OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS “Miku” & “Minami” On The Hunt For Experienced Floor Staffers

Minami is located at 1118 Mainland Street in Yaletown | Vancouver BC | 604-685.8080 | www.minamirestaurant.com

The GOODS from Minami and Miku

Vancouver, BC | Miku and Minami are looking for passionate, hardworking and experienced servers, guest services and server assistants with open availability. Before applying, all interested candidates should check out our websites to learn more about the company. Resumes can be sent via email in confidence to teamvancouver@mikurestaurant.com or teamvancouver@minamirestaurant.com. Read more

GOODS: New Japanese Concept “Minami” To Open In The Goldfish Space This Summer

Miku Restaurant is located at 1055 West Hastings | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver, BC | Aburi Restaurants Canada Ltd, operating as Miku Restaurant, announces it will take over the lease of Goldfish Seafood & Chops, located at 1118 Mainland Street. A new restaurant with a different concept, named Minami, is expected to open in Summer 2012. Goldfish’s last day is Sunday, February 5, 2012, after completion of Dine Out Vancouver.

Miku is a celebrated Japanese restaurant in Vancouver, and is popular with both residents and tourists visiting the city. It is known for innovating the Aburi or sear-flamed style of sushi, which is the act of applying fire directly on the fish to enhance the natural flavours. This technique, paired with specialty sauces and non-traditional Japanese ingredients make the perfect complement to the unique taste of fish.

“We look forward to expanding the Miku brand in one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and bringing Aburi to the Yaletown community in Summer of this year,” explains Takuya Motohashi, Vice President and Executive Chef of Aburi Restaurants Canada Ltd. “Bud Kanke is a legend in the restaurant business. It has been a pleasure working with him on finalizing the details.”

Kanke Seafood Restaurants has founded, opened, and operated 11 restaurants in the past 40 years. Kanke, who is now 72, is contemplating retirement. To assist staff and management with as smooth a transition as possible, the company is providing employees with a generous severance allowance.

“We wish to thank our many diners who have enjoyed their guest experience and supported and frequented Goldfish over the years,” says Bud Kanke, Proprietor of Kanke Seafood Restaurants Ltd. “I am very proud of our Goldfish Team and what we have achieved when we first introduced Yaletown to West Coast seafood cuisine with Pacific Rim flavours in 2007. It has been a great run.”

Kanke adds, “It is time to turn over the reins to the young passionate restaurateurs who can take the Vancouver restaurant experience to the next level. Mr. Motohashi is such a person. I wish him and Miku the ultimate of success in Yaletown.” Read more

Miku Nabs “Best Japanese” Silver At The Van Mag Awards

Miku Restaurant is located at 1055 West Hastings | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver, BC | In 2009, after only five months of operation, newcomer Miku Restaurant, rocked Vancouver’s restaurant industry by scooping Bronze at the city’s annual Restaurant Awards. Little over a year later, its success is cemented as the innovative eatery steps up to silver in the Best Formal Japanese category, at the 21st Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

Vancouver Magazine judges compliment “high-style” Miku Restaurant on its “myriad takes on spot prawns”. Blending traditional techniques with eclectic flair and regional ingredients, Miku’s sushi chef team are highly trained individuals, specially selected from umbrella company Tora Corporation’s Japanese-based kitchens. With effortless style and personality, the chef team delights in creating Omakase masterpieces with inspired creativity and seasonal ingredients. Read more

Bid Adieu & Celebrate The Last Of The Cherry Blossoms At Miku

Miku Restaurant is located at 1055 West Hastings | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver, BC | Although Vancouver’s captivating blooms of Japanese Cherry Blossoms arrived early this year, there is still time to celebrate with Miku Restaurant’s special Sakura Hanami feature dish.

Translating simply as “flower-viewing”, Miku’s feature item acknowledges the Japanese custom of celebrating the beauty of flowers; a popular activity since the 7th century when aristocrats crafted beautiful poetry, inspired by the blooms. During annual Sakura Festivals in Japan, it is customary to enjoy a feast of small bites and snacks in a picnic style, whether inside a restaurant or out under the Cherry Blossom trees. Read more

Earth Hour To See Miku Glow for Climate Change On March 27

Miku Restaurant is located at 1055 West Hastings in Vancouver, BC | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver, BC | In keeping with their mandate to offer responsibly-sourced seafood, Miku Restaurant turns its environmentally-conscious efforts to climate change, by taking part in Earth Hour 2010.

On Saturday, March 27th at 8.30pm, lights inside Miku Restaurant will be turned off and replaced with the glowing candles, as the fourth annual Earth Hour takes place.

Miku Restaurant has taken suitability into consideration across their business profile: from the elegant room, crafted using eco-friendly materials, a trademark of designers Arca 3; to becoming the first downtown Japanese restaurant to partner with Vancouver’s Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Campaign.

Combining innovative culinary techniques with traditional Japanese flavours, Miku Restaurant brings a new style of sushi to Vancouver’s shores along with a sustainable approach to the sourcing of their ingredients Read more

Bronze, Silver And Gold Sashimi Platters From Tsukiji At Miku…

Miku Restaurant is located at 1055 West Hastings in Vancouver, BC | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver, BC | In keeping with their philosophy of offering the very best quality of service and cuisine to their guests, Miku Restaurant will be featuring sashimi platters, showcasing seafood from the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market, in central Tokyo.

Each species has been personally selected by owner and Chef Seigo Nakamura who, along with his talented team, will be creating dramatically beautiful and delicious sashimi platters, throughout the Vancouver Winter Games.  The highest quality Maguro (Yellowfin), Hirame (Flounder), Tai (Red Snapper) and Kampachi (Amberjack) will be featured, changing on a nightly basis.  Guests can chose from Bronze, Silver and Gold Platters, ranging from $60-$150. Read more

Sleek “Miku” To Celebrate First Birthday With Omakase Menu

1055 West Hastings | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Miku

Vancouver BC | To celebrate its one-year anniversary, the team at Miku Restaurant has created an exclusive Omakase menu, available from November 16th to 22nd.

Seigo Nakamura, Miku’s Owner and Executive Chef will be joining the kitchen team to serve three special menus for one week only, showcasing their signature aburi sushi and Omakase style. Omakase translates as “Chef’s choice” and is a truly authentic Japanese dining experience.  Working with a guest’s personal preferences, the team will tailor an impressive, multi-course menu for a memorable evening. Read more

Veteran Hand George Katagai Takes Over As New GM of “MIKU”

As its 1st anniversary approaches, MIKU Restaurant welcomes George Katagai as General Manager

News from Scout supporter MIKU

Vancouver, B.C. September 1, 2009 – Vancouver-born George Katagai takes lead of the expanding Miku Restaurant team as they look towards their first year anniversary in November. Assuming the role of General Manager, George is a well-known name throughout the city’s flourishing restaurant scene and has graced several popular establishments with his amiable and charming demeanor. Read more

West Hastings Aburi Sushi Specialists “Miku” Join Scout

Miku Restaurant on West Hastings is now a proud member supporter of Scout Magazine. We will be publishing their news and releases on our front page, and hosting individual pages for each in our list of Recommended restaurants. Scroll below for a taste:

1055 West Hastings, Vancouver | MAP
Telephone: 604-568-3900
Weekdays: 11:30am – 10.00pm
Weekends: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Web: www.mikurestaurant.com
Email: tora-restaurant@live.com Read more

Miku Restaurant

1055 West Hastings, Vancouver | MAP
Telephone: 604-568-3900
Weekdays: 11:30am – 10.00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed on Sundays
Web: www.mikurestaurant.com
Email: info@mikurestaurant.com

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Our Team

Seigo Nakamura, Owner and Executive Chef
Mike Deas Dawlish, General Manager
Kazuya Matusoka, Executive Chef
Kazuhiro Hayashi, Executive Sushi Chef
Chris Janik, Pastry Chef
Nicola Turner – Manager
Anni Kamikawa, Assistant General Manager

About Miku

Bringing a distinct style to North American shores, Miku Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, is an authentic Japanese restaurant with a pioneering twist.

Introducing innovative culinary techniques to the thriving Vancouver restaurant scene, Miku’s chefs are proud to work with the finest, locally-sourced ingredients and are keen supporters of the Ocean Wise campaign.

Lightly flamed-seared sushi is the secret to its success, creating an alluring aroma: simply divine on the palate.  After waving the magic blowtorch wand, the talent and highly skilled chefs match each morsel of sushi with a unique homemade sauce. A Kyoto and Polish-trained pastry team create inspired desserts and the cuisine is perfectly paired with a globally-sourced wine list and specialty sakes.

Translating as “beautiful sky”, Miku’s design features are influenced by nature: sustainable elements were used to create the restaurant’s most notable features including its glass waterfall, pebble stone pathway, white marble countertops and its distinct floating glass cloud ceiling.

Accolades

20th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards | Bronze, Best Japanese Formal Dining

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