WEST COAST SUSHI INSTITUTION, MIKU, BRINGS ITS DISTINCTIVE
Aburi Restaurants Canada Announces Opening of Miku Toronto
Aburi Restaurants Canada announces the grand opening of Miku Toronto on October 16 as its first foray outside of Vancouver. Specializing in Aburi flame-seared sushi and seafood, the restaurant will combine its award-winning flavours with local Ontario ingredients to cater to the Toronto market. Situated in the RBC WaterPark Place building at 10 Bay Street, close to the city’s scenic waterfront and steps away from the newly renovated Union Station, the 7,000 square foot restaurant features two private dining rooms, a fresh raw bar and large outdoor patio.
“Since introducing Aburi flame-seared sushi to Vancouver six years ago, it has always been our goal to bring the Aburi flavour to the East Coast,” says Seigo Nakamura, Founder/CEO, Aburi Restaurants Canada. “Internationally, Toronto is known as a cultural hub with a rapidly growing culinary scene. Opening Miku in Toronto is a natural step toward making Aburi Restaurants a truly global brand.”
Having years of experience with Aburi Restaurants Canada, Corporate Executive Chef, Kazuya Matsuoka, Chef de Cuisine, Michael Acero, and Head Sushi Chef, Kazuki Uchigoshi, will oversee the vibrant menu at Miku Toronto. Guests will be treated to innovative dishes including Miku Restaurant’s signature Aburi “flame-seared” sushi, seafood entrées featuring local and ocean-friendly ingredients, as well as an extensive sake list. Miku Toronto will offer a choice three Kaiseki menus, inspired by traditional Japanese coursed menus, that are beautifully presented on hand-made Arita plateware from Kyushu, Japan.
Aburi Restaurants Canada is founded by Seigo Nakamura, who is also president of Tora Corporation, a successful company with several restaurants across southern Japan. Upon his first visit to Canada he envisioned revolutionizing Vancouver’s competitive sushi market by introducing Aburi sushi, carefully paired with signature sauces and lightly flame seared with Japanese charcoal to enhance the flavours of the fish. After opening Miku Restaurant in Vancouver in 2008, the community embraced the new concept, leading to the launch of Minami and Gyoza Bar. His most recent venture, Miku Toronto, will be his first restaurant in Canada outside of Vancouver.
Miku Toronto will begin taking reservations on October 7 for lunch and dinner service beginning on October 16 via Open Table, telephone 647-347-7347 or at mikutoronto.com. Bookings for large parties or private events can be arranged by emailing event coordinator Olivia Lowe at events@mikutoronto.com.
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/in News & Updates /by Naomi ManioA Message from our CEO
/in News & Updates /by Naomi ManioCelebrate with Our Exclusive Valentine’s Day Kaiseki
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungWe’ll be offering our special Valentine’s Day Kaiseki all weekend long, from February 14th – February 16th, dinner only.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of Aburi cuisine. Our chefs have created a wonderful Valentine’s Day Kaiseki menu, featuring an exclusive Valentine’s Roll, our signature Aburi sushi, and a Ruby Chocolate Fondant for dessert.
Book early for best availability.
Check out the photo preview of the menu below.
The first course is a Kaiseki Zensai – featuring a variety of fresh ingredients and different flavours.
The second course is a Roasted Halibut with Wild Garlic Miso Glaze
The third course is a 48-Hour Wagyu Short Rib, served with yukari pomme paillasson, soy shiitake gel, charred baby onions, caulini, and pink peppercorn mirin jus.
The fourth course is our Chef’s Sushi Selection, featuring premium seafood such as ō-toro and uni, as well as our signature Aburi Oshi,
The final course is a Ruby Chocolate Fondant made with hibiscus cream, and served with strawberry ice cream.
Photography by Naomi Manio
Don’t Miss Our Winterlicious Menus
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungVisit us during Winterlicious to experience our prix fixe menus, only available during January 31st – February 13th.
Winterlicious is the perfect opportunity to try a prix fixe menu featuring a wide array of items from our menu as well as exclusive Winterlicious dishes such as our Kaisen Don, Tamari Soy Glazed Cauliflower Steak and Passionfruit Soy Milk Panna Cotta. For lunch, choose from our signature Zens, sushi, and dessert. For dinner, guests can choose from a variety of dishes including our Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish, and a fresh sashimi platter!
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Click here for full menu details. Check out our photo preview below!
Winterlicious Lunch Menu Options
Winterlicious Lunch Appetizer – Miku Garden Zen
Winterlicious Lunch Appetizer – Sashimi Selection
Winterlicious Lunch Entrée – Kaisen Don
Winterlicious Dinner Menu Options
Winterlicious Dinner Appetizer – Signature Sushi Selection
Winterlicious Dinner Entrée – Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi
Winterlicious Dinner Entrée – Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish & Butter Poached Lobster Ravioli
Winterlicious Dessert – Green Tea Opera
Join us for the Holidays!
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungTo celebrate the holiday season at Miku, our chefs have created a special Holiday Kaiseki for guests to enjoy. Our featured premium sake pairing is available to complete this luxurious dining experience!
Click here to view menu details. Available dinner only, from November 12th – December 30th, excluding December 25th.
Reserve in advance, spots are filling up fast!
If you’re looking for a more intimate dining experience for a special occasion, holiday party or any get-together, our two private dining rooms are the perfect spaces! Let us take care of the details, with amazing food, attentive service. Inquire here for more details.
For a more detailed look at the menu, view our photo preview below!
The first course is our Chef’s Selection of fresh sashimi.
The second course, the Kaiseki Zensai, is a selection of kobachi dishes that incorporates a multitude of flavours and ingredients.
The Kaiseki Zensai course features a Pan Seared Scallop with bacon marmalade.
Our Holiday Kaiseki features Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin as the Entrée. Served with a savoury truffle brown butter sauce and market baby vegetables.
The fourth course is our Signature Sushi Selection, featuring our specialty Aburi sushi, as well as Aburi and traditional nigiri.
The final course is a Matcha Chocolate Wreath Cake, made with flourless chocolate sponge, matcha buttercream, cherry compote, and served with a cassis sorbet.
Photographs by Yuko Yamamori.
Celebrating Four Wonderful Years!
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungPictured above is the Signature Sushi Selection, consisting of Aburi Ebi Oshi, Aburi Salmon Oshi, Miku Roll, Aburi Ō-toro Nigiri, Aburi Tachiuo Nigiri, Miso Marinated Foie Gras, and Torotaku Temari.
The dessert course is a Matcha Maple Gateaux made with a brown sugar cookie crumble, matcha crémeux, strawberry confiture, and a sudachi purée, and served with a miso salted ice cream.
Book now!
Summerlicious 2019 Dinner Photo Preview
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungAvailable July 5th – July 21st. A la carte menus also available during this time.
View the full details of our Summerlicious Lunch and Dinner menus here.
Make your reservation online or call our main reservations number: 647-347-7347.
Check out the photo preview of our Summerlicious Dinner menu below!
You can view our Summerlicious Lunch photo preview here as well.
Course 1 Options
Choose between our Signature Aburi Sushi Selection, Sashimi Plate, or Garden Plate
Sashimi Plate
The Sashimi Plate includes salmon, hamachi, hotate, aka ebi
Course 2 Option: Confit Alberta Beef Shortrib & Hatcho Miso Glazed Foie Gras
Served with red cabbage purée, shiitake mushroom, baby zucchini,
nori roasted potatoes, and a mirin wine reduction.
Saikyo Miso Maked Sablefish & Butter Poached Lobster Tail
Served with carrot purée, market vegetables, tomato relish,
pea tendrils, and tomato garlic ponzu.
Tamari Soy Glazed Cauliflower Steak
Served with crispy tempeh, flowering kale, market vegetables, soy shiitake marmalade, sun dried tomato chutney, and cauliflower purée.
Coconut Panna Cotta
Coconut Panna Cotta with black sesame white chocolate cream,
lime curd, and lemongrass syrup.
Green Tea Opera
Our signature Green Tea Opera cake with green tea genoise, matcha butter cream,
dark chocolate ganache, adzuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, matcha ice cream.
Photos by Yuko Yamamori
Join us for Summerlicious 2019 – Lunch Photo Preview
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungIt’s our first year participating in the city of Toronto’s Summerlcious program! Our chefs have thoughtfully prepared a wonderful selection of dishes for our Summerlicious menus. Utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients, these dishes highlight our signature Aburi Cuisine.
View the full details of our Summerlicious Lunch and Dinner menus here.
Available July 5th – July 21st. A la carte menus also available during this time.
Make your reservation online or call our main reservations number: 647-347-7347.
You can view our photo preview of the Summerlicious Lunch menu below.
Miku Zen
A selection of seasonal kobachi items and our signature Aburi Oshi Sushi.
Sashimi Trio
A selection of atlantic salmon, hamachi, and maguro.
Garden Sushi Plate
Garden Roll and Vegetable Oshi
Kaisen Don
Our Kaisen Don includes salmon, maguro, prawn, tamago, and sushi rice.
Green Tea Opera
Coconut Panna Cotta with black sesame white chocolate cream,
lime curd, and lemongrass syrup
Photos by Yuko Yamamori
Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day at Miku Toronto!
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungWe are also offering a Father’s Day Sushi Platter, featuring a delectable selection of our Aburi Oshi Sushi, signature rolls and nigiri. In addition, we will have a Special Father’s Day Dessert Platter available.
Miku Toronto Grand Opening!
/in Uncategorized /by Sasha LeungWEST COAST SUSHI INSTITUTION, MIKU, BRINGS ITS DISTINCTIVE
Aburi Restaurants Canada Announces Opening of Miku Toronto
Aburi Restaurants Canada announces the grand opening of Miku Toronto on October 16 as its first foray outside of Vancouver. Specializing in Aburi flame-seared sushi and seafood, the restaurant will combine its award-winning flavours with local Ontario ingredients to cater to the Toronto market. Situated in the RBC WaterPark Place building at 10 Bay Street, close to the city’s scenic waterfront and steps away from the newly renovated Union Station, the 7,000 square foot restaurant features two private dining rooms, a fresh raw bar and large outdoor patio.
“Since introducing Aburi flame-seared sushi to Vancouver six years ago, it has always been our goal to bring the Aburi flavour to the East Coast,” says Seigo Nakamura, Founder/CEO, Aburi Restaurants Canada. “Internationally, Toronto is known as a cultural hub with a rapidly growing culinary scene. Opening Miku in Toronto is a natural step toward making Aburi Restaurants a truly global brand.”
Having years of experience with Aburi Restaurants Canada, Corporate Executive Chef, Kazuya Matsuoka, Chef de Cuisine, Michael Acero, and Head Sushi Chef, Kazuki Uchigoshi, will oversee the vibrant menu at Miku Toronto. Guests will be treated to innovative dishes including Miku Restaurant’s signature Aburi “flame-seared” sushi, seafood entrées featuring local and ocean-friendly ingredients, as well as an extensive sake list. Miku Toronto will offer a choice three Kaiseki menus, inspired by traditional Japanese coursed menus, that are beautifully presented on hand-made Arita plateware from Kyushu, Japan.
Aburi Restaurants Canada is founded by Seigo Nakamura, who is also president of Tora Corporation, a successful company with several restaurants across southern Japan. Upon his first visit to Canada he envisioned revolutionizing Vancouver’s competitive sushi market by introducing Aburi sushi, carefully paired with signature sauces and lightly flame seared with Japanese charcoal to enhance the flavours of the fish. After opening Miku Restaurant in Vancouver in 2008, the community embraced the new concept, leading to the launch of Minami and Gyoza Bar. His most recent venture, Miku Toronto, will be his first restaurant in Canada outside of Vancouver.
Miku Toronto will begin taking reservations on October 7 for lunch and dinner service beginning on October 16 via Open Table, telephone 647-347-7347 or at mikutoronto.com. Bookings for large parties or private events can be arranged by emailing event coordinator Olivia Lowe at events@mikutoronto.com.