Miku
/10 Bay Street, Unit 105, Toronto
(647) 347-7347
Miku is popular spot for premium flame seared sushi (Aburi Sushi) here in Toronto. Originally from Vancouver, this place combines traditional Japanese sushi with European influenced sauces for the perfect Aburi experience.
Miku is located in Harbourfront on the northern shore of Lake Ontario and right in the downtown core. You will find it at the bottom of RBC Water Park Place tower. The dining area is huge and can seat up to 200 people.
Sake flight ($21)
One thing to complete your experience is to get the sake flight. They have a sake specialist on staff that will hand pick 3 different sakes for you to choose from. They will explain the flavors and history of each one to you and help you pair it with your meal.
Ebi Fritters ($16)
White tiger prawns, herb-beer battered, sweet chili aioli, chili powder, soy-balsamic reduction
Aburi Oshi Sampler ($18)
Great option if you want to try a little bit of everything. Comes with two pieces of each of salmon, saba (mackerel), and ebi oshi (shrimp)
Premium Sushi Lunch ($31)
A selection of traditional and Aburi Nigiri, Oshi and Sushi rolls, 12 pieces
Aburi Sashimi Selection ($25)
Trio of sashimi, flame seared with signature sauces, 6 pieces
Ichigo Mochi Dome ($14)
Walnut brown sugar cookie, fresh strawberries, condensed milk whipped cream, berry coulis, honey and tarragon oil, hibiscus strawberry sorbet. Mochi on a cookie…with condensed milk whipped cream…Need I say more???
Warm Valrhona Matcha Chocolate Fondant ($15)
Dark chocolate gateau, molten matcha ganache, pistachio crème, orange curd, rosehip tee gelee, pistachio rice crisps, cocoa nib tuile, jasmine tea ice cream. So many things blew me away with this dessert. The jasmine tea ice cream is nothing like I have ever had! The molten matcha and just everything on this plate went so well together. You are going to be licking your plate clean.
For an unforgettable sushi experience Miku is the place to be. You are definitely paying a premium, but it will be worth every penny. The ambiance here is relaxing and the décor is clean and sleek with service that will impress you.
