Miku Waterfront Platter ($96) 

chef's selection of sashimi, fresh oysters, oyster shooter, mussels, jumbo prawns, kaisen poke, scallop ceviche, kale gomaae

Aburi Sushi Sampler

AAA Sterling Silver Prime Rib

 Pork Belly with Seared Sweetbreads

With all the hype surrounding this Japanese fine-dining restaurant from Vancouver, I went to try Miku back in November for a birthday celebration. The contemporary, upscale space is very nice with high ceilings and fits right in at RBC Waterpark Place. The seafood platter serves 4 and includes a variety of cold seafood with different marinades, but I ended up liking the oysters the most. Famous for the flame-seared aburi sushi, this was not too special for me, and I'm not too big on pressed sushi. The prime rib was pretty good; the mashed potato super creamy and heavy. I liked the roasted grapes with the pork belly. Overall with drinks the bill came to $100 per person. Don't think I would come again but these days people are really willing to spend on Japanese fine dining!

This is my favorite beef noodle restaurant, recommended by my sister. A small bowl of beef noodles is $8-$10, and the smelly tofu is ~$8. The noodles are homemade, the beef and beef tendon soft, and my most favorite part is the broth - just so flavorful without being overly salty or oily. 

Just a word of caution - this place smells when you first walk in, just gotta get used to it; the food is worth it. 

Calamari – spicy tomato broth, lemon aioli, mint

Steak Tartare – pickled chilies, capers, red onion, parmesan, toast

Loved the crostini. Could go lighter on the parmesan.

Prosciutto & Figs Salad – baby spinach, gorgonzola, almonds

A large portion. Love the toasted almonds; could go a bit lighter on the balsamic dressing.