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| - Miku is definitely on the same level as Yasu, Kaji, Jabristo, and Zen. Their specalty is Aburi and I must say, it's my new favourite place for Aburi and a holistic dining experience.
I made reservations online, quick and easy. There was a lot of times/dates and selections unlike Yasu and Kaji. I think it's because it's a very large venue with lots of seating. It was my husband's birthday so I wrote a message to put a candle on the dessert.
When we arrived, they asked if they can take our jackets. There are several seating choices - two bar seating areas, high tops, and regular tables. While the sushi chefs do prepare food on one of the bar seating areas, you can't really see them because there is a partition between the seating area and them. A tip I have for the restaurant is to open that up so people can watch the sushi chef prepare the food like Yasu.
The decor is modern with Japanese flare of arts and culture. The service was impeccable. Our server told us if we wanted to do a la carte to order 3 dishes per person. There are three tasting menus and you can mix and match with your guests. You can also order one tasting menu between two people and add a la carte. I like that they had this option so you can have variety.
We ordered the Miku ($110) and Aburi ($150) tasting menu. I have to say that both had different selections of food so it was nice to have this contrast. It was our first time so this was a good way to experience Miku's food.
I also got a flight of fruit wines and my husband for a lemongrass ginger tea.
Tip: Give yourselves at least two hours to dine as every course is spaced out.
Both menus had favourites for me. We shared everything so it's definitely do-able.
First course: Aburi: Foie gras - lightly seared. Loved this dish
Miku: Sashimi - the shrimp was so sweet and fresh. The server will ask if you want the head fried so you can eat it whole. It's lightly battered with panko, delicious, and free of charge! Do it!
Second course: Aburi: Came in this beautiful three layer dish that holds a dish at each layer. Beautiful presentation and dishes! It had a variety of sashimi, wagyu beef, scallop, and oyster.
Miku: Again, beautiful presentation, but not as nice as the Aburi. Oyster, scallop, and beef carpaccio.
I have to say I was disappointed with the wagyu. It's prenium beef, but it wasn't as tender and melt in your mouth like i expected. I do have to say, I've tried wagyu at it's finest and this isn't it.
Third course: Cooked dishes
Aburi: Wagyu beef and lobster tale - wagyu was nothing to brag about.
Miku: Apple bacon wrapped beef tenderloin and veggies - I have to say, I loved the wrapped tenderloin. So good. Better than the wagyu beef!
Loved the taste of the food. Lobster tail was a bit salty. Nicely plated.
Fourth course: Aburi and Rolls
Miku and Aburi had a mix of aburi. You get more pieces in the Aburi tasting menu. My faves was the Salmon Oshi Sushi - tons of ingredients with amazing flavours. Miku sauce was delicious. You can taste every flavour and it all pops and complements each other.
Ebi Oshi Sushi was one my faves as well. Pressed prawn with lime zest. Delicious. Salmon double layer was amazing as well. Torro cut was excellent.
Fifth course: Dessert course
Aburi: Jasmine ice cream was amazing. Molten chocolate cake with green tea was amazing.
Miku: Opera cake was delicious. Tofu pudding was whipped to perfection. Airy and good tofu falvour.
The flights were sweet. I liked the peach the best. You cannot get this anywhere else, but Miku.
Overall, I really enjoyed this place for the food, decor, service. It lit up all my senses. I think next time, I would order aburi a la carte because i truly thought it was speculator and it's not something you get at every sushi place. I've had aburi at another place in Toronto, but don't remember it being this delicious! The sashimi was good, but I can get that anywhere.
The cost of the tasting menus are pricey so it's definitely a place I would go to for a special occasion or if I was craving Aburi.
Last tip - Wifi is: Mikuguest and password is mikuguest.
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