Goldfish Closing its Doors to Make Room For Japanese Concept Minami

Dec 19 2017, 1:22 pm

Goldfish Seafood & Chops, located at 1118 Mainland Street in Yaletown will be closing its doors forever  after this weekend (Feb 5th is it’s last day) as Vancouver’s restaurant scene continues to see a shakeup. A new Japanese concept, named Minami (from the same people that brought you Miku), is taking the spot and will be opening in time for summer 2012. After Dine Out Vancouver is finished, Goldfish will be as well.

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.”

“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.”

I look forward to the new Japanese concept Minami opening up in Yaletown.

Image: Sherman’s Food Adventure

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