Miku Richmond has closed less than four months after opening
After opening its doors in February 2026, Miku Richmond has quietly closed.
While a formal announcement has yet to be made by the restaurant, a representative from Aburi Restaurants Canada confirmed the news with Dished.
“We understand the Miku-branded restaurant in River Rock Casino Resort has closed. Aburi Restaurants Canada, which is the owner of the ‘Miku’ brand, ceased involvement in this location on or about May 15, 2026. Aburi is not and has never been the lessee of this location,” shared Aburi Restaurants Canada.
“Aburi remains committed to delivering the exceptional dining experiences our guests have come to expect. We invite you to visit us at our other Vancouver locations and look forward to welcoming you soon,” added the restaurant group.
Dished also reached out to River Rock Casino Resort, which shared that the lessee was Karakoi.
“Karakoi is an independent third-party licensee that operated the former Miku-branded restaurant at River Rock. Karakoi has ceased operations under the Miku brand, and we understand it intends to reopen in the space under a new restaurant concept,” said Chuck Keeling, Executive Vice President of Great Canadian Entertainment, which is River Rock’s operator.
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The location opened its doors to this 4,900 sq. ft., 80-seat outpost on Feb. 17, 2026. On the menu, it served a variety of Miku favourites including āiconicā Aburi Oshi Sushi, Ebi Fritters, Iwate Wagyu Carpaccio, Spicy Kaisen Soba Peperoncino, and Saikyo Miso Sablefish.
Miku Richmond opened following the highly anticipated launch of Gordon Ramsay Steak in early 2025.
Miku Richmond
Address:Ā 8811 River Rd., Richmond
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