Gutom Staff JAPANESE
CONVENIENCE STORE
YALETOWN
ABURI TO-GO BY MINAMI
GUTOM EATS! ABURI TO-GO. Aburi is a PREMIUM Japanese market in West Vancouver. The Yaletown location Aburi To-Go by Minami is a convenience store that has a unique selection of items, and food for take-out. They even have ALCOHOLIC drinks! LET’S CHECK IT OUT!
“Seigo Nakamura, owner of the Tora Corporation in Japan, is the visionary behind ABURI Restaurants’ Miku, Miku Toronto, Minami, Gyoza Bar, TORA, Hana, Minami Toronto, and grocerant ABURI To-Go.” Sounds like Aburi is just getting started in Vancouver!
The first thing you notice about this place is the nice presentation, and the unique products like premium meats. Of course you’ll notice the PRICES. This isn’t a cheap Japanese corner store.
Ordered
Pork Katsu Don $10.50
Can be microwaved at the store!
Spicy Tuna Roll $7.50 + Spicy Tuna Temaki $4 + Beer $7
PRICE:
$-$$ PREMIUM PRICE. Marketed as a premium market, there are a few affordable items.
QUALITY:
OK! Katsu Don was not bad but portion seemed small. Sushi was pretty standard but tasty. However, the food does go good with the Japanese BEER.
SERVICE:
GOOD! Helpful and friendly!
VERDICT:
Overall, SATISFIED. Aburi To-Go is a premium priced store good for unique Japanese products, and convenience of To-Go meals with ALCOHOLIC Drinks. Seems like a fun combination if you don’t mind the price!
CARD ACCEPTED
LIMITED PAY PARKING
Address:
1112 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
