Mikado Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Burlington

I don't know why I put off trying Mikado for so long, when I came here I had the Dolsot bibimbap (DB4) which was fantastic, I would definitely recommend putting some of the sauce that they bring in the yellow mustard bottle on it because it's really good. The beef tasted like beef that had been barbequed with a sweet sauce and was delicious and the rest of the accompanying vegetables were cut perfectly and really fresh.

The Dolsot bibimbap is one of the best things I have tasted in Burlington in the last year and way above what I expected. I will definitely come back specifically for this dish and also to try everything else. My brother had an assortment of Sushi which he described as really good but lacking in the spiciness factor that he expected given the name but it is inline with japanese spice levels which I would describe as a more intelligent level of spiciness that brings out the other flavors of the dish.

The hospitality of the people that work here is also very good, we had a young waitress that was polite and served us nicely, we had our food served to us by who I assume is their chef and he was also very polite and then part way through our meal we had a woman come and ask us how our food was and seemed really happy to hear that our food was delicious.

The only downside is I cannot use chopsticks, I wish their tables had forks but I'm sure I could have asked and been given one...

May 2025 update:

I just love this restaurant so I am providing an update.

There is a lot of variety on the menu, and the presentation of the food is always professionally done with care, and it always tastes fresh and delicious. The service is always friendly, warm and welcoming. I love the decor of the restaurant, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. We never feel rushed to eat, and leave, even if there are people waiting for tables.

My husband and I dined there about 2 weeks ago, we ordered the Explorer’s Boat , and our server Amanda was very nice, respectful and provided exceptional service. She suggested we try the Omakase next time but they require a few days notice. We definitely will be back for that !

March 2025

Mikado has always been our favourite Japanese restaurant in Burlington. We have dined there many times over the last 8 years.

It’s a small intimate restaurant, with nice decor, and they have approx 10 tables. They also have an outdoor patio open when the weather is nice. So it’s preferable to make a reservation if you don’t want to wait for a table.

The food is always presented very nice, it’s fresh and delicious, and the servers are always friendly, courteous and professional.

I definitely recommend this restaurant. You will not be...

I hate to do this as i have actually been a loyal customer of this restaurant for years!! I actually make the drive from Toronto to eat here. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be returning for the following reasons:

1. i understand that we are all slowly coming out of a pandemic that has been devastating for the hospitality industry. However, what used to be given free of charge here (tea, a side of spicy mayo) now cost $$. Although advised by the server that tea was no longer complimentary, i was not informed that the sides of spicy mayo (which consisted of 1 dollop in a tiny plate) i ordered were $1 each until i saw the charge on my bill.

2. one of my favourite dishes is the Nabe udon. It used to come with 2 shells of green mussels in the soup- that is gone.

3. their rolls used to be delicious and made with a thin wall of rice. The rice is now packed in them to make them seem full.

4. my mom and I arrived at the restaurant at 3pm. We sat down at our table and were told that staff were on break for 20 minutes and that we'd have to wait longer for our food because of this.

Overall, I'm not impressed by what this place has become: a money-grabber that cuts corners and doesn't seem to care much for customers anymore. Won't...