this is the second time at Mimi's Chinese. the first time was 3 years ago, we ordered the shrimp toast, 4ft noodles, char siu, and the spicy szechuan sea bass. For dessert, we got the ma lai go. we honestly came back just for the ma lai gow dessert. This time around the food did not leave much of an impression as the first time around. The noodles this time seemed a little doughier than expected and we were told they made it al dente on purpose. all good though. they gave us the 4ft noodles and the house free of charge. read more

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We had been to the sister restaurant Sunny's in Kensington market and had a good experience so we wanted to try the higher end version. Located in the west end the signage is low key and the interior it's all white tablecloths and dimmed lighting. Reminds me a little of a steak house. Each table is set with white chopsticks, spoon and share plate. Prices are at the higher end with some items requiring a preorder of 3-5 days. Menu items are Chinese in flavour ie. Iberico pork cha siu What was ordered: Steamed Hokkaido scallops (2 for 24.00) Stuffed chicken wings (pre ordered: 14 bucks each with a minimum order of 2; choices of stuffing are shrimp or scallop) Iberico pork cha siu Broccoli with mock XO sauce Duck Breast (preordered 5 days in advance Hidden crispy chicken In general food was okay. The scallops came on a shell and were smaller than expected (especially at the 24 buck price point). The duck is truly a duck breast and was served with the traditional pancakes and sides. Vegetables were yummy but portion was small. Chicken was crispy and hot and as stated, spicy! It comes on a bed of hot peppers. This is a lingering numbing spice. Food took some time to arrive, especially since a couple of items were preordered, but service was okay. For a restaurant that presents as fine dining there were some misses. The tablecloth was not cleared/cleaned after the mains. A hot pepper fell on the tablecloth and was not taken away when the dishes were cleared for dessert. read more

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A Michelin guide Chinese restaurant. Only came here for drinks and dessert, so my review is only reflecting these items rather than their savoury foods. Service here was okay, nothing special but nothing bad happened. We started off at the bar with drinks and was then moved to a round table. Drinks were strong and mine came in a cute panda cup - but definitely spirit forward rather than a well rounded flavour. The desserts however, really missed the mark for me: Lo Mai Chi 3/5 - coconut sorbet with soy milk sorbet and peanuts. Thought it was okay but nothing too crazy imo. Cookies & Cream 3/5 - It's mascarpone cram topped with egg roll biscuits. Not too into this either, but appreciate their take on this item with a Chinese twist. Steamed cake (ma lai go) 2/5 - this unfortunately was not it for me. Knowing that these ma lai go's are usually pretty cheap during dim sum, it felt a bit on the pricey side here at $15. The sweet rice cram just did not pair well with the steamed cake in my opinion. Overall, the experience was okay. Perhaps, just the desserts aren't their specialty but will come back to try their dinner menu instead. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Monday - service was great but the food was a bit oversalted and not as good as its sister restaurant, Sunny's. We had a reservation for 6PM and were seated promptly. Mimi's has a separate tasting menu with a completely different offering from its à la carte menu. We opted to order individual plates, as we wanted to try a variety of its most famous foods! First off were the appetizers - twice-deep fried prawn toast was yummy and filled with sesame, with a satisfying crunch that wasn't too greasy. The turnip cake (which was listed under "vegetables") was all very crispy with a soft interior, and loaded with umami-filled hot chili oil. The glutinous rice-stuffed chicken wings were a yummy bite with a similarly crispy and taut skin. All were good, but the chicken really stole the show for me. The turnip cake was standard (you can get similar at Congee Queen) and expensive considering it was $16 for 8 pieces. Our mains arrived next - the four foot belt noodles were very long and al dente (but SUPER salty), the stir fried greens (pea shoots) had wok hei but also SUPER salty, and the hidden crispy chicken was not as good as its sichuan counterparts. The char siu was pure fat from the pork belly, and so we ordered another char siu ribs which were much more flavourful (would recommend). Overall, the food was so salty that we had to order a white rice, and scarfed that down pretty quickly. Service was friendly and attentive through it all, in line with its high price point. For example, our cups were constantly filled with water through the night. However, food was a bit of a letdown and pretty expensive for what it's worth. read more

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My friend took me to this modern Chinese food restaurant for my birthday which is listed on the Michelin guide in 2025 located near Avenue and Davenport. We ordered the following to share: - signature shrimp toast 5/5 - stuffed chicken wings 4/5 - scallops 4/5 - char Siu (bbq pork) 2.5/5 - stir fry snow peas 3/5 - four foot belt noodle 3/5 Dessert - Lo Mai Chi 2/5 (sorry it was a big miss) Drinks - Jade Emperor ( non alcoholic) formented pineapple, cucumber, celery, soda and chia seeds 4/5 My favourite was the shrimp toast which was crispy and not oily. The stir fry and belt noodles were a little too spicy for my taste. I was looking forward to their char Siu (bbq pork) but was disappointed due to the fatty bits and small bite sizes of the pork. It lacked flavour although they used Niagara honey as their glaze. I would go get the bbq pork at a dim sum place instead. The stir fry snow peas and noodles were quite spicy and salty to our liking. As for the dessert, it was a huge miss for me. We ordered Lor Mai Chi which means mochi dessert and we ended up getting a bowl of coconut fluff digging in to find 3-4 tiny pieces of tasteless mochi bits and 2 small scoops of soybean milk and coconut flavoured ice cream. The presentation was not appetizing I regret picking this over the Ma La Go that every other table ordered. Note that as someone with a food sensitivity to MSG, I was alerted that most of the food have some traces of MSG and I did end up getting a MSG headache afterwards so heads up to MSG sensitive foodies. Overall, the experience and service were good and our server was attentive. I enjoyed the appetizers more than the mains and the dessert was disappointing. Perhaps we picked the wrong dishes so it was not my restaurant of choice. read more

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I'd been hearing a lot about Mimi Chinese over the years, so I was pretty excited to finally check the place out recently. And although it didn't quite live up to my incredibly lofty expectations, it's a solid joint with some very tasty dishes. We were a fairly large group, so we were seated in a very comfortable booth. And we figured it would make sense to share a bunch of different dishes, so that's exactly what we did: Four Food Belt Noodles ("braised beef, jiang xiang sauce, radish"): The gimmick here is that it's indeed one enormous noodle, but it's the sauce that elevates this one. It's spicy and super flavorful, and I was wishing I could've just eaten a bowl of that stuff. House Char Siu ("pork belly, wildflower honey, caramelized soybean"): Again, this boasted an absolutely addictive sauce. The perfectly-cooked pork belly was pretty great, too. The soybeans were a little too tough to really be enjoyable, though. Stir Fried Squid ("chive, black garlic, peanut, dried shrimp paste"): This was probably the weakest dish of the night. The squid was cooked very well and wasn't rubbery at all, but in terms of flavor I felt like this one came up lacking a little. Supreme Fried Rice ("scallop, shrimp, salmon roe, lap cheung"): This dish, on the other hand, was terrific. The rice was cooked really well and was packed with delectable flavors. The stingy amount of seafood (I got one piece of shrimp and zero scallop) was a little disappointing, admittedly, but I enjoyed this enough that it didn't really matter. Do I think that Mimi Chinese was worth the exorbitant amount of money we paid? Probably not, but I have no regrets about going. It's an experience. read more

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Inside was trendy upbeat and the ambiance was great for a date night. Not too loud. We happened to sit near the window that enabled us to see the kitchen work their magic. We ordered the: Stuffed Chicken Wings 3 / 5 - To be frank, the chicken wings were cooked perfectly. Extremely crispy exterior, super hot insides, and smelled extremely savory. The stuffing could use a bit more work in the taste department as it fell a bit flat. The soy sauce that accompanied it was really good and it needed that added help. Four Foot Belt noodle: 5/5 - This had some heat to it. I thought it was fairly good for what it came with and I wasn't too sure about the "show" portion when it came to the table. Yes, the noodle was long, that was the gimmick. My partner thought the noodle needed to be cooked a bit more to not be as springy, but I think it was cooked just right. Black Bean sea bass: 4/5 - This was a steamed fish and it was done just right. The meat was flaky and delicate, but still firm until eating. I was surprised they got the bones (like 95%) of it already out. As a whole fish, it was done well, BUT they did not descale the fish entirely. There were some parts that still had bone / scales on it. So, just be a bit wary, though you are ordering a whole fish. The black bean part did not come out as strong as I thought it would and the ginger and scallion does make it smell very fragrant. Mixed Greens: 4/5 - Well cooked. Was a tad too salty and i thought it would honestly be spicy as I thought I saw the chili flakes, it was not. House Char Siu: 5/5 - Order it, can't disappoint. We ordered a bowl of rice to come along with it because we didn't want to get a fried rice, but we also felt like everything else we ordered wouldn't go well with the char siu. Rice - Tasted a bit different. Was not the soft fluffy jasmine rice that you would get. This was still good and had its own distinct texture. Service was absolutely impeccable. They were attentive and the timing of the food coming out the kitchen was top tier. Food: 3.5/5 (I think there needs a bit of work on the seasoning and saltiness) Service: 5/5 Price Point: 3.5 / 5 Overall: 12/15 This wasn't as amazing as I was hoping for, but it could definitely reach there. I think there's a bit of work for some dishes to elevate it to that 5/5. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Vibe 5/5 If you looking for fusion Chinese (Szechuan) style food with great service and vibes, this will be the spot for you. It's definitely more catered to western tastebuds, so not as spicy but the flavors are still great! Highly recommend their stuffed chicken wings. Really loved their radish cake but it was too oily and portion are smoll I think it's a great Chinese fusion spot in dt Toronto with great pricing (comparing with other fancish spots). read more

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We had our anniversary dinner here and it was so so good. First of all, it's hard to find a good high end Chinese restaurant. Chinese food is typically know for being quick, greasy, and super delicious but rarely do we see it super refined for a fine dining setting. However, Mimi Chinese manages to pull it off. They provided a classy high end dining experience with amazing elevated Chinese dishes. Our favourites were surprisingly the dry pot Chinese cauliflower and house char Siu which were both cooked to perfection and well seasoned. The four foot belt noodles were also super delicious and the server puts on a bit of a show to show you how long the noodles really are. Not to worry, they do cut up the noodles after so they are easy to eat. We also had the steam cakes which had this sauce poured over it. It was served warm and was so fluffy and not too sweet. The service was also very lovely. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable the food and regions in which the dishes came from. I definitely see why Mimi Chinese earned their Michelin recognition and we definitely plan on coming back. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner this year and absolutely loved it. Every dish we had was perfection, biggest surprise was that the Chinese style steamed fish was fully deboned while keeping its authentic flavours. We were only able to get bar seating but the bartender was equally knowledgeable in all the dishes and service was great. Ambiance is very dark, black and red vibes, good for date night but a tad bit too dark for my liking. read more

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A Chinese upscale experience that is worth a try! I learned about this place as our group was interested in Sunnys Chinese which received a Michelin bib gourmand, but it was not open the day we chose to gather. However, Mimi was available and was under the same ownership. The service was excellent, as it was our first time trying and our server was very attentive the whole evening, and answered a lot of our questions around the food and what to select! The standouts for me were the special menu item of the fried radish cake dish, the eggplant, and the ma lai go steamed cake. The radish cake was very nostalgic, and the texture was great. The eggplant also had the same thing going on with the blend of charred edges and soft insides. The steamed cake was delicious with the custard! Special mention for the sea bass as well which was cooked perfectly, and was so tender! Overall great flavours all around. For the dishes we had, it came out to about $350, which was close to the tasting menu which is another option. Overall value wise there might be some room for improvement for larger portions for some of the dishes like fried rice, noodles, etc. but they were fine for splitting for our group of three people. read more

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This was such a nice experience! From the staff greeting at the door and taking your coat to the ambiance of the venue with the red and black, even in the bathroom with the beautiful gold leaf mirror. The menu has so many interesting items on it, and I love that it's family styles that you can try lots of different things. Our server was fabulous at telling us how many items we needed and what items complimented the other others. The cauliflower was shockingly one of the favorites. Even the pork belly was really nice with the right balance of fat to meet. The fancy belt noodles were really delicious, but they are very spicy so if you are not good with spice, I wouldn't order them, but we really love them. I don't think I would recommend the stuffed chicken wings. They sound like they're gonna be good, but they were difficult to eat and all of the other items were much better. The fried chicken, for instance, was perfect. read more

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I'm impressed that chef elevated Chinese dishes to Michelin level. Service was excellent. Great explanations and portion recommendations. Love the modern feel. read more

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MIMIs is the much fancier sister restaurant to SUNNYS, and it is much much better in comparison. If you wanted to try one and had to choose, go for MIMIs as you'll have a much more upscale experience of elevated Chinese food. MIMIs has a nice dark intimate atmosphere that has bar and table (plus bench) seating with many options from a party room to a table for two. Definitely book a spot ahead just in case. The table service was great, our server was attentive and had great timing and their recommendations on portions and menu selection were spot on. For every signature dish, someone from the kitchen also presented the plate/course and can answer any questions. We had (about 4 - 6 dishes were recommended for 2 people as shareables): - hot and sour glass noodle; it is on the spicier side and quite salty, we wished there was more noodles, but it's a great starter - stuffed chicken wing; this was a great surprise, they actually debone the drumette/wingette and stuffed it with fragrant sticky rice, only the tip was left with the bone in, the flavored soy sauce that they provided was also a big win, we asked where they got it from and they told us! Lucky Moose, I will be making a trip to find this very fragrant soy sauce soon - house char siu; we saw other tables order this and its basically a full plate of pork belly char cui, it was heavenly, soft and full of flavor - four foot belt noodles; it was basically one long piece of noodle, they do the viral noodle pull before they cut it up to be served, the noodles are served more al dente - dry pot chinese cauliflower; this was a stir fried (probably in a wok) and had the classic wok-he flavor and was very balanced, I would order this as my carb the next time I visit instead of a noodle or rice dish, the wind-cured pork are little bits of flavor bombs when you get a lucky bite - we also ordered two drinks: a Mangosteen and a warm cinnamon based drink, the liquor used are chinese baiju and similar and between the water and drinks, it lasted the whole meal - Malay go; a custard filled steamed bun drizzled with a sweet soy bean sauce, it was very filling and a nice finish to the meal Being curious on the changing menu, we were told that they switch it up about 3 - 4 times a year, so its good to be a regular. For the whole experience we were there pretty much all of the 1.5 h booking and it was a nice pace and vibe. Would very much be back to try their other items on special occasions. read more

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I'll say this about Mimi's, the decor/ambiance and the service is everything! All the servers were top notch, you will definitely be treated right Ok...so the food. I've heard about this place from a few people, so I was excited to try it out. Unfortunately, was pretty underwhelmed by everything. Overall I found most of the dishes overly salty . I don't eat pork and as some dishes had pork incorporated in them, they could put the pork separately so everyone at the table could enjoy the dish. Going with a big group we tried numerous dishes. Pretty much everyone in the group wasn't blown away either. I'll start with the things I liked. Chicken dumplings were pretty good, I could eat a plate of these. The sea bass was pretty decent as well. I did enjoy the smacked cucumber salad as well. Fresh and crunchy, it provided a good relief to the other salty dishes (As I don't eat pork, my group ordered the Char Siu and they all raved about it...apparently the best dish they tried ) Stuffed chicken wings - found it to be too mushy inside , didn't care for the texture. The famous four foot belt noodle - this is all the Tik Tok rave, but it was way too salty for me. Only impressed by the presentation. Supreme fried rice (pork on the side). Again another salty dish, and for $33, was disappointed. Eggplant - ok, nothing special, would recommend eating it fast bc otherwise it sits in the sauces and becomes more mushy. Luckily, with 6 people and the amount of dishes we ordered, the price was ok once split, but honestly felt meh overall. I'm glad I tried it but I don't see myself going back. read more

Mimi Chinese - Chili sea bass - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My gf I traveled to Toronto for a few days and decided to have dinner at Mimi Chinese and let me tell you this place is so freaking good! We ended up getting a few drinks, had to get the one that comes in a Panda cup. All of the food we ordered was delicious! We really enjoyed the hidden crispy chicken, house char shiu, and four foot belt noodle. We really enjoyed all of the dishes and would definitely get them again. The interior was very modern and chic, great for date night or business meeting. The workers were nice and helpful with suggestions, so don't be nervous to ask your server questions. I'm already salivating at the thought of going back! read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Didn't win us over, unfortunately. Chinese food is AMAZING. Better than any European cuisine... likely one of the best cuisines on the planet. It is so without being pretentious. That's one of the amazing things about it... So, when you go and try to make it all European-like... it misses the target. Too much nonsense, not enough substance. We need to give Asian food the respect it deserves without it having to act like French or Italian. read more

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My experience here was nothing short of incredible. First off, the service was impeccable. My server explained the concept and made recommendations based on what I was in the mood for. I went with the tasting menu so I could try a bit of everything. And every single bite was delicious. You can really tell that they care about the quality and tastes of the dishes here. I really really loved all the dishes. So much umami, but really balanced. Something special to the tasting menu were noodles in super aged soy sauce. I've never tasted anything like it, super rich and decedent. Shrimp toast was also a highlight and even the salad was incredible. The portions were perfect for a tasting menu. My server was just amazing and took care of me the whole night. If you're in town this is definitely a spot worth your time. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Mimi Chinese is a new-ish elevated Chinese (Szechuan/Guangdong) restaurant that gives off an upscale bar vibe that we don't often see in Toronto. The decor and ambiance remind me of one of my favorite restaurants in NYC called Chili Meili (also a Szechuan restaurant). The service was definitely great and our water glasses were never empty. The servers are friendly and unpretentious and each dish came with an explanation. The food, like some others have commented, is pretty average but overall quite tasty. My biggest critique is the cost for portion size. The cocktails we got were all $25+ which is really expensive for Toronto. The 4 of us ordered: -Scallop appetizer: came with 8 tiny chunks of scallop that essentially adds up to one scallop, tastes quite pleasant -Shrimp toast: fell apart quite easily and didn't really have a strong shrimp flavor (if you like shrimp toast R&D makes a dope one) -Chili chicken: as spicy as it looks, I didn't really taste much spice but the chicken was tender and portion size was actually decent for this one -Char siu: pretty tender and sweet but quite fatty -Mapo tofu: good flavor overall but also missing some spice and had very little pork in it -Belt noodles: I love Al dente noodles so I really enjoyed this but some others may think it's a little undercooked for Chinese noodles -Cabbage: pretty basic and tasty -Ma Lai Go: really yummy with the rice cream -Mango pudding: basic as well but nice presentation As many others have mentioned, you can definitely get more authentic Szechuan and Cantonese food at a fraction of the cost in Markham or Scarborough. However, I think Mimi serves its purpose well and caters to folks who want a more relaxed, upbeat and slower-paced meal with tasty Chinese food and cocktails. I for one really enjoyed the meal and love that we're seeing more upscale Chinese restaurants in the downtown area. read more

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Pork char Siu is excellent and one of the best in the city. Foot long noodles aren't for me but super popular among others. Fish with chili peppers is good but not amazing. Cucumber salad was great. read more

Very interesting fusion Chinese food. I feel wired that non Chinese people serving and explaining Chinese food to me, because I am a Chinese lol. But they all super friendly and professional. The open kitchen is clean, over all environments are comfortable, just very dark not like usual traditional Chinese restaurants. Come to the food over all I will say up to standard but not surprise me. To be fair speaking this is one of a kind Chinese food that can provide different atmosphere then usually quite noisy and food are ok. Ofcuz it's not cheap too but not overly expensive. Well, I will recommend to try to experience something different. 3.5 to 4 stars place. The most I don't like was the steam fish, the rest I ordered was ok. read more

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Finally tried this place and split a bunch of items. Had the mangosteen cocktail at $22 and could not taste a drop of alcohol in it. Complete waste! The shrimp toast was an amazing appetizer, would eat this again. The chicken dumplings were also quite good, but they are just dumplings. For mains we had the ginger scallion fish, char sui, crispy chicken and a side of cabbage. Everything tasted good of course, but unfortunately nothing truly wowed me. For a Michelin recommended place, this ain't it. Again, nothing tasted bad, but it didn't have a wow factor. I guess I expected more? read more

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This has been heralded as the best Chinese food a western 3 michelin star chef has ever eaten. Mimi is listed on the Michelin Guide. It's the 33rd best restaurant in Canada according to Best Restaurants Canada. I assume none of these people have bothered actually eating Chinese food. I don't care if I get flamed but the basics are all wrong, and anyone who's actually even just eaten Chinese food somewhat regularly in Markham/Richmond Hill will understand exactly what I mean. The four belt noodles and dumplings both share a fatal flaw. The texture of the dough was tough and difficult to digest (3 of us had stomach issues after our meal). The dumplings were an insult to the other dumpling restaurants in the city -- it would be easy to get double the amount for half the price, with better flavour and non-atrociously thick wrappers that were also too doughy. I'm pretty sure that the four belt noodle thing is just for the gram, so maybe it's our bad for ordering it. The charsiu ranged from too fatty to too dry. For this price, it would be easy to go to Extra BBQ or Sam Woo for something much more balanced and flavourful. The shrimp paste in the toast was likely machine blended. There was little trace of the bounciness of shrimp that you'd normally achieve via hand chopping the shrimp. Other than the cucumbers, all the food was luke-warm or warm at best. This place is all hype and not catered towards people who have grown up with this type of food. Stay away and instead, go to the ma and pa places, the neighbourhood places, and/or the places that they actually list on their website. I give this place 1.5 stars because they had good service and the stuffed chicken wing was actually tasty. I don't care if something costs more, but if a restaurant fails at fundamentals and 6/7 of their dishes are mediocre, I do not believe it should be on any list. read more

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I'm always in favour of having more options of elevated asian cuisine and I think it's a sorely missing segment in the GTA. I was super excited to come here after attending famed French NYC chef Eric Ripert talk where he sang the praises of Mimi. I was mostly very whelmed with the meal. We had a decent sized group and decided to just order off the menu instead of doing the tasting. Everything was just fine and couldn't really criticize anything. The Char Siu however was fantastic. Using Pork Belly instead of a typical butt cut is exactly what I was looking for. It's something tasty and different. Everything else however, wasn't necessarily an elevated version of something I could get elsewhere at a fraction of the cost. The service was fantastic and did enhance the experience for sure as great service isn't typically associated with North American Chinese restaurants. I'm glad I was able to go and cross this off my list. read more

I am so incredibly glad that we were able to eat here on our short trip to Toronto. I had to write a review because I enjoyed our meal here so much! We got about five dishes between the two of us, and shared a dessert. we went home full and happy. We sat at the bar seating, because we love a good bar, ambience, and a nice places like this. The bartenders tend to be awesome. Mimi Chinese did not disappoint! The two bartenders helped us order and made recommendations on what they enjoyed the most. We ordered the cucumber, salad, dumplings, red chili oil, scallops, char siu and the rice rolls. Absolutely amazing, not a dud in the bunch. We finished with the cake dessert and we're pleasantly surprised how worth it that was. Unfortunately, we did not get the bartenders names but the Australian guy and the dude who is an expert in Irish whiskey were so great! read more

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The crossed arm dumplings in red oil ($26) may sound like a starter for grumpy old men, but is named after the way the wonton wrappers are folded and the two tips meet. Having made many dumplings in my youth, this style is much quicker to prepare, compared to the pleated variety, and also allows more filling to be used. Indeed, each thumb length dumpling at MIMI was stuffed with plenty of the pork and scallion mixture, which could have used more seasonings such as Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, or soy sauce. Maybe it's due to the thicker wrappers or there not being much heat within the "red oil" condiment, but the dish was rather devoid of flavours despite the colourful look. The oil is described as roasted chicken oil, which leads me to believe they use the leftover oil from deep frying chickens to make this condiment, something that sounds great in theory. In reality, it doesn't add much additional flavour and really the oil could benefit from more chilies and something pungent like shallots. I can't recall that last time I had shrimp toast ($21 for four pieces; $5.50 for extras), but I must have been young as this dish has been removed from dim sum menus as customers become more health cautious. Pieces of soft white bread sandwich a mild shrimp paste and is deep fried and topped with a sesame crust. The crispy toast was bang on - the crunchy exterior and slight leak of oil is reminiscent of childhood memories. Since MIMI uses two pieces of bread (restaurants previously used an open-faced sandwich format), the carbs did drown out the shrimp taste. The toast could benefit from more filling or incorporating pieces of diced shrimp in order to give it a stronger seafood essence. The scallion and ginger sea bass ($59) uses white leek but lacks ginger making it a fairly neutral main. The soy sauce and scallion oil is poured table side instead of directly from wok to dish, which while nice for presentation purposes, means it lacks the "scalding" properties that crisps the skin a bit and causes the sauce to more deeply permeate the meat. All in all, it was a pretty plain tasting dish and is for those who really want to enjoy the fish's flavours - at least it was well cleaned and tasted fresh. For those who are afraid of bones, this dish is perfect as everything is pretty much removed (all I found was one really thin small piece). While the lack of bones makes it much easier to eat, it does mean the fish cools quicker, so be sure to tuck into it right after the sauce is poured. Presented at the table with a flourish was the four foot belt noodle ($26), stretched to showcase its length before being cut into more manageable two inch segments. While not a terrible dish, the noodle could be thinner as we found it a tad chewy and the sauce needed something else for interest. Although the noodle was covered with a fair amount of chili oil, a salty richer flavour like bean paste or a complex XO sauce would have been a great addition. I preferred the supreme fried rice ($28), filled with umami flavours thanks to the dried scallop, salted egg, and lap cheong sausage. These ingredients do make the rice a tad dry, which MIMI ties to combat by adding diced vegetables and scallions into the dish. Really, I think if there was just more rice to mix with all the other ingredients it would provided the needed moisture. Be sure to listen to their feature dishes, we ordered both and they were my favourite of the evening. The Cantonese chicken ($28) is your traditional fried chicken with shrimp chips. It was executed perfectly at MIMI: the skin delicate and crispy, the meat very juicy, and there wasn't an ounce of pink on the bone (something that can be found at Chinese restaurants and make some squeamish). I loved how the kitchen took the razor clams ($26) and chopped it to pieces and mixed it with wine, garlic, vermicelli, and other herbs before steaming the crustacean. With each bite you get different flavours and textures, a lovely seafood special. read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were initially quite disheartened upon arrival when the manager informed us that they had a limit of 1 bottle corkage per table (we had brought 2 bottles and were more than happy to pay corkage) but our server was attentive and they brought us some bottles that were interesting and off the wine list. However, everything was marked up like crazy. The Vincent Girardin Santenay we ended up ordering was marked up 6x from the AbV licensee price ($74 bottle listed for $455). The food and the service was excellent, however. I would consider going back if they changed their corkage policy. Charge $75 or $100 per bottle. But don't mark up your wines 6 times!! In terms of dishes, I would recommend the Scallion Scallops ceviche, Dumplings in Red Oil, Truffle Turnip Cakes, Char Siu and Hunan Chili Sea Bass. You can get a similar food quality experience at a much more reasonable price if you go to Moon Palace downtown. Service and ambiance won't be as good as Mimi, though. Mimi seems to be aiming for the tourist, scenester crowd rather than looking to establish a loyal client base from the area. 'Tis a shame. read more

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Booked a reservation when it first opened, couldn't make it but after a few rescheduling attempts, finally got a spot 3 months later! There's coat check at Mimi so you can dine without coats stuffed at the table. Between two, we shared a total of 5 dishes (4 savoury, 1 dessert) and with two drinks each, it worked out to be $130~ p/p after tips. We thought about the chef's choice menu ($100 p/p) but glad this worked out better for us. Scallion & ginger scallop - great starter and a unique addition of the Chinese donut (it's more on the dehydrated side so expect a crunchy bite with the scallop). Shrimp toast - thumbs up for this starter, a must order for the table. Four foot belt noodle - worth the hype. If you like your noodle texture al dente then this is for you. On the heavier side for two people. Hidden crispy chicken - good portion of flavourful chicken pieces hidden under all the chillies. Oolong sundae - the perfect dessert to end the night. Drinks - tried yuanyang martini and jungle panda (the preferred drink of the night). These dishes were filling but just enough for someone who wasn't extremely hungry but was ready for dinner. Impeccable service throughout. This visit was $$$$ but definitely revisiting to celebrate special occasions. read more

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Great service, great food, great restaurant overall. Came here by myself while on a work trip on a Tuesday night. Was greeted at the front door and seated by the exquisite bar area. My server for the evening (who was also my bartender) Blaze was extremely attentive. He recommended a cocktail that was a perfect start to the meal. Then before my dishes came out, I was presented with a complimentary broth. It was delicious and full of umami. Then came the belt noodle and char siu (which I could order half portion of). Both had great flavor and, as a noodle fan, it was so satisfying seeing it was 1 long strand. The Zha Jiang flavor was very reminiscent of Beijing and the texture was chewy and fun. The mushroom dish was also a cut above. The mixture gave a unique blend of texture and it was packed with flavor. Blaze also swung by after my first cocktail to see if I'd like another. I'd ask if he had a whiskey based cocktail on the menu and even thought they didn't, he made a seasonal cocktail from spring. It was delicious! Overall a great dining experience and I'll definitely be back to try out other dishes on the menu. read more

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Mimi takes the Chinese food that you know and love, and kicks up a notch, bedazzling it to showcase an upscale fare of Chinese fine dining. We had a myriad of cocktails to start but most notable are the clarified milk tea and Lala land. The clarified milk tea is exactly as the name suggests, simple and delicious, whereas Lala land is a smoky spicy margarita that's heavy on flavour! The meal quickly moved to four appetizers: smacked cucumber salad, hot & sour amberjack, stuffed chicken wing, and hidden crispy chicken. The hidden crispy chicken is definitely a standout, "the fun is finding the bits of chicken in the pepper" is what our waiter said, and he was not wrong. The chicken was perfectly crisped and surrounded with the intense aroma of the spicy peppers. The additional green onions in there are extra flavourful so don't forget to pick those out as well. The smacked cucumber salad actually pairs very well with this chicken especially when we bite fully into a piece of pepper, so it's highly recommended to order it along side the chicken. The stuffed chicken wing is stuffed with a fragrant mushroom sticky rice, not particular outstanding but worth a try. The amberjack was very fresh and had a delightful oceanic taste, though it didn't feel like there's a lot of Chinese influence in this dish. For the mains, we went with the green scallion fried rice, stir fried greens, fried rice noodle roll with hangar steak, and the special A5 Miyazaki steak. The steak was incredible, but also unsurprising given the reputation, though once again I'm left wondering why this was on the menu as there's not really a Chinese influence aside from a very light black pepper sauce. The green scallion fried rice and stir fried greens were so fragrant, especially the greens which were coated in a delicious sauce with dried shrimp (in case you were hoping for something healthy). The fried rice noodle roll seemed promising but ultimately did not deliver as they used way too much dark soya sauce. The experience was ultimately excellent overall. With a friendly and attentive server, a full menu of fascinating selections, and gorgeous decor (you gotta have the Lazy Susan!), Mimi is certainly worth a visit if you're in the mood for upscale Chinese food. read more

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i have not stopped talking about this dining experience since i've left toronto, & i would willingly take an hour flight back just for it. everything we ordered was beyond what we expected & the drinks were perfectly paired with the meals to cleanse the palette. fine dining to say the least! i would order everything i had again but the chicken, only to try the beef since it was sold out. the bread pudding for dessert was my least favorite thing on the table in regards of taste. the restaurant was very intimately set and perfect for any type of outing, albeit professional or personal. this is a place you take people! read more

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Food was good and very flavourful. We sit at the bar, the staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

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Mimi is known to be one of the hardest place to reserve and I'm glad we got to finally try this popular place! If you want to try this place at a reasonable dinner time (7-8pm) i would definitely recommend reserving the table early (a month prior). Interior: Great interior. We were sat right next to the one sided mirror in which we were able to see the kitchen but they were not able to see us. Very creative and love the open kitchen concept without the loud sound/smell of cooking in the kitchen. The bathroom was really cool, all black and modern. Overall, the design of the restaurant is super modern and chic. Service: Great service. Our waitress was super attentive and explained the food to us and gave us some recommendation. Really enjoyed the thorough explanation regarding the different provinces and cuisines in china. Mystery drink: 4/10 I got a mystery drink (alcohol free) for 12 dollars. I really didn't like it as it was way too sweet. Shrimp toast: 8/10 We started with the shrimp toast as the appetizer. It was delicious, but for the price, i did expect a little more of a wow factor. Nevertheless, it was a delicious place but not worth 24 dollars. Charsu: 9/10 I personally really enjoyed the charsu. It was marinated really well and you could tell the meat was good quality. We have definitely had cheaper charsu, however, you could tell the meat was well prepared and good quality in comparison to other Chinese restaurants. The marinate was good and the beans were paired really well with the charsu. Hidden chicken: 7/10 It was a delicious dish, however, i didn't think it represented the traditional Szechuan cuisine. I do think the dish is more catered towards people who might not be familiar with traditional Szechuan food and might not realize the spiciness it entails. I thought it was just fried chicken hidden in chilli peppers as it wasn't spicy really at all. And while it was a good dish with well made chicken, it wasn't a "Szechuan" dish. Belted noodle: 9/10 Love. This dish was my favourite. The sauce was delicious, the presentation was wonderful. We also goT a little show of the noodle being pulled. I personally thought the noodle was well made with the right amount of chewiness. Shaved ice: 6.5/10 It was ok. I could barely taste the oolong as the strawberry reduction is super overpowering. Felt more like a smoothie. Overall: 8/10 Would definitely come back as theee are a few items i would like to try. It's a little on the pricier side but i do think it's worth it for upscale Chinese food. read more

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Mimi Chinese is located near Avenue and Davenport where they specialize in serving regional Chinese dishes. I've been hearing great things about the restaurant so I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. Reservations are a must and they were extremely hard to get unless you want to eat at 5pm or 9:30pm. I was able to secure a prime dinner time reservation (at 7pm) a month before the reserved date after clicking around on Resy. My friend and I arrived at Mimi Chinese on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was already pretty busy and got busier as the night went on. The restaurant actually got pretty loud that at one point my friend and I were yelling at each other. Service wise, our waitress was extremely attentive and answered all our questions we had about the menu when we sat down. She explained that the menu is supposed to be shared, as expected in Chinese culture. She explained the dishes on the menu and mentioned that if you ordered individual dishes, between 2 people, 5-6 dishes should be more than enough. We opted for the 9 course tasting menu as it allowed us to try a wide variety of dishes from the menu. Throughout the night, our water glasses were never empty as she kept making sure they were refilled. Staff also made sure our plates were changed between the set of dishes we had and we had serving utensils to use. The tasting menu consisted of these dishes: - Scallion and ginger scallop - Shrimp toast - Crossed arm dumplings in red oil - House char siu (with steamed rice) - Four foot noodle belt - Smacked cucumber salad - Stir fried A-choy - Scallion and ginger sea bass - Supreme fried rice - Choice of dessert (we opted for the ma lai go) I grew up eating a lot of these Chinese dishes, so I am no stranger to Chinese cuisine. The standouts were: - Scallion and ginger scallop: The scallop was paired with scallion oil (which I traditionally associate with steamed fish dishes), soy broth, and Chinese donut (which is usually eaten with congee). I am very familiar with the flavours of the individual components of the dish but...who knew that when they are combined together this way that the dish would work?! I definitely was very confused the first few bites but enjoyed the dish at the end. - Four foot noodle belt: I don't eat a lot of food from the Northwest region of China (the Shaanxi province), but I have tried some Xi'an cuisine. The noodles were perfectly al dente and somewhat reminded me of pasta noodles. The house chili oil was spicy but...definitely could have been spicier for me. I enjoyed this dish overall and the cucumbers were a great touch to the dish. - Scallion and ginger sea bass: Definitely the highlight! They fish came deboned already (although it still had some bones) and the broth it came in had a lot of umami. My friend and I enjoyed this dish immensely. You could definitely tell the fish was fresh. Only downside was that the fish was not completely de-scaled (I still had some scales)...and they took out my favourite part of the fish to eat (the fins). - Have to also highlight that smacked cucumber salad. It came with the four food noodle belt and was definitely great to cool down the spice from that noodle dish. The black vinegar was a unique. Some let downs: - Char siu: I really wanted to like this dish but it was just so underwhelming for me. The piece of meat they used for the char siu was good (good fat to meat ratio) but...I've had similar char siu dishes for a lower price point else where in the city. - Shrimp toast: toast was a bit oily where the toast fell apart as we ate it. Overall, the tasting menu has generous portions and will leave you feeling full. You are able to try a wide variety of dishes where you don't have to think about what to order (it's already decided for you!). The service was great at Mimi's and it's a great place for a nice night out with friends. However, I cannot justify the expensive prices at Mimi's knowing that I can get similar or even better dishes elsewhere. Mimi Chinese definitely appeals to customers who want a taste of what Chinese cuisine has to offer...especially if they are not familiar with Chinese food. However, for someone who has grown up eating Chinese food...unfortunately this place is not worth the hype. Great to try once but...won't be returning. read more

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I do think there's a lack of elevated Chinese restaurants in downtown Toronto so I was excited to see one in Toronto. I went with a group of 6 people and we ordered plates for the table but I think we should've just gone with the tasting menu. They say their dishes are meant for family style but to be honest I feel like the portions were pretty small and you maybe can share at max with 3 people. Crossed Arm Dumplings: Way overpriced for what it is, I don't think this was memorable for me. Shrimp Toast: I think this is supposed to be a popular dish- I think it would've been better if it wasn't so oily. The oiliness really threw this dish off balance for me. One of the few dishes in my review where the portions make sense. Four Foot Belt Noodle: This was so delicious, the noodles had a nice chew, and the chilli seasoning had the perfect amount of kick. The seasoning coated the shape of the noodles well too. I would definitely order this again. Supreme Fried Rice: I love fried rice, and it's really hard to disappoint me with fried rice. I think the only thing I hated was how small the portion was... with fried rice dishes at family sharing Chinese restaurants- they'd be way bigger in portion size than what we got. I swear it was about the size of one person. I would have expected this dish to feed at least 4 people- the portion looked more aligned to feed 2 people in my opinion. We ordered a few items that were specials not included on the regular menu: Lobster with vermicelli: Lobster will usually be pretty decent if it's cooked right and you don't really need to do much to it. That was the case here, there wasn't anything standout or special done to this dish that stood out to me. Wagyu (Australian I believe): perfectly cooked, so tender and juicy, the marinade was delicious as well. The charred onion that comes with the Wagyu paired nicely with the Wagyu. Wagyu tends to be too rich and you can get sick of eating it fast- but I didn't feel that way with this dish. This is one of the few dishes that I would say is big enough to feed a group of 6. Cocktail- I don't remember the name of it, it was the Panda drink in the Panda cup. I don't remember what the exact ingredients were but I remember the bitters overpowering everything else in the drink which made it a little unpleasant to drink. Overall, would I come back? If I want elevated Chinese food and don't want to drive far, this is one of the only elevated Chinese restaurants I know that has good food. I would probably do the tasting menu next time or just go with a smaller group. I was mostly disappointed with how they talk about being a family style restaurant but I don't really feel like that's true given the small portion sizes. I expected to pay more because it's elevated but I didn't expect my interpretation of family style to be smaller as well. Should you come here? If you're expecting to pay Chinatown prices for Chinese cuisine- this isn't the place for you. You're coming here for an elevated experience and elevated dishes, so expect to pay a premium. Also don't come with a big group. I would say this is more of a date night spot. read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Oh Hell Nah - I do not get the hype at all. Extremely underwhelming and disappointing given all the high reviews and difficulty grabbing a reservation. I came here last night with high hopes and could barely finish anything that we ordered. Crossed Arm Dumplings in Red Oil: Probably the best dish all night but it is a very basic dish and you can't really mess up dumplings at a Chinese establishment.. You can definitely find better dumplings elsewhere for less $$ Shrimp Toast: The breading was super oily and greasy .. and overpowered the taste of the shrimp. I don't think the hot mustard that came with this really complimented it either. Hunan Chili Sea Bass: It's not as spicy as I was expecting and I don't think the marinade really seeped through to the fish because the meat was super bland. & Usually with steamed fish dishes like this the meat is super tender and soft but this was not the case here.. House Char Siu: Way too fatty and the marinade was WAY TOO SWEET.. I could only handle 3 pieces and gave up LMAO HIdden Crispy Chicken: If you've had the spicy broth at Chinese Hot pot this is exactly what it tasted like except A LOT saltier LMAO They gave a lot of chicken for the price at least.. Four Foot Belt Noodle: I was most excited for this since this is probably the most hyped up dish I've seen all over social media but I was so disappointed. It was just a gimmick. It was so bland I dont understand why this is so raved about. Literally all the spicy dishes tasted the exact same ..but that was the only flavour I could taste. Just spicy. No other flavour. Our bill (just the 2 of us) came up to $265 before tips for 6 dishes were either spicy, oily AND bland or salty or too sweet.. Service was good though I'll give them that so an extra star for our server... but other than that, HELL NAH. read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yorkville's swanky restaurant, MIMI Chinese, honours regional Chinese cuisine and its rich culture along with artistic cocktails and a moody vibe. It will surprise and delight with elegant and refined Cantonese-style fare from Guangdong province (think: shrimp toast coated with sesame seeds). Sit at the bar for an ultra-immersive experience and ask the bartender to shake up something delicious to pair with the tasting menu. read more

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Hard to get resos but this place is a MUST TRY. Nice bougie interior. Need to order the Shrimp toast, house char siu, and 4ft belt noodle. They did not disappoint. Best char siu I've had in Toronto. I will note this place was started by a YT person so that's interesting I guess? read more

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This has been the go to place to try this season and I can kind of see why. I do appreciate the fact that this is an authentic Chinese upscale place as opposed to most of the Chinese fancy places which are usually fusion. Personally we decided not to do the chefs tasting menu even though it sounded like a lot of food and included all the popular items because when we did the math it just wasn't worth it for the 4 of us. Everything we had was good and was pretty consistent except the roast pork, which was not as tender as it should have been. I do think people who more often don't eat Chinese food would enjoy this place a lot more and be able to appreciate the authentic flavors compared to someone like myself who cooks a lot of these dishes at home on a regular basis. Definitely worth trying though! read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Mistura is sadly gone, but in its place is this high-end Chinese resto with style to spare. Loved the black wallpaper and the red velvet booths, which are perfect for an intimate dinner for 6. A group of 6 also enables more sharing of dishes, which is right in Mimi's wheelhouse. We tried the Scallion and Ginger Sea Bass (in a leek and soy broth, a delish fish), the Hidden Crispy Chicken (exceptional - crispy morsels with nice heat, buried under a mountain of chilis), Black Pepper Beef (for $88.88, howdoyado...a splurge, but very tasty and tender), the House Char Siu (yummy pork belly with wildflower honey, not too fatty which I liked), Duck Lettuce Wraps (flavourful, awesome), Crossed Arm Dumplings in Red Oil (pork scallion dumplings, veddy nice), Supreme Fried Rice, a couple orders of Stir Fried Gai Lan (perfectly prepared Chinese broccoli) and a couple orders of Smacked Cucumber Salad (for that much needed "raw and cooling" element). We had a round of cocktails, two bottles of wine and the above, and with tax and tip it was about $230 per couple. Service and vibe were excellent. Recommended! read more