This place is so cute! Very hole-in-the-wall vibes. Nestled in a small Santa Teresa plaza, it serves up a delicious variety of Asian foods that my friend and I both loved. We came on a Wednesday night and ordered takoyaki (6 pieces), sizzling beef pepper rice, sake sashimi (3 pieces), and a spicy tuna handroll. I really liked the sizzling beef pepper rice, it rivals larger chains while being from a mom-and-pop business! The takoyaki was steaming hot and yummy, and the sake sashimi was fresh and presented so prettily. The servers were sweet and checked up on us to fill our waters periodically. Would definitely come here again to try more items on their menu, I'm officially a fan. read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Sake sashimi - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is a gem of a restaurant for sure! The options are so vast; from tepanyaki, ramen, poke, hotpot, and more, it's truly an asian food haven. I tried quite a few items here, but my favorite was the Spicy Pork Belly Ramen Noodle, the Hawaiian Poke Donburi, and the Sizzling Beef Udon. The broth in the ramen was super unique; a bit sweet but really tasty. The chashu was so so tender and the bowl was a great portion for only $12! The Hawaiian Poke Donburi was so well packaged and the poke was in a delicious sweet soy marinade. Loved the Beef Udon which had the perfect texture and light savory flavor. I think what really sets this restaurant apart is the reasonable prices for good, well-portioned dishes! Ordering 5 entrees and 1 appetizer only came out to around $70-80 The family that owns this restaurant is so sweet! They were really attentive and seemed open to suggestions for improvements. The restaurant itself is also so cozy with dim lighting. It truly feels like a warm hug when you enter. Definitely will come back to try more of their delicious menu without breaking my bank account. read more

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tried out mimi's for a monday lunch and had an overall good experience! the interior is really cute but oddly dim. we tried the seafood hotpot, beef hotpot, pork ramen, and gyoza. loved both hotpots; flavorful and full of ingredients! the ramen was okay, but would probably not get again. the gyoza were hot and crispy but nothing crazy special. the service was great -- really friendly and welcoming. one thing that docks the rating was that the restaurants cups had a very strong mildew-y smell which was pretty offputting. would be happy to come back another time but hopefully that's a one-time thing read more

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I ordered take out at Mimi's kitchen. I had to throw away the chicken it was half cooked and the food wasn't good at all. I will not patronize the business again read more

I can't even count how many times I've been to this place--it's THAT good! I'm absolutely obsessed. My go-to? The ramen. Which one, you ask? Chicken, pork, or beef? ALL OF THEM! Seriously, you can't go wrong--they're all insanely delicious! Plus, it's super affordable, the customer service is top-notch, and the spot itself is so cozy and charming. Totally worth every visit! read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Beef Ramen Noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

I will go again, but try something else. First off I wish the best of luck! That little corner finds it hard to keep restaurants. Very cozy atmosphere. Warm and comforting. I even had to take my sweatshirt off. One other table at opening on a Tuesday at 11am. You scan the QR code on your table. Very little reception, so don't plan on using your phone during the meal. I noticed while ordering, they do not serve sushi during the lunch time. Looked like great prices. Chicken Curry Sizzling Bowl - the curry was very thin and bland. The chicken was not warm. Sad to find my veggies under the chicken. I was not sure what the blob of orange was sitting on my rice, so I moved it to the side. Don't do that!! MIX IT INTO THE RICE! read more

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Would have given this spot five stars but the sizzling pork belly dish was a let down. The pieces of pork belly were not tender and juicy so we were a bit disappointed. But on the other hand, the Sake Don (salmon sashimi on rice) is a steal for under $20 dollars ($18/$19) And it was delicious! Very nice cuts of salmon that was very fresh and delicious! I would come back just for that! And also we ordered the dragon roll which was surprisingly good as well. Ultimately I was surprised by the quality of the sushi dishes here! For a spot that has a mix of options, we were not expecting the sushi to be good but it really was and would come back for the sushi ! read more

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Stopped by for a weekday dinner with my husband. There were many people already there. We tried the sizzling beef udon- it was very flavorful, more on the sweeter side. The seafood hotpot was also pretty tasty- packed with a lot vegetables and some tofu, mushrooms, shrimp and clams. There is noodle in the soup and you also get a bowl of rice on the side. Our server was friendly, but she was pretty busy. The restaurant is cute inside. read more

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In this economy, to have sit-down food that costs less than $30 for two people is hard to find, especially in San Jose. We stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant yesterday evening. I was starving and didn't want to drive to the other locations I usually frequent for food, so I found MiMi's Kitchen and the photos made my mouth water. MiMi's Kitchen is a family-owned, fusion restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from hot pot to ramen to sizzling rice plates. There are no physical menus, you order and pay from a QR code that is specific to your table. I found it neat that they had metal QR codes for every table! The dim lighting with the cute, minimalistic decor is very inviting and cozy. Everything was clean and the staff were welcoming and friendly. I wanted to see for myself if the prices were really that cheap, and they were. The ramen was only $13 for the beef, the sizzling plates were at most $16 for the unagi version, the hot pot was at most $20 for the kimchi seafood version, and I could go on and on. They even had donburi and udon dishes! Anyway, my husband and I were very interested to try the sizzling plates. I got the sizzling Korean style BBQ pepper rice, which comes with beef and is only $13. He got the sizzling pork belly pepper rice for $12. Our sizzling plates were out in less than 10 minutes, and boy were they sizzling! We were told to mix in the butter sauce into the rice asap, which we promptly did. They do not skimp on meat here! As I was enjoying my sizzling plate, I kept finding more pieces of beef under the rice. The rice and meats are very well seasoned and the butter sauce is rich and compliments the meat well. The green onions and corn that topped the sizzling plate were great to cut the fattiness of the rice. My sizzling rice plate also had some slivers of onions too. A couple next to us ordered the hot pot. It looked reallllly good. I'll have to order that next time. Do yourself a favor and try this place out before MiMi's Kitchen gets popular. As we ate, there were a few groups of people who came in, and basically filled up the entire restaurant. This place isn't huge, so come before the lunch or dinner rushes. We would love to come back and feast on more of their dishes in the near future! read more

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I went there yesterday and it was my second time going. I got chicken udon noddles, spring rolls, and the chicken pepper sizzling rice. The people were kind and helpful. It is situated behind shops, but it has great ambiance with a cozy, soft feeling. read more

I came here for a family dinner and everything was great! The interior felt very family oriented and the chair designs were interesting. Each table had a QR code for you to scan and see the menu. They don't have physical menus unfortunately, but I don't think that's much of an issue. Sizzling Beef Pepper Rice(4/5): The plate comes really hot, so if you're not trying to have burnt rice then I do recommend mixing it right away. The meat comes already cooked, so there isn't a lot of waiting besides eating it because it's so hot! I think it does lack a little in flavor, but that's why they have seasonings on the side to choose from. Service(5/5): The service was outstanding! They were friendly, accommodating, and really nice! After we paid, they gave us a lot of candy as a sweet treat for our meal! Overall, I would love to come here again to try their other items! read more

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Mimi's Kitchen is an extremely hidden spot in San Jose and is a must-try! You can order an appetizer like Takoyaki and an entre of sizzling rice and udon. Inside, it's very modern and simple; they have a QR code to order your food from, and then you pay at the front counter. I went simple and got the Sizzling Beef Pepper Rice! It was okay; I would probably get something different next time or add more sauce. I have been to Pepper Lunch and Sizzling Plate before and thought they were comparable. My friend ordered the Sizzling Korean-style BBQ Pepper Rice, which was super flavorful! I do need to come back and give it another try. read more

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My bf and me like to come here because the seared salmon pressed sushi. It's really good, also Dragon roll. You can order online and it's quick to get the food. The season starts cooler now, time for us to get a hot pot. We ordered the Beef Hot pot which light flavor, not too salty that I like. If you don't like oily spicy hot pot, it's good choice. They have soft lighting inside and a warm ambiance. read more

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Cute little corner place with Korean/Japanese fusion dishes! Highly recommend if you're in the noodle for sizzling stone dishes! It's all very affordable since most plates are priced at $12.95+ You scan the table's QR code once you get seated and the order will be submitted into the back. The server was super nice and provides water once you're seated. There's music and stuff but I wished they had a tv or something because I feel like that'd really bring them more business. It's so cute and the food was delicious. read more

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I've come here a few times to eat, the food is tasty and good, and the menu has a good selection of rice dishes and sushi. The menu is only available with a QR reader, so bring your cell phone to the restaurant! Its location is rather hidden, but if you use a GPS on your phone, it should direct you to the place. I recommend this restaurant if you're located in the San Jose suburbs and are looking for some Asian food, it's located off of Snell, on Blossom Hill Road. If you see a large CVS, you've found the right outdoor mall where it's located. Try out this place! read more

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Find this place as soon as you can! It's a hidden gem in the Southside of San Jose. Nice decor, awesome service and food to match. We got the spicy beef ramen and a sizzling rice plate. They were delicious. We also got a gyoza appetizer that was perfect too. Everything about this place is great. Don't miss out on their food because it'll be your loss... read more

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I've always wanted to try this restaurant & finally came for a belated Mother's day meal with my daughter. lots of parking & easy to find (for me) we came for an early lunch (11:15 am) before the crowd. clean & bright seated quickly & served tea & a carafe of lemon water. QR Code menu & ordered via phone. (make sure you bring your phone) we ordered: Jala machi roll Salmon hand roll (crispy skin) Hella good Sizzling Eel Rice Sizzling Pork Katsu (Curry sauce on the side) 3/5: jala machi: fresh fish & very flavorful , minus 1 star for hard rice :( 5/5: salmon hand roll: large crispy salmon skin with layers of flavor 4/5: Sizzling Eel Rice: pepper rice, garlic butter, corn eel got stuck to the bottom when mixing with the rice, my daughter said it was good, but she'd like a little more season for her taste. 5/5: Sizzling Pork Katsu: very crispy pork with curry sauce on the side (served in a gravy server) pepper rice with garlic butter (a bit salty for me), corn & onions. the portion was double the size of what i was expecting. could have been 2 large pork katsu. i had to take home 1/2 of my sizzling pork katsu. 5/5: service with a smile & very attentive reasonably priced (in my opinion) will be a return customer & try more sizzling rice plates read more

Best unagi don. Reasonably price. Other foods like ramen and sizzling plates also good. read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Unagi Don - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

GREAT restaurant!!!! The quality of food is great! Service is great! Price is sooooooooo reasonable!! We are 15 miles away but still come every week. Love it! read more

The friendliest proprietors. We had two opinionated preschoolers with us and the owners were patient and kind. We all liked the food and enjoyed a relaxing dinner. There was a steady flow of diners but it never felt loud or cramped. Highly recommend as a neighborhood place. read more

Stranger Than Kitchen From the owners of Cupertino's Tong Dumpling comes their newest venture, which serves up the gamut of mixed Asian eats from Chinese Hot Pot to Japanese ramen and a little of everything in-between. Located in South San José's Bloom Plaza at the former TAOBBQ (RiP), Mimi's is bringing some diverse eats to a fairly bland side of town. The Good: *Prices are very inexpensive for what you get. *Order thru a QR code on your phone, food is brought out to your table, and then one pays up front upon completion of meal. *Service is friendly and efficient. *As mentioned above, they have a nice varied menu that has something for everyone. *Ramen was not the best I've ever had, but for $12, it was very not bad. One of those meals that seemed to actually get better as I ate it. *Takoyaki was crispy, hot, and good. I also really enjoyed the bonito flakes shaved on top. *Carissa loved her beef udon, as the noods were cooked perfectly and had a great texture. The Meh: *As I stated several times, the menu is varied, but maybe a little skitzo? Almost wish they'd choose a specific specialty instead of trying to be a jack of all trades. The Ugly: *Bloom Plaza is a little long in the tooth and worse for wear. Also, their hidden location--tucked away btwn Pet Club and CVS--might be a little cursed, as quite a few restaurants have come and gone thru there over the years. TLDr: Tasty Asian eats with friendly service at reasonable prices. read more

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My friend and I arrived here on a Wednesday evening around 6:15 pm and we were looking forward to the dining experience since this place recently opened and been business for only 2 months so far. Asian family owned!! PARKING: The restaurant is tucked in between the CVS and the Pet store. The plaza has lots of parking, so nothing to worry about. AMBIENCE: Lovely atmosphere that my friend and I basically had the restaurant to ourselves! Not many diners were coming in during our dinner. Low lighting for that intimate vibe with cute flora decorating the place. It's an ideal spot to catch up, for a romantic dinner, or a family outing. SERVICE: Fast and seamless since you order dishes through the table QR code. ORDERS: My friend and I shared the 6 piece takoyaki and I got their sizzling eel rice. Their takoyaki was very filling, great ratio of filling and octopus inside. Lots of flavor bursting from the sauces coating it and within too, soft and supple texture. Their sizzling eel rice was amazing. It has everything from the sizzle, the umami flavor, the sauce with the rice and corn, and everything else. The eel was tender and delicious to chew on and savor. I would definitely order this again!! RATING: a true new hidden gem in the south San Jose area that I hope all yelpers come and try :) read more

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Tried this place one random Thursday and it was exceptional! I really liked the service and the decor of this restaurant. Although it is tucked away just right beside kitchen nail bar, it is ALMOST a hidden gem for me. I like that they have sizzling plates here however, not a fan of how chewy the meat was. The chashu ramen on the other hand was chefs kiss!! It has a smoked/grilled flavor to it and the broth was comforting and yummy! I would like to try their hotpot here one of these days and see how they are! read more

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The first thing I noticed when walking in was how clean and well-kept the restaurant looked. The food was enjoyable--we tried the salmon skin roll, deluxe California rolls, regular California rolls, taki maki, and lion king rolls. The only disappointment was the miso soup; it was hot, which was nice, but lacked flavor. The service was typical of most Japanese restaurants. Overall, I felt it was worth returning to try more dishes from the menu. read more

Hidden in the back of an alley is MiMi's Kitchen, a quaint and laid back Asian fusion spot that gives you decent fried food and soups, a "Pocha" like ambiance, and a home family love type of service. For the price, the food is pretty good and you won't get something cheaper anywhere else in the bay. $50 was more than enough for 2 people sharing 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. The food did sit a little bit oily and heavy but overall was satisfying to experience. Seafood appetizers were pretty good and I can't complain on any squid dish under $20. Portion size great. Filling. Looks like a newer establishment so only one server was there, but I imagine as they scale, the number of employees will grow to meet the demand of future customers. Definitely worth a try in the south San Jose area. I can see it be decently popular on Friday and Saturday nights after a night of drinking or pre gaming here. read more

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Beef sizzling plate was great, very flavorful, love the seasoned rice. Tokoyaki balls were nice, but tasted like the premade ones. Pork belly sizzling rice plate was good the pork belly was tender and flavorful, but the rice is not. I waited for more than 30 minutes for my food, it's Fri dinner time. The young lady staff was friendly. She offered us the green salad due to the long wait. read more

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We live in the area and this is our go to. Great asian fusion food. The service is always great and very nice atmosphere. If your looking for some good sizzling plates i they recommend here! read more

MiMi's Kitchen - sizing plate! nigiri and avocado roll! - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

Easy 5 star!! Family run with amazing service by genuinely nice people and the food...outstanding! The sake ngiri, the beef pepper rice, and the creamy chicken noodles were all awesome and went fasft. Just know there will likely be a wait but it is well worth it. I will be back and soon! read more

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This small place is amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect as the entrance is off to the side and you can't see in when approaching. The atmosphere was clean, relaxing, and very comfortable. Dinner was busy and I know why! The food is amazing! I over ordered and brought the left overs home! I will be back and look forward to trying new items from the menu. I recommend the Hot Pot of your choice! read more

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They don't have menus or waiters to take order. They want you to scan a QR code and place order online only. I asked if I can get menu because service was bad in the place and got error when trying to place order online. She told me she had no menu. Like how are you running a restaurant without physical menus?? Then she said she can give me WiFi info and their WiFi wouldn't even load. Ridiculous. If you want to run a restaurant maybe have physical menus and be willing to take orders in person. read more

Mimi's kitchen i love you so much... my mouth is salivating and i slobber over my pillowcase when i dream of this place. I keep the high quality bags after i get takeout. My tummy is rumbling after looking at the dinner i just had cuz man.... portion is big lol and i only had takeout but their takeout service is nice! whoever u are mimi u deserve the biggest kiss ever i love you so much read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Sizzling Eel Rice, Sizzling Salmon Pepper Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered take out from here and first off the take out order was packed so we'll in cute containers in a heat saving bag. So nice! We got the takoyaki, chirashi don, spicy tuna roll and chicken katsu with curry sauce. Everything was great. The curry sauce was packaged separately so the chicken was nice and crispy and there was a ton of fish in the chirashi. The inside of the restaurant is quaint and looks cozy but I was just in briefly to pick up our order. It was pretty full tho so I take that as a good sign. We will definitely eat here again both via take out and dine in options. read more

Introduced this place to my coworkers for lunch today. We had a large order for delivery through Uber Eats. 9x Pork Belly Sizzling Plate, 10x Gyoza, 9x Cucumber Salad, 1x Sweet Potato Fries, 1x Eel Sizzling Plate. It took a while, but understandably, it was a large order. However, they forgot the eel plate when the food arrived, and so one of us had to drive to the restaurant to pick it up. There wasn't a wait staff at the front for about 5 minutes. Maybe busy in the kitchen. It also took a while to get our missing order. Overall, the food was still good and received pretty well from our team meeting. Everything was neatly packaged. As some other businesses may consolidate large orders into bigger containers, I'm glad our 20 so appetizers were individually packaged. read more

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The sizzling beef udon and sizzling beef rice were flavorful and on point! I love that the rice was full of garlic flavor, yum. The stone plates definitely keep the rice crispy and warm. Also tried the takoyaki - absolutely delightful because it's crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside (my leftovers reheated super well in the toaster oven the next day too). I also had an order of the eel nigiri and enjoyed that (perfect crispy edges on the eel with sweet unagi sauce). All prices were very fair especially with today's inflation. We're not from the area but I would definitely return if I was in the area! read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Sizzling beef udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

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This review is long overdue as Mimi's Kitchen has become a neighborhood staple for our family. I agree with the other reviews, describing this place as a hidden gem in the Blossom Valley area. This place is no frills, with a handful of tables, you order via a QR code and the food is reasonably priced an comes out quickly and piping hot. There is a variety of udon, ramen, sizzling rice plates, sushi etc. There is a small team behind the counter making things run smoothly and they are the kindest people! We have come with our toddler multiple times and they are so accommodating and helpful, putting us parents at ease to dine out without the hassle. My go to dish is the beef udon soup and I always start with the cucumber salad. The sizzling rice plates are also delicious, be sure to let the rice sit for a bit to crisp up and mix it well to spread the butter around the dish. If you're looking for a flavorful meal, served by the sweetest people, that won't break the bank but has something for everyone...Mimi's is the place to go! read more

Was craving some sushi and thought we'd give this cute hole-in-the-wall a try! Definitely worth it because the sushi and udon we ate was to die for! You order straight from your phone and the food is quick and delicious. We didn't expect to find such a cute and delicious spot that isn't constantly packed! read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's belated birthday. We had the cucumber salad to share. Each lady ordered their own sizzling plate ( salmon or shrimp). The food was delicious. read more

MiMi's Kitchen - Sizzling shrimp pepper rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Jose, California

Another Hidden Gem Alert! Mimi's Kitchen is tucked away in a strip mall in South San Jose and waiting to be discovered. Parking is plentiful and you won't regret making the adventure out to Mimi's Kitchen for a meal. We went on a Saturday and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome and seated. The restaurant is very cutely decorated and you'll feel instantly at home once you walk through the doors. This is a great place for a date night or a group gathering with friends. The menu consists of a big variety of asian dishes that include sizzling plates, udon, ramen, donburi, and, recently, they added a ton of sushi options to their menu. We appreciated the variety to choose from and knew we absolutely had to try to sushi along with all the other options. Each dish looked delicious and the sushi was immaculately plated. The quality and taste of the food was incredible, and the modest price for each dish was truly the icing on the cake to combine quality and value. We loved the appetizers and the main entree we got in addition to the sushi. Every dish was literally delicious and we can't wait to go back and try all the things we didn't have a chance to try. As we began to eat, the restaurant began filling up so make your way to Mimi's Kitchen before the hidden gem isn't so hidden anymore! read more

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We came in for lunch and it was pretty empty but the service was really good and the food was great. This is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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Highly recommend! The food was great & the takeout was beautiful! A hidden gem in South SJ