Mimi Chinese Miami

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Mimi Chinese Miami

Restaurant · Miami Beach

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1575 Alton Rd unit 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Regional Chinese cuisine with Hunan, Taiwan, Sichuan, Guangdong specialties  

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1575 Alton Rd unit 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Get directions

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1575 Alton Rd unit 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Get directions

+1 305 701 3137
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The 20 Best Restaurants In South Beach - Miami - The Infatuation

"Mimi has temporarily broken the curse of out-of-town Italian restaurants plaguing South Beach. The Toronto restaurant is a rare combination of sexiness, great service, and flavorful food. While there are a few dishes that should be avoided—like the four-foot belt noodle and the absurdly-priced beef rib—the majority of the dishes soar way above the phoned-in fusion that passes for Chinese food in most of South Beach. Prioritize the hunan chili seabass and shrimp toast, and revel in the thrill of a non-Italian transplant in South Beach." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

https://www.theinfatuation.com/miami/guides/south-beach-restaurants
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Best New Restaurants in Miami, May 2025 | Eater Miami

"Big Hug Hospitality brings Mimi Chinese from Toronto to Miami. The restaurant is an ode to regional Chinese cuisine. Menu highlights at the sophisticated Alton Road space include specialties from Hunan, Taiwan, Sichuan, and Guangdong, like Hunan chili sea bass, hidden crispy chicken, the Four Foot Belt Noodle, and Chongqing hidden crispy chicken. That dramatic noodle dish is currently getting a lot of play on Instagram." - Laine Doss

https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-miami-heatmap
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Mimi delivers lip-numbing spice and Canadian hospitality - Review - Miami - The Infatuation

"In this city, the best Chinese restaurants are casual. Mimi hasn’t changed that fact, but it has filled a gap for Chinese options that are equal parts sexy and flavorful. There’s no more perfect neighborhood for that kind of restaurant than South Beach. Mimi has the typical look of a sceney restaurant that influencers are paid to lie about—red velvet seats, dim lighting, and at least one dish (the unnecessarily long noodle) that exists only for the algorithm. But the staff here disarm you of that notion with earlobe-to-earlobe smiles and heartfelt soliloquies about green beans. That’s true even if you show up in jeans and Vans (we know because it’s what we were wearing). photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus Setting aside the warm hospitality, Mimi is, after all, a sceney South Beach restaurant. And as such, there are a few ripoff dishes you should avoid—like the $130 beef rib that’s the size of a toddler’s forearm and bland compared to the other entrees. Or the four-foot belt noodle whose only purpose is to be filmed. Instead, focus on the tender seabass dishes. One is bathed in lip-tingling hunan chili, the other rests in a zesty blend of ginger and tangerine peel. They’re half the price of the beef rib and triple the flavor. Mimi is not a product of Miami. It's originally from Toronto. But after eating our way through the dozens of other out-of-town restaurants that pop up around our city like invasive skunk vines, we’ll count Mimi as a miniature blessing. Because not only is it, mercifully, not another Italian restaurant. But it cooks with a tangible passion and knowledge of Chinese food that’s unheard of at a restaurant that looks like it should have a frowning bouncer at the front door. Food Rundown photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus Smacked Cucumber Salad It’s garlicky, crunchy, and the most exciting version of a cucumber we've met in quite some time. photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus Shrimp Toast Toast? Golden and seeded. Shrimp to toast ratio? Nearly 50/50. Side of mustard? Sharp. Order this any time you’re within 100 yards of this restaurant. photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus Hunan Chili Seabass The seabass cuts like cheesecake and the fresno chiles piled on top makes your lips tingle with an addicting burn. When they say spicy here, they mean it. photo credit: Daniel Neuhaus House Char Siu It’s tender and sweet, but it’s missing that volcanic red char of a proper char siu. Prioritize the dishes above (and the General Tso chicken) instead. video credit: Julia Malave Belt Noodle They demonstrate the length of this alleged four-foot noodle tableside before snipping it into less impressive bite-size pieces. Yes, it’s the height of most pre-teens, but it’s a stiff noodle that’s too heavy on sichuan peppercorn. video credit: Julia Malave Rice-Stuffed Chicken Wings These off-menu wings are one of our favorite things we’ve had here. They come deboned and stuffed with sticky rice and bamboo shoots. It's normally featured as part of the tasting menu, so we can't gurantee it'll be available a la carte. But it's worth asking politely. video credit: Julia Malave Ma Lai Gao The bouncy cake arrives steaming and with enough springiness to make a backyard trampoline jealous. It’s the perfect not-too-sweet dessert to conclude a Chinese feast." - Mariana Trabanino

https://www.theinfatuation.com/miami/reviews/mimi-chinese-miami
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Restaurants on our Radar for 2025

"Toronto-based David Schwartz and Braden Chong expand to Miami Beach with Mimi Chinese, offering regional Chinese cuisine in a stylish setting." - Kat Odell

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/dining-out/most-anticipated-restaurants-2025-michelin-chefs
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The Latest Miami Restaurant Openings, January 2025 - Eater Miami

"A highly anticipated Miami restaurant opened in late December 2023, bringing the acclaimed Toronto dining experience to the U.S. Mimi Chinese focuses on regional Chinese cuisine with specialties from Hunan, Taiwan, Sichuan, and Guangdong." - Clair Lorell

https://miami.eater.com/2025/1/15/24343582/miami-restaurant-openings-january
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Daisy Cabana

Google
Hard to find, the entrance is tucked into a small, unmarked area that doesn’t really stand out. The place has a bougie, upscale vibe, but it had a strong fishy smell that was pretty distracting, especially if you’re sensitive to that like I am. Service was friendly, but the food took longer than expected. We ordered the shrimp dumplings and the hidden chicken that by the way didn’t even come with steamed rice, that was an additional $4. Honestly, the food was mid, especially for how expensive it was. The shrimp dumplings had zero flavor and tasted like something I could make better at home. The chicken was okay at best, but definitely not worth the hype or the price. Overall, it felt overrated. You can find similar dishes for a third of the price elsewhere. I won’t be returning.

Xinran Ge

Google
This restaurant is very different from ordinary Chinese restaurants. The decoration of this one is very atmospheric and the decoration inside is very much like a bar. The tables and seats are high quality. The person who served me was an Asian. Her service attitude was very good. When we asked about the dishes, she patiently explained to us how each dish was cooked, and the dishes she recommended to us tasted very good. Every dish here tasted good, but the portion was small. I highly recommend the red oil wonton and roasted meat.

Sylvia

Google
Very nice, trendy, and upscale chinese restaurant in Miami Beach near Lincoln Road. It is not your typical Chinese restaurant. It is beautifully decorated and pretty contemporary, which is unexpected. It has a beautiful bar area with counter seating and serves fabulous cocktails and top shelf liquors. The restaurant itself is not huge and feels very intimate. The food is very good and flavorful. The presentation is very nice as well. The portions are generous so they can be shared. The menu is not huge, but it offers great creative dishes like garlic and Vermicelli Prawns, Stir Fried Lamb Leg, Tuna Sea Bass, as well as raw seafood and Caviar service. It is located in a strip shopping plaza, and the entrance is not easily visible . You can easily miss it, so look for the valet parking sign on the sidewalk.

Todd Ellis

Google
Service: top notch. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and timely. Food: high quality, delicious. We very much enjoyed the smacked cucumber salad, general tso's chicken and the stir fried rice noodle rolls. Value: it's a little on the pricey side but I'm confident in saying you get what you pay for here. Would recommend.

Maya Dunn

Google
Perfect spot for a date night! Had an amazing dinner experience at Mimi Chinese! We went for the late night menu, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend starting with the dumplings and shrimp toast. The general tso chicken was out of this world! If you get dessert, you have to get the sponge cake with the icecream. Those two are so indulgent paired! Highly recommend if you’re craving Chinese & an intimate ambiance.

Alan YDR

Google
A gem. Beautiful Chinese restaurant. Excellent service and great food! We enjoyed everything we tried, especially the fried chicken and the coconut soft serve dessert. Great spot for a date or low key dinner with friends.

V C

Google
From the outside, Mimi Chinese on Alton Road is completely unassuming. But step inside, and you’re transported into a Chinese Gatsby fantasy—think old-school NYC glam with subtle Chinese flair. Every detail feels elegant, but never pretentious. We started with two cocktails—the Tea Ceremony, which is as stunning as it is refreshing with citrus and subtle sweetness, and the Mango Steeni, a mango-forward drink that’s light, bright, and equally beautiful. The chicken dumplings came next, sitting in a balanced mild spicy sauce with juicy filling and paper-thin wrappers. Their hot & sour soup was more like a rich tofu-vegetable stew—thick, flavorful, and soul-warming. Among the appetizers, the standout was the shrimp toast. Lightly crispy, beautifully seasoned, and despite the caviar topping (which you can barely taste), it was addictive. For mains, the belt noodle reminded us of an Asian-Italian ragu fusion—deeply savory and comforting. The Hunan chili sea bass is fiery (an 8/10 if you eat the chilis, 4/10 if you don’t), but the fish is tender and juicy. Orange chicken was surprisingly elevated—crispy, flavorful, and not greasy. Even the bok choy, often a throwaway side, was thoughtfully seasoned and delightful with steamed rice. For dessert, don’t miss the Ma Lai Go. It’s a steamed sponge cake with salted egg yolk and rice-based sauce—delicate, elegant, and the perfect way to end. The service? Flawless. One last tip: next time, we’re trying the drink served in a panda cup—it looked adorable. Expect to spend around $100/person or more depending on how much you indulge. We’ll definitely be back. Follow IG @No.Fluff.Just.Flavor for real eats, honest bites, travel tips & foodie gems around the world. Tasting the world one bite at a time.

Max Krzyzaniak

Google
Super swanky, sexy restaurant serving a modern take on traditional Chinese. We were all loving the interior- quickly transporting you into a red themed dome. Came here for a 30th birthday, and while we were all able to try a bit from the menu, nothing quite excited us to come back. My favorites were the Smacked Cucumber Salad and the Stir Fried Green Beans (both small vegetable/side dishes). Very disappointed in the Black Pepper Steak and Stir Fried Rice Noodle Rolls. Maybe we ordered wrong- but our kind waitress helped me ordering family style for the entire table. Loved our experience overall, but I don’t know if we’re running back to return.
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Avi A.

Yelp
Full of style and flavor I visited Mimi Chinese Restaurant for the first time yesterday, and it was an excellent experience from the moment we walked in. The place has a unique vibe, reminiscent of an underground New York restaurant. The décor blends mystery with sophistication, creating an elegant yet cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at ease. Service was on point from the start, beginning with a refined cocktail menu that sets the tone for what's to come. The food menu features modern Chinese cuisine--thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed. For starters, we had the tuna, which was good but not particularly memorable. However, the shrimp toast was absolutely amazing: a kind of toasted sandwich, beautifully presented, with an explosion of incredible flavors. We also tried the pork and shrimp dumplings, which were okay, although I'm not a huge fan of dumplings personally. For mains, we ordered the Hidden Crispy Chicken, the Pork Belly, and the Four Foot Belt Noodle. All of them were fantastic--flavorful, well-prepared, and artfully plated. To finish, we shared the Steam Cake, which was delicious and surprisingly generous--a single portion is easily enough for four people. Overall, I found the pricing fair and in line with other high-end restaurants in Miami. It was a very enjoyable evening shared with friends in a place I would absolutely return to. Highly recommended.
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Kristen K.

Yelp
Ambience and food are definitely worth it. However, my group and I were about to go somewhere else after we waited over an hour for our table when we had reservations. The hostess kept saying "a few more minutes" like 10 times. We were very hangry at that point. When we finally got seated, they had just ran out of the 4 foot noodle which was really the main thing we wanted to order. Sigh. They tried to redeem themselves with an appetizer and a tiny bit of champagne on the house. But let me tell you- the shrimp toast app they gave us was soooo good. So good we ordered another one lol. Everything we ordered per the servers recommendations were all 10/10. The shrimp toast, green beans, noodle rolls and striped jack were unreal. Outside of our initial reservation experience, highly recommend!
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Shahrouz E.

Yelp
Came here on a Friday night and the restaurant has amazing ambience and decoration. All of the staff from the hostess to the servers were very on point and gave out great recommendations. The cocktails were great they even had an in house sommelier. I recommended the belt noodles and Chili sea bass. All around a great experience
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Chi D.

Yelp
I actually would give this place a zero star if I could. What kind of operation has it listed as open specifically on a Tuesday night until 11pm and allows patrons to make reservations (in this case at 9pm via open table per their telephone instructions) and ends up being CLOSED? We showed up extremely dissapointed!!!
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Mona E.

Yelp
Let me set the scene: there is an upscale Chinese restaurant in Miami Beach that is located inside of a Firestone (or rather the same building) I came here for Valentine's Day and it was a good experience. The food was good and the ambiance was nice. Restaurant: overall the aesthetics of this place were amazing. Very well decorated, a more romantic restaurant as the lights are pretty dim, the interior is red. Service: the service was good, but almost too good. It felt like we were being rushed because all the food was coming out so fast, and the second we finished a plate it was already being taken out from beneath us. I mumbled something about the food being hot and they heard me, and gave me a tip on how to make it cool down faster. Which was sweet, but also made it feel like we didn't have much privacy. Food: overall pretty good but some dishes definitely did not hit the mark for me, and for the price we paid, it definitely should have. I really recommend the chicken dumplings, and the smashed cucumber salad. The sea bass (ginger) and the noodles, both of which I was super excited for were honestly a bit disappointing. I think they were missing a bit of acidity, and I felt like after dipping them in the vinegary sauce of the cucumber salad it was much better. The steak was perfectly cooked and I really liked the fried rice that had lobster (and is supposed to have pork but we opted out). The rice was missing a bit of seasoning, but the steak was very salty, so they balanced eachother out. The bok choy was also a bit disappointing, as it felt a bit undercooked. I usually love bok choy but I think this one should have been cooked a bit longer. The dessert that we got was good, it was a steamed cake with duck egg custard inside and a milky sauce on top. Yummy, and good if you don't have a huge sweet tooth. Their drink selection is expansive and they even offer mocktails!

Alex F.

Yelp
Food is awful. Served cold. Ceiling is falling apart as soon as you walk in, looks like they don't take care of the space. Added one star because the waitress was nice. Sent 2 dishes back. The ginger sea bass came out cold as ice, freaked us out, and the hidden chicken; it is just chicken dark meat nuggets tossed with peppers and onions. Both dishes were just gross. Would never go back. On the way out was told "come back during busy season it's much better" ....
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Stephanie G.

Yelp
I visited Mimi Chinese for dinner on Sunday night with two of our friends. We'd made a reservation for four at 7 PM, but a member of our party was unable to make it, so my friend who'd made the reservation called the restaurant to let them know we'd be three instead of four. When she called, she was told on the phone that the reservation was for two at 7:30 PM (it wasn't). Confused, we arrived at 7 PM and were seated immediately because the restaurant wasn't busy yet. The restaurant is decorated in red and has lovely lighting. I especially liked the seating. We perused the menu for a few minutes and decided on an appetizer, but our server explained that we would have to order everything at once. So, we hurriedly decided on all the items so as not to keep him waiting. To start, we ordered the CROSSED ARM CHICKEN DUMPLINGS, which were good but a little bland (despite the sauce they're served with), and the SMACKED CUCUMBER SALAD which was nothing special. We then shared the GENERAL TSO CHICKEN, GINGER & SCALLION SEA BASS, STIR FRIED RICE NOODLE ROLLS and the BLACK PEPPER STEAK. When our food was served, we were given the GREEN SCALLION FRIED RICE instead of the STIR FRIEND RICE NOODLE ROLLS, but that was quickly corrected. Luckily, the service was pretty good, because the meal left much to be desired. The chicken was the best of the entrees, in my opinion. The fish was perfectly cooked, but also a bit bland. The stir friend noodle rolls were nothing to write home about. The worst thing we ordered was the BLACK PEPPER STEAK, which of course was the most expensive thing we ordered (we somehow missed the whopping $129 price tag). We'd ordered the steak medium, but when it arrived, it was overcooked and bland (probably closer to well done than medium). It was so bad in fact that I only took a bite of it, which turned out to be a very good thing because we all got sick after the meal. One of the three got sicker than the other two and she'd just happened to have eaten more of the steak than the other two. So we've surmised that the steak was the culprit. For dessert, we shared the sundae, which was enjoyable. Overall, I'd give Mimi Chinese one star if it weren't for the service which was actually quite good. I was very much looking forward to trying Mimi Chinese since finding good Chinese food in Miami is a challenge. Sadly, I was grossly disappointed with the experience.
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Kristy M.

Yelp
This place was highly recommended by one of my friends, so I had to check it out! The ambiance was very romantic and elevated, lots of red and black in their decor. Loved the hidden crispy chicken (however it wasn't covered in red chillis like I was hoping), the shrimp toast, and the chicken dumplings. Our waiter even suggested truffle noodles (off the menu) which was fire!! The service was amazing at first, but slowly as we got more and more into our dining experience, our waiter was nowhere to be found. The food took forever and we waited a good 30 minutes for our check. It may have been cause the place started to become busy but regardless, solid experience overall.
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Robert L.

Yelp
I was skeptical going in to Mimi. But everything we ate was top notch! Shrimp toast was so good I could eat 10 of them. Char Siu and spicy Sea bass were huge portions and really tasty. But the best thing we are was the Rice Roll. Like eating an amazing Chinese pasta dish. Expensive but well worth it. Will definitely be back!
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Olivia S.

Yelp
The food was yummy, service was on point and delicious drinks. Best things were the drinks and their long noodles. Dark and moddy decor overall a nice experience.
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John W.

Yelp
Really enjoyed my time at Mimi. Once inside you don't really feel like you're on Miami Beach. Love the intimacy of the space, the ambiance, and the attention to detail. The mojito is very different and worth a try. We started with the chicken dumplings and they couldn't have been better. The ginger sauce is fantastic. The General Tso's Chicken is very good. That said, if you're not into sweet flavors it may not be the best entree. The sea bass is a whole fish, not a filet, and mostly without bone. They have two versions, one savory and one very spicy. We also had the scallion rice. It was good but we would have preferred the shrimp fried rice. All in all, it was a very good experience. We also enjoyed the service as well.
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Jody L.

Yelp
We went to Mimi's last Saturday for a last minute date night, and we couldn't say enough about how great it was. We sat at the bar and immediately when we sat down, we were welcomed by Mario right away. Mario, and all the staff (especially the bar staff!) were incredibly attentive, the food came fast, and there was not a moment our drinks were empty! We did the chef's choice / tasting menu and added the shrimp toast with uni in addition as well. We had four courses in total with 3-4 separate dishes with each of the courses. It was so much food, we had to take home almost a whole course! The food was incredible, and for the amount of food, the tasting menu was definitely worth it. I couldn't recommend Mimi's more, and will be back again soon!
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Maria V.

Yelp
I've been on the looking for a good Chinese restaurant in the area and was hoping that would be Mimi. Nice ambiance and design of the restaurant, The service staff seemed a little overwhelmed. However, all our dishes came out in timely manner and the dishes were explained and presented well. Food wise I felt indifferent about some items. My favorites were the green beans and cucumber salad. The Hunan sea bass was pretty good, intense on the chilis for those with sensitive stomach. The belt noodle I had high hopes for but it was my least favorite thing we ordered. I would come back to try some more items on their menu
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Yamel F.

Yelp
Miami has finally landed a food-focused, phenomenally tasting Chinese restaurant. Everything about this place makes it a stand out restaurant in the overpopulated food scene. The ambience is perfect for a date night, although it does get loud and is quite dark (being your readers!) but it's very intimate, the decor is beautiful, and overall you feel transported to another dimension. The food is really why we're here; Miami doesn't have enough Chinese places where the food is traditional, specially not in a convenient location (hello tropical Chinese). I was pleasantly surprised, and left incredibly full! The scallop had all the components to make it an amazing dish, but it didn't blow me out of the water; Stick to the dumplings! As far as General Tso chicken goes, I've had my share and can confidently say this is one of the best ones. It's all the flavors of your inexpensive comfort food, elevated. The supreme fried rice was just okay, but it's a massive portion and great for sharing! The 4 foot belt noodles was so fun, they bring scissors to the table and cut up this GIANT noodle right at the table. Very fun! Overall the flavors were good but it needed more beef!!! It felt like the beef sauce wasn't hanging to the noodle but I still enjoyed it! Now for the real star, you can't miss the steamed cake dessert. I can't say enough good things about this! Just get it and thank me later. As for service, everyone was very attentive, super friendly, and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable. Great experience, we will be back very soon for more!
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Sarah V.

Yelp
Fantastic first experience at Mimi Chinese! If you come definitely ask for Mike, he's here on the weekends and he was absolutely phenomenal. Also, highly recommend you do the tasting menu! You get so much food and get to try a variety of awesome dishes. The dumplings, scallion oil noodles, stir fried greens and the soft serve were some of our favs. Can't wait to come back and try even more!

Adam G.

Yelp
Great food but the staff is clueless, untrained and rude. Mistakes happen (on processing payment)... manager acknowledged issue but kept giving excuses and refused to simply apologize, astonishing! When this restaurant came from Toronto they should have brought the favorite Canadian word "sorry" with them. Customer service this bad, Mimi will not survive - Miami has plenty of options... go somewhere else that appreciates your business with a bit of humility and some genuine Miami hospitality, not here!
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Enrique P.

Yelp
One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever visited. The food is tasty and unique in their style. The place is very cool and great service.
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Max K.

Yelp
Super swanky, sexy restaurant serving a modern take on traditional Chinese. We were all loving the interior- quickly transporting you into a red themed dome. Came here for a 30th birthday, and while we were all able to try a bit from the menu, nothing quite excited us to come back. My favorites were the Smacked Cucumber Salad and the Stir Fried Green Beans (both small vegetable/side dishes). Very disappointed in the Black Pepper Steak and Stir Fried Rice Noodle Rolls. Maybe we ordered wrong- but our kind waitress helped me ordering family style for the entire table. Loved our experience overall, but I don't know if we're running back to return.
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Amanda S.

Yelp
Tried Mimi's for the first time and it lived up to the hype. The ambiance inside is super swanky and elevated for starters. Service was prompt and the server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu which was appreciated. The food was amazing, especially the chicken dumplings! Definitely check this place out if you're in the Miami area!
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Sia K.

Yelp
Came here for girl night dinner out and it was such a vibe inside. We ordered drinks that were delicious! The food we ordered the long noodles and find the fried chicken in the peppers. It was such a cool touch to the dish but I thought this dish was super salty. For desert we ordered the Hong Kong pastry with the ice cream. We waited for 15 mins till they told us the ice cream maker was broken so they gave us a free desert. It was the Seasame cheese cake. It was okay but the ice cream would have been better with the desert we picked. They were super nice and helpful. Definitely recommend if you are craving some Chinese food
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Jessica B.

Yelp
First impression, the hostesses are lovely and accommodating, the decor is modern yet inviting and comfortable. This is the second night. Things are not usually perfect while a restaurant works out the kinks. What I must say is Mimi's handled not only the kinks but a prickly situation with excellent service (Jeffrey), polite and patient responses. The food is very good, the service is excellent... Be sure to get chicken dumplings, scallion rise and black pepper steak.
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Kelvin E.

Yelp
I had a great experience at mimi. The food was very delicious. I was very happy by the guidance of our server Jeffrey or maybe his name was Jeremy, the very tall guy with glasses. He was very helpful and my night a special one, celebrating my anniversary with my girlfriend. The ambiance was very romantic and elegant. Really liked this place. Once again, The food was delicious

Lucky R.

Yelp
My friends and I had read a bad review of this place in The Infatuation but we wanted to give it a chance anyway. Big mistake. The food is edible. But not much more than that. One of us recognized the chef and we noticed he wasn't Asian. That shows in the food. Like "wannabe" Chinese, but not actual Chinese richness or authenticity. There is an amazing Chinese restaurant in SF w/ a Michelin star called Mr. Jiu's, that is the absolute best my partner and I have ever tasted. Wow does Mimi fall short of that greatness. Belt noodle was so spicy and too much salt. "Stir fried greens" is basically Publix lettuce with shrimp sauce on top. I will pass. General Tso Chicken nice but not at this price. Clearly the best dish on the menu cause every table had a bowl. I did like my LaLa Land spicy drink. Shoutout to Mario, he made it perfectly for me. The ambiance is what works here. Subdued, intimate lighting. Very nicely done. Basically imagine eating takeout fried rice in a chic Manhattan loft, that is what Mimi does best. Will probably close before the summer. Another Chinese restaurant Yue Chinese is opening up, gonna steal all the business.
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Claudia D.

Yelp
Ambiance is cool but hidden chicken was a disappointment. Good dumplings and service, decor.
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Gary G.

Yelp
First the good news; the chicken steamed dumplings are excellent. The remainder of the food was tasteless, cold and expensive. Might be the WORST Chinese food I have ever eaten.
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Vancy S.

Yelp
Mimi's Chinese open its doors recently and we had to give it a try. It is the latest concept from Big Hug Hospitality a Toronto based restaurant company. It was a little hard to find and to see the sign for the restaurant, but luckily the hostess saw me from the inside and came out to greet me. The hostess staff was friendly and patient. My girlfriend was running behind and they were understanding. When we were guided to our seat, the ambience was accented with soft red lighting that gave a very warm and welcoming energy. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. We ordered the lychee martini my favorite cocktail. For food we started with shrimp toast then to belted noodles, and hidden chicken. The presentation of the longevity noodles was great. The staff brings it to the table and does a noodle pull then cuts it for us. The hidden chicken was my favorite and love that you dig thru the dry red peppers to find the delicious chicken pieces. We ended the night with the soft cake with custard filling, delicious. The whole experience and food elevated our dining
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christopher w.

Yelp
First of all, the service was first rate. Our waitress and everyone who brought out the courses were excellent. Ambiance was nice but the tables for 2 were very close to each other, we didn't mind but the lady next to us looked uncomfortable about it when she was seated. I was really looking forward to trying this place and all the good reviews I read could have set me up to be disappointed, and I was. We tried the tasting menu which was expensive, but they had a lot of interesting dishes so we gave it a go. I could go into details about each course but will summarize that nothing was especially good. Highlights from reviews I read included the belt noodle and sea bass, they were nothing special. Particularly bad was a fishy rice dish. We have enjoyed tasting menus at other restaurants and were glad we did because the food was so good and we never would have tried the selections otherwise; pretty much everything we had here we wouldn't try again.

Traci W.

Yelp
Mimis Chinese! Mami help me my stomach kills, we are foodies and had everything. I'll start from the top. Ambiance and decor very nice! But super loud definitely did not think about acoustics. Drinks were good. Cucumber dish average , chicken dumplings were very good, with the ginger sea bass and the 4ft noodles. Remember these dishes cause if someone makes you go order this And I mean if they make you go! Cause I would pass. The disaster continues ..... the hidden chicken not sure if they named it cause it's under 100s of chili peppers or because you're better off not finding it. Then the lamb not as bad as the chicken. Then we got the steak! $128 of overdone hard meat with 4 onions on top. Service was also not good. I couldn't get out of there fast enough! So I paid and ran out and except for the steak I don't even know what it cost me. Coming soon space for rent
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Jill L.

Yelp
I was really looking forward to an amazing upscale Chinese food experience and that is what I got. First of all the place is beautiful comfortable and friendly. Service was spot on. I was using my phone flashlight to see the menu and before I know it a light was provided they were just always there but not in your face. The menu really offered a variety of choices for all tastes spicy, mild ,classic or something different. We started with the shrimp toast hands down one of the best I have tasted. The cucumber salad refreshing. Next came the fried shrimp. I have read other comments and I don't understand they were so delicious skin head and all. The 4 foot noodles were fun cooked perfectly My friends loved the Hunan chicken I must say not my favorite. The chicken was cooked right but a bit boring compared to the rest. Pork belly sweet and delicious . Lastly for desert black sesame cheese cake . Can't wait to go back
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Joe B.

Yelp
Hard to believe a restaurant can be this bad but somehow Mimi's manages to get there. The food is extremely ordinary but I wish that was the worst of it but it's not. Service is completely indifferent; every single drink was delivered to the wrong person, every dish the same. My sparkling water glass was empty and finally someone came to fill it and literally poured two drops and said nothing else. Didn't ask if we wanted another bottle and never came back with any more. The bill came with items on the check we didn't order but at that point we didn't even complain and were just happy to get the heck out of there. The check included a 20% tip but on the credit card receipt it made no mention of it and just had a line for a tip. The restaurant is a total embarrassment and will surely face the same fate of David Grutman's former restaurants in the same spot. Save your money and don't waste your time.
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Lani F.

Yelp
What a dining experience!!! Take your time and enjoy everything from the amazing cocktails (the hubs loved the red lantern) to the sumptuous desserts (loved the coconut ice cream). Terrific starters like the shrimp toast. If you lean towards the spicier dishes make sure to get the stacked cucumber salad. Excellent service (ask for Jeff) and great ambiance! Make your reservation now!
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Nicole M.

Yelp
This is one of the worst restaurants I have ever been in Miami. The service was horrible. No explanation or recommendations on the dishes at the start of the service. The server that took care of the couple next to us was so engaging and gave recommendations based on what they were looking for. It took about 20 min for a waiter to even come to our table to get drinks ordered. He then asked us if we were ready to order food without explaining menu. We asked if adding the pepper steak was too much and he said "no". Food then took forever to come out.. best thing was the shrimp toast. The pepper steak was the worst thing actually. My husband and I only had one piece each because of how overcooked it was and spicy.. again no explanation to hold off on the sauce due to spice. The one piece I took, was all fat. We then waited 20 minutes for the waiter to come back to our table. I had to flag another waitress down and ask for the check. Do you think our waiter asked us if everything is ok? Why we didn't touch the steak? Nothing. He simply brought the check. It gets worse... he gave us the wrong check. He had to void it completely and then give us our new check. Not even acknowledging that we didn't even eat the steak. The server taking care of the couple next to us even gave them a free dessert due to the wait. I don't like writing bad reviews, however I would not recommend this restaurant.

Marianne H.

Yelp
Excellent service and amazing food! Loved the mushroom broth, wanting recipe! The shrimp toast was amazing! My husband loved the chicken dumplings!! All so good will definitely be back! The management staff is the best ever! All restaurants should follow their lead!!

Shane H.

Yelp
food was amazing. service impeccable . everyone was genuinely happy to have me there and provide great service. you could feel the happiness and pride in everyone there.

Casey M.

Yelp
Was really looking forward to a good Chinese restaurant in south beach At this level ($$$$I like Mr Chow's a lot. But there have been some inconsistencies lately- so happy to try something new I'll preface this by saying Mimi's is very new. And perhaps I'll try again next year if I see a lot of good reviews and if friends try it and like it -space is beautiful -Hostesses were super pleasant and accommodating - ordered a Manhattan- superb Here's where things went Sount - ordered crispy chicken - it arrived as a huge platter piled several inches high- the server advised "crispy chicken with 100 (some sort of spicy peppers ) and that the chicken is buried under the peppers- (which shouldn't be eaten) and it's ok to make a mess What was under the peppers were the driest chicken nuggets-I've ever experienced. They were heavily salted and must have been washed in a hot sauce before being re-baked for hours - with little flavor, being overcooked, and enough salt to raise anyone's blood pressure- I realized searching for more "nuggets" was a waste of time - next came the shrimp dish ($58.00) Approx 6 butterflied shrimp - looking dry and covered with some sort of breadcrumbs Looking like they were the last 6 shrimp in a warming tray at a Carnival Cruise buffet - I moved forward anyway. Luke warm and again so salty that any flavor ( which seemed negligible) was just overwhelmed. Rendering them virtually flavorless. Next came sautéed greens- although green beans had be ordered ( the server didn't write down our order - so I assume that's where the mistake arose) The Green beans came out almost 10 minutes later and like the shrimp - covered in some sort of breadcrumbs- Taking a fork full I was so overwhelmed by the salt that I couldn't swallow them. They were simply inedible. I told the server , asked for the check (they did take the beans off) Paid and left Not only was the food really bad. The prices were astonishing . I look forward to seeing if this shakes out and if this is only very serious early opening mis-steps

Chrisitne K.

Yelp
The space is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the service is excellent. I'll definitely be returning!