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MIMI Chinese

CAN$51 and over

Chinese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Hot spot

Located on the outskirts of Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood, the MIMI story begins with memories of the past. Loud conversation over plates of steaming noodles. The rush of servers moving quickly about in starched white dress shirts and pressed black bow ties. Darkly lit nooks with deep shades of red. The clanking of cutlery as cocktails are shaken swiftly in the background. A fragrant scent of Sichuan peppercorns toasting in the wok. Moments of celebration and togetherness over both new and familiar food. MIMI Chinese offers a place of wonder that brings back a taste of the past.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Make your way to the black-and-red scene inside MIMI, where the dining room glows with neon lights and velvet booths. At this upscale Chinese spot, the belt noodles run four feet long, the chicken wings get stuffed with sticky rice, and cocktails come in panda-shaped mugs. No wonder it ranks on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 505-0799
Website
https://www.mimichinese.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
265 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M5R 1J9
Neighborhood
The Annex
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Experiences

New Year's Eve - Early Seating
CA$130.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the end of 2024 and ring in 2025 with MIMI! Join us as enjoy a special, one night only, 4 course, tasting menu for New Year's Eve. Raw Chaoshan Oyster Dai Style Beef Tartare Caviar Jiandui Yusheng Bluefin Tuna Seafood Lo Mein Char Siu (Truffle Add On $15/person) Scallop Fried Rice Stir Fried Greens Black Pepper Short Rib (Japanese A5 Wagyu Upgrade $45/person) Dessert
New Year's Eve - Late Seating
CA$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the end of 2024 and ring in 2025 with MIMI! Join us as enjoy a special, one night only, 4 course, tasting menu for New Year's Eve. Our later seating will include a glass of bubbles. Raw Chaoshan Oyster Dai Style Beef Tartare Caviar Jiandui Yusheng Bluefin Tuna Seafood Lo Mein Char Siu (Truffle Add On $15/person) Scallop Fried Rice Stir Fried Greens Black Pepper Short Rib (Japanese A5 Wagyu Upgrade $45/person) Dessert

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIMI Chinese offers an "incredible experience" with "great vibes" and "fantastic drinks." While the ambiance is lively and the service exceptional, some find the spice levels intense. Highlights include the "tender char siu" and "perfectly textured belt noodles." A refined dining choice, perfect for those seeking high-end Chinese cuisine.

25 Reviews

K
Kevin
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nothing special, probably Manchu wok is better for the rice. The raw scallop and tuna were the only good dish and it was just ok. Wouldn’t go back, Sunny there sister resto is better
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Lindsay
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at MIMI! Service is an absolutely incredible - all the staff were very kind, knowledgeable and professional. Food was amazing - would highly recommend the four foot noodles. Overall vibe was super cool
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Dan
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While the vibe, service and ambience are all first rate the food is very average, heavily over salted and wildly overpriced. I would not recommend it if you’re looking for a great Chinese culinary experience.
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Eric
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good food and service. It’s a bit noisy but I guess that shows everyone is enjoying themselves. Must try is the signature Char Siu. The sea bass is deboned which is a first for me. Recommended. Overall 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. Wish they serve soup.
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Inbar
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly this we a fantastic experience! Went to celebrate a birthday, the ambiance is nice and cozy, the service was phenomenal, and the food was both delicious and unique. Worth every dollar!
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Brandon
Montreal
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. Incredible staff service and experience. Can’t wait to return
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Kevin
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Received good explanation on the menu items. Had 2 appetizers & 3 entrees & 1 rice & 1 veg. Flavour was off on the entrees - General Tsao chicken too salty & 4' noodle (though impressive display) was too spicy. A bit pricy too, though service was attentive & courteous.
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Justin
Toronto
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great night, and was shocked to be able to get a table at 9:30 on a Friday the night of the booking. I had some guests in from out of town unexpectedly, and we needed to find something special in a hurry. Food was fantastic, as were the drinks. It's a bit pricey but I was very impressed. Specific call-out, while everyone is busy snapping pics of the 4-foot noodles (I think that's what they're called?), the real dish to blow everyone away is the Squid. I've had squid dishes all over the world and this truly blew me away. Exceptionally well flavoured, prefect preparation. 10/10 all day long.
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Nimrat
Montreal
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth a repeat visit. The food and service was amazing 👏
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Vanessa J
Toronto
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mimi’s had been on my list for over a year so I was very excited to finally get here. We had such an amazing table right by the kitchen which had a one way mirror to give us a view of the action. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the fried shrimp toast and scallop crudo. You also want to make sure that you come with at least a group of 4 as the main dishes are very generous. I think the downfall was a bit of sticker shock for the price. More than half our bill was alcohol and we didn’t even drink THAT much (a cocktail each and 2 bottles of lower priced sake). One guest in our party ordered the pepper beef which I think took the bill over the edge. It was great, but I didn’t come to a Chinese restaurant to eat a steak. Would I go back, probably not, but I would recommend this as a must try but just make sure to stick to the more “traditional” dishes to get the most of the experience.
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FAQs

MIMI Chinese is rated 4.3 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

265 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M5R 1J9

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Annex
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
https://www.mimichinese.com/
Phone number
(416) 505-0799

MIMI Chinese

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve - Early Seating

New Year's Eve - Late Seating

Menu

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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