We had a really great meal here during our weekend in Miami - beautiful restaurant and really flavorful and unique dishes! Our waiter was incredibly charming and helpful when it came to recommendations. The kitchen was a bit slow and he was so kind as to bring as an extra appetizer. We loved every single one of our dishes, what I really liked was how approachable yet slightly unique each dish was when compared to your traditional chinese restaurant dishes. Our table shared everything, some highlights: cucumber salad (could not get over how flavorful this was), four foot belt noodles (awesome presentation but spicy, the good kind of spice!), chili corn fried rice (LOVED this) and the charred cabbage. DO NOT SKIP ON DESSERT! We got both the Lo Mai Chi + Mai Lai Go and were sooo happy we go both. Insanely good, I am still thinking about both. Would recommend to anyone in town or local for a great dinner. read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Mimi Chinese was a bit hard to find and parking wasn't easy, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. It's dark inside, so photos don't come out great, but the vibe is nice. We tried the Miami Spice menu to sample different flavors, it was fun and the food was good. It's definitely on the pricier side, and the drinks were expensive and underwhelming. Service was solid, and overall it was a nice experience, just not one I'd rush to repeat based on value. read more

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* High end Chinese attempt misses the mark * Although not terrible, nothing I would come back for. * Recipes and wine list need a total overhaul to be competitive in Miami fine dining. read more

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Mimi Chinese is a great modern take on Chinese food in South Beach. The dishes are creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Loved the dumplings and shrimp toast appetizers. The place has beautiful décor with low-light accents, giving it a warm, romantic vibe. Great cocktails and friendly service. The not so great is the parking situation, even with valet parking across the street from Yardbird Table & Bar can be a difficult. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I loved this place, the food was awesome, the service and the vibe was spot on. We tried the 4 foot noodle, the pork belly and the crispy chicken. Everything was delicious. The place is a little hidden no signs and parking is on the street but once you get inside it is a relaxed, modern and cool vibe. They also had some great cocktails .Will definitely go back. Not overly priced. . read more

Mimi Chinese - Drinks at the bar. - Chinese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This place was a disappointment from start to finish. First off, the parking situation makes no sense. The sign is hard to see, and when I walked up, I literally had to step over a passed-out homeless man right by the front door. Not exactly the best first impression. When I asked about parking, I was told they work with the valet at Yardbird--but how would anyone know that before walking in? I decided to stay and give the food a shot, but it didn't get much better. The shrimp toast was $22 for two pieces, and I expected some kind of creative twist, but it was just a greasy sandwich with a single prawn and way too much yum yum sauce. Next, I ordered the soup dumplings--$23 for three, and they even upsold me to add a fourth. All four were stuck to the paper, and when I pulled them up, the soup leaked out completely. Terrible execution. Still hungry, I tried the chicken karaage, eggplant, and belt noodles. The noodles were all presentation but little flavor, with barely any sauce. The eggplant was drowning in soy sauce and inedible. The karaage was basically popcorn chicken--overly breaded and not worth the price. The only positives: the space looks nice inside and the service was genuinely good. But between the parking hassle, the prices, and how bad the food was, I can't give this place more than 2 stars. read more

Mimi Chinese - Shrimp toast - Chinese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We had such an incredible experience at Mimi Chinese in Miami. From the moment we sat down in our cozy love-seat style booth, the atmosphere felt romantic and intimate--perfect for a special night out. We chose the Chef's Choice tasting menu, and it was absolutely the right call. Dish after dish arrived beautifully presented and full of flavor. Our favorites were the chicken dumplings, the refreshing cucumber salad, the crispy and delicious shrimp toast, and the perfectly seasoned stir-fried greens. Every course felt thoughtful, balanced, and exciting. A huge shoutout to our server, Daniel, who made the evening even better. He was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, and he guided us through the tasting experience with genuine enthusiasm. It's rare to have service that elevates a meal so much, but Daniel absolutely did. Overall, an outstanding dining experience--romantic atmosphere, phenomenal food, and exceptional service. We can't wait to come back! read more

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! read more

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It's such a sexy place! Love it' the food and people are amazing! Definitely on my favorite list!

Mimi Chinese is a whole vibe From the second you walk in, the décor and music set the prettiest mood -- chic, fun, and just perfect for a night out. The service was amazing (shoutout to the host, waiters, and runners who were all so friendly and on point. The dumplings were little bites of heaven, I can said with confidence are the best in Miami and the fried rice and noddles wow, sooo flavorful and addictive. Miami spice menu for sure is a good option here. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Mimi Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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I don't even know where to start with this one! The elegance and beauty of this restaurant is out of this world! The service is out of this world. First class rice and the food is just wow. High end Chinese food at its finest. We got the Miami spice menu and very worth it. You get to try a little bit of everything. My favorite were the noodles and general tso chicken! Don't walk, run there! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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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" .... read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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!!! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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. read more

If you're thinking about trying Miami spice here I recommend you find somewhere else. The food was cooked in old, nasty grease and the service was absolutely terrible. The restaurant is cute and that's about the only redeeming quality. Over all I had a terrible time and wish I would've gone to a different restaurant instead of this garbage. read more

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 read more

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 read more

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. read more

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

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 read more

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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. read more

Had a reservation that we arrived early for. We were sat at our table and greeted by our server. We noticed our server had been sat other tables that received cocktails and put in food orders before we had even put in an order for our drinks. Sat and waited over 30 minutes before serviced for our drink order. Got up and walked out noticed other tables had been without drinks or food with heads up looking for their server as well. read more

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 read more

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A fantastic dinner at this beautiful restaurant. Andrea was so helpful and attentive. We loved everything we ate! The shrimp toast and crossed arm dumplings were our faves. Patrons here definitely dressed to impress. Can't wait to go back! read more