A hidden gem in the neighborhood! The hummus was phenomenal read more

I've been to this restaurant many times and enjoy the food however last night I went with a friend and had very poor and unprofessional service. The waitress told us they were out of white wine so I asked about beer and she said they did not have it on the menu yet but I could choose from what was in the store. I asked should I just go to the store and select and she said yes so I did and chose a beer that said it was $5. My friend tasted it and liked it so she went and got one as well. When the bill came we were charged $12 plus tax (and tip) per beer. I asked about it and she said oh yes they are marked up. I said well that's quite expensive for a can of beer you could have mentioned that and she just shrugged like oh well. These two beers ran us $30. I sadly won't be back. read more

After a long, weary pilgrimage through Brooklyn (our first time), we finally arrived here, which turned out to be an oasis in a not-so-appealing neighborhood. To our delight the place was small but well- appointed with gorgeous wood paneling, an open kitchen, warm lighting, and solid wood tables adorned with a few sprigs of fresh flowers. We were seated promptly at the window at a tiny candlelit romantic table by none other than Mimi herself. As others have noted, the menu is small, but everything we ate was sublime. The complimentary olives and pickles to start were a fresh departure from the typical bread routine. We of course got a hummus dish, with ground beef and pine nuts, which was smooth and creamy; next was seniya (ground lamb pie) which was new to me but I enjoyed the savoriness of the meat with the nuttiness of the tahini. The pita which came with the hummus was to die for: fluffy and piping hot, so hot you had to juggle it in your hands to cool it. We got another order of pita which cost a little bit extra (1.50) but that's nothing compared to how good it is. To finish we had kuncham (sp?) for dessert which were yummy and dense. Service was quick and attentive, with complimentary refills on mint sage tea. Love the old-school bell-ringing between the waitress and the kitchen -- every time it rang my head poked up like a gopher out of a hole to see if the next dish was ours. Prices were very reasonable for the quality; we're thinking of coming back to see what weekend brunch is like. Very happy to have discovered this little gem. Thanks Yelp! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - olives and pickles to start - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lovely experience here at this homey spot. 7 tables and it's a right squeeze. So, come early or late so you don't have to wait. Started with the chickpea hummus and cauliflower salad- both terrific and just about full- especially after the pita. Entrees- lamb stuffed peppers and shakshuka- both very tasty- but we were so full that we just shoveled the food in our mouth. Dessert- milk pudding with grapefruit and pistachios- spectacular This chef definitely has a nice touch. Good service and cozy ambience. Will def be back for sure! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Lamb stuffed (red) peppers and shakshuka- both terrific. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was really yummy!! No complaints. Attentive service. I have no snide remarks to say about them. They didn't have ketchup but I was fine with that! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - AIJA - $11 Potato herb frittata, labneh, quinoa tabbouleh salad, za'atar pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious gourmet hummus in a restaurant in a not so trendy neighborhood in brooklyn Who'd thunk it. The hummus varieties are varied and excellent, the bread fresh and the portions ample. Since I live in L.A. i found the pita bread to be fresh and appropriate, but it is not unique when you live in the heart of fresh pita sources in los angeles. However, the food was good, the prices appropriate and it was very quiet and, to our delight, fine for the 7th month old we took for our dining companion. read more

I knew the existence of this restaurant because of my Japanee guide book, so I had thought it was for tourists. However, there were pictures of their dishes which looked so delicious, so I went to try it out. The restaurant is located in Flatbush, which is a slightly remote place to me, but I stopped by there while I was walking around Prospect Park. The inside was so bright and pretty. I ordered Shakshuka Merguez with shepherd salad, pita bread and lemonade. The pita bread came right out of the oven and it was so delicious on its own. The salad was just ok because it was a little too sour. Read More... http://www.tabelog.us/reviewers/dtaniwaki/reviews/5713 read more

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Yum! Whenever I want a healthy meal in Ditmas Park, I head to Mimi's. This restaurant is small but mighty. I haven't eaten anything here that I haven't liked. Very good hummus, sandwiches, etc. Plus, if you eat there and take your receipt to the craft beer shop next door, you'll get a discount. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Iraqi Pita Pocket - my new fav meal from Mimi's! (This was take out) - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When In Brooklyn, make your way over to Mimi's. This was a quaint spot, the staff was friendly and really knew a lot about the menu. This was my first time having Chicken Shawarma, period and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I like the flavors- especially the onion. The pita was fresh and had a nice crunch when you first bite into it. read more

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UPDATE: Mimi's now delivers! http://ditmaspark.blogspot.com/2009/05/mimis-hummus-starts-delivery.html read more

Simple, clean, tasty. You can easily miss it since the place is squeezed between 2 other stores, but it worth to look for. I can't say that they have the best food I had, but I can say that it is unique, and tastes that I haven't taste for a long time. I had hummus plate with mushroom. Good. Shakshuka with meat. Exec lent. Lemonade. Good. Pita bread. OK The service was very good and vine is of a healthy place. Visit! read more

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This place is so good! I was so surprised to see this cute restaurant in Flatbush and I had to try it. I am a vegan, so I am always on the hunt for restaurants in Brooklyn that offer vegan options. I loved the decor of the place and the staff were really friendly. This space is very small, so it could get crowded really quickly. I had mushroom hummus (which was amazing), roasted cauliflower, braised beets and Mimi's sandwich. Everything was really good! I'm not a huge fan of beers but I really enjoyed their very salad. I would definitely recommend this place for brunch and I will also come back to Mimi's hummus. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - The mushroom hummus. Doesn't look too appetizing in this photo but it's really amazing! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place. Small but very cute and the food is a delicious. Loved the hummus and cauliflower as appetizers. Had the Mujadarra bowl, which was filled with healthy ingredients. Nice selection of craft beers and if you bring your receipt to the Cortelyou Craft Beer store next store you get a discount. The Iraqi pita sandwich is also banging and for only $8 you can't go wrong. read more

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Ate here this past weekend as we were passing through the area. I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl and an unsweetened iced tea, the rest of the table got the traditional hummus to share, chicken shawarma pitas and another person also got the bowl. The only way to describe the hummus is overpriced hipster hummus. It was extremely watery, the flavor was off and not to mention they only gave us one piece of wheat pita that looked like it came out of a bag for 5 people eating what was a decent sized appetizer, they also charged us extra for more. My bowl the chicken shawarma did not taste like what I am used to and I have eaten at my fair share of middle eastern restaurants. I took a look at the chicken shawarma pitas my friends were eating and the sauce was oozing out of it and not in a good way. I like to comment mostly on the food at a restaurant and while service is important I won't always negatively review a place because of the service if the food is phenomenal. Not the case here, service was sub par to say the least, the prices are high for what they are serving, would definitely not come back here. read more

I don't want to rate this Fantabulous restaurant. I'll never get a table again. The food is GREAT! It's superb!!! read more

Had the regular hummus, cauliflower, eggplant side, and tabouli. Hummus was top-notch; no strong bitter taste like some spots serve. Cauliflower was very tasty as was the eggplant. Tabouli was good although red onion in there was a little strong for my taste. Pita was thick, fluffy and fresh. Appreciated the overall pride evident in the food preparation as well as attention to detail. read more

Good but not great and missed taboulleh salad from meal u on delivery. The pita bread was the best part

It was sooooo delicious!!! The best sakshuka in Brookline!!! The space of restaurant is so comfortable!!! I will recommend it read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food great service really cute spot great for summer nights and awesome beer to boot

One cold, three-inch piece of sausage, cut in half lengthwise was FOUR DOLLARS. Girl, BYE read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - The entirety of the cold $4 side of merguez sausage that was delivered to me a few minutes ago. One three-inch sausage. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place for some middle eastern food, small and cozy about 8 tables, service is great food is delicious. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a nice place!! I was there last week, and what can i tell you, delicious. The people who work there are very nice, and the place is quiet and relaxing. I was sitting by the window, watching the Cortelyou street, and knew that this is not the last time they will see me. The only reason for 4 stars, and not 5, is the fact that beside the food, the place has nothing to do with the kind of food they offer. But maybe that's part of its magic. Good Hummus, Nice people. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Hummus Masabacha Plate. Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We was around the corner yesterday and we were famished and as we are huge fans of hummus we went for this place and we didn't regret it! Service is nice and fast, the food is not the cheapest but VERY delicious. I've eaten the best hummus there ever, although I've tried many places already. I would go back! read more

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The mushroom hummus was very fresh and tasty The mimosa was made with fresh orange juice so it was very refreshing. The beef kebab was very good overall a nice little neighborhood place read more

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I've only been to Mimi's once, but I'm still thinking about the roasted cauliflower with garlic, lemon, and a drizzle of tahini. It'd be the perfect dish to serve a cauliflower skeptic. Cauliflower skeptic (noun): one of those poor souls who "doesn't like cauliflower" because they've only ever tried it raw, on a veggie platter, potentially dipped in ranch dressing. Roasted cauliflower generally, and Mimi's roasted cauliflower specifically, is a game-changer for you skeptics. Roasting the cauliflower transforms the flavor: it's savory and meaty, offset by the tangy tahini and lightened with lemon juice. Mimi's is adorable, too- the perfect place to catch up with a friend over lunch, which is exactly what I did. Don't miss the cauliflower! read more

I had never heard of shakshuka until Mimi's Hummus (or as I lovingly refer to it, Himi's Mummus...try saying it, you know u like it) and now my mate and I are big shakshuka fans. Shakshuka at mimi's is like a tomato-y stew with eggs. It comes with a little side Israeli salad (diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions). The hummus here is also delicious, creamy and fresh. The pita bread is soft, thick, fluffy, and warm. The kind of bread my dreams are made of, if you really want to know. This place is very small, but the wait has never been that bad when I've come in. Get yourself some Mimi's. read more

I had an excellent meal here on Friday and had me craving more Mediterranean food on Saturday. Mimi's is a small imitate place that offers great food. These are the types of restaurants I love to frequent. Ordering hummus here in a clean nice Establishment was a pleasure. Whomever Mimi is, she's doing a fine job and I will return next time I visit Brooklyn. read more

Mimi's Hummus is a small, quaint little spot on Cortelyou. Great food. Mint lemonade was refreshing and a definitely enjoyed the meat hummus. I'd rate higher however if it wasn't for the waitress I encountered when my friends and I dined here. She asked if the service wasn't good because I didn't leave a huge tip. She mentioned that good service deserves a 20% tip. I thought this was a terrible faux pas on her part. Exceptional service gets 20%. Good service gets a 15% tip and as I explained, I just put an arbitrary number that I thought was reasonable. Working out the math, I left a tip of 13.24%. You know what a 15% tip would've been on that bill? $1 more than what I tipped. $1? Really? In the scheme of things, discussing the tip with a customer when it's a matter of $1 is a little ridiculous. I felt like she was trying to guilt trip me into tipping more. That exchange left a sour taste in my mouth and I'm not interested in dining here again. This is not how you win customers. That was the first time a waitress ever did that when I dined somewhere. My friends and I looked at each other, bewildered by the exchange. Then we left. We said goodnight to the staff without them saying a word. Awkward to say the least. Not to mention rude. The food did rock though. So I'm conflicted. I hope she's not the only waitress there. If she is... Yeah. No thanks. read more

Food smells very bad. The shakshuka is not from real tomato it's from tomatoes in a can which is disgusting!!!! I love malabi so much but this is the worst ever this sauce was horrible Pita kabab was to dry and my place is small so bad from this food I think the owner never tasted the food Even the salad is bitter Sorry for my bad review i never wrote any review but this one was too much my worst experience with food ever you guys broke the record I'm so serious and so disappointed from what i just eat But this is what happen when you're trying to save money and you put the chef in the kitchen with doesn't even know what is the taste of Israeli food!!!!!!! read more

Wonderful hummus and all natural dishes. everything is fresh and tasty. service is great. only drawback might be that the place is a bit small. but go anyway. it will be worth it. read more

I ordered lunch from Mimi's today. Mimi you let me down ;'{ I live and work in the neighborhood. I always pass Mimi's but never went there to eat since it's kind of small inside and I don't like being super close to other people when I'm trying to inhale mah food. Service: Audrey was pleasant. Food: UGH. WAHHHH ;( I've looked at their menu countless times... and their pictures (cuz i'm a creep) and I decided to order the beef sandwich lunch special with cauliflower salad and a lavender lemonade (total $16.33 w tax) BEEF SANDY: i don't know. I just don't. SO BLAND. Maybe i'm spoiled because im used to eating seasoned ETHNIC food. This is a Mediterranean restaurant, right? ~Hummus spread : tasted like nothing. so bland. The sabra hummus from the supermarket has a better taste. ~ Pan fried eggplant : BLAND ~ Beef: BLAND ~ The pine nuts were overkill. ~ KUDOS for the raw red onions, outstanding LMAO. ---- The Beef sandwich was dripping with oil, had absolutely NO flavor. The only thing i could taste was the red onion. It was like eating something but you don't even know what it is because you can't identify any one flavor because IT HAD NO FLAVOR. CAULIFLOWER SALAD: very tasty. I would order this again. LAVENDER LEMONADE: it was alright. Mimi, you hurt me. You really did. Not only was your food overpriced, but it didn't showcase any flavors AT ALL. I've visited Morocco and their cheapest, low grade sandwiches taste a million times better than what I had from MiMi's -- because it ACTUALLY TASTED LIKE SOMETHING. If you want decent Mediterranean food - there are many places on Coney Island Avenue that serve delicious, FLAVORFUL, authentic dishes. I might return. Only to try the Shakshuka tho ... bcuz i like eggs. read more

I was really excited to try this place based on the reviews. I ordered a shakshuka, and it just wasn't to my liking. and I LOVE shakshuka. Maybe too many big pieces of onions. The eggs were cooked properly though. The stuff was friendly and nice. and the carrot cake dessert was awesome. read more

Enroute to visiting Ditmas Park, a friend suggested Mimi's for brunch. Actually - it was more like he commanded us to go to Mimi's for brunch. Never ones to turn down a strong recommendation, Mimi's was our first stop. We started with Stumptown coffee and told our waitress that we were to share all the plates between the two of us - which was a plentiful amount for a hungry couple. Cauliflower salad was ordered and brought out first along with Israeli salad and spicy pickled veggies for our green Shasuka. The "green" coming from Swiss chard. Unlike the more traditional Shasuka, aside from the chard, this one was also topped with goat cheese. The yogurt based cauliflower salad was cold and refreshing alongside the Shasuka, which was hearty. When at Mimi's hummus, it would be in bad taste to leave without sampling the hummus (duh). We opted for the mushroom style which was topped with a mushroom stew. The hummus at Mimi's is a traditional base (chick peas) and is just as creamy as promised. The topping is what sets each option apart. I can see why Refinery 29 said this was a top notch spot for a NYC brunch. This was waaaaaay better than the trendy Mediteranian brunch I had in soho recently. Worth the trip down Courtelyou. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - delicious cauliflower salad, israeli salad, mushroom hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Apparently to make really great hummus (besides the obvious of not using canned chickpeas) one has first to shell each and every bean. While I cannot be sure that this is what Mimi's does, that would explain the sublime silky texture that virtually melts in your mouth. The crisp whole chickpeas and fresh garlic balance the hummus perfectly while the lemon and cilantro brighten everything up. I prefer the regular hummus. My friends swear by the mushroom one. Everything in the restaurant tastes freshly and lovingly made, even the free pickles and olives in the beginning of the meal are great. For desert, go for the delicious chocolate balls. read more

Absolutely 100% god awful food. It is so bad I don't need to put it in my 'Worst Mediterranean' list, just in general. I was sitting at a bar across the street and wanted something quick and easy to eat. I came in and ordered a $15 shawarma bowl. I was told it would take 20-30 minutes and was actually excited that it would be fresh made. I came back 25 minutes later just in time to see rice coming out of the microwave. Ruh Roh. First off the to-go container was larger than their bags so the waitress shoved it in sideways and got all the sauce on the roof of the paper container. When I got back to the bar I opened it up and it was a mess. I have had a lot of shawarma in my day and it looked nothing like this. A few small pieces of indistinguishable rubbery meat was strewn about a sad sea of rice and an entire quarter of an onion. Entirely too much mint dominated what little flavor there was. Not to mention this was a SMALL portion for $15 - borderline offensively considering they microwave their damn rice and somehow this took 30 minutes to make. It is a same really, because it is a very cute spot and I doubt there is much else like this in the area. But I wouldn't wish this food on my enemies. Avoid avoid avoid. read more

Tiny place with limited seating, it's almost like finding a small gem. Food is good and service is the best I've experienced in a while. I had the shakshuka which came with a generous portion of tomato and egg, flavored so yummy. Lamb sausage was a little too gamey for my taste. my husband had a schwarma lunch special that he liked. Pita is fresh n fluffy. Dont forget to order a side of hummus, it's worth having. And if u have room, malabi is the way to go. Oo, and did i say, wait staff was awesome? I had a little coffee mishap, but it was handled so well, you can tell that they value their customers. read more

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I liked this place a lot. I came here with a group of 6 last night for the first time and, even though the place was teeny, they were really accommodating and friendly to our large-ish party. Plus the restaurant itself was soooo cozy. The whole wheat pita was hot and delicious and the fava bean hummus was off-the-charts, but I'm also a sucker for most hummuses with lemon in them. We also had the labne too, delicious, and the eggplant caviar, which wasn't amazing for me but might be for a hardcore eggplant lover. They also had shakshuka on the menu and, even though I didn't order it (there were SO many good choices), I like knowing it was there. If I ever go back, I definitely plan to get it. The servings are kind of tapas-ish, so order a lot for the table. Plus, it isn't very expensive, which is a major plus. I'd definitely go back. read more

I chose to return to Mimi's for my 2011 birthday celebration and it remains one of my favourite Middle Eastern dining choices. It's a small little space, but the ambiance is intimate and cozy. Things can definitely get crowded in here at peak times but the little Brooklyn food store next door is a great place to wait. My go-to items here: the tahini hummus - so creamy, so satisfying. The cauliflower salad is not to be missed and the eggplant caviar is divine. They were out of it for my bday dinner, so I went with the tabouli. Very fresh, lemony, crisp. Healthy, delicious, authentic. read more

Oh, Mimi. Thank you for the delicious hummus. Both the Fava Bean and Mushroom Hummus were exquisitely prepared using what I imagined to be the freshest of ingredients. You managed to create the perfect union of lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini. It seemed you went a little heavier on the lemon juice and slightly so on the olive oil making the hummus quite delicious. Also, thank you for the wonderfully fresh whole wheat pita. Mmmm. By the way, may I ask how you still managed to make a fantastic tabuli salad despite tomatoes not being in season at this moment? And finally, thanks for the wonderful mint and sage tea. Love, Joe P.S. - Nice decor. Love the wooden feel. You are amazing. read more

Kept reading about Mimi's everywhere, couldn't wait to try it. The pitas were warm and delicious and the Hummus was to die for! Seriously! I've had the Maakuda (sp?) twice already both times perfect! The desserts are delish as well, I fell so hard in love with the Almond cookies I had for desert I brought some home to blog about( but I ate them lol)!!! read more