Lomo saltado was absolutely amazing next to flying to Peru and eating there you won't find anything close compared to here. Authentic and served with love and a side of humor. Come here hungry and leave happy and full. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Think twice about coming here if you're looking for a good experience. Upon arriving, I thought what a cute little authentic traditional peruvian restaurant. I was quickly sat, and I placed my order for Yucca Fries, Ceviche, and Fried Rice. They brought out the yucca fries with seemingly old cheese sauce and a garlic aioli dip. The yucca was great, hearty, and came in a large portion. They brought water in a dirty plastic container and I brushed it off, since it was only dirty on the outside. The water was clear and there wasn't any debris inside. After I noticed the dirty water container, I noticed that there was pita chip debris and sauce on the table i was seated at, that wasn't from me. Next came the ceviche, and we didn't have any utensils so we had to ask for some. I opened my utensils and saw that there were old scraps in between the fork grooves. This was the second sign of the establishment being unsanitary. The ceviche looked too white to be freshly made, and was leathery. I couldn't cut through it with my fork and knife. The flavoring was decent but it felt that they premade the batch instead of making it fresh. Then, as I went for a second bite for the ceviche, I found ants crawling on my plate. That did it for me for my own unsanitary reasons. I decided to no longer eat the ceviche and I was going to finish the yucca fries.. I was still waiting for the fried rice to come out. The younger lady brought the fried rice to the table, and that's when we mentioned she could take the ceviche away, since there were ants in it. She ended up taking all of the food away, even the fried rice that she just placed down. She even snatched the plate of yucca fries from my hand when I was grabbing them to eat and came back to the table mad with the bill. The whole experience took a turn when I looked at the bill and she towered over me and my boyfriend demanding we pay for everything. Maybe it was shallow of me to expect the ceviche to be comped since there were bugs in it, and shallow of me to not want to pay for the fried rice since we didn't even get to eat it. They didn't even offer to make fresh food or let us box the food we had already. She told us that she threw it in the trash and kept demanding that we pay for it. She then changed what she was saying to that she actually had the food in the back and was boxing it up for us. Why lie about it then? She ended up removing the ceviche and I paid for the yucca fries and fried rice -- mind you they didn't pack the yucca fries up and there were more than 5+ pieces still on my plate. I will never come back here. They need to be on restaurant rescue or something and they need to take some customer service lessons because the entire altercation and cleanliness is unacceptable. read more

Really enjoyed our evening at Mimi's, we are vegetarians and Mimi offered several options not listed on the menu so we got fried rice vegetarian (chaufa) and a vegetarian style curry. We also got the Papas à la Huancaina and yucca frita. Mimi was very sweet and welcoming and we enjoyed our meal. Parking is in the paid lot next door, spots can be tight but usually available even on busy weekends. Ambiance is small and cozy, it's a nice family joint, and you feel like you just had a nice home cooked meal read more

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Great ambiance and delicious food. The service was fast and waitress was kind and friendly. The lunch specials were only $14.99 and were delicious! I liked the seasoning. I have only tried the lomo saltado but I've always come back for it so it's my top recommendation! read more

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Ordered the lomo saltado and wow--this was comfort food done right. The beef was tender, juicy, and perfectly stir-fried, with that signature smoky wok flavor. The onions and tomatoes were cooked just right--soft but still vibrant--and everything was coated in a savory, slightly tangy sauce that soaked beautifully into the rice. And the fries? Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and totally addictive once they mingled with the sauce. Every bite was rich, hearty, and satisfying without feeling greasy. This is the kind of dish you crave again the second you're done eating it. Definitely coming back for this. read more

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Family vibes. Authentic eats. As if I were back at el Mercado in Peru. If you're looking for authentic Peruvian dishes and a homey environment, this is your stop. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Lomo Saltado was delish. Aquadito de pollo soup was fire. No, actually, the orange dip for your chips were fire. So happy we found this gem. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Chips and [fire] salsa. The creamy dip was so ono. - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Late post... Friendly family place. Have not had Peruvian cuisine for decades! I recall it being delish. So was Mimi's. Nice to taste Spices and flavors I dont usually cook with. Ordered the Lomo Saltado beef and Arroz con pollo. Both tasted great but the Lomo saltado was the winner!! Oh and the yucca fries!! Was not too fond of the rice style of the Arroz pollo but again, great flavors Try the Inca Kola it'll surprise you...doesn't taste like Cola, tastes like bubblegum! This reminded me of the fun Peruvian meal I shared with my cousin in CA. 1 off only because the desserts I had hoped to try were not avail. The did have the cookies which were delicate and yummy but too sweet for me! 5 stars for friendly svc & tasty food! Mahalo! PS-Visited on FIFA game day Congrats your team did really well!! read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado, beef - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My expectations were perhaps a bit limited due to not knowing about the restaurant. However, after having ate over there, my opinion has changed. So...I haven't had Peruvian food before, and having gone to Mimi's, I have to say...it wasn't that bad. First time entering there, and the food was definitely worth the experience. From the decor to the food, everything about it felt welcoming upon first glance. I had their lunch menu Arroz Con Pollo, which...I have to say, for the amount of food you get to price, this is actually reasonable. I would have liked a bigger piece of chicken in ratio to the rice, but in terms of flavor, they hit it very well. All in all, it was a nice trip over there. Not bad, Mimi's. You definitely made me a happy customer after my first visit there. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Lunch menu Arroz Con Pollo. Not bad for what you get in terms of food and the price. - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I called them at least 8 times and left a few messages and finally got a live person once who was able to answer my questions, which I appreciate. BUT having to call that many times is NOT good service Ordered the chicken and rice, their version of fried rice and yuca frita. -Chicken fried rice was fairly tasty -yucca frittata-meh The MAIN issue is the chicken and rice. Two very small pieces of chicken thighs with bones and was 80% rice. Rice was tasty but chicken was very underdone and so none of it was safe to eat. For that price , the tiny pieces of chicken should be cooked. Also the chicken looked bland compared to the nice coloring in their advertising. I left a message with restaurant to report (was delivered thru DoorDash ) hoping they would make it right and at least apologize. Of course nothing like the other times I called Luckily door dash made it right and reimbursed me DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

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Well, they were very welcoming at first. My friend and I came for dinner. First, I don't feel the restaurant is very clean. My friend ordered a water and a plastic jug was brought out and there was grime all over the lid which made us not even want to drink from it. There's glass on the tables and at the counter that I feel should be kept clean given that it is always near food. The decor is nice, very Peruvian proud. love that. There's a tv with a show showing the women there on some cooking show, very cool and interesting. Good music too. The food? Pretty damn tasty. At least the dishes that actually made it to our table. They start you with free chips and salsas, which are again, very tasty. I ordered Tallarine Huancaino con Lomo. The steak was very tender and juicy. My friend ordered a salad and never actually got it, eventually someone asked if we were okay (he probably noticed she wasn't eating) but at that point, we were ready to leave. I had to remind them to remove the salad from our tab too! The service was just very lackluster. The prices on the menu weren't actually what was charged, which it says at the top they are subject to change but I feel it should just be updated on the menu? They also validate parking for only one hour but that's about how long it takes for them to take your order and get your food to you, so keep that in mind! I gave two stars, one for ambiance and one for food taste. I'm taking stars off for cleanliness and service. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarine Huancaino con Lomo al Jugo - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Shame on me, Mimi's has been at this location since 2009 and only now I'm tasting how delicious their food is!! On a late Friday night, our party of five arrived to try dinner and most at our table never had Peruvian food before. We were seated at a long table nearest the front window, where Kathia went page by page of their picture menu to describe the ingredients and Peruvian flavors to first-timers. She is very patient and quite entertaining as well :) This was such a delicious experience! We started with the classic ceviche mahimahi with freshly squeezed lime. I've had ceviche before but Mimi's recipe is bold and full of spice. I loved this incredible appetizer and have a deeper appreciation for this Peruvian traditional dish. Will totally order this again! Another great appetizer was their yucca frita. A two-step process, they steam cassava root slices and then deep fry it. This was served with a cheesy spicy Peruvian dipping sauce, so good. Each slice was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Next we had the Jalea de Mariscos which had a nice variety of fried seafood. Everything from fish, calamari, shrimp, clams, and scallop was generously served on a long platter and topped with Mimi's salsa criolla (tasty relish of onions, garlic, chili peppers, and vinegar). So good, we ate it all!! Next we had the arroz con mariscos which was described as the Peruvian version of seafood paella. The rice was tender and full of flavor. The mixed seafood was also generous and seasoned well. We were getting full and packed up the leftover to enjoy later. Last but certainly not least, we tried their pesco de la macho or seafood stew. Such a rich and creamy sauce, full of flavor. I actually dipped the yucca fritas in this luscious sauce because I didn't want to waste it LOL. Again, another large portion that we couldn't finish so we packed up the leftover to enjoy later. For those of you that like hot chili spice, Mimi's rocoto sauce is no joke. Literally it is fire so if that's your grove, it is provided complimentary with their crackers before your meal is served. Our party loved this first-time dining at Mimi's. We met her too! Mimi's daughter and grandson are doing an excellent job to perpetuate her legacy of delicious Peruvian cuisine. Even though it was near closing time, they were super nice and didn't rush us out. Note: as of January 3, 2025 they are BYOB and they didn't charge us a fee for the drinks we brought with us ;) Loved it, loved it, loved it! Will certainly be a repeat customer here. read more

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Order the lomo saltado they have lunch specials and are amazing as they give you free dip and chips

This cute little restaurant has a lot of authenticity to it. From drinks to appetizers and food. They really bring out Peru in the music, decor, and food. I had Conchitas a la Parmesana washed it down with some Chicha Morada - the most unique juice I've ever had! And I'm Mexican, we have a lot of weird juices! I haven't had Peruvian food in a super long time so I really had no idea what I was trying. The beautiful Latin names sort of enticed me. My main dish was Tallarine Huancainos con Lomo and I chose chicken as the protein. It was cooked in a sauce with onion and man was it delicious. The other part of the dish was what I assume was the Lomo (I should have asked! The cook and owner were very nice. Great food and experience. Everything was cooked perfectly! Can't wait to go back. You can park in the lot next to it and get your ticket validated. I spent an hour there and paid nothing for parking! read more

Service could improve to be more kind and supportive for people with allergies. Knowing the ingredients and becoming top 30 allergen trained would go a long way to improve the experience. read more

Came here upon recent discovery of Peruvian cuisine and reviews on Yelp but was a bit disappointed. We came specifically for Lomo Saltado having had a 5-star experience in California. This restaurant did not come close to our expectations. Taste was very weak. With regard to the restaurant, it is a family owned establishment with only 8 tables inside. Service is great as we were the only ones inside at noon. We met the mom and I suppose, the daughter and the cook. Be sure to check in Yelp to get 10% discount. read more

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I am so glad I came across Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine! I actually was headed to a Thai spot but when I saw Mimi's Peruvian nearby and checked the Yelp reviews, I changed my destination! I haven't had Peruvian food in a long time. Mimi"s is a small family owned restaurant. There's abput 7-8 tables. The service was friendly and energetic. I ordered the Lomo Saltado lunch. Portion size was enough for lunch but I had the option fot the larger dinner portion. Truthfully, i wouldnt have finished the dinner size. Tasty! Best Lomo Saltado I've had and I've eaten it at some Peruvian restaurants in NYC and San Diego. Hopefully I will get back to Mimi's before I leave Honolulu. I want to try at least one other dish. I recommend this place! read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food is amazing! First bite of the Tacu Tacu was seasoned so well and very tasty. Tallatine Verde: tender breaded steak, and a sort of pesto with soft pasta noodles Side sauce: creamy and tangy with that little bite of garlic and citrus Tacu Tacu con Lomo Al Jugo: Tender and juicy meat in a tomato sauce. Love the crunch from onion. The rice had beans and delicious crunch. Soft rice. Everything well seasoned. I recommend, ordered Uber eats. Would order again and again. read more

Way downhill from opening till now. D+, formally B+ Food, ambiance and service was subpar. I don't know what happened to this place between the time they opened and now. The bad- the main entrees we ordered went to another table who ordered something similar but with different protein option. We wanted chicken but they gave us beef (the other table ordered beef. The flat steak (sheet of beef really) was cooked to hell, rubbery, dry and just plain bad. The lomo saltado never arrived and I just canceled it when paying the bill. The anticuchos- beef heart skewers were obnoxiously tart, like they marinated them in vinegar or citrus and nothing else. They were cooked wayyy too rare (like purple and past blue). The only saving grace was their shrimp stew/soup. It still tasted good but the portions for the price is ridiculous. I was so disappointed with the entire experience I don't even know if I'd come back for takeout for this one dish. read more

Was greeted with a big smile as soon as I walked. Chatted with a regular while I waited for my pollo. He says he's here everyday. And being from Venezuela he says he vouches for the authenticity and quality. The chicken, beans and rice were amazing read more

Two co-workers and I were in the Keeaumoku area just after 12pm and tried Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine for lunch. There was some trepidation because the place was empty, not a good sign in our book. Our server was very friendly and brought over a dish of fried chips and two small dishes of (very spicy) Aji and Salsa Verde. (FYI, it's not free.) We ordered Seco De Carne (slow-cooked beef with beans and rice), Arroz Con Pollo (slow-cooked cilantro rice with two chicken thighs) and Tallarine Huancainos Con Pollo (pasta w/cheese and strips of chicken in Huancainos sauce). The food was well-seasoned and prepared properly. The beef in the Seco De Carne was very tender and the chicken in the Arroz Con Pollo remained moist. I loved the tallarine pasta; it was al dente and so flavorful. I also liked the heat of the aji (chili) and added it atop my chicken. The bill came to $65, excluding tip. We liked the food and wished Mimi's was located downtown. Bottom line: I would definitely want to return and can recommend Mimi's. read more

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The food is amazing the lomo Saltado was 10/10 meat cooked perfect nice and tender shout to the chef !!! Service was great and very cozy atmosphere. Definitely best spot in town !:) read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

You know this restaurant's food is gonna be delicious when you see the owner's kid helping around the restaurant haha. I lost track how many times I been wanting to try this place out, probably about several years lol. My boyfriend asked me where I wanted to eat for dinner so I chose here since it's been on my food adventuring list way too long. We arrived at the restaurant and it was very small but nicely decorated with Peruvian items on the walls. We went on a Friday night and surprisingly the restaurant appeared to be not busy yet. The lady in the front greeted us, she let us sit anywhere in the restaurant, gave our menus, and she asked us if we want our water from tap or bottle? I find it kind of odd to ask since most restaurants are from tap but I just went with the bottle water since it's more cleaner I guess? She gave us plastic cups to go with our water bottles too. We ordered: *Arroz Con Pollo (Slow cooked chicken with cilantro pea rice) *Aji De Gallina (Shredded chicken breast in spicy parmesan cream with potato and rice) Only thing to keep in mind that sometimes there maybe some items that maybe not available or sold out so make sure to plan ahead for your meals. While waiting, the owner's kid (I think?) served us some complimentary pita chips with spicy salsa and spinach sour cream dip. It was a delicious appetizer to help distract us from the 10-15min wait for our food. Our food finally arrives and I took a bite of the chicken and cilantro rice. Mmmm I just loved the way the chicken just easily melted off the bone and the rice was very fragrant and flavorful. I didn't try my boyfriend's meal since I wanted to focus on mine because it had a lot cilantro rice. I honestly think this plate is good for 2 people because the chicken and rice portion was very massive! I will most definitely buy this again! As for payment, you have to walk up to the cashier because the restaurant got very busy later on so they don't have time to stop over your table. I will be back to try the other items on the menu too. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Aji De Gallina (shredded chicken breast in spicy Parmesan cream) and Arroz con pollo (slow cooked chicken with cilantro pea rice) - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food was spectacular. Coming from California, we have tried a lot of different Peruvian restaurants. This one had extremely unique dishes that we haven't seen made elsewhere, and had a very relaxing and homey atmosphere. Their ceviche and conchitas a la Parmesana were amazing. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Conchitas Conchita a la Parmesana - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Work lunch Wednesday was delivered to us from Mimi's Peruvian cuisine. The delivery services would not deliver any earlier than 1 pm even though Mimi's opens at 12. I order the Tallarines Huancainos con Lomo al Jugo. I have never had it before and sounded pretty safe. I chose the chicken option but it seems you can get beef or vegetarian. I thought the chicken was ok and the pasta, while creamy, was spicy. The spice made it taste good but I couldn't pin point any other spices or flavorings. Wish there were some contrasting flavors. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarines Huancainos con Lomo al Jugo (chicken) - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

There is no shortage of hospitality and great Peruvian home cooking here at Mimi's. Dined here the night before with my friend, a former food and beverage Director/Chef. We both love Peruvian cuisine, especially when it is served up with a heap of aloha ! We were so fortunate to meet and be taken care of by Katiya, Mimi's daughter and her associate/sister (regret we didn't get her name also.. very gracious), while Mimi was busy in the kitchen. From the moment we sat and were offered chips and two sauces (one a most memorable creamy green sauce and the other a spicy to the bone fire red hot sauce) we were in heaven. Seriously, we couldn't stop eating that creamy sauce long enough to look at for what we wanted to order ! Menu...by QR code or by inked menu. Too many things we thought we would love so friend asked the waitress to recommend. Besides the ceviche piqueo (sampling of three different ceviche with a mahimahi base), she recommended the seafood stew. This turned out to be Elton's favorite dish. We also ordered an order of tacu tacu which turned out to be my favorite dish. I am a sucker for crispy rice, and this one is mixed with beans to give it a tasty dish! The crispy bean and rice patty served with strips of tasty stir fried beef. Thank you Mimi, thanks you Kateya, for welcoming us into your restaurant. It was cozy and comfortable and we felt like we were being welcomed into your home. Loved the Christmas decorations which brightened up the restaurant. Restaurant has just a handful of two and four tops which can be reconfigured to accommodate larger parties, which we saw done a couple of times that night. Parking is validated for one hour at the Sam Sung Plaza on Keeamoku. We paid the difference which was a mere one dollar. Excited to return. Next time with friends who used to live in Peru. Maybe ...next week?! ;-) Mucho gusto Mimi Restorante! read more

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Amazing food + service! We loved the yucca fries, the ceviche cocktail, and the paella-like seafood rice dish. The fruity ice cream dessert was scrumptious too. Can't wait to come back for the buffet at the end of the month! read more

Small little restaurant off of Keeaumoku next to the Thai place. While small, the inside definitely represents Peru flare. Since it's small tho it's just one server / cashier. It seemed like the restaurant is family owned. We tried the yuca fries, empanadas (chicken & beef), and 2 dishes. The empanadas were so yummy and the filling different in each. The yuca fries are also super filling but what we hoped for. Lomo Saltado - steak with fries & rice - the meat was seasoned so well and the sauce super yummy! Tacu tacu con lomo al jugo- sautéed beef with a bean and rice mixture - I really liked this dish. The beef was seasoned super well and it was interesting to try the bean and rice patty. I think the beef in both dishes were similar so we should've tried a different meat. read more

Very cozy family run, feels like home, great flavors delivered with a smile! Nice portions. Ran out of empanadas, so will be back for that. Ceviches were delicious and fresh! BYOB and lots of parking. read more

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Pretty good overall based on the dishes we ordered. We tried their aji pasta with beef, mahi-mahi ceviche and the green noodles with steak. The aji pasta was very buttery, kinda reminds me of the sauce I had in the dish aji de gallina when I was in Peru. The steak could be a little more tender but their sauce was amazing, very good with the sorta plain pasta. I don't care for the green pasta and steak at all. It's too much olive oil and I wasn't enjoying the pasta sauce. The ceviche had a really good flavor, on the tangy side. I wish the fish was not as cured because it's opaque white. I'd prefer it to be semi-translucent with a slightly raw texture. Overall it was an enjoyable meal! read more

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Dined here many times and have yet to have a bad experience. The food is amazing, the service is great, the portion size and value is phenomenal. I'm hesitant to write a glowing review because I like that it's easy to walk in and get a table, but at the same time I would hate for the place to go away due to not enough patronage. My absolute favorite dish is the tacu tacu con Lomo al jugo with beef. Just get it. Great flavors and textures all around. The calamari is also a great choice. An added benefit to the already great value is the BYOB. It really is the only Peruvian food on the island but I'm happy it's great. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Tacu Tacu con Lomo AL jugo with beef - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were in the area stopped at Mimi's and tried Lomo saltado it was very good definitely coming back to try different plates read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

EXCELLENT FOOD ! Also, much of the food can be Gluten FREE (and STILL EXCELLENT) !!! My wife is highly critical and picky, loves Peruvian food, and usually gets disappointed when we try new Peruvian restaurants. SHE WAS VERY IMPRESSED (as was I). We'll be regular customers FOR SURE. Very very worth going. A true gem. Right in front of Sam's Club, has paid/validated parking, and the food ROCKS! Can't say it enough, FINALLY! GF options on Oahu that taste great and aren't just vegetables (I'm celiac, no issues eating here). The steak options are particularly delicious, but it's all really quite delicious. read more

Got lomo saltado and Arroz Con Marisco Grubhub delivery. Food arrived perfect temperature, tasted ok, lomo saltado tasted like beef tomato. There was 1/8 of a tomato, some onions, decent amount of meat which was tender enough and fries that soaked up the sauce. The Arroz Con Marisco, had a muscle in shell and one without kind of looked like a seafood mix you buy from Costco, 2 shrimps, 2 octopus legs (very tender and pretty good), fish ball, some squid segments, and imitation crab? Over soggy rice. For $25 I was hoping to get real crab like the photos on yelp and was disappointed to see imitation crab. This was a first time having a meal from Mimi's and it's probably going to be my last, at this price point I think the dishes should be better. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was excellent. Fresh made and very similar taste to what Ive had in Peru. The servings were large and the home made sauce was spicy and excellent. Will definatelly eat here again. read more

We ordered take out via delivery so will take it under account. Ordered the chupe de camarons which is similar to a spicier shrimp congee vs a gumbo as advertised. It was generous with the shrimp and enjoyed the flavor. We wanted arroz con pollo and paid for that menu item but was called by restaurant and told that they ran out so they would make a dish with chicken, fried potatoes and rice. The seasonings were pretty good but the chicken was your basic Costco tenderloins which is a buzzkill when you were expecting pieces of chicken with cilantro rice. I should try the ceviche but didn't want to do it via delivery. The red salsa they give on side is quite good and spicy. Will try again' read more

My wife and I decided to eat here this evening. She has never had Peruvian food before and we ordered three dishes and a few beverages. Not only was the food amazing, but our server was very welcoming and made us feel like great about being there. The woman and her grandson who cooked our meal did an outstanding job making us a delicious, memorable and authentic meal. read more

My friend Katinka and I wanted to try some new cuisine, and Mimi's Peruvian popped up on Yelp. We've never had Peruvian food before so this was a big, why not? So we did. Located in the same area as Sikdorak/Kickin Cajun on Keeamoku, you will see this hole in the wall area facing the main road. We parked in the same lot as if you're going to sikdorak and we got validated after dining in. The inside is quite small but the workers were friendly and got to us right away. It wasn't busy at all so we were seated and they handed us menus. There were pictures on the menu which I appreciated a lot considering I had never heard of any of the foods listed! We ordered the Arroz con Mariscos (which was like a seafood fried rice) and Aji de Gallina (which was shredded chicken mixed in Parmesan cream, with egg and rice). The wait wasn't too long or bad because they gave us a short snack of consisting of pita chips with a salsa dip and a sour cream spinach dip (which was really yummy--wish we had more chips!). Both dishes came out in a good presentation. The Arroz con mariscos reminded me of Paella! There was a lot of different seafood chunks in terms of octopus, fish balls, crab, and they all came together well. The aji de Gallina was quite interesting....I did not NOT like it. It was like blending pasta to make a sauce and then mixing in chicken. I actually liked how it tasted after a couple of bites, however, that paired with the arroz con Mariscos just ended up being too much mushy food for our taste. I think it would have suited better on a crunchy baguette. Overall, interesting experience! Would love to come back and try other things on the menu. Peruvian food for now is giving me "comfort food" vibes. :) read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Arroz con Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally had a chance to visit Mimi's this past weekend. 1. Location: Mimi's is conveniently located in the building next door to Ross as you walk towards Ala Moana shopping center. Two-hours free parking. 2. Tiny restaurant but nice and cozy fitting 8 tables while Latin music playing got my sister chair dancing along with friendly staff willing to answer questions when you just aren't familiar with the cuisine. 3. Everything is expensive in HI but the price is reasonable because of it. Inka Kola was $5 which is hard to get in HI and I just had to have it because it's just a Peruvian thing, so I've heard. 4. OMG! The food. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I had the pesto dish but instead of steak, they accommodated my request for chicken instead. Thank you Chef! My sister had the seafood dish that she truly enjoyed. I was surprised as to the amount and kinds of seafood in the dish. Thank you Mimi's for the hospitality. Looking forward to bringing more friends and family for a visit. read more

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Literally the only Peruvian spot in the island. The food truck that claims Peruvian food is not close. If you want Anticucho go here. The only downside is no Cusqueña. Everything else es perfecto. read more

Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine - Yucca mountain and ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The ambiance was decent enough. The service was nice, our server was a nice older lady, the food not recommended. It's $22 & up $$ per plate. They give you pita chips and dip upon entrance as complimentary. We chose water for drinks, she brought us a pitcher and three SMALL disposable cups. Ok there was 3 of us plus a toddler, she said no cup for my toddler because it will only be played with and broken. Fair enough, but when my 17 month old wants to drink out of our cups and then leaves food in it, none of us will drink from it. So I had to later ask her for another cup, this time I feel like she slighted me. She gave me another SMALL disposable cup handed it to me UPSIDE DOWN- it was CLEAR AS DAY broken & cracked- absolutely broken cup!. I had to ask her to replace it because no one will share a cup to drink w my toddler. We needed another cup for drinking, why give me a broken cup!.? We ordered three dishes; lomo saltado, tallarines verdes con bistec apanado, and lamb w rice and beans- can't remember the plate name. The tallarines verdes were OK at best, the lomo saltado needed more tomates,- but was greatbut nonetheless. the rice was ehh kinda dry and flavorless. I hate to say this, but the beans were rotten. When I addressed the rotten beans, they claimed it was too much EVOO that was used. They were very friendly and offered me a diff dish, I asked for plantains, they were out. So I declined anything else. They were really nice, but I would never go there again. *EDIT:: I'm not complaining about the prices, I'm merely stating what it is. I don't mind the disposable cups, that was not an issue, it was the fact that the lady assumed we didn't all need a cup to drink out of. The beans were rotten, but we still tipped %20. read more

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