Mimi Chinese Miami

Dmitriy Sidorov 6 months ago

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a while. Everything from the arrival to the service to the food has been Michelin star quality. The food is nuanced and has layers to it. It’s not just Chinese food elevated. It’s food elevated, period. I hate to throw shade unnecessarily… but I recently ate at the 3-Michelin-star restaurant Eleven Madison Park. And Mimi Chinese was better in every way. It is so underrated. John, the chef, is a star. Everything was BANGIN. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Frank Garcia 6 months ago

Mimi Chinese has all the right elements on paper, beautiful décor, strong aesthetics, and attentive service, but unfortunately, all of that goes to waste once the food arrives. The food itself is subpar, and honestly some of the worst Chinese food I’ve had, especially considering the price point. I ordered what was advertised as a heirloom tomato salad, but it was a misleading mix of a few heirloom tomatoes and cheap cherry tomatoes. Not acceptable. The pork dumplings were probably the best dish of the night, not great, just the least disappointing. The Char Siu ribs were a solid 4/5 and the only dish I genuinely enjoyed. On the other hand, the chicken, shrimp, and vegetable stir fry was a 3/5 at best. It was overly coated in a thick, starchy sauce, lacked depth, and felt heavy and unbalanced. To make matters worse, shortly after getting home I became sick, and it turned out to be food poisoning that lasted three days. Overall, I can’t recommend Mimi Chinese. Between the disappointing food quality, misleading dishes, and a very poor price-to-quality ratio, it simply doesn’t justify the hype or the cost.

Sarah Leinbach 7 months ago

Amazing dining experience here with my boyfriend! From the moment you step inside, the vibes are set: luxurious, trendy, moody, yet also cozy. Our waiter (Jeff I think?) was very attentive, never letting our water glasses get empty, and knowledgeable about the menu. As for the food, we agonized over what to order because everything sounded fantastic. We ended up with the orange chicken, stir fried greens, four foot belt noodle, and chicken dumplings. Everything was inventive, unique, and so so flavorful (and pretty spicy!), at least for our American palates. The stir fried greens were for sure the highlight. The orange chicken left much to be desired. For dessert, we ordered the ma lai go and it was seriously fantastic. Definitely recommend this restaurant and I will for sure be back to try more dishes!

Liza Chernov 8 months ago

Such a romantic place! Love the red interior design and the dark ambience. A bit loud at times (from all the people) but otherwise okay! Food is very good ! Only thing I’d like to note is when you suggest recommended popular dishes do tell customers about the spiciness of them — the fried chicken- while super tasty- was too spicy for me to eat, and I do suggest to ask for a sweet and sour sauce to go with it to handle the spice and add taste!! Loved the noodle rolls, really tasty combo with the picanha steak!!

Priyank Bachkaniwala 11 months ago

Mimi Chinese impresses with a modern take that stays true to traditional Chinese flavors. The food authentically captures the essence of the cuisine while offering a fresh, contemporary twist. Our server was exceptionally helpful, guiding us thoughtfully through the family-style menu to ensure we sampled a variety of dishes. The cocktails were enjoyable and well-crafted, though not quite the star of the show. What truly stood out were the dumplings and the rice dishes . reason enough to return. The interior atmosphere paired well with the food, creating a stylish yet welcoming setting.