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MIMI Chinese

CAN$51 and over

Chinese

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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

Regional Province Tasting Menu
CA$120.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for our 4 course tasting menu that best showcases regional Chinese flavours. Our tasting menu offers featured dishes in addition to menu classics celebrating the rich history and flavours that are rooted in the different Chinese provinces. If there are any dietary concerns within your party, please reach out to reservations@mimichinese.com at your earliest convenience before booking a reservation.
MIMI x Mister Jiu's
CA$155.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 8, 2025 only
Join us for a special evening showcasing an exclusive menu from MIMI and Mister Jiu's. Mister Jiu's, helmed by executive chef Brandon Jew, is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant in San Francisco. We're excited to present this tasting experience created by Brandon and the MIMI team. Given the nature of this menu, we are unable to accommodate guests with the following dietary restrictions: no gluten, no soy, no shellfish, vegetarians, and vegans.

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIMI Chinese offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing food and service." The restaurant's modern ambiance and attentive staff make it ideal for "special occasions." Signature dishes like the shrimp toast and "hidden crispy chicken" are highly praised. Despite some mixed reviews on spice levels and pricing, many consider it a "must try" in Toronto.

89 Reviews

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Homeira
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful except the music. Did not go with the atmosphere.
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Lianne
VIP
Toronto
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ok so I’m not a lover of Chinese food. I thought everything was very tasty my friend LOVED every dish. So I take that at high praise. Service, atmosphere everything was 5 star. Really lovely dining experience.
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Morris
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great night out. Helpful, friendly hosts. Lively atmosphere. Could've done without the cucumber salad, our only misstep. Best General Tao we've tasted. Will def return
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Balkar
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an impromptu reservation for 1. I ate at the bar and with the help of the knowledgeable bartender I ordered the supreme rice, hidden crispy fried chicken with 100 heaven facing chilies and the smacked cucumber salad and finished with a sake. It was a dimly lit restaurant that set a moody vibe. It would be great for a date night or for a group of 4-6 friends and family. Everything was tasty and my cocktail was delicious. Overall, I will be back with my partner and I recommend MIMI.
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subbu
VIP
Toronto
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars at Mimi , and this time around no different, Excellent food and really good service , one of our top favourite restaurants in Toronto
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sarahbauer
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! Very accommodating to gluten free and vegetarian. Every dish was delicious and severs were very attentive and professional. Great spot for a special occasion.
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Gary
Toronto
385 reviews
5.0
385 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, nice staff, a very knowledgeable Som., what else do you need. Looking forward to going back.
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CelesteX
Edmonton
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We heard some mixed reviews about this place and wanted to try it out ourselves since I had family in town. Slight disappointment.
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Brandon
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mimi Chinese is a fantastic dining experience, offering authentic and flavorful dishes with a modern touch. The ambiance is stylish yet welcoming, and the service is attentive and knowledgeable. Signature dishes like the crab claw and Hand-Pulled Noodles showcase expert craftsmanship, while the cocktail menu adds to the experience. Whether for a special occasion or a casual night out, Mimi Chinese delivers exceptional food and atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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Nathan
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a reservation for 2 at the bar. We were greeted and seated right away. This was my second time coming to Mimi. First time I tried a pre-set menu, but this time we did a la carte as we knew exactly what we wanted. We had the stuffed wings, shrimp toast, scallion sea bass, belt noodles, and stir fried beans. Everything came out in a timely fashion and the flavors were amazing. After asking for the bill, the manager came to us and explained that our bill was paid for by Drake and Partynextdoor as they were giving back to the city! (my guess is it had something to do with their new album release) Overall great experience! We will definitely be back here again.
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FAQs

MIMI Chinese is rated 4.6 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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

Regional Province Tasting Menu

MIMI x Mister Jiu's

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What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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