Mimi Chinese is the grown-up, fancier version of Sunnys Chinese, a casual and popular Kensington Market pop-up. The Four Foot Belt Noodle is coated in the restaurant’s signature Sichuan chili oil and comes with a pair of scissors for easy cutting, while classics like the simultaneously fluffy and crispy shrimp toast are perfect for sharing. The cocktails are equally fun, as the drinks come in ceramic mugs shaped like pandas and get filled with rum and baiji.

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The biggest mistake you're making when eating at a Chinese restaurant is likely ordering individual dishes that act as culturally void, Westernized versions of Chinese food. Instead, Mimi's Chinese, which translates into "beautiful, beautiful Chinese," promotes the cultural practice of sharing dishes with authentic platters inspired by different regions within China in a dimly lit, upscale setting. Expect regionally listed menu items like stir-fried pork jowl with doubanjiang and Sichuan snow peas or Hunan chili sea bass with house-fermented chili, Fujian wine, and flowering chives from Hunan province.

The much-anticipated MIMI Chinese finally opened this year, making its home close to lavish Yorkville neighbourhood in what was formerly celebrity chef Massimo Capra’s Mistura restaurant. MIMI is the new, upscale Chinese food spot offering Southern Chinese cuisine, dominantly from Guangdong Province. Traditional Chinese flavours and ingredients inspire all the drinks on the cocktail menu and the vibe is ultra-trendy and exclusive, with reservations having been entirely booked for months since opening.

Located at 265 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON, the restaurant offers dishes that are inspired by the diverse regions of China. Becoming Toronto’s hottest ritzy spot in 2022, famed chefs David Schwartz and Braden Chong have taken traditional Chinese recipes and, without stripping down the flavours made decisive heat and seasoning accessible for a conservative posh crowd. Toronto diners and night owls can stop by and enjoy a selection of enticing Chinese spirit.

Keith Siu, Braden Chong and David Schwartz initially set out to open up their long-planned restaurant MIMI Chinese, but put those plans on hold due to Covid. Their pivot to open Sunny’s Chinese takeout pop-up in 2021 was a happy accident for foodies looking to try coconut-filled bao or twice cooked pork. MIMI Chinese is now up and running, and Sunny’s Chinese is opening a bricks-and-mortar location soon.

A vibe like no other in the city, towering 4-foot belt noodles all around, with the backdrop of their vibrant red velvet booths and neon lit bar… Mimi has been quite the spectacle since opening in the midst of the pandemic in October of 2021. Ranking in 33rd on the C100B restaurants list and coming in at 6th place on the Canada’s 20 Best New Restaurants list too. Reservations available on Resy.

His level of passion and professionalism translates into every dish, and what could be sexier than that?. Beyond the absolute beauty and depth of flavour on every plate, the room at Mimi is dark and moody and transportive. When I’m there, I feel like I’m taking a break from my normal life—and that in itself is kind of hot.” What: “The Four-Foot Belt Noodle, for that Lady and the Tramp moment.

The sister restaurant to Sunny's, this spot is more geared toward a fine dining experience. You won't see any super cheap options on the menu, but they have some well-executed dishes that are affordable and tasty. From their "Raw & Cooling" menu, the cheapest option is their Smacked Cucumber Salad which is made with wood ear mushroom, chrysanthemum and Shanxi vinegar and is only $14.

MIMI Chinese turns heads in Yorkville with its dramatic lighting, sharp service, and elegant interpretations of classic dishes. As one of the most polished Chinese restaurants in Toronto, MIMI delivers a dining experience that feels both refined and contemporary. The menu moves through regions of China, spotlighting bright herbs, velvety sauces, and balanced spice.

Mimi Chinese will put a spring in your pandemic step with its elegant and refined Cantonese-style fare from Guangdong province (think: shrimp toast coated with sesame seeds). Although you’ll miss out on the refined and elegant dining ambiance, the food is just as good takeout-style. Note: Mimi Chinese is closed until January 13 for its staff holiday.

Toronto is famed for its gastro-diversity—and Chinese food is one of the most ubiquitous of all the city’s eclectic samplings. And while Toronto’s Chinatown is the place to be for authentic Chinese goodies, Mimi’s Chinese tops the list with its theatrical offerings that offer up an homage to the diverse cuisine of China itself.

JUDGE KATE CHOMYSHYN OF FONDA BALAM: “We recently had such a great meal at MIMI. Every dish was delicious and service was soigné (elegant) but comfortable.”. STREETS OF TORONTO’S TAKE: You can find MIMI Chinese, an upscale — you guessed it — Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood.

Every so often, a really special restaurant in Toronto opens and totally shakes up the city’s culinary scene. MIMI Chinese is that kind of place. From the team behind the hugely successful Sunny’s Chinese pop-up, MIMI is like the more polished big sister, but the atmosphere isn't stuffy at all.

Every so often, a really special restaurant in Toronto opens and totally shakes up the city’s culinary scene. MIMI Chinese is that kind of place. From the team behind the hugely successful Sunny’s Chinese pop-up, MIMI is like the more polished big sister, but it’s not stuffy at all.

Neighbourhood: Annex Best Known For: A delightful fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, offering an eclectic mix of flavours.MIMI introduces an exciting blend of cuisines in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The innovative menu is a testament to the rich culinary landscape of Asia.

Hailed as one of the most exciting restaurant openings, MIMI Chinese is a high-end, lavish restaurant focusing on Southern Chinese cuisine. The decor is elegant, and the dishes are traditional, even iconic. Enjoy a culinary adventure with your significant other.

These umami packed belt noodles are smothered in savoury mushroom gravy. Each noodle is 4 feet long and cut table side by bowtie-clad server with golden shears. It’s a real experience and one we would recommend for anyone as obsessed with noodles as we are!

Get ready for your mind to be blown by their scrumptious fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. It’s the unexpected combination you never knew you needed in your life. The pho noodle soup here is slurp-worthy and will warm your soul like no other.

Best known for their four-foot belt noodle, this high-end Chinese restaurant is likely the most buzzworthy restaurant in the city and well worth that title. Months after their opening, Torontonians are still raving about their mouthwatering dishes.

This high-end Chinese restaurant has a menu of regional Chinese cuisine and has quickly become a city favourite. With a reservation required, this spot is one of the hottest places to bring your better-half.

MIMI Chinese transports guests to a bygone era, evoking memories of bustling energy, celebratory clinking of glasses, and the enticing aroma of Sichuan peppercorns, all wrapped in a nostalgic ambience.

New Toronto entries on the list include chef Anna Chen’s Alma (94th) and chefs David Schwartz and Braden Chong’s Mimi Chinese (33rd), both of which reinterpret traditional regional Chinese cooking.

The Four Foot Belt Noodle is exactly that and it’s delicious too. This continuous noodle comes with grass-fed beef, black sesame and pink shrimp. Where: MIMI Chinese, 265 Davenport Rd

As a newer restaurant in Toronto, MIMI breaks new ground by offering a more refined, mature dining experience as well as an opportunity to explore China’s regional flavours.