Mimi NYC

Without a doubt, I enjoy my dining experience here tremendously. The technical dexterity and inventiveness of ingredients surely shine through Liz Johnson’s creation. All the dishes contain only a few, seemingly disjointed components each. There are even ingredients of Japanese origin, a definite departure from classical French fare. Nevertheless, when they are juxtaposed with each other, excitingly new flavor and textural combinations arise. This itself is a sure testament to Liz Johnson’s stellar pedigree and creativity, both of which make for a welcoming and distinctive addition to New York’s ever-​buzzing yet saturated dining scene. I cannot wait to dine here again and see what other seasonal dishes there are on offer.
My full review with dish-​by-​dish breakdown can be found here:

One of the best cozy getaways in soho– the food is unparalleled but more importantly, the service makes the trek an afterthought. Amazing cocktails too as if the world wasn’t unfair enough. Full stars

Very glad to see restaurant like Mimi exists in this neighborhood — refined French cuisine with a modern twist; friendly services and relaxed setting. Exactly the type of place I see myself returning again and again.
Popped in here for a solo dinner on Sat sitting at the bar. Couple things on the menu caught my eyes — grilled eel, duck rillette, veal tartare, madai, charcoal roasted lamb! Hmm, all sounded very yummy… c’est difficile :(Asked recommendation from my bar tender and he recommended the eel and the roasted chicken.
The eel is glazed with sweet soy sauce then grilled (in Japan this cooking is called kabayaki) with peaches, finally dressed with honey dijon before serving. The fish itself is savory and has a nice caramelized thin layer of fat to it. Tastes heavenly. The peach was good vehicle to absorb the fragrance and juice from the eel. I would order this again.
Came the main. Usually i don’t like chicken but this one was quite some bird! It had crispy skin and tender meat; simply seasoned with salt and prob rubbed with garlic. It was accompany with potato dumplings (like gnocchi but in finger shape), which was soft and a bit chewy, very subtle taste to itself. So it was nice to clean the palette as you progressed with the meal. I switch to a light/​medium body Languedoc and Syrah blend. It went very well with the roasted chicken. I would say the wine list was well thought of though it was a bit pricey for by-​the-​glass. Potion was generous that I could barely finished though I had not eaten anything but a giant latte for the day.
All in all, a very good meal. Def a nice addition to the hood. Will come back and try more on the menu soon.

Awesome new restaurant in the village with interesting modern french food. We ordered 6 dishes to share for 3 people (4 starters, 2 entrees) and it was a nice way to try the majority of the menu while not stuffing ourselves.
All were great, but the standouts were a tuna appetizer (amazingly tender raw tuna with perfectly cooked eggplant), a decadent gnocchi appetizer and the lamb entrée (perfectly cooked and with added character from the nettles).
Service was also excellent, with our server offering great tips on menu options and a deep knowledge of the wine list.
It is a tiny place with modern and stylish décor and a bar that looks like it would be an excellent place to stop in for a drink or to enjoy a solo dinner.
Reason for 4 stars vs. 5 is that the air conditioning was not working when we dined, leaving the dining room uncomfortably hot. Likely a freak occurrence, but given the level of restaurant Mimi aspires to be, it took away from the experience. Won’t stop me from coming back though!

So this isn’t a review but an unfortunate circumstance. Was supposed to dine here for dinner Monday night at 6:30pm for my birthday. While I would love to tell you how good the food is unfortunately we never got a chance to sit at the table. Ambient temperature inside was warmer and more humid than outside, So we left… Was told AC was on and was offered a table closer to the vent. Reality was it was no different. Worth a review but more so wanted everyone to know. It is cute inside but maybe it’ll be better for our anniversary in the winter.

OK — Mimi is the best restaurant I’ve been to in a while! Great vibes, great service, great food. Trendy but lowkey. Perfect for many occasions. I live in the West Village and will definitely come back to try other dishes. My sister and I ordered the Porcini dish (my favorite), the Madai with the brown butter and lemon (killer), the Maine Lobster (flash-​fried and delicious) and the Chocolate Tarte with milk ice cream (that I couldn’t stop eating). I look forward to many more balmy nights drinking wine, enjoying life and people watching from the tables outside.

my favorite type of restaurant. love french food, love the atmosphere, love the staff. love it that it’s still a place that accepts casual wear, and also makes you want to dress up a little. i want to return there with heels on and a little bag.
starting with a mouth watering description of each dish by our server who clearly was as passionate about food as i am, and obviously, the very talented chef girl and ending with lovely glass of porto, i found myself completely enjoying the room, the sound of every conversation and laughter. I especially noticed the music — it was a classic, frank sinatra type/​jazzy something so pleasant, and non-​imposing that made me feel i was maybe in Paris again.
Every dish was superbly prepared with wonderful and unexpected flavors. started with a simple pork rillette served w individual tiny jars of dijon mustard — creamy and delicious, cornichons, and delicate and warm toasted sourdough (i think it was sourdough i could be wrong). followed by mugai (raw) (brown butter and lemon), blood sausage w rhubarb tarte, porcini w some other fish and foie gras (insane), sweetbreads (out of this world). portions are not small, all share sized. satisfying wine, and a lovely list of cocktails. will be back. alot.

Food was incredible. Creative and satisfying. Boudin noir and the honey glazed pork were two of the most inventive and satisfying dishes we have eaten in a very long while. Service was relaxed but professional. Ambience cozy and fun. Easily a top 5 resto in nyc. You need to try mimi. You won’t regret spending your dining dollars here. This is truly fantastic spot.

This spot is a celebration of taste. Every dish thoughtful and elevated. It’s the kind of place that would make a Parisian blush. Can’t wait to come back for dinner.

My boyfriend and I had a delicious cheese plate with bread, honey comb, and candied walnut to boot (off the menu). The service was 5 star, plate was unique and delicious, and the environment was refined and cozy. We will be back.

KenScale: 8.0÷10
MIMI is the type of place that I would like to see more of. Located on a quiet street in Greenwich Village, it has the charming neighborhood feel while serving some ambitious modern take on French bistro food. I’m always excited whenever I find a gem that nobody is talking about, and MIMI certainly deserves that recognition. My recent meal on a Saturday evening was quite enjoyable.
The menu at MIMI looks like all the classic French bistro dishes you’d expect to see, but I was very pleased with the way the kitchen gave a modern twist. Madai (red sea bream) came raw like crudo, and the combination with brown butter and lemon condiment created a very nice balance of flavor and texture. I wasn’t inclined to choose gnocchi but was intrigued when the one at MIMI has Hokkaido sea urchin and white asparagus. It turned out to be another delightful dish that my dining companion and I quickly finished. The gnocchi was silky smooth and the texture was further enhanced with sea urchin and the crisp asparagus while flavor wasn’t overpowering. Kohada (a herring-​type fish) on top of crisipy white asparagus and gricibhe that the kitchen served for free was also a nice bite. The main dishes were slightly more predictable but I thought both were executed well. Mediterranean turbot (which one of the servers showed in entirety before bringing in carved dish) came with clams, spinach and trumpet royale. The fish was nicely cooked and the overall flavor was again not too heavy. Roast chicken was also solid, accompanied by potato dumpling, mustard and escarole. I wouldn’t call it the best chicken dish in the city, but the meat was tender and the combination with potato dumpling was a pleasant surprise to my palate. The best dish of the night, however, came at the end. I’m not really a soufflé person, but you have to try the speculaas soufflé for two at MIMI. It took the kitchen 20 minutes to prepare it, but the wait was totally worth it. It was pure bliss, with rich flavor of speculaas (a type of biscuit) cream that permeated inside of the crust. I haven’t had a soufflé quite like this in my life, period! Even though we were beyond full, we just couldn’t stop eating this dish till the very end.
The restaurant has a full bar with some nice French-​centric wine selections. Getting a reservation wasn’t particularly hard, although the space became full throughout the course of my meal. Given the tiny size of dining space, making a reservation in advance should be a smart decision. I was very fond of the cozy neighborhood vibe of this place that seems to be filled mostly with locals in the vicinity, not some loud tourists. MIMI is definitely a destination worth considering if you want to try a new French bistro that will bring a delightful dining experience.

I had diner there with 3 friends on a Tuesday night. The food was amazing. We had like 5 appetizers for 4 and 3 main courses including the snapper with black risotto and the creamy chicken.
The service was great and super friendly, all products are fresh from the market.
We followed the waiter recommendations which were perfect as well as the details they give you on each and every plates on how it comes and how it’s being made, makes you feel the passion for the food they serve.
Everything was delicious, and the choice of wine pretty good
I highly recommend that place

Amazing exclusive foods. Romantic atmosphere. Lovely staff. We ordered Veal tartar and Venison and it was ridiculously delicious. Can’t wait to go again.

I went with a group of friends to have dinner, great food, the staff was super sweet, very attentive. The waiting was worth it. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Now to the food. Cooked perfectly. The menu might look short, but the quality is superb. Had a couple glasses of the French white wine, best on the market. I will be back!

I had a very good experience there! The food is typically French and very tasty, the service was very kind. Perfect for a friendly or intimate diner

Amazing food and you never feel rushed. The servers all were moving about the place calmly, which definitely made me feel at ease. I felt as though I can take my time enjoying the meal.
The place is quite small and I’m not sure if reservation is a must. I say, make your reservations. The door was locked when my fiancé and I arrived at the restaurant. It’s dim, romantic, and the noise level increased later in the evening. But again, the place is quite small so it will become loud as the place becomes crowded.
The complimentary bread was nice and soft. The butter was tasty. I’m not sure if it was made in-​house. Then we both shared mussels for our appetizer, which was oh so delicious. The mussels was drenched with some liquid that was creamy and flavorful. I had the main lobster and he had the roasted chicken. The chicken meat was made very well, moist and rich in flavor. The main lobster also had a great flavor to it. It had a distinct flavor that attributed to such an expertise in using spices and ingredients beautifully.
We both had an amazing meal. Do know that you shouldn’t rush yourself in finishing your meal just so you have to attend a theater. Give yourself time and enjoy your meal.

It’s probably the best cosy French restaurant I’ve been downtown. The staff is very nice, and seems passionated by the quality food they propose.
Will definitively go again!

This is very nice and lovely restaurant. The quality of the food is very good and real french food. The owner is super nice and will help you with the menu:). Finally a real French restaurant «du quartier» where you want to come back everynight with you friends!

Amazing place that I absolutely recommand !!!
The Bavette is delicious, the simple salads has a sauce that is really great ! And the service is perfect ! If you are on a date or with friend this is a really good spot !

Location. Service. Ambiance. This little French spot is fantastic. It is right in the center of the village and a perfect spot to sit in the window and watch the world outside. Already gone back multiple times for drinks and dessert. Looking forward to going back for a full meal!
I also got to spend some time talking with the owners. They truly care about creating a great place and if you’re looking for a slice of Paris in NYC look no further!

New favorite spot for dinner in the village!
We sat at the bar and our bartender, Evan, was very welcoming. He chose some excellent wines to accompany our meal.
Excellent bread and butter to start off. I had high hopes for the quality of the bread (french restaurant!) and I was not disappointed, I neglected to ask where the bread was from or if it’s made in house but regardless, it was delicious and warm. I had the tartare with watercress purée and the roasted chicken with potato dumplings, my dinner companion had the mussels with churico and scallop risotto. The tartare and the risotto were particularly memorable and I would highly recommend both. The wine and butter sauce that accompanied the mussels was a perfect excuse to have yet another slice of the bread for the table. The chocolate tart was a perfect end to the meal. The flavor was much richer than most chocolate desserts without the bitterness of dark chocolate and Evan informed us it was made with black cocoa, which I had never tried before!
Everything was reasonably priced, and I am excited to return in the near future!