#FOOD: MIMI CHINESE SET TO REOPEN FEBRUARY 6, 2026

On February 6, Mimi Chinese will reopen with a refreshed dining room, an expanded menu, and an evolved point of view; marking the next chapter of a restaurant that first captured the city’s attention under the most unexpected circumstances. This next move is about that belief that longevity comes from growth, without losing sight of what made people fall in love in the first place.

Mimi opened in the fall of 2021, just as Toronto was opening up again. It was embraced by diners, critics, and the city at large during a moment when restaurants mattered more than ever. The early response was immediate and deeply felt, bringing accolades that were, and continue to be, a source of enormous pride for the team: three years on the Michelin Guide, Top 3 on Canada’s Best New Restaurants, Canada’s 100 Best and much more.

What the team is most proud of, though, is the people. More than 20 members of Mimi’s original staff are still here today, continuing to build the restaurant together as true founding members. That continuity has shaped not just the food, but the culture of the room, turning Mimi into a place defined by trust, warmth, and a strong sense of community.

The refreshed dining room leans into classic, old-school comfort. White tablecloths are introduced not as a move toward formality, but familiarity, while chrome details reference old-world dining design cues. The space is designed to welcome repeat visits; less about saving it for a special occasion, and more about returning often.

In addition to the new look, Mimi introduces a significantly expanded menu that deepens its focus on regional Chinese cooking while broadening its everyday appeal. New additions include a steak section featuring exclusively Canadian beef paired with Chinese sauces, soup (offered for the first time at Mimi), chili wontons, a pan-seared northern-style dumpling and lo mein alongside Mimi classics like shrimp toast and belt noodle.

The menu also creates room for special, pre-order offerings, including live crab, lobster, crispy-skinned duck, and a signature crispy chicken.

The relaunch begins with a ticketed reopening dinner on February 3, featuring a collaboration with Chef Mei Lin. Mimi Chinese will reopen to the public on February 6.

This next chapter of Mimi is not about reinvention for its own sake, but about staying power; evolving thoughtfully, honouring the people who built it, and continuing to serve a community that has been there since the beginning.