Mi Mi Restaurant
About
Vietnamese
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 688 Gerrard Street E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3
Phone: (416) 778-5948
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch, Dinner
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholBeer & Wine Only
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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Betty N.
Family owned and operated, great customer service and flavourful dishes. Definitely a neighbourhood gem
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Angie L.
The food was decent but just missed the mark slightly.
Ordered the Banh Hoi Dac Biet which is assorted grilled meats that you wrap with veggies and vermicelli. The platter was beautiful but the seasoning was just not authentic, meats were not served hot from the grill either. The fish sauce was too sweet.
Also ordered Bun Bo Hue which lacked depth of flavour and was also not hot enough. Side note, if you like this dish, Que Ling nearby does it beautifully. -
Edward J.
I was surprised to be disappointed considering the reviews. I chalk it to my higher expectations and more sophisticated palate.
The pho was utterly disappointing. First, the broth wasn't piping hot. The beef portion was skimpy and it wasn't rare as indicated on the menu. The broth wasn't pungent as it should be. However, the noodles itself was very good - al dente!
The grilled meat wasn't marinated as well as it could have. The chicken was bland. The beef was burnt and overly dry. The pork was just very average. However, if you prefer an overly sweet sauce to your pork, then it's down your alley. Didn't quite work out for me. -
Andy C.
3.5 stars. Stumbled upon this place in "East Chinatown" with my son after visiting Leslieville . Authentic Viet food. Fried spring rolls had a right blend of stuffing, crispy but not oily. BBQ meats were tender and marinated well . I suspect these are their signature dishes. Bun Bo Hue was not bad but the soup lacked the thick spicy flavour. Coconut curry chicken vermicelli soup was flavourful but a tat too sweet. If come by this area again, would try their other dishes.
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Karsten L.
This Westerner has eaten here once a week for approximately 4 years so it's time for a review I guess. Strangely I can't find a photo but I think there's enough already to get a good idea of what's going on.
It's tough to write a food focused review about a place where you've had a good portion of the various components of the menu. Where do you start? I'm not a big seafood pho guy but everything outside of that is great. Maybe focusing on a favourite? The Bun bo hue or any of the grilled meat vermicelli's are a go to and full of flavour. The chicken broth/pho has been an essential component of my cold and flu recovery strategy and if I was a doctor I would probably be prescribing it. My girlfriend stands by the shrimp dumpling pho week after week.
This is a family (run) restaurant which means you shouldn't be surprised to see family eating at the back of the restaurant, or the kids running around. The staff are incredibly friendly and are the reason this restaurant feels like a part of the community. Vietnamese spots have come and gone in the 4 years I've been around and I'm sure that's not a new trend. People keep coming back to Mi Mi though. They've cultivated quite the following and I'm always happy to see familiar faces in the restaurant even if we don't know each other.
To the three stars, you're entitled to your opinion.
To the two stars and below, I feel sorry for you.
Yes it's cash only. If that bothers you, you must just be passing through.