Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine

The food is amazing!First bite of the Tacu Tacu was seasoned so well and very tasty.Tallatine Verde: tender breaded steak, and a sort of pesto with soft pasta noodlesSide sauce: creamy and tangy with that little bite of garlic and citrusTacu Tacu con Lomo Al Jugo:Tender and juicy meat in a tomato sauce. Love the crunch from onion. The rice had beans and delicious crunch. Soft rice. Everything well seasoned.I recommend, ordered Uber eats. Would order again and again.

Shame on me, Mimi's has been at this location since 2009 and only now I'm tasting how delicious their food is!!On a late Friday night, our party of five arrived to try dinner and most at our table never had Peruvian food before. We were seated at a long table nearest the front window, where Kathia went page by page of their picture menu to describe the ingredients and Peruvian flavors to first-timers. She is very patient and quite entertaining as well :)This was such a delicious experience! We started with the classic ceviche mahimahi with freshly squeezed lime. I've had ceviche before but Mimi's recipe is bold and full of spice. I loved this incredible appetizer and have a deeper appreciation for this Peruvian traditional dish. Will totally order this again!Another great appetizer was their yucca frita. A two-step process, they steam cassava root slices and then deep fry it. This was served with a cheesy spicy Peruvian dipping sauce, so good. Each slice was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.Next we had the Jalea de Mariscos which had a nice variety of fried seafood. Everything from fish, calamari, shrimp, clams, and scallop was generously served on a long platter and topped with Mimi's salsa criolla (tasty relish of onions, garlic, chili peppers, and vinegar). So good, we ate it all!!Next we had the arroz con mariscos which was described as the Peruvian version of seafood paella. The rice was tender and full of flavor. The mixed seafood was also generous and seasoned well. We were getting full and packed up the leftover to enjoy later.Last but certainly not least, we tried their pesco de la macho or seafood stew. Such a rich and creamy sauce, full of flavor. I actually dipped the yucca fritas in this luscious sauce because I didn't want to waste it LOL. Again, another large portion that we couldn't finish so we packed up the leftover to enjoy later.For those of you that like hot chili spice, Mimi's rocoto sauce is no joke. Literally it is fire so if that's your grove, it is provided complimentary with their crackers before your meal is served.Our party loved this first-time dining at Mimi's. We met her too! Mimi's daughter and grandson are doing an excellent job to perpetuate her legacy of delicious Peruvian cuisine. Even though it was near closing time, they were super nice and didn't rush us out.Note: as of January 3, 2025 they are BYOB and they didn't charge us a fee for the drinks we brought with us ;)Loved it, loved it, loved it! Will certainly be a repeat customer here.

We ordered take out via delivery so will take it under account. Ordered the chupe de camarons which is similar to a spicier shrimp congee vs a gumbo as advertised. It was generous with the shrimp and enjoyed the flavor.We wanted arroz con pollo and paid for that menu item but was called by restaurant and told that they ran out so they would make a dish with chicken, fried potatoes and rice. The seasonings were pretty good but the chicken was your basic Costco tenderloins which is a buzzkill when you were expecting pieces of chicken with cilantro rice.I should try the ceviche but didn't want to do it via delivery. The red salsa they give on side is quite good and spicy.Will try again'

Came here upon recent discovery of Peruvian cuisine and reviews on Yelp but was a bit disappointed. We came specifically for Lomo Saltado having had a 5-star experience in California. This restaurant did not come close to our expectations. Taste was very weak. With regard to the restaurant, it is a family owned establishment with only 8 tables inside. Service is great as we were the only ones inside at noon. We met the mom and I suppose, the daughter and the cook. Be sure to check in Yelp to get 10% discount.

We were in the area stopped at Mimi's and tried Lomo saltado it was very good definitely coming back to try different plates

Two co-workers and I were in the Keeaumoku area just after 12pm and tried Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine for lunch. There was some trepidation because the place was empty, not a good sign in our book.Our server was very friendly and brought over a dish of fried chips and two small dishes of (very spicy) Aji and Salsa Verde. (FYI, it's not free.)We ordered Seco De Carne (slow-cooked beef with beans and rice), Arroz Con Pollo (slow-cooked cilantro rice with two chicken thighs) and Tallarine Huancainos Con Pollo (pasta w/cheese and strips of chicken in Huancainos sauce). The food was well-seasoned and prepared properly. The beef in the Seco De Carne was very tender and the chicken in the Arroz Con Pollo remained moist. I loved the tallarine pasta; it was al dente and so flavorful. I also liked the heat of the aji (chili) and added it atop my chicken.The bill came to $65, excluding tip. We liked the food and wished Mimi's was located downtown. Bottom line: I would definitely want to return and can recommend Mimi's.

I am so glad I came across Mimi's Peruvian Cuisine! I actually was headed to a Thai spot but when I saw Mimi's Peruvian nearby and checked the Yelp reviews, I changed my destination! I haven't had Peruvian food in a long time. Mimi"s is a small family owned restaurant. There's abput 7-8 tables. The service was friendly and energetic. I ordered the Lomo Saltado lunch. Portion size was enough for lunch but I had the option fot the larger dinner portion. Truthfully, i wouldnt have finished the dinner size. Tasty! Best Lomo Saltado I've had and I've eaten it at some Peruvian restaurants in NYC and San Diego. Hopefully I will get back to Mimi's before I leave Honolulu. I want to try at least one other dish. I recommend this place!

quisiera darles 10 estrellas la comida era deliciosa y los empleados son muy agradable. nos sentimos como familia. yo siempre como lo mismo pero mi favorito es TODO LOL recomiendo este lugar a todos! ya comimos aquí dos veces y vamos a volver pronto de nuevo. familia Aguilar

Very cozy family run, feels like home, great flavors delivered with a smile! Nice portions. Ran out of empanadas, so will be back for that. Ceviches were delicious and fresh!BYOB and lots of parking.

The food was good, but the establishment needs improvement: dirty and outdated . I would visit again but I would be more cautious on my food selection. I did get an upset stomach after eating here...