Mimi’s Steakhouse of Japan

Had reservations for a group of 5, showed up and still wasn’t seated after an hour of waiting. The hostess did not know how to actually host or how to take names. Asked people sitting around how long they had been waiting, was informed it was even longer! Then someone comes and tells us they only have two chefs so it’s going to be a long time. So many people left and were way more vocal about their frustrations. Do not go here!

Superb food with excellent portions! Food is cooked to perfection and with consistency every time I visit. Atmosphere is casual clean and quiet. Must visit this restaurant.

This place is very expensive. However the food was very good and the cook was extremely entertaining. We had a great family dinner and that in itself made it worth the price. We will probably go back for a special event

We initially had Mimi’s fried rice at Fall for Greenville and thought it was very good. So good, in fact, that we drove 30 min from TR… boy… what a letdown.
First issue was the eggrolls. They came out and the center was still frozen. We sent it back and the second batch came out cooked through.
Second issue was a sushi roll mainly consisting of crab and crab salad. The crab just was not fresh tasting at all. My wife is preggo, so bad seafood (or imitation seafood) of any kind is not worth the risk. We sent that back too and the owner actually came back and debated with us that it could not go bad because it was cooked (not raw). That in itself is disturbing. Is the shelf life infinite because its processed imitation crabmeat?
Lastly, the hibachi chef did not prepare enough chicken. My friend at the table had to wait while they made extra chicken in the back. When it came out, it tasted boiled or something. Nothing like the chicken i got from the hibachi.
The remaining food that we actually got was okay, but there’s no way we are coming back. They had «Best Of» plaques in the waiting area from 2008 and 2009. I’m guessing 2010 was the start of the decline and we got here at the bottom.

Facilty — carpeted floors dingy, dining table had broken parts and seats hadn’t been brushed off from previous diners, menus were tattered with cracked covers, pepper shaker sticky
Server — nice but slow to respond, yelled across the room for the beer list, brought the appetizer after the main dish was delivered
Food — salads were overloaded with dressing, steak was overly chewy, chicken was good, shrimp was tasteless and chewy, veggies and rice prepared well
Chef — personable, fun and very good presentation
Management — Issue with manager over an incorrect bill showed him to be more of a thug than a restaurant manager. He ultimately adjusted the bill but only after confronting him with the issues.
Never to return!

When we first moved to the Five Forks area my husband and I would frequent Mimis for sushi bc we were too lazy to drive all the way downtown. It was good but the service was always slow. And not super helpful. Esp the bar staff. So we stopped giving the place «another chance» & found another spot for sushi downtown. Fast forward fuve years later, to our son begging us to go to Mimis for hibachi. Ugh. So we took him. Twice over the course of a summer. Both times were forgettable. Food was decent yes. But service was stinky. This place has gone downhill. We have not been back in three years. And do not plan on it.

Good food, but terrible service and no entertainment. The chef was done in less than 10 minutes. Plastic cups for sauce dishes, table held together with packaging tape. Altogether disappointing.

One the best places to go for sushi on the east side of Greenville, lunch is from 11 – 2 on weekdays, large sushi bar area and well lit, this is the only mimis that is serving sushi at lunch now, if your in the area definitely check them out, you wont be disappointed in the sushi.

I happened to be in the area and had never been here but had been curious for a while. Maybe dinner is better, but I’d not come here again for lunch. No sushi lunch menu, hibachi menu was weak and staff not very informed or present. I paid way too much to leave still hungry and it took longer than it should have.
The sushi place I typically go to for lunch is way better and has huge offering for lunch. The service their is superb. They are also packed every lunch.
Mimi’s shouldn’t bother opening for lunch unless they plan on actually trying. It explains why I’m the only one here.
The Sushi was okay and quick. I didn’t try any nigiri or sashimi to see the quality and size of fish but stuck to rolls for bang per buck.

I’ve been to Mimi’s several times. I’ve had varying experiences each time.
For the most part, their hibachi is very good. They have slightly over or under cooked my steak a time or 2, but I didn’t mind too much. I’ve ordered their Steak, shrimp and scallops and each have been very good!
The first few times we visited the service had been great. We were seated quickly, our server came out promptly and began our order, and the cook came out soon after that to start our Hibachi.
Last time we went, we arrived about 45 minutes before the special pricing on hibachi ended, and we were seated about 30 minutes before the special pricing ended. Our server came over to get our order 1 minute after the special pricing ended. We told him that we were here to get the special on the steak and shrimp hibachi, and he said that the special had ended for the night and we could not get the special. I argued with him a little, but decided to drop it because I just wanted to eat. The way our situation was handled did not sit well with me at all! We had been waiting on our server for 30 minutes, the only reason that we did not get the special is because he did not come to take our order in a timely fashion. I would have complained to management while we were there, but by the time we left, the restaurant was very busy and I could not find anyone to complain to.

Went here with a group of25 friends and family for a birthday party. What a great experience, food was awesome, service was great, heckler of a show. Food is a little pricey but worth it. Would definitely go back. You really need to try it.

I have been there to have some sushi and roll.
It was the worst roll and sushi I have ever eaten before.
Salmon was stinky and smelly. Also their tuna and other fishes for nigiri was just a decoration.
It looks like very old stuffed rubber and everything was bull shit.
Just try them if you want to taste the taste of hell.
Especially sushi chef is very arrogant and a suck.

The food was not very well prepared and the chef was neither engaging nor entertaining. Other chefs in the restaurant seemed much more engaging with their tables.

All I can say is Mimi’s is dying a slow death. Not what it used to be. The energy, excitement and passion no longer exists from the employees and the establishment.
We initially went to the Mimi’s in Simpsonville only to find a sign on the door that read, «closed»! No other comment — just «closed».
So my party of 7 took the drive to GV to the Mimi’s on Woodruff Road.
We arrived to the place being fairly busy-​three tables waiting on chefs and two tables being slightly entertained by worn out chefs.
Our drink orders were taken and the wait began. After 20 minutes, we received drinks and our orders were taken.
It was obvious that there was a shortage of chefs and the two that were working, were tired and not feeling the love.
Our salads arrived, 2 dressings were wrong and the others were served with warm lettuce.
About an hour later, our chef arrived. He threw some eggs on the grilled and yelled, «egg roll»…and that folks, was the entertainment for the evening.
He prepared our meals, served everyone only to realize that he (or someone) forgot to add our shrimp to his ingredient cart. Oops!
Hate to say it but this was our last «check in» at Mimi’s. Our time and money will be spent elsewhere.
Sorry Mimi but reality has set in and the old gray mare ain’t what she used to be.

I tried to review the Mimi’s at Greer but FB page suspended. What a change since reopening! Not the same. No Happy Hour, tonic taste like Club Soda, unprofessional Hostess. Small portions. Yes, I complained about the gone Happy Hour and the Tonic and was told by fellow patron that people had complained to Mimi but was told «that’s our tonic». This place always had people waiting but I saw some come in and leave because no Hostess at front. She was on phone. Andrew did do a great job with Sushi and Jordan (Bar) made things better but I do not see us going there again and I am sorry because we live in Greer and we have always taken family there when they visit.

The food was good and service was great. There was just one main issue that really bothered me.
When we were seated I noticed the menus were placed on top of our clean plates and silverware. Menus were obviously not wiped down regularly as mine was sticky and had smudges all over. I asked for new plate and silverware because of this. I just don’t think it’s very sanitary practice to place dirty menus on clean stuff. They need to place menus on table and probably wipe menus down more often.

Essen mehr als reichlich und sehr gut, allerdings laut und man riecht hinterher stark nach Gebratenem

I have been to this restaurant twice now and I have been pleased both times. The atmosphere, food and service is better than the only other Hibachi grill I’ve been to in Greenville – Kanpai.
The servers haven’t been very engaging but the chefs definitely are. The chefs I’ve had have been very entertaining and have cooked delicious food. I have ordered the shrimp both times and love the rice and vegetables cooked with it. The house white sauce is very tasty and addicting. It’s not the best Hibachi-​style food I’ve ever had, but the best in Greenville.

Horrible service. The waiter got wrong order twice, had to wait for 45 min to get 1 Sushi roll. Got the wrong cheque twice. The staff apologiesed for the bad service. Their excuse was too much inflow of people… common! It was 7 PM and what do you expect at that time!
Sushi was good but the service spoiled the evening mood.

It was the only place open on Xmas Day in Greenville, SC (aside from Starbucks) so I really can’t complain. The waiter wasn’t really keen in serving us, more than once during the service he wouldn’t listen and he rolled his eyes allot. Luckily I was with good friends and we just shrugged it off but really. Where was that southern charm.

Service: staff was friendly & nice
Chef: Hibachi show is good
Food: Quantity is a lot; you will have plenty to take home.
Price: is good for what you get; esp if you go for early dinner special for $ 12.95/person pick two (chicken/​shrimp/​meat)
Shrimp is the best.
We gave it 3 star b/​c food was so salty.
Also if you are going there during summer make sure you take light jacket with you if you don’t like Cold A/​C temperature.