Mimi's Buffet in Lethbridge

1624 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2R5, Canada

★★★★☆
(433 reviews)
Categories: Chinese restaurant Buffet restaurant
Website
mimisbuffet.ca
Address
1624 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2R5, Canada
Plus Code
M5GW+4Q Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
4–8 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
433 reviews

Most Mentioned

ginger beef (16) dessert (10) atmosphere (10) food and service (9) chicken balls (9) ribs (7) phone (6) wonton soup (5) lemon chicken (5) chow mein (5)
5 stars
248
4 stars
85
3 stars
31
2 stars
22
1 stars
47
★★
November 15, 2024

I have ordered many times and they are usually 4.5-5 star. I placed an online order for 5:15 and by 5:47 the food had still not arrived/ no phone call to update me. I had to call the restaurant and ask where my order was, to which the poor girl had to phone around the delivery drivers trying to track down my order. I get that it’s busy but PLEASE update your customers/ make sure the food is insulated so when it’s LATE it’s still warm at least. Thank you.

November 9, 2024

Absolutely the worst dinning experience of my life. No waitress, never got anything to drink, barely able to fill a plate buffet was mostly empty and cold. This was at 5pm not at closing. Place is filthy including the employees we did see. Then have the nerve to change $20 each. NEVER AGAIN! DON'T EAT HERE

★★★
November 2, 2024

Food was ok....it's typical Chinese buffet food....what can I say. The wonton soup had no wontons. At least all food was medium-hot and just ok. Service, well that was somewhat less than stellar. Only once did the server come to our table...but then, it was a buffet meal. The problem is that we were the only ones in the restaurant.

★★★★
September 17, 2024

The food here is always amazing! The meat is meat and not just cartilage and the sauces are delicious. The service wasn't too bad either although they only checked on us once during the meal. Pretty great overall!

September 2, 2024

Very poorly buffet, not too many things to choose from, at 12:45 lunch time on Labor Day, mostly empty, only one person working the atmosphere very quiet, not that many people and I think for a reason...VERY DISAPPOINTING 😒 for $20

May 6, 2024

Will not return again. Thought I'd try something different. Disappointed. Chicken fried rice was minimal chicken with frozen carrot/pea mix. "Special" chow mein was 90% noodle and only THREE shreds of cabbage 6 shrimp 3 slices of pork and 4 slices of chicken. Dry garlic ribs and sweet n sour ribs tasted like old oil and were barely edible from that and a lack of meat. Almost all cartilage . Chicken balls were good wi th alot of meat. Would not suggest. Dinner for 3 plus an appe tizer dry ribs came to 71$+ Sorry Mimi's, not for that quality. Will not return

★★★★
March 27, 2024

Maybe the only old fashioned Chinese smorgasbord in lethbridge. All the right items warm and stocked. Waitress kept filling the drinks and clean.

★★★★
September 19, 2023

We went in as a group of six at 3:30 on a Sunday and four of us had the buffet which was tasty although missing items that had ran out and were not replenished in the hour we were there (dumplings). Two of us had to order off the menu as one is a vegetarian and the buffet is mostly meat and one requires gluten free and almost everything is breaded! However, we ordered a shrimp lo-mein and a shrimp and broccoli with mushrooms that was very good. Prices are fair. Friendly service although I think two people were multitasking to the limit.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The customer service, the food,the environment is very welcoming. I really like it

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service with delicious food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This is a great buffet,

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food was good and ready in 25 mins.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This used to be a good restaurant but think its run by different people now. They are very crabby and rude. I dont think they follow safe food practices, food not kept at safe temperature . I will not be back for fear of getting food poisoning.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I got food from Mimi s buffet to cater for my event. Large portions, good food and reasonably priced. Everyone loved it. The owner is an amazing person as well . Highly recommend.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Good food, reasonable prices :)

October 22, 2024

Food was old. Had reservation beforehand. Buffet was quite empty, shouldnt have been issue when nobody there. Very disappointing.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best services and best food in affordable price... Best place in Lethbridge to eat...

September 22, 2024

I came to Mimis between 6:30-7:00 PM last night. There were only 4 guests inside, which ai thought fantastic, more food for me....WRONG! Once I made my first trip to the buffet, there was not enough food to make myself a full plate. The chow mein noodles were stuck to themselves and dried out, what was remaining of the deep fried meat options werent flavorful and extremely chewy. Everything was clearly sitting there all day. I shouldve taken the lack of guests inside the restaurant as a sign to move onto another option. If youre looking for a buffet option in Lethbridge, choose elsewhere! I will certainly not be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent

September 22, 2024

Food was slimy and dry at the same time, dinning room was dark and uncomfortable. I was charged for dinner which is significantly more expensive even though I was there at 12pm. I don t recommend ever going here!

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was meh at best. Portions were less than expected. Cost was high. I wont be a returning customer. Sadly they likely lost a few as the order was for a large group who were all dissatisfied.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

These dishes are very delicious and the prices of buffet are affordable

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food is always fresh and hot. The owners take pride in their business and it shows in the food quality

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We visited with 3 other people...today August 31...and the food, the atmosphere and the service were excellent...and for the price nothing to say it was a very good price for what you can serve...even desserts you serve yourself...excellent...blessings

September 22, 2024

Pop was expired (makes you wonder what their protocols are for checking food dates), food was cold, tasted bland and was sitting out obviously not heated. Wouldn t go again

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The service and food was amazing!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Ordered takeout from here; VERY generous portions! Delicious and hot, and it was faster than expected! Thank you! Kid-friendliness: Easy food for kids to pick from!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Owners and staffs are friendly and accommodating. Thank you

★★
August 22, 2024

Is anyone ever gonna fill the line?????? Food is not bad with what u actually get to try cuz everything is empty never seen a place like this where barely anyone is here and everything is scraped clean!!! And its only been open for just over a hour prolly wouldnt come back

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I like Chinese buffet

July 22, 2024

This used to be a place be loved. Went tonight and it was completely different. The food was cold, ribs done dry and unable to eat. Had to go ask for water, cleaned our own table. Disappointed and will not return. Awful meal.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Not great spent most of my visit waiting for more food to be brought out to the buffet or more water from the waitress! Ice cream was mostly empty and all they had for desert was basically three flavour of jello!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food as always....

July 22, 2024

We went there around 2:45 July 12 so late for a Buffett .My parents had started to go to the buffet while I had to use the restroom.My first critique the washroom door does not lock and isnt very clean. Second critique I walked out and looked at the buffet and it was all old dried up but apparently they said they would make some new stuff they made peppered beef it was ok and broccoli beef it was ok but broccoli wasnt cooked enough, then they brought noodles out and put new food over old food the noodles tasted ok but they were contaminated by the old ,they said theyd make more wontons for the soup however they were definitely old the pork inside had gone sour and the broth was bad the actual wrapper was all broken off which is a sign of them getting dried out in the fridge or freezer once they have been assembled. I Complained and the waitress brought out the cook or manager not sure, I explained food safe to him which he clearly seemed quite confused. I watched the waitress put the noodles theyd made over old noodles which contaminated the new noodles and there remedy was to move the fresh noodles aside to scrape the old out. There were four of us eating I had the hot and sour soup it was ok but everything seemed pretty questionable to the food poisoning level.He said he would give us 15 % of four lunch buffets. He asked if that was fair and I said absolutely not. I said wed pay for two meals at the most and two pops and they gave us 15,%off When we went to pay they tried to charge us dinner prices but I had that promptly corrected. It still ended up costing almost 40$ for this sub standard contaminated food People be warned they dont even follow Canadian food safe! And to top it off they have no air conditioning but. Applause to the waitress who brought a little fan over to our table ! If I could give all zeros I would! Accept for the fan it was a ten !

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

best Chinese food in Lethbridge The ginger beef and black paper beef is very taste and delicious Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food is pretty good but they frequently run out.

★★
July 22, 2024

The new pakistani girl doesnt understand english properly. It took 15 minutes to get my order placed, and STILL didnt get it right, I had to repeat myself 7 times at least!. Hire someone that speaks english please. This will help your business a lot! Also.. You used to get free delivery in town if the order was 60$ or more, they dont do that anymore apparently? Also When I went there an hour and a half before they closed they were done bringing food out for their buffet so I had to place an order with the same girl instead because there was very few things left in the trays.. You need to get your restaurant together or you wont have it for long with this quality of service and atmosphere the way it is. Other then that the food is really good if you get it for delivery or take out. But sub par when it comes to the buffet. Sorry for this review but Im being honest.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good food. Initially they were refilling the food quickly, but then just let bins sit empty and we had to ask for refills. Overal quality of the food was good for a buffet and very reasonable priced.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Dont know why this place isnt 5 star.. we think its the best chinese food and buffet in the area. Have tried Taber, Coaldale and Lethbridge, and Mimis is our favorite by far! Every buffet item was delicious and there were lots of options.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food was okay compared to other restaurants.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

While working here in Lethbridge the receptionist of Ramada said to try Mimis for good Chinese food. I was not disappointed and it is well worth my hard earned cash . Mimis is a regular place for me to eat while Im working in town and Ive been here working for 3 months now and have at least 10 visits to Mimis.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Small buffet with a decent variety of items. Constant road trips with time limietions often have us visiting Chinese buffets. We are not overeaters and can usually find items we enjoy. Sadly, some items had hardened due to extended time and the shrimp, squid, and pepper beef was extremely salty. At 20.99 for seniors I found it way overpriced for what we had. I was happy leaving a tip for the server but otherwise very disappointed. Truly sad...... It is not often I walk away from Buffet restaurants so disappointed.

May 22, 2024

I called in for our regular order of the family planner for 3. Armon, excuse my spelling, told us the online picks are NOT the same as on the phone! I asked for the manager because Ive never spoken to this person before. She says SHE is the new manager. I couldnt understand her answer for the difference between ordering the same thing via telephone and online since both are for delivery. The only reason is lack of quality. Once the order leaves in a delivery drivers hands, they take no responsibility. Which is why we only order delivery by telephone. Thank you Armon! Not only have prices skyrocketed, we wont be back!!! Thanks to you

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food was very tasty. Huge selection. Kind staff very attentive.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

First, I would like to say that everyone has their own tastes and choice of how they choose the way they live their life. We choose to only write a review when we are pleased. To be perfectly honest, unless the service of a company was a NIGHTMARE(false and highway robbers). This place is a GEM!!! We have always had GREAT SERVICE(take a little time to make yourself understandable and you you will find that the staff is warm, friendly and will always try to make you happy; and the food is ALWAYS AMAZING!!! Honestly we mostly order in person for takeout, and you get a unbelievable amount of Tasty Food, Freshly cooked. Our go to place!!! Be patient and friendly and you will have a Wonderful Experience as we have Always done. Thank You Mimis, we Love that you are in our neighborhood

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This was the worst meal weve ever had at Mimis tonight May 20/24. The food was extremely old, the meat dishes were rock hard where you couldnt even chew it, the shrimp and calamari were extremely old (been kicking around for a while) Its a shame as it used to be pretty good. We wont be back!

April 22, 2024

Keep trying this place and don t know why. The other buffet in town is much more worth it even though it s a dollar more. They re always out of stuff and you can tell the food has been sitting for hoursssss. Today we had to go to the front for waters because the gentleman at the front was on his phone the whole time we were there. I really wanted wonton soup but it had no wontons and a weird film on top:(. Save your time and money and go elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Had a really good supper buffet with friends, and it was great. Our server was really nice and helpful and the prices were good.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food is delicious and fresh, tastes great the next day too!

★★★★
April 22, 2024

This is an AMAZING place, if you havent visited yet, you really should. The staff is amazing, the food is even better! And youll always be greeted with a smile on their face. <3

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

my partner and i can both say weve been here many consecutive days in a row, many times; but usualy we make a visit about 3 times a month. we have a range from take out to dine in and weve had many experiences. take out you can most deffinetly never go wrong in our opinion the rice is always so soft and fresh and im not a fan of chicken but they make it so good in the fried rice i always find myself ordering it. my partner is a huge fan of the ginger beef he says the sauce is always nicely coated and each piece of beef is soft and easy to make your way through. dineing in can be a little hit or miss sometimes depending on the time of day you go, sometimes food is a little hard, but i also work with steamers and deffinetly understand that with steamers like many buffets also have, its hard to keep consitancy of food unless your makeing a new batch every 30 miniutes or constantly turning it, so this is not a buisness flaw in my opinion its a universal flaw steamers have, and again not the buisness. were always happy with the price ALWAYS. great staff always, they recognize you from your face and even your voice on the phone. your greated as soon as you walk in that door, such an amazing enviorment honestly ill never stop going while service and food quality is this good for a great price. Kid-friendliness: amazeingly kid friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went for the buffet, they forgot to turn it on so all the food was cold. The children running around and playing was a cause for slight concern as it is supposed to be a business.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Tried their Lunch Buffet. Not bad for the cost. Not that much variety. Recommended dishes Lemon Chicken, Ginger Beef, Chicken Balls

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Mimi s is such a great restaurant! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. Would recommend 10 out of 10.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

awesome

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went for the lunch time buffet. The food is mediocre and quite limited selection. At $75 for two adults and two kids with a modest tip, I won t be returning.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food with fresh ingredients! The owner is very friendly. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The food is very nice

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent customer care and foods

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The price is reasonable and the food is good.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This experience was really quite unbelievable. It was our first time here. When we went to get our food from the buffet everything was on the last cold stale scraps, they were not refreshing any of the food because they didnt have many customers. We got ourselves a plate of old scraps hoping it would be refreshed with hot new food soon (It didnt, even after asking). It gets worse... They had a small baby running round the place (probably just under 2 years old), she was cute and we were saying hello but she was putting a nerf gun and all its bullets in her mouth then dropping them on our table right next to our food covered in dribble...noone was supervising her nor the older boy child or just came and started reloading the nerf gun at our table. Hang on..it gets worse... I go to the restroom, 2 were out of order and the 3rd didnt have a lock...so I rush back to get my 4 year old girl to come with me so she can hold the door closed whilst I go but this 2 year old baby is crawling on the floor in the toilets picking up bits of scrap toilet tissue from the floor with her tiny fists and crawling under the bathroom stalls. She starts pulling at my door from the other side yanking it out of my little girls hand who is trying to keep pulling on it shut. I yell for her to stop and go out the bathroom as Im really quite embarased but she starts crawling under my door. I call my daughters dad to come help and he picks the baby up and takes it to the staff in the kitchen, they put the baby down and it runs right back to me under the bathroom stall again. Im screaming to please stop, my little girl can hardly keep the door closed because its harder pulling it than it is for the little girl pushing it the other side. It was all pretty horrendous and weird. I go out and complain about the baby crawling around in the toilets and coming into my stall and pulling the door open whilst Im on the toilet and they just smile and say yes were always trying to get her to stop doing that. I was shocked at their response...is this not a restaurant? Shes crawling on the floor in the toilets, picking up bacteria ridden items and then touching peoples tables whilst theyre eating. Its just horrendous and Im really hoping Im not going to get ill in a few days from this. And WHAT KIND OF PARENT ALLOWS THIS FOR THEIR BABY? that baby is going to get seriously ill and noone is watching her all day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love the food! It was delicious! My kids and I had a great dinner together here! Kid-friendliness: My kids loved it so much my son wanted to get an extra meal for tomorrow

March 22, 2024

Subpar food. For a buffet most trays were empty so options were limited. We dined with a large group which is why we chose a buffer. Staff had issues keeping track of our group and upon paying to leave everyone in my group was given a hard time and I was personally yelled at staff at while paying, in front of a line of customers watching. The atmosphere is lacking, the chairs were so loose they felt like they were going loose a leg.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Everything was awesome!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Enjoyable

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent food service and always fresh!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Tasty food Nice Atmosphere Friendly Service Jim Bird Food : 5/5

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Have no idea if the food was any good because we placed our order and an hour and a half later its still not ready. Theyre not answering their phones and my husband went to go see if it was ready for pickup and just found out that they stiffed one of their delivery drivers on a delivery so I dont think well be trying to order from here again. Not good service, apparently not good to work for.

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Unfortunately I have to give this place only 1 star. I dont understand all of the glowing reviews as the buffet was sitting for over an hour without being refreshed, some food tasted burnt and other food was cold. We explained to the staff that was on-hand why we were not going to eat and we left. Thankfully the staff didnt charge us for the attempt as we didnt actually eat, we did pay for our opened cans of pop though as that is only right. Others be warned.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Had a great experience here, first time trying it out and food was amazing and fresh. Definitely coming again!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Mimis Buffet is the best food experience ever had. My favourite dish is fried rice and dry spareribs

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The food is the best in Lethbridge and their service is

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

My first time trying them. I ordered a combination dinner for takeout. Service was friendly, and portions were generous. The food was relatively warm. I would rate the rice, mixed vegetables, spring rolls and garlic pork as average. Deep fried shrimp were very greasy.

January 22, 2024

Food was too salty and poorly made.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Skip Parking: Just the door very hard to open Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great food

December 22, 2023

Took just under two hours for them to make a Skip the Dishes order...not an overly big order either. Disgusting service!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff had their own kids running around the restaurant, noisy, crying, yelling....

December 22, 2023

We had heard great things about Mimis so we went. It was awful. The food was dried out and old. I couldnt even pierce a chicken ball with a fork. The S&S soup tastes of alcohol. 3 of the 6 of us spent a while in washrooms getting sick at home. We will never go back. The server was good.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

It has been excellent everytime and the people are friendly and reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food very affordable!! Would recommend to try if ur looking for something cheep and filling but still tastes great plus the owners and staff are so kind !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have gotten takeout buffet a couple of times now and its wonderful! Feeds me 2+ times. Hope to dine in when I can bring the whole family. Great food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a great Diamond in the rough buffet!! Yes the place is dated but the food is absolutely amazing and a very decent selection!! So friendly and top notch service! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best food with so many options & friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So good and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Honestly and seriously the best Chinese buffet Ive had in a long time. From calgary to bc. The owner and her family are super pleasant. I cant wait to be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had their dinner buffet. Food is very tasty for reasonable price. Will go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had a very nice buffet dinner. The food was fresh and clean, and my drink was kept full. I recommend the chow mein and lemon chicken. Also the Owners/managers were very kind as well. Would definitely recommend eating here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very detailed interior. Awesome food. Good service Kid-friendliness: Very child friendly Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered the February special if dinner for 5. There were only 4 of us...2 adults, a 13 year old (3 servings) and a 10 year old. We were full and still had left overs. The food was so good and the price was great. Keep those prices and quality and we will continue to support.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great portions and food quality.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Average food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent service. Every item on buffet has excellent flavor and very fresh. Owner and wait staff very friendly. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was very good and large portions we ordered 2 C combo

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great Food and Service !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best food ever. Best wonton soup i have ever tasted. Great selection, friendly waitress, good atmosphere. Will be going again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Totally recommend, first time eating here was not disappointed!!!

December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: There is lots of room for kids. There wasnt any customer service. Yes there was a good selection of choices but I dont think it was worth $20 a person. We were not impressed and will not being returning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is very good and fresh. I love stir fry noodles , salt and pepper squid the best

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A great little place! Clean, good food, great customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What can I say? Delicious and quite affordable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was pretty good, couple items could have been fresher. Service was not bad. Overall decent place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food! Friendly people!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good quality & amounts replaced constantly by vendors. Well done. Deep fried squid was awesome good. Bot $20 per person smorg.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just had to leave the restaurant with a mild burn on my arm thanks to a worker who bumped into me as I left the buffet with hot soup. He didnt acknowledge the burn, or apologize, he carried on. I asked where the washroom was and he pointed so I could cool off my arm. I returned and he was cleaning the spill and didnt acknowledge again the incident. If this was a more serious burn rather then a light scald, I would have made it a bigger issue rather then walking out the door. Not one worker came to check or took responsibility. Cant judge the food as I didnt eat it and definitely not returning to a place that cant take responsibility and even offer a sorry to a customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was quick and hot. Dropped a star on atmosphere as the music was just too loud.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The buffet was fine, neither fantastic or terrible. Not much in the way of service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Yes very kid friendly.. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best Chinese food places in town. Especially love the ginger beef, beef with broccoli and chicken balls. We get takeout usually, and its always quick, fresh and so flavourful. We get the family dinner for 3 (for 2 people) and have sooo many leftovers for the next day. Great value, great taste.

★★
December 22, 2023

We called at 5:00pm to make sure they had a buffet going. They said it was open until 8:00pm. We got there and were told to find our own table and we went and picked the only table that could seat 3 to find a kid sleeping at the next table beside us. Then when we went to go pick out our food and almost 65% of the options were not even there, when we asked if they were going to bring more options out they said yes but it took such a long time for them to even get it out to serve. We went to go get dessert which was also out. They said theyd bring more just like they said the food but we waited so long we just didnt want to wait anymore. I have never had this experience at a buffet before. My 11 year old barely ate anything and was charged for the price of an adult. I honestly will not come back to this place. We were extremely disappointed. 2 stars is more than I should really be giving them.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Yum

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I liked it, lots of options, pretty tasty overall.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was fresh and very good. Service was good and price for buffet was quite reasonable. Wed definitely come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was great and the staff was very friendly!! Ill be back!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cool picture at the back. Great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good Food, good place to eat and a friendly staff.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

My first time trying Mimis Buffet, and Im very happy! The food was hot and fresh, and tasted great! Always good to find a place for excellent Chinese food! Thanks guys! Ill see you again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food amazing service and remind me as the old Henry Chinese food restaurant we grew up on . 30 yrs ago. Came from Edmonton and stayed in Lethbridge needed some good old Chinese food and this was the place to come

★★
December 22, 2023

Not very good. Bring a diaper.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice restaurant, great food, great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good. Glass windows wow could use some cleaning. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great dollar value, all with a smile

December 22, 2023

Service very very bad, told to just pick a table, no service after that. had to get my own water from bar area. Food was not great. Best part of the meal was pre packaged fortune cookie. Food was dried out and not fresh.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ok ... I love food any food ... This place has the most gross tasting Chinese food a person van consume . The dumplings taste sour ... the ginger beef is so strong. Nothing but strong vinegar taste .. yuck . No thanks ... dry ribs. Shrimp and chicken we good . The rest of the items nasty . And 40 dollars for 2 people including 1 Pepsi (2) each ... no refill... save your money and go somewhere else .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We stopped in Lethbridge with a craving for a Chinese buffet and this did not disappoint. It was exactly what we wanted. The food was hot, fresh, and tasty! There was a good selection of dishes and they were constantly being refilled. If I pass through town again I will definitely stop in, this was a great spot!

★★
December 22, 2023

We ordered food at 430 on Friday. Finally called to see where it was at 550 They said it was on its way. At 610 no food yet. Called back. Woman was not very good about it. Kept saying it was on its way. Mixed up the addresses. We ordered early as we had to leave at 630. As i was talking to her, the food arrived. Driver said Mimis called him at 5 to pick up food. He was very aggressive when my husband said no tip. Kept saying wasnt his fault. Wasnt ours either. Paid him and closed the door. Food was mediocre. Not very hot. Mimis need to pick things up and drivers need to be better.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Chinese food in Lethbridge!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome atmosphere and great service plus the sweet n sour pork is to die for!! Kid-friendliness: Awesome family atmosphere Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My favorite Restaurant in lethbridge!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been there thru the ages... Gracias! Remember Zellers? The indoor mall? Me thinks where Movie Mill is... Grocery store... Anyway point being lots of choices around surrounding area. I found reasonable prices $ Good services Quit atmosphere Clean Lots Convenient APWC 2@23 ; )_ ~~~

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was ok. The server was not busy at all but we hardly ever saw them.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good food from here in my opinion.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I m more surprised people have not told me of this place. Their buffet is great.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is dry, too long served in the dishes. Few choices

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered Szechuan Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken for takeout. As other reviews have mentioned, the portions are generous. However, we were not able to tell the two dishes apart as they looked and tasted almost identical. They were both quite tasty and we have at least a lunch left over. (Thank you to Mimis for clarifying the difference between the two! :) )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parking: Lots of it, located in a mall Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of it, located in a mall Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very delicious food, good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Chinese Buffet in Lethbridge Staff are friendly and always welcoming Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love Asian cuisine, so this place was on my list to visit. I was left with a pleasant impression - good service and pretty tasty food. I recommend it. Parking: Since the establishment is located on the territory of shopping centers; Value Village store, Whole Sale and several others, you can take advantage of large free parking for customers. Kid-friendliness: A high chair for the child is provided. From food you can choose what suits children. We took some types of noodles, vegetables and fruits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Go get thr buffet!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was OK - I didnt see >60 items in their buffet (maybe only about 20 to 25 dishes) so what they say in their menu is not true. Some dishes were not bad but nothing fancy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was fresh, and lots of variety. We will return

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was dry and not fresh. Very little of desserts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food !! Amazing staff!. Dont like the kiddos running around while your trying to eat tho .. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good variety of different food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and good portions and reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food. The buffet is always fresh and delicious and the ginger beef is awesome!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great price & delicious food!

December 22, 2023

Had no food out at 6.30pm They class a 11yr old child as an adult.they charge extra for Saturdays and Sundays.they only got one star as I had no choice Id of rather given no stars definitely will not be coming back here.and I will highly recommend to everyone I know not to eat here and waste their money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is so awesome very polite and very good service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The platonic ideal of a prairie Chinese Buffett

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Highly recommend. Good food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Honestly my favorite place to bring my family for lunch buffets the service is always amazing and the food is always fresh

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, great stuff and best, ginger beef in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was awesome lots of flavour and the spare ribs are what I remember when I was a teenager. Also the spareribs have the grizzle which my fur baby loves thanks Mimi I will be back

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

if I could give this no stars I would. this place is so gross. I was in a camp that had terrible food and this was way worse. The food was cold and overly greasy and no taste. I let him know and all he had to say was is this first time. would not recommend at all

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sorry, but $12 delivery charge on top of the tip is just ridiculous. Wont order from them just on principal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lots of categories can choose, it is great combination of western and Chinese styles dishes. Reasonable affordable price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good service and so welcoming you guys should try it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a delicious selection! Our go-to Chinese buffet in Lethbridge!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The staff are always happy to greet you. The food is really good and fresh. The pricing is alright.

December 22, 2023

Absolutely atrocious food! Ordered a combo that was virtually inedible. The ginger beef was so over cooked it was no longer meat but hunks of char - utterly inedible. Lemon chicken also very overcooked, edible but barely. The steamed veggies were very undercooked and in some kind of disgusting sauce the more closely resembled turpentine than any food sauce. Fried rice very bland but at least was edible. The so called spring rolls were so small they belong in the mini chocolate halloween bag. Burn $30 and add the ashes to some scrambled eggs and youll be better off!! Dont waste you time and money at this pathetic excuse of a restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food

★★★
December 22, 2023

We went for the buffet on Saturday evening. Some of the food was good and some was not so good, there was barely any meat left on the dry ribs! They took quite a long time to replenish the food too. The place itself though is really in need of a refresh, to me it felt like someones living room that hadnt been decorated in 30 years. There were stains on the walls and young children wondering around. Also the ice cream freezer really needs a clean. It was filthy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food straight up bussin

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went for lunch so all foods in the buffet were very fresh

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wanted some Chinese food that was fairly close to us and this was the only place open the day we were making the trip. I gave two stars because the food was tasty, although cold, and my husband did get sick after eating the dumpling soup. The buffet is small and there arent many choices. Some of the food was dry and there were empty food bins and it seemed to take awhile for the food to come out. I waited for the green beans to be replenished but they never were. It wasnt super busy at the time but just keeping the food coming was a tough task. Seems to be run by a younger couple with one waitress. The owners/managers little girl was running around(2/3 years old) and messing with a lot of peoples things while they were eating. She tried to grab our phones from the table and she then proceeded to dig in an elderly womans bag trying to pull stuff out. Waitress did her best to keep the child occupied and away from everyone but she also had a job to do. We didnt head back to get more food after our first trip so we werent there too long but when we left the mom of the child was finally grabbing a carrier so she could hold her and keep her away from the patrons. Definitely wasnt worth the price either for the choices we had.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Mimis has a relaxed atmosphere which made my meal more enjoyable. I would definitely dine at Mimis again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent Chinese but the desserts were not kept up as well as the food was. Ice cream was ok.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Winning wonton soup, very nice chicken balls, you can tell this is a passion with their cook, I am so impressed I am writing this review while I am still eating here. Definately will be back, my wife and I are very satisfied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fresh great tasting food

December 22, 2023

Spent 70 dollars. No. Awswer?

December 22, 2023

The place and food look soo gross (not freshly cooked), with a baby who keeps running and running on the floor as if we went in an indoor playground, And with the unpresentable, unprofessional and rude Chinese staff who doesnt even know how to speak english, its a NO to this Buffet Restaurant. Worst experienced ever!!!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just finished eating the buffet. The food was fresh and delicious. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because there were so many meat options and few vegetable options. Will definitely make a return visit.

December 22, 2023

Have had a good meal there previous as well as take out but went for Sunday buffet lunch at 1pm. No food left, old crunchy rice and noodles, everything bottom of the pan, no soup. Waited 45 mins then some won ton soup and other items came out but we dined with small kids and by then it was time to go. No refund or discount offered, tried to over charge for my 2 yr old when there was very little selection to begin with. Will not be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good place to eat, friendly people and clean space. My favorite dishes are black pepper beef and ginger beef. The price is reasonable and would definitely be back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Outstanding Ginger Beef & Lemon Chicken. Up from Missoula and loved the food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

During my visit to Mimis, I had a wonderful experience with amazing food and service. I was very impressed with the variety of food that was there to offer. In addition to the great service and constant refills of food within 20 minutes, the price of just $20 is comparable to a McDonalds burger that costs more than $10. Will come again with friends.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Smorgasbord steam table heat is ALWAYS turned to low . Food is cold . Twice now I have said to the Manager: The food is not HOT. COLD FOOD SUCKS! Burn some gas and heat up the steam tables . Your going to go broke serving cold food. But. The waitress was so nice and kind, thats the only reason I will try it again. 3rd time is a charm? Or will it be a strike out? Kid-friendliness: Owners kids were bouncing all about, having fun. Doing what kids do. No problems. Children are cool.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The takeout servings are very generous so you get more value for your money.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, great service. Nice people

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hostest was rude today. I will filling up my to go container and she kept telling me to stop filling it up saying you should be good now sir stop you should be good now the lid needs to close properly container wasnt even half full. Regular managers have seen and actually encouraged me to fill it up even more but this hostest today was very rude. For 20$ Im gonna fill it up and the regulars have told me to over fill my container before, so I have no idea why she was rude.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was told 15-20 mins for my food,Almost 45 mins later my food finally was able to be picked up! Its your typical over priced Lethbridge restaurant. The food is ok,but prices are getting crazy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and the service is great will be back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious dishes. Excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was great! Of course a lil cutie was managing the place