Mimi Chinese

Lipstick red banquettes and servers fitted in sharp suits make for a different kind of Chinese restaurant. Unlike the homestyle comforts and flavors of its sibling Sunnys, this Yorkville looker pulls in an equally gussied-up crowd out for an upscale evening. The kitchen takes regional classics and spins them with just enough style. The shrimp toast, brilliantly made with fried bread and a hot mustard mayo, is worth a visit alone, but don't miss out on the scallop crudo with fried donut and that soulful soy broth. Spice-hounds will be all over the Hunan chili sea bass, and someone should probably order the picturesque “four-foot belt noodle.” There’s plenty to drink too, with sharp cocktails and a thorough selection of baijiu.