Danha-dong Chinese restaurant in Paju: Mimi China 2-person combo set

My partner and I were out on a date in Paju and suddenly craved jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and jjamppong, so we went to Mimi China. Besides the classics like jjajang and jjamppong, they also have hand-made dumplings and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) — everything was satisfying, and it turned into one of those Chinese restaurant meals where we walked out happy after a long time :)

We ordered the Mimi 2-person set jjamjjaman, swapped the jjajang for ganjjajang, and picked sinmi jjamppong for the soup. For the dumplings we went with gunmandu (pan-fried), and we even added tangsuyuk on top — overall we ate really well. Let's get into the Mimi China review!!

What kind of Chinese restaurant is Mimi China?

Mimi China is a Chinese restaurant in Danha-dong, Paju. It centers on familiar dishes like jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk, but I've read that they hand-make their own dumplings and simmer the jjamppong broth for a long time — clearly putting real effort into even the basic menu items.

The sinmi jjamppong comes topped with meat that looks like char siu, but it's actually refrigerator-aged dongpo-yuk (braised pork belly), and the tangsuyuk is made with domestic fresh tenderloin, according to the restaurant. It was fun to look out for these details while eating!

• 📍 71-1 Cheonjeonggu-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• ⏰ Tue–Fri 11:00–20:30
• ⏰ Sat–Sun 11:00–20:30
• ⏸ Sat–Sun break time 15:00–17:00
• 🕗 Last order 20:00
• 🚫 Closed every Monday
• 🚗 Parking available in front
• 👶 High chairs / group seating / self-serve bar available

Where is Mimi China and is there parking?

Mimi China is in the Danha-dong area of Paju, so it's more convenient to drive than take public transit. We drove there too, and since there's plenty of parking space right in front of the restaurant, parking wasn't a hassle at all.

The sign out front is easy to spot, so it wasn't hard to find even on a first visit, and overall it's an easy place to reach if you're driving around Paju for a meal. Watching the steady stream of customers, this really does seem to be a local favorite haha.

There's a wide parking area like this out front, so no parking issues!

Inside Mimi China and the self-serve bar

Once inside, the space was noticeably bigger than it looked from outside. Overall it had a clean, bright atmosphere, with tables for four or more, so it works well for a light meal for two but also seemed suited to family outings or group visits.

I also liked that the tables weren't packed too close together, so there was no cramped feeling while eating!! There's a tablet at every table, so you can order directly through table-order.

There's also a separate self-serve bar on one side! You get the basic side dishes like danmuji (pickled radish), onion, and jajangchai (pickled cabbage) as standard, plus you can help yourself to extra chunjang sauce or other condiments as needed — really convenient!!

Mimi China menu and prices

Since there doesn't seem to be a printed menu board apart from the table-order system, I made an image that organizes it more clearly for you haha. Mimi China has a fairly wide range of menu items, from jjajangmyeon and jjamppong to hand-made dumplings and cooked dishes like tangsuyuk. Here are the signature items:

• Jjajangmyeon 8,000 won
• Ganjjajang 10,000 won
• Sinmi jjamppong 12,000 won
• Mimi jjamppong 12,000 won
• Hand-made gunmandu 8,000 won
• Hand-made tongmandu 8,000 won
• Tangsuyuk 20,000 won
• Kkwabaroo 20,000 won
• Fried meat 20,000 won
• Samseon sulguk 20,000 won

That's the simple lineup, and since we came as a pair, they also had the Mimi 2-person set, which was nice!

• Jjajang only 20,000 won — 2 jjajang + 4 dumplings
• Jjamjjaman 24,000 won — 1 jjajang + 1 jjamppong + 4 dumplings
• Jjamppong only 28,000 won — 2 jjamppong + 4 dumplings

You can choose between tongmandu or gunmandu for the dumplings, and you can also upgrade the jjajang or jjamppong for an extra charge.

Sinmi jjamppong vs mimi jjamppong: what's the difference?

I was curious about the difference between sinmi jjamppong and mimi jjamppong. Sinmi jjamppong is a seafood-based style that brings out a spicy, refreshing flavor, while mimi jjamppong is centered on the deep, clean flavor of Mimi China's own secret broth!!

The photos came out oddly blue and hard to see, but I'm attaching the actual table-order menu screens I took anyway!!

That day we ordered the Mimi 2-person set jjamjjaman, swapped the jjajang for ganjjajang for +2,000 won, chose sinmi jjamppong for the soup, and picked gunmandu for the dumplings. On top of that we added tangsuyuk, so the two of us ate a really hearty meal haha.

Eating the 24,000-won jjamjjaman two-person set

They bring out drinks first, and among the food, the tangsuyuk and its sauce arrive first!! The tangsuyuk that came out looked a little different from the usual — each piece of fried batter was quite large, and when you cut into it, the meat inside was genuinely thick.

After a short wait, they set down the ganjjajang and sinmi jjamppong! The jjamppong definitely felt different from a typical Chinese restaurant's version!

The dumplings take a bit longer since they're hand-made, and first this whole spread gets set out!!

After a bit more waiting, they bring out the hand-made dumplings — apparently even the wrapper is made from scratch! We went with gunmandu! A Chinese restaurant with good dumplings has got to be the real deal, haha.

Tenderloin tangsuyuk was the best dish

They cut the big tenderloin tangsuyuk into pieces for us, haha. It's not just a thick-batter type — you can really taste the meat with each bite, and it wasn't tough or dry at all. Genuinely delicious!

Both my partner and I agreed the tangsuyuk was the most satisfying dish of the day, and personally, if you come to Mimi China, I'd say this is the signature dish and you should definitely order it!! The fried meat dish looked like it would let you enjoy the meat in a similar way, so I'd like to try that one next time haha.

Hand-made gunmandu (pan-fried dumplings)

For the set's dumplings, we chose gunmandu. Since they're hand-made, the outside was crispy and the inside was packed full of filling — definitely a different level from the usual complimentary gunmandu you get at other places! Both the tangsuyuk and the dumplings were great in terms of the fried dishes overall, and next time I'm definitely trying the hand-made tongmandu too!!

What the ganjjajang tastes like

The ganjjajang was also the real deal — it had been a while since I'd had jjajang this good. It was loaded with big chunks of onion and plenty of meat, and the sauce was rich and nutty, so I really enjoyed my jjajangmyeon for the first time in a while!

That said, my idea of good ganjjajang includes the crunch of freshly stir-fried onion and that steam rising off the dish, and that part was a little lacking here. Still, it had a distinctly rich flavor compared to regular jjajang, so overall I was satisfied, haha.

How spicy is the sinmi jjamppong?

Sinmi jjamppong was my partner's pick! It's loaded with seafood and vegetables, and the broth was spicy but clean, so she said she really enjoyed it :) And since I personally love ramen, I'm curious to try the mimi jjamppong sometime too haha.

Robot servers and service at Mimi China

A few shots of us eating happily along the way! It had been a while since I properly enjoyed Chinese food like this, haha. The staff were also friendly and attentive from start to finish, which made the place even more memorable — not just for the food but for the service too. There was also a fun little episode...

They apparently have a robot serving machine that gets used when it's busy. A table with a kid had ordered drinks, and staff just brought them over normally, but the child said they wanted to see the robot, so the parents asked if the robot could bring it instead just this once — the staff happily obliged, sent the robot over, and seeing the kid's delighted face made us happy too, haha. So cute~~

We ate so well between the jjajang, jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and dumplings, and the portions were huge so we were completely full! If we hadn't been, I honestly would've ordered a bowl of rice to mix into the leftover ganjjajang, hahaha...

With September nearly over, it had already gotten dark by the time we finished eating!! I personally enjoyed the meal so much that next time I'm in Paju craving Chinese food, I think I'll come back to Mimi China.

Next time, I'd like to try the dishes we missed this round — the mimi jjamppong, tongmandu, and fried meat, one by one, haha.