Tian Mi Mi Hongdae: Refined Dim Sum and Chinese Cuisine in Mercure Ambassador Hotel

Experience Tian Mi Mi Hongdae’s Dim Sum and More

Located on the 4th floor of the Mercure Ambassador Hotel near Hongdae, Tian Mi Mi Hongdae (티엔미미 홍대점) offers a refined Chinese dining experience often described as a high-end Chinese restaurant with a hotel restaurant atmosphere. The spacious and clean interior features high ceilings, elegant lighting, and private rooms, making it suitable for dates, family gatherings, or casual meetups.

Many visitors mention the dim sum as a highlight, with a popular set featuring four types: chive shrimp, flying fish roe shrimp, basil, and truffle shumai. The dim sum wrappers are noted for their pleasant chewiness and well-filled interiors. Among these, the truffle and basil shumai stand out for their unique and aromatic flavors.

Other signature dishes include the garlic shrimp stew, praised for its plump shrimp and flavorful garlic sauce, and the mala cream shrimp, offering a mild mala spice balanced with creamy richness. The fish-flavored eggplant with meatballs (어향완자가지) is frequently recommended for its crispy texture and harmonious sauce.

Additional menu items include Dongbei-style sweet and sour pork, stir-fried seasonal vegetables (often water spinach), and a variety of rice and noodle dishes such as Hongshou pork rice bowl and tomato noodle soup. The tomato noodle soup is described as uniquely tangy and mildly spicy, offering a refreshing alternative to heavier dishes.

Service is commonly noted as friendly and attentive, with efficient management of the often long wait times through a call notification system. Reservations via CatchTable are highly recommended due to the restaurant’s popularity, although walk-in waiting is possible with early registration.

While the price point is on the higher side for Chinese cuisine, many guests find the quality and atmosphere justify the cost. Some dishes like the iron plate stir-fry and dessert dim sum receive mixed opinions, but overall food quality is regarded as good.

Recent Local References (as of 11 May 2026)

• Reviews highlight the dim sum’s quality and the unique tomato noodle soup.
• Guests appreciate the comfortable waiting area and call alert system for seating.
• Private rooms and spacious seating add to the pleasant dining experience.
• Some find certain dishes less impressive, but the garlic shrimp and fish-flavored eggplant are consistently praised.
• Reservations are essential due to high demand, with walk-in waiting available but often lengthy.

Location & How to Access

Tian Mi Mi Hongdae is located at 서울특별시 마포구 양화로 144 머큐어 앰버서더 호텔 4층. The restaurant is inside the Mercure Ambassador Hotel near Hongdae Station Exit 9, about a 1-minute walk. The entrance is at the back of the building, and elevators lead to the 4th floor where the restaurant is situated.

Operating hours are daily from 11:00 to 21:00, with a break from 14:30 to 17:00. Last orders are accepted at 13:30 and 20:00. Parking is available in the hotel’s underground mechanical parking lot for 1 hour and 30 minutes free of charge.

Reservations via CatchTable are recommended to avoid long waits. Walk-in waiting registration opens at 10:00 for lunch and 14:00 for dinner, with a comfortable lobby area to wait.

Note: Please check current details and reservation policies before visiting as they may change.