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Mimi Chengs Dumplings in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 646-360-2376
Site: http://www.mimichengs.com/
Site: http://www.mimichengs.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Sunday:11:30AM–8:30PM
Comments (199)
Sat down for a some dumplings this past week and they were absolutely incredible. I had the traditional pork pan fried, they were moist flavorful and amazingly fresh! The special sause with them was so good! The best part of the meal was the November dumpling, a Thanksgiving dumpling! This was by far the best dumpling I have ever had! I am usually not a fan of cranberry sauce, but this stuff pulled the whole dumpling together and made it even better!! I will most certainly be back!
Had the house favorite Mimis Organic Chicken Dumplings. Delicious and reasonable price. Definitely recommend!
The service can be disorganized and slow at times. It took 30 minutes for my dumplings to be served the last time I went.The dan-dan noodles are okay at best. Its interesting that they use soba noodles. I think it works, but definitely different than your usual dan-dan noodles.The dumplings were good, not great. Overpriced compared to Vanessas nearby. Mimi Chengs dumpling skins are thinner than average Chinese dumplings.Overall, a place worth visiting once or twice. Would not become a regular here.
I had the signature dumplings, juicy and hot! The spicy dan dan noodle is way too spicy, can’t taste any other flavour such as sesame oil and peanut sauce. The 12 hour organic chicken soup is a bit disappointing, doesn’t taste chicken soup really...tastes more like carrots and corn soup.
Nice ambience, cute little place.Service was friendly!However, most importantly food was quite average.We got chicken and vegan dumplings, did 50/50 with them and got them fried.Chicken was ok, veg wasn’t bad.They have some special sauce which was good and made dumplings eatable.Dumplings themselves could have been much more flavourful!Not a lot of options to choose from.We’ve had way better dumplings in NYC.Got their house made iced raspberry tea, which was mediocre.Prices were fair though.Would not come all the way for their dumplings!
While the dumplings were generally tasty, I found the price to be quite high. I also noticed that the greens werent washed very well. I could see the dirt best the stems.
Great place and dumplings were pretty good. Scallion pancake was pretty good too. Staffs were helpful and friendly. Atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. Overall great experience and tasty food.
Amazing dumplings and staff!! The monthly special is so delicious every month!
Food is overpriced. 8 dumplings for $13 + tax. Ordered the re-invented classic, but werent wrapped properly. The taste was okay, not bad.
Dumpling time on this beautiful Monday day, so glad they have a 2nd Ave spot... todays munch is the Mimi Chengs dumplings- (steamed) organic chicken & zucchini . These fresh made lovelys were tasty and delicious and never hada chance. 2nd pic is the Reinvented Classic- (fried) pasture-raised pork, baby bok choy & cabbage. One of favorites, fried nicely giving these dumplings a perfect sear on one side. Of course one can not eat these dumplings without the secret sauce, Mimi Chengs Secret Sauce has a nice little kick and makes the dumplings even better.....must have on them....
So delicious..I got a Mexican-inspired seasonal flavor which was good, but nothing beats the more traditional types such as the pork. There is some limited outdoor seating now.
Credit and debit card only. Great dumplings but as others have stated, seating is limited and weekends can be crowded. Still worth the wait!
Pros: takes credit and debit.Cons:- Youll need at least 40 minutes for the food. So this is not a quick lunch spot if you have 30 minutes (this was for takeout).- pricier than the nearby dumpling places with the same comparable taste and greasiness (not accounting for the ingredient quality differences)I would not return solely because I dont want to wait so long for something that only takes at most 10 minutes to eat. Just easier to have cash on hand and get it quickly somewhere else.
The dumplings were well made, and the atmosphere was cheery and bright. Flavor was good. Overall a great place to take people, but would rather go to china town if it was just me.
KEY POINTS: DO NOT BE FOOLED BY PHOTOS & FOOD MADE ME SICK! PLACE IS EMPTY FOR A REASONSo I visited this place when it first opened in 2016 and it was delicious. I had the pork/ chive and vegetable dumplings. I havent been back since until yesterday. I ordered the pork/chive dumplings and the Spicy Dan Dan noodles. The noodles were honestly the blandest thing Ive ever tasted. I think if I made them at home with some butter it wouldve had more flavor. They were smothered in oil and had absolutely no flavor (zero hints of garlic) just some heat. I had to ask for soy sauce to add in because it was truly not appetizing. The dumplings were too fried one the signature side and didnt get to be fully cook within. I am writing this review because I truly regret not telling them right away that the food was so awful for the $26 that I paid. I was starving and looking forward to eating here again and after seeing how expensive the menu was, I just finished the dumplings and threw away the noodles. I am not a reviewer. I never leave good or bad reviews. But I felt I needed to warn any new comers to this specific location because it was truly expensive for what you receive, it doesnt taste good, and I swear it made my stomach sick. Its the following day and I cant stop visiting the bathroom! Do not be fooled by the photos or presentation online!
If you are looking for a great dumplings place in East Village, this one is one of the best options!
Quality dumplings, the pan fried tastes better than boiled. The Dan Dan noodles are very very spicy.
Honestly, I had higher expectationsDont get me wrong, their dumplings are really goodSo is the secret sauceBut its just too priceyYou can get the same for like halfThe staff was not in a good mood, at least the time I wentIs a very tiny establishmentStill, if you wanna try them, just one advice8 is enoughMaybe 12But I thought 14 were a good number and nope, too much food
Was introduced to this placed with their special Mac and cheese dumplings with a CBD sauce (limited time) I continued to come for their other dumpling options. Everything is just so good! Definitely check this place out if you are in the area
The ambience is really good, dumplings are okay and definitely the pricing is not single $, its an expensive place.
Brilliant dumplings which are well cooked. We had Mimi Cheng (boiled) and Original (Pan fried) both were delicious and the only downside is that we didnt have more! Excellent value for money.
Quite expensive for mediocre dumplings. Not alot of flavor for 18 bucks an order. Go some place else.
If your looking for inexpensive eats and hankering for dumplings this is the place to go. Their homemade chili oil is tangy and slightly spicy - I would have smuggled the bottle out if it wasnt so huge!
Delicious and juicy pork dumplings with bok choy and cabbage! We also had the noodle soup and spicy dan dan noodles. Will be back for more!
Decent dumpling spot. Dumplings where a little bland and the different versions tasted a bit too similar. A bit slow cooking of them compared to amount of guests.
This was already one of my favorite places in a sea of phenomenal restaurants throughout the city. However, my love for Mimi Chengs skyrocketed today! I was volunteering at the Bowery Mission in the Lower Eastside and at the end of the shift a copious amount of food, to say the least, from MCs had apparently been donated. I immediately exclaimed to the Bowery staff that this place was absolutely phenomenal and what a treasure to receive such a donation. Now that I know that these sisters give back to the community in such an incredibly generous and humbling way I will certainly be eating plenty more of their dumplings in the near future! YOU GO GALS!
Ordered delivery via Caviar via DoorDash. Ordered 2x bone broth with chicken meatballs and 1x greens side. Order arrived promptly but in complete mess. Delivery driver asked me to take the items out of the DoorDash issue insulated box because broth had leaked through the paper containers which had dissolved during transport and broke through the restaurants paper to-go bag. Fun. A bunch of the soup was gone since the tops of the containers were mush so the containers were sitting in a pile of broth. Poured soup into bowls to serve but soup was so salty I could not swallow it. Thanks, wont order again.
The dumplings are very good and the sauce is INCREDIBLE!!! Literally would just drink it straight. It’s a bit expensive ($11.50 for 8 dumplings) but as I said, quite good.
These chicken dumplings were amazing. The vibe of the dumpling shop was awesome as reggae played. It was a nice place to have a beer and the food was amazing
Edit: I have gone back and had a very different experience. Im going to call my initial visit a fluke. It happens. The dumplings I had the second time were excellent, among the best Ive had in the city. I will leave my original review below, but please do not put any stock in it.Disappointing. The dumplings would have been good were they not extremely salty. That combined with a pretty high price makes me unable to recommend Mimi Chengs.
Good vegetarian dumplings. a bit overpriced for only 6 and the seating area is quite small, but it’s worth checking out.
I cant recommend Mimi Chengs highly enough when it comes to dumplings. Their monthly specials are phenomenal but you also wont be disappointed by the default dumpling and the smashed cucumbers. During the lockdown this was one of the places I went out of my way to visit because I was craving their special sauce!
The Emily Burger Dumpling is worth going for if youve never had it. It comes once a year but its worth the wait
We like Mimi Cheng, but this location lets her down. Outside seating is filthy. The 12 hour chicken soup tastes like 12 second soup: zero taste, it’s like drinking water. Dumplings still ok. Special sauce seems to be weaker than it used to be. Sad.
Broth with chicken balls is great 👍
The 5 star reviewers have failed me once again, I did not receive the quality of food everyone has been describing. I order 8 fried dumplings, a 12 hour chicken soup and Dan Dan noodles which I did not receive and after my second attempt of going back into the store to ask I gave up because I didnt ask for a receipt and I didnt want to cause any trouble but the total I was charged didnt add up. Anyway my favorite food is soup and dumplings so I had high expectations because of the reviews but the food was not my taste. I do have to say though, I love to support these hard working business and the cashier was very sweet also. Thank you!
Honestly, not great. Cute interior, clean design. Now to the important part, the dumplings. I’d give them a solid 4/10. They didn’t taste bad, they were just way overpriced for what they are. there are much better tasting dumplings for much cheaper and that come in greater quantity at many other spots. Almost $12 for for 8 dumplings? Come on! It seems to me like a trendy recreation of the dirty hole-in-the-wall spots to be more ‘palatable’ for certain groups of people.I’ll recommend two other places:- Vanessa’s dumplings, multiple locations- fried dumpling on Mott street
Its ok. They need to clean this place up though.Edit: Ok, so I was a little hard on this place when I reviewed it a month ago and gave it 2/5 stars. I ate here today and honestly, its not that bad. The scallion pancakes are good but not the best Ive ever had. The customer service is ok...The hygiene is not that bad. I got 4 scallion pancakes for $7.62 (including tax) - DEFINITELY overpriced if you ask me. Im going to now give it 3/5 stars. This place just is not that good. BTW they only accept card, NO cash.
Since living in NYC I always make it a point to visit for dumplings whenever I’m in the neighborhood. Their sauce is addicting and I’m so glad they’re selling it to take home now so that you can keep enjoying it with some of your own creations!
This place is very cool. The food is local and fresh and healthy and simple. The menu is minimal in the best way: 3-4 kinds of dumplings, one of which is seasonal, and a vegetable. I got the chicken and pork dumplings, they were good. I also got the broccoli sauteed with garlic, also good. Its not the cheapest lunch, but its not bad. I paid $15 for the 8 dumplings a nice portion of broccoli.My only issue, and the reason I cant give them 5 stars, is that dumplings to me are cheap, fried in some kind of re-used oil, and contain not-so quality meat with a lot of salt and chives. Theyre delicious. These dumplings lack the grease and salty flavor I crave when I crave dumplings. Theyre good, but I dont think I would order plate after plate here like I would at Vanessas Dumplings up the street.
Cute place. I don’t recommend the dan dan noodle but the dumplings was good.
The place smells, I waited a long time and the dumplings were not good.
I had got the Mimi Chengs Dumplings and it was... okay to say the least. I think TGI Fridays has better potstickers
Walking down 2nd ave ran into this place got chicken and pork dumplings pretty good pretty good
My favorite dumpling spot in the city. Clean ingredients and super creative collaborations every few months! They have more than just dumplings also! Their special sauce is fire also!!
Cute little place in the East Village, we were looking for a quick and tasty lunch and read about this. We got the 50-50 dumplings and a noodle soup. The soup was not really flavorful but at least the noodles were cooked nicely. The dumplings were pretty tasty and I really liked their special homemade sauce. Overall, I would say that this is the low-end Chinese food designed to appeal to yuppies. Price is too high for what it actually is. Nice room though.
Get pan fried veggie dumplings! This place is good for a quick bite.
Absolutely the tastiest dumplings around. I LOVE Mimis. The quality of their meats + veggies is superb! I also just love all the friendly workers + the cozy feeling of this place. Marian and Hannah are also the BEST owners. I love these ladies and they truly encompass what it means to be passionate. Please check out Mimis, you wont be disappointed!!
We ended up here after our first aborted attempt to go to Tim Ho Wan on a weekend - 4 hour wait - no thanks!This is a bare bones counter service place where youre served lots of different dumplings, along with some special sauce. The dumplings are well done and with thin skins. Certainly a lot better than most Chinese restaurants Ive been too. They are at a premium though. Theres some seating but you can always have it to go.
Great ambiance and good dumplings. It may not be the best dumpling Ive ever had, but this restaurant is lovely, the service was great and socially conscious. I ordered the February special which donated partial proceeds to City Harvest (NYC food rescue non profit). Keep up the good work Mimi Chengs!
A beautiful, vibrant spring evening in the E. Village, but the worst idea for a casual post-movie snack/supper ever. Considering there are only a few items on the menu, you would think it would be a relatively simple thing to serve an okay dumpling. Ordered: Combo Mimi Cheng & Reinvented Classic Dumplings - Fried, as recommended by Infatuation. This was the worst plate of dumplings I have ever had. Ive had far better dumplings from Trader Joes frozen aisle. While the fillings seemed okay, the dumplings were served burnt, and were oddly gummy underneath -- very unappetizing and not nearly as cheap as they should have been. Their house special sauce was bland and the least special dumpling sauce Ive ever had. Critics please update your reviews! All should avoid this waste of space. If you cant make it to Chinatown or 32nd Street, youre better off keeping Trader Joes dumplings in your freezer in a pinch.
Service and food is delicious. Love their monthly dumplings special. For the month of November, they have a delicious Thanksgiving dumpling. (Turkey, house made gravy,cranberry sage stuffing, and a side of house made cranberry sauce ) everyone has to try it!!
These are really good dumplings!! They are a bit pricey for dumplings, there are definitely cheaper in the area, but these taste so fresh and healthy. I always try to make a run here at least once a month. The chicken and zucchini ones are my go to!
Both the original and pork dumplings are super delicious. You get 6 for 9.50 or 8 for 11.50, so better value if youre more hungry. Definitely recommend NY apple cider Arnold Palmer. Be aware seating is very limited. It was full when we came in on a Saturday but a table opened up quickly.
Well greased and toasted dumplings stuffed with chunky fillings. Their chili sauce is truly spicy and has depth. Dumplings with a focus on freshness.
Mimi Cheng’s, a fairly new dumpling house is one of the few dumpling places you would consider taking someone on a date to, unless they are super into dumplings and have low standards when it comes to table hygiene, in which case your mom and I think you can do better. So go to Mimi’s instead and avoid hepatitis, and also get some awesome dumplings. The menu is small, pork, chicken, veggie, and a rotating special. You can get an order or 6 or 8 and split an order between two types. While this makes for some interesting mathematical combinations, it’s a nice way to try a bunch of the types without getting the dreaded dumpling bloat. The pork were our favorite, but the chicken were solid as well. You can’t go wrong with any of the options here. The special sauce, a mildly spicy soy mix (and if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, mix in some sriracha) goes great with the dumplings as well. Go for fried for the extra texture. The chairs do stick a bit to the floor in a concerning fashion, but there are mini cacti on each table, so I think it evens out.
Tried the steamed reinvented classic + mighty veggie dumplings, and a side of taiwanese street cart greens. The dumpling filling was very fresh and had good flavor combinations. I liked that you could watch the dumplings being made. Very clean restaurant and very nice staff (there was an error with my order and I was overcharged and they noticed before I did and changed it for me). Would return if in the area.
The Super V dumplings are the best veggie dumplings I have ever had.The rest of the dumplings I tried were just mediocre (the classic and the chicken).The Taiwanese beef soup was missing some flavours (acid or spice?), it had a great mouthfeel but didn’t taste like much besides salt.
A spur of the moment decision that turned out to be a highlight of our most recent vacation in NYC. If youre in the East Village craving dumplings like I was, no place does it better. This tiny restaurant has a focused menu - dumplings plus a few sides, including multiple veggie options, plus homemade secret sauce. Limited seating, and the place was packed the whole time. Grab a window seat and watch the passersby, or if you dont mind sharing your elbow room, snuggle up at the communal table.
Amazing dumplings at a good price. They have a special dumping that is constantly changing. You can order either 6 or 10 with each order steamed or fried.
They are changing the dumpling game for sure! Such a cute little spot with the most delicious dumplings and theyve expanded the menu to include some small plates. Perfect to share with someone and I definitely recommend their in house made teas and drinks!
Love love love their dumplings! Definitely not a good place to go if you have too many food allergies (common ones like soy will obviously be tricky here), but Ive had great experiences every time Ive come here! Their specials are super interesting (for example the Korean Fried Chicken which was the April special was so unique and the fried rice puffs that came with it were amazing!!!!), but if youre into more classic stuff, Id go with the fried reinvented classic. The scallion pancakes are also amazing and their special sauce is fantastic! The dan dan noodles are pretty spicy, so be prepared but theyre great!No cash accepted!
It was around 30$ for two orders of decent dumplings, rather just go to Chinatown for better price. The place is nice and clean thou.
Had the 12 hour organic noodle soup and the reinvented dumplings. I must say the soup was saltier than the ocean and the pan fried dumplings were just overpowered by the burnt flavor probably from a pan that has not been cleaned prior to cooking our order. Definitely not worth thr price they are charging.
Really good dumpling place with friendly staff. Its not huge so I wouldnt take a big group of people (Id do takeaway) but its worth a visit. The vegetarian dumplings together with their own secret sauce are a very good choice.
Very tasty dumplings and good service. I really enjoy the simplicity of the menu—no frills, good meal. Slightly higher priced for dumplings. Unfortunate there is no bathroom at this location.
Very friendly staff and excellent dumplings. You have a choice of either pan fried or steamed when you order. But wait, theres more. You could even order half of each style! You can see how labor intensive making the dumplings are because you see the pair of hands repetitiously working on them. It just makes each bite more special!
I had the Super V veggie dumplings with carrots, cabbage and mushrooms. I had them fried, and the flavor and texture was wonderful. Their secret sauce was good too (probably hot oil and soy sauce and possibly vinegar).
Tasty dumplings made with clean, pasture raised chicken & pork, as well as fresh veg. This isnt your Chinatown-type (just as awesome) dumpling house...a nice way to change it up though. The 12hr chicken broth w/chicken meatballs is delicious too!
My favorite place to check out every month. The signature dumplings are always tried and true amazing. Generous, high-quality fillings in perfectly proportional dumpling. Nice filling to dough ratio. Every month, there is a special dumpling, and theyre special indeed! Some past favorites: Pat LaFrieda Dumpling, Thanksgiving Dumpling, Nomad Chicken Pot Pie Dumpling. This month (Sept 2017): Chef Missy Robbins of Lilia Dumpling. Come with an appetite for best results, but no matter the time of day, youll always have room for Mimi Chengs.
So excited to try this place, but was very disappointed that it is more hyped than impressive, after all what else can you really do with dumplings. Very expensive for what it is and not worth to go out of your way. Nothing wrong with it, just nothing impressive or great about it. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Place is minimalist and clean.
Great place. I get the vegetarian dumplings and do 50/50 (love the ability to do that) and the noodles. Don’t forget to try the Mimi sauce!Only negative is it takes way too long to get. Usually from 14-30 min.
The first dumpling shop Ive found that has absolutely no negatives. No unidentifiable ingredients, mystery meat, grease bomb -- nothing. Short menu means everything is terrific: three savory dumplings (veggie, chicken, pork), veggie of the day, dessert dumpling, homemade drink. Veggie dumpling is stuffed with really finely-diced kale and is delicious. Chicken dumpling is juicy and great, especially with addictive dipping sauce. But the pork dumpling: ahhhh. The menu says sustainable and organic, but your brain will be saying BACON. Surf-shop vibe means a great destination for lunch or dinner.
Short: Great Asian inspired fast food restaurant to grab a quick bite or snack. Delicious traditional dumpling, with special sauce which is a must try.Long: As you first walk in, the shop seems to be very small with limited seating to get friendly with others. There are seats aligning the wall of the restaurant and picnic style benches in the middle of the room. The menu is simple and easy to understand with descriptions of the different style of dumplings and side dishes to try.I ordered the Taiwanese street car veggies, Mimi Cheng, and reinvented classic dumplings. The veggies were delicious with the oyster sauce and garlic, however it was a little much for my liking on the oyster sauce. Both the Mimi Cheng and re-invented classic dumplings were phenomenal. It had a very authentic meaty taste upon the first bite. I got both dumplings pan-fried which I would definitely recommend to get that nice crunch. The wrapping was not thick and doughy but in fact very light. The Mimi Cheng Special Sauce is an absolute must try. Dont be fooled and drizzle that sauce all over your pan-fried dumplings because you will end up with a soggy snack before you can eat them all.Overall this place was a great pit stop to grab a bite to eat and the service was great. I gave this place 4 stars for the great authentic taste but unfortunately wish they had way more on their menu. Cant wait to go back to have the Mimi Cheng Sauce again.
The Mimi sauce is amazing. Had the chicken and pork dumplings . They are good and have really good flavor to them . Now is it nyc best? You decide, but the price is little high compared to other dumplings spots around nyc
This little shop turns out some mean dumplings to suit all, including vegetarian options. Plus they have a dumpling special to keep things interesting. Seating comes at a premium but there are couple of benches out front as well. Worth the extra coin for a higher quality product!
Such a great location and amazing dumplings! Felt like I was in grandmas house because there was an older Asian lady sitting behind the glass counter making FRESH DUMPLINGS! I thought that was great. It gave a more authentic feel to the place.
Dumplings shouldn’t be this expensive. But their 12-hour bone broth is amazing.
People that had ordered the same thing after me received the order first. Really disrespectful for customers that just want take-out. Seems they prioritize people in the restaurant first and not orders. Waited 30 minutes to get 6 pieces of dumplings... expected to wait 10 min for the order. Terrible experience... Staff seems to not care. If there are people, you will not get your dumplings fast, end of story.
Its a cute simple spot. Good for a quick bite. Very fresh ingredients. Friendly staff.
Maybe it was my mistake for not getting any dumplings, but the spicy dan dan noodles left something to be desired. Not to say they were bad, but they definitely weren’t worth the $12 considering the minimal sauce and toppings - the only thing aside from the noodles and spices were a few pieces of bok choy.
Awful place. Not worth the hype or the wait (an hour and 40 mins) for 16 dumplings. On top of that they messed up my order. Out of the 16 dumplings, only half was edible, which was the monthly special. Would not recommend if my life depended on it.
I was expecting something better for the price of $12 (8 pieces) for dumplings but it was such a let down. The beef noodle soup only contains two meatballs and the soup tastes has no flavor except sourness
Love to have authentic Taiwanese street dumplings here in NYC! Quality food and welcoming ambiance bring me home. Just be aware theres no phone number or reservation - also not good for groups. 這間很像健康版的四海遊龍或八方雲集鍋貼。
OMG hand-rolled dumplings to order. So fresh and made with the best elements. Spicy garlic chili sauce mixed with there secret sauce is perfection. I will never eat another dumpling anywhere else!
DELICIOUS dumplings! We tried the veggie dumplings, pork dumplings, and the scallion pancakes. They have a secret sauce on the tables that is delicious as well. The place is tiny though, so get takeout or expect to wait for a seat.
Great dumpling shop. The dumplings are higher quality and made with better ingredients than your standard Chinatown shop. Their dipping sauce is top notch too.
Dan Dan noodles: 3/5Street cart greens: 3/5Mimi Cheng dumpling: 4/5Reinvented classic dumpling: 4/5The appetizers and sides were relatively unimpressive but the dumplings were great! Nice flavor, excellent crispy texture balanced with a firm noodle- I wasnt convinced it was the best dumpling in NYC- but its a winner.
Perhaps my hopes were too high. Service was great, loved the cute, small space and outdoor seating too, but dun dun noodles were flavorless (and noodles a little overdone) and chicken parmesan dumplings underwhelming esp. vs expectations. Big credit for the idea though - and, with work, they could be incredible!
Yummy quick bite.Edit: Just went tonight. Somebody screwed up, and our order came out long after later arrivals, pork dumplings were gritty because the veggies probably werent properly washed, scallion pancakes had almost no scallions, and the dumplings werent even that good at the end of it all. Maybe its an odd night, but this time it was overpriced and poorly managed.
I live in Connecticut and talk about Mimi Chengs to everyone. I so appreciate the organic factor and cleanliness of this place, as well as the pristine presentation and the dumplings were insanely delicious, flavorful and fresh. I cannot rave enough about this wonderful restaurant!
Does not care about customer service. A line was forming and nobody bothered to man the register. 5 employees just washing dishes and making dumplings. I caught someones eye and they just looked disinterested in helping and went back to doing their thing. Gave off the impression they were too good to rush to take orders. Definitely lost my business and interest.
Over-hyped for sure. For the price, I expected the dumplings to be at least intact. The reinvented classic was interestingly shaped but every single dumpling was falling apart before we started eating. Quite disappointing.
The service here has always been terrible, but lately it’s been truly unbearable. Tonight I spent a full hour at Mini Cheng’s— I ordered two different kinds of dumplings and waited a full thirty minutes to receive the first half of my order, proceeded to eat them and wait for the other half of my order to come out. After 15 mins, I reminded the woman at the counter that I was still waiting on the other half of my order, but they had forgotten about it, so she put the order in again. About 5 minutes later, I received the dumplings but they were steamed instead of pan fried as I had ordered. Oh well, I ate them anyway and left as quickly as I could.The woman sitting next to me had ordered the Dan Dan noodles, but later regretted her order because she thought they would be too spicy for her. The woman at the counter wasn’t able to refund her her order or offer her something else on the menu (even something of a lower price), her rationale being that she doesn’t have the authorization from the manager to make any of those kinds of changes. Womp womp womp
The dumplings here were pretty good, but not quiet as good as authentic Chinese places. They had also run out of many of the options of dumplings when I had arrived, which was not that late either.
Good dumplings, thought I honestly couldnt taste the difference between fried pork and chicken. I guess the spices and frying sort of neutralizes that. One let down was the mushy broccoli--shouldve had a nice crunch to balance the squishy dumplings.
I came to try the August special, Green Chicken Mole Dumplings. And they were amazing! Very tasty and the flavors were so vibrant. I was left in awe!
I love dumplings pan fried or not. This one had me coming back for another round before I left the city. Somewhat pricey, but handmade with love is priceless.
Dumplings are okay - very non-authentic. The thing that gets me is they are very overpriced for something you can get for a lot cheaper in Chinatown or flushing that tastes at least as good if not better.
This place is phenomenal. They have amazing dumplings. Most everything is organic or quality ingredients and they have amazing vegetarian dumplings as well!
Dumplings are really good. Also I tried 12- hours chicken noodle soup, it was not super good. Noodles was over cooked . Need more spices.
This place used to have great home made dumplings with fresh ingredients. Not anymore. Just pricy now, and way disappointing since Mimi and her mom moved on.
Great dumplings. Will absolutely fulfill your cravings if youre looking for some dumplings - however I will say that Tianjin Dumpling House does it better. (And cheaper)
Upscale dumpling shop, with some typical and not-so-typical fillings (Thanksgiving dumplings filled with turkey and stuffing, with a side of homemade cranberry sauce pictured). Service is exceptionally slow
It’s perfectly serviceable, not ohmygoodnessyum!, but it’s tasty & fresh-tasting & good. The cafe itself is adorbs & the bright yellow stools are a cheerful happiness-inducing huzzah. If this place were in my neighborhood, I’d drop by for snacks every week. Cozy comfortable good clean & bright.
These are some of the worst dumplings Ive ever had the displeasure of consuming. We tried basically every item on the menu and I can unequivocally say that nothing here is worth eating.
This place has gone downhill. They still look pretty but don’t taste the same; oily as suppose to juice, fillings are dry. Service was bad. Very disappointed.
Super tasty dumplings and an absolutely delicious spicy sauce to accompany them. A bit pricey, but about what youd expect from a new-age-y spot in Manhattan.
The restraunt has a good atmosphere, but the food is just par. The dan noodles are too sweet (might use wheat noodles?) and dumplings are a bit over priced.
Everything on the menu is great but famous for the handmade dumplings. The special sauce is amazing and worthy of the trip to try it.
Food was delicious, a little expensive but I guess it’s worth it . The wait time is kind of long and the young lady at the front seemed in a rush to take my order like she just wanted to be over with it when I was asking her questions about the menu not really friendly and her phone was out as she walked away to do something. Seemed like it wasn’t enough staff tonight I just saw her and a guy in the back cooking who seemed more friendly then her .
Overhyped in my opinion. They do have good dumplings, but the price is a little ridiculous. Can get same quality in Chinatown for much cheaper.
OMG these dumplings are the best in ny. The little Chinese ladies are hand making them at the counter. The ingredients and flavors in these precious dumplings are a party for the senses.
The place is very cute and clean, and the girl taking orders is the friendliest person ever. We tasted the chicken and veggie dumplings and they were both amazing!
The dumplings were tasty, but could have been cooked more. Pan seared is the only way to go. They were out of the noodle and broth dishes.
The dumplings were way over priced and were decent but not for that price. They didnt even have hot oil for some dumpling lovers.
The dumplings are okay, but prosperity and Vanessas are both better and far cheaper.The novelty monthly dumplings are interesting, but overall its just too pricy for a dumpling spot.
Was my first time trying Mimi Chengs and had the pork and chicken dumplings. They were everything I could have hoped for. Seriously best around. Will be coming back soon.
Delicious dumplings with great seasonal dumplings as well! They dont mess around when they call food spicy, so dont say you werent warned!
I try to go here monthly for their special dumplings. Just an awesome gourmet dumpling which means more expensive than my top place Vanessas dumplings but still awesome.
Very disappointing chicken noodle soup, without any flavor and under seasoned. Dumplings were a let down for the price. Not going back.
Overpriced! Cheaply made. If youre into whatever food then its okay. NYC has more options to drop off your cash for a good dumpling and noodle fix.
Really great dumplings. Good variety, but not overwhelming number of choices. Seating is a bit limited. Space is nice.
Had foie gras truffle dumplings (shumai style) and spicy soba noodles. Super yummy! Handmade dumplings are delicious!
Dumplings are good, but way over priced. 6 for usd 8+ ? You can get 5 for less than 2 in china town.
Stopped in for a quick snack and was not disappointed. I will be thinking about the veggie dumplings for quite some time!
Dumplings were very good. A bit pricey but what can you do its Manhattan. Definitely a must try in the warmer months
Still the best. Nothing comes even close to the quality and flavor of Mimi.
Best dumplings Ive ever had, hands down. The staff was more than gracious and the ambiance was top notch.
Solid tasting dumplings but priced extremely high for what it is. You can get the same thing in Chinatown for 1/3 of the price.
Fresh, tasty dumplings, and a few sides. Small menu, so good idea to check that theres enough for everyone given dietary restrictions, but what there is seemed good.
Good spot for dumpling in the east village. Have unique signature dumplings that come and go as well. Very friendly. Quick. Clean. Recommend.
This place is yummy and cheap. Get the scallion pancake
This family run business has amazing juicy thick dumplings I haven’t seen anywhere else.
Second worst dumblings ive ever ate, dan dan noodles are a nogo, the dishes are not made to perfection and it seems like not from a trained chef! The sauce smelled and tasted like 3 days old
Meh, decent dumplings, a bit pricey, not much variety, very average, I feel like they do nothing to stand out from any other dumpling spot.
From the outside it looks like a general cafe, but inside you have a retro and contemporary aesthetic. Trying the monthly special mac n cheese was a good choice and worth it for first timers.
I just came from that restaurant and it was great. They have a vegan monthly special. They collaborate with another restaurant to make their food (the By Chloe guac-burger this march) into a dumpling !! So goood !
This place was so much more awesome than I expected. Soy Sause is a bit salty though... Maybe thats just the way its supposed to be. Dumplings are really affordable.
Delicious Dumplings. It is a bit pricey but definitely a must try. Their house-made sauce is amazing!!!
Was very nice. A bit too simple compared to the reviews I got
Great moderately-priced spot for a quick bite of delicious dumplings. The scallion pancakes with egg are awesome!
So good, I got the chicken, it was so fresh an delicious
Wonderful dumplings made where you can watch out of good organic ingredients. The sauce is fabulous.
Kind of felt scammed. Taste/quality was decent but $14 for 8 is way overpriced. You can find better options in the area for 1/3 the price.
The best dumplings in nyc! Believe the hype and eat at Mimis!
Delicious dumplings with quality ingredients. The secret sauce is fantastic and has a real kick to it.
Great small dumpling shop, the prices for a small plate of dumplings are a bit high but the food is amazing.
So So good. One serving of pan seared dumplings is just not enough. And that secret sauce? I can literally drink it.
Amazing dumplings. It is literally a hole in the wall/ very basic in terms of layout but Food and service is amazing
Went with one of my friends in November, they had some kind of Turkey dumpling special, it was overstuffed, it was burnt black across the bottom, extremely salty, grainy, and overall just kind of inedible and disgusting and they had a side of cranberry sauce which just made it worse, my family also tried and disliked it, we all took one bite and spit it out and tossed the rest, the interior was dimly lit and everything just looked tattered or old, the music was confusing since it was either Spanish or reggae in a dumpling shop, the paintings on the wall were random, the wooden benchs seat had peeling paint, the floor looked dirty and splattered with paint and stains, and nothing about it said authentic and it hurt to even be in the place and to think people would go for and spend money on such disgraceful attempts at dumplings
Solid dumplings in a nice clean minimalist setting. Has some strange fusions but I prefer the original flavors
Convenient and cool spot for a quick bite. Tasty dumplings. The pancake is also very yummy!
Great dumplings, very fresh and flavorful. The Kale Fried Rice is a must-try.
Fantastic dumplings place that additionally has some great alternatives on the menu. Be sure to try their buckwheat soba!!
We had our dumplings to go with 2 spring rolls. Service was quick and simple.
Delicious, always hip variations of in house made dumplings. Hot are the best.
Dumplings are always delicious. Restaurant is always clean. Staff are friendly.
Just raised their prices. 8 dumplings are 13.15. Kind of crazy given that theirs are nothing special...
Super good dumplings - came all the way from Norway to have a taste, loved it 😋😋
Good food. Thourghlu enjoyable. I got the chicken parm duplings witch are only avable to end of month. (august_2018) i realy liked them
Great dumplings, pretty cheap and cosy place, they also have vegetarian options.
Delicious. The sauce is addicting. Everything is hand made right in front of you. Pan fried is best.
Slow. Cramped. No bathroom. Overly expensive mediocre dumplings. Decent staff but bad management.
Best. Dumplings. Ever!
Super yummy dumplings, pan-fried mighty veggie is delish! Secret sauce takes it to another level!!
I had the super V dumplings and they were unbearably salty and had no flavor. Very disappointing.
Really enjoyed the hamburger dumplings
Good place for to-go dumplings. High quality and delicious.
Organic ingredients to make dumplings very delicious!I also come next time.
Good, simple dumpling shop. Breezy atmosphere and a simple menu of good flavour combinations.
Super fresh & delicious dumplings with an awesome house-made sauce!
The food was good, I just dont like places you support, and they dont allow you to use their bathroom. Bad business.
Dumplings are most delicious although I wish they had one in NJ
Original sauce is incredible, loved half+half offer where you can try to kinds of dumplings
I came here due to the high reviews everyone was giving this place. Instead i was rewarded with cold soggy dumplings with no flavor.
Nice seating area but dumplings were average and a little oily.
Look I know thousands of factors go into.... I really dont want to be a crazy person after this... so Ill just ask.Has anyone had an amazing night of shaking the sheets after dining here?
Good spot to grab quick dumplings and also because they keep changing their menu its fun to go back
The dumplings were good but the best thing was the smores dessert dumpling.
No wait and quick service! Nice inside and outside dining.
Great job on the basic dumplings and love the their special dumplings that are always so interesting.
Amazing service good price and the dumplings in peanut oil were amazing
Delicious dumplings that you can customize, special sauce was amazing
Food is good when eating in restaurant. DO NOT BOTHER ordering online. 2 hours waiting then cancelled order.
Sitting here... STILL waiting for the food. Flavor is bland because Im never going to get to try it -_-Edit: well I got my order just as my friend had finished. Shame.
Very nice place but horrible dumplings. Do not taste good and very overpriced
Amazing dumplings! One vegan dumpling. I recommend going
A little pricy. The regular dumpdumps were ok but the specials are the star of the show
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Mimi Chengs Dumplings 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-05I usually love the food here, worth the price for the quality taste. Unfortunately, last week my order wasn’t made properly & when I submitted an issue, no one got back to me. My scallion pancake was burnt & unbearable to eat, it was never made this way before. I wasn’t issued a refund. This wasn’t noticed until I got all the way home. Sort of sucks because I love the food here, but would appreciate If someone would’ve gotten back to me to solve this issue.
Review №2
2021-08-16Despite having to drive anywhere from 30-45 minutes to enjoy them, Mimi Cheng’s dumplings are without question, the best dumplings I’ve ever had! They’re incredibly fresh, the portion size is perfect and the excitement of wondering what next month’s special flavor will be is hard to compete with. My personal favorite are the Emmy Burger dumplings!
Review №3
2022-08-17You already know why I am here for the Mimi Cheng and Peking House collaboration! I’m so happy I got the chance to try the August special! Anything Peking House is solid.
Review №4
2022-09-13Best dumplings Ive ever had. Its pricey but they give you a big quantity. Sauce is on point! A must try if you love dumplings.
Review №5
2022-08-23Really has gone downhill the past few years - dumplings not fresh, prices are outright silly ($15+ dumplings), rude staff, sporadic hours, and out of random items (especially the specials) even when not busy at all.A couple of years ago I would have put this among the best dumpling spots in the city and well worth the price. Now Im just giving up.
Review №6
2022-09-05Dumplings are tasty but they are tiny... Even considering inflation I think it is overpriced. Charging extra for chili sauce is sad. That should be included. No tea for eat in. Thats also sad and not authentic for Taiwanese.Staff at this location is courteous and efficient.
Review №7
2022-05-18Went 2 days in a row for the may ramp sausage special because it was that good
Review №8
2020-02-11This review applies to both locations. I’ve visited each location twice; my first time at leach location I had the monthly special and one of the dumplings from the regular menu. The monthly specials are always really good, but I do not like the dumplings from the regular menu.... the last two times I’ve stopped by, I just got an order of the monthly special and then went somewhere nearby for dessert.The sides are ok, but are very pricey. The dumplings are actually pretty pricey too. It’s fun to watch them being handmade up at the front, and their house dipping sauce is fantastic, but I can’t really recommend anything other than the monthly special.My favorite monthly was the Emmy burger collaboration! I wish all the dumplings were like this. The buratta meatball dumplings were also really good, and the lunar new year lamb dumplings were amazing. This month there is a French onion soup dimpling and I’d like to try that. So again, the specials are fun, interesting, and delicious, but you’re better off going to Chinatown if you want high quality pork or veggie dumplings and you’ll get them there for cheaper.
Review №9
2022-06-23I dont like writing negative reviews, but the customer service here makes me cringeeeeeeeeeee.This is for my hard-working 9-5 peeps. If your lunch break is 30 minutes, DO NOT waste your time going there cause you will spend most of your time waiting for your food. They had one chef, and he looked like he was only cooking one order at a time. They dont acknowledge you right away either. They took so long that I had to go back to work and come back an hour later to pick up my order. Thank you Mimi Cheng for the $15 soggy pan-fried dumplings. I’ll stick with K-Town.
Review №10
2020-10-24Best dumplings I ever ate! They were very tasty and so fresh! Yes it is pricey compared to other places but you pay for the too notch quality. Definitely worth a try if you are around. Very nice people too!