Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings is closing its doors this month. The restaurant said its lease has come to an end. However, it also confirms that this is not the end for the brand, as it shifts its focus to its growing frozen dumpling business.
Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings is Closing Its Doors
Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings in New York City has announced that it will be closing on September 11. The restaurant is located at 179 Second Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. The closure marks the end of a 12-year chapter in NYC’s dining scene.
The restaurant announced the news of its upcoming closure on social media. In the announcement, founders and sisters Marian and Hannah Cheng thanked customers and the community for their support. They described the closure as sentimental but necessary for the brand’s next chapter.
To make the final days memorable, the restaurant’s Emmy Burger Dumplings will make a comeback. The dumplings will be available from September 1 to September 11.
The announcement drew reactions from longtime customers on social media, with several expressing disappointment about the restaurant’s closure while wishing the Cheng sisters well as the brand expands its retail business.
Mimi Cheng’s is known for its menu that focuses on Taiwanese-inspired dumplings. It offers both steamed and pan-fried dumplings made with locally sourced ingredients. The signature chicken-and-zucchini dumpling is based on their mother’s recipe and combines chicken, zucchini, ginger, and scallions.
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What’s Next for the Brand
According to Mimi Cheng’s social media post, the restaurant is closing as its lease has come to an end. However, the post assures the community that this is not the end for the brand. Instead, it is an important step for the brand to grow further.
The owners said that the little dumpling shop will be turning into a nationwide frozen dumpling business. They will now focus on scaling the brand and making sure their dumplings reach more tables. The dumplings are already available in the freezer aisle of stores nationwide and will be expanding to more stores.
Mimi Cheng’s Dumpling is closing its East Village location. However, the brand is preparing for a new chapter.
