Mimi Cheng's Dumplings

Taiwanese dumplings don’t always get the same spotlight as their northern Chinese cousins. Mimi Cheng’s changes that, offering a menu where folded pockets take center stage—whether stuffed with pork and chive, lamb and cumin, or miso-glazed eggplant for vegan eaters. The spot fits right into the Upper West Side’s mix of casual eateries and late-night bites, holding its own with organic ingredients and small plates that turn a quick meal into something more intentional. Outdoor seating stretches the experience beyond four walls when the weather cooperates.

Finding it is easy: the address, 309 Amsterdam Ave, sits between 74th and 75th Streets, where the neighborhood’s residential calm meets the hum of Broadway just blocks away. Beer and alcohol options mean these dumplings pair as well with a solo lunch as they do with a shared dinner. Takeout moves fast, but the dine-in crowd lingers—proof that even simple dishes feel like an event when they’re done right. Ownership here is both women-led and Asian-owned, a detail that resonates in a city where representation behind the counter still matters.

Questions about the menu or a large order? A call to (646) 344-1030 connects you directly. For first-timers, the map pins the location clearly: directions here. It’s the kind of place where regulars debate their top-three dumpling rankings—and where newcomers leave with a shortlist of their own.