Hedian Kim

Review of Mimi Cheng's

A beautiful, vibrant spring evening in the E. Vill...

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. I've had far better dumplings from Trader Joe's 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 I've ever had. Critics please update your reviews! All should avoid this waste of space. If you can't make it to Chinatown or 32nd Street, you're better off keeping Trader Joe's dumplings in your freezer in a pinch.