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Ep. 37: Inside Mimi Cheng’s with Co-Founder Hannah Cheng

Fork This City··18 August 2026·28 min

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This week on Fork This City, Josh and Gabby sit down with Hannah Cheng, co-founder of Mimi Cheng’s, to talk about the story behind one of New York City’s favorite dumpling spots. From how many dumplings Hannah actually eats in a week to the creative process behind Mimi Cheng’s collaborations, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the business, the brand, and what goes into making the perfect dumpling.We also dive into one of Mimi Cheng’s most unexpected collaborations: Peter Luger. How did one of New York’s most iconic steakhouses end up teaming up with a dumpling shop? Hannah breaks down how the collaboration came together and what it’s like bringing two very different NYC food institutions together.