Frequently Asked Questions

Chūka (short for chūka ryōri) refers to the specific cuisine created by Chinese chefs that adapts traditional Chinese dishes to the Japanese palate and cooking methods. It is this distinct adaptation of food that can be found throughout Japan, often at small mom-and-pop-owned, local joints, that serves as the foundational influence for Mimi's. Expect to see chūka options that may share names and similarities with traditional Chinese & Japanese dishes, but with culinary twists that put them into their own distinct category. We're also inspired by classic mid-century American diners, and integrate both the welcoming atmosphere and some diner menu staples into our offerings. 

Our food is designed to be comforting, shareable, and affordable. We're also excited to offer a full beverage program, including cocktails, wine, beer, and sake. Check out our menus for all the details!

We are located at 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA, inside of Aeronaut Brewing Company. We are about 1/2 from Union Square and 1 mile from both Porter and Harvard Square T stations. There is limited street parking available on Tyler Street and Properzi Way, and a small lot on the corner of Tyler St and Dane St. When you arrive, please head straight through the front doors of Aeronaut, then take two left turns and head to the very back of the Foods Hub. You'll find us in the very back of the room, with a red and white banner above our entrance.

Currently: No reservations, walk-ins only, first-come first-served

When will we have reservations?

• We plan on opening up reservations for larger parties via email in the spring
• We will potentially open up reservations for all party sizes if we feel they would be necessary/helpful after that

We do our best to provide options for a wide range of dietary restrictions including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diners . Our offer several dishes for these specified diets, which are clearly marked on both our dine-in and takeout menus. See our menus here. Our servers and kitchen are all trained on proper allergen awareness/handling to ensure all potential  allergens are known and to avoid any cross-contamination that might occur.

We will take private events requests on a case by case basis. We kindly request that any private event inquiries are submitted at least 30 days in advance. Please reach out to us via email to info@mimischukadiner.com with your event details to begin the booking process.

We offer catering for both offsite events and for onsite events held within the Aeronaut Brewing Company taproom/event space. We'll work with you to determine a menu that best suits the purposes of your event. We kindly request at least 24 hours notice for group sizes up to 30 people, and 48 hours notice for group sizes of 30+. Please reach out to us at info@mimischukadiner.com with details of your catering needs to begin the booking process.