Shake Shack Canada is shaking up its menu this spring with a bold and flavour-packed collaboration alongside Toronto’s acclaimed restaurant MIMI Chinese.
From May 13 to May 26, customers can experience this limited-time culinary partnership at all Toronto Shake Shack locations—Yonge & Dundas, Union Station, and Yorkdale Shopping Centre—as well as exclusively on Skip.
“We’re delighted to partner with MIMI Chinese to launch our first ever chef collaboration in Canada, celebrating the incredible local chef community we have here in Toronto,” said Billy Richmond, Business Director of Shake Shack Canada.
“Through this one-of-a-kind culinary experience, we are proud to introduce three new delicious menu items inspired by our roots in fine dining and emphasis on premium ingredients, which we can’t wait for our guests to enjoy!”
This collaboration brings together Shake Shack’s elevated take on classic comfort food with MIMI Chinese’s modern interpretation of traditional Chinese flavours. Chefs David Schwartz and Braden Chong—culinary leaders behind MIMI Chinese, a Michelin Guide-recognized Toronto hotspot—have infused regional Chinese inspirations into three limited-time creations, said the company.
The limited-edition menu includes:
- Málà Chicken Sandwich: A fiery take on the Sichuan favourite La Zi Ji, featuring crispy fried chicken topped with MIMI’s house-made chili oil, charred scallion relish, green chili mayo, kosher pickles, and lettuce. The signature má (numbing) and là (spicy) flavour combination delivers a powerful punch.
- Shaokao Fries: A street food-inspired dish that elevates crinkle-cut fries with a savoury mix of cumin, chili, and Sichuan peppercorn, served with green chili mayo for dipping.
- Black Sesame Coconut Shake: A creamy, dessert-style shake blending black sesame paste with vanilla frozen custard. Inspired by traditional Chinese desserts and the nostalgic treat Tang Yuan, it’s a nutty, slightly bitter finish that’s both rich and refreshing.
“MIMI Chinese pays homage to one of the world’s oldest and most diverse cuisines,” said David Schwartz, Creative & Culinary Director and Co-Founder of Big Hug Hospitality. “Partnering with Shake Shack gave us the opportunity to share these bold flavours with a wider audience and continue to spotlight regional Chinese food.”
“These collaborative dishes with Shake Shack are an example of how food is constantly evolving; trends and preferences change over time,” added Braden Chong, Executive Chef of MIMI Chinese and Sunnys Chinese. “At MIMI Chinese our priority is to represent Chinese food in the best way we can and this collaboration with Shake Shack is another opportunity to do exactly that.”
In addition to spotlighting culinary creativity, the partnership has a community-driven mission. A portion of proceeds from the collaboration will be donated to Fort York Food Bank, supporting those in the community facing food insecurity, said Shake Shack
This collaboration marks a milestone for Shake Shack Canada, which only opened its first three locations—Yonge & Dundas, Union Station, and Yorkdale Shopping Centre—since entering the market in 2023. The company promises more to come, hinting at further chef collaborations and innovative limited-time menu offerings in the future, it said.
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