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Apr 14, 2024 · By Margherita Bassi,Features correspondent. Getty Images. New York City bagels are famous all over the world. Read on to find the best in the city (Getty Images) Bagel Ambassador Sam...
- Visit the Museum of Chinese in America (Free) The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) explores Chinese-American history, culture, and important contributions to American society.
- Stroll Down Doyers Street. Doyers Street is arguably the most famous street in Chinatown. In the 1920s, the street was notorious for being the gathering ground for Chinese gangs, earning the nickname Murder Alley.
- People-Watch at Artbean Coffee. While exploring Doyers Street, I suggest popping into Artbean Coffee for delicious hot drinks. You’ll find creative drinks like ube and pandan lattes, but if you’re more interested in black coffee (like me), Artbean roasts 100% arabica beans in small batches (it’s delicious!).
- See the Lanterns at Bayard & Mott Street. Full of vibrant storefronts, Chinatown is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in New York City. To get a better feel for the fun pops of color, I recommend walking down Mott Street to see the picture-worthy lanterns while visiting Chinatown.
- Cafes/Bakeries
- Chinatown Restaurants
- Bars
- Chinatown Stores & Shopping
- Unique Experiences
1. Alimama
Alimama’s massive boba-filled cream puffs will actually change your life! With their gooey, chewy, bouncy textures and out-of-this-world flavors, we can guarantee you your first visit to Alimama certainly won’t be your last. Plus, they were the first tea shop in NYC to offer Japanese mochi donuts! Read more about this spot here. 89A Bayard St.
2. Golden Steamer
For deliciously doughy bao buns you’ll want to head to Golden Steamer. This bakery serves tons of different bun varieties, whether you’re looking for pork or egg yolk, served steaming hot and incredibly delicious. If you head here be sure to taste their famous pumpkin custard! 143A Mott St.
3. Keki Modern Cakes
One taste of Keki Modern Cakes and you’ll be daydreaming about their cheesecake for the rest of your life…literally. From their “bouncy cheesecake,” which is light, silky, and will melt right in your mouth to cream puffs, cakes, and cheese tarts, this bakerywill turn anyone into a sweets lover. 79 Mott St.
4. Taiyaki
Before we get to the savory we’re gonna stick to the sweet for a little bit longer with a shoutout to Taiyaki, one of our favorite spots for fluffy, mouthwatering, soufflé-style pancakes. The dessert shop—made popular by its fish-shaped waffle cones filled with custard or red bean paste (“taiyaki”)—began serving up the fluffiest pancakes in the city and we can’t get enough. Read all about these delicious treats here. 119 Baxter St. Bonus: find more of our favorite spots serving soufflé-style...
5. Vegetarian Dim Sum House
Vegetarian Dim Sum House is perfect for anyone who doesn’t eat meat but finds themself constantly tempted to forget about that for a steamed pork bun–which are made here with mock pork and are out of this world! They also serve mock chicken, mock beef, even mock seafood!In addition to the pork buns we suggest their bean curd rolls, and if the weather is nice opt for a seat outdoors! 24 Pell St.
6. Joe’s Shanghai
Obviously when going to the iconic Joe’s Shanghai an order of their soup dumplings is a must,and honestly whichever ones you order will satisfy you. However, may we also suggest trying the peking duck, scallion pancakes, and their flat noodles. P.S. they’re cash only so be sure to stop at the ATM before heading over (and get there early if you’d like to avoid a long wait)! 46 Bowery
12. Peachy’s
For moody lighting, delicious drinks, and decor that will make you never want to leave,Peachy’s is the place to be. Order a cocktail (we suggest the Bell of the Fall or the Shaky Suzie), cozy up into one of the booths, and live out your main character moment at this Chinatown staple. 5 Doyers St.
13. Mr. Fong’s
For delicious cocktails at really good prices,head to Mr. Fong’s. Here you’ll find drinks such as a Salty Plum Old Fashioned, made with salted plum-infused bourbon, bitters, and zest, the Tequila Zombie, made with Szechuan peppercorn tequila, tropical juices, bitters, and pastis, and the Tequila + Flowers, made with ancho tequila, hibiscus, lemon juice, and soda. 40 Market St.
14. Apotheke
Come to Apotheke for the inventive drinks, stay for the gorgeous ambiance. This dimly-lit spot is inspired by historic apothecaries that created natural remedies from various plants, roots, and botanicals. Their impressive and extensive drink menu is built around ingredients known for their restorative and medicinal properties, and the menu is even categorized by Stimulants, Pain Killers, Euphorics, Aphrodisiacs, and Stress Relievers. You can read more about Apotheke here. 9 Doyers St. (also...
16. oo35mm
Arguably NYC’s best skincare store, oo35mm mainly stocks Korean skincare products. Whether you’re looking for a moisturizer, face masks, serums, or literally anything that goes on your skin, you’ll find it here. But fair warning: don’t let the size of the store fool you–be prepared to spend hours here! 81 Mott St.
17. Canal Street Market
Canal Street Market is a carefully curated retail market, food hall, and community space. You can shop from a pretty wide variety of local small businesses here, finding everything from home goods and art to clothing, before heading to the food hall to enjoy rice rolls, bubble tea, and more. 265 Canal St.
18. Yu & Me Books
After a devastating fire began at Yu & Me Books in 2023, the shop was forced to operate out of a temporary site, but they’re now back in their original Chinatown location! The store is believed to be the first female Asian-American NYC based bookstore, and her you’ll find Asian American authors as well as immigrant writers and people of color. Read more here. 44 Mulberry St.
19. Explore the area on a food tour
Explore Chinatown–and NYC’s Lower East Side as a whole–through its delicious food! Learn about the rich cultural diversity and history of the LESas you listen to the tales of the struggling immigrants who came to NYC in search of opportunity. You’ll hear stories about everything from historic synagogues to street art and trendy food markets. Essex Market – 88 Essex Street
20. Mmuseumm
Mmuseumm is arguably one of NYC’s most unique museums. It’s located in an old freight elevator in a Chinatown alleyway, so to say it’s the smallest NYC museumwe’ve ever seen would be an understatement. Displaying objects from around the world, the museum is currently closed for the winter, but will open in the spring of this year. In the meantime, you can always view the museum through the window whenever you please! 4 Cortlandt Alley
21. Chinatown Night Market
Once the temps heat up and summer hits, Chinatown-based non-profit Think!Chinatown hosts their own monthly night markets! This open-air cultural festival features Chinatown-focused programming along with local art and food vendors, and it’s the perfect way to experience what the neighborhood has to offer. You can find more info once the series starts up again here.
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Aug 25, 2021 · With its small streets and dense immigrant population, Chinatown NYC is the place to go if you are looking for some unusual shops, culinary delights or culture. There are many things to do in Chinatown NYC, many of which are free of charge. Definitely make sure you take an afternoon to stroll through the busy streets and let the impressions ...
