A prime Brooklyn dining destination, Sunset Park comprises a bustling Chinatown on one side and a predominantly Latin American stretch on the other. At its center is the elevated green space that lends the neighborhood its name and provides harbor views.
While many flock to Manhattan’s Chinatown searching for the best dumplings and dim sum, a true contender lies in Brooklyn. Home to one of the largest East Asian communities in the borough, Sunset Park is a lesser-known gem full of history and great food. Many Chinese families began settling in the area during a 1980s immigration boom, turning it into the vibrant, family-oriented community it is today. Eighth Avenue, in particular, is a lively destination. Once a quiet stretch of land, it has become a symphony of fresh fruit vendors, herbal tea shops, seafood markets and rice noodle carts. Start your trip on 41st Street and head south—you’ll catch a great view of the Verrazzano bridge—and come extra hungry.
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