Chinatown
A center of culture and cuisine
GUIDES & ESSENTIALS
Get to know Chinatown, including suggestions for spending a perfect day in the neighborhood.
Chinatown's Multigenerational Family Businesses
These Manhattan restaurants and shops find ways to honor their heritage while adapting to the present and future.
A Perfect Day in Chinatown
Eat, shop and sightsee your way through this historic downtown neighborhood.
Enjoy Chinese Cuisine in These 3 Neighborhoods
Head to Chinatown, Sunset Park and Flushing for some of NYC's best dim sum, dumplings and Asian desserts.
Interview with the Founders of Heart of Dinner
Yin Chang and Moonlynn Tsai discuss food insecurity, community and their favorite places in New York City.
Chinatown’s Charms: Photos by Elizabeth Bick
Manhattan’s Chinatown bustles with activity along its restaurant-lined streets.
THINGS TO DO IN CHINATOWN
Visit these spots for culture, recreation and other area activities.
Museum of Chinese in America
This expansive museum uses oral histories, video, photographs and written documents to bring to life the experiences of this vibrant immigrant community.
Live Axe
Bring your team, or a date, to this upscale, Viking-themed venue, which features axe-throwing and rage rooms.
Columbus Park
One of the City's oldest parks, located in Manhattan's Chinatown, features soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and fountains.
ExperienceFirst
ExperienceFirst's team of professional and entertaining guides provides an authentic and immersive experience with captivating stories.
Like A Local Tours
Like A Local presents insider experiences, and every guide is a working actor.
WHERE TO EAT IN CHINATOWN
Bring your appetite when you come for a Chinatown food crawl—there are dim sum palaces and street-food snacks at every turn.
Joe's Shanghai (Chinatown)
Those on the hunt for soup dumplings flock to Joe's in Chinatown.
Golden Unicorn
Established in 1989, Golden Unicorn Restaurant was among Chinatown's first upscale Cantonese-style restaurants.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
NYC's oldest dim sum parlor serves up tasty dumplings and other snacky dishes.
Joe’s Steam Rice Roll
Enjoy delicate Cantonese-style rice rolls made to order in a Chinatown food hall.
Potluck Club
This hip Cantonese-American restaurant features a playful menu of Chinatown-inspired comfort food and retro Hong Kong movie decor.
Jing Fong - Chinatown
This long-running dim sum spot moved to a new location in 2021 but still turns out classics of Chinese cuisine.
Mee Sum Cafe
A Chinatown classic, Mee Sum has been knocking out traditional Cantonese comfort food since 1967.
Uncle Lou
This restaurant, run by longtime Chinatown resident Louis Wong, has a sprawling menu of Cantonese favorites.
Wo Hop
Since 1938, this Chinatown staple has been serving wonton soup, roasted pork and egg foo young with prices so low they'll make you do a double take.
Mei Lai Wah
This old-school Chinatown bakery and canteen has gone viral for its roast pork “pineapple” buns.
SHOPPING IN CHINATOWN
Local stores specialize in books, chopsticks and ceramics.
Wing On Wo & Co
Chinatown’s oldest store specializes in all sorts of Chinese gifts, porcelain and arts and crafts.
Yu & Me Books
Yu & Me offers a carefully curated selection of books, coffee and craft beers in the heart of Chinatown.
Pearl River Mart
This long-running department store moved a few blocks from Chinatown to Soho, but still sells a wide array of products imported from Asia.
K. K. Discount Store
For over 30 years, this budget variety store has been serving Chinatown locals and tourists alike with everything from Japanese tea sets to mahjong tiles.
Yunhong Chopsticks
This outpost of a major Chinese franchise sells high-quality chopsticks in the heart of Chinatown.
Magic Jewelry
This Chinatown store specializes in the sale of natural crystals and the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui.
MOMENTS IN CHINATOWN
Chinatown’s culture and history come to life in every corner. Explore the neighborhood with our photo slideshow.
