Together, we will keep Chinatown open as a beacon of cultural and economic resilience.

Driving Manhattan's Chinatown towards a future where tradition meets innovation, Welcome to Chinatown's mission is to bolster its local businesses and entrepreneurs and to forge connections within and across our community.

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A Message to Chinatown & Beyond, from our Co-Founder Vic Lee
A Message to Chinatown & Beyond, from our Co-Founder Vic Lee
OPEN VENDOR CALL: Welcome to Chinatown x Gotham Park Lunar New Year Fair 2025
OPEN VENDOR CALL: Welcome to Chinatown x Gotham Park Lunar New Year Fair 2025

To celebrate the year of the snake, we’re bringing back our Lunar New Year Fair, this time in partnership with Gotham Park! Apply to be a vendor by 12/2.

Business Spotlight: K-Kimbap
Business Spotlight: K-Kimbap

Meet Yoori, owner of the new K-Kimbap – a new spot located insdie Mott Street Eatery!

Our Artist Alley, featuring Neon Artist Chankalun is Open!
Our Artist Alley, featuring Neon Artist Chankalun is Open!

Our first Artist Alley takeover is officially open for viewing! Visit The Hub to experience Chankalun’s exhibition.

Meet our 2024 Small Business Award Winners
Meet our 2024 Small Business Award Winners

Congrats to New Kam Man, Chinatown Social, Mott Street Girls and Shu's Flower!

Announcing Welcome to Chinatown as the host city for the 2nd Annual North America Chinatown Solidarity Conference
Announcing Welcome to Chinatown as the host city for the 2nd Annual North America Chinatown Solidarity Conference

Alongside representatives from 21 Chinatowns across North America, we'll learn, collaborate, and develop actionable blueprints for the future of our Chinatowns.

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Meet Chinatown

Maybe you're curious about this neighborhood, or maybe you’re ready to find some new hidden gems. Our small business directory is the perfect place to start. Explore all the local favorites and must-see destinations.

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Check Out the ‘Made in Chinatown’ Shop

Made in Chinatown is a deliberate subversion of the Made in China label and its connotations. It’s a place to shop vibrant high-quality goods and the profits go directly to the hardworking people that make them.

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Mee Sum Cafe is one of the most iconic spots in Chinatown, serving up traditional Cantonese food in an old-school setting. We’re excited to spotlight some of Grace Young’s (@stirfryguru) menu picks, including a secret menu item (hint: 🦀?
Fall is in full swing, and there’s nothing like a fall-inspired drink and snack to warm you up 🍂🍁 Swipe above to check out some delicious fall drinks from a few of our favorite Chinatown cafes! Let us know if you have any other fav fall item
Calling small business owners and entrepreneurs – applications are now open for our 2025 Lunar New Year fair with @gothamparknyc! Link in bio to apply. Back by popular demand, this year we’re partnering with @gothamparknyc to bring our w
Join @Welcome.to.Chinatown and @Squarespace for a free, web building workshop at #TheHub! The workshop will begin with a quick introduction session, followed by 1:1 mentorship sessions with representatives from Squarespace who can answer your questio
Come for the conversation, stay for community gathering (and the spring rolls)! Join us for a chat led by Christine Wong, author of the new cookbook: The Vibrant Hong Kong Table. @conscious_cooking will be joined by food writer @cathyerway
Today, we take care. Tomorrow, we keep going.