Halloween Candy

TRICK OR TREAT! Halloween is right around the corner, and our sweet tooth is waiting to be satisfied. See some of our favorite Asian candies and places to buy them in Chinatown!

Chinatown Spots to Get Candy

New Kam Man
200 Canal Street
Chinese "department store" with extensive Asian candy + snack section

Hong Kong Supermarket
157 Hester Street
Sprawling 2-story Chinese grocery store. Head downstairs to snack + candy section!

Sugartown NYC
63 Bayard Street
Boutique Asian candy emporium carrying hard-to-find candies and snacks from Asia

Sun Vin Grocery Store
75 Mulberry Street
Asian grocery store specializing in shelf-stable staples, sauces, snacks, and candies

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Fresh Market
132 Mott Street
Asian supermarket with candy + snack section

Wai Wah Market
17 Catherine Street
Asian grocery store specializing in staples, sauces, snacks, and candies

Pearl River Mart
452 Broadway
Asian emporium with curated snacks + candy section

White Rabbit

Creamy milk candy that is a staple in many of our childhoods. Remember that you can eat the paper-like rice wrapping!

Hi-Chew

Chewy Japanese fruit candy that comes in a variety of delicious flavors. Your friends will love you if stock up on these!

Haw Flakes

Pink Chinese candy made from the fruit of the Chinese hawthorn. These small discs are highly addictive and reminiscent of childhood!

Marakuwa Bubble Gum

Classic Japanese bubble gum that comes in a variety of bold, fruity flavors!

Jin Jin Lychee Coconut Jelly

A sweet, fruity, and jelly treat with coconut pieces. Great for a refreshing snack!

Hong Yuan Guava Candy

Japanese sweet and sour guava-flavored candy. Usually found at your favorite Asian restaurant!

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