New Openings (Winter/Spring 2026)

Chinatown's got new neighbors, and we couldn't be more excited to meet them!

This season brought a fresh wave of openings to the neighborhood, from classic Cantonese dim sum to matcha parfaits, banh mi, and even luosifen. Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering the neighborhood, keep reading to see who just joined the block. 👇

100 Feast & Lounge

100 East Broadway(2nd & 3rd Fl)

www.100feast.com

Chinatown’s newest Cantonese & dim sum restaurant.

What to Try:

• Classic Cart-Service Dim Sum Dishes, like Shrimp Dumplings

• Specialty Seafood Dishes, like South African Dried Abalone

• Cantonese-Style Dishes, like Fried Rice w/ Chinese Sausage & Salted Fish

• Omakase (3rd Floor Menu)

Aoko Matcha

81 Chrystie St.

www.aokomatcha.com | @aokomatcha

From the West Village to Chinatown, Isabella Pang has brought her matcha cafe to Chinatown.

What to Try:

• Signature Matcha/Hojicha Mochi Parfait

• Matcha Gelato (5 Intensity Levels)

• Matcha Mile Crepes

Bánh Mì Café

46 Mulberry St.

@banhmicafe.ct

Vietnamese cafe serving up classic drinks, snacks, and meals.

What to Try:

• Lemongrass Beef Bánh Mì

• Vietnamese-Style Coffee (w/ choice of foam toppings)

• Special Pho w/ Beef Eye Round, Brisket, Tripe, and Beef Balls

Bao Noodle House

110 Bowery

www.baonoodlehouse.com | @baonoodlehouse

Chinese restaurant specializing in bao buns and noodles.

What to Try:

• Fried Meat Patty

• Pan Fried Buns w/ Cheese

• Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Joy’s Cafe

60 Bayard St.

@joyscafenyc

Newest addition to the Hong Kong cafe variety in Chinatown.

What to Try:

• Roast Duck Leg w/ Rice & Veggies

• HK-Style ‘Silk Stocking’ Milk Tea

• French Toast w/ Peanut Sauce & Butter

Kimmi

125 Canal St.

www.kimminyc.com | @kimmioncanal

An Asian-inspired gluten-free menu from the team behind TLK and Tiger Lily Kitchen.

What to Try:

• Mango Papaya Salad

• Salmon Tartar

• Five Spiced Short Rib

Mei Lài Xuan

62-64 Bayard St.

meilaixuanresturant.com | @meilaixuan

Combining Shanghai and Canton styles to give a variety of choices on their menu, from pan-fried buns to fried chicken wings.

What to Try:

• Chocolate Dumplings

• Brined Brisket w/ Hand Pulled Noodle in Soup

• Pan-Fried Buns

Silk Noodle Bar

13 Mott St.

Chinese restaurant focused on luosifen, a style of rice noodle soup that comes from the city of Liuzhou in Guangxi.

What to Try:

• Original Luosifen w/ Tende Braised Pork Belly

• Signature Golden Fried Egg Luosifen

• Ginger Sweet Potato Syrup