Chinatown Guides
Local favorites and recommendations from Welcome to Chinatown and friends!
Find things to do in Chinatown!
Holiday Guide: Home Goods
Chinatown is full of beautiful + unique gifts for the home – from ceramics and table decor, to plants and prints.
Holiday Guide: Gift Cards
Use our guide to pick a spot for a guaranteed perfect gift – gift cards from Chinatown small businesses!
Thanksgiving Guide
Switch it up and get your Thanksgiving dishes in Chinatown this year!! From roast duck to fried rice, it’ll definitely be a memorable and delicious holiday meal.
Mooncake Types + Spots
Mooncakes are round pastries with a lotus paste filling, and sometimes have egg yolks – they can be sweet or savory! We eat mooncakes to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival. The round shape symbolizes the harvest moon.
Summer in Chinatown
Whether you’ve finished most of the items on your summer bucket list or haven’t even started, use our summer in Chinatown guide to savor the remaining days of sun and fun.
Coffee Shops & Cafes
There’s nothing more sacred than the bond between a New Yorker and their fav coffee shop. Chinatown’s hidden gems have it all, from the needed caffeination to delicious pastries to fun people watching.
Use our guide above to check out Chinatown’s best cafes to grab a pick-me-up, meet a friend, or get some work done.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
The same delicious Chinatown meals … but with vegetarian and vegan spins! Whether you follow a plant-based diet or are a meat eater exploring meatless options, you can enjoy new versions of your fav dishes, including roast meats and char siu.
Bakeries and Pastries
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked baos and pastries? From daan tat to char siu bao, get your fix of sweet or savory in Chinatown’s bakeries.
Street Vendors
Support our local street vendors and grab some rice rolls, Hong Kong-style cakes, BBQ skewers, zongzi, and so much more
Cold Treats for a Hot Day
Cool off in Chinatown this summer with sweet treats from our favorite spots!