Chinatown Guides
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Chili Crisps & Chili Oils
In a world where food unites, we believe there’s room for all to thrive without gatekeeping flavors that belong to everyone. Let’s explore and savor the unique tastes of other brands owned by Asian entrepreneurs!
Joss Paper and Incense for Qingming Festival
Qingming Festival — also known as Tomb Sweeping Day — is a day to pay respect to our ancestors by gathering as a family to burn incense and joss paper as well as provide food offerings.
Soup Spots (Part 2)
Spring is almost here! Which means that while warmer days are coming, there’s still a brisk chill in the air. Come to Chinatown thaw off with a bowl of warm soup.
Lucky New Year Dishes Across Cultures
Lunar New Year isn’t just a Chinese holiday — it’s celebrated across Vietnamese, Malaysian, Korean, and more cultures too! As a result, many countries have developed their own unique LNY dishes that people cook and eat to celebrate the new year.
How to Prepare for Lunar New Year
To ring in the Year of the Dragon, many families will follow important traditions. See how you can prepare in Chinatown!
Soup Spots (Part 1)
The winter weather is a perfect excuse to enjoy Chinatown’s finest noodle soups, whether it’s a classic bowl of wonton noodles or pho.
Holiday Guide: Dining & Kitchen Goods
From spices/sauces to tableware to refreshing beverages, Chinatown is one of the best places to stock your pantry to cook delicious meals.
Christmas Dinner in Chinatown
Anyone who has had xmas dinner in Chinatown knows it’s a special tradition! Check out our guide for spots to celebrate the holidays.
New Years Eve in Chinatown
Celebrate NYE in Chinatown with drinks, BYOB dinner, & karaoke!
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