Things to do in Chinatown

Hop Kee Restaurant

Cash-only Chinese spot serving traditional Cantonese fare in a no-frills basement locale, open late.

Museum at Eldridge Street

Historic restored synagogue holds orthodox services & hosts tours, community classes & events.

Wo Hop Next Door

Longtime restaurant serving Chinese eats in bright, no-frills digs amid customer photos. Open late.

Whiskey Tavern

Local saloon chasing whiskies with pickle juice & other drinks in a laid-back space.

La Bella Ferrara Pasticceria

This traditional Italian bakery popular for its cannoli & lobster tails also offers custom cakes.

Columbus Park

Historic neighborhood spot, among the city's oldest, with playground, basketball courts & washrooms.

House of Joy

Traditional Chinese dim sum served in a polished banquet hall with private karaoke rooms.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

The flavors range from familiar to exotic (like lychee) at this compact ice-cream shop.

Dim Sum Palace

Joe's Shanghai

Popular Chinatown eatery famed for its soup dumplings and other Shanghai dishes in a spare setting.

Bar Belly

Cozy eatery serving oysters, snacks & drinks in vintage-inspired digs with live music & DJ nights.

Golden Unicorn

Massive, bustling Cantonese mainstay ferrying a wide variety of dim sum via fast-moving carts.

Wo Hop

Lo mein, dumplings & other Szechuan specialties in a basement nook that has sidewalk seating.

Uncle Lou 快樂人

Cantonese cuisine spotlighted in a roomy, casual eatery with a festive atmosphere.

Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center

Colorful, hopping indoor arcade housing a selection of video games & other amusements.

Mei Lai Wah

No-frills, cozy Chinese restaurant & bakery serving traditional buns, congee & rice noodle rolls.

Jiang Nan NYC

Contemporary takes on Chinese classics artfully presented in a chic, streamlined space.

Shanghai 21

No-frills place offering a big menu of beyond-the-basics Chinese dishes including soup dumplings.

The Crown

Boutique-hotel rooftop bar with sweeping views, cocktails & small bites, plus an indoor lounge.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Vintage dim sum parlor dating back to 1920 with a drink menu that includes tea, beer & wine.