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    09/18/17
    Marianne W.

    Chinatown is one of my favorite places to visit. My favorite Aunt was half Chinese and half Irish! My uncle would take us all to Chinatown for the day when we lived in Connecticut. If you see my photos I last visited September 2025! I make it a point when I go to the Feast of San Gennaro. I'm going to adhere as best I can to the positivity of the Lunar New Year. I plan to get back to Chinatown again in 2026! I'm extremely happy and exuberant as I look forward to 2026. And I'm very excited to be recommending Chinatown to Yelpers everywhere!

    NYC Chinatown - Hustle & Flow!
    DON C.

    The hustle and food is real in this sector of NYC! I mean where else can you go and get the best roasted duck, pork yat, and....at the same time have someone walk up to you with a coat full of Gucci watches, David your man rings and Michael Kors handbags that look just like they came out of Nieman Marcus or Bloomingdales!! Ladies and Gentleman...this is Chinatown-NYC at its finest!!

    Summer evening
    Susan C.

    Many describe New York City as a melting pot, though if you dive deeper into the fabrication of the neighborhoods, you'll notice it's really broken out into a multitude of ethnic enclaves. These provide peoples fitting into these groups a sense of belonging from shared backgrounds and often cultural and economic resources they may not be able to find elsewhere. Many people stick to their own roots and rarely venture out, however NYC is still a place where you have the opportunity (whether coerced due to population density or out of pure curiosity) to more readily see and experience cultures other than your own, which is a beautiful thing. Chinatown in Manhattan is one of those ethnic communities. While there are not clearly defined boundaries, for example the northern part of Chinatown technically overlaps with little Italy, the historic central portion of Chinatown is bounded by Chatham Square/Bowery, and the streets of Worth, Baxter, and Canal. This area was settled by the Chinese starting in the mid 1800s, when a wave of immigrants arrived during the peak of the California gold rush. From then, the cultural makeup of Chinatown has been in constant flux, both from A) a socio-economic development perspective--with early tongs arising for community, business, social and criminal reasons--then Five Points neighborhood in the mid 20th century (now integrated into Chinatown) being one of the most dangerous places in Manhattan, to the current mix of high and low-rise commercial and residential buildings, and B) from an ethnic standpoint, with different waves of immigrants thru the decades heralding from various parts of China and the Chinese diaspora. Nowadays Chinatown is probably best known for 1) food - all sorts of mostly Asian food and drink, via cafes, restaurants, groceries, bar/lounges, bakeries, food courts, 2) lots of touristy souvenir shops, 3) being the highest density Chinese community outside of China, though not necessarily the largest, 4) festive annual Chinese New Year celebrations, 5) more food, 6) cultural activities like the Museum of Chinese in America and NY Chinese Cultural Center, just to name a couple. Though not the oldest Chinatown in the USA (that honor belongs to San Francisco) and not necessarily the newest face of Chinatown in NYC (that's more like Flushing or Elmhurst) there's a grittiness about Manhattan's Chinatown that to me screams "if I can grind it out here then I can grind it anywhere." In the compounded stresses of tight quarters, aside from gastronomical delights you can find pieces of old and new traditions*, a varied collection of residents, and a spirit of resilience that keeps Chinatown moving forward. *from taichi and Chinese wei-chi and mahjong in Columbus Park, a number of Buddhist temples scattered throughout Chinatown, to hip hop dance practice and basketball tournaments held in Sara D. Roosevelt Park, any type of classes ranging from computer skills, badminton, ballroom dancing and self defense held at one of a few community centers.

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    Shwe N.

    literally best spots for food value and taste wise... where else can u get hella dumplings for less than $10 or a whole bbq pork and duck over rice for $6... amazing rice rolls too omg

    Maruko X.

    I think the visit to Chinatown here is worth the trip for authentic and affordable food, tea, grocery, and snacks. Although it's not as big as other known Chinatown in SF, it is still a vibrant and bustling neighborhood offering a unique blend of culture and history beyond delicious food.

    A different world
    Toshi I.

    Gritty and as real as it gets but felt safe. Outdoor vegetable stands and old grandparents shopping. We passed through to get to Little Italy which is right next to it.

    Tofu over rice
    Rhondi S.

    Wonderful Chinese restaurants l from hike in the walls, noodle shops, Chinese pastry shops, nice sit down restaurants to dim sum and dumpling shops. Streets are full of produce vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, other shops specializing in seafood with tanks of fresh fish, crab, lobsters, crawfish and more. Other shops range from inexpensive Asian knick nacks and souvenirs to expensive jewelry stores with beautiful gold or jade jewelry. Great place to walk around and experience one of the older Chinatowns in the US.

    Pell St closed off for dining
    Hank C.

    Quick update, there's been a few moves of restaurants in the last few years, from Jing Fong (from the giant shop above Elizabeth to the modest one at Centre St), Wonton Noodle (off to Pell), and more, but the heart of Chinatown is still there - street vendors, negotiations and a bunch of people selling the knock-offs. Pell St was closed for part of the time now to put seating in the streets, and while some areas still could use a freshening and cleanup, others weren't too bad. There are some areas that have definitely lost a lot of small shops, but new ones like the Taiwanese Bear House and others have come to try their hand.

    Duck
    Marie S.

    Lots to see, local delicacies, and gifts. You can even try a rambutan fruit or coconut water at one of the local vendor stands 2023 #86

    Christmas tree and paper lanterns
    Eloy Y.

    Gong hei fat choy(恭喜发财) Happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating in many Asian countries including China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Tibet, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit /Cat in Vietnam symboling longevity, peace, and prosperity. Those born in a year of the Rabbit /Cat (2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927) are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious.

    911 GT3-RS.   Would you park this car on a city street??
    John C.

    Best chinatown in Manhattan. They say it's huge. The biggest and best. Ever. I'll tell ya. People tell me all the time. Have you ever been to Chinatown? And I tell them, you gotta go to Chinatown. It's the biggest and best in Manhattan. And Manhattan. It's a cesspool of liberals. But, Chinatown is the best. Windmills cause cancer. And I would take the shark over an EV boat any day. The best!!

    The streets
    Mike G.

    This Chinatown is a must see especially of you love Chinese food. Came here to check out a few bars and to eat. Wayyyy better than Chinatown out here in Los Angeles. Will definitely visit again when I make my way back to Ny.

    Robert S.

    I love the Chinatown in New York, it's always busy, lively and you hear people talking about everything and anything....LOL... Manhattan's Chinatown is an area bordering the Lower East Side to its east, Little Italy to its north, Civic Center to its south, and Tribeca to its west. With an estimated population of 90,000 to 100,000 people, Chinatown is home to one of the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. Manhattan's Chinatown is also one of the oldest Chinese ethnic enclaves. The Manhattan Chinatown is one of nine Chinatown neighborhoods in New York City, as well as one of twelve in the New York metropolitan area, which contains the largest ethnic Chinese population outside of Asia, comprising an estimated 900,000+ uniracial individuals. Historically, Chinatown was primarily populated by Cantonese speakers. However, in the 1980s and 1990s, large numbers of Fuzhounese-speaking immigrants also arrived and formed a sub-neighborhood annexed to the eastern portion of Chinatown east of The Bowery, which has become known as Little Fuzhou subdivided away from the primarily Cantonese populated original longtime established Chinatown of Manhattan. Although now overtaken in size by the rapidly growing Flushing Chinatown (located in the New York City borough of Queens) and Brooklyn Chinatown, the Manhattan Chinatown remains a dominant cultural force for the Chinese diaspora, as home to the Museum of Chinese in America and as the headquarters of numerous publications based both in the U.S. and China that are geared to overseas Chinese. Since I speak Cantonese, I feel at home when I am in this Chinatown. I shop, eat and order all in Cantonese, which sometimes is an advantage, sometimes it's not....if the shop keeper or the waiter is not in a good mood, knowing they are dealing with one of their own, makes them free to yell and/or be less than courteous.....LOL. Still a great experience. Here you can enjoy some great noodles, rices, dim sum, bakery goods, etc.... Excellent food everywhere !

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    We loved walking the streets of china town! Very picturesque, however, if poverty makes you uncomfy, might want to skip.

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    SoHo - 8.29.2023

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    4.3(95 reviews)
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    Why would you want to visit or stay in a neighborhood that Patti Smith says feels a living museum?…read more Hugged by Greenwich Village at the north (Houston), Little Italy to the eat (Lafayette), Tribeca and Chinatown to the south (Canal), and Hudson Square to the west (6th Ave), the farmland turned into an affluent enclave, with the highest concentration of cast-iron architecture in the world in the 1800s. As the rich moved north, the district became NYC's premier retail, entertainment, and "hospitality" corridor (1850-1880) to industrial manufacturing center, especially garments and textiles (1880-1960) to target for demolition for a highway project. But then the artists came in, the reports claimed the area was vital, and preservationists protected it, allowing it to become the international center of the avant-garde art world in the 70s and 80s. Today, the neighborhood allegedly functions as a major upscale international shopping district, despite the fake handbags on blankets on the illegal sidewalk sales. I got a good deal on a Kartier watch. So, the vibe is rigid, geometric, heavy iron meets Belgian cobblestones, for a grounded and old feeling in contrast with the soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and wide open floor plans that flood the area with pale, northern light, which gives it the historic but chic museum feel. Plus, there is a lingering cool factor, a quiet swagger, rooted in the creative rebellion. If SoHo were a cocktail mixed from southern California neighborhoods, it would be 40% Los Angeles Arts District (structurally and historically), 34% Abbot Kinney/Venice (hyper-curated indie retail and open-air runway feel); 25% Old Pasadena (living museum feel), 1% Hollywood (the touristy-heavy trashiest parts locals avoid). But, my wife and I love it because of the location and the many shops, restaurants, experiences, and bars within a square mile. Check my reviews on Dominique Ansel, Trader Joe's, Polo Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo Soho, a Target boutique, Lucia Pizza, McDonald's, Aviator Nation, 260 Sample Sale, Softside, $1.50 Pizza, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, within walking distance: Hamburger America and Emily (Greenwich Village), Prince Street Pizza, Thai Diner, and 7th Street Burger (Nolita), Solita Soho Hotel, Ceres, and L'Industrie Pizzeria (Little Italy), Au Cheval, All Blues, and Best Western Soho Hotel (Chinatown), and the Ghostbusters Fire Station, Roxy Hotel, and Bubby's (Tribeca).

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