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Tolo
This Chinese wine bar bridges the sceney-ness of Dimes Square and the flavors of Chinatown with smart, soulful food, and funky pours.
Corima
Corima calls itself a Northern Mexican restaurant, but that’s a bit deceptive. This Chinatown spot is serving great food that defies classification.
Yin Ji Chang Fen
One of the top sit-down options for rice rolls in Chinatown, Yin Ji Chang Fen is perfect for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch.
K.O. Burger
You'll find some very good cheese fries and smashburgers under the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown.
West New Malaysia
The salted egg prawns at West New Malaysia in Chinatown are one of the best things to eat in a neighborhood that's full of good things to eat.
Sweet Moment
The over-the-top, almost creamy bingsoo at Sweet Moment in Chinatown is great for sharing.
The Little One
The Japanese desserts at this small Chinatown cafe are little works of art, and taste as good as they look.
Mabu Cafe
The comfort food at this Hong Kong-style cafe in Chinatown is designed to be photographed. In a refreshing plot twist, it tastes good, too.
Curry House
Grab lunch at this Malaysian restaurant when you need to take refuge from the bustle of Chinatown.
Golden Unicorn
Golden Unicorn is a restaurant above a bank in Chinatown where you can eat some dim sum while a wedding reception is going down nearby.
The Best Restaurants In Chinatown
Dim sum, hot pot, laksa, and more great things to eat around Canal Street.
House of Joy
For a festive dim sum experience or a Cantonese dinner with a huge group, head to House of Joy in Chinatown.
King Dumplings
King Dumplings is a tiny shop on Hester street that makes great, inexpensive dumplings.
Hakka Cuisine
This Chinatown restaurant specializes in dishes like stuffed tofu and salt baked chicken from the Hakka community.
Mee Sum Cafe
A Chinatown classic, Mee Sum Cafe is the perfect place to drink a milk tea and eat some chicken over rice at 8am.
Yi Ji Shi Mo
If you have a few dollars in your pocket, go spend them on shrimp-stuffed rice rolls at Yi Ji Shi Mo in Chinatown.
Fu Zhou Wei Zhong Wei Jia Xiang Feng Wei
This counter-service spot in the basement of a nearly-abandoned Chinatown mall has decent dumplings and some very juicy and flavorful steamed pork buns.
Shinka Ramen & Sake Bar
Shinka, tucked away inside a Chinatown hotel, is a great place to drink, watch sports, and eat a unique bowl of ramen with brisket and bone marrow.
Burger By Day
Burger by Day is a counter-service spot in Chinatown that has some of the best smashburgers and fried chicken sandwiches in the city.
Kono
At this sleek, serious yakitori spot in Chinatown you’ll have bites of food so simple and perfect they’ll move you near tears.
Potluck Club
On the border of Chinatown and the LES, Potluck Club offers a playful take on Cantonese-American food.