THE LOCAL ARTISAN GUIDE
Chinatown is an historic district in downtown Manhattan that was the home of the Chinese immigrant community. Decades later it is still the Chinese cultural hotspot it was back then. Just walking around the center of Chinatown you will see an array of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, markets and gift/souvenir shops. If you walk out further towards the Manhattan Bridge you will find a more residential and less commercial, less touristy part of Chinatown. Here you will find specialty food shops, vintage clothing and a burgeoning contemporary art scene have evolved over the last few years. What’s best about Chinatown is that the food, art and products are very affordable compared to most of Manhattan. We picked a few of our favorites that we keep on patronizing but just walking around you will discover the many hidden gems of Chinatown.
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Store that offers a wide selection of chopsticks from a variety of woods, to porcelain, metal and more. The chopsticks go from very affordable to expensive.
50 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 233-0288
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Design store featuring an international group of contemporary art and design, as well as important mid-century design.
80 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 673-0531
Lanterne is an innovative candle lab that fosters community and creativity through the art of candle making.
69 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
Premium handcrafted ice cream with flavors from classic vanilla to bold and adventurous like Ube Purple Yam.
85B Bayard St, New York, NY 10013
(718) 878-0739
Mei Lai Wah has been a beloved landmark in New York's Chinatown famous for its freshly baked Hong Kong–style buns, dim sum, and traditional buns, congee & rice noodle rolls.
41 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
Small, curated antique store specializing in small objects and affordable jewelry pieces that reflect the culture of Chinatown.
36 Mott St, Chinatown, NY 10013
(212) 323-2870
Iconic Chinese restaurant specializing in classic duck dishes carved table side, plus other Chinese meat & seafood staples.
28 Mott St A, New York, NY 10013
www.pekingduckhousechinatown.com
Long-standing Chinatown shop selling the finest handmade porcelain ware from Hong Kong and Jingdezhen, China.
26 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-3577
Vintage dim sum parlor dating back to 1920 with a drink menu that includes tea, beer & wine.
13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-6047
Iconic Ice cream parlor featuring many old familiars plus Chinese flavors like red bean, green tea, lychee and more.
65 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 608-4170
Under the Manhattan Bridge is one of the best kept shopping experiences in NYC. 2 Bridge Mall mall features some of the best vintage and curated shops in New York City. The second floor of the mall features over 15+ curated shops, including popular spots like James Veloria and 2 Bridges Music Arts, blending traditional Chinatown retail with modern, independent boutiques.
75 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
One of the premier shops in Chinatown selling vintage clothing and accessories from a range of eras.
133 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
The iconic Patricia Field is a boutique features The 'ARTFASHION' Gallery comprised entirely of original made-to-order, hand crafted pieces by a select group of artists, curated by Field and sold exclusively online and in Gallery.
211 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(212) 966-4066
Classic gourmet ice cream parlor featuring hand made ice cream, ice cream cakes and Baked Alaskas.
202 Clinton St #7, New York, NY 10002
