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Delivers late but get your order in before 1am. They often have a deal so it's not too expensive.
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Domino's Pizza
741A Communipaw AveDelivers late but get your order in before 1am. They often have a deal so it's not too expensive.
Cheap but delicious Chinese Take-out restaurant. They deliver late but get your orders in before 1:30. Deliveries can take up to one hour on busy nights so plan ahead! I have their menu in the cabinet next to the refrigerator.
Lily's
31 Oliver StCheap but delicious Chinese Take-out restaurant. They deliver late but get your orders in before 1:30. Deliveries can take up to one hour on busy nights so plan ahead! I have their menu in the cabinet next to the refrigerator.
Michellin-mentioned restaurant for Dim Sum. It is definitely much pricier than other options but has become known for its higher quality experience.
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Dim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayMichellin-mentioned restaurant for Dim Sum. It is definitely much pricier than other options but has become known for its higher quality experience.
This is one of those legendary restaurants TV shows like to feature. It can get very busy so be prepared to wait for a table.
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Tasty Hand Pulled Noodle
1 Doyers StThis is one of those legendary restaurants TV shows like to feature. It can get very busy so be prepared to wait for a table.
Still operating after decades of fame! You might recognize this from several TV shows or foodie vlogs. Don't forget to check out the three speak-easy bars next door!
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StStill operating after decades of fame! You might recognize this from several TV shows or foodie vlogs. Don't forget to check out the three speak-easy bars next door!
Best Peking duck you can find on the East coast of America. They only accept American Express or cash so be ready. Things can be pricey but the service is exquisite.
I highly recommend this but be prepared to spend at least $50.
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Peking Duck House
28 Mott StBest Peking duck you can find on the East coast of America. They only accept American Express or cash so be ready. Things can be pricey but the service is exquisite.
I highly recommend this but be prepared to spend at least $50.
Famous pizza. it's about a 10 minute walk. It's easy to get separated from your friends on the way there so stay close!
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Lombardi's
32 Spring StFamous pizza. it's about a 10 minute walk. It's easy to get separated from your friends on the way there so stay close!
Extremely popular for its wide selection of exotic ice cream flavors. It's pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces.
Don't be scared to mix and match (like three flavors in one cone)
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The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard StExtremely popular for its wide selection of exotic ice cream flavors. It's pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces.
Don't be scared to mix and match (like three flavors in one cone)
Chinese bakeries are known to deliver cheap pastries for the hardworking immigrant family. This bakery has revolutionized and re-invented traditional Chinese-style pastries.
It's hard to go wrong here. I've only encountered two pastries that didn't taste good. Everything else was unbelievably amazing.
It's slightly more expensive than other neighborhood bakeries, but you can easily see why once you have had a taste.
Audrey Bakery And Cafe Inc
12 Chatham SquareChinese bakeries are known to deliver cheap pastries for the hardworking immigrant family. This bakery has revolutionized and re-invented traditional Chinese-style pastries.
It's hard to go wrong here. I've only encountered two pastries that didn't taste good. Everything else was unbelievably amazing.
It's slightly more expensive than other neighborhood bakeries, but you can easily see why once you have had a taste.
This is one of the three legendary Dim Sum houses. It's cheap, very delicious, but very intimidating to non-Chinese speakers.
My advice:
1. enter the lobby, grab a number from the lady. She wears a classic Chinese garb and is usually holding a radio.
2. The number is your ticket. If you aren't present when they call your number then you lost your position on the wait list. The entire party must be present when getting seated. The restaurant spans several floors. It is important to remember which floor they tell you to go.
3. All the staff speak English although not fluently. Just point at what you want, and they'll stamp your card. The stamps get added up later for the bill.
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Golden Unicorn
18 E BroadwayThis is one of the three legendary Dim Sum houses. It's cheap, very delicious, but very intimidating to non-Chinese speakers.
My advice:
1. enter the lobby, grab a number from the lady. She wears a classic Chinese garb and is usually holding a radio.
2. The number is your ticket. If you aren't present when they call your number then you lost your position on the wait list. The entire party must be present when getting seated. The restaurant spans several floors. It is important to remember which floor they tell you to go.
3. All the staff speak English although not fluently. Just point at what you want, and they'll stamp your card. The stamps get added up later for the bill.
Really cheap dumplings. It's one of the few surviving dumpling houses.
There's another one around the corner (Tasty dumplings with the yellow awning) so you can try the two different styles and sit in the park.
Mosco Street
Mosco StreetReally cheap dumplings. It's one of the few surviving dumpling houses.
There's another one around the corner (Tasty dumplings with the yellow awning) so you can try the two different styles and sit in the park.
Exotic candy store for things like green-tea flavored kit-kats or the america classic: coke-cola gummy bears.
Aji Ichiban
37 Mott StExotic candy store for things like green-tea flavored kit-kats or the america classic: coke-cola gummy bears.
The guy who opened this shop used to or still does have a seat on the Taiwanese government. This means his tea is legit and fresh. The selection is great so you'll be more than likely to find the right gift.
Oh, their bubble tea is pretty good too.
Ten Ren's Tea Time
73 Mott StThe guy who opened this shop used to or still does have a seat on the Taiwanese government. This means his tea is legit and fresh. The selection is great so you'll be more than likely to find the right gift.
Oh, their bubble tea is pretty good too.
This is one of three legendary Dim Sum houses. Tons of cooking shows have hosted challenges here. The staff here all speak English fluently so head here instead of Golden Unicorn if you would rather avoid the crazy crowds.
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Jing Fong Restaurant
380 Amsterdam AvenueThis is one of three legendary Dim Sum houses. Tons of cooking shows have hosted challenges here. The staff here all speak English fluently so head here instead of Golden Unicorn if you would rather avoid the crazy crowds.
It's legendary because non-Chinese locals love it. It's like what every take out restaurant uses as a role-model. It's open late, serves beer and you can get service even if you are drunk at midnight.
The staff speak English fluently.
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Hop Kee
21 Mott StIt's legendary because non-Chinese locals love it. It's like what every take out restaurant uses as a role-model. It's open late, serves beer and you can get service even if you are drunk at midnight.
The staff speak English fluently.
Wo Hop Next Door
15 Mott StSimilar to Hop Kee.
MUST EAT!
You will not understand if you don't try. The fake duck tastes better than real duck!!
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The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant 🥬 佛菩提
5 Mott StMUST EAT!
You will not understand if you don't try. The fake duck tastes better than real duck!!
Parks & Nature
This park has a big astroturf field, a big pavilion where locals practice Tai-Chi, and lots of benches to watch locals play Chinese-chess. You can often find locals playing music from back home too.
If your kids are driving you crazy, give them half an hour here as there are playgrounds, basketball courts, ping pong tables and chess tables.
It's also a decent spot to rest and eat your dessert (lots of dessert options nearby). Don't bother looking for the statue of Christopher Columbus. They moved it decades ago.
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Taman Columbus
Baxter StreetThis park has a big astroturf field, a big pavilion where locals practice Tai-Chi, and lots of benches to watch locals play Chinese-chess. You can often find locals playing music from back home too.
If your kids are driving you crazy, give them half an hour here as there are playgrounds, basketball courts, ping pong tables and chess tables.
It's also a decent spot to rest and eat your dessert (lots of dessert options nearby). Don't bother looking for the statue of Christopher Columbus. They moved it decades ago.
Shopping
This is a 24 hour supermarket. It has a pharmacy too (closes at 9pm). Go here for beers because the store downstairs doesn't sell any.
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Rite Aid
7 Madison StThis is a 24 hour supermarket. It has a pharmacy too (closes at 9pm). Go here for beers because the store downstairs doesn't sell any.
Closest liquor store. Their strongest liquor is Devil Springs (not everclear). Their port selection is a little slim but otherwise has a decent selection of refined spirits.
Sam Wai Liquor Store
17 E BroadwayClosest liquor store. Their strongest liquor is Devil Springs (not everclear). Their port selection is a little slim but otherwise has a decent selection of refined spirits.
This used to be a central shopping establishment for exotic goods like Gundams, Pokemon dolls, Yugioh cards, etc. You can still find some good souvenirs in the basement or first floor.
Elizabeth Center
13 Elizabeth StThis used to be a central shopping establishment for exotic goods like Gundams, Pokemon dolls, Yugioh cards, etc. You can still find some good souvenirs in the basement or first floor.
Essentials
Citibank
1398 Fulton StClosest bank.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the few arcades of NYC. This is very family friendly and you can exchange your prize tickets for toys, soda, etc
The games are quite diverse so men, women, and children alike will find something fun to do here.
Head towards the basketball machines to find the kiosks for play money. You'll need to buy digital tokens at the kiosks to play any of the games.
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Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center
8 Mott StOne of the few arcades of NYC. This is very family friendly and you can exchange your prize tickets for toys, soda, etc
The games are quite diverse so men, women, and children alike will find something fun to do here.
Head towards the basketball machines to find the kiosks for play money. You'll need to buy digital tokens at the kiosks to play any of the games.
Arts & Culture
The Church of the Transfiguration was built in 1801. Today it is one of the largest Chinese Roman Catholic congregation in the Western World.
Transfiguration School
29 Mott StThe Church of the Transfiguration was built in 1801. Today it is one of the largest Chinese Roman Catholic congregation in the Western World.
Sightseeing
You can see this from the living room windows. This will be one of the locations the TV cameras will set up during the Chinese New Year Parade.
Chatham Square
Chatham SquareYou can see this from the living room windows. This will be one of the locations the TV cameras will set up during the Chinese New Year Parade.
Very historic for architectural purposes. You'll notice it looks very different from the buildings around it. It was built in 1785.
Edward Mooney House
18 BoweryVery historic for architectural purposes. You'll notice it looks very different from the buildings around it. It was built in 1785.
The archway to the bridge is epic. Grab a skateboard and you'll definitely be able to get some good footage.
Just be careful! The drivers in NYC can be very mean and inpatient.
Canal Street & Bowery Street WE Corner
The archway to the bridge is epic. Grab a skateboard and you'll definitely be able to get some good footage.
Just be careful! The drivers in NYC can be very mean and inpatient.
This is the largest temple in NYC. It also has the largest Buddha statue.
Be respectful and try not to take pictures of people praying. Definitely turn your flash off.
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Mahayana Buddhist Temple
133 Canal StThis is the largest temple in NYC. It also has the largest Buddha statue.
Be respectful and try not to take pictures of people praying. Definitely turn your flash off.