Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, New York

Escape C. • August 9, 2018This place is a gem. Dim lighting, the decor and music sets an awesome lively vibe that makes you forget you're in NYC. Try the zuccini chips, greek salad, the spanakopita , grilled octopus . So good.

Lindsey F. • May 6, 2017Like this place after dark for a beer or wine. Minimal hip decor with a good scene, not too quiet and not too busy.

Sarah S. • May 9, 2015Truffle popcorn bar snacks and $1 oysters at happy hour. My fave pick for an early weekday cocktail (pay attention to specials)

F. B. • August 15, 2019The grandma slice is very, very good: a layer of crunch, plenty of chew, naturally sweet tomato sauce with a hit of garlic and quality cheese. Love the bar behind the oven!

Allie S. • May 19, 2019Very tasty poppy and hazelnut babka, spinach and cheese turnover, and cinnamon roll. Nice vibe as well on a quiet street.

Jason D. • February 22, 2015Nice little gem in the LES. Decorated like a surf shack meets NYC dive bar. Good food too.

Richard B. • November 5, 2019Shrimp rice roll and roast pork rice roll are both excellent. Texture of the noodles is top notch 👌🏼

Christina C. • February 25, 2023Beef brisket noodle soup! Very affordable place and pretty decent food. Busy place, may have a wait on weekend. Will Def go back another day

Andrew J. • June 14, 2018Great sandwiches. Fun Italian deli in the Lower East Side

ju j. • April 29, 2019staff is cute. food is very delicious. had the spicy lamb noodles and was a comfort food delight. sit by the window and watch Chinatown life goes by...

Jennifer L. • July 27, 2010Best jerky around the city. Each slice is grilled to perfection.

Chris K. • December 17, 2023Nice spot with coffee and snack

S Marks The Spots • April 29, 2013Coolest bar in NYC. Dim lighting, cool music, hip crowd full of energy and a long list of “prescriptions”, i.e. amazing cocktails to choose from! Try the Bees Knees and the Almond Old Fashioned.

Jake D. • August 16, 202110/10 would get the lavender earl grey milk tea and taro munchkins again. Matcha mochi donut was delicious but not for everyone.

Wendy S. • April 6, 2016Get the classic chicken biscuit sandwich. Juicy chicken filet nestled between two warm, perfectly baked biscuits and dressed in gravy and slaw. You can literally taste the love

Kaitlin • October 21, 2023The silkiest, most delicious tofu you’ve ever had!

Thalia G. • May 14, 2017This are one of my favorites place to have icecream. One scoop is like two. They have a bunch of flavors, from the regular ones ( chocolate, Oreo, vanilla...) to green tea, Taro, red bean, ginger.

sharilyn • September 22, 2011Best beef (or chicken, or shrimp) jerky you have ever had. About $9 for a 1/2 lb. Perfect for long plane rides!

Brian S. • August 8, 2023A superb chicken (mostly on a stick) adventure. Delicious sake to go with! Yakitori omakase in a fun Chinatown location

Nan W. • April 13, 2014Best hand-pulled noodle place in chinatown. I just discovered heaven

Derrick C. • March 25, 2011One of the few Taiwanese places in Manhattan. Most authentic of them all. Their soup and dry noodle (乾麵) combo is a good deal.

Andrew S. • May 22, 2016Such a hidden gem. Great music, great bartenders, great crowd.

Cole K. • June 24, 2019I am in love with this completely perfect tapas restaurant. You walk in, and everyone has a stupid smile on their face. Must be the oysters, sardines, escalivadas, and chilled wines.

Selina A. • September 19, 2022Get the freshly made tofu pudding while it’s warm. Comes in a quart or pint size.

Bradley K. • November 26, 2017Superb tamales - perfectly ground, flavorful masa and a nice variety of flavors. Be sure to try the earthy rich poblano mole (not too sweet) and the piquant salsa verde.

Shohini G. • August 24, 2019Just the classic vanilla w breadcrumbs and nutella

Eugene B. • January 17, 2015Hands down best soup dumplings in the city. Inevitably always end up ordering pan fried pork dumplings as well. Despite being a Shanghai place, the Har Gows are great too. Go at noon to skip the line.

Time Out New York • July 9, 2013The well-stocked shelves boast more than a thousand jarred loose-leaf teas from around the world. The house-made herbal blends are a standout, in exotic flavors like holy basil and bilberry.

Judy C. • July 30, 2021This is now my favorite chop shop. The roast pork and duck are must haves.