Chinatown in New York

16 places for Chinatown in New York, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Prince Street Pizza — ur mom ashley, Beatrice Richer
  She recommended it as a top New York pizza spot, saying its popularity is well-earned.
  Heads up: She doesn't personally enjoy pizza, so this isn't a firsthand assessment.
• Spring Cafe — ur mom ashley
  She said the salads are the best, especially praising the crispy vegan chicken, the 'liquid gold' sauce, and the tofu skin bao buns, adding that even her non-vegan friends love it.
• Alimama Tea — ur mom ashley
  She said the bubble tea decorated with gold leaf and flowers is the prettiest drink she's ever seen, and that they also have mochi donuts.
  Heads up: There's no seating inside, so it's a grab-and-go setup only.
• Eileen's Special Cheesecake — Jon Barr
  Named as a favorite cheesecake in New York, and they also sell small sizes that are easy for tourists to carry around.
• Grand Street Skewer Cart — National Geographic
  Praised the lamb skewers as juicy with a subtle dusting of chili and cumin for great flavor, calling them 'by far the highlight.'
  Heads up: Comes straight off the grill, so it's very hot.
• Jin Mei Dumpling — TOPJAW
  Highlighted the crispy texture from one side being seared hard, and the great value at 33 cents apiece.
  Heads up: There's a line every day, and 15 dumplings is a lot to eat alone.
• Cheong Fun Cart — TOPJAW
  Said the big, chewy rice rolls paired with peanut sauce and chili were really delicious.
  Heads up: It's a nameless street cart, making it hard to find the exact name.
• Double Crispy Bakery — TOPJAW
  Said the thick, egg-rich egg tarts and lemon buns were delicious, and the staff were friendly.
  Heads up: Regretted not ordering the pork bun.
• Matcha Cafe Maiko — ur mom ashley
  She was impressed by the sparkling matcha, and said the owner was kind enough to give her free matcha ice cream.
• Mei Lai Wah — National Geographic
  Praised the combination of sweet custard topping, soft bread, and the moist, sauce-soaked pork filling as 'a classic must-eat in Chinatown.'
  Heads up: So busy that the line stretches out to the sidewalk, and freshly baked batches sell out quickly.
• Wo Hop — TOPJAW
  Called it an incredible deal, saying $90 could feed 20 people.
  Heads up: Mentioned as a recommendation in the video but not actually visited.
• Wildair — TOPJAW
  Loved the bold, nuanced flavors and lively atmosphere, saying the trademarked savory eclair, the Pissaladiéclair, sums up the whole place.
  Heads up: Said to be a neighborhood restaurant — no need to queue or book months ahead.
• The Crown — ur mom ashley
  They said the rooftop deck with a small bar has excellent city views and admission is free.
  Heads up: They mentioned you might need to be 21 or older to get in.
• Ping — Jon Barr
  More local, with better food quality and prices than Nom Wah.
• Nom Wah Tea Parlor — Jon Barr
  The oldest dim sum spot in Chinatown, in business for over 100 years, with a retro diner interior that feels like a movie set—called the most photogenic place on the list.
  Heads up: The atmosphere is great, but the dim sum itself is just average—other spots in Chinatown are better.
• Joe's Shanghai — Jon Barr
  Moved to the Bowery in 2019, giving it a bigger space and shorter waits; the broth is flavorful, and the pork and crab dumplings are especially good. Prices are reasonable.
  Heads up: Cash only (though there's an ATM inside), there's still a wait despite more seating, and 80-90% of customers are tourists. Some say the non-soup dumpling dishes are unremarkable.

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