The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York | Chinatown & Two Bridges

1. • Kono 85

   • Perfect Japanese Yakitori Omakase
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #23

   2. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants

   3. James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Atsushi Kono | Nominee

   
   

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   • 46 Bowery, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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2. • Corima 84

   • Flavorful Northern Mexican/Japanese Fine Dining
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #36

   2. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants

   3. James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Fidel Caballero | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 3 Allen St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Lei 76

   • Compelling Chinese-American Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America

   3. The New York Times
      Our New York Restaurant Critic Names Her Favorite Dishes This Year | Sesame Shao Bing

   
   

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   • 15-17 Doyers St New York, NY | Manhattan
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4. • Tolo 76

   • Smart Chinese Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   3. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America

   
   

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   • 28 Canal St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Bridges 70

   • Elegant American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

   3. The Infatuation
      NYC’s Best New Restaurants | #3

   
   

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   • 9 Chatham Square, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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6. • Yamada 70

   • Innovative Japanese Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. | Ajisai Wagashi

   3. The New York Times
      The Best New Restaurants in New York

   
   

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   • 16 Elizabeth St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Mắm 65

   • Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC | #5

   2. Eater
      The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City

   3. The New York Times
      The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

   
   

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   • 70 Forsyth St, New York, NY | Manhattan
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8. • Bánh by Lauren 56

   • Creative Vietnamese-French Bakery
   
   

   1. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

   2. The New York Times
      22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

   
   

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   • 42 Market St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Swan Room 51

   • Elegant Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 54 Canal St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Golden Diner 38

    • Classic Chinese/NY Diner
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City

    2. The New York Times
       The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

    
    

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    • 123 Madison St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Parcelle 26

    • Stylish Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    
    

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    • 135 Division St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Mission Chinese Food 26

    • Authentic Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    
    

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    • 45 Mott St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Dim Sum Go Go 25

    • Casual Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 5 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Jiang Nan 25

    • Upscale Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 103 Bowery, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Matcha Cafe Maiko 21

    • Matcha-Starring Chinese Cafe
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       9 Great Shaved Ice Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 132 Bowery, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Cha Kee 21

    • Eclectic Japanese/Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 43 Mott St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Chicha San Chen 21

    • Beloved Taiwanese Boba Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Boba Shops in NYC

    
    

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    • 72 Bayard St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Shu Jiao Fu Zhou 21

    • Incredible Chinese (Fujianese) Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC | #19

    
    

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    • 295 Grand St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Wu's Wonton King 21

    • Group-Friendly Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Roadbook
       The Best Restaurants in New York City

    
    

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    • 165 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Keki 20

    • Bouncy Japanese (Osaka-Style) Cake Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 79 Mott St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Kuih Cafe 20

    • Weekend Malaysian Dessert Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 46 Eldridge St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Chinatown Ice Cream Factory 20

    • Iconic Chinese Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Ice Cream In NYC

    
    

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    • 65 Bayard St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Lai Rai 20

    • Refreshing Vietnamese Wine Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Ice Cream In NYC

    
    

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    • 76 Forsyth St, New York, NY | Manhattan
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24. • Mei Lai Wah 20

    • Lovely Chinese Bakery
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Pineapple Pork Bun

    
    

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    • 62 Bayard St, Manhattan, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Taiyaki NYC 20

    • Delightful Japanese Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Ice Cream In NYC

    
    

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    • 119 Baxter St New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Golden Unicorn Restaurant 20

    • Giant Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC

    
    

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    • 18 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Spongies Cafe 20

    • Lovely Chinese (Hong Kong-Style) Bakery/Cafe
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 121 Baxter St, New York, NY | Manhattan
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28. • Fong On 20

    • Excellent Chinese Tofu Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 81 Division St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Kopitiam 18

    • Unique Malaysian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

    2. Eater
       The Best New Restaurants in America

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants | #6

    
    

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    • 151 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Great N.Y. Noodletown 18

    • Classic Chinese Noodle Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

    
    

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    • 28 Bowery Street, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
    • Instagram