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

1. • Corima 81

   • Flavorful Northern Mexican/Japanese Fine Dining
   
   

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

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

   3. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 3 Allen St, New York, NY | Manhattan
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2. • Kono 80

   • Perfect Japanese Yakitori Omakase
   
   

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

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

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

   
   

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   • 46 Bowery, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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3. • Bridges 63

   • 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 Of 2025 | #3

   
   

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   • 9 Chatham Square, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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4. • Swan Room 51

   • Elegant Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America, 2023

   2. 2025 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

5. • Golden Diner 38

   • Classic Chinese/NY Diner
   
   

   1. Eater New York
      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
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6. • Parcelle 26

   • Stylish Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America 2024

   
   

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   • 135 Division St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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7. • 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
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8. • 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
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9. • Uncle Lou 23

   • Old-School Chinese (Cantonese) Spot
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

   
   

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   • 73 Mulberry St, New York, NY | Manhattan
   • Website
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10. • Lei 21

    • Compelling Chinese-American Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 15-17 Doyers St New York, NY | Manhattan
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11. • Cha Kee 21

    • Eclectic Japanese/Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 43 Mott St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
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12. • The Little One NYC 21

    • Minimalist Japanese Dessert Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       9 Great Shaved Ice Spots In NYC

    
    

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    • 150 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
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13. • 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

14. • shabushabu Mayumon 21

    • Intimate Japanese Shabu Shabu Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

15. • Yamada 21

    • Innovative Japanese Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 16 Elizabeth St, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
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16. • Golden Unicorn Restaurant 20

    • Giant Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Eater New York
       The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC

    
    

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    • 18 E Broadway, New York, NY | Manhattan
    • Website
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17. • 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

18. • 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

19. • 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

20. • 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

21. • 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