Food & Drinks
Chinatown Grab & Go
Just because you want something quick and easy doesn't mean it can't be the best, most beloved spots in the neighborhood. So whether for a simple lunch or maybe a light(er) dinner -- these no frill locales are at least my personal favorites. Note: all have take-out options, some are take-out only, plan accordingly.
Mei Lai Wah
62 Bayard StFried Dumpling
106 Mosco StYi Ji Shi Mo
88 Elizabeth StreetKings Kitchen
92 E BroadwayDim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayMee cafe
26 Rutgers StShanghai Dumpling
100 Mott StTaiwan Pork Chop House
3 Doyers StGreat NY Noodletown
28 BoweryGo Believe Bakery Inc.
239 Grand StDining around Chinatown
Not every restaurant on this list is pricey, but do expect a more accommodating and catered service than the quick Chinatown noodle shop! Anticipate a little more time, a full dinner experience, and know that you won't just be sitting with tourists but residents as well.
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryWok Wok
11 Mott St
Golden Diner
123 Madison St
Hwa Yuan Szechuan
42 E BroadwayScarr's Pizza
35 Orchard St
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StWu's Wonton King
165 E BroadwayBYOB!
Golden Unicorn
18 E BroadwayDim-sum
A Chinese-owned Italian restaurant that doubles, with karaoke and a full bar. Great food with an eclectic, diverse crowd - a local favorite!
Asia Roma
40 Mulberry StreetA Chinese-owned Italian restaurant that doubles, with karaoke and a full bar. Great food with an eclectic, diverse crowd - a local favorite!
Douska
63 Delancey StreetRamen Ishida
122 Ludlow StDelicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StRuss & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StHave a drink
Mr. Fong's
40 Market StWinnie’s Bar
58 E Broadway169 Bar
169 E BroadwayForgtmenot
138 Division StReception Bar
45 Orchard StAttaboy
134 Eldridge StCocktail & Speakeasy
Cocktail & Speakeasy. This one is definitely neat and fun to get into. You will be looking for a nondescript black gate with a small sign "Lower East Side Toy Company"
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Back Room
102 Norfolk StCocktail & Speakeasy. This one is definitely neat and fun to get into. You will be looking for a nondescript black gate with a small sign "Lower East Side Toy Company"