Walking around Lower Manhattan
Food scene
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard StAsian flavor inspired ice creams
Mo Gelato
178 Mulberry StGreat gelato place open for 24hrs
an old dim sum parlor showing off years of preserved decors and flavors
153 locals recommend
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers Stan old dim sum parlor showing off years of preserved decors and flavors
Uncle Lou
73 Mulberry StreetSuper close, great vibes Chinese
Deluxe Green Bo
66 Bayard StSimply delicious Shanghai style food, cash only
Dr. Clark
104 Bayard StreetHokkaido style food, great cocktails and Karaoke inside
Peachy's
5 Doyers Stcocktail bar hang out spot
Los Tacos No. 1
340 Lafayette Streetcan't beat tacos made with fresh tortillas!!!
Upside Pizza
51 Spring StreetGreat slices, open til 1am
Softside
51 Spring Streetsoft serve place next to Upside pizza
Where Sally and Harry ate during the famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally"
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StWhere Sally and Harry ate during the famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally"
MEL The Bakery
324 Warren Streetbest place for artisanal sourdough breads and pastries
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryFamous for their soup dumplings
Ebisu SoHo
449 Broadwaycool products ranging from skin care to snacks from Japan
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston Stclassic New York bagel with cream cheese and smoked fish
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand Stfamous jewish doughnut shop
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand Sta NYC institution of bagels and bialys
Gong Cha
1600 Broadwaybubble tea
Neighborhoods
Exciting streets filled with laughters and music, glistening with lights and Italian restaurants and shops
312 locals recommend
Little Italy
189 Grand StExciting streets filled with laughters and music, glistening with lights and Italian restaurants and shops
SoHo
Famous shopping scene
Nolita
Unique boutiques and street foods in youthful streets
birthplace of punk rock scene where CBGB used to be. still a sick hood full of youth, art, and dope.
214 locals recommend
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge Stbirthplace of punk rock scene where CBGB used to be. still a sick hood full of youth, art, and dope.
nostalgic streets once occupied by writers and artists, now visited by Sex and the City fans.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
nostalgic streets once occupied by writers and artists, now visited by Sex and the City fans.
Sightseeing
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StGet a tour of our historic neighborhood
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 Bowerymodern art museum
Italian American Museum
151 Mulberry StMuseum of Chinese in America
215 Centre StGreat park by East River with a view of Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridge
64 locals recommend
John V. Lindsay East River Park
1234 East 6th StreetGreat park by East River with a view of Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridge
Charging Bull
Bowling GreenStatue of the Charging Bull
a shopping mall at the World Trade Center in a remarkable architecture
24 locals recommend
Oculus Center
185 Greenwich Sta shopping mall at the World Trade Center in a remarkable architecture
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton Stnever forget 9/11
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareCity advice
What to pack
Have cash on you at all times
Always have some cash ready for shopping in Chinatown.
Many restaurants and stores are cash only
Customs and culture
Tipping is mandatory
18%-20% tip is normal around here when you're dining in at restaurants. Do keep an eye out for added gratuity on your receipt as some restaurants will include tips for the tourists or parties of 5 or more