Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is filled with beloved traditions. We’ve compiled a list of Chinatown businesses that will have everything you need to keep up with family traditions - food, decorations, and everything in between.
LessThis brand-new installment in Chinatown’s network of small businesses features books by BIPOC authors and stories with a strong focus on the immigrant experience. A great place to learn about the vast tapestry of diversity that makes NYC one of the best places to live.
A classic Chinatown bakery that has everything you need to make you a star for Lunar New Year celebrations. Grab a box of traditional handmade Cantonese pastries, dim sum, and even frozen dumplings.
This family-run business features handmade goods from Tibet and Nepal, from Buddhist statues to incense and thankas (paintings). A great place to shop for traditional and religious iconography to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
This hidden gem features Thai products and groceries that you won’t find anywhere else in Chinatown. If you have any questions, the staff are super friendly and will help you find whatever you need.
One of Chinatown's oldest trinket shops, carrying vintage pieces dating back to the 1950s. Their selections include discontinued hand-painted porcelain, stationary, and lanterns. Shopping here is like taking a step back in time!
One of the best plant shops, not just in Chinatown, but all of NYC! They have a huge selection of plants that will spruce up your apartment, and they offer free delivery for orders over $40. Time to pick up that tree you’ve always wanted!
This place has the oldest liquor license in Chinatown, dating back 120 years! Celebrate Lunar New Year with a bottle of baijiu, a traditional Chinese liquor.
New year, new look! Get ready for the Year of the Tiger with a brand new hairstyle at this long-standing beauty salon, which has served the community since 2003.
A seamless melding of traditional tea culture and modern sensibilities, this little shop offers a wide selection of organic teas and blends. Ask about what kinds of tea will supplement and improve your health – you’re guaranteed to learn something new!
This coffee shop offers a unique selection of Korean-inspired brunch options and award-winning coffee concoctions! The Flat Purple (black coffee with ube cream on top) is a must-try for anyone looking to inject some culture into their morning routine.