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Chinatown in New York features the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a restored historic building that hosts tours and events. The neighborhood offers Chinese restaurants, dim sum spots, and history museums.

Chinatown in New York features the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a restored historic building that hosts tours and events. The neighborhood offers Chinese restaurants, dim sum spots, and history museums.

  • Eldridge Street SynagogueHistory Museum
  • Foley GalleryArt Museum
  • CorimaMexican
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By TripSapien · Updated September 1, 2026

Top things to do in Chinatown

  • Eldridge Street Synagogue in Chinatown, New York

    Eldridge Street Synagogue

    ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
    History Museum★

    Historic restored synagogue holds orthodox services & hosts tours, community classes & events.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Foley Gallery in Chinatown, New York

    Foley Gallery

    ★ 4.4 · 2.1k
    Art Museum

    City square with Thomas Paine Park, named for the author of U.S. Revolutionary tract "Common Sense."

    Every day
    6 AM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

  • Corima in Chinatown, New York

    Corima

    Michelin ★
    Mexican· $$$$

    On the edge of Chinatown, Chef Fidel Caballero is not holding anything back.

    Website ↗
  • Dim Sum Go Go in Chinatown, New York

    Dim Sum Go Go

    ★ 4.1 · 1.8k
    Dim Sum· $20–30

    This wildly popular Chinatown spot is still packed to the gills most days, and for good reason: the made-to-order dim sum and Cantonese fare remain consistently fresh and satisfying.

    Every day
    11 AM – 8:45 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • David's Bar in Chinatown, New York

    David's Bar

    ★ 4.9 · 149
    Bar· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 2 AM
    Map ↗

  • Au Cheval

    ★ 4.7 · 6.9k
    American· $40–100

    Restaurant featuring leather booths and a zinc bar, serving creative American fare.

    Mon–Tue
    5 PM – 10:30 PM
    Wed–Thu
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Jiang Nan NYC in Chinatown, New York

    Jiang Nan NYC

    ★ 4.8 · 2.1k
    Chinese· $30–60

    Contemporary takes on Chinese classics artfully presented in a chic, streamlined space.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Fong On in Chinatown, New York

    Fong On

    ★ 4.5 · 524
    Chinese· $10–20

    Venerable outpost providing soybean-based snacks, from tofu pudding to soy milk.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

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Map of Chinatown with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Eldridge Street Synagogue
  2. 2Foley Gallery
  3. 3Corima
  4. 4Dim Sum Go Go
  5. 5David's Bar
  6. 6Au Cheval
  7. 7Jiang Nan NYC
  8. 8Fong On

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