Chinatown, New York: Things to Do & Map

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.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Chinatown

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
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Foley Gallery
★ 4.4 · 2.2k
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
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Sweet Pickle Books
★ 4.6 · 349
Bookstore
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

Corima
Michelin ★
Mexican· $$$$
On the edge of Chinatown, Chef Fidel Caballero is not holding anything back.
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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
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David's Bar
★ 4.9 · 154
Bar· $1–10
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
1 PM – 2 AM
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Au Cheval
★ 4.7 · 7.1k
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
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Jiang Nan NYC
★ 4.8 · 2.2k
Chinese· $30–70
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
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Fong On
★ 4.6 · 544
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
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