Things to Do in Five Points, New York

Five Points has local stops such as Columbus Park, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, and Joe's Shanghai. The area features a historic playground, a vintage dim sum parlor dating back to 1920, and a popular eatery famed for its soup dumplings.

Columbus ParkPlayground
Yu & Me BooksBookstore
BridgesFine Dining

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Top things to do in Five Points

Columbus Park
★ 4.3 · 3.5k
Playground
Historic neighborhood spot, among the city's oldest, with playground, basketball courts & washrooms.
Every day
6 AM – 10 PM
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Yu & Me Books
★ 4.8 · 434
Bookstore
New York City's first Asian American woman-owned bookstore, serving books, beer, and coffee in Chinatown.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 7 PM
Thu
11 AM – 8:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Five Points

Bridges
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$
The talented Sam Lawrence is sure to impress diners at this welcoming restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.
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Whiskey Tavern
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Sports Bar· $10–20
Local saloon chasing whiskies with pickle juice & other drinks in a laid-back space.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 2 AM
Fri
12 PM – 4 AM
Sat
12 PM – 4 AM
Sun
12 PM – 4 AM
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Yamada
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
Chef Isao Yamada's life's work has been kaiseki, and this impressive venture adds an interesting facet to the roster of high-end Japanese dining in New York.
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Koré Coffee
★ 4.7 · 590
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A coffee spot known for its specialty lattes like tiramisu and black sesame, as well as croffles and pastries from Balthazar.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 6 PM
Fri
8 AM – 7 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Artbean Coffee Roasters
★ 4.7 · 403
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A small cafe in Chinatown known for roasting its own coffee and offering various lattes, including black sesame and ube, alongside local artist prints.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9 AM – 6 PM
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Ping's Seafood
★ 4.3 · 1.8k
Dim Sum· $20–60
Fish are plucked from tanks up front at this Cantonese seafood spot also known for a dim sum lunch.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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