Chinatown Discovered Food Tour

With an area covering two square miles and an estimated population of 150,000, NYCs Chinatown is the largest in the United States. There are over 10 distinct Asian cuisines available in this neighborhood; and over 500 restaurants, bakeries, and tea shops line the streets for your exploration.
Chinatown is a food shoppers paradise offering fresh, unique food at a reasonable price. We go into the stores, giving you the opportunity to view the many delicacies, take in the tantalizing aromas and taste their specialties.
Below are the stores we visit and foods* we try:
Pastry shopSavory pastry P,B,G and Sweet Pastry N,G
Produce market--Seasonal fruit, when available
Meat market
Fish market
Jerky shop--Jerky P,B,S,G
Dumpling shop--Fried dumpling P,G
Snack shop--Dried and preserved snacks N,S,P,B
Natural food shop--Soy or rice product S,P,N,B
Ice cream shop--Asian ice cream D
Chinese grocery store
*For those with dietary restrictions and allergies: D=Dairy, P=Pork, B=Beef, S=Shellfish, N=Nuts, G=Gluten Samples and stores are subject to change.