From Chinatown, With Love: Lunar New Year 2026

Sun Vin started as a fish and veggie stall and was renovated in 2009 to be the abundant supermarket it is today. Jasmine has been managing the storefront since 2020 and loves serving her intergenerational customer base. When asked what her favorite product in the shop is, Jasmine pointed to the sprawling wall of many arrays of ramen.

Bangkok Center Grocery opened around 2000. In addition to selling Thai spices and sauces, owner Tom loves to share cooking tips and Thai recipes. Drop by for kaffir lime leaves, fresh holy basil, curry pastes, and the best frozen treats.

The last remaining martial arts specialty store in Chinatown, Bok Lei Po serves a dedicated community of kung fu enthusiasts, Samurai sword shoppers, and practitioners of other martial arts, like muay thai and karate.

Bayard St. Market has been serving the Chinatown community fresh and affordably priced meats for over 40 years. They have 4 locations in Chinatown, each taking on its own specialty. Bayard St. Market is their original location, offering fresh vegetables and meats with conveniently pre-packaged and marinated goods for the average working person.

Jade Crystal Craft is a purveyor of Buddhist statues, ritual objects, jewelry, crystals, and jade alike. The shop has been in the neighborhood for over 30 years. They have a vast collection of jade pendants and jewelry, and offer on-hand jewelry assembly of necklaces and bracelets. 

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a beloved neighborhood mainstay. Christina’s father Phillip Seid opened the business in 1978, beginning with offering classic ice cream flavors alongside Asian inspired ones, and has continued in the same location until today. CICF is still a family-run business and prides itself in the love and family spirit they pour into their ice cream.

Kam Man Food was started in 1972 by Chen Jing and his family, with a mission to bring Chinese goods to the U.S. Today, Kam Man Food continues to operate on bustling Canal St., offering a wide selection of dried and packaged goods, roasted meats, tea, and home goods. 

Hop Lee has been serving traditional Cantonese food in the heart of Chinatown since 1973. Owner and manager, Johnny Mui recommends their famous lobster yi mein perfect to celebrate the opening of Lunar New Year!

Bo Ky is a beloved Teochew restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. Their menu reflects their migration journey to New York, featuring dishes from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and of course Teochew. Bo Ky is known for its flavorful broth noodle soups and country-style duck. 

KK Discount has been in business since 1990. Owners Ken and Vicki have covered every inch of their store with a wide range of household items and kitchen supplies. From carbon steel woks to rice cookers to shopping carts and mahjong sets, you are guaranteed to find what you're looking for and more!

Spongies is owned and operated by Fernando, who started baking with his grandmother at age 5 and eventually learned from a master sponge cake baker just a few doors down from the current Spongies location. Regulars of all ages frequent the cafe to say hi to Fernando and his family, stock up on rotating flavors of sponge cake, and grab their signature tea!

Wing on Wo is an over-century year old porcelain shop located in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown. W.O.W.'s offerings span their very own custom porcelain pieces, zines by artists and individual presses, and many unique trinkets from a bygone era.