About Chop Suey Club
Chop Suey Club is an Asian lifestyle boutique that focuses on Chinese diaspora design and culture. We offer a curated rotation of art and décor, home goods, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, gifts, and more — available online, with mahjong sets, classes, and events at the heart of what we do. Through unique product offerings and immersive events, Chop Suey Club aims to provide deeper bonds for people through the celebration of Asian culture, fulfilling those who are seeking unique cultural expressions as global citizens.
CHOP SUEY CLUB 雜碎俱樂部
The name Chop Suey Club stems from a few different inspirations but is mostly a nod to immigrant culture. It references the iconic American-Chinese dish "chop suey" - a medley adapted to satisfy a new audience. In the mid-twentieth century, "Chop Suey" became synonymous with Chinese food in the West, representing a unique identity born from assimilation and creativity. By pairing this with "Club" — a reference to Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club — the name underscores the vital importance of community and the collective memory of the diaspora, rooted in camaraderie, joy, and a shared heritage.
HI! THIS IS RUOYI 你好我是若仪
I'M THE FOUNDER OF CHOP SUEY CLUB
北京人在纽约
I grew up in Beijing and moved to New York for college. After graduating, I worked in fashion, art, architecture, design and other creative fields where I started to see more work from Chinese creatives and from Asia in general. As I was looking to buy Chinese design goods for myself, I had a hard time finding them, especially in the US. This prompted my initial idea for the store. So in 2016, Chop Suey Club opened up with a very selected few items. What started in a small corner space at the crossroads of Chinatown and the Lower East Side grew into a beloved shopping and social hub. Our physical store closed in October 2024, and we now operate exclusively online — continuing to host mahjong nights and events around New York City.
Running a business in New York hasn't been the easiest, but I feel ever so grateful for being able to share what I love with so many people, seeing the joy in our customers always fill me with the most light. I hope to continue to bring you the best and the funnest in the many more years to come, no matter where you are in this world :)