A legendary Chinese eatery from the ‘80s is revived in a three-story space with decorous rooms. The owner is also the head chef who still cooks there almost everyday. Whole Fish with Hot Bean Sauce is a killer, their Peking Duck is also one of the best in town, but the real gem is this kung pao chicken fried rice.

Chinese BBQ comes on skewers. Apart from lamb, try beef back straps (a delicacy that rarely any cuisine deals with), needle mushroom, chives, and squid.

Excellent gourmet poke bowls and refreshing dole whip (pineapple juice custard!). Chikarashi is a Japanese style sashimi bowl - more delicate & delicious than your regular poke bowl.

Let's just say: scrambled egg+avocado+hash brown on a scallion brioche bun. This incredible breakfast sandwich and the matcha red bean coffee cake have saved us from many, many hangovers.

Map Offer: 10% off dine in or take out.
Although started by the same owner of the Original Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant, this one is run by the OG team. The vegan dim sum tastes surprisingly good and satisfying. The fried taro dumplings are our absolute favorite!!!

A Firecracker ceremony: Sat 01/25 (first day of CNY) 11:00am, Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Grand Street.

B Parade: Sun 02/09, 1pm, starts at Mott & Canal St.

Mysterious little bamboo garden tucked away on Essex St. It’s a super chill spot for a summer day. The greenhouse in the back offers amazing cactus from the west coast.

Upscale movie theater with a highly curated program that regularly shows Chinese cinematic gems and other indie movies. Sleek dark bar upstairs.

Never had yellow sriracha? You should get one to try then! Everything you need to cook an authentic Thai meal can be found at this family run grocery store.

Map Offer: 15% off any purchase at LES store.
One of the best NYC shops to offer beautifully potted plants with expert care knowledge. We just love the adorable marimo moss balls.

Find a perfectly fitted Qipao / cheongsam or get it tailored by one of the experienced seamstresses. Choose your own fabrics!

Tofu fa should be your #1 low carb snack from now on. It's hard to describe the comfort a cup of hot silky tofu gives you. That's why you have to try Fong On! We love the assorted savory toppings and the rice cake.

Another solid steamed rice roll spot, but their tea egg and soy milk are exceptionally good. Come early or things will sell out.

Map Offer: Free topping with any ice cream purchase.
Give me your ube softserve or give me death! Ube is a an iconic Asian flavor that never gets old and is very similar to taro. The guys at Softswerve took it to another level.