BakeryChinatown
Alimama Tea
Everyone flocks here for mochi donuts with glazes glittery as fresh-polished nails. All gluten-free, and owner Janie Wang is building an empire one ring at a time.
Photo by Effie Liu for Beholdr
In The Area
BarChinatown
The River
Designed by the Green River Project, this is a downtown saloon for art locals. Wood-lined and moody, it's got a mural of the Hudson River above the bar and chairs made from Old Quaker furniture salvaged Upstate.
RestaurantChinatown
Mei Lai Wah
Order a baked roast pork bun and rice noodle rolls and congee at this no-frills, always delicious Chinese spot. Yes there’s a line, yes it’s worth the wait.
BakeryChinatown
Keki
Bouncy cheesecakes literally lighter than air — subtle sweetness, that jiggle no one can get enough of. Hence the lines out the door.
Coffee Shop & BakeryChinatown
Koré Coffee
Fuel up (or refuel) after you’ve explored the NoLita galleries at this white brick and wood-clad, family-run coffee shop on Elizabeth Street. Try the famous Tiramisu blend.