The Asian Experience in NYC

These Manhattan restaurants and shops find ways to honor their heritage while adapting to the present and future.

Solo exhibitions by artists in residence Umber Majeed and Abang-guard reflect on the 1964–65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Learn about this celebrated chef’s fresh take on Indian cuisine that remains deeply rooted in his cultural heritage.

Head to Chinatown, Sunset Park and Flushing for some of NYC's best dim sum, dumplings and Asian desserts.

Head to Chinatown, Sunset Park and Flushing for some of NYC's best dim sum, dumplings and Asian desserts.

Go for Korean barbecue and beyond in this Midtown Manhattan neighborhood.

This small residential Queens enclave boasts a large Asian-identifying community.

Eat, shop and sightsee your way through this historic downtown neighborhood.

Follow this guide to must-try Chinese, Vietnamese and Uzbek eateries in Brooklyn.

Eat your way through the neighborhood at these restaurants.

While many flock to Manhattan’s Chinatown searching for the best dumplings and dim sum, a true contender lies in Brooklyn. Home to one of the largest East Asian communities in the borough, Sunset Park is a lesser-known gem full of history and great food. Many Chinese families began settling in the area during a 1980s immigration boom, turning it into the vibrant, family-oriented community it is today. Eighth Avenue, in particular, is a lively destination. Once a quiet stretch of land, it has become a symphony of fresh fruit vendors, herbal tea shops, seafood markets and rice noodle carts. Start your trip on 41st Street and head south—you’ll catch a great view of the Verrazzano bridge—and come extra hungry.

Here are some of the best Asian American–owned businesses in the Queens neighborhood.

Visit these restaurants and shops for a window into Brooklyn’s fastest-growing Chinatown.

Read on to experience a culture that helps give NYC its heartbeat.

Visit these restaurants and vendors to find examples of the island-nation’s culture in the boroughs.

Must-try desserts, art courses and cultural institutions across the City reveal the lasting impact of Japanese culture on NYC.

Sample Filipino delicacies, sing karaoke and celebrate Philippine Independence Day at venues across the five boroughs.

Sample authentic Southeast Asian flavors and celebrate Hari Diwali on this cultural tour through New York City.

The multi-hyphenate—sommelier, whiskey distiller, former publisher, motorcycle rider—talks about the community space she's cultivated in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

The owners of the counter-service spot in LIC tell us how they introduced their family recipes and Taiwanese cooking to NYC.

Julia Wijesinghe opened the first Sri Lankan museum in the US at 18 years old. She tells us why it was crucial to bring her culture to Staten Island.

The founders of this queer Asian dance collective tell us how they created space for their community in nightlife.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with these lucky dishes.

Learn about this celebrated chef’s fresh take on Indian cuisine that remains deeply rooted in his cultural heritage.

Explore the Asian American cuisine of three Queens neighborhoods.

Get to know the new wave of Asian bakeries with this roundup of can’t-miss patisseries.

These shops are safe spaces for NYC’s Asian community and all literature lovers.

Clothing brand Phillip Lim has become a fixture in the NYC fashion world and the City’s culture.

Welcome to Chinatown shares 10 places they love to shop.

Yin Chang and Moonlynn Tsai discuss food insecurity, community and their favorite places in New York City.

Sarah Sukumaran draws inspiration from biblical mysticism, the Sri Lankan island of Nainativu and her home in Queens.

In Queens and Manhattan, sample handmade wontons and dumplings at popular and underrated eateries.

Warm weather calls for cool treats, and these cones from Asian-owned shops throughout NYC offer come in delicious Asian-inspired flavors.