The best things to do for Lunar New Year (a.k.a. Chinese New Year)
Ring in the Year of the Rat with these fun and colorful cultural events happening all over the city
Just as the partying dies down and we settle deep into winter, Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) is here to lift us up with bursting firecrackers, lion dances and delicious cuisine. Starting on January 25, New Yorkers can head to Manhattan's Chinatown for the Firecracker Ceremony and later, on February 9, the Chinese New Year Parade. The parade is hands down one of the best events in February. If less raucous revelry is more to your taste, sit back and fill your belly at one of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC.
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Gather a crew to feast on a midday Chinese meal. Here are the best spots for dim sum that NYC has to offer.
The best Chinese restaurants in NYC
New York has a long lineage of Chinese restaurants showcasing the culinary traditions of nearly every province in China, as well as the fusion fare created by immigrants in the United States. Whether you're looking to sample fiery Szechuan fare or experience a classic weekend dim sum brunch, the city has got you covered. From white-clothed Midtown restaurants to hole-in-the-wall Chinatown restaurants, find the best Chinese restaurant NYC has to offer. RECOMMENDED: See all of the best restaurants in NYC
The very best dumplings in NYC
No need to stick to one borough—the best dumplings in NYC can be eaten throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Head downtown to get your soup dumpling fix at one of the best Chinatown restaurants in the city. Exploring new neighborhoods? Take the train to Sunset Park for some of the best dim sum outside Hong Kong. And if you're really on a budget, there are plenty of options for cheap dumplings along the way. RECOMMENDED: Find more of the best restaurants in NYC
The best Chinese bakeries in NYC
New Yorks Chinatown is packed with amazing dim sum restaurants, fun-loving karaoke bars and top-notch Chinese bakeries offering a dizzying array of pastries. Most are known for one exceptional item, however, whether thats a buttery egg tart, a fluffy sponge cake or a lotus-filled hopia. It doesnt get much sweeter than this. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to best restaurants in NYC