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Everything you should eat in Chinatown in one map

Everything you should eat in Chinatown in one map

We combed Chinatown’s alleyways and secret menus to serve you the most authentic culinary adventures in the neighborhood. Take a look at the map above, scroll through our full list below and prepare to take your palate for a ride.  1. Deal CloserChinatown aphrodisiacs mixed into your first love: vodkaApothéke, 9 Doyers St, (212-406-0400). $18. 2. Roast duck congeeVery creamy with lots of fatty duckBig Wong, 67 Mott St, (212-964-0540). $6.25. 3. Hong Kong milk teaHot for a nice twistBoba Guys, 265 Canal St. $4.50. Photograph: Courtesy Yelp/EmilyC 4. Veg meat pastryTurns heads on the streetBuddha Kosher Vegetarian, 77 Mulberry St, (212-233-2921). $4.50. 5. Don tot ice creamLight, creamy egg-custard flavorChinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St, (212-608-4170). $4.95. 6. Crystal shrimp dumpling in soupIntensely fresh shrimpDim Sum VIP, 68 Mott St, (212-226-6889). $5.95. 7. Melon cakeExactly what Beijing kids enjoyGolden Fung Wong Bakery, 41 Mott St, (917-816-5820). $3 (for 5). 8. Durian crunchPuff pastry with a hint of durianGolden Unicorn, 18 East Broadway, (212-941-0911). $2.75. 9. Sampan porridgeA fragrant mix of peanuts and fishGreat N.Y. Noodletown, 28 Bowery, (212-349-0923). $4.50. 10. Beef stew and wonton with noodlesSurprisingly springy noodlesH K Wonton Garden, 79 Mulberry St, (212-349-1495). $6. 11. Sweet rice wrapped in bamboo leavesA-plus Chinese grandmotheringHo Won Bake Shoppe, 146 Hester St, (212-966-5626). $1. 12. Pork chop over ricePerfect hangover cureHua J