4 Chinatown Stops On The Bowery For Soup Dumplings, Omakase, Taiwanese Pastries And Roast Duck

4.2 (6,251)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

46 Bowery

At 46 Bowery, Joe's Shanghai centers its menu on Shanghai soup dumplings, whose wrappers hold hot broth, alongside other Shanghai dishes. The sparse dining room can feel hurried when it fills. Bring cash: the dining room is cash-only, with ATMs on site.

4.2 (354)

Mon, Wed – Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 23:00

44 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

At 44 Bowery, Shinsen pairs a 13-course seafood omakase with cocktails in a quiet, homey setting. The lounge also offers happy hour drinks, small bites, wagyu, eel, and outdoor seating. The Tokyo Sake Club is an intimate speakeasy for private events.

4.4 (379)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 19:30; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 20:00

48 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

At 48 Bowery, Bake Culture brings Taiwanese baking into a clean, minimalist space with wooden decor and soft music. Its fresh selection includes sweet and savory pastries, plus taro lattes and boba drinks. Indoor seating gives this third stop a place to pause between the dumpling house and roast meat counter.

4.2 (131)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

42 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

NB Wing Wong rounds out the route with Cantonese roast meats at 42 Bowery. Reviewers praise the barbecue char siu and roast pig. The menu also includes duck leg noodle soup and sweet-and-sour pork. The dining room serves generous portions at moderate prices. Daily hours are 8 AM to 7 PM.