Not everything in Chinatown is about Chinese Take-out. Located at the edge of East Broadway, Shanghai Garden is a restaurant that prides itself on a five star rating. A team of chefs, well-trained in the preparation of traditional Asian cuisine, and breath-taking decor make for a unique - if expensive - dining experience. There's even a tea garden out back for those nice brunches.

While it's no Russian Tea Room, Nom Wah is a cozy little establishment built in the traditional Chinese style. An aromatic and comfortable air create a very calming atmosphere. It is the perfect spot for those hoping to unwind with a nice, warm cup of herbal tea.

Jiao Lin resembles the stereotypical image of a crowded marketplace in every way, shape, and form. It expands across a massive area of Mulberry Street and is venue to a rainbow of street merchants. Everything from small trinkets, clothes, and jewelry to live animals, foodstuffs, traditional Chinese medicine, and art can be sold here. Haggling is accepted, and used often. Jiao Lin is also notorious for being the place of negotiation for many shadier merchants and con-men. So, be smart about what you buy and who you buy from, kiddies.

On Mott Street, near Chatham Square, is the closet thing you're going to find to a Walmart in Chinatown. Kam Kuo is a large, two-story emporium with a full range of groceries on the street level and dinnerware, decorative pieces, plus all manners of cooking equipment, on the upper floor.

Don’t be fooled by the very non-Chinese sounding store name. In addition to an extensive array of liquors, Mark’s is one of the few [legal] places in Chinatown that sells authentic, imported Chinese spirits and wines which are unlikely to be found anywhere else in New York City.

Although it doesn't look like much on the outside, East Corner Wonton offers great Chinese food at an affordable price. Take-out is a popular choice for many New Yorkers who are too busy to sit down and have a bite to eat. Or are just too lazy to cook. Delivery is also an option, for a small extra fee.