Canal Street Market

Reviews

• Melinda R.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  So much going on here. Cute boutiques but definitely soho prices ($$$). You can find unique things from the shops and it's fun just to look at what they have.
  
  The food section has a great selection of different foods that are unique and all in one place. Take picky eaters here and everyone can be happy.

• Tammie K.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  My friend brought me here because he knew I was a sucker for chill vibes and good food. Canal Street Market definitely did not disappoint! Imagine a tiny Chelsea Market with predominantly Asian options ranging from a Korean-Mexican spot endearingly named Azumma to SF favorite Boba Guys. I had the ramen from Kuro-Obi, the fast-food version of Ippudo, and enjoyed it a lot. Of course, I had to swing by Boba Guys for my daily boba-fix afterwards. Do expect to pay higher prices compared to what you'd pay at other spots in Chinatown.
  
  After eating, I strolled around the shops in the adjacent hall. A bunch of cute trinkets and knickknacks that's pretty fun to look at, but with ridiculous price tags. I do appreciate the fact that there's a space for locals in the area to promote and sell their products.

• Albert K.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  Tons of options here, ranging from Chinese food to Boba to Pizza. There is shopping and food here, as you can see from all the pictures. Definitely an interesting addition to Chinatown overall.
  
  Coffee, boba, pizza, bao, and Chinese food. Can't go wrong.

• Kristen T.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  I've learned to like this place a lot: a place to wander when waiting for a friend, a place to eat lunch or drink coffee, a place to shop for some jewelry or ceramics to decorate your living space, to using the bathroom when other stores make you pay for something in order to do your business. Not only is this store so multifunctional for various purposes, it also hosts events for artists and other creative types to showcase themselves.
  
  I read a lot of complaints that the food is overpriced and that it's too "hipster", however, I see it is a way for the new generation to make a living in this new world of NYC. As a native Queens Asian American, this place is what that is: a store for other Asian American (and other ethnicities) entrepreneurs to pursue their creative careers: from selling beautiful bonsai trees to selling pan de sal bread at a reasonable NYC price to grow their business. Chinatown rent is going up so what can you expect? As a creative person, I see this as a great thing. It definitely is a stand out amongst the other Chinatown shops in the neighborhood for the young generation. Get with the times!
  
  Food wise: lots of Japanese inspired eateries. Of course you can get cheaper eats, but this place isn't trying to sell "authentic" rather something new and probably photo-worthy. It is what it is. I enjoy coming here to see what's new and innovative within the food community, similar to the likes of Chelsea Market and Essex Market, etc.
  
  To some this place may come off as too peculiar and standoff-ish amongst the sea of old-Chinatown mom-and-pop shops but it's only one collective, definitely not threatening any of the great eateries down the block on Mott.
  
  Accepts card and cash. Some use Apple pay/Google pay.
  Bathroom available.
  
  Bon appetit!

• Thelma C.

  star star star star star 14 May 2026

  I was waiting for a friend to arrive and decided to walk through Canal Street Market. An ube halaya from Boba Guys, a cute little cactus humidifier, and a collagen facial essence later, Canal Street Market gave me everything I didn't know I needed. Ooops. I will have to come back for the food, specifically the steam rice rolls that were highly recommended by one of the employees in the market next door. The vendor prices are not cheap, except for the shop where I got the cactus humidifier which reminds me of a cuter Five Below store, but it would be a perfect place to find a unique gift or something special for yourself.