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Canal Street Market in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Phone: +1 646-694-1655
Site: http://www.canalstreet.market/
Site: http://www.canalstreet.market/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
Comments (199)
A very busy market in the heart of Chinatown. Half of the space is occupied by an eclectic selection of popular NYC food vendors. The other half is populated by small businesses offering their products in a pop up fashion. It can get a little overwhelming in this market due to the crowds, but it worth experiencing since they do offer good products and services.
Canal as a lot to offer from like vegetable market, the small shops and of course restaurants. It is very colourful with decorations across some streets. For the most part the street vendors are courteous and respectful. The Asian restaurant that we visited was decent and the staff was friendly. This was an overall pleasant visit.
One the many reasons I go to Canal Street/China town is to eat great food! From the best dimsum to Chinese noodle soups... etc., you could find it in this very diverse town. The Canal Market food is just one of the places to eat. This place is worth checking out and enjoy food from, Japanese, Mediterranean, bubble teas, and etc!!! In-expensive food in a clean and spacious area. They have ample tables and chairs for dine in. Accessible to subways. This place can be very crowded so be patient. Happy eating❤️!
Canal Street Market is a good place to have a bite, I personally tried the pizza and the rice rolls and both were good. Sadly some of the kitchens were temporarily closed. keep in mind that you need your covid vaccine proof of you want to sit inside.
I have been enjoying this space since it’s opening. You can find here plenty of fun food options, coffee shop, bubble tea shop, local radio station, places to hang out and plenty of creative goods to purchase. I stop there often for gifts. Must visit when you are on Canal Street.
Pretty much its an open marketing spanning several blocks along Canal street in Chinatown NY. If youre been in Saigon, area around Ben Than market - in Manhattan. Fake goods, bargaining, reputable dealers, street food, seafood market - its all here. If youre worry about safety - visit before 5 -6 PM. But I dont think it is a problem - yes, past midnight the market is over, you can see some shady staff, but going to dinning is perfectly ok. Of course, YMMV.
It feels barren due to the pandemic, but it used to be insanely crowded that it made me feel uncomfortable. Also theres this sit in area that feels somewhat of a security pass through, which now I understood was just the NYC vaccination card protocol. Other than that, nothing really special as the food places in this food court seem half empty.
Nice place to grab a quick bite. It looks clean in there with enough food choices to enjoy lunch. Boba guy is also here if you need a nice drink.
Havent been to NY in awhile since covid hit. but I understand theres a virus going on, but come on if I purchased food from you guys I cant even use the bathroom or sit down. I have my vaccinations but didnt have the card on me but If you Wana sit down to eat in there you need your vaccination card and a mask present and to use their restroom they need to see your license and vaccination card before using their facility. Get over yourselves. Food was ok but wont come back here.
Very nice little market. Good selection of vendors, all with unique products
I randomly walked into the market just looking for something to do honestly but what caught me from the street was the art easily seen from the window and the delicious smells. I immediately migrated to the shops with all the colors and interactive options. There were some really cute stores with toys and puzzles Id definitely revisit but I left with skincare from the only Black Owned brand I spotted that day (not sure if theres more on other days) called With Love, Franny. And a candle from Commonwealth Provisions whos scent I instantly fell in love with. Id go here for a birthday/housewarming gift or just something for myself to get an item thats most likely handcrafted and have the option to speak directly to the business owner of the individual shops.
It was a fluke we discovered this place. I ended up spending an hour there. Its an amazing curation of artisanal retail vendors, live art installations, great coffee, food stations and more.New York definitely needs more spaces like these in the city.
Nice place for bargain hunters.. also gives you the oriental market charm in midst of NYC. But driving here is not for the weak hearted.. look out for pedestrians everywhere.
A great indoor space on canal street. Spacious seating, clean restrooms, and a nice variety of foods and boutique shopping areas to peruse. The samurice spot was okay-okay... decent portions but the “fried chicken” was just microwaved chicken pieces dipped in a sauce. I’d come back and try another place.
When in N.Y.C. this is a must visit !! Great experience shopping for all kinds of knock off bags, watches, anything you can imagine...safe environment, fun time !!!
This review is only behalf on the food stalls. Only three food stalls are open in this market which makes the choices very limited and I have no clue if the other stalls are going to reopen at one point because if theyre not, might as well put in another food chain inside the market.
Food review only ahead! The food court at the Canal Street Marketplace just recently opened and got to check it out. The place is brand spanking new so its clean and pretty hipster. I wanted to try the ramen, which is by ippudo, but going to save that for a colder day. There were a number of other fast casual oriented choices with a seating area in the back. Ended up at Oppa, the Korean barbecue place. Basically, its bulgogi beef, spicy pork, sesame chicken (no, not the breaded and fried Chinese version), or tofu in your choice of burrito, rice bowl, salad, or mini tacos format. I went with mini tacos since theyre sold individually and I could try all the different meats. They all come with some combination of chopped lettuce, kimchee, carrots, tomatoes, and sauces. Heres the kick - as any true Korean BBQ lover knows, KBBQ is best when the meat gets a little char on it, caramelizing the sugars to add a sweet taste. Oppa flame torches the pre-cooked meat right before serving it to you, imparting the goodness of Maillard reaction! Genius! I thought the blowtorch would leave a fuel smell, but not here. Note to the wise, the mini tacos (soft corn tortilla) do not travel well because of all the juiciness - eat it there if possible. Otherwise, expect a bit of a mess. Basically, the sauces make the whole thing taste pretty good. Of the three, I would have to say that the spicy pork was the best. It had a nice heat without being overwhelming. The kimchee was actually pretty decent for not-homemade. The staff was hustling and grooving to keep the line moving. The one guy who torches all the meats was clearly working quickly but he was paying attention, so props to him. Plus the food is served in a container that claims to be fully compostable! All in all, definitely warrants a return visit.
Our family came here on tour with “Thermo Sage” this place is full of “trial” stores - testing the market. Also small podcasters can rent space to start their own podcast. They have great coffee!!! And Joe’s steam rolls location here (also location in flushing queens Chinatown). Bathrooms available here too! As well as place to sit inside!
My dad and I had a free Saturday so we spent it exploring the new Canal Street Market. I think we tried every food vender from the Oppa (kbbq) to Davey’s Ice cream. I absolutely love the food hall craze, it’s a great way to try a bunch of really awesome food you normally wouldn’t get a chance to try. They also have some pretty cool non food vendors making it a perfect way to spend a Saturday.
Lazy Sundaes is always a nice treat, been here since it was named Boba Guys- my favorite is the strawberry matcha boba tea or the Thai tea.
What?! How come this never showed up on my Google Map? If it wasn’t for watching YouTube about yummies in Chinatown, I would have never known about this space with lots of handcrafted artsy fun gifts etc. Thanks for being open on a Tuesday morning!
Pizza 🍕 stand was great!! Juice stand had great Tea blended non-alcoholic Drinks.
Lulu, Boba Guys, and Nom Wah are here and great options for quick eats/drinks. Retail portion is pretty cool and Ive enjoyed shopping from the small businesses there
We were part of the procession at the San Gennaro festival. What a great feeling to be part of the festivity. If you are in town that week, it’s a must to be there and enjoy all the excitement and food.
Canal Street Markets is on this ugly and busy strip filled constantly blocked with traffic and crowded with counterfeit sellers, cheap souvenirs comes a refreshing London/Brooklyn inspired markets with independent designer goods and hipster food hall. Relived to see this neighborhood transforming - there is much potential with good food and design leading the way!
I went to Joe’s Steam Roll and I love that their rice roll is refreshing and less oily than most rice roll shops in Chinatown. However, the rice roll is a bit pricey than most places, but the quality is different.
Had a blast in the cold. Now the Chinese ladies will drive u crazy to get u to buy purses! But over all a great and neat experience...
Ed was great helped me change my phones out in under 30 minutes! Ty so much
COVID HIT THE FOOD STALLS HARDSadly the original vibrant smells and flavors that were part of the food hall have been diminished. Hopefully it will come back.That said, the standard retail space seems to be doing well and the art installations are always intriguing.
I wasnt impressed by the bubble tea. I ordered a Thai Iced Tea and it was over powered by sugar. Im also a little bitter I couldnt use the restroom.
What a delight to find this place. I almost walked past as it is not overly obvious that there is anything inside. So glad my wife looked inside.We ate at Box Fresh Mediterranean and the food was fantastic.I had the lamb rice bowl which was good. However, my wife had the duck rice bowl, and it blew me away. Fresh flavors and a perfect sauce. This is a must!
I LOVE this place! My friend who lives in Manhattan told me that I’d really enjoy the food court and the market filled with very cool objets designed by local New York designers. Highly recommended to all.
If youre looking for delicious pickedled goods and tasty Japanese snacks, look no further. Everything is a wonderful experience and youll see much more than Ive described. You may need to make multiple trips as youll fill up quickly.
Great food, my girlfriend and I really enjoyed the lamb with chicken over rice mix
Amazing collection of small craftsmen and -women offering you things you wont find in other spots in NYC. A real treat for the city!
I got a bunch of great designer goods there. A must go to place!
Wide variety of memorabilia and tons of shops with everything you could imagine and more. Reasonable prices were a definite plus
One of the best market near time square, excellent products, also have dining in
Very quiet and less buzz than pre-covid
Awesome place to hang with friends. Lots of good food and clothes to buy.
Cool people watching spot. Decent place to grab an overpriced iced tea or slice.
Fabulous collection of small vendors with unique handmade products and a great foodHall.
Good selection. Had the Jamaican food. Really tasty.
Not happy about pets in the food area. Who oversees this place? I really dont like dog hair in my food. Maybe the NYC health department could stop by to enforce.
I accidentally stumbled upon Canal Street Market on recent trip to New York City. There is a wide range of shopping and dining options at all budgets. I ended up ordered some tacos from a Koream-Mexican fusion restaurant. The service was fast, and the tacos were pretty good. I do wish there were spicy options for the taco toppings. Outside of the tacos, there was a wide range of fusion options such as burritos, bowls, and quesadillas.
This place was nice before but its kind of sad in there now. When I went they wouldnt let anyone use the bathroom until noon so if you want to eat before that and wash your hands, you are out of luck. Many of the vendors in the food section are closed.
You like bargaining? This is the place to visit. Souvenirs from New York? You can find anything here!
Not as fun as it used to be, more than half the food vendors are gone. Great shopping on the other side though. No one cleaning the womens bathroom. Hope this place gets back to its original awesomeness soon enough. Damn covid.
Canal Street market is a really welcome addition to this part of town. The food vendors are unique and interesting - lots of Asian food but also Mediterranean (ilili) and salads.Its not overwhelmingly large, and its clean and easy to navigate. The ramen is really delicious as is the lamb rice bowl at ilili box. Save room for Daveys ice cream. They have a lot of interesting flavors such as black sesame.
Fun place for designers and anyone who enjoys rising talents! Fun food market as well. Good prices and friendly people
Canal street market is really awesome. Its in Chinatown! There is some really cool food in there and other vendors.
Its cute small space that interesting shops
The street is usually crowded but you get very good deals here. Make sure to bargain because prices can always be lowered!! Don’t be shy to ask for whatever brand you want cause sometimes they don’t have it out on display but put away. The prices are pretty good and some vendors have top quality merchandise.
Nice place to go in Chinatown to spend a lot of money on things you don’t need
Hipster food court with high priced Asian food, and that doesnt make sense to me while there is a plathura of authentic low priced Chinese fare
Rice noodles, ramen, salad, boba tea, Japanese desserts are some of best choices you can get in Manhattan Chinatown. One more plus is there are men and women restrooms that are relatively clean in this area.
Love this place! We came here strictly for Joes Steamed Rice Noodle and found this gem! This place offered a variety of local asian eats from Japanese to Korean to Cantonese. Its a great place to grab lunch and walk next door to the attached local artists/gallery.The gallery had an area for students to showcase their creative furniture (not sure if it was for sale or not) and another area for local. There was also an area with a DJ and even a sweets shop in there!Definitely a cute and unique place to bring a date to on a weekend afternoon :)!
The steam rice noodles n mochi ice are perfect pair.
Great showing of real world young talent, love this place!
An eclectic group of stalls. All of the vendors were super friendly and interested in connecting—lots of unique pieces of clothing, art, handbags, and upcycled items, clothing, etc. Stop by and support the artist and food vendors in the adjacent space.
You buy? Cheap. For you. Good price. Am I lying? You got to love Canal Street and all the beautiful people there.. So I was looking for trinkets and fashion jewelry for a 70s party I was going to because, you know, the devil is in the details... and I found everything thing I needed to complete my look. Oh yea and theres the best place to get all your body jewelry around there called Unimax.. I would add a picture but Ill save those for social media. Canal NY.. For you.. good price!
Lots of seating in the back. Pretty empty and not bustling. Maybe one day this will become a crowded sight again. Many booths are out of service now or are new and trying to gain popularity. Check it out if you like small snacks or drinks or even more filling foods.
Lots of things to look at and buy. Lots of designer goods replicas :) lots of souvenir shops as well as restaurants
Great curation of shops. Very cute
Had the pizza. It was good. Little pricey for NYC slice pizza.
Lots of great food to choose from. Clean washrooms. Loves the design and concept.
I come drink Matcha Lattes at Office coffee on a regular cadence. The soundtrack is always bumping here and their Matcha is superb. Great people watching.
Great selection of tasty street food and a buzzing atmosphere. Pricy but worth it for a sizeable meal.
Cute makers market and food hall. Great spot to grab a gift for someone (or yourself), then treat that special someone to a great lunch!
They have a lot of designer bags I think some are real
Only 3 places open although many posted on the actual website
This market’s always a great stop in chinatown, there’s delicious food stands (Joe’s steam rice rolls!) and great vendor stands. Also a radio station in house! Always a fun stop.
Great place to go sight seeing and shopping when in New York
Take your time youll find what you need at a good price
There are just a couple of stores nothing out of this world. Not interested in coming back.
Used to be more restaurants. Makes me wonder whether or not the were selling boneless wings aka rat meat.
Were on our way back to normal or some semblance of it...crossing fingers. The businesses we were able to access made public safety a priority with temp checks, hand sanitizer on deck, etc. Good retail experience and engagement.
Just love this place! Food is amazing. Lots of selections, from burger to donuts tacos and drinks!!!
Crowded at times but it has a great selection of random things. They have a nice selection of food on one side that I frequently visit. It’s not overwhelming, just a nice good amount of options for all types of eaters.The other side has a cafe and vendors with interesting items. If you’re a tourist, they have great souvenirs. Even for locals, they have cool things. There’s something for everyone at Canal Market!
This store have a lot of items you cant find in Brooklyn, I cant wait to go back.....🥰
Was lovely shopping .Very friendly People
Small variety of items here. All the shops themselves taste amazing but this place doesnt quite fit into the general vibes of Chinatown. The food here is more expensive, sometimes double the price of stuff you can get outside. Its also always pretty crowded here so it usually takes me a while to get my food whenever I eat here
Great variety of food choices and small artisanal businesses. Friendly service!
Cute place with unique items. Coffee break nice. Seems to be expanding and will have food court soon.😊
Love this market. Many food options, and very unique shops.
Great unique items. Really nice sales people to answer questions and excellent prices
So much food to choose from. A lot of cute little stores inside.
Hip place to check mainly Asian fusion foods . Pricey but worth the check out. If you come during Friday or weekends it is super crowded . Its layout is good court style. Definitely recommend the boba guys for bubble tea. Interesting flavors. The rice noodle roll is tasty and offer a myriad of protein options.
The store was great, they had a great selection of K-Pop albums to buy. The girls running it were really nice and it had a very positive atmosphere. There is tons of different food selection that everybody can enjoy. Overall its a great 5 stars
Unique items and Worth a visit.
A welcome change for the neighborhood to class it up. Great variety of foods.
Fantastic food hall with something for everyone. Delicious bowls, salads, teas, and more. I come here frequently for lunch and particularly enjoy Azumma. I love their tacos, bowls and burritos. The market is always clean and welcoming. There are cool boutique pop-ups on the other side of the food hall. Definitely worth popping by. Enjoy!
Randomly stopped in this place and didnt realize there was a food Cafe. Not something I would even order back in Houston but this was surprisingly delicious. A little pricey though
Great selection of independent vendors, as well as a well curated selection of food vendors in the food hall.
Very cool and hip place to buy independent art & work. The food vendors are great. Sometimes we come just for Joes Steamed Rice Roll.
There are some good eats here and its a nice place to sit and easy when youre top rushed for a sit down dinner. Have to try the Japanese shaved ice if you come here... its one of the best light desserts in the city.
There are many unique variety of food to drinks and a back area to sit down and eat.
The location has a Boba place and a steam Riceroll Hong Kong style fast food place. The other stalls are currently closed because of lack of staff apparently.
Hope that this place survives the pandemic. They do not currently open on sundays due to lack of foot traffic on the weekends. They got a famous rice roll place, pizza, bento, etc. So conveniently located. Some may argue that its a bit pricey since its so close to chinatown, but then again, so much have closed down in chinatown that this had become worth it. Come visit!
Nice place to grab a quick bite or grab a coffee/boba. Seating is limited and can get crowded, especially later in the evening but I still say worth a visit. Seems to be more catered towards food than shopping. There isnt a huge assortment of shops but the ones there sell lovely items and its fun to browse.
This is a very small market compared to Chelsea and even Essex. Having been to all 3, I loved the collection of the non-food stalls here! I liked 90% of the stuff they were selling across the stalls, compared to Chelsea where it has a wider range but wasn’t all’s interesting to me.
A very trendy and modern spot to check out! Theres so many different food options in there including rice rolls, shaved ice, bubble tea and more. Theres a good amount of seating in the back. And there are even little flea shops connected to the restaurants on the other side. Definitely worth checking out for anyone in the Chinatown area!
A plethora of fast casual Asian options that are delicious and convenient paired with a hipster market that epitomizes the Chibeca gentrification of NY China town.
So many amazing food options! The steamed rice roll was soooo good. I would have eaten more than one! And the Japanese shaved ice was also amazing quality and worth the money. Really everything I tried was so good and makes me want to always stay near Chinatown.
This place is yummy with lots of good selections! Japanese curry, ramen, boba, iced desserts, and rice rolls! Definitely check it out and the little shopping area next to it the next time you pass!Be careful that it does fill up fast during eating times as their space at the back is not too big.
Beautiful, bustling, and alive. If youre not worried about seating, definitely swing by for some quick bites and to take a gander at this establishment. Its a very cozy little market, and once I found seating with my friends, it was great to just sit and relax while sipping on some bubble tea from Boba Guys. I highly recommend this place as a pit stop.
Great collection of foods, Western and Asian, nice seating are, far from some other canal St places. Less authentic and more pricy. Still: for most people it would be a great option. I personally prefer the order places with more character
A trendy-looking, cool, new space space with lots of good Asian food vendors. I usually go for the rice rolls. A good amount of seating is available on site. There are also other, non-food, vendors on the opposite side of the building, but I haven’t checked those out yet, so I can’t say anything about that. Definitely worth checking out.
I love the canal street market, everything inside tho is closed except for the rice roll spot *which absolutely best rice rolls* and a coffee/tea/drink spot.
They typically have really great options here but on our most recent visit most of the vendors were closed - in the middle of a Saturday afternoon. Not sure when/if they will be black, so I would recommend checking what is available first before visiting.
Great place with a Variety of Asian foods. Easy to see right off of Canal Street. Parking on the street is available but it fills up fast especially on the weekends and at night. Public Restrooms. Clean facilities with a wheelchair accessible entrance. Plenty of families inside. Reasonably priced. We will definitely be going back.
Awesome market with one half full of little assorted shops and the other half full of food options, mostly East Asian cuisines and a Mediterranean option. Theres Japanese shaved ice, bubble tea, bento boxes, pho, and more! The interior is full of trendy decorations and hued lighting. I have to be gluten free and it wasnt the most difficult task to find good options here, which my other gluten free buddies will know is better than we can expect sometimes. This market is not even a minute walk from the 6 line!
Great space selling well designed gifts, cookware, plants and has great coffee too!
So small with fewer shops and food options.
You will get very good quality souvenirs at a very good price. You can bargain.
We stumbled on this gem looking for another place. Think mall food court done with quality food options. If you like to linger to take in all the options then avoid lunch rush hour at noon. Otherwise order quickly in a New York minute.Each vendor was inviting and engaging as we looked at all options. Some offered tasting. Since we are still in the real estate strain of NYC seating options are bleachers or snugly positioned high tables and stools. They scored points for coat hooks under the table.At a quick walk-by glance the shopping options looked unique. Id visit again. Sorry no pics.
I have never been this store for while since covid.
Comfortable clean spot with elevated flair Asian food
In it for Boba Guys and sometimes the restroom. I wish I can give this a 5 star but I cant since the restroom is very dirty. I also did not tried the other stalls yet but Daveys Ice Cream and Lukes Lobster was wonderful. Not a bad hangout spot and they have power outlets for you to plug in your charger too. Pretty awesome vibe with some light shopping stalls in the next room
We visited the canal street market during lunch time. It was very busy and it was hard to find some seating.We loved the place. The selection of food was great and the quality was very good. The staff was very friendly and the service was fast.The small shopping in the other side of the building was great and we found some very unique things.Great experience!!
Fun place to visit with some interesting products. Just as interesting is the food court next door. It has an Asian bent, but its all good and fairly priced. The two are connected so you can walk from one to the other with ease.
You must be aware of everything around you. Theres a lot of people interested in your money so think before you decide to commit in being hustled. Counterfeit heaven !
Awesome food, different cuisines. Tried Japanese curry rice with salmon and its so spicy/yummy. Stores over here have some unique products. Must visit for girls who want carry different styles. Little expensive than regular.
The best to get Asian products
Interesting spot. Various merchandise vendors. The food court had a few options from which to choose. Many gluten free items available. Limited seating. Most employees looked and acted rather bored. Screw the tip option on the receipt...its counter service only!
Cool artsy vendors in a huge space. Awesome quick food selection here. My favorite smoothies are by Office Coffee here, there is good seating area in the very back to hang out in with friends. Its also a good place to pop in to use the bathroom real quick without needing to buy anything on busy Canal street!
New York China town always a good time. If your going to buy replica designer goods remember to barter down at least 40% of what they are asking and dont be afraid to shop around for better price !!
Really awesome place with a trendy vibe, they have Boba Guys (from SF) which I really enjoyed. In addition to that they have some great snack/food selections. The shopping side or the small little boutiques are really truly overpriced even though they have some nice items. The Market is a little bit hidden if you dont know where youre going. Overall a must see!
Good place to go on Saturday and enjoy the gourmet food fiesta in the centre! delicious and so many different types of food to try!There are some antique shops mostly homemade stuff!
Theres a bathroom and a rest area.
Fun spot to try several different Asian spots, including good Korean rice bowls, Japanese curry, shaved ice, and bubble tea. A few interesting stores with trinkets and apparel as well as a coffee shop. Worth checking out once or stopping in for a snack if in the area!
Such a fun spot to find all kinds of goods. From beverages to jewelry consider it a great time visiting this place with the family.
Everyone needs to visit this place specially if theyre the type that wants to support local businesses and trends. Inside theres a community parlor where people just chill and relax which allows you to meet and mingle with other people youve never met.The atmosphere was great and the place was aesthetically quite pleasing. Only thing was the wifi but I barely noticed how slow it was.
I like the energy of this market. Sometimes its hard to find a spot to sit though. There are some amazing options for food and drinks. I would shop around first in the artist market next door and then grab a bite afterwards. It can get pretty crazy packed in there so I prefer to go during off hours.
Relatively clean market but not enough sitting spaces. Went here for dessert but there were a ton of great vendors like Boba Guys (bubble tea), Bonsai Kakigori (shaved ice), Joes Steam Rice Roll, etc.
Lovely market with lots of delicious, mostly asian options! saw some japanese ramen, korean-mexican fusion dishes, boba, etc. we had chinese crepes with shrimp- very long wait but it was so delicious it was worth it. we went during saturday lunchtime so it was super packed.
Joes Steam Roll Noodle is a hit there! Every steam roll noodle is freshly make per order. The roll noodle is so silky and smooth. I like it with shrimp. Really highly recommended. Although is a little bit pricey, worth to try.
This place is awesome! Has some really great food options inside. It has a retail market on one side and lots of good food options on the opposing side. The retail market has a lot of cool small boutique like places selling things from vintage clothes to knick knacks. You are even able to buy bonsai trees at this joint called the Dandy Farmer. The food hall on the other side has about ten different food options. Lots of good Asian inspired food there. Also has delicious smoothies at office coffee, amazing salads at fresh&co and a great mix up or Korean and Mexican food at Azumma.
The only good thing here is Boba Guys/Lazy Sundaes. Never crowded, lots of seating, free washrooms.
Fun place to get food and desserts.
Such a cute location - great for tourists and locals alike! The variety of food popups and shops make it great for large groups...everyone gets their own pick. I had the Boba Guys tea and it was delish.
Fun spot to try several different Asian spots, including good Korean rice bowls, Japanese curry, shaved ice, and bubble tea. A few interesting stores with trinkets and apparel as well as a coffee shop. Worth checking out once or stopping in for a snack if in the area!
This place is really fun to stop in for lots of delish and trendy food options. I recommend trying the Boba, Mission Ceviche if you like seafood and the ice cream. Can’t go wrong with the food options and the fun decor.Next door,is an open walkway conjoining the food side to the artsy side. The vendor side is fun for shopping unique pieces of jewelry, kitsch items or clothing, but be wary that it can be quite pricey. These are real artists and tradespeople putting everything into their pieces. Hence the heavier price tag.
I dont really know how to feel about this place. On one hand, the food stalls all seem worth a visit, the other shops have a variety of interesting doodads, and the atmosphere is trendy and upscale. On the other hand, the blatant gentrification of the space makes me uncomfortable and makes the market feel like a tumor invading the more humble shops along Canal. There is a very narrow clientele that can afford the pricey floral arrangements and bonsais, hand-poured scented candles and uniquely crafted jewelry, dinnerware that doesnt stack, and mixology kits you cant reuse. That narrow clientele seems less like anyone from Chinatown and more like those who would come for an ethnic experience, but not too far out of their bourgeois bubble.
Absolutely love this place.
Sad that so many food vendors left/are closed. But I do love this place. Great location, great products in their shop, and (when open) great food court!
Went to visit the bubble tea place, still got our bubble tea andnih man that super delicious. It was my first time there, do as expected, we walked around and saw so many foods that my friend and I need to return to and try.
Boba guys is now rebranded Lazy Sundaes. You have to scan a QR code to order as they dont take orders in person. The seating area in the back is also open now too with covid precautions in place. Attendants take your tempt and you have to write your info down for contact tracing. Love going here to support the local stands.
A great option on Canal St to grab a bite. Several good choices of foods not necessarily Chinese even though it is so close to Chinatown. Be careful to to miss it from the street (as I did many times before I looked for it) closes early, around 8 pm.Good food ! Great price.
Awesome place to get some bubble tea and a nice lunch. There is a mini cafeteria in there as well as some novelty and accessory shops. Though everything is pretty pricey which is odd for Chinatown. A symptom of gentrification I guess.
Nice place to go shopping for groceries or to get a bite to eat. I like to go through this area because a lot of the foods are generally pretty cheap which helps when youre surrounded by expensive shopping or restaurants. Some of the staff that I spoke with seemed very pleasant as well. I definitely recommend this place to tourists for the interesting aspects, and to native NYers for the prices.
Cozy market with delicious food and a market with independent lifestyle brands.
Awesome selection of food vendors and local artisans. Boba guys and joe’s steamed rice rolls always make a delicious quick snack. Try the bubble tea w almond jelly, it’s my fave! :)
I love this spot. Great place to sit down grab a bite and drinks after walking around the area. Restrooms a plus. Really cool shops with unique finds.
Great indoor market with a lot of boutique shops, unique items and an overall great vibe. A lot of food options for a great price. Definitely try the Lavender Matcha Tea and the Honey Matcha Tea at one of the food places, theyll blow your mind!
Bonsai Kakigori has wonderful shaved ice, which is topped with whipped cream that is so fluffy and light. That also describes the dessert as well. Its definitely not a winter treat, let me tell you. There are other places to eat here, including pizza, Japanese curry, and Japanese/Filipino food (Lost), but I havent eaten at those places. Bonsai Kakigori is good, and I know that because Ive tried it multiple times.
What can I say about Canal Street market it’s excellent. They have like the best food there and like I took my girlfriend there is she really loved it. It’s a very good market to bring friends family anyone. I should just you to bring your family anybody that you know you could bring the W a really good experience for them OK bye
I love this market place. It has a variety of food and drinks. The atmosphere is very active so it can get a little loud. Finding a space to eat may be a challenge.
Phenomenal art space displaying various talented artists from all over the world. Also has a coffee shop in house that makes tasty lattes.
Gotta try Joes Rice Roll. Its delicious and unlike anything Ive had before. Joes features amazing Hong Kong style street food. Next time Im going to try the Chinese omelette.
I went to a Chinese food stall that had fresh steamed rice noodles with shrimp or pork with scallions and egg. It comes plain and then you pour a rich sweet soy sauce on top and slurp it down. It was a solid meal, i have never tried anything like it before, and would eat it again as a regular lunch or dinner food if i lived in the area. It is a very crowded “curated” food hall with a variety of ethnic food choices of up and coming chefs or great chefs with good ideas. I understand that the food stalls change on a rotating basis so they may be something new whenever you go. There is one stall that sells “boba”tea. There are very long lines. Hate to say it, but my thai ice tea was the best i ever had. Get your milk tea and boba drinks here
Cool space featuring Small Businesses 😍
I just happened to walk by this place, and we looking for a cheap lunch. There is a great mixture with lots of options s for gluten free and diary free people. Oppa was really good large portions.
Nice place to have a quick bite to eat and catch up.with your messages and take a load off. Few good 🍕 places coffee shops and few other shops insides. Lots of tourists hang out here.
The Box restaurant had good food. We tried the Phoenician Fries and Brussels Sprouts sides. Both were tasty but knocked off a star because the service was slow.
I went here 3 times in a row once :O the ramen is the best Ive ever had, the Rice rolls have an amazing texture, and the shaved ice is SO UNIQUE!
Fun and full of life . Great food and great finds. Don’t look touristy though . Love little Italy and parts of Chinatown . Great fun for all ages and a good workout.
Great food options
Have one proven Kimi’s shop on 259B Canal St, where I have been going for many years when I need something for my phone or iPod. Protective glass, cover or power cord - somehow they work much longer than the same (or at least similar ...) and bought elsewhere ... Similarly, all post-warranty repairs - from displays, batteries to speakers, buttons or plug power supply - everything is done on the spot, in front of the owner ...
Kind of a cute contemporary market, with some tasty (if expensive) food options. Sure beats going out to Flushing for Joes Steamed Rice Roll (cheung fun), or all the way to San Francisco (Boba Guys).That does seem like thin justification for 4*, but they do deserve credit for such a solid selection of businesses.
Non authentic food from plastic plates for high prices. If you are searching for something like that then go there.
Not a large selection of foods. They are a bit pricey. Not a market in a traditional sense in which you can find something for everyone and everything. However this is more a of curated open space for the upper class or minimum upper middle class.
I like the concept and all the purveyors/vendors that share the space. Some great food options, as well as crafty/artsy/kitchy stuff... my fav being the flower stand by Fox Fodder Farm, where theres a stem bar and a nice person who help whip up bouquets and arrangements on the spot. Super cute.
Great selection of jewelry, trinkets and of course various types of cuisine and coffee. It’s a nice space! We happened to be there on a Sunday and they were playing Beetlejuice! Must stop by!!
Quickly got food from Enzo Bruni La Pizza and it was hands down the WORST pizza Ive ever had: stale, cold, just not fresh overall. I regret trying it, which sucks because I love the Salad place and Taco spot. Do not get pizza from here.
Great selection of food all in one place. The shops right next to it has some interesting products and nice designer items you wont find in many places. Its very artsy of a selection.
Came in to get a drink from Boba Guys. Tried the strawberry matcha latte. There are also a bunch of other stalls with different types of food, but not a lot of seating, more standing tables and countertops. If you go towards the back, there are some seats and small low tables. Would definitely come back to check out the other food options. Theres also another side that has jewelry and clothing being sold.
A good place to find all sorts of food, a great place to shop for gifts or for yourself, and an amazing area in the back to just relax a bit. Also, bathrooms included (not clean, but hey)
Canal St. Love it! I actually purchased the food another store. They let us chill. It was 39degrees with no wind. Just beautiful.
Theres 2 sides to the market, vendors selling clothing or jewelry and a food court. Both sides had friendly staff working the booths, though, prices can be a bit high. The market was clean and has seats for if you decide to dine in for food or just to do some work.
A lot of amazing foods and great place to visit.
Good drinks. Great oysters.
Pretty good food hall focusing on Asian cuisines. Unlike the other similar food halls around town, this location has fewer options (eight in total) due to the physical space limitations.
The Canal st. Market is a great place to shop local, small vendors and grab mostly Japanese-style food and snacks. Personally I usually drop by here for Boba Guys, which occasionally miss after moving to NYC from the San Francisco Bay Area. Lines can be long during peak times, bring a friend!
Popped into Canal St Market to grab a bite, and damn there is a beautiful selection of food to try. I went with Azumma....where traditional Korean meets fresh Mexican......multiple ways to have their food and choices of 2 rices and 3 proteins plus toppings. I picked the rice bowl with purple rice (hearty wild rice) with soy-garlic chicken as the protein. The 2 toppings were Japchae ( sweet potato noodle w vegetables) & Pico de Gallo all topped with avocado sauce. Everything was fresh, hot and totally delicious.... i believe its my first time having purple rice and I Love It !!!! All the ingredients mixed well and made for a thoroughly enjoyable meal....cant wait to come back and try the pork, supposedly its got some kick🔥🔥🔥yeah baby#meecheatsny #azumma #chinatownfood #canalstreetmarket#canalstreet#timeout
Ordered some ceviche at the place. Everything was cooked so good. For the food quantity and quality I would say it was worth every dollar.
Truly my main reason for coming here is for Boba Guys, you can never go wrong with the strawberry matcha latte w/oat milk it is hands down the best bubble tea drink Ive ever had.Fyi: if you use Samsung pay, apple pay, or Google pay, on a tuesday this location has something called Tappy Tuesdays which lands you a discount.
Beautiful decor but the food is meh and overpriced.
This place is terrible. I go all the time but just not a place you must go to if you are visiting New York. Try the Peruvian chicken bowl, its amazing. Lukes lobster in the back has a chowder bowl thats perfect for snowy days, or you could just get ramen like a regular person.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Canal Street Market 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-25Stopped by for some quick shopping while on my way to Canal St, Chinatown, and Little Italy. There were many small boutique shops selling everything from clothing, house decorations, flowers, jewelry, sunglasses, etc...It was fun just browsing and supporting these small merchants. After shopping, stopped by the Dreamers Coffee shop for a quick drink before heading out to Canal Street.
Review №2
2022-05-11Its a trendy and cute market with nice vendors, a boba place and some food options. Wish they had more food variety, some places might have closed down during the pandemic!The interior ir trendy and there are 3 seating areas, one of them for eating and 2 of them just for chilling.
Review №3
2022-07-03Awesome new space with food court on one side and a rotating artists and vendors on the other side.The space was clean and all the food looked great. The vendors had a variety of things from art , clothes and soy candles.The prices seemed reasonable for both food and the artist vendors. Theres space in the back on both sides to sit and eat.
Review №4
2022-02-19Food and service were outstanding! Took my kids yesterday for dinner and we sat outside. We all had fusion bowls that were delicious...my son ordered a lamb dish, then saw the rest of our fusion bowls and ordered that too. Empanadas were so good (we got 2 each of the chicken, curry, and black bean) and went fast! We will most definitely will be back again.
Review №5
2022-05-21The souvenir shops and vendors on the street are the same as I remember them when I was a little kid.All the typical knick knacks and souvenirs you can imagine - you will find. It borders of Chinatown and you can always find the best deals to purchase what you are looking for.
Review №6
2022-06-20Kind of one of those places that look really cool online because people post photos that make it seem unique or this one thing is really cool in it, but when you actually visit in person its underwhelming compared to expectations. Still, the novelty of visiting a new place made the experience decent! A if-youre-in-the-area type of thing, imo.There are about a dozen-ish of each food stalls and local artist shops. Like many local artist/handmade artisan goods (with good reason), I thought the items were quite expensive (to my mass-produced consumerism-tainted self). But browsing the items is still a fun thing to stop by to do! I ended up getting an adorable pair of earrings by the end.
Review №7
2022-02-07I came here twice with a friend.The food is alright for a quick bite. The wonton noodle soup 🍜 will warm you up. I could have definitely used chili oil🙂
Review №8
2018-08-10Trendy and simple decor with a range of small shops selling food. Some produce and goods sold next door.Place is clean. Not much seating, only some space at the back. It is a good place to grab lunch to go.The food choices are quite pricey for the portions.
Review №9
2019-04-10You can find the best fruit ever!!! The side street vendors offer the freshest and largest variety of fruits I have ever seen. Bring cash to get the best deals! Tons of jewelry, watches, sunglasses, hats and scarfs. A great place to barter! Never pay high prices.
Review №10
2018-10-13FUN, HIP, and LIVELY...I love the idea of the place, with it having local sellers, you can find some really cool stuff, gift ideas. There are spots to chill, sit around and enjoy coffee or bubble tea.Theres a food court/alley with variety of choices. Poke bowls and the ramen booth are good, other booths also offer interesting choices but not all of it are good - the rice plate that I had with the purple rice is somewhat mediocre but can be improved.The shaved ice dessert tho, its surprisingly good! Its light, sweet and dreamy. Its good if youre on a diet.If they would have more booths of different stuff it would be so much nicer, plus maybe a live band and more seats and table.