GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Shop
There’s a lot more to Chinatown than hand-pulled noodles or a Toki ginger punch at the Whiskey Tavern — like boutiques with great finds outside Mott Street’s touristy center. Chop Suey Club on Hester Street sits at the top of that list, with chic, unique items for the home and body. “We started as a fashion novelty shop seven years ago, and we’ve updated it to sell things made by Asian creatives, mostly Chinese, that all relate to Asian culture yet are appealing to Americans,” Mu, the manager, tells FOUND.
Start with bestselling candles by Emme in scents like bamboo, lychee, matcha, and yuzu, or consider Candle Boy’s “melting” figurines, designed by a well-known Chinese tattoo artist, or a pillow with the logo of White Rabbit (above), one of the biggest candy brands in China. Also on offer: greeting cards, incense, key chains, jade rings and other jewelry, hats, tea shirts, tea sets, lucky cats, Asian-inspired Tarot cards, and custom Lion Dance Lego sets, packaged in shiny red takeout containers for the kids. Or treat yourself with a mahjong set and book the mahjong room for your crew. –Karen Moline
→ Chop Suey Club (Chinatown) • 81 Hester St • Tues-Sun 12-7p.