Date Night in Chinatown
Hop Li Seafood Restaurant
Start with a relaxed Cantonese seafood dinner at this family-friendly spot, where the classic dishes and unhurried pace make it easy to settle in together.
Melody Lounge
Walk over to this red-hued bar strung with Chinese lanterns for craft beers or cocktails, and if you're lucky, catch some live music to close out the night.
Yang Chow Restaurant
Book a table at this well-loved Chinatown staple, which has the cocktails, wine list, and patio to make a regular Tuesday feel like a proper occasion.
General Lee's
Head to this historic, tropics-inflected hideaway for a creative cocktail and whatever the DJ is spinning, since the vibe here tends to carry a night further than you planned.
Full Moon House
This laid-back spot does steamed pork buns and hot pot seafood dishes that are the kind of low-stakes, sharing-friendly dinner that makes conversation easy.
Scoops Chinatown
End at this neighborhood scoop shop, which is small, cheap, and a genuinely sweet way to finish the evening.
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
This laid-back part-grocery, part-cafe spot imports its spirit straight from New Orleans, making it the right place for a dinner that feels like a small adventure.
Lollicup
Grab Taiwanese bubble teas and maybe some fried popcorn chicken at this casual chain spot, which makes for a light, easy nightcap that keeps the evening unhurried.