"Maybe coffee makes you anxious, or you need a certain degree of aesthetic to feel alive. Steep, a calm Chinatown tea shop, has got you covered on both. Located in Mandarin Plaza, beneath swaying string lights and brightly colored walls, is their showroom—a cozy space with soft, minimalist touches and collections of hyper-regional teas and great Chinese/Taiwanese snacks. There are freshly brewed oolongs, black teas, and green tangerine blends, as well as small bites like scallion milk bread and bowls of chicken rice." - fiona chandra, kat hong