Pearl River Mart

Fun store with many Asian products (toys, clothes, accessories, cards, calligraphy sets, fans, slippers, and much more!) There’s a small art exhibit in the back of the store which had figures made out entirely of cardboard. Definitely a fun place to shop.

Smaller but mightier than before!! This new location is a fantastic place to visit and get some Asian supplies. They have some fantastic stuff and treats to get! It’s right on Broadway and close to all the shops and subways. The closest subway is the 6 or R or W train! I highly recommend this place to check out!

The store is huge! And there's a lot to look at, but I was a bit disappointed when I got to the second level and saw the same products as the first floor. Product wise, everything is basically the same (bowls, mugs) so there's not as much variation as I hoped for. But still a great place to check out if you admire Asian culture!🎎

NYC institution! Unique beautiful store that deserves no less than 5 stars! I have bought gifts there for famous attorneys, friends and doctors. Everyone truly loves the gifts! I also buy myself Mandarin jackets. I would like to see more colors and varieties of Mandarin jackets for women. But what they have is beautiful! This is really my favorite store in NYC. I hate to shop (because of all of the crowds and pushing and shoving in NYC stores. But they don't push and shove at Pearl River) but I love to shop at Pearl River!

Swung in thinking it will be a quick stop. Nope! There is so much to look through, every nook and cranny, and all was perfectly dispalyed. I thought for sure our kids with their curious little hands will surely knock something over but to our surprise, nothing was, and so they were rewarded with a few trinkets. Win win, everyone is happy. We love this store with the housewares and apparel. The bonus is it is not in the heart of Chinatown and the merchandise was not random and not jam packed floor to ceiling they were superbly curated. It left an indelible mark on all of us and we cannot wait for the revisit 🤩👍

Absolutely stunning, magnificently decorated in which one feels, they traveled half way around the world to China. An assortment of many useful items, perhaps some hidden treasures. For anyone and everyone, who appreciates the mysteries and realities of the far East. Again, as my first master would teach, it's only a secret as long as you have no knowledge of it. Well kinda, not necessarily completely so, or accurate for the general public. Because truthfully, there are still many, tremendously deep secrets, to the totality of the deepest reality. Unfortunately, there are prohibitions to guard the mysteries of life. However, here you may find some clues, if you're willing to climb some mountains. And most importantly must be the right person. A perfect example would be the decades, the smartest man in history, Confucius, spent looking for the highest knowledge. (He was the smartest man because he discovered and completed the laws of relativity, almost 2500 years before Einstein.) Therefore, if you are new to the search/quest of the highest knowledge, this is the perfect place to start. Clue: follow the Seven Stars. 💜☯️💝 Absolutely Like 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Its smaller than the original store but still have a ton of great things to get for oneself or for gifting. They also have very pretty natural stones for picking and choosing to your heart's content!

If you grew up in New York City, then you’ve probably heard of Pearl River Mart. This store has been around since the early 70s and is an iconic NYC store. As a teen, I remember going on many a shopping trips to Pearl River and finding lots of fun, one of a kind items. As a college student, Pearl River Mart helped me to decorate my room with inexpensive affordable finds and décor. And now as an adult, I visit Pearl River Mart whenever I need to find a gift or even whenever I’m in the neighborhood. The store offers Asian inspired items (fashion, toys, décor and snacks) and is quite eclectic. It’s a great place to explore and browse. Pearl River Mart has moved around a few times and now has locations in Tribeca and Chelsea. The Tribeca location is quite large. There’s an area upstairs that showcases artwork from local artists. The exhibits here change every so often. Downstairs, in the basement, are toys, kitchenware and small décor. The main floor has clothing, dining ware, snacks, decorations, jewelry and plants. The selection here is amazing. And by shopping here I’m helping to support a local and family owned business. What’s not to love?

This shop had lots of cool stuff, loved the patterned paper. This place also has good prices.

What a wonderfully lovely place! This isn't just a store - it's a whole cultural experience! They have everything here: All kinds of household goods, unique cards & gift wrappers, plethora of kitchen items and beautiful collections of porcelains, snacks, a whole wall of tea varieties, traditional Chinese calligraphy sets, very expansive collections of traditional clothes / dresses and shoes for adults and kids! They also have fun t shirts in all sizes. There's even a gallery in the back with various photographs from different artists / photographers. I could spend days and days here just looking through things and immersing myself in the delightful and serene atmosphere. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Love love love this place. The selection of things they have in here from spices, snacks, dishes, clothing, artwork, cooking utensils, and more is truly astounding. This is the kind of place you go when you're having a bad day just to look around and smile...feeling better about whatever with the adorable stuff they have there. First photo is of a collection of oven mitts they have. I bought another one. The second is of these adorable purses. I bought the own that looks like Chinese take-out. The only recommendation I have for the owner is this...there was one young boy stocking the shelves of purses. I asked him if the purse had a chain to hold on your shoulder and he said no. I walked on as I didn't want to carry around a clutch but came back and searched inside because the rings on the side told me otherwise. I would just train him a bit on the products in the store as many other people would just walk on without a sale. The young girl at the cash register was super friendly.

I absolutely love the Pearl River Mart. It's a NYC icon. I've gotten large wall fans, clothing, statues, soaps, kitchen ware, incense, snacks, even tea from here. The service is always great, they will answer any question you have. The items are reasonably priced, and sometimes they have sales or % off of certain items. Stop by and see the art display that usually features an Asian artist or two.

I love Pearl River Mart - it's part of the Chinatown DNA (though it was never quite "IN" Chinatown but around the area..) as I remember visiting their large location on Broadway decades ago, marveling at the 2 stories packed with authentic Chinese & other Asian goodies. I got a Japanese ceramic tea pot set, and several Japanese ceramic bowls/dishes that I still use often to this day, no less than 4 types of tiger balms for my neck & shoulder aches, authentic loose leaf Chinese teas, and even Korean snacks. I was worried when their relocated-location below Canal closed down due to the pandemic, and was so elated to hear about their new return to this location... so of course I'd visit! I would say the new location is better than the last one - it's longer and sectioned better, and larger with more merchandise. Wife and I picked up two ceramic rice bowls and a ginger jar - wife didn't know that was a thing... and she's Chinese. :P I noticed that they now offer way more condiments because I picked up some amazing hot chili oil now that Lao Ganma chili crisp ceased to exist. They even had Malaysian kaya for the kaya toast breakfast I've had in Singapore! For those who love Chinese cooking, they had various kitchen tools for the purpose - woks, wok chungs, wok stands, bamboo brushes, etc. They also had still maintained healthy selection of Chinese traditional clothing (men's Chinese-collar shirts, women's qipao (though wouldn't recommend buying here for obvious reasons), and fun T-shirts and other memorabilia up in the front. I really loved the backlit sign they put up near the entrance showing the pics of the stores' evolution and its history - read it, it's def. worth your 2 minutes because it is inspiring and if you're Asian (not just Chinese), it makes you proud. I won't hesitate to stop by and give them some love - why don't you do the same next time you're around Soho/Chinatown area?

First visit to the new location looking for purses for my nieces- there were fun options.

I have been a customer of Pearl River Mart since the late 1990s. It has moved locations several times, but it's back on Broadway again and just as fun as ever. This current space is about 1/8th the size of the superstore incarnation of Pearl River, but it's packed to the gills with Chinese-themed items from t-shirts to dinnerware. I always get the Mary Jane's & Kung Fu shoes because they are so comfortable and reasonably priced. The clothing items are on the pricier side and they carry a very limited selection of sizes. The staff in this store is much younger and nicer than the staff at the previous store. As long as this store exists I will always come back again.

Fun store with many Asian products (toys, clothes, accessories, cards, calligraphy sets, fans, slippers, and much more!) There's a small art exhibit in the back of the store which had figures made out entirely of cardboard. Definitely a fun place to shop.

My history with Pearl River goes back to being a young kid being dragged along on shopping trips to Chinatown by my mother. Back when Pearl River resided on Canal Street, the store was a gigantic space that had a much more industrial feel than its modern day counterpart. I remember my mother relying on them for various kitchen appliances and housewares and we rarely left Pearl River empty handed. Fast forward decades and Pearl River as a store and brand has undergone quite the evolution over time. Gone are the rice cookers, pots and pans etc. and in are fun T-shirts, beautiful cards and in a bit of a nod to the past, there are still kitchen items including elegant bowls and chopsticks. Another bit of the "old" Pearl River still survives in the form of a fabric section in the back where you can purchase yards of fabric for your projects. Once upon a time such stores were common in Chinatown, but in the 2020's that is no longer the case. This new location emerges out of the ashes of the pandemic. Before COVID hit, Pearl River lost its gigantic multi-level store on Broadway (which was quite a sight to see years ago) and then their smaller store on Walker Street. I think however that everything worked out for the best as this space suits them much better. The space is beautifully renovated, wide open with tall ceilings and bright lighting. The back area has even been converted into a small art gallery focusing on artwork by Asians. I have a deep affection for the Pearl River brand and it does my heart good to see it continues to survive to this day. Give them a visit, I think you'll enjoy it!

Best place to find anything Asian, always fun. More tea sets, spices, t-shirts, masks, wall art!

YES!!! Pearl River Mart is BAAACK! Definitely not as big as the old PRM, but filled with fantastic clothing, snacks and home goods just the same. 100% recommend checking out these new digs!

Due to breakage, I was down to two of our family's favorite ice cream and fruit bowls. There are some in ebay for crazy prices. I saw an article about Pearl River Mart and lo and behold they had the bowls, so I bought six. Hand painted and a little rustic - they are perfect! With shipping they were $51 which was less than ebay. Highly recommended for online purchases.

If you grew up in New York City, then you've probably heard of Pearl River Mart. This store has been around since the early 70s and is an iconic NYC store. As a teen, I remember going on many a shopping trips to Pearl River and finding lots of fun, one of a kind items. As a college student, Pearl River Mart helped me to decorate my room with inexpensive affordable finds and décor. And now as an adult, I visit Pearl River Mart whenever I need to find a gift or even whenever I'm in the neighborhood. The store offers Asian inspired items (fashion, toys, décor and snacks) and is quite eclectic. It's a great place to explore and browse. Pearl River Mart has moved around a few times and now has locations in Tribeca and Chelsea. The Tribeca location is quite large. There's an area upstairs that showcases artwork from local artists. The exhibits here change every so often. Downstairs, in the basement, are toys, kitchenware and small décor. The main floor has clothing, dining ware, snacks, decorations, jewelry and plants. The selection here is amazing. And by shopping here I'm helping to support a local and family owned business. What's not to love?

Amazing selections and tons of hidden gems we had a great time looking through everything

Must support this neighborhood fixture!!! Amazing selection of snacks, gifts, household decor, kitchen essentials, pottery, gems/stones, Chinese clothing, NYC local exclusives and much more. Recently picked up a tote and card, was also tempted by the Vanessa's Dumplings shirt. Prices on their pottery may be on the slightly more expensive side compared to competitors but their quality and selection is better. Infinite gift ideas here, your hardest decision is deciding what to gift yourself vs your intended recipient.

best place to find all the things you didn't even know you needed!! service amazing, selection& value... unheard of!!

I absolutely LOVED browsing at this store at the old Broadway location. For some reason, I can't resist stopping in. This store is 3 stories although the top floor just features a timeline/history of the 5 decades of Pearl River's various locations and I think artwork might be featured here too. The newer Chelsea location is smaller (1 floor). What you'll find inside: Chinese ceramics and tableware, including bowls and chopsticks; some clothing for men, women, kids and babies, slippers. There's also Asian snacks, stationery, knick-knacks you probably don't need but will want anyway. Dishware, chopsticks, tea sets, various kitchen items, etc.

Pearl River Mart is now permanent and lovely at their Tribeca location at 395 Broadway, which re-opened a little over a year ago! The new space is smaller at 8,000 square feet. However, they carry a beautiful array of items: attractive ceramic vases, tea pots, cups, bowls, boxed sushi and tea sets, chop sticks in multiple colors and materials, silky satin robes, elegant embroidered dresses and jackets, slippers, parasols, fans, gift items and colorful paper goods, gems and jewelry, and much more... The displays are bright and colorful as you can see in my photos today!

Cute and safe. No haggling and a nice option for trinkets. Prices marked up a little but I guess it pays for the building rent.

I remember Pearl River Mart back when it was a larger location in Chinatown when I was growing up. It moved several times but still is located in Chinatown or at the border of Chinatown. It bought back a lot of memories when I visited in June 2021. The location is only 1 floor now whereas the previous had 2 floors. From selling home goods to food to clothing, it's a cute place with most things Asian but a little more trendy and eclectic. Prices are decent and items were laid out well, nice place to walk around.

I came to look around and shop and complete a little treasure hunt from comic con. The cashier was not nice at all. "Sorry we don't have stickers, my boss won't allow that.". There was no need to be rude, it's just for a sticker to be collected for the treasure hunt. Had she been nicer, would have bought something. But ddd not after that interaction. Could be much better with customer service.

I hadn't been to Pearl River in a long time and this new location makes me a little sad. It's much smaller, so the inventory isn't as eclectic as it once was. I AM glad that it does still exist! Varying quality, but fun items for gifts or home.

I come to one of these locations every time I come to NYC. There's always some treasure or trinket that captures my fancy. They were giving away stuffed rabbits in honor of the year of the rabbit so that was a nice surprise. Great place for table treasures, little gifts, cooking gizmos, & assorted decor.

Very small place in Chelsea market, not much merchandise... Nothing spectacular. I've been going to the big pearl river Mart on Broadway for years , but now it's closed for business.

Love this place. A must go when I go shopping in soho. Free incense samples to take home, great Japanese culture items for affordable prices, fresh herbs to make tea, etc. Highly recommended.

As a first generation Asian American, spaces like this mean a lot to me. I love PRM because it's got an emporium space of cultural items I grew up with. You can get Chinese calligraphy quills, slippers, cultural garments, snacks, and more. I would note they run more expensive than if you went to a hole in the wall shop in the greater Chinatown area. However, the quality is also nicer. Upstairs they have a section that will often showcase artwork from the community. Currently the exhibit running is dedicated to Asian Americans of the southern US. This exhibit features AsAm car mechanics, engineers, grocery store owners, artists, and more. It's an audiovisual narrative that'll tell you a lot about an underrepresented group. For me, a California-raised NYC transplant, these spaces are an important reminder of what else is out there, and the communities I work to represent because they often aren't. Prices in general are a bit more expensive but for good reason. Staff is happy to help. I'm so glad this shop exists as one of several opportunities for Chinese immigrant kids like myself to explore and create our own cultural narratives.

The items for sale, particularly, on the first floor can change in just a week or so. I was just here a couple weeks ago when they had these white rabbit creamy candies in patches for sale. I came back and they no longer had them for sale displayed by the entrance. I looked in the back of the first floor where most of the edible goods are and they were not to be fount. I did find tins of tea, bags of green tea Kit-Kat and mini Sriracha back there. Stroll through the store and the usual Chinese knick-knacks (useful and just for display) are on the racks. There's a bunch of Asian themed bowl sets and chopsticks in one aisle. And in the other aisle, the majority of items include Cheongsam garments including hats for men and women. Bruce Lee art, check. I'm not sure why these mortar and pestle sets run for minimum of $45 or so are priced as such but I guess it's in the craftsmanship? Go to the basement and there are more bowls and there's the sauce dishes, soup spoons, steamers and other cookware. Need a thermos that can hold hot water or tea for longer period? Need a dragon's head? Go to the basement. I didn't go up but I believe there is an art exhibit as of this writing going on. I had my eye on a few items I wanted besides just coming back for some candy. If you Check-in on Yelp you get 10% on your online order. Pish-posh, Yelp why can't you give me the 10% discount in store purchase. I am here!

PRM has expanded in online sales. Check the website. Many reviewers squawk too much about the downsize of the physical store. Probably very helpful to owners and workers. Interesting Asian gifts. A source worth knowing about. Fun to surprise people with unexpected gifts from outside their bubble.

The lady at the clothing section was super patient as I browsed and tried on different Chinese Qipao Dresses in the store. She also offered valuable feedback on the different dresses and looked up different sizes for me.

This store is enormous in size and is an enormously fun place in which to shop. I've been stopping in here for years and it remains a favorite SoHo haunt of mine in which to find all kinds of wonderful Asian products. Although NYC's Chinatown has a number of small stores where you will find many of the same things as you will find here, this is a jumbo emporium of all kinds of goods. It's a galaxy of Far Eastern delights. You'll find cool clothing, housewares, cooking supplies, fabrics, furniture, spices, statues, wind chimes, paintings, lanterns, stationery, glassware, good luck amulets, and the list goes on. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first blush, but really it isn't. There are multiple levels for your shopping pleasure. This is by far one of the best places to find a unique gift for anyone for whom you might be shopping and I double dutch dare you not to find something that you simply must have for yourself. I subscribe to the shopping theory: one for you, at least one for me. I love that this place is beautifully organized and very clean. Everything has it's place and is neatly shelved or displayed. On my last visit, I had to use the rest room about which I was nervous....which is my usual state of mind prior to entering any public bathroom particularly in a store this size and in NYC. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to turn on my heels and run out. It was usable and clean. On this latest trip, I bought a few small porcelain Chinese bowls that I will use for my mise en place when cooking. (Notice how I make myself sound like a professional chef by throwing around a phrase like mise en place). On the visit previous to this, I bought a really pretty black velvet Chinese jacket with burnt-etching in it. I love that jacket. I didn't find any items I had to have this time but it was probably more to do with the fact that I had less shopping time than I typically allow myself here. Generally speaking there are any number of attractive and unique clothing items here, again all Asian inspired and often in gorgeous fabrics and prints. Allow yourself a lot of time to roam around. And bring a shopping tote because there is no way you are leaving empty handed.

Pearl River is a sanctuary for the inspired decorator who wants a taste from the Far East without having to spend too much. Clearly the materials are rich in variety and abundance but not necessarily for the best price. There are a lot of little shops near by that don't have the space or the presentation Pearl River Mart has, but cheaper finds and some harder to find materials that could vary from rugs to calligraphy scrolls, and paintings. This place is a glorified spot for all things Asian and is one of the few places that will take a credit card for big purchases. Its also one of the most organized stores in the area, to which hassling to find a certain item may not be necessary here. Speaking of hassle, there is no bargaining here. The prices are set and I've seen plenty of disappointed folks try their luck only to be laughed at on the spot.

Who would think a huge bargain-price Chinese notions emporium like this would be nestled among the trendy art galleries and expensive lofts in SoHo? But you can tell you're not in Chinatown anymore, Toto. The merchandise is a bit more chic for the most part unless you look for the real bargains in the basement where I got fifty-cent tins of black shoe polish, a dollar back scratcher, and restaurant-style chopsticks for years (see my photo). There's even a nice tea cafe on a mezzanine landing, and a row of giant lion's heads (see my photo) in case you want to crash the next Chinese New Years parade. The place reminds me of an old Cole Porter song that Barbra Streisand sang a million years ago in Greenwich Village nightclubs. It was called "Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking", and it goes something like this (...give me a B flat, Marvin)...."If you want a gong to beat ...Or a rickshaw with a sassy seat ...Or a painting slightly indiscreet ...That is simply riveting ...Come to the supermarket in old Peking. Well, If you want some calico ...Or a gentle water buffalo ...Glow worm guaranteed to glow ...Or a cloak inclined to cling ...Come to the supermarket in old Peking. If you want to buy a kite ...Or a pup to keep you up at night ...Or a dwarf who used to know Snow White ...Or a frog who loves to sing ...Come to the supermarket in old Peking!" Oh stop me before I start wearing a caftan and rubbing my Persian cat.

Do I need any stuff from here? NO. Do I want any stuff from here? YES! Pearl River is one of my favorite store to kill time when I am in the neighborhood. There are all kinds of fun items and dust collector that puts a smile on me! I remember when Pearl River Mart was located on the upper floors of a building at the corner of Canal & Broadway; just a couple of blocks from this location. It was less touristy. There is something for everyone; especially for Christmas presents!

Sadly the new location which is 5 blocks south of the original spot on broadway is not as big size wise so the selection is less. That being said the core of the stuff is there but way less nick knacks. But I still like visiting this place just to check out gifts and such.

Favorite store in ChinaTown. Quality items at great prices. Like to stop in and but Christmas gifts when I'm in town

Great place to find some last minute gifts, some home decor and if you want to decorate your place with some asian influence. Prices are so affordable and quality is pretty good, even though most of the stuff is made in china. Good spot to just walk around with a date or kill some time if you're in the area. Staff is wonderfully helpful. Public bathroom in the basement for a neighborhood with almost no public bathrooms is a great plus for the tourist who visit often to Soho.

They have loads of different things in there. It's hard to concentrate on one thing. Lol. Some of the stuff is understandably on the pricey side. I ended up staying in there for over an hour. Didn't plan on buying much, and ended up wit chopstick rests, and a wok. They do have things that no other stores have. They look authentic and imported from China. Their customer service is a bit on the rude side, but that's what you can expect from a place like that. Their products are well made, authentic and really beautiful and some...cute...really cute! They have a lot of great novelty stuff. I always come back. At least a couple times a year. I recommend this place. It's fun even if you're not buying anything.

They are honestly one of my favorite stores and I miss their giant emporium, but I still come here for snack foods medicines and disheartened. Their new location is nice.

Caution - returned something for store credit and proceeded a few months later to try to use the store credit and was told it expired. In what world does store credit expire???? Dishonest and theiving. Caution all future buyers.

this must be the third time this store moved lol. i still miss the old location when it had 2 floors. they had more stuff then :(...............BUT i still love this store! they have a good selection of candy too! i bought a cute hand towel and sheet masks. i love that they have so many items. you can't walk in here and not buy :)

When my friend told me about a store that has nice tea sets, I didn't think I was going to go crazy with buying stuff. I was expecting a dimly lit small, cramped space that smelled like mothballs but holy balls-this place was anything but! From Asian clothes to light fixtures to foods to knick knacks--Pearl River has it all. I took my first trip there this weekend and needed to pace myself when looking through everything since it's huge and everything is so adorable. This is the perfect place to peruse or when you need an eclectic gift for someone. I got a cute set of chopsticks for under $2 (no more grabbing extra sets at the supermarket for me!), picked up some coin purses, chewy candies and ranch flavored toothpicks (random yet essential) but I was amazed with the number and styles of tea sets they offer. I kept going up and down the aisles oohing and ahhing. I wanted to buy everything in this store but don't think there is a suitcase out there that's big enough. And they have mood rings near the cashier-that sealed the deal of the awesomeness of this store. Super cheap prices too, I dig.

This place has what you never thought you needed (or wanted)! It's a great place for Christmas shopping, and when you want to find an unusual gift. I can spend hours in here. I agree with some reviewers - I wouldn't recommend buying the snacks and teas because you can get them way cheaper in Chinatown.

Pearl River is back--as a pop-up store. They've taken the cavernous former space of Western Spirit, and have an array of housewares, clothing and dry goods. It's always good to have this as an option for holiday gifts; I hope they stick around past January 1st. They have a warehouse space nearby, so maybe they're still looking for a permanent home.

An emporium indeed, for all your Oriental accessories needs. I've found myself taking detours into Pearl River on numerous occasions, not because I needed anything in particular, but because their aisles are fun to browse, and I can always bet on grabbing a few items on a whim. Things can be kitschy and 100% Made in China (both high-end and bargain wares), but if you weed through the tightly packed aisles, you're bound to find items that speak to you. They sell Ming dynasty vases that are a few hundred dollars and ceramic blue and white serving platters that will glam up any tabletop. Potted money trees and bamboo plants for good fortune and prosperity. Herbal tonics, tea leaves, lucky cats, silk robes, parasol umbrellas etc etc. Seriously, you can get a crash course in everything Asian at this gem (or jade, we love jade) of a megastore.

I used to go to the old Pearl River when it was on the second floor and across the street from the location now. I was only 8 or 9 years old but I remember loving to walk around and look at all their random toys and souvenirs. They used to sell candy bars for 50 cents and I would go there every Saturday, after ballet class, to buy a candy bar. I also remember my dad buying me a baseball sharpener from there for $1 which my second grade teacher confiscated and never returned to me. This place brings back a lot of childhood memories and I'm so glad to see them thrive especially in the economy we're in now. I wish them all the luck and happiness and I hope they're around for a looong time. It breaks my heart to see so many businesses in Chinatown close down. P.s. -Pearl River, I'm sorry for stealing from you. I was young and naive.

time to time, I'm coming here for shopping! 5stars always :) I can find nice things here@Pearl River Mart and very good customer cares at the store&tellphone as well. very close to the subway station. on the corner of broadway.( when u see Starbucks, the store is 10sec! From there) enjoy shopping. Tx!

This is a spacious Soho treasure filled with Chinese items at very reasonable prices. If you're seeking small silk makeup pouches, Buddha figurines, or beckoning Maneki Neko (lucky cats!) statues, this is your place. They have nearly every category you can imagine- clothing, home goods, fabrics, groceries, a tea room, soaps (55 cent jasmine soap!)...You could easily spend a couple hours in here checking everything out. I picked up a couple items for Christmas presents and a netted bag perfect for the farmers market. I believe their lease expires this December (I hope they relocate), so be sure to stop by before then and support a unique business bridging the gap between two countries. And pick up a Maneki Neko for good luck.

Huge shop where you can find lots of random asian household Knick knacks. I came by (mostly to pop into some ac) during my trip to nyc and it was cool to see things that I wasn't expecting to see in this shop. Lots of traditional chinese items that I wouldn't expect to be imported here. Things are reasonably priced and I had a lot of nostalgia here

This place is truly a Chinatown/NYC landmark, which is why it's so sad that they're planning on closing this year. But we should be happy instead of sad. I listened to an interview with the owners' daughter and she explained how Pearl River Mart was originally created to provide a place to buy Chinese goods back when trade relations between US and China weren't so great. So if their goal was to have Chinese goods widely available in the States, then they've succeeded! Anyway, I just had to visit Pearl River Mart one last time. It's three (and a half) stories. First floor is dining ware (plates, cups, sake sets, etc.), food (ramen, sauces, noodles), and other light knick-knacks for around the house. Basement is more serious cookware and kitchenware, along with a gigantic selection of lucky cats and golden piggy banks. Some medicinal stuff too. There's a small half floor for tea between the first and second floors. The second floor is furniture and bigger house decor items (lamps, chests, garden and floral supplies). The selection they have in this store is amazing, and the space is gigantic (it spans the length of the block). I wish they could be around forever, but their impact will be felt for generations!