Retail & Shops
Eastern Bookstore
New York, NY
Eastern Bookstore has been a fixture on Elizabeth Street in Chinatown for more than forty years, working as both a book supplier and a neighborhood cultural hub.
It carries an extensive Chinese-language selection, from children's stories to cookbooks, plus translations of popular English titles, language books and calligraphy tools. The shop describes itself as the largest Chinese bookstore in North America and runs a points and VIP program for regular customers.
It has hosted calligraphy workshops in the past.
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How we sourced this
Listed from a curated guide published by New York City Tourism + Conventions (https://www.nyctourism.com/articles/asian-owned-bookstores-nyc/) and from public information on the business's own website, both checked on 18 August 2026.
- Asian-owned — · source
Listed in New York City Tourism + Conventions' guide to "Asian-owned bookshops to visit and support throughout the City." Ownership is publicly listed, not owner-confirmed.
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