This is what it’s like in one of the biggest and fastest growing Chinatowns in the world

New York City contains the largest ethnic Chinese population outside of Asia. And while Manhattan’s Chinatown gets most of the hype — with its cheap wontons and cheaper knock-off designer purses — many would argue it’s not the most authentic enclave.

Flushing, Queens, has emerged as New York’s bigger and better Chinatown. Home to more than 30,000 people born in China, the out-of-the-way neighborhood boasts mouthwatering street food, bubble tea cafés on every corner, and entire stores dedicated to ancient herbal remedies.

I set out to explore Flushing’s culinary offerings during a recent visit. I won’t soon forget it.

My adventure began in the gutters of Manhattan – its subway system.

The number 7 subway line is sometimes called the “International Express” because it connects Times Square to outer-borough neighborhoods with heavy immigrant presences.

One hour and two podcast episodes later, I arrived at Mets-Willets Point station, on the western border of Flushing.

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