Since 1977, this store has been offering customers an extensive selection of big-brand audio and video electronics. It's somewhat labyrinthine, but among the digital rubble, you are likely to discover the perfect piece of gear at an unbelievably low price.

The full name of this place is Hong Keung Seafood and Meat Market. If you're on the hunt for some super-fresh seafood, this is your place. This stuff looks ready to swim out of your shopping bag. The meat is also of excellent quality.

If you're up for a little Asian home-cooking, and by that I mean you do the actual cooking, this place is definitely worth a trip. The major supplier to leading Chinatown restaurants, they've got it all. From steamers and fryers to boilers and rice makers, so long as you know what you're looking for, you won't be disappointed.

Lose yourself in the chaotic wonder of all things Asian at this spectacular Chinatown market. The upstairs is filled with food and the downstairs is crammed with household objects. Mixed in with the ordinary, you will discover painstakingly beautiful hand-painted dishes and hand-carved odds and ends. More like an archeology dig than a shopping trip, hunting for treasure will bring you guaranteed fun.

A home away from home for New York artists for decades, this place has absolutely every single supply you could possibly want or imagine. In fact, even if you're not an artist, you're likely to find something of interest here. From photo albums and portfolios to wooden mannequins and hobby supplies, it's a fun place to shop for creative groovy stuff.

There are actually two of these fabulous Asian department stores downtown, the other one located a bit north at 477 Broadway in SoHo. Literally crammed with Asian items of all sorts and varieties, you can snag anything from a jade egg to a pair of slippers to a fresh root of ginseng to perk up your morning tea. There's so much cool stuff to see here, you'll want to make sure you allot plenty of time. Chances are you will not return home empty handed.