Pearl River is much more civilized than it used to be, now that it's moved to a new, clean, well-lighted space. That said, now that it's quasi-organized and isn't a dirty jumble, it's quite a bit... More

Pearl River is much more civilized than it used to be, now that it's moved to a new, clean, well-lighted space. That said, now that it's quasi-organized and isn't a dirty jumble, it's quite a bit less charming, and the bargains aren't as good. On the other hand, at least you can take your mom here now, and they do still have lots of cool, cheap things. Great if you need to get people some New York souvenirs and don't want to go into a horrible tourist shop.
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Pearl River Mart is located in the heart of New Yorks Chinatown and they have some great selections. They have two level giant floors filled with everything you from kimonos herbal aids to cool... More

Pearl River Mart is located in the heart of New Yorks Chinatown and they have some great selections. They have two level giant floors filled with everything you from kimonos herbal aids to cool Asian foods to housewares. They have large tea selections and there are many funky knick knacks and novelty gifts. A very unique and inexpensive shopping mall and a great place to stock up on presents.
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Pearl River Mart offers many oriental goods for your home and more. Prices range from cheap to moderate. They have a large selection of lamps and lanterns with many different shapes and sizes. ... More

Pearl River Mart offers many oriental goods for your home and more. Prices range from cheap to moderate. They have a large selection of lamps and lanterns with many different shapes and sizes. There is also an extensive collection of teapot sets, china, and chopsticks. Oriental styles of clothing are also sold there. The best deal that I found was a letter opener that was in a shape of a samurai sword. It was only $3, was steel, and came with a case and stand. The lines are not too long if you pay downstairs. There are two floors to explore, so plan on shopping there for at least two hours.
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I love to take out of town friends here for an hour or two of browsing. It beats fighting your way around China town even if the prices may be a bit higher. The robes and dishes make great gifts... More

I love to take out of town friends here for an hour or two of browsing. It beats fighting your way around China town even if the prices may be a bit higher. The robes and dishes make great gifts and come in a variety of colors and styles. I also actually found a great deal on bamboo shades here. Plus they have a little tea/snack bar where you can rest and refresh.
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If you happen to have a spare day and you can't think of what to do with yourself, go to Pearl River and you will be able to spend the whole day browsing. You will find tons of great items for... More

If you happen to have a spare day and you can't think of what to do with yourself, go to Pearl River and you will be able to spend the whole day browsing. You will find tons of great items for yourself and be able to shop for everyone on your Holiday gift list all at one store.
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This place has expanded rapidly during the years. It used to be a small store on Canal Street. At this location, they expanded their clothing section to include more variety in chinese wedding... More

This place has expanded rapidly during the years. It used to be a small store on Canal Street. At this location, they expanded their clothing section to include more variety in chinese wedding dresses and other types of outfits. Home furnishings are on every level, from rice paper lamps to bamboo baskets and kitchen ware. They have a great selection of boxed chinaware that are great for gift giving. Prices are fantastic, merchandise is always changing. Always a great place to kill time.
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I know that there are at least two levels to look at. It's a big, wide open space which is very inviting from the outside. A lot of the stuff are Asian items from the clothing to the furniture. ... More

I know that there are at least two levels to look at. It's a big, wide open space which is very inviting from the outside. A lot of the stuff are Asian items from the clothing to the furniture. They sell baskets, wind chimes, incense, slippers, candy and little porcelain dolls. It's fun to look at all the different things they have.
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Pearl River Mart is an excellent place to wander and an unexpectedly great place to buy staples for the home regardless of whether or not you're Chinese. While upstairs you find the obligatory array... More

Pearl River Mart is an excellent place to wander and an unexpectedly great place to buy staples for the home regardless of whether or not you're Chinese. While upstairs you find the obligatory array of silk brocade, chopsticks, and ramen, downstairs is a treasure trove of kitchen supplies and home accessories (everything from wall hooks to clocks). It's also a great place to buy shoes -- they've got every kind of slipper imaginable, a nice selection of flip-flops, even cheap galoshes. Home stuff aside, PRM is a great place to pick up unusual (and inexpensive) gifts, especially if you need hostess gifts whlie traveling. Definitely an experience and worth checking out.
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I love absolutely everything in this amazing store. Too bad it's a bit too pricey for me, personally. But you can find anything you could possibly want to show off your asian ethnicity here. ... More

I love absolutely everything in this amazing store. Too bad it's a bit too pricey for me, personally. But you can find anything you could possibly want to show off your asian ethnicity here. Beautiful lamps to wonderful ancient instruments. They have ancient Chinese dresses and furniture. It's a beautiful place to shop and you can always find a little something for yourself.
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I remember going to Pearl RIver with my mom ever since I was a little girl. It used to be located in a small non trendy location, but now it is located in the heart of SoHo where tourists and... More

I remember going to Pearl RIver with my mom ever since I was a little girl. It used to be located in a small non trendy location, but now it is located in the heart of SoHo where tourists and shoppers frequently fly to. If you are interested in Asian items or have an Asian flair of design this is the place to go to. It sells items ranging from dishware, chopsticks, latterns, umbrellas, paintings, shoes, slippers, jewlewary, lighting, clothinng, figurines, and etc. The price may be a tad more expensive than what you can bargain for on Canal Street, but items are more organized and less crowded. I believe the quality is better as well compared to the street stores. So take a stroll if you are looking for Asian decorations.
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