I went on a tour of Manhattan's Chinatown and discovered some of the most unusual groceries I've ever seen

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New York City's Chinatown has a rich history. It's one of the oldest Chinese neighborhoods outside of China.

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Canal Street is Chinatown's main street. The neighborhood spans from Broadway to Essex street in lower Manhattan. It has a population of about 70,000 - 150,000 people.

It has a variety of grocery stores, markets, restaurants, and street vendors.

I was curious about Chinatown's grocery stores and what kind of brands I would find there. I even tried a few wacky flavored candies and chips.

Here's what I discovered when I went to Chinatown.

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