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East Meets West at an "unofficial headquarters" of today's evolving Chinatown.
Proprietor C.M. Choi welcomes tourists with open arms, billing his cafe as a tourism information center. Internet-ready computer terminals are available for email-checking and research for $2 for 30 minutes, but if you buy a drink, Mr. Choi will let you check your email for free. Tell him ExploreChinatown.com sent you.
Silk Road's bubble tea is considered among the tastiest in Chinatown. Fittingly, there's a mix of Chinese and Euro-style snacks. And for those who crave a taste of Anywhere, USA, they carry Krispy Kremes donuts.
This is sort of an unofficial "headquarters" for today's evolving Chinatown. Silk Road MoCha's name says it all: the Silk Road was the historic trade route between China and the West; and "mo cha" means "bubble tea" in Chinese, while "mocha" is the familiar coffee-chocolate concoction. Thus the cafe blends the cultures of nearby Little Italy with that of Chinatown, creating a unique and forward-looking environment. Even its location speaks to the fusion of cultures, as the cafe sits directly across from the Transfiguration Church and next to what was, until recently, the oldest general store in Chinatown.
On Friday nights, Silk Road becomes a scene, as the basement is host to the Teabag Open Mic (see Visit section for details), which often attracts interesting people such as the actor Tzi Ma ("Rush Hour"). The upstairs mezzanine often features special events and art exhibits (see Visit section).
Zagat Market Place guide
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