Macao Trading Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

1. Macao Trading Co.

8.9
311 Church St (btwn Lispenard & Walker St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 231 tips and reviews

TheoryTheory: NY. This Portuguese/ Chinese fusion restaurant offers an exciting blend of exotic dishes that make dining at Macao a unique experience. Try the mushroom and truffle croquettes appetizer to start.

The Blonde GourmandThe Blonde Gourmand: I've always loved the feel of this place. 1930s feel with the exotic edge of Asian influence. Bright & sexy cocktails that fit the mood.

amNewYorkamNewYork: The menu here is nearly as exotic as the surroundings. Décor from flea markets around the world, a sexy opium cabinet and a sultry downstairs Oriental lounge set the bar high.

NY Adorned is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

2. NY Adorned

8.6
47 2nd Ave (btw 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Tattoo Parlor · East Village · 46 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Part tattoo parlor, part jewelry boutique, this is the place where fashion-industry insiders get inked or at the very least snag exotically worked necklaces.

Jo M.Jo M: Super classy, awesome atmosphere,exotic jewelry & chill staff - my kinda place!

Susie S.Susie Steiner: Most amazing body jewelry! Staff is extremely friendly and knowledge. Gold, diamonds, exotic jewelry hard to find anywhere else.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

3. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.5
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews

Stella B.Stella Bella: Ginger fans get the Ginger ice cream. Where else can you find it? Zen butter also great. Got both in single scoop size. Will be back for more exotic flavors.

Nick Y.Nick Yee: Great exotic ice cream flavors! Don't bother with the usual flavors, get the mango, coconut or lychee!

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Skip the Haagen Dazs & come here instead. Ask to sample the exotic black sesame and almond cookie flavors. You'll want to order them.

Chanel Boutique is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

4. Chanel Boutique

8.8
737 Madison Ave (at E 64th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Upper East Side · 5 tips and reviews

PaulinaPaulina: So many delicious exotic leathers for you to touch and feel!

Erica M.Erica Mo: Come and soak up the beauty. Make sure to treat everything with respect - this is a sacred place.

clive k.clive kornitzer: Friendly and helpful staff Mrs K loved it

Berber Street Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

5. Berber Street Food

8.5
35 Carmine St, New York, NY
African Restaurant · West Village · 5 tips and reviews

Ted B.Ted Barnett: Delicious, exotic food

AaronAaron: Recommended Dishes Accara; suya brochettes; Senegalese empanadas; Afro-Fusion Express Bowl with turmeric fried rice, black-eyed-pea stew and jungle curry; Sahara sandwich; Moroccan vegetable tagine.

Mariel F.Mariel Frankl: Express Bowl

Fauna is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

6. Fauna

7.5
265 W 87th St (Btw Broadway and West End), New York, NY
Pet Supplies Store · Upper West Side · 6 tips and reviews

Elliott M.Elliott Meisel: Just opened. Awesome collection of exotic birds and reptiles. Great welcoming staff. Our Cavalier insisted on visiting when out for a walk, was invited in and treated to a captivating display.

MarlonMarlon: An exotic pet store.

ElizabethElizabeth: You can adopt bunnies here!

Kitchen Arts & Letters is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

7. Kitchen Arts & Letters

9.3
1435 Lexington Ave (at E 93rd St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Upper East Side · 18 tips and reviews

Suzanne T.Suzanne Thumwood: A tapestry of exotic cuisines for a writer helped me compile a food article for a magazine with fantastic images!!

Mario B.Mario Batali: Their collection of rare and unique cookbooks far surpasses anyone else in the city. Look around to get some inspiration

BravoBravo: Cookbook heaven. I could spend a fortune here and they will find you obscure books.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef

FROM THE SOURCE is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

8. FROM THE SOURCE

8.7
132 W 18TH STREET (6th and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I owe my neighbors for this excellent recommendation. Their live edge wooden tables are my favorite. Great imported woods as well if you're looking for something more exotic.

Nique W.Nique Woodhouse: Check out the warehouses for some sweet hand made recycled wood furniture. If you're into diy, do ask questions of the friendly staff (ask for Hassan).

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Start with the showroom up front for inspiration, but the real fun is back in the other 4 warehouses with a variety of beautiful woods to build your own table, desk, bed, and anything else

Pan Aqua Diving is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

9. Pan Aqua Diving

8.3
460 W 43rd St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Dive Store · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Chesler: Best dive shop I've found in Manhattan. They run regular trips to Dutch Springs during the summer, more exotic dive travel year-round, and have an extremely helpful, friendly staff in the store.

Chi N.Chi Nguyen: Peter is the bomb and put up with my questions and helped explain how a mask should fit! Paid for the service here for sure. Super patient people

ChristinaChristina: Really great dive shop. Very knowledgeable

Love, Adorned is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

10. Love, Adorned

9.0
269 Elizabeth St (btw Prince & Houston), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · NoLita · 21 tips and reviews

ShopikonShopikon: Lori Leven's love song to hand-made jewlry, funky ceramics and exotic home accessories will have you swooning in seconds.

StephanieStephanie: Amazing curated selection of fine jewelry pieces, with friendly and helpful staff.

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: At Lori Leven's new shop, earth-tone ceramic pots and colorful fabric tassels dangle above a collection of vibrant stone pendant necklaces, raw crystal-encrusted cuffs and engraved cocktail rings.

Central Park Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

11. Central Park Zoo

8.5
Central Park (btwn E 63rd & E 65th St), New York, NY
Zoo · Central Park · 248 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The zoo was not part of the original design for Central Park but spontaneously evolved in 1859 from gifts of exotic pets and other animals informally given to the Park.

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨✨#IamRomdelacrème✨: Different kind of exotic animal species, enjoyed them all!

Ben B.Ben Bartolone: Did you know? The Central Park Zoo was refurbished in 1909 as a sanctuary for exotic animals hunted by President Teddy Roosevelt.

Juice Generation is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

12. Juice Generation

8.3
599 Lexington Ave (E 53rd), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Turtle Bay · 9 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Ask for the coconut kolada poured back into the coconut for an exotic midtown treat 🍹

Ashlyn R.Ashlyn R: The aloha acai bowl and mr. greengenes are phenomenal ❤️

Kent E.Kent Edwards: Just about everything. Depends on how healthy you want to be.

Nederlander Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

13. Nederlander Theatre

9.2
208 W 41st St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 28 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Walking in here is like going back into the past. Everything screams old New York of yesteryear. This exotic theater is beautifully maintained with that old world and Broadway plays are always amazing

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Sorrell: Best bathrooms on Broadway.

Angela R.Angela Robb: The mezzanine overhangs so be wary of that when booking your seats. Also, because the Nederlander is so small, mezzanine seating is incredibly clear and unubstructed.

Kalustyan's is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

14. Kalustyan's

9.3
123 Lexington Ave (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Rose Hill · 133 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Spice Heaven! A go to for exotic ingredients. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts

Chris A.Chris Andrew: One of the best places in New York City for spices and salts, plus anything exotic that you won't find at Whole Foods

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Fantastic spot with every Middle Eastern, Mediterranean spices/herbs/treats/teas imaginable. With many sections to browse, all items are alphabetized making it pretty easy to find anything you want

Bite is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in New York City.

15. Bite

8.5
211 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 114 tips and reviews

Caroline C.Caroline Cruz Mo: delicious sandwiches..i had the exotic tuna sandwich with sundried tomato/basil mayo, and an aloe vera mango drink for just a buck more

TanyaTanya: Grab a half sandwich/soup/salad combo (pick two) for $8; ie: exotic tuna and Mediterranean salad.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Order their shakshuka/shakshooka (poached eggs in Tunisian tomato sauce with feta & pita) & their mallawach (Yemeni puff pastry pancake with a hardboiled egg, chopped salad & spicy tomato sauce).