This "substantial snack" bar features a rotating variety of Asian treats. Popular among Chinese communities throughout the world, little eats or xiao chi are hearty snacks that can be eaten as nibbles between meals or as meals themselves.

Laksa Shop

The current vendor is Laksa Shop, brought to you by the founders of Mama Lam's. Laksa is a kind of noodle soup popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia. All bowls at the Laksa Shop come with egg and rice noodles, hard-boiled egg, tofu puffs, cilantro, bean sprouts, fried shallots & a wedge of lime.

Offerings are:

• Traditional laksa with Malaysian curry-flavored chicken broth, and topped with shrimp, fishballs, and seasonal Asian greens (contains shrimp, soy, and gluten).
• Vegetarian laksa with Malaysian curry-flavored mushroom miso broth and topped with shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and seasonal Asian greens (contains soy and gluten). 

Vegan? No problem! Request a plant-based version.

• Hours: 12 to 7 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday through Sunday. (Closed Wednesday and Thursday.)
• Location: Inside Pearl River Mart Foods on the lower level of Chelsea Market at 75 9th Avenue between 15 and 16 Streets.

Learn more about founder Cassandra Lam.