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Chinatown Night Market Returns Oct 8
Philadelphia's Chinatown hosts 90+ vendors for night market on Oct 8.
In brief
Philadelphia's Chinatown hosts 90+ vendors for night market on Oct 8. Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors, food trucks, and live performances on Thursday, October 8. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
YèShì Chinatown Night Market Returns
Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors on Thursday, October 8.
“YèShì Chinatown Night Market will bring restaurants, food trucks, live performances, crafts and shopping to 10th and Race streets.”
90+ Vendors Expected
This year's market features more than 90 vendors including restaurants, food trucks, artists, crafters and local organizations.
“This year’s lineup includes a mix of Chinatown restaurants and vendors from across the region.”
Diverse Food Offerings
Visitors can find Vietnamese food, Filipino barbecue, Korean-Mexican dishes, lobster rolls, sushi, ramen, pizza cones, soul food, desserts and smoothies.
“Visitors can find Vietnamese food from Drip Vietnamese Cafe, Filipino barbecue, Korean-Mexican dishes, lobster rolls, sushi and ramen, pizza cones, soul food, desserts, smoothies and bubble tea.”
Featured Vendors
Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Matcha Maiko, OneZo Bubble Tea, Mango Mango, Yakitori Boy, Tea Do and Bonchon among neighborhood businesses participate.
“Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Matcha Maiko, OneZo Bubble Tea, Mango Mango, Yakitori Boy, Tea Do and Bonchon are among the neighborhood businesses taking part.”
National Recognition
YèShì was ranked No. 5 in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cultural Festival.
“YèShì has also picked up national recognition. The event was ranked No. 5 in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cultural Festival.”
Event Details
The market runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 8 with free admission and multiple entry points.
“The event will take place rain or shine. Entrances will be available at Arch and 10th streets, Winter and 10th streets, Race and Ninth streets, and Race and 11th streets.”
Getting There
Walking, biking or public transit recommended; 11th Street Market-Frankford Line station closed for construction.
“Organizers recommend walking, biking or taking public transit. The nearby 11th Street Market-Frankford Line station is closed for construction, so riders should use 8th-Market or 13th Street instead.”
What to Expect
Over 90 vendors, food, live performances, arts and crafts, shopping and community activities.
“What to expect: More than 90 vendors, food, live performances, arts and crafts, shopping and community activities”
Event History
YèShì has been held in Philadelphia's Chinatown since 2011.
“YèShì means “night market,” a nod to the outdoor evening markets found across many parts of Asia.”
The one thing
Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors, food trucks, and live performances on Thursday, October 8.
