The next time you’re picking up hand-pulled noodles at X’ian Famous Foods or ducking into Chinatown Fair Arcade for a game of air hockey, pay a visit to The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory in lower Manhattan. A staple for nearly 30 years, the parlor operates in an alternate universe where regular flavors include durian, taro, pandan, lychee, black sesame, egg custard, and zen butter, and the more exotic options are chocolate, vanilla, and Rocky Road. Consider the “special appearances” menu before making your final decision; it includes limited-time-only ice creams like jackfruit, jelly doughnut, and halo halo. (FYI, three scoops is enough to feed a family of four.)

65 Bayard St., New York, NY; 212-608-4170.