Among Philadelphia’s thousands of small businesses, 11% are owned by locals of Asian descent.
From boutiques and clothing stores to beauty supply and bicycle repair shops, Asian-owned establishments can be found throughout the city and countryside, from Ardmore to Center City’s Chinatown.
Shoppers can pick up the latest in K beauty supplies (K Beauty Outlet) as well as stock up on the cutest Hello Kitty gear (Asia Crafts) in Chinatown, pamper their pups (Ham + Bone) in Fishtown and Queen Village, pick up a snack in West Philly (International Foods & Spices), or stock up on Japanese teas in Ardmore (Rikumo).
Below, find a short roundup of just some of Philly’s must-explore Asian-owned shops and boutiques, compiled with help from the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, a non-profit group devoted to promoting and protecting the unique cultural treasure that is Philadelphia’s Chinatown and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit supporting Asian American businesses.
Note: This article is arranged in alphabetical order by section.
