Candy shopping in New York City
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Aji Ichiban
This Hong Kong–based chain, the name of which means ‘awesome’ in Japanese, is a ubiquitous sight in Chinatown, as this is just one of five locations here. And though it is a candy shop, get ready for something a bit more exciting than malted balls and peppermint sticks. Here’s where you’ll find sesame-flavored marshmallows, Thai durian milk candy, preserved plums, mandarin peel, blackcurrant gummies and dried guava, as well as savory snacks like crispy spicy cod fish, crab chips, wasabi peas and dried anchovies with peanuts.
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Dylan’s Candy Bar
A candy junkie’s worst nightmare, sweet Dylan’s has giant swirly lollipops, crunchy candy bars, glowing jars of jelly beans, brightly colored Pez dispensers, softball-sized cupcakes and a luminescent staircase embedded with scrumptious, unattainable candy. Stay away on weekends to avoid being pummeled by small, sugar-crazed kids. There’s a cafe for hot chocolate, espresso, ice cream and other pick-me-ups on the 2nd floor.
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Economy Candy
Bringing sweetness to the ’hood since 1937, this candy shop is stocked with floor-to-ceiling goods in package and bulk, and is home to some beautiful antique gum machines. You’ll find everything from the kid-worthy jellybeans, lollipops, gumballs, Cadbury imports, gummy worms and rock candy to more adult delicacies like halvah, green tea bonbons, hand-dipped chocolates, dried ginger and papaya, Brazil nuts and pistachios, and sesame-honey bars.
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