Havana - Chinatown

(Local Name: Bario Chino) Although not a large area of Havana, Chinatown (Bario China) is a gift from above for those travelers suffering the rigors of eating at the state run restaurants. It comes as quite a shock when your meal arrives, fresh, fast, and tasty compared to the offerings at state run establishments.

Havana's Chinatown is not unlike most of these areas found in any major city throughout the world, with a multitude of restaurants all tightly packed together with fruit, meat, and vegetable sellers nearby. The Bario China is found in the area bordered by Calles Dragones Zanja, Rayo, and San Nicolás and a large ornate gate marks the entrance.