Chelsea Market Expands Food Hall with Three New Vendors Including Japanese Barbecue

• Expansion announced and completed in April 2024.
• New vendors include Yakiniku House, a Japanese barbecue concept.
• The food hall is located at 75 Ninth Avenue in Chelsea.

Chelsea Market expanded its food hall in April 2024 by adding three new vendors. The market, located at 75 Ninth Avenue, continues to evolve as a hub for diverse food offerings in Manhattan. The addition aims to broaden dining options for visitors and locals.

Yakiniku House is the headline new vendor. The Japanese barbecue spot offers grill-your-own meat dishes, a style gaining popularity in New York. This marks one of the few dedicated Japanese barbecue options within a major NYC food hall.

The other two vendors include a bakery and a specialty coffee stand. Both aim to complement the existing mix of offerings at Chelsea Market. The market management stated the expansion is part of a strategy to refresh the tenant mix without altering the historic character of the building.

Chelsea Market first opened as a food hall in 1997. It has housed a variety of vendors ranging from seafood stalls to artisanal food purveyors. The recent expansion reflects broader trends in New York’s food hall scene, emphasizing niche and experiential dining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chelsea Market located?

Chelsea Market is at 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. It occupies a historic former factory building.

What new vendors opened in Chelsea Market’s expansion?

The expansion added three new vendors: Yakiniku House, a Japanese barbecue restaurant; a bakery; and a specialty coffee stand. These additions opened in April 2024.

What is Yakiniku House?

Yakiniku House is a Japanese barbecue restaurant where customers grill meats at their table. It is a rare concept in New York food halls, focusing on authentic Japanese grilling techniques.