Manhattan clam chowder waa nooc maraq lagu sameeyay clams, khudaar (sida yaanyada, basasha, dabacasaha, iyo celery), iyo mararka qaarkood hilib doofaar ama hilib doofaar milix ah. Maraqku wuxuu magaciisa ka helay Manhattan, degmada New York, halkaas oo uu asal ahaan ka soo jeedo. Si ka duwan New England Clam Chowder, oo lagu sameeyo kareem, midab cadna leh, chowder Manhattan waa midab casaan ah sababtoo ah ku darista yaanyada.