"A tiny, cash-only operation out of a takeout window, White Bear gives pre-gentrification 1990s vibes and some of the city’s absolute best dumplings. Order the No. 6, juicy pork and veggie wontons steeped in chile oil crisp. A handwritten Sharpie message on a taped menu also notes that the No. 12, noodles in hot sauce, is a bestseller. It’s one of these neighborhood institutions with a legacy that’s up in the air so get them while you can. Peer inside to see the owners stuffing dumplings." - Caroline Shin