"Mama's Noodle House is Brooklyn's answer to White Bear. When the two chefs at this Bensonhurst favorite greet you at the door, get straight to the point and ask for the No. 5 Hot and Spicy Wontons: big, juicy balls of pork and shrimp in translucent wrappers, smothered in a sichuan peppercorn sauce that will make your lips buzz. If you have a little more room to eat, get the hot pot style fish or a noodle soup. There’s nowhere to sit inside this popular takeout spot, but there’s a fine patch of sidewalk where you can set up shop with your food. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, willa moore