"Chinatown is home to many excellent snacks, but none of them are as soft as the tofu pudding at Fong On. They hold the title of the oldest family-run tofu shop in NYC, which would be a big deal even if it weren’t for the silky smooth quality of their bean curd. They sell blocks of soft or firm tofu, as well as savory and sweet puddings. Don’t make yourself choose between the two. Instead, get both—the savory is topped with things like dried shrimp and pickled radish, and the sweet comes in a variety of different combinations, but get the one with taro balls, grass jelly, and red beans. The small size—which is good for a light lunch or big snack—will run you under $10." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman