"Fong On holds the title of the oldest family-run tofu shop in New York, which would be a big deal even if it weren’t for the silky smooth quality of their bean curd. The Chinatown spot first opened in 1933, and they sell blocks of soft or firm tofu, as well as savory and sweet tofu 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. The small size—which is good for a light lunch or big snack—will run you under $10. There are a couple of tables inside where you can get a view into the tofu-making machinery in the back, but the pudding is also a perfect snack for a walk through Chinatown, or over the Manhattan Bridge. photo credit: Willa Moore Food Rundown Can't Go Wrong! You can pick your own toppings for plain tofu, but we especially like this combo with taro balls, grass jelly, and red beans, topped with brown sugar syrup. Eating bites of wobbly tofu with chewy taro and jiggly jelly will be the most fun your mouth has had in a while. Savory Tofu Pudding If you’re in Chinatown with $10 and a need for a lunch that’s equal parts comforting and sesame-oil soaked, order this. The textures are at it again here too, but crunchy bits like dried shrimp, fried shallots, and pickled radish take center stage." - Willa Moore
