Number One Garden: Dumplings, Brooklyn, NYC

This hole-in-the-wall joint has a few tables for dining in, though it operates mainly for takeout and delivery. The kitchen prepares Americanized Chinese staples in filling portions, but with a lighter touch than typical fast food. Diners note non-greasy chicken and egg rolls, alongside fried rice that avoids the usual bright yellow dye for a cleaner taste. For those skipping meat, the menu includes tofu and vegetable dumplings that arrive hot, inexpensive, and satisfying.