You may know this place as "The Chatham Square restaurant next to the more famous Chatham Square." And I'll admit that were 6 Chatham Square not closed for renovations, I never would have stepped into Hop Shing next door. The place looks like its last redesign was in the 70's and they stopped halfway, but it's a charming (in its own way) little spot with some surprising bites if you're lucky. More

They're different enough that I wouldn't call either better than the other; but douhua from either place is much better than the gelatinous, flavorless douhua sold in most bakeries in Chinatown. More

Tofu-lovers take note: if there is anything to be said about the swanky and spacious West Village spot EN Japanese Brasserie, it's that the freshly made tofu may surpass all other tofu that you've ever had. More

[Photograph: Maggie Hoffman] The Grocery 288 Smith St., Brooklyn NY 11231 (near Sackett St..; map); (718) 596-3335‎‎; thegroceryrestaurant.com Cuisine: Seasonal American Veggie Options: several appetizers, 2 main courses, four-course green plate special Tuesday-Thursday only Cost: appetizers around $14, mains $24,... More

Gen Yamamoto preparing fresh cocktails at EN Japanese Brasserie. [Photographs: Reese Muntean] I stepped out of EN Japanese Brasserie last week convinced I had just spent the last three hours in Japan—but I looked up to find myself at... More

Do you ever, when eating tofu, stop and really focus hard on it, asking yourself: "Am I just eating this because it's cheap, inoffensive protein, or does it in fact have flavor?" Well, we discovered a brand of tofu that is undeniably, immediately, and gloriously flavorful. It's called Otokomae and Sunrise Mart is very excited to be bringing the stuff to New York every week from Kyoto. More

It's tofu man! A man made of tofu. Photograph by Robyn Lee It was only a matter of time before the Takedown series would include coagulated soy beans. The Tofu Takedown, piggybacking (ha) off the more animal-killing-centric Bacon Takedown... More

Whatever your thoughts on bean curd are, there is no disputing that fresh made tofu is far superior to the stuff you buy in the grocery store. So to celebrate truly sublime tofu, En Japanese Brasserie is hosting "Tales of... More

Outside of Organic Tofu House, a bowl of pork tofu stew, kimchi banchan, and marinated beef Ridgewood, New Jersey has always been the place to go to for dinner while I was growing up in nearby Franklin Lakes. You'll... More

Kyotofu's Signature Sweet Tofu. Photograph by Tam I finally made it to the jewel-like Japanese tofu palace Kyotofu yesterday. I had the chef's lunch dessert selection, and thought most of the offerings were more intriguing than singularly delicious. I... More