Handmade noodles and gyoza at Lam Zhou

Although loathe to admit it, those delicious dumplings that many Japanese restaurants claim as their own and dub "gyoza" actually originated in China. Lam Zhou, located at 144 East Broadway in Manhattan, shows anyone claiming to make good dumplings who's boss- and at a fraction of the price

#18:Fried Dumpling

 At just $3 for 12 pieces, these thin skinned, pork and veggie filled fried dumplings are a bargain. If you like them spicy, be sure to add hot sauce to the black vinegar sauce.    

#19:Fish Ball Soup

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                                      If you're all carbed out after the dumplings, you may want to stick 

with something simple like the fishball soup, which consists of just fishball

and broth (7 balls for $2, 11 for $3.) Be warned, however, that by taking extra care of your body you'd be missing out on the best part:

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Yes, this guy makes them by hand. And yes, it does get loud. But is your diet really worth sacrificing something make with this much passion and vigor? Especially at $5 per bowl? Besides, you know these noodles are way fresher than the croutons you would have added to that $10 salad or the saltines you would have nibbled on with your turkey chili.

#1: Beef Noodle Soup