China Glatt, Brooklyn

Before deciding to open his own kosher Chinese restaurant, Sholom Witriol did a bit of research. He ate at restaurants throughout the city, judging each one and considering how he could improve upon every dish he tasted. Sholom eventually used all of this inspiration to found China Glatt and begin serving kosher Chinese cooking based on traditional recipes with the occasional bit of local flair.

Influences from each hemisphere are evident throughout the menu. In addition to cooking regional classics, such as crispy Szechuan-style beef and tender duck with black pepper sauce, the chefs incorporate New York flavors from time to time—matzo balls float in the chicken noodle soup, and the kitchen stuffs some egg rolls with pastrami. Another departure from Chinese cuisine? A sushi menu, complete with more than 40 rolls.

Clean white linens adorn the tables that fill China Glatt's long, narrow dining room. Chinese-inspired artwork adorns the walls, catching light cast by the sconces, ornate ceiling lamps, and bioluminescent servers. Earth-toned molding and wainscoting further complement the space's warm, cozy ambiance.