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Momofuku Noodle Bar

Ramen Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for ramen restaurants in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Corcoran Group
"Try the Momofuku Ramen - Pork Belly, Pork Shoulder & Poached Egg."(97 Tips)
"Smoked pork ramen and also the smoked pork buns - amazing!"(205 Tips)
"I didn't try the noodles but the brisket bun was so good."(23 Tips)
"The ramen is good but the ginger scallion noodles were amazing!"(24 Tips)

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Ms HeleneJanuary 20, 2013
Current special: pork chop on rice, curry and charred pineapple. Balanced sweet and salty flavors, nice char and moreish glaze topped with fresh mint leaves. Get it and the pork buns of course!
MunchiesMay 11, 2015
Late at night, there is only one ramen option: the signature bowl of chicken and pork broth, wiry noodles, slow-poached egg, and double pork toppings. It may be the best thing ever eaten. Read more
Gentrifried ChickenJuly 18, 2012
Fried chicken: Do it! We like the Korean better than the Southern-style here but the fried chicken sides are by far the best in city. Reservations are getting a little easier to come by too! Read more
EaterJuly 22, 2016
Chang's pork buns have big, plump slabs of pork belly sticking out from the bun like a cartoon tongue, with clean cucumbers and earthy hoisin sauce between the meat and the dough. Read more
Cole KennedyOctober 22, 2018
You can usually get a spot at the bar without much of a wait on a weeknight, if you go by yourself or with a date. The ramen is excellent even if it's lost its status as best in the city.
EaterJanuary 19, 2015
Eater National 38 member: From Noodle Bar came creations like rice cakes in chile sauce, ramen with pork bone broth, and steamed Chinese buns swabbed with hoisin and folded around pork belly squares. Read more
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
The ramen is available in a handful of permutations, foremost of which is "Momofuku ramen": a dense pork broth, an egg that poaches as you watch, and wonderful hunks of fatty, griddle-sauteed pig. Read more
Lynn Bednar-RandoNovember 7, 2018
Fun spot.service is great.pork buns/oxtails worth a try.ramen had the pork belly/beef/spicy chickpea all missed the mark on flavor. Presentation👍🏽.garlic rice bland.carrot spread/butter bread yummy
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010
Definitely start with the Pork Buns. Then try and devour a bowl of the momofuku ramen (pork belly, shoulder and poached egg). Or plan ahead, make a reservation and have the fried chicken!
Giovanni D'PalmaJanuary 17, 2015
Try and get there before they open the doors for dinner and get in line. The cooks bar is an amazing view. pig tails, shiitake buns, smoked wings and the pork ramen were all amazing!
Behrad EatsJanuary 20, 2015
Start off with the Brisket Buns and be ready to taste one of the best thing. Perfectly cooked brisket with horseradish, pickled red onion and cucumber on a soft and chewy bun.
EaterMarch 16, 2016
The phenomenon David Chang created 12 years ago changed the dining worldwide (and spawned a global empire), striking a crack in upscale formality that spread until the genre shattered. Read more
EaterApril 6, 2016
Over 10 years later, David Chang's first restaurant is still turning out inventive, deeply satisfying, and affordable food. The buns and ramen are all just as good as you remember. Read more
Heidi HenryJuly 10, 2017
Lucky enough to quickly snag a table without much of a wait. Also asked about vegan options and servers were knowledgeable and happy to offer me my options. Ginger scallion noodles are vegan.
Kit&kafoodleNovember 24, 2015
I preferred the Momofuku ramen to the spicy which was a tad spicy and the broth not as tasty. The shrimp Bao is the best Bao I've tasted ever. Better than the pork belly. Do it.
Denis SosnovtsevMay 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
You have to reserve in advance for the fried chicken dinner and it's only at 6pm or 10pm, but my god just look at that.
Heinie Brian HartendorpJuly 27, 2018
Tried the pork buns, spicy hozon ramen, & pork ramen. Really excellent... Though I didn't like the poached egg in our pork ramen. It's not traditional Japanese ramen that way.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
The focus is on ramen – the Japanese adaptation of Chinese lo mein – but with Korean flourishes. Thus, you can get a fiery bowl of radish kimchi or a quintet of meat-stuffed dumplings as an appetizer. Read more
Ed SngFebruary 27, 2017
There is a reason why this place has been popular for so long. The Momofuku ramen was excellent with the soup base not being thick but still full of flavor. The piece da resistance was the pork belly.
Natalia CruzMay 1, 2015
Be patient, because you will wait like an hour for a table. Try the brisket buns and of course the Momofuku ramen, if you are looking for something really hot try the Chilled Spiced Noodles.
BommyNovember 1, 2015
Pork buns aren't as good as ippudo's but ramen and ginger scallion noodles are solid. Rice cakes are worth a try but pretty heavy. Great service with fast table turnover so wait is fairly quick.
Adrian PhillipsFebruary 3, 2016
If it's your first time get the Momofuku Ramen. I'd recommend trying any of the buns being offered. The shrimp and brisket buns are great. Feel like a stronger drink, the sake is a healthy pour for $9
ReserveFebruary 3, 2016
The fried chicken at Momofuku Noodle Bar — 1 southern style chicken & 1 Korean style chicken w/ mu shu pancakes, bibb lettuce, four sauces & an herb basket — is great for sharing with friends. Read more
Tim JulienDecember 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Bring two friends. Get 300 ml of nama honjozo. Get the pork buns. Get a small side. Get the ramen. Oh, and, if you can stand the heat, get the spicy noodles.
Graylyn RooseJuly 10, 2016
I enjoyed the cold (SPICY) green noodles. The spicy sausage and cashews inside the dish were excellent. A little pricey and not a very large menu. But try the drink that's a sake smoothie. So good!
AmateurConciergeNovember 24, 2014
If they have the special al pastor buns, DO NOT flinch, just order. The vegan Hozon ramen is chickpea based and will please even the most carnivorous ramen fan
KaitlinSeptember 17, 2016
Chilled spicy noodles. Do it. The cashews are candied, and somehow that sweetness magically pairs with the spicy freshness of the basil sauce and the richness of the sausage. It's perfect!
What's Good HereJuly 20, 2015
Get these instead of the pork buns if you see them on the specials board: Fried Egg Buns - fried egg and smoked pork loin topped with hollandaise and chives folded into a steamed Chinese bun
Kayleigh HarringtonJanuary 13, 2017
First time? Go for the momofuku ramen and pork buns. Second time? Try the shiitake buns. You can also get small bowls to split the ramen and noodles.
Noah WeissAugust 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the kimchi stew. It is so good they had to take it off the menu. It's blood red from delicious kim chi and filled with slow roasted pork and an abundance of rice cakes. Perfectly spicy, too.
Lauren MacOctober 7, 2015
Great for "beginner" ramen, but still really fun and trendy. Come during off peak because otherwise it's at least an hour wait. Get the Momofuku and try to snag a seat at the bar to watch the experts.
Behrad EatsJanuary 20, 2015
Come here for some of the best ramen you can get. The Monofuku Ramen with pork belly, pork shoulder and poached egg is absolutely delicious!
Tim DengJuly 3, 2018
Don’t get the normal pork noodles — you can get that anywhere. The Sichuan sausage noodles my partner got were incredibly interesting (and more importantly tasty)
Rick NijhuisFebruary 16, 2017
Famous for the steamed buns and ramen but the standout for me was their Brussels sprouts with daikon, miso and topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts!
Frank BrownAugust 7, 2018
Pork buns were a delish appetizer, chicken and rice was okay, but the seasoning was on point and the ramen was phenomenal. This is my wife's favorite restaurant in the area so I shall return.
Gnat BrainJanuary 23, 2016
What more can one say? A NYC institution. Yes $13 ramen is hard to fathom ($40+ if you splurge on the black truffle ramen) but you won't regret it.
Connie ChiuDecember 4, 2014
The ramen is okay but the dry noodle with spicy sausage (I forget the name it's been awhile) is the best. We also got oyster buns here three years ago that were a really good change up from pork buns.
Krzysztof L.November 2, 2016
After visiting Momofuku in Toronto I've decided to check NY as well. I must say they keep quality. Make sure to book a table ahead because it's crowded place.
Joyful BellyAugust 8, 2014
David Chang's flagship is still putting out some of the best ramen in the city (although he has more competition than when he began) - the pork buns are excellent, and the veggie ramen is spectacular.
Theresa RoldanJanuary 8, 2017
The classic ramen noodle bowl is all you need to leave happy. It's filling and delicious. Add $1 chili oil for some spice...so worth it
Jeremiah BaumannMarch 12, 2018
It probably goes without saying at the point but the Momofuku ramen (the official one with the various meat products) is something amazing to experience. The water spinach dish is to die for.
QayserDecember 12, 2015
The Momofuku Noodles live up to expectations. Make sure to add some of their original spicy sauce to your order and try the soft serve for desert. Pop round a nearby bar while you wait.
JSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Always get a Momofuku ramen bowl. Get creative with an appetizers. Don't miss any corn dish which is always amazing. Also never miss the shrimp and grits if it's on the menu.
BuzzFeedJune 13, 2017
Of all the ramen spots I've eaten at in NYC (and there are a lot), no other vegetarian ramen surpasses the salty miso broth, chewy noodles, and crispy chickpea crackers that make up this dish. Read more
Coleman McCormickNovember 30, 2014
The classic Momofuku ramen was incredible, great balance between the freshness of greens and heartiness of the pork fat. Eggs with anything is a win!
EpicuriousFebruary 11, 2015
Forget authenticity here: Chang, who trained at Cafe Boulud and Craft, delivers a creative mishmash of Korean, Japanese, and New American, and his fans wouldn't have it any other way. Read more
Jin MoonMay 5, 2016
I can see why their momofuku ramen is popular. The meat is really yummy and it goes with the broth well. I would say it's on the saltier side.
MonrixMarch 14, 2015
Totally worth the wait. If you are not into early dining it's even better. Got there 11ish and didn't wait for that long. The food is amazing, try the buns! Desserts didn't do it for me though
TimelessnomadJune 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
As a vegan I was happily fed here. Started off with the sake slushy, then shiitake bun, then ginger scallion ramen. The noodles were perfectly cooked! I do wish the veg ramen had broth but still yum!
Catarina SchallenbachMay 24, 2016
There is one vegan option and it is delicious!! Go for it. Ginger and mushrooms noodle

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