Bar Kabawa

Best New Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC, July 2025, According to Eater NY | Eater NY

"Momofuku’s first New York opening in years, Kabawa, is spearheaded by Paul Carmichael, a longtime chef for the group. You might remember the alleyway space as Ko, which the team has flipped following its closing, to turn into a Caribbean restaurant with modern inflections. It first launched with Bar Kabawa: an a la carte front area where patties (with stuffings like conch) are served alongside expertly crafted daiquiris, like one with bay leaves. But now, the back dining room — and main stage — has opened with an $145 for three-course prixe fixe menu which include choices like pepper shrimp spiked with sorrel, scotch bonnet peppers, and thyme; cassava dumplings stewed in a Creole sauce; black bass with curry; and coconut and cream cheese turnovers for dessert." - Emma Orlow