Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen - Review - Hell's Kitchen - New York - The Infatuation
"We went into our eating experience at Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen understanding that the ramen wasn’t going to be what you'll find at the Ippudos and Slurp Shops of the world. The broth is more subtle, and the hand-pulled noodles more central to the experience. But while the noodles at Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen are excellent the broth and meat were just a little too subtle to to recommend going out of your way for those. Then again, after the ramen was cleared away and our tears of disappointment dried up, our meal at Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen was actually really good. The soup dumplings, scallion pancakes with beef, lo mein-style dishes are fantastic, so those are what you should prioritize for a quick, satisfying meal in the area. Food Rundown House Ramen The noodles were very solid, a bit softer than what you usually find in a bowl of ramen, but with solid chew to them. The pork was a 3, the broth was a 2. Just nothing going on here. At best we can say it would be a nice bowl to eat in the summer given how light it is. Hong Kong Steamed Pork Buns An above-average basket of pork soup dumplings. Aside from soup dump meccas like Joe’s Shanghai, these are as good as they come. Juicy, meaty, and not so insanely hot that they will scald the hell out of your mouth. A compelling reason to eat here in their own right. Scallion Pancake with Beef More beef filling than scallion pancake, these are monsters that need to be surrounded and destroyed. Really wish this is what kale tasted like. Cucumber with Garlic Sauce One of our favorite dishes on the menu, this is exactly what it sounds like -a big ol’ plate of cukes, lightly coated in garlic sauce. A nice, refreshing crunch in every bite. Peking Duck Buns A prototypical bun with a doughy outside and sweet meaty inside. They’ll arrive at your table molten rock hot, so wait until they cool down, dig in, and enjoy. Maybe a bit too much dough for the amount of filling, but solid regardless of the imperfect ratio. Fried Noodles By the look of it, this is just another plate of standard lo mein. Except this dish would dominate in a head-to-head against whatever soggy, over-sauced version you’re used to. Great noodles, with just the right amount of sauce and solid bites of protein or veg along the way. A must order for the table." - Ben Kopelman
