Momofuku Noodle Bar
Ramen restaurant · East Village
171 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Highlights
Iconic ramen and pork buns from David Chang's first restaurant
Iconic ramen and pork buns from David Chang's first restaurant
"Still operating in the same location in the East Village since 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar is great because it’s consistent. We love the garlic chicken ramen with super chewy noodles, chunks of chicken thighs, and a toasty garlic flavor whenever we want a casual weeknight bowl. The broth is light enough to keep us upright for a few hours after we eat dinner. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah, neha talreja, kenny yang
"Momofuku Noodle Bar 2.0 (in Columbus Circle) still has a downtown feel, despite the fact that you have to take an escalator three floors up and there’s a J. Crew across the hall. You’re here for noodles, of course, but there are also interesting small plates, breads, and buns (like a black truffle soy egg bun special we liked). Don’t skip the cucumber salad, which has some of the best spicy sesame vinaigrette dressing we’ve ever had." - team infatuation
"East Villagers have been slurping smoked pork belly ramen at Momofuku Noodle Bar since 2004, and getting into the First Avenue spot used to be no easy feat. Now, the restaurant is in its most useful era. You can walk in for a quick solo meal and eat a bowl of clean-tasting, delicious garlic chicken ramen, or find a last-minute reservation for three or four people who want a big house salad and a few rounds of DIY spicy scallop hand rolls, pork belly bao, and beer. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja
"Incredible noodles from one of the most influential contemporary chefs. The pork buns are worth waiting in line and the noodles will fill you with happiness. It gets busy so expect a line." - Visualized
"The East Village noodle spot is launching a dinner series called Noodle Nights pairing chef Pablo Vidal with guest chefs: Richard Ho of Ho Foods (July 15), Eric Sze of 886 (September 17), and Trigg Brown of Win Son (October 14). Each one-night collaboration features a bun, a noodle bowl, and a wild-card dish created by the guest chef and Vidal; tickets for the first event are available on OpenTable." - Melissa McCart
