East Village
Momofuku Noodle Bar
New York, NY, 10003, United States
This sleek, wooden East Village noodle bar has the right kind of hype—not the high-gloss, flashy, media type, but the street level, word-of-mouth kind. The reason? Traditional Japanese noodle dishes with a heavy American accent, all served a space that feels something like being belowdecks on a wooden ship. The house variety, and clear favorite, comes with pork belly, pork shoulder, and a poached egg. The miniature pork buns with hoisin, scallion, and cucumber are another stand out, and several can be eaten in a sitting. Vegetarians fret not; Momofuku’s proximity to the Greenmarket ensures lots of fresh vegetables to enjoy with sources proudly listed on the large chalkboard in the center.
Insider Tip:
Momofuku’s fried chicken is so famous that it needs to be reserved in advance. Good for 4–8 people, it comes with one whole chicken Southern style and another Korean.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Bar Dining
- Dinner
- Good for Groups
- Handicapped Accessible
- Hot Spot
- Kitchen Open Late
- Lunch
- Late-Night Dining
- Notable Chef
- No Reservations
- Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef
- Prix Fixe
- Take-Out Available
Cuisine Type:: Asian: Southeast
