Comments on: Unexpectedly Addictive: Momofuku Noodle Bar

By: Ramen Showdown: NY v. SF « AMUSES BOUCHE

Ramen Showdown: NY v. SF « AMUSES BOUCHE — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:37:22 +0000

[...] trek in search for the answer.First Stop: ManhattanIn the East Village, just around the corner from Momofuku (New York’s other famed noodle house), lies the first U.S. outpost of Ramen Setagaya, a [...]

By: Katana-ya: Ramen for a rainy winter day « AMUSES BOUCHE

Katana-ya: Ramen for a rainy winter day « AMUSES BOUCHE — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:26:37 +0000

[...] soup fiend, eating bowls of pho and other noodle soups meal after meal. (It may have begun after my trip to Momofuku.) I first heard of Katana-Ya from my friend Steph, whose passion for ramen is so great that she [...]

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:49:52 +0000

Thanks for the link to my review! I have to echo the praise for the pork buns. The day I went, I was really unimpressed w/ the broth. Also, I heard that there’s some amazing pork leg or something…I can’t remember. Great review, great foodporn!

By: Susannah

Susannah — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:41:18 +0000

Anton, you are right about the shoulder – and the fact that the noodle bar moved 75 feet away. I guess they haven’t fixed that soft noodle problem, since I went to the new location. I wanted the kimchi stew so badly, but our waitress did tell us it was huge and I didn’t have the room for it … but that would also be on the list to order next time!

By: Anton

Anton — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:48:27 +0000

I too LOVE the Momofukus.

The Noodle Bar just moved “75 feet” (according to their sign) up the block, and it’s a fantastic improvement.

Although I never had any complaints, I’ve heard and read similar reviews about the noodles being a bit soft in the past. Well, this was an occasional problem at the older location, supposedly now fixed at the new one (who knows, maybe it’s the bigger kitchen?).

Just an FYI, pretty sure the 2 different porks in your Momofuku Ramen were belly and shredded shoulder, not belly and shredded pork neck. They do have a pork neck ramen though (never had it).

So many great choices on the menu…Pork buns are a true MUST!! Rice cakes and pickles are great. Consider adding the baby octopus (crispy and tossed in some sort of garlic vinegar sauce) and the kimchi stew (over rice, not noodles, and a must share, unless you’re a big eater) to your list on the next trip. And, of course, their new homemade soft serve ice cream!!!

-Anton, NYC

By: Arnold

Arnold — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:04:27 +0000

I love Momofuku! The Momofuku special is my favorite bowl of noodles. Didn’t try the pork buns, but definitely will next time we’re in New York.

Did you see my review?
http://www.inuyaki.com/archives/58