Momofuku

Noodle Bar: 171 First Ave, New York 10003
Ssam Bar: 207 2nd Ave, New York 10003
http://www.momofuku.com/
American (according to the website) with heavy Korean influence (according to me)
Rating: I’ll be back

These two spots are also worth the wait. And what are we waiting for? Two words, my friends: PORK BUN. Don’t be a tool and trim the fat off the pork belly. This is not, nor will it ever be, a diet friendly dish. Accept that fact and give in to temptation - eat the pork bun, fat and all. You will not be sorry.

Ssam Bar also has a dish called Bo Ssam that I look forward to trying. I haven’t yet because it’s a large dish recommended for 6-10 people and advanced notice is required. I don’t live in New York, so the only way this might be a reality is if I planned a trip around this meal. The wheels are turning…

Momofuku has a couple other versions that I have not been to yet (also on the LES)– Bakery & Milk Bar and Ko. The Bakery is, well, a bakery that has baked goods – AND PORK BUN. Could be good in a pinch for a Pork Bun fix if you just can’t wait. Ko on the other hand is a restaurant like Noodle Bar and Ssam Bar, but with a tricky reservation system. I have not been there yet, but someday luck will smile upon me and I will get my chance. But until then, PORK BUN.