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More than 20 years later, Momofuku Noodle Bar has proved it has much more than staying power. Its constantly changing menu, perhaps best exemplified by the flip board on the wall displaying the day’s specials, belies the fact that not that much has changed. Despite Chang’s growth into a full-blown culinary celeb, Michelin star-holder, and general multi-hyphenate, Noodle Bar still hums along as frictionlessly as it always has. Meet up with friends or bring a book to sit by the kitchen with the other solo diners and watch the new set of East Village girls.
The food: A roster of crowd-pleasers, from pork, mushroom or shrimp steamed buns to a deep, salty smoked pork ramen, makes for a fast, easy dinner when you’re running around downtown. If you’re coming with a crowd, you can preorder the fried chicken dinner, which features two whole birds, done both American- and Korean-style, plus scallion biscuits and potatoes.
The drink: A short menu of beer, wine, cocktails, and sake and soju is celebratory and easy to parse. Go for the Soju Bomb! (made with Japanese Orion beer and orange soju) or a sake flight to find your favorite among the different regions and techniques.
Time Out tip: Never skip dessert at Noodle Bar. Try the soft serve, the milk chocolate pie or (come on, live a little!) both.