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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here ever since the day it opened. Religiously. The cookies are mostly a hit, if you worship butter. The employees are generally cheerful given the amount of single hungry lonely...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soft Serve was delicious, cereal and milk tasted like cereal and milk, watermelon was awesome, horchata was decent, worth the wait on the hot New York night.Crack pie was very sugary and the cake was...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Does anyone else out there think David Chang is sleeping with the entire world?" - Deborah H.As recently as last week, I was hesitant to share Deborah's sentiment. I really loved Ko, and although I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm crack pie. It's as good as the inappropriateness of the name.Hmmm crack pie. Hmmmm crack pie....crack pie..c r a c k pie....c r a a a a c k p i e ok. Seriously though, everything else we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the signature pork buns. The pork was delicious. Not too greasy, the buns were soft and with the right amount of sweetness. We then had the Szechwan beef tendons. The tendons were sliced thinly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've lived on this earth for 29 whole years and have never tried crack pie until now. I can officially die a happy woman.My friend & I had dessert here to top off a night of greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came back on a weekend to try their volcano. If you don't know what a volcano is, it's basically potatoes, ham, and cheese encased in a baguette roll. This article makes it sound like the tastiest...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the creative treats pumped out of this bakery. all unique, but some not as good as othersi had the cereal milk ice cream. its pretty amazing how they capture cornflakes milk in an ice cream...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We felt like this place was over hyped and left disappointed. The food was better than average, but not worth the price and the over crowded atmosphere.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy hell, how have I not reviewed this place yet?Dude. Forget the fucking hype and go to the Milk Bar. Now. You can avoid the actual ice cream, I could care less. But get yourself a compost cookie....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Anderson Cooper here... that in itself gives it an extra star.credit for the creative desserts.. cookies with potato chips & pretzels, sweet and salty cucumber soft serve (don't even think about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, all of the Momofuku joints in the city are popular and rated on every list possible. Thus far, I've been to three (Ssam Bar, Noodle Bar, and Milk Bar) and in general they're all decent but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Most of these reviews are spot on, this place is based on hype and biased reputation only, and leads to ultimate disappointment when all is said and done. To put it lightly, the ice cream at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get this place. there i said it. i like the pork buns but not at $5 a pop. and like. . .at least at the other momofuku restaurants you can get pork buns and real food. i don't get why...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out last night, and I was amazed that there wasn't as large of a line/reservation list as there was for the momofuku restaurant next door.First off, the soft serve was pretty...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One Sunday we stopped by Momofuku Milk Bar to kill time before lunch. It was early, and no surprise that we had the entire place to ourselves.Long, high tables broke up the dining space, providing us...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pork buns ever. And I don't even eat pork. I do, however, make an exception for these. The desserts are also extreme. The banana cake is incredible, as is the chocolate chocolate...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After Ippudo, I looked to my list of places to try and figured out that Momofuku Bakery/Milk Bar was just a short walk away. So off I go, dessert in my mind.To those who have never been here before,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my conclusion after eating there for 10 months.Tosi and Chang have created a mad laboratory and they pump out the hits and always aim for the stars- and taken all my money.Poached egg pork...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pork buns are great. Everything else is not really for me. Its a good spot to bring a date if you are having dinner in the area, but I prefer regular ice cream.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am, yet again, writing an irrelevant review... In any event, I dropped in on Saturday (technically Sunday) at 1am for something to eat after a long grueling day at work. My brain was not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think about the chocolate chip cake I had here everytime I'm craving something sweet and wish I didnt live 7 hours away! It was a combo of chocolate chip cake, passionfruit butter cream, and some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns are sooo delicious...the best thing on the menu!! We had two orders of them. There were 4 people in our party, which made it perfect for sampling dishes from the menu. In addition to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like Milk Bar because I loved the cheesecake soft serve that they had at Noodle Bar. In the end, the only reason to come to Milk Bar is for the ice cream because everything else is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's easy to go wrong here, but the winners keep me coming back.Champions: Blueberry cream cookie, chocolate/marshmallow/cornflake cookie and banana cookie. These cookies aren't for the fainthearted;...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
let's just keep this short and sweet: ONE OF THE BEST MEALS OF MY LIFE!! 1.Pork Buns: Do believe the hype! 2. Cured Hamachi: Elegant, bright, and complex. Lots of flavor going on for such a simple...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the outposts of David Chang's Momofuku empire, Milk Bar is his house of sugar laden sweet baked goods, soft serve yogurt and cereal milk. This is where diabetics come to die. This was also the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the soft serve and go directly to the cookies. Compost cookie has pretzels, chocolate and lots of butter. So good.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here expecting great things and Chef David Chang doesn't disappoint. We ordered the pork buns,which were fatty and delicious. Better than the ones I had at Ippudo.For the entree, my party...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can I say that the pork buns here are melt-in-your-mouth divine? I dragged one of my friends from out of town here just to get the pork buns and then stop by next door to get the cereal milk.Anyways,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By now Momofuku Ssam Bar has experienced all the classic trappings of a Hollywood gossip story: hype, backlash to the hype, affirmation of the original hype, backlash to the affirmation of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to skip the food review, which by now you should know is unnecessary, because almost everything on the menu is delicious - and i can say that in full confidence, even when the menu changes....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I headed to NYC to see some great friends and celebrate a birthday - and while there I wanted to eat some good food and see some new spots that have cropped up over the last year. Milk Bar - Momofuku...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little bit confused when I walked into Momofuku Ssam.The wood paneling, music, and staff working here made me think that the place should be heavily perfumed and selling me Abercrombie or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns are amazing!!!!Let me repeat that...AMAZING!!!!The pork belly is so soft and moist. The fat makes it extra tasty but it is a good amount of fat so make sure you don't get this too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I first visited Ssam bar about 2 years ago, and from my rather faint memory, I believe I enjoyed it. I will admit, though, the only thing I remember about the food was the pork buns and the OB Lager...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only gave Momofuku 3 stars because it's pricey. The Compost Cookie is great; all the cookies are really something--big, chunky, heavy, super-filling. The pies are huge, but also carry a huge price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far I've only been here twice, and have only had the ice cream because I have a thing for rotating dessert menus. My first time I had a red licorice ice cream with twizzler topping. Sounds like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm a little too traditional to appreciate the refined modern twist on Korean classics. I ordered the spicy pork sausage and rice cakes, which is a more refined version of the duk bokki. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a while ago and just got back today doin yelp reviews.. Cereal Milk.......AWESOME.......who dosent love cereal milk!!!Thank you!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is getting so much for hype because they have a different and unique menu. I really enjoyed my experience at the Milk Bar, but I wouldn't say it's worth going out of your way for....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Great cake most of the time. It rotates like every other item here though. Too bad, I liked the key lime cake. Haven't had it in a while. Cookies are bomb, all of them. Soft serve is always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't understand all the hype over momofuku and david chang. you'd think people have never eaten food before. the pork belly buns were too saucy and the sauce too strong and the mantou bread dry....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Momo has become a bit of a default spot for post-dinner chillin. Weekends can become a bit hectic, but they keep the line moving pretty quickly. I've had a few of the cakes (banana standing out a bit)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to round up from what would be a 4.5 stars rating...After several happy trips to the Momofuku noodle bar, I finally made it over an avenue to Ssam and we had really just a killer meal filled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to eat here daily. oh man the pork buns, the hanger steak was so amazing and tender. the chicken oh man. the sake lemonade. there's only so many words for how happy i was.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 2nd try out for the weekend was for momofuku ssam and the place only can fit 150 people but each time when a party walk out then another party would take it place all the way until 2am in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could choose one food and one food alone to eat for the rest of my life, it would be the Compost cookie from here.My boyfriend went to New York and when he brought back a dozen compost cookies, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
well, when it comes to desserts, i really can't say that i'll be coming here first thing. i got a slice of chocolate chip cake after looking over the entire menu at least three times. the cake really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only on this trip to I start my brunches at a dessert bar. :) Our first stop of Sunday morning was the Milk Bar of the Momofuku Empire. Having never been to any of them, I came in kind of devoid of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the cereal milk and yes it tasted just like cereal milk so props for that. On the other hand, it made me realize that cereal milk is really not that great. After all the hype I heard from my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a good fun place to go , especially since it is so well known. But honestly folks, fatty pork belly with asian steam buns should not be going for 9.00 a pop. You can get something like this in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still hungover, and fresh from an unusually good experience at the New Museum, I walked over to the Milk Bar today with a friend who's a huge nut for everything David Chang does. I've always enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I read some great reviews about this bakery. So, I was heavy with anticipation when I entered Momofuku. I paid $5.75 for my slice of Banana Cake. Then, I opened the cake box. What did I see? THE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly dont think this place is THAT great. its ALRIGHT, but for the price its WAY over priced. and the rave about the cereal milk? COME ON. i can freakin make this too. put a little corn flakes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would be able to retire at age 62 if I didn't keep buying things from here. It's all good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not For The Faint of HeartNo one questions the level of creativity and quality of food being put out at Milk Bar. It really is delicious, often playful and simply fun. However, I've found that their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so popular...Not exactly sure why. There are SO many other awesome bakeries in the city (Black Hound is in the 'hood). Granted, some of the stuff here is reeeealy goood; the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely second that the compost cookie and the cornflakes & marshmallow cookies are too delcious to pass on, anytime I'm nearby.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I I've been craving the pork bun ever since I went a few weeks ago! I also tried the cherry soft serve which was amazing. Typically I'd give 4 stars for the prices ($9 would be a bit pricey for 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i friggin love how cranky the chics that work there are..they must not let them eat the awesome stuff they make and thats why they hate the customers so much..WHO CARES because their stuff is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Josh and I arrived early enough at 6:15 pm to be seated immediately for two at the bar (don't poke fun at the early time, we were tourists and had been walking around all day and were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up with ssam and am accustomed to more of a traditional Korean ssam, like you would get in a Korean restaurant with more side dishes to fill the ssam. I thought this place was a good twist on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
got milk bar? it's all about the pork buns and chocolate chocolate cookies.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So. Good.Please please please PLEASE (!!!!) bring back the rosemary soft serve. I looooooved it more than any other ice-cream-like dessert in the history of ice-cream-like desserts. (oh yeah, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Arnold Palmer cake. Wow, what a special cake! Delicious! A nice cocoa cake, lemon curd cream and a black tea jam. Tasted like the drink but better as it was a cake, and cake is always better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Momo Fuku is Fuken Great! During a trip to NYC this past spring I had a chance to have dinner here at Ssam bar. I found out about this place from an epsiode of Antony Bourdain's No Reservations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been wanting to go here for quite a while, so was expecting great things Had the signature pork buns, but sorry, my mama ruined it for you. They were really good - they just didn't blow me away. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of David Chang - I think he's really innovative and he's got a unique style and taste. That being said, I'm not crazy about the Ssam Bar. I love his noodle bar, and his milk bar (yet to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it over here to check it out! Went on a Wednesday night around 8pm - had to wait maybe 5 minutes for a spot at the communal table. We ordered the ocean trout (YUM), pork buns (YUM),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Purely based on dessert.How I've never stumbled into Ssam Bar before this, I have no idea. I've been next door to Milk Bar more than once, but Ssam, nope. Took a glance, never went in. The night began...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love dessert! I love dessert so much that I can order 4 items at the bakery and FINISH THEM ALL (with a little help).1) Cereal Milk Soft Serve - whoa, HOW did they do this? It seriously tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we arrived around 7:30pm and were seated at the end of the bar nearest the kitchen which was perfect for us. we both started with beers, mine a Stoudt's and The Kid's a Fitz's rootbeer. we really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cereal milk soft serve is awesome! It's fun to watch your friends try it for the first time and that look of surprise register on their face when the flavor of cereal kicks in a few seconds after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably can't add anything that nobody else hasn't already written. But I must proclaim my amazement at the cuisine here. I never would've thought to put Chinese sausage in foccacia. Mmmmm! The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, ok, not everything I"ve had is as good as it gets but those cornflake marshmallow concoction cookies are good enough that I think I did actually cry when i ate it. The ice cream is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns were very tasty, quite rich, you could see just how fatty a slice of pork belly they were giving you. The banana cake wasn't bad, but I've never been a fan of bananas in any form other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't blame Mr. Frank Bruni for giving this place three stars. Such a unique set up and an equally unique menu (and cocktail list!) 1. The sake lemonade is deadly- and delicious!2. You have to have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork Butt! Do go to Momo Ssam Bar and do pre-order their Bo Ssam (Pork Butt, the term for pork shoulder) for a party of 8 ! They used to allow seating for parties of 10, but have cut down the limit....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit that their pork buns are to die for. The buns are so fluffy, the sauce is just right and the pork is cooked to perfection. We started off with these and had to order another at the end...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
whatever is all the fuss about? do we have trendy lemming tendencies?i would not jump off a cliff for the dulce de leche cake, nosireebob.and as carlos wisely pointed out the filling tasted like a big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Travel & Leisure's September issue Momofuku's pork bun is one of the foods worth traveling for. Uhhh...yeah it is!!! They should know, right?! While you're there eating the pork buns try the crack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pork luvah, so Momofuku Ssam is my heaven.I've been there twice and each time leave completely stuffed...yet craving more pork. Two dishes blew me away: the pork buns and hamachi. Both were so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh david chang, how do i love thee?let me count the ways:1. crack pie. i wouldnt be surprised if there were some in there. yeah, that good.2. perfectly sweet and slightly salty compost cookies.3. the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the eight of us had the bo ssam at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. My expectations were muted due to the mixed reviews from fellow yelpers and elsewhere. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. Let me just say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i finally wandered over here one day because i wanted to nosh on some fatty pork bun goodness as i walked to east houston to meet a friend. i had a sample of their soft serve and resisted because i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The line here is ridonkulous.The froyo is mediocre at best. Too much creaminess not enough fruitiness.The crack pie is sweet and tasty, but uber expensive. $5.50 for a sad, small piece. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I lived in New York, I would need to go to the dentist every week to get a cavity filled. I would have a mouth full of sweet teeth thanks to Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar.I had the Crack Pie, Cereal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
And to think I was going to get Polish foodMy friend and I stumbled out of the L after watching Girl Talk in Williamsburg and wandered about like hungry fools. Thank goodness we walked past the Ssam...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm, Momofuku. I came here with my best friend and her aunt and cousins on a Sunday night. The restaurant was busy but there was no wait. We ordered a small smorgasboard so we could all sample...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... David Chang is a genius in my book!Went here countless of times and got their cookies (my fave is the double chocolate and corn flakes & marshmallows), steamed buns (oh gosh... pork belly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cookies in New York, make sure you try them. All of them. The cakes are nothing to write home about, but I will travel there just for those cookies.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
peaches and cream soft serve. i. die.a dozen compost cookies in a sack. i. DIE.i absolutely hate your name. but i love you so, so so much. you pigfucker.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hell yeah. Always good. Always satisfying!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent but disappointing. I came for lunch expecting, if not culinary transcendence, at least some damn good food. Ssam Bar delivered on only half my order. The pork buns were fabulous, luscious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The list of soft serve ice cream flavors at MILK are unlike any other. Yup, this one has flavors like old fashion donut, rosemary with olive oil bread crumbs, and cereal milk. Cereal milk tasted like...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried the Crack Pie. It was very sweet. Although it was good, it didn't have any addictive effects on me. I don't see the Volcano on the menu anymore...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, that is all I can say. I went her for my Birthday and had the signature BoSam dish a full Pork Butt, served with Oysters, Kimchi and Lettuce to make little wraps. The BoSam has to ordered ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So i finally gave their pork buns a try. 9 dollars for 2 pieces...let's not talk about the price first. The pork is tender but this this whole steamed bum with the hoisin sauce combo tastes EXACTLY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chocolate chip cake was good but it's inclusion of passionfruit was a little too strong. The cornflake & marshmallow cookies are great as are their blueberry cookies. They were sold out of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place for an ice cream or cookie to close out the night. My boyfriend and I stop by here on the way home from dinner and share an ice cream and a compost cookie. The cookie looks and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two years after the first time I came, still amazing. The Bo Ssam is spectacular but don't let not having a reservation for that stop you - the rest of the menu, and the new cocktail bar by Don Lee,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always laughed at the name of this place... Well with that said, I tried the bakery a few weeks back, I had a chocolate chocolate cookie which was really good, but their ice cream tasted a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I wasn't stuffed to the gills with dim sum before I stopped here. I wanted to try so much but if I did....well ugh.So everything looked and smelled amazing. Since we were so full my husband...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars.Okay, the food was delicious, but I had pretty high expectations for this place. I'd been David Chang fan since I first ate at Momofuku noodle bar a few years ago - I wasn't totally let...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i walked inside i accidently went through the restaurant which was sooo crowded with people. The bakery was also crowded with people standing waiting for their food. the marshmallow cornflake...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I ducked in during the rain and ordered four things: - Cereal flavored frozen yogurt- Momofuku pork buns- Cookies (compost and cornflake)- A slice of dulce de leche cakeI'm not a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
momofuku porkbuns are one of my favorite foods in the city. ippudos aren't bad either. the fact you can get them to go here is amazing.the cookies were mindblowingly delicious. some of the best i have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it 3.5 stars....This is my second time to Momofuku Ssam. The first time I was a bit underwhelmed by the ribeye, so this time got together with a group of friends and tried the Bo Ssam. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say it but my last experience at the Ssam Bar makes me not want to go back again. Let me preface this by saying that this place used to be my favorite go-to restaurant in all of New York. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I raved about the service being friendly last time, this time they were anything but. They have this policy where you an only sample one soft serve which I think is stupid. SI bought a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dumb expensive, but that's because it's part of the Momofuku group of establishments which are kept in business by girls on daddy's tab who are afraid to go too far downtown. That said,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good and they have some interesting soft serve flavors that are pretty good. Today they had the jubilee cherry, peaches and cream, strawberry shortcake, and cereal milk. The peaches...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What better way to eat than to go Momofuku SsA�m Bar after seeing "Julie and Julia." Okay it is not French (but it comes close in places) and definitely not classical, but it is good. The country...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the only thing preventing me from giving MFSB the full 5 stars is that is aint cheap. it's tapas portions, so if you go with more than 2 or 3 people, or even 2 people with big appetites, then you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Generally unimpressed, especially considering the hype.Ordered the Crack Pie and the Candy Bar Pie, both of which felt like having someone straight pour sugar into my gaping maw. Absolutely no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both the cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow and compost cookies are quite tasty. If you don't want to pay $1.85 for a cookie, they often sell yesterday's cookie (I'm sure they taste pretty good too,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cookies are still 5 stars.I'm about to commit heresy here, but I don't care for the pork buns. They're overpriced for what you get (two small "buns" for $9). The pork was more fat than meat (what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here after dinner and the line was to the front door. The cakes looked delicious. We decided to go with the milk cereal soft serve (Wowsers. If you like the cereal milk left over in your bowl,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered to share the compost cookie--pretzels and potato chips and chocolate-chunked throughout--and the cereal milk-flavored soft ice cream with salty, butter-fried cornflakes on top. I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you know how I feel about the pork buns. The soft serve is great, I had rosemary (salty more than sweet) with olive oil cake crumbs on top, so good and so fun! The cookies are amazing. Good cake...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Moving beyond the fact that this slick place looks kind of like a nightclub, this is the kind of food that makes you go "hmmmm, that's interesting" (though sometimes you'd prefer to just go "mmmmm")....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore the crack pie. Really liked the corn cookie which is no longer on the menu (I do hope they bring it back soon). Cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie is also very good. Delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having experienced David Chang's mediocrity more than enough, I would have been neither excited nor curious to try this spot had it not been for a friend I trusted. But boy am I glad I tried it. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie ... WHOOO!*pulls out japanese fan to cool down*
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pork buns... yes!!! more, please. i hate eating fat, but this fat i will eat all day long. but why does it take so long for you to prepare?banana cake... dry. womp womp. minus one-half star.dulce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't love everything here, but what I do love is so so good that I think it warrants the full five stars. The pork buns are still as fatty and delicious as they were when I first had them, many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two (more) words: food poisoning. I am ever so slightly heartbroken to say it, but it's true. I and the three other people I ate with all got it, so there is no way to deny it. I'm not sure whether it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hope that Atif doesn't hate me after this next line.I am not a dessert person. I am not thrilled at the prospect of something sweet after my meal. It's the savory that gets me reeling. I love a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review is only for the two items i consumed here. one was the cereal milk ice cream, which was really really good, although not sure its $4.25 good... but they get four stars for their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's a little bit too trendy for me. i was supposed to eat at momofuku ssam bar, but i decided it was a bit too pricey and a bit way too loud for me. (it was a Sat night and I have my grandma...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! I love it when my boyfriend's sister and her fiancee come to NYC. He is a chef and she is a waitress, and unlike most tourists they plan their trip around dining. That's it. Wads of money devoted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else, I appreciate the pork buns, the eclectic menu, and the typically high quality.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.25 stars. Look, I get it. People have an issue with the owner because he isn't Japanese. That has nothing to do with the menu AT ALL. People also don't like this place because it has become...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a pretty big fan of the cookies here. I know basicaly everything is good, but I tend to stick to the cookies.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the blueberry cream cookies here, but I go out of my way to pick one up once in a while.Not too sweet, but you can taste the unique creamy-buttery blueberry flavor with a touch of salt....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am extremely put off by this momofuku hype. I had tried 3 of his franchises and none of them tasted up to par. Service is lacking at this place which isn't what bothers me. But funny story is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a odd little place! The first thing I tasted here was a sample of the cereal milk ice cream and wow that was the oddest thing that I have tasted ice cream wise. It tastes just like soggy cereal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG THIS PLACE IS OFF THE HOOK!!! And I only tried the "Cereal Milk" soft serve ice cream, but next time I'm definitely getting one of those cookies (all the employees recommended either the Compost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ssam Bar the other day for lunch after having a great meal at Noodle Bar the week prior. I left disappointed. The market greens, a warm salad of Swiss chard, was good. I'd love to try to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns are so good that they cause my brain to fart and I don't remember what else we ordered.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We skipped dessert at Peter Lugers and opted to go here instead. Chocolate chip cake -- the best dessert I've had in my life. If I were to have a real wedding, this would be the cake because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork buns w/ that hot, delicious sauce and spicy pork sausage w/ rice cakes is all I usually get. These are hands down my two favorite dishes in the city. Sometimes I get the uni, which is delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
More like NoNo-fuk-u Bakery slash Milk Bar.Don't go here if you are expecting a treat!1. The line is not worth the wait. Once you get to the front, a snappy hipster will rush you through their menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok outta all the momofuku restaurants i like this the best and am willing to actually rank it more than 3 stars... here's why... service was awesome and friendly (FOR ONCE OMG!!!). didn't just throw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST COOKIES you'll find not coming out of your kitchen or the kitchen of someone you love (though probably better that most of those cookies too). Plus you can get the pork buns, and pies and cake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've only had the cookies and ice cream. 4 stars for the compost cookie...and 2.5 stars for the ice cream. ~compost cookie - potato chips, pretzels, oats, graham crackers, coffee grounds, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Momofuku Bakery and Milk Barfor full review and photos:http://tastychomps.blogspot.com/2009/07/momofuku-bakery-and-milk-bar.htmlInside, there are a few bar tables set up in the center of the room and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We did the whole Bo Ssam thing where you need to have at least 6 people and let them know in advance. It was excellent. They bring out the slow braised pork butt and a whole bunch of other fixins....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here right after dinner near St. Mark's. There are plenty of reviews for this place, so let me just say that if the chocolate chip cake gets taken out of their rotation, I will be extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nope, believe it.especially recommended dishes:- steamed pork buns - absolute no brainer. they're amaz-ing.- meacham country ham - served like carpaccio. wonderful flavor.- spicy pork sausage and rice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seems people either love this place or set their expectations extremely from all the hype (even in that case, I say I still believe it)Took a date here for her David Chang experience. There was no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very creative food. I normally don't like fusion food but Momofuku deserves two thumbs up. We came here at the opening time for Saturday lunch, so there was no wait. My husband and I both ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner at Ssam bar which is connected, we headed over here for desserts. To put it lightly we overdid it, but regret nothing!Blueberry pie - Classic, not too sweet. Pretty much perfect.Compost...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Wanna get dressed up and go dancing tonight?" "Ehh..." "Wanna go binge on cake instead?""Okay!!!" The $5 cake slices are HUGE. Like, 2 people can't finish a slice. It's connected to the Ssam bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my top 5 favorite restaurants period. i love everything about it, the food, the drinks, the place, everything. the price is just right but i do hate the wait. i definitely believe the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If nothing in life is going for you anymore and a diabetic coma sounds like an easy way out, this is your place. The Milk Bar is just a couple of blocks away from the Union Square, inside you'll find...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had BBQ rib sandwich (eh, ok, too much sauce), pork buns (awesome, my fave thing hangs down) and the noodle brisket soup (totally not my thing, it tasted burnt). Overall, I like the feel of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple fact: I am an idiot.All this time, walking on 13th Street and seeing the loads of people lining up outside this place, I never put two and two together that this was Momofuku Bakery. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice staff. Let me and my girlfriend try all the samples we wanted of frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt flavors are delicious and creative. If you like Rosemary, they have a rosemary frozen yogurt that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll likely know your opinion of Momofuku before reading these words, but I can't help but chime in my love for the Bakery & Milk Bar (and David Chang, but that has little bearing on this review,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Don't Believe The Hype" -Public Enemy I used to come here when they first opened for the Ssam Bar before the accolades, James Beard Awards, Michelin Stars and cult followings. David Chang removed the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm... I can only vouch for the cookies (I only ate about six last night... oops) but I'd definitely recommend this place based off the cookies. The rest of the place does seem a little over priced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was the beef tendon, but I don't love Ssam as much as Momofuku Noodle bar. First off, what's the deal with the solemn, unhappy staff. I tried to crack a joke while we were waiting at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointed! I travelled far to have the Bo Ssam, but didn't know I had to order at least day in advance. So I tried various other dishes with my family, and didn't like one dish. Maybe except...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell how far behind I am on my bookmarked reviews by the fact that I ate here for New Year's Eve last year, but that's completely irrelevant.What is relevant is the fact that "I like big butts...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN my FULL STOMACH! We waddled in here after a full meal (OK- embarrassing glutton feast at Jimmy's # 43). I head heard of the Divine soft serve and knew I could not bring myself to indulge. But my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's difficult for me to review this place cuz i hate the soft serve. (all of them) they taste really sour i could only take a couple bites.but let's talk about the cookies, pies and cakes. that is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"IT'S SO CRAZY! A MILK BAR ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE!" The cries go out into the beer laden nights as sweaty hipsters, on their way back to Williamsburg converted lofts, and dismayed 30 somethings, on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place. I mean, all the hype around Momofuku - I had been trying for weeks to visit Milk Bar.My friend suggested we swing by after dinner - this month's soft serve flavors were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so you can accuse David Chang of many things. But "boring" would probably be your last choice words for the fellow. He's outdone himself again, this time in the dessert arena with the addition...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Owned by the famous chef David Chang, had to stop by and check this place out, particuarly for the Pork Buns that supposedly make the place famous... I came expecting a Chinese bakery, but it was far...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby was a real good boy this year. So for his birthday, I decided to give him a night to remember (filthy thoughts aside). So I got to work assembling a small army of few carefully selected close...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ride the sugar salt roller coaster!!! that is my experience here. I think the food is very creative, very well executed, fun, exciting... but star off because every time I eat here I get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rosemary softserve? Are you nuts? Well, probably, because it sure taste great with ritz cracker crunch. It's perfect balance of saltiness and a slight sweetness. It's more of a salty dessert. And if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has long been on my list, and today I finally worked in a double header of first, some dense deliciousness at Caracas Arepa Bar, followed by sweet-tooth satisfaction at Momofuku Bakery/Milk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fusion Korean CuisineI've heard of the many positive reviews of this place before I've gone here and it was one of the spots I had to come to at least once in my life to see if everything was as good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Want real Korean? Come with me to SF. Not impressed with the service. Way over hyped. Candice B - i had the same expectation with major hype. would have given 3 stars - but they know why they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very creative wonderfully tasty desserts. The GF and I went her after our dinner the other night to sample some of the items. We walked out of there with:3 cookies, the corn flake chocolate chip...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DessertsThis review is just based on one slice of cake that I bought from the bakery. Of course I'll come back when I'm not stuffed from food and can enjoy some dessert to review the soft serve and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If we didn't arrive with such high expectations, Momofuku Ssam would have merited 4 stars. But after a friend claimed it to be the best restaurant in NYC, our bar was set quite high, especially for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns are AWESOME! Small and two costs $9, but they are yummo! You should definitely try it though, at least once! :)The soft serves are interesting, so far I've tried Lemon Verbana, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was super-looking forward to getting some crazy weird softserve flavor, but it turns out they totally changed the menu from what anyone's reviews here-- and what my friends said-- to really vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
order the pork and egg bun. it may look small, but it packs a punch. P&E bun kept me full for at least 6 hours. all the pork, cucumbers, egg, and scallions stayed inside the little bun. that says a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crack kills, but if it has pie behind it then call me an addict. The crack pie is just a slice of heaven. Butter filling in an oat crust. You just have to try it. But good lord this place is chock...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I've had is the blackberry soft serve, but wow-- really, really excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! I highly recommend the compost cookie, the apricot and lemon soft serve, and the crack pie!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here many times, and it's one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, but I wanted to share three not so glowing thoughts about Ssam.1) I went with my Korean father-in-law, and we ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Throw a bunch of random ingredients together and bake in an oven at home, you'll end up with a messy kitchen and a disaster for your tummy.Throw a bunch of random crap together at momofuku bakery and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually came here on the walk back from Noodle Bar. This is definitely the most delicious dessert spot I've been to in quite a while. The only non-dessert food I saw were the Pork/Egg Buns. Same that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurant in the world? You're kidding!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will start with the disclaimer that I don't eat pork. However my boyfriend and family, who do eat pork, will agree on the tepid rating. As a Korean American, I thought it would be fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost passed by it because it's so subtly marked with a peach on the windows with no other signs. We arrived for an early mid-week dinner, so we were able to get seats right away. They have this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really all about the compost cookie. It has everything in it. Even pretzel. Yes, pretzel. Enough said. It's annoying when this place gets really crowded, because it seems like the line...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having a great meal at Ssam Bar, I had high expectations going into the Bakery. I asked the staff what they recommended the most, and ended up with a cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was underwhelmed by this place. It was really cool how imaginative the chefs are here, but everything is just too sweet! I tried all the flavors of soft serve (inspired by candy: sour gummi, red...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
****1/2 Four and a half baby! (YELP GIVE ME HALF STARS!)Goddamn we ate so much it was sick. We tried for the Bo ssam but they were all out so I must return for that. We were only 4 peeps and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm upping my review to 5 stars. Went again for brunch. Second time in two weeks. The food is amazing. This time I also tried the egg dishes (biscuit thingy and the special which was muffin, gruyere,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only had the compost cookie, but it was definitely an A cookie experience (and I can say that since I'm a self-proclaimed cookie connoisseur). I was feeling poor that day so I didn't indulge in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can finally say that we've almost tried all of Momofuku's cookies...at least until they change their menu. We've tried quite a few of the other cakes and pies too, including a few samples of frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
David Chang has made a huge mark on the NY dining scene with inexpensive and unpretentious food of the highest quality. Guess what? This place was recently rated as on of the best restaurants in THE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I love the pies here, especially the aptly named Crack Pie. The cookies are also a must. Note: They do not ship or deliver. You must show up in person to enjoy. But, luckily, for me, I live in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big sweets fan, but if I am every in the area after meeting up with friends, I will always try to stop by. The compost cookie? Unbelievable. I tried the candy pie (?) and found it a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Ssam, but I'm still a bit perplexed about all the fuss over the pork buns. They're nice and they're more sophisticated than the basic floury, minced-pork staples you see at yum cha (dim...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. As a lover of all things sugary, I had to try, but I was not impressed with any of the stuff we tried (cereal milk, chocolate cake, peanut butter cookie and pork buns)...ehhh I guess I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, first off, I have to say that I love love love MMFK's pork buns. But I did not have those here...I had some choices from their dessert selection, and I am not a fan.In fact, after reading rave...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We strolled in at about 9am. I'm half dead and starving. I hadn't slept a wink the night before. The lovely gal behind the counter was as sweet as can be. We heard from various people that they're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine your 5-year-old brother knew his way around the kitchen. That's the kind of dessert you're going to get at Milk Bar. Fireball soft serve, cinnamon bun pie, arnold palmer cake, all of it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yuck... seriously... i'm totally not the right audience for the david chang chain... his stuff is too sweet, too butter, too fattening.... sickening sugar rush is all i have to say... and why why is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this review small and sweet, just like this bakery -- yum.Definitely try the marshmallow-cornflake-chocolate chip cookie (like a really good cereal bar) and the pork buns (2 for $9) which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited last night when my wife surprised me with an early fathers day night out. She had hacked into my Yelp account and found Ssam just sitting there in my bookmarks, begging. Following...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Momofuku's milk bar idea and, after reading about it, I surely wanted to love this quick-bite, takeout young sibling of all the other famed Momofuku's and the first visit was quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cornflake-Marshmallow-chocolate chip!!!WOW! I took a bite and my mouth was going bonkers. It tasted sooo good and my mind was trying to comprehend that it was a cookie and not cereal.My friend bought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am glad this isn't closer to home - i would be here every day. we found the address on yelp, made our way there and looked at the front of the building and read the menu on the window and it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookie is absolutely divine...so much so that it has inspired me to bake (scary).
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! Just thinking about those pork buns makes me salivate. Nothing more to say other than... you need eat here if you haven't. (I tried the pork buns at their milk bar next door to the ssam bar.......
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old fashioned donut ice cream is rich and thick and yummy. 1 to share between 2 is honestly good enough.BUT....I bought the last marshmellow, chocolate chip cookie and it was friggin' AMAZING!! It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Momofuku Milk Bar - Last week I paid a visit to Milk Bar, a small spot located in a corner tucked behind Ssam Bar, serving up a variety of desserts and snacks ranging from soft-serves, cakes, pies and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm adding to the chorus of Momofuku lovers who are underwhelmed by this venture. I walked into this joint ready to eat the shit out of town. I figured, even if I didn't finish, I could take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so anticipating trying Ssam bar since I've never been before. Maybe my palate is off. Or maybe I'm just not that into the items here... All i know is that i was not impressed. Sure, there are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here today determined to figure out what all the hype was about. I'd heard this place was overrated before, and my friend had just walked past this place the other day and told me she felt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If there hadn't been a big line and a wait, this might have gotten three stars for being alright. Otherwise, I had a cookie and a piece of pie and neither one were particularly nice. Ah well, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible!!! The bbq rib sandwich is amazing and I hate using the word amazing. I am from Texas and this eating this thing practically made me jizz in my pants it was that great. Some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love pork, you must get a group of friends together and order the Bo Ssam. It's the apex of pork experiences. You spread out a lettuce leaf and toss on a little clump of rice. You tear a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So f*#@$g good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Does milk bar really do its empire good? Not sure.Between selling the savory pork buns its sister bar is famous for, kimchi butter (less intriguing, more appetite-killing), cereal milk, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll pass on another stomach ache, thanks! I was there 5 mins ago and now I'm suppressing barf. If you really don't like someone, send them here =]
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of nowhere, these cookies started to show up at my office, almost unsuspectingly hijacking my tongue as 'Hey Jealousy' did to my ears. After learning they were from the new bakery of the much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarians, I am sorry, but this place isn't for you...Pork Pork Pork :) I am a second timer and now have my favorite dishes: Brussel Sprouts (this is seasonal), Steamed Pork Buns, & Pork and Foie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the pork buns are amazing. then again, pork belly usually tastes good. but also had other dishes, such as the yellowtail sashimi, and another rice noodle dish (spicy). all were excellent. also enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Momofuku empire but some of the desserts here just don't do it for me (and that's crazy talk because I'm a sweet addict). I love the cereal milk and pork buns (which you can get at nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The candy bar pie is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Went with several people and ordered a bunch of things to share which is definitely the way to go here. The cookies are excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got seated in the most awkward table they had to offer. It was next to the kitchen where they orders were sent out and they'd yell "GO!!" each time and startle us. It was also next to the hallway...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mo P. had been talking this place up since my plane landed at JFK. Enough already, let's go! (She didn't have to twist my arm too much).We each had the cornflake cookie she had been raving about, as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just had a few dishes I had not had before , and they were SO good i needed to yelp.i had barron point oysters (wa) - kimchi consommA� - briny and plump and wonderful, with just the lightest hint of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pork buns are cooked to perfection......soft, tender, juicy and sweet.... everything else, i'd pass. but i still think about those buns often...yum!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
last night i had... the compost cookie.i had stopped by because i needed a little something sweet. just a LITTLE something. SWEET. like, ONE cookie. the perfect little bite sized pick me up.i wish i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
having plans with my friends for the Yankees game that evening that precluded a long and elaborate dinner I figured Ssam would be a safe bet for an early dinner. Looking into the appropriate Subway...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a haiku: best of the momos / every dish is revelation / now serving cocktails
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being a fan of "haute cuisine" and service like that at the French Laundry and Charlie Trotter's, I come from a (very) humble background and as such David Chang's approach and personality...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is while the ingredients are top notch and fresh, they get ruined by all this "de-construct, re-construct, re & de construct and finally do some interpreting" cooking and presentation....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we got assed out of the pork butt...hahaha... Okay, no, for real...we called the day before to get the $240 giant pork butt (really the pork shoulder) that feeds 4 - 7 people, and all the butts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My name's Richie H. and I'm a Crack addict.It's been 4 days now without a slice of crack pie and I'm hanging in there. After a 5 slice binge the other day, I knew I had to quit if I wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At Momofuku Milk Bar I sunk my teeth in and tasted a lot of.... (how I hate to say this).... disappointment! Yeah, I know! I wasn't expecting it either. It looks all cool with it's blackboards and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the food is good. But the price is so damn expensive it does not justify this type of pricing.Buns were the best thing. But def. not worth 5 bucks a piece. GO to K town for this stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome -- 97.5% as good as Ko. Highlights for us: the ham (with mustard sauce), the fluke, the buns, and the INSANELY GOOD desserts (we had two of three on the menu).
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was hard to get in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but worth the wait. Great food...............but I prefer a quieter setting. Hopefully one day the place will become less popular and then it will be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On one hand, the CRACK PIE is to die for.A sweet tooth's perfect afternoon snack.On the other, the donut ice cream was just wrong.It tasted like flour ice cream.My friend had the chocolate chip...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WTF!! I have been twice now and do not understand what all of the fuss is about. Yeah the food is good, but you can get comparable food in Korea town for about a 10th of the price. I have never felt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Pretty much sums it up.I have been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not dissapoint. Delicious! I wanted to try the Arnold Palmer cake but the only ones they had were frozen and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for my cookie fix because the cookies are so buttery and satisfying.The compost cookie has so many flavor dimensions that each bite leaves your mouth searching for what that flavor is. More...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Points for innovation!The menu connotes a wholly alternative aesthetic, leading one to wonder - what was David Chang smoking when he conceptualized MBMB's flavor-texture incongruent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this place has gone the way of hype. It was fine. But not great. I'm sure there are some things they do really, really well, but maybe I haven't tried them yet. Let me first say that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to mention that I went again last night with Counselor Kitty to get cookies, and again NYC sucked, because the Bakery was closed for a private party. Luckily, the guy (I will know his...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate here the other day. Didn't get to try much, so my rating could go up once I try it again. I had a banana cream cookie, which was moist, chewy and very banana-ery goodness! I also had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One more dish to add to the "must try" list...the hamachi with horseradish edamame creme (with some crunch black salty things on top) was out of this world. My friend Nicole made me stop talking to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pork buns are the banger. pork shoulder dish is great - esp bc of the ranch dressing. cool spot to just get in and get out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I tried the momfuku noodle bar and it was great. We decided to try the Milk bar and it wasn't so great. The desserts looked scary, sweaty and old. We sampled the candy flavored ice cream it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: DON'T TRY THIS PLACE! I blew a perfectly good 2-hour bike ride through the village with a quick stop in here, and dammit I know I'll be back. Just like a kid in a candy store, I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent. Ordered the:raw oysters - freshpork buns - excellentsnails - okaypork shoulder - excellentduck heart salad - okaysteak - above averagerice cakes - excellentchicken fried chicken -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review is for Ssam bar, as well as Milk Bar: The first and only time I've ever been to Momofuku, we are waiting for a table & we see David Chang (owner.) Our friend/honorary new yorker/intense foodie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BUNS WITH PORK BELLY that melts in your mouth!!! I would travel 500 miles again just to have another taste.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eight of us planned ahead for this experience, which for the record, was f*#%ing amazing. I called about a month in advance, and had to creatively orchestrate eight different schedules. But it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG is right.. I bought the Pistachio Cake, the cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookie, banana cookie, and compost cookieOMFGthere i am sitting in the movie theatre with my girlfriends, and i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Weeks later and I'm still thinking about the steamed pork buns (and I don't even particularly like pork.) So tastilicious!
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the pistachio cake, you will not be disappointed. Or the cookies, any of them will do but I'm a peanut butter cookie girl and the one here is perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 4 times in the past 6 weeks and I never repeat restaurants. This place is amazing. The pork buns are phenominal and the deep fried chicken is so juicy. can't wait to to back
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered three items, one of which was really, really, really good and the other two were transcendent. To me, that equals a 5 star place. The green curry banana bread was great, and although it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is such an uninviting place to go in to, between the industrial kitchen decor, the utter chaos inside, and the fact that it's usually packed asses to elbows with obnoxious uptown couples trying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... I'm not sure if they were just having an off-day on the ice cream or what, but my husband and I threw away most of our "chocolate donut" sample. It tasted NOTHING like a chocolate donut. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what happened here: ~charred squid salad - ginger scallion, mizuna~braised brisket - rice noodles, thai basil, cilantro~bread & butter - sea salt butter, whipped lardo (I'm guessing this is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork Buns - YESBest fatty pork piece plus hoison sauce all wrapped in a soft bun.Fuji Apple Kimchi - Maybe (YES, if you're familiar with kimchi)Apples in kimchi spices plus amazing bacon plus arugula....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars After eating 4 dishes at Momofuki Ssam, I was too full but got some cookies next door anyway. My tour guide insisted we get dessert so I obliged. I wanted to try the Crack Pie but tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG.BEST COOKIES OF MY LIFE. The first time I tried one, I literally woke up the next morning craving it again.Better than levain, better than milk cookies, better than the green bakery - THESE...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cookies are decadent. I tried as hard as I could to eat more than one banana cookie after a really good dinner at ssam, but couldn't do it. Get the cookies but don't leave without at least sampling...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe i just didn't get the right stuff but i didn't like this place at all. I had the cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip cookie and it was kinda weird, i didn't like it or finish it. I also had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what to make of this place. It's a bit overwhelming. It's a cool space, but with lots going on. They sell many unique desserts and I honestly didn't know where to start.I got a piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
M ...man these pork buns are delicious!!O ...oh my god these pork buns rock!!M ...mother of all! I want to marry you, pork buns..!!O ...orrrragassmiccc pork buns!!F ...f*ck! Momofuku's pork buns are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my birthday with 6 of my closest pork-loving friends. Ordered the bo ssam and wasn't disappointed. One whole pork butt of yummy goodness. I also recommend their pork buns if you're not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
None of my friends like dessert. None. They'd rather stuff themselves with pizza, burritos, or steak than save up for a decadent peanut butter brownie or milkshake. Usually I will be the only one to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times for the bo ssam. You need to reserve in advance and seriously consider who you'd like to invite to partake in the huge chunk of pork shoulder with you, since it could affect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Someone else had told me that they thought the desserts here were too sweet. In my book, that's tough to do so I came to check it out myself. It was insanely hot that afternoon and there was a line...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ssam's are delicious, the little buns are good too, and I have to say that it's a fun novel food experience. It can get crazy crowded late at night, but if you manage to catch it at a lull, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum; the softserve is so good. I had the bavarian creme because I was told it was the least sweet of the doughnut flavors. I loved it; the bf (who lacks my sweet tooth) couldn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cinnamon bun pie gets 5 stars. The crack pie and the candy bar pie were too sweet for my taste.The high tables where you scarf down your dessert trough-style and then make way for other people in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why didn't I pick real milk? Proper thick creamy frothy stuff. Why instead did I give them the excuse to reach behind the counter, dig out a large pink bottle and pour out the sickly, add...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there one night for dessert with friends. I got a compost cookie (which I'm pretty sure is just pretzel and chocolate chips) and a chocolate doughnut ice cream. It cost about $6-7.The ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved my chocolate-vanilla milk-shake and some of the cakes my friends and I had.Would be nice if they added Tea to the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being the slave that I am to the annual San Pellegrino Top 50 Restaurants In The World list that gets published each spring, I had to get my foodie feet down to David Chang's Pan-Fusion mecca...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will sum it up as this: multiple food orgasms in my mouth.see other reviews for food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were sat at the bar in just a few mintues at 8:00 pm on a sunday. Nice. The pork belly buns are about the best fucking thing I've ever had. The ham was not worth ordering. The grilled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the trademark cereal milk... it tastes exactly like cereal milk.. literally what the milk would taste like after a bowl of corn pops.. it tastes authentic but the only thing is - do people crave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a recomediation from friends saying they had the best ice cream, since it's 85 outside I gave it a shot. First I was exepecting a cute Japanese runned place, second there were no seats...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still love this place BUT...I wouldn't get the buns here, since they are reheated via microwaved. Just go to Ssam or Noodle bar for the actual bun experience if that's what you came here for. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I completely changed my stance towards this place. I am obsessed with that unnaturally addictive Banana pie. The hazelnut crunch adds just the right texture and finish to each bite. I could have that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my brother and sister-in-law extolled the virtues of this place - key virtue being "captain crunch flavored milk" used in the baking. went this morning for coffee and a blueberry cookie and my whole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the pork buns, 3 stars for the cookies (banana, blueberry, and crunch? - it's late, I don't remember), 3 stars for the bavarian creme strawberry milkshake. 2 stars for the fact that you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you like fatty meats, you will LOVE this place. had heard so much about it, and was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype. but it was worth the 30 min subway ride (has anybody told new yorkers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uh. This place is overhyped I think, and totally not wait the horrid 40 minute line on a Thursday night at 11pm, while horrible music grates my eardrums. Don't forget to get a number once you come in!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cookies- awesomeCereal milk ice cream- awesomeThe fact that they replaced the cereal milk ice cream with some nasty ass donut ice cream- not awesomeThe first time I went I would say 5 stars, but upon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unique- very unique menu, but definitely slightly overwhelming until you understand what it means. They have several different unique flavors of soft serve ice cream, and flavored milk as well. You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times, but I've only ever purchased the Cookies (3 for $4.50), because I'm terrified of their Cakes. I just can't help but anthropomorphize those monstrous, seven-layer, fatty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, this was one of the best desserts of my life. Man and I shared bavarian cream soft serve and each had our own compost cookie. I chastised him at first for getting two cookies, we could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god. oh my god. oh my god. Crack pie. oh my god.sorry.So we get 5 slices of cake because it's what we do. Banana cake, Dulce de leche, crack pie, pistachio and cinnabon. The slices are beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing about Milk Bar: they don't joke around with the flavors. If it's called donut soft serve, it's not just donut-esque vanilla, it's a liquid donut. If it's called a corn cookie, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Darn I did not try the crack pie. If only I had read the reviews about it. I was just confused to try anything. Perhaps next time. Its great that they have free water here. I had an ice cream and some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the reasons why I will gladly spend obscene amounts of money for a great night with delicious food and good company. Two killer bottles of Sake whet my appetite as my friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Go if you like everything savoury, including your ice cream. The savoury soft serve of original donut and chocolate donut flavour was just too bizarre for my friends and my taste bud!The banana cake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hype-y but yummy! Pricey though. When a tiny sandwich & cookie breaks the $10 barrier it better be good. It was. But I didn't have the religious experience some of my friends did. Compost cookie is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Must everything contain so much salt? And why the obsession with pork?The pork buns were great.Everything else wanted to be a pork bun, for everything was soft and contained pork. And everything else...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually really came here because i though this was the Milkbar Bakery. Thank god this was an actual restaurant that served not just baked goods since my friend and i were starving.the menu wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because I was having some takeout at the adjoining Ssam bar and had read somewhere that it's softie/ice cream was really good. decided to get the chocolate doughnut flavor since it's a new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Completely average dessert place which, frankly, might even be a 2-star if it wasn't for the super nice and helpful staff. We had the crack pie (eh) and the brownie pie (slightly better than eh) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a rainy, miserable afternoon. My poor mother was getting cranky from a lack of food and watching me try on about 20 dresses at Topshop (I got stuck in the sleeves of one for a solid ten minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm agnostic through and through, but if a God exists, the banana cookie at Momofuku Milk bar is proof that he loves us and wants us to be happy. Slightly crunchy exterior, soft and chewy interior,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you go with a group to a dessert place and you all get different things so that everyone can sample a bit of each others? And then everyone's forks just happen to keep going for the same...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered the pork buns and a bunch of other random pork items that I really can't remember. Everything was awesome. The flavors blended so well together and I don't think we had a bad dish. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty excited to try this place since I love Momofuku Ssam and Noodle Bar. I don't think I ordered right. I ordered the Bavarian Cream and Chocolate Donut soft serve. It doesn't take a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their desserts are good. Such a great combination of flavors that you wouldn't expect. I should of purchased a bun, maybe I'll have time before I leave.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super-hyped bakery and dessert spot. I did not enjoy the donut soft serve. Cookies are a homerun, cakes are hit and miss. I say grab a coffee, get 3 cookies for $4.50 to share or not, and watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've returned here.... ever since it's opening months where a "cheap discounted after 10pm late night menu" still existed... I've stumbled upon this place again after hours...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've let way too much time lapse since the last time I've been back to Ssam Bar. I've watched the Momofuku empire grow in my beloved East Village, and the Chef / Owner, David Chang, go from a cult...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner around 4:30 on a Saturday. We had our choice of seats, but by the time we left the place was insanely packed. We started off with the pork buns which are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I tried the prixe fix menu for lunch. We had the pork buns, kimchee pear salad, braised beef brisket noodle soup, spicy rice cakes, PB&J, and blondie pie? The buns are the best things on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the record, I think David Chang's a genius so I came to the Milk Bar, the latest jewel in his Momofuku crown, pretty much expecting to be wowed. And was I ever!I'd been tipped off to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overly sweet and fatty, but gotta give it up for the creativity and interesting flavors.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is super duper small, so it's constantly jam packed inside.I still stand strongly about Ippudo's pork buns being better than Momofuku's. Although I feel the Milk Bar's pork buns are a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
meh, i ended up losing out on getting a marshmellow cornflake chocolate chip cookie because the nyu kids in front of me was having a tasting session with the soft serve.i ended up getting the compost...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another spot where its popularity has been driven up higher and higher by the one and only Anthony Bourdain. Luckily we arrive here a few minutes past 5pm to get the ideal seat. Then we went buck...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based solely on the Bo Ssam dish.There were 5 people in my party to share in this pork butt. $200 for a hunk-o-ham....two bowls of butter lettuce, kimchi, kimchi paste, fermented...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[ 1 star] I finally tried the Stumptown coffee. It is good stuff. I'd totally forgotten about it and am glad I was too impatient to wait at Mud.[-1 star] I dragged my friend here specifically to try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is well made and creative but there was nothing that would have me rushing back. Cornflake Marshmallow Chocolate Chip cookie is good but I think a Rice Krispy Treat alone and or a Bouchon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I get it, this place is super trendy and has gotten a few rave reviews from NY Magazine (my go-to when I'm trying to decide on a restaurant). So, who am I to criticize? But...First of all, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a group meal and got the notorious bo ssam. Notorious, because it is the largest chunk of pork fatty goodness I've ever set eyes on. I'm not even a fan of pork, but this pig melted in my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Is this a dance club or a bakery?" my friend asked when we first walked in. Good question. The place is so crowded, how would you know?I had the bavarian cream soft serve. It was pretty good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything a sweet toothed 9 (or 22) year old would want in a bakery; cereal flavored milk, pies as dense as FOX news and, o yea, it's where all the cool kids are. The only problem is the kid's going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
David Chang, I love you. Let's get married and have chubby babies. The chocolate chip cake is super delicious. Layers of flavor, which I love. It had passionfruit and toffee cream and chocolate chip....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge Momofuku fan - I don't care that people think it's overhyped - David Chang is a genius. Milk Bar is a great place to kill some time if you're in the EV. The soft serve is inventive, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cakes are too sweet! all i have to say.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It can be tricky to find a nice place for lunch in NY. in the late afternoon, so I'd say the hours here are great.One star off for insufferable hipster hostess, but otherwise, a rowdy and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived to Ssam promplty right after it opened @ 5pm and got seated immediately. We got lucky and sat at the same table Anthony Bourdain filmed his, "food porn" episode of "No Reservations", I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this place a 4 after trying the soft serve? Gosh, who poked me in the eye that day? So it's expensive. And the portions are teeny. But the soft serve is a 5.Also a 5 is the banana cake....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Gods of swine, thou hast bestowed upon us, thy divine creation, Bo Ssam. I humbly thank thee for thy gifts of succulent, fatty, fall off the bone tender roasted pig. Ginormous pork shoulder that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Another review by my hubby in NYC on business. He's eating a lot better than me this week...)I instinctively recoil from super-hyped-up eateries, but Momofuku Ssam Bar deserves its adoring press and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The soft serve ice cream is good but really....you're paying for the neat concept and not for quality ingredients. Overpriced is everything. The crack pie is very sweet and similar to a butter tart...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! cakes are sooo rich and dense. they also let me try the carrot cake.. i would have gotten it, but i dont think i could have finished the choco cake and carrot cake. the deserts are kinda pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was blown away by the cereal milk soft serve. Man, it reminded me of the days eating cereal in front of Saturday morning cartoons. I tried the marshmallow cereal milk and it was like getting to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I am not a fan of the gimmicky cereal milk soft serve. Yes, it's a blast of nostalgia, but really, it just tastes like soggy brand name cereal. I got a big kick out of it the first time,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i know momofuku gets so much hype but it has never let me down!my last dinner at ssam was around $170 (incl.tip)-oysters w/ kimchi consomme- i love kimchi and i really love oysters, this is a perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty brunch.I recommend the seasonal pickles, a ginger beer and one of the ham brunch dishes- I had one that was egg, ham and biscuit with gravy, It was pretty amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, from all the rave and hype from others, I expected this place to be much better. We ordered some of their popular dishes - the spicy rice cake, pork buns, fried brussels sprouts, and pork...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back today and tried their banana cake. Five dollars per slice and it was a fairly big slice. The banana cake was really good with layers of banana cake, some kind of cream, and sweet toffee...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing $25 lunch.Had an oyster, the pork buns, and the spicy rice cakes, with blondie pie for dessert. My brother had some braised brisket and the kimchi apple salad.The oyster came with a kimchi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing like some crack pie to celebrate Pi Day.Each bite brought a different note of sweetness and rich flavor. One of sugar's brightest moments! I also like how all the buttery baking smells waft...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was in NY for a couple days last week, was reluctant to ditch a dinner at Le Bernardin to come meet some friends here but i left impressed and satisfied.I think we tried nearly everything on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First on my list of restaurants for my NYC visit. Our party of nine made a reservation for the pig butt feast; and we received a 6:30pm time slot on Sunday.DECOR: standard, sleek NYC casual restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i just want to put it out here that i am a very nice person. super nice. exceedingly nice. contrary to what you might have heard.i stopped at momofuku bakery to get some desserts for a dinner i was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having dinner at Momofuky Ssam, our party of nine moved over the Milk bar for desert. The nice thing about having such a big group is that you get to try a little bit of everything. Our group...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got myself over to Milk Bar after eating dinner in the area. My boyfriend brought me Milk Bar cookies a couple times and I have become absolutely smitten (with the cookies... and with him...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I didn't follow the weak star rating here--I went and entered a rubicon. Skimming through and reading a few reviews here struck me that many people didn't understand the concept. I think it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: March 14thPeople: MeganMy tab: ~$55Somehow I've forgotten to review this place in all the half dozen times I've been. It's too bad, because it probably would have gotten 4 stars on my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Run, don't walk to this tasty haven! First off, they let you sample the flavors and the containers are ridiculously large for samples! Easily 4 or 5 bits of ice cream in one sample! So go ahead, test...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how many times I say the name 'Momofuku,' friends and family members alike cannot pronounce it and always give me this quizzical look like I'm in my own universe filled with strange...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here specifically for the pork buns :]SO GOOD. I love fatty pork.The location is kind of random, and the exterior is really plain. I love the inside decor though.It was funny. I only came for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The momofuku enterprise is kind of polarizing; some people love the restaurants, others find them overrated. For me, momofuku serves a niche; I come here when I want asian food that is non-traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get this place. Expensive. In a random part of NYC. Hiding behind the Ssam Bar. Expensive. and the cookies etc didn't really look all that great...sort of looked like a messy explosion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated, overpriced and the food is underwhelming. The point of twisting traditional dishes is to give them a positive and exciting spin. However, after eating here, I really wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came in hungry and a bit tipsy. Had pork belly buns, BBQ sandwich, apple/kim chee/bacon plate, Pork Shoulder Steak, Spicy Pork Sausage & Rice Cakes and Grilled Hanger Steak (no, not all by myself)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends keep coming back and I keep tagging along even though I personally don't like super-sweet desserts. Recently, we came and decided to try the various flavors of soft serve. It's not just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't lie - I was a little disappointed in the bakery/milk bar. I tried the cereal milk soft serve (Lucky Charms) and the chocolate chip cookie with cornflakes and marshmallows. Both were good but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious. Get the buns.Menu is tough to get through. Three different country hams? WTF?Gotta love their groundbreaking credit card policy: "No more than four credit cards accepted" is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sugar on steroids. Crack pie and candy bar pie are like eating sugar straight up out of the jar. Just the way I like it. Cereal milk soft serve tastes just like the bottom of a... you guessed it,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strictly 5 stars for their cookies. They are so momofuking good! The cornflake marshmallow cookie has an amazing texture and taste. It's what would be born if a rice krispie treat had a baby with a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's talk about the waitress first. She was not at all friendly, lukewarm at most. She didn't bother to introduce the menu too much. I ordered the pork bun like everybody else here recommended and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I've read a lot of good reviews and publicity about the ice cream here but what I had I just didn't like. This week's flavors are cereal milk and the VERY HELPFUL counter person suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. The table ordered country ham (it came w/ a baguette and a toffee-tasting dip) and pork buns. I ordered the mussels as my main course and a Japanese sake. I really don't remember...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just bought an Esqure magazine the other day and the main feature was on the best breakfasts in the country. I like that they didn't just dwell on big cities, but really went out of their way and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the prices are pretty outrageous, but I had to try a cookie and pork bun.It was rediculous how good the Choc chip/marshmallow/cornflake cookie and the pork bun was. Salty sweet is my downfall. And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my standards for dessert are too high, but there was nothing that stood about what I ordered except for the PRICES. Crack pie? You mean butter, sugar, and flour?? You expect me to pay WHAT...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm I really loved the food here. After reading one good review after another and hearing rumors of Crazy Dave, I finally decided I had to check this place out. The wait is a bit obnoxious but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOSH! I can't wait to go back. WHEN, WHEN, WHEN? This place is so original and creative and fun. It's very casual (no where to sit, just high tables to stand at). The choc...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went back here against my will in january for dinner. i was bribed by a free dinner. my friend and i waited for about 1.5 hours in the bakery next door. the hostess there was friendly, and promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got the $4 marshmallow cereal soft serve and $1.75 compost cookie. The soft serve tasted exactly like lucky charms, kinda weird. I still can't figure out if I liked it or not. It was too rich for me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The prices here were pretty silly, and the chocolate milk I ordered tasted slightly rancid.On the upside, the corn cookie I had was simply scrumptious and my friend, ran into her childhood hero, Lisa...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm. The honeymoon period seems to be over for me (it only took two dates). My first visit was a 5-star affair, but today, I found that the new menu has taken away all the sordid pleasure I found in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn cookie.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience here has been lovingly seared into my memory and though I dined here many moons ago I will forever cherish my unforgettable evening at Momofuku. It was my first time in the Big City and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I heard about Dave Chang's newest I wanted to try it - I knew if the ice cream was as good as his heavenly pork buns (which I liken to biting into a baby's butt), it would be a delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
