Momofuku

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For two star Japanese, try Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York. This place is located in the E. Village area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place is open late.

User Reviews of Momofuku

Yelp.com Review - by Ken L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like that I can add a personal review of this restaurant because it means I've been fortunate enough to snag a reservation. And doubly fortunate since I don't even live in NY city and was able to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by paula t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros:1. didn't leave hungry2. caviar inside poached egg is what I'd like for brunch from now on3. animal cracker ice cream/peach soda is a nice fun ending 4. foie gras & riesling jelly & lychee & pine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew c.

5.0 of 5 stars. 10 Things I Hate About Ko1) I hate how you think you're so cool and hip.2) I hate how you never have time for me.3) I hate how you make me click through your website in frantic anticipation every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I kinda feel like I just finished a book that got rave reviews but I just thought was ehhh. Maybe I didn't "get it?"First of all, the resy was like, ridiculously easy for me to get.I definitely wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Does anyone else out there think David Chang is sleeping with the entire world?I've been to almost all of his restaurants, and very few items have impressed. Like, the pork butt at Ssam Bar (but too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by KM M.

5.0 of 5 stars. We lucked into reservations and went by for a 10:00 reservation last night. Obviously, it's an extensive chef's tasting menu, as others have commented, but it was particularly interesting to us...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Momo F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hi. I'm from out of state and have a reservation for dinner this Tuesday 10/6. My companion did not make the trip. If you would like to share the reservation with me, write me at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to say that I am not a big fan of David Chang's after going to all his other restaurants. While I like those places, I always felt everything was overrated and overpriced. But after coming to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The new fall menu went something like this...-beef cheeks and kohlrabi over a parsnip and mustard puree-shrimp confit, apple and cilantro-pork rind with several hot spices accompanied by a black...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I actually joined Yelp just so I could write a review of Ko. I'll be brief, since copious reviews already exist. I thought it would be more difficult than it was to get a reservation, but I went for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Need to sign up for the website and be ready to click for your reservation spot at 10am sharp. @$100/pop would seem a bit extravagant but you are getting 10 dishes of food so come hungry. I would say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food coma! 16 freakin' courses over 3 hours for the pre fixe lunch sitting. My body shut down for a 3 hour nap afterwards.I recommend ko not only for the creative, innovative and delicious food, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Noel R.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's really not much to complain about. Personal attention, and delicious innovative dishes. Considering the amount and the quality of food it was fair value. Ko's reputation is so good that it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. So exciting to finally get a reservation here!! I think the hype is deserved; it was a great experience and great food. And I do think the food is definitely worth the $100 for the ten courses, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jane d.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 rounded up to 5."son of" a gun, this place had some thoughtful, tasty dishes... i loved the 12-seat counter for an up-close cooking demo by david chang.my faves:-black pepper biscuit amuse-shaved...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Y C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was starting to get skeptical about the greatness of David Chang and his empire but then I snagged a last minute reservation to Ko and even with all the hype, the place completely exceeded my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by William T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a great meal. The only reason it falls short of five stars is the presence of a few dishes that, although good, were not transcendent.Some brief background: I'm a father of young kids, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The hubby and I finally made it here last night and it lived up to the hype. we did the dinner with the wine pairings, we figured it may be a Monday but we're going to make it count. so yes we dropped...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison E.

5.0 of 5 stars. when we asked the concierge at our hotel about momofuku ko, he almost congratulated us on our restaurant choice. once we got there, we understood why. this small, sleek and hip (but with no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by diane c.

5.0 of 5 stars. 10 courses for $100 = best meal on earth! Momofuku Ko goes down as the best dining experience of my life - and not only because the food rocked. The L shaped bar was no frills, intimate, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Tasty, gourmet, and OVERPRICED. I mean ...come ON!Don't let the hype fool you on this one. I think this one of those "trendy" spots that people rave about. Try Ippudo instead, now THAT'S a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food but the overall experience was hugely disappointing. I would say the energy at the restaurant was similar to a funeral home and our chef (or the guy who plated) delivered our courses with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Calvin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't usually review a great restaurant until I have eaten their at least 4-5 times, but I will break my rule for this instance - I do not foresee myself coming back to KO for another 6 months. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim E.

5.0 of 5 stars. If Yelp had half stars, I would give 4.5 stars. I went for dinner a few weeks ago. The food is so innovative and meticulously prepared that it's hard not to give the place 5 stars. Every course is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Momofuku Ko is one of chef David Chang's four genius creations and THE hardest to get a reservation for.Getting a reservation requires strenuous mouse-clicking efforts thanks to their stringent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. $100 = 10 delectable courses for dinner, including (amazing) foie gras and caviar. Anyone who thinks the price is unjustified needs to wrap their heads around that equation up there. I was certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leiti H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Could it be? Uni with tofu skin? The sticky orange stuff of the sea clings to wrinkly pale-yellow shreds in its own slightly slimy sauce. A sublime reunion of strangers. "What is this?" I ask Peter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yee Gan O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should be a millionaire by now!! I missed my chance to buy a winning lottery ticket when lady luck was shining on me so brightly!Having read the horror stories of people having to wait months to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I could give it a rating between 4 and 5 stars I would. 1. I really like their music play-list 2. I can't remember all the dishes I had 3. I wish I could take pictures 4. I like that I did not need...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven H.

4.0 of 5 stars. After all the hype and 5-star Yelp reviews, I couldn't wait to be blown away. Even though that didn't happen, I'm happy that I tried Ko. It was a great experience, and some of the dishes were very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yu-Ching L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was a lot of drama trying to get reservations to this bad boy but I'm glad I did. My 4-star review has a lot to do with the fact that I was part of this "elite" club that had the privilege of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Umi H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally got in for the $160 lunch menu. The $95 for the wine pairing is a bit too much, so my boyfriend and I got a bottle of excellent sparkling rose for $50, followed by a half bottle of a dry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitchell B.

3.0 of 5 stars. We have eaten at Ssam Bar and Noodle Bar several times each and greatly looked forward to visiting Ko. In a nutshell: good, not great. Ko, as everyone knows, occupies the space where Noodle Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by thomas c.

5.0 of 5 stars. seriously! have gone there several times and ordered something different each time. Everything has been scrumptious. Im not usually a fancy drink sort of guy. But the bartender, or should i say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saturday lunch: 20 courses over 3 hours.I was delirious after the meal, even without having any alcohol!My friend has superb ko reservation skills and scored us the lunch reservation. I came into town...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was told that if I could get a reservation within 7 days of trying, I would get taken for free. I won't tell you my tactics because I plan on going back :) But I did score!I am a pretty hardcore...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yesterday I couldn't concentrate in anticipation of dinner. Today I can't concentrate because my mind has been blown by one of the best meals of my life. Also, I'm hung over.We showed up early for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to my boyfriend's super speedy clicking skills, we scored a reservation for 9:10 on a Saturday night. Momofuku Ko was our first dining experience in New York, and I have to say that they set...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Some people really like this place and like to write a lot about how much they like it. I'll keep it short.I went amidst all the fuss. It wasn't worth it. I left not very full. If there's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jisoo H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yeah. You know. It's really as great as everyone says it is.And David Chang is a satanic genius. If you're a happy drunk, the wine pairing will make you delirious. Literally, fucking delirious. As the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Malcolm R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here a couple of months ago, so fortunately for you (or unfortunately), I can't list and comment on everything I ate, but it seems the other reviews have that covered.....Just wanted to mention...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by celeste f.

5.0 of 5 stars. 12 people , 12 people only , so intimate it transports u right out of nyc, u feel far away from the noise and people just out the front door...its like a club, the cool club, most people can't get in,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard the hype so I figured I should try. I decided not to read anything about it or look at any pictures so I could go in with a clear mind.Reservations are done 6 days in advance and open at 10AM....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. a haiku: unbelievable / believe the hype, chang's a genius / click fast for rezzies
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Windy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. A special restaurant with only 12 seats, Momofuku Ko serves tasting menu both for dinner at $100 for lunch at $160. The web only reservation system needs your credit card to secure a spot, as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The pressure! I feel like my sacred and epic dining experience at Momofuku Ko, the one we waited two months of mouse clicking to get, should be honored with an equally impressive, sleek and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew D.

5.0 of 5 stars. An exquisite evening.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Randall S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. David Chang excels here. Perhaps the best short ribs I ever had. Some amazing bread too. Great fish. I never knew funnel cake could be great. The atmosphere and the counter service is not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spent all day yesterday reading about Ko, getting ready for this culinary adventure, and waiting to see if it could possibly live up to the hype. The food was awe inspiring.....really incredible....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. First of all, I'm 5 for 5 on getting Ko reservations. I put together a "Complete Guide to Getting Momofuku Ko Reservations" on this site:http://tinyurl.com/quewqwMy recent meal at Ko was excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas W.

5.0 of 5 stars. It really is all that. I was suspicious after some shoddy meals at Noodle Bar and Saam Bar as to whether Chang was actually worth the hype. My meals at both of those places tended to suggest the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, not great. Definitely not worth the hassle to get a reservation. The food was fairly inventive and tasty, but the cooks were less than friendly, and how good can service be when you're sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by RATESH C.

4.0 of 5 stars. forgot the name of the pork sandwhich looking think i had - but it was super duper good. decent miso chicken, but i would have to say the miso ramen in edgewater,NJ mitsuwa food court was way better..
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

3.0 of 5 stars. WHOA WHOA WHOA -- NOT 4.5 stars people!This place has the cutest ambiance ever. So cute.We tried a lot of stuff. The highlights; The soy sauce egg was a wonderful creamy texture.The so-so:The potato...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi N.

2.0 of 5 stars. overratedthe chefs looked so blah and worn down like they didn't wanna be there... even tho it was their music selection and i'd be totally bopping to the music if i were them... maybe its the way the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I liked it. The food was amazing - just overpriced. The internet reservation gimmick is absurd.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

5.0 of 5 stars. here's a tip for getting a reservation at Ko...try the morning after st. patty's day....it was my first try and perhaps it was the luck of the irish...a few seconds after 10am all i see are red...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by esther k.

4.0 of 5 stars. what can i say after 79 reviews? it's amazing. it's incredible. i can't remember the last time i was excited to eat because of the food and not because of who i was with.if you've read my past mmfk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by big sue y.

4.0 of 5 stars. how do people do half stars? i want to give it 4.5 stars! i was really disappointed they didn't do the deep fried short ribs because i've been hearing about them...but the steak that they served was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Come if you don't mind the rudeness

Absolutely horrible, horrible service. Every time I go here I feel I need to kow-tow to the waiters and greeters there just to get a seat or food to be served promptly. Employees just don't care. They see mad,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, it's a foodie experience that you should probably try and fit in to your lifetime. Well, if you're adventurous and don't mind eating anything and everything. Trust me, you're not going to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Teetering on the edge of 3 stars. I give it the benefit of the doubt because they are trying all sorts of experiments and really sticking their necks out. You truly get a parade of plates over your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Try the buns. Interesting eclectic interpretations of dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

5.0 of 5 stars. As everyone pretty much knows or expects, the food here is creative and delicious. You can expect to experience interesting flavor and texture combinations as well as great raw ingredients.I went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've dined at Ko eight times in the past eight months (mostly at lunch). Last night I had my third dinner, and I am pleased to report that all of the meals are true five star experiences. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I cant remember the dishes I had but I personally think it is worth trying. I have been to his two other restos prior to going to Ko so i had some expectations. But it was a pleasant surprise. I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here's a cute little story for you.March 6, 2009. My 23rd birthday. We step out of the cab at 14th and 1st - right smack in gritty East Village. I think, "Oh god, I hope he's not taking me to Gray's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff F.

5.0 of 5 stars. finally scored a reservation after months of trying. i read some earlier reviews of people saying that the chefs were a little rude. our experience was completely different. everyone was very eager...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles K.

5.0 of 5 stars. If all you care about is food, this place is one of the best. I have been here four times. The best meal of my life is their lunch. No need to go into details as it is well covered on this review...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Princess M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is my second experience. My first experience in June 2008 was much better. Overall, the menu 8 months later is still largely similar to the one I tried last year.You still get 10 courses. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal T.

3.0 of 5 stars. First off, under "Alcohol" ratings, why are there 64 votes for "None"? Are all these people smart? (Or am I the idiot and maybe they don't serve alcohol at lunch?) Ko has had wine pairings since the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hideki K.

4.0 of 5 stars. How do people have pictures posted on Yelp of Momofuku ko's dishes? Ever see Memento? Well, the main character is me when it comes to dining out and specific dishes I've eaten. Unless I take a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MARK M.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I can sayKo GOI think we had about 18 courseswent for lunchcost me about 700 for lunch for 2would do it again tomorrowTry it !!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by carolyn f.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was here for dinner last night and the food is pretty impressive. Everything is cooked in front of you, so you can see how the chefs prepare each ingredient. A couple of the dishes were quite unique...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ended up here completely by accident one night and it was stellar, but expensive. The shaved foie gras lychee gelle was a highlight, and having the cereal milk dessert well before Momo Milk opened up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The question that most people will ask about this restaurant is this: "Was it worth it?". Basically this breaks down into two parts: 1) Was it worth spending all that time trying to get reservations?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here a little less than a year ago and the entire experience overall ranks as one of the more memorable meals I've had in NYC. For the experience factor, I think it is to your advantage to in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally got a reservation and what a delightful experience. $100 tasting menu featured 10 courses of fun and exciting dining! There were some experiments that rocked....and some that were a bit off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jialing W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been trying to get reservations since Ko opened, and finally was able to snag one to celebrate the BF's birthday. What a great present. We were both thoroughly impressed. Dining will never be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Serena H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will be able to recite all ten courses for the rest of my life.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

5.0 of 5 stars. A place that is not to be missed for the serious gourmand. Fresh, innovative, sophisticated and just a whole lot of fun. I found every dish very good and some outstanding. The wine/sake pairing is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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overpriced, average dishes, but good steamed buns

Long waits for salty average food. I've orderd the pork ramen and kimchi stew. Both were extremely salty and below average. Much better ramen can be found at Ramen Sategaya a few block down on 1st ave. So far,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Date Visited: November 26thPeople: MeganMy tab: ~$175Worth the wait, and then some. The most inventive meal I've ever had. The Fois Gras Snowcone is nearly worth the total bill, I can still feel it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Manesh P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for lunch and was absolutely wowed. By my last count, it was 17 courses and worth every penny of the $160. In fact, if you think about it, the meal nets out to less than $10 per plate. Granted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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BAD BAD BAD

160 Bucks for a BAR Seat? BAD attitude (unpaired access policy not clearly declared is an example) and Unpolite Policy? Neither Was GOD in Corduroy Trousers serving or cooking We could tollerate this way to do...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Man was I disappointed. Two words - overrated and overpriced. Surprisingly, it included a decent amount of food and I could not finish some of them. Many dishes were far too salty. All of the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christa A.

4.0 of 5 stars. YUMMY!!! This restaurant has delicious food - lots of cool cominations of flavors. Love the plank, community tables and the open-air kitchen. Highly recommend it for the food and the experience.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erin l.

3.0 of 5 stars. food was okay, but i've had better. kinda let down but def an experience.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

5.0 of 5 stars. After 6 months of trying for a vaunted ressy at Ko, I finally lucked out. By that time, I had built Ko into some sort of dreamland in my mind, where David Chang does back-flips off the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mind blowing. I was blowed out, seriously. I did a favor for a pal and his wife and they treated me to an experience at Ko as a thank you. When we walked in the ladies up front were very nice and saw...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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worth the wait

It has been a while since I went, but it definitely worth the wait. All of the courses were interesting and well done. I had a late reservation and the chef's seemed more chatty than mentioned in previous...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

5.0 of 5 stars. i'm just happy that my friend who's very good at getting reservations at momofuku ko invited me here.food was amazing. even the stuff that wasn't amazing was better because it felt so goddamn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the most divine dining experience I've had in a restaurant in the this great culinary capital of ours. Let me start with the hostesses, two angelic girls, more than willing to answer the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich B.

5.0 of 5 stars. F'n Stupendous.Contrary to a few other reviewers, we found the staff welcoming and attentive. They took great care of us. I will say that the chefs were not overly chatty or friendly, but there was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Umm, no. Sorry, call me high maintenance, call me crazy, but I just can't justify spending 2 hours of my life and $200 to sit on a stool while a surly chef shoves my food at me. Service is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Interesting concept where 3-4 of the courses are different for each person that way you can switch around. I felt like 60% of the dishes were amazing and 40% pretty mediocre. The vegetables were very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think I've fallen in love and I don't know how to snap out of it.This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime meals that is too rich to sit through again but too wonderful not to experience.I came here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I kowtow to the lucky peach... you had me at "hello".Wifey and I are not new to the Momofuku brand. We ate at this very spot a year ago when it used to be the original Momofuku noodle bar.When we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. the only regret i have about momofuku ko is not starving myself the entire day before. there was so much deliciousness i didn't know what to do with myself. like many others i think the most...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I really don't know how someone could come to this restaurant and not totally love it. First of all, I thought the ambience was amazing. Yes, it is a small counter establishment, and the chefs...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pretty amazing... not sure what the naysayers were expecting. We had a delicious meal w/ drink pairing and couldn't be happier! Go there now. We were made to wait about 45 minutes before sitting...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma L.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was ok - yes, just ok. It was not the best meal of my life and maybe I shouldn't have had such high expectations being that .....I was one of twelve diners that night within the whole world. I'll...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I managed to get a 4 person reservation for lunch at noon on a Sunday, after much frustration dealing with the online reservation system, and while I'm not usually one to buy into restaurant hype, a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was good, but for all the hassle and hype, I have to say thumbs down to Mko. I don't want to belabor the point of the res system, but it did set the tone for the meal we had.The food was just...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, I finally made it. This was on my "bucket list." Had to try it once. I could only manage to get a 1-person reservation, so i made the solo trek from across the Hudson, and arrived 2 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel K.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4.5. I really enjoyed my time here with my brother. Good pacing, the fluke, foie gras, duck and the soups were outstanding. For my deduction, somewhere along the line i tripped up on a food allergy...
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Good but uneven, terrible cancellation policy

I went to Ko before, sometime this spring. The food was very uneven--some dishes were completely outstanding while others were utterly forgettable. After all the hype I was prepared to be completely blown...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter A.

3.0 of 5 stars. All that clicking to be let down by some uninspired, "seen-it done-that" meals. Its all about hype and good marketing for this place. Service was spot on and decor was simple. The meals however...
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Yelp.com Review - by michael h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I found the first few dishes uninspiring after all the hype and rave reviews. Some of the dishes were very creative but still overrated and others were just mediocre. For the price and amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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chang's original by rebecca l. at InsiderPages

you can't beat this place. sure, it's all hyped up, but the food deserves the accolades. i've never waited longer that 40 minutes to be seated and i've never been disappointed by anything on the menu, of which...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I clicked. And I clicked. And two months later, I came...not realizing that the Asian man I was interrogating was David Chang. I kowtow to the shaved foie gras/riesling gelee/lychee/pine nut...
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Yelp.com Review - by cindy w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Anyone who is able to acquire a reservation deserves 5 stars themselves. That is a feat itself! The 'wow' factor was inconsistent.The dishes that shone was also his most creative:Hamachi with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

2.0 of 5 stars. BOYCOTTING DAVID CHANG! I woke up early on Labor Day just so I could sneak in a resy while others were sleeping. This was my 3rd attempt. Prior to this, I had seen the green checkmark twice. On Labor...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend warned me that eating here would turn me into a David Chang crack addict and she was right. She claimed to dream about the food often and after our dinner here, I was jonesing two days later...
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Yelp.com Review - by Simon L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like Totoraku in LA, Momofuku Ko appears to be that restaurant that everyone wants to go to due to the popularity of the food coupled with the difficulty in obtaining a seating. Unlike Totoraku,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elton L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a great meal at Ko. No complaints, i enjoyed all my dishes and there were a couple of outstanding ones- my favorites were the egg caviar, corn ravioli, and duck breast. The yellow cake ice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

5.0 of 5 stars. They say the harder you work, the luckier you get. Furiously clicking the refresh button at 10 AM and arduously searching 1st Avenue for a sign or awning, signifying that I have found the holy grail,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

5.0 of 5 stars. WHOA! One of the best meals I have ever ever ever had. So fresh, exquisite, flavorful and strange, all at the same time.First, the atmosphere. Very similar to Momofuku Noodle. Only 12-14 seats total....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenilee p.

5.0 of 5 stars. there are a number of things that i really loved about this restaurant before even having the opportunity to eat here. the first of which is that when you get the reservation, you feel extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by l w.

3.0 of 5 stars. I managed to get another reservation not long after my first one, it has just taken me a while to get around to Yelping it. The main problem the second time around was the small size of the portions....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lora c.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I left Ko last night rather unimpressed. While the food was good, it didn't strike me as memorable and I struggled over whether or not the pricey meal was worth it (I intern at a media company that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by G P.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.25 stars (sorry...)Had dinner w/ three other people on Friday night. (I like to add that I managed to get two reservations this week! hahaaha) Let's start off with the rating. I'm giving it 3.25...
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Yelp.com Review - by K L.

5.0 of 5 stars. K finally was lucky enough to get reservations for four here after months of fast (but not fast enough) clicking at 10am. I was one of the lucky ones that he invited. =)This place definitely did not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, but I don't think I'll be back. I think I could get a better meal somewhere else for $100. If you're feeling like something "different" then this place will satisfy that. Though the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cassandra n.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll say it: Better than Per Se. Why? Because I left Per Se with stars in my eyes, but i left Ko feeling truly humbled.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Far too expensive - disappointing

After trying and trying and trying and trying and trying... (I stop here but you got me), I finally scored a table for 3 friends and me at Ko. The dinner set us back $235 each with drinks and 15% tip. I think...
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Yelp.com Review - by Soozie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hmm......I consider myself a harsh critic (excluding myself of course!) and am real stingy when it comes to doling out 5 star reviews. In fact, I'm sure there's only a handful of places I've given the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Foie grass with riesling jelly lychee and pinenuts was to die for! There has never been an establishment to make me so giddy about one of their dishes.... ugh.. a must.
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't feel the need to write a long review for this one...but if you can get a reservation it is worth it if you got the $100 (or more for the pairing.)This is one of the best meals "expensive" meals...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear David Chang,When I got the news last week that I was going to get to dine at your illustrious establishment, my knees went week. I adore food, your places in particular, and all things difficult...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuki M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went this past Monday for a 7p seat. My friend, who had the chance to dine there once before, and I were really excited to go. I was surprised by the other patrons, as I could not imagine them...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pavitra G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ah, ko. How I long awaited your ten course meal. I almost gave up on you, but I think the ko gods felt my hope withering and somehow I was able to snag an 8:15 reservation yesterday, thereby ending...
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Getting the reservation is the hardest part but completely worth the effort. Dubya and I had been trying for months before he serendipitously lucked out last week. We made a pact that if either of us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by evan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. daaaaaamn dat shit was TASTY
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cognitive Dissonance.According to Britannica.com, this psychological phenomenon is "the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information."I had spent several...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janelle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Right before I was about to go to Ko I heard that they serve men one thing and women another. I was really freaked out I would not get some short ribs because I had lady parts. Now that I have been...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack C.

5.0 of 5 stars. David Chang has recalibrated my tastebuds. I had to go through my past yelp reviews and knock most everything else down a star because Ko is so momofukin' amazing. I've been an aspiring foodie (read:...
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Yelp.com Review - by Restaurant Savant S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful , wonderful , wonderfulOne of the most inventive chefs in NY today , David Chang is a James Beard award winner , and with all that signifies , this restaurant is a must go ..... but , take...
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Fantastic, once in a lifetime experience

Just got home from Momofuku Ko after having had a memorable dinner there! The place is fantastic that I can't put words into motion to describe the experience...the fact that David himself cooks and serves...
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Yelp.com Review - by Micah s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Son of a Peach...... Lucky that is.I Really had dreams about my experience there the night that I ate there. There were visions of Pork Belly and Chefs dancing in my head. I am sure the wine...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn Sparky for reviewing this before me. I thought I had it. He does do a really good job of detailing the menu so I won't go into it. Instead, I'm going to focus on the experience because when you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mike b.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is all you need to know about Momofuku Ko:FOIE GRAS WITH RIESLING JELLY LYCHEE AND PINENUTS ... FOIE GRAS WITH RIESLING JELLY LYCHEE AND PINENUTS ... FOIE GRAS WITH RIESLING JELLY LYCHEE AND...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend got a reservation for us at Momofuku Ko just in time for a special celebration :D... As with everybody else in New York, we've been trying day and night for weeks (ever since the...
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Yelp.com Review - by sparky n.

5.0 of 5 stars. david chang's new momofuku ko, in the east village, nyc... 10 seats at the bar on stools with footstep and hooks for purses under the bar. open kitchen where dished are either prepared or finished by...
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Best restaurant. Ever.

This is some of the most exciting food anywhere in the U.S -- provided you can get a reservation in the 45 seconds before tables are fully booked on-line each day at 10 A.M. David Chang et al. are geniuses,...
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expensive mediocre food

I've been to quite a few ramen places...both in new york and in Japan and this is mediocre at best. It is basically an American hipster version of Japanese ramen. What you get is very nice details...like the...
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Was just OK

My husband and I tried this place yesterday. For appetizers, we ordered the Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings which were really good. We also order the roasted potatoes ( I believe the menu has changed from whats...
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Too pricy

My wife and I tried this place last Friday. The place is tiny where some of the seats you may need to squeeze in. But the good thing is they cook right in front of you which is always fun to watch. We ordered...
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Tasty, but...

Finally got around to trying these world-famous noodles last night. The hype for this place is out of control. I can see what David Chang is trying to do, dressing up a down-home asian standard with a gourmet...
menupages.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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A little over rated I believe...

It was not a bad experience, but it did not seem worth the hubbub this place was receiving nor was it worth the wait for four people. The noodles were fine, I was not impressed with the ramen. The small plates...
menupages.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Bad ramen

Of all the ramen places i have been to nyc, this one is the worst. unauthentic, flavorless, and overpriced. There are so many good ramen places nearby, why waste time and money at this place? I just don't...
menupages.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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mmmmmmm....momofuku

The below individuals are so critical. I freakin love this place and go as often as I can....I've tried almost everything on the menu and can't get enough....Try it! And, yes, the pork buns are to die for....I...
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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i agree with someone (below)

I also consider myself a huge fan of ramen. but I totally agree with the person below me. momofuku is a type of trendy place for people who don't know and understand true quality of good food, and in this...
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Average noodles, steamed buns are ok

So I tried Momofuku after a co-worker recommended it to me. She knew I loved ramen and said that I would like this place. She couldn't have been more wrong. If you have had authentic ramen then stay away from...
menupages.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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insensible meal

Momofuku might not be the most authentic noodle shop out there, but that's not the main reason one should not patronize. From my experience, the broth tends to be over-flavored with soy sauce, and the noodles...
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Fatty pork...so bad but so good.

I've definitely had the most fattening meal in awhile at this cute little place. I dived into the dish containing noodles, berkshire pork, a poached egg, and broth for dipping. It was truly delightful, and...
menupages.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Not such a great value

I agree with a previous reviewer that everything tasted like pork. The noodles to which everyone raves about was sorely disappointing. I enjoy have a certain "chewiness" to my noodles and the noodles I had...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Always tasty

Even with all the effort that has been invested in Momofuku Ssam Bar the past few months, little Momofuku Noodle Bar has not been neglected. Some delicious new items have popped onto the menu: braised beef...
menupages.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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High quality

Notice this place is not getting the reviews it deserves. Just trust all the people waiting in line... this place serves delicious food with the highest quality ingredients. And you can really taste the...
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Everything tastes like pork

I liked the pork buns but almost everything on the menu has bacon which tastes exactly like the pork. Even the chicken was fatty and smoked and in turn tasted like pork. The weight wasn't too bad and it was...
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Not worth the pain.

My boyfriend and I ate at Momofuku this evening. The food was definitely delicious, but it was hard to enjoy it due to the obvious disregard for the comfort the customer. After being asked to wait outside in...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Above average, but not worth the hype

The ramen was good - tasty noodles, broth and ingredients. The Berkshire pork buns were tasty - but VERY fatty. Overall, not worth the wait, price and the hype, but if you're in the neighborhood and there's...
menupages.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Rude

Live in the neighborhood, long time customer. One of the first people to spread the word about the place. One of things that first brought me to this place again and again was the service, specifically the...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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To the guy below me

Get over it man. I'm asian and your so anal about your noodles. I'll admit it's not good but have you ever had a hamburger in Japan? It's adjusted to the local palate. No need to get your panties in a ruffle.
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eh

this place is not good times. it is overrated, overpriced, and overgay. the steamed buns are very smooth. only good feature. the sweetbreads weren't so sweet. food snobs. also, you must shower after dining in.
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Overrated ramen... for WHITE FOLKS

A sign of true ramen authenticity and goodness is the presence of Japanese FOBS or Japanese business men. These two species are nonexistent at Momofuku. I'm asian and am astounded by how (white) people keep...
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I am dreaming of pork buns and ramen

I dont know why there are so many haters out there for momofuku! My parents own a chinese/vietnamese restaurant and therefore I am very critical of asian food - this one is now in my top 5 favorite restaurants...
menupages.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yum!

Momofuku definitely has the best ramen in the city, much better than minca. and david chang's non-ramen dishes are even better than the ramen dishes. Real creativity with the cooking and an emphisis on local...
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Friendly service and great food

The service at Momofuku is amazing: I eat here a lot and the second I sit down, they have my drink ready for me. The wait staff is always ver y friendly. They have to deal with a large number of customers in a...
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I am surprised...

That people are so negative! I went this past July and had the softshell crabs with ramps and sour cherries and it was absolutely fabulous, I raved about it for days. Granted the space is tiny and the service...
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Stellar Ramen... poor service

After living in Japan for 2 years my wife and I concur that this was the best bowl of ramen we've had since leaving Osaka. Granted, we went during a low business hour so didn't have to deal with the obviously...
menupages.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Overrated!..... but worth trying

Undoubtedly overrated, but still worth a try. I had the momofuku ramen; the toppings, broth and pork were delicious, buttery soft and melting in my mouth. The lamest part was the actual noodles, which kind of...
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Overrated

I live around the corner and have gone to this noodle shop many times. At first it was nice to have a clean alternative to other noodle shops The food was good, especially the buns. However, I will never go...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Poor service

A friend of mine recommended Momofuku to me and a friend. 2 people. We arrived at 7:45, were told there would be a 20-25 minute wait which we thought we could handle. 25 minutes into our wai, a group of four...
menupages.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Salt anyone?

What is happening to this place? I thought the food was supposed to be great. I just went for lunch and we ordered the pork buns, Momofuku ramen, and chicken ramen. The pork buns were okay, but a bit too...
menupages.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Need more brave restauraunts like this

The first time I went, the head chef was there yelling at his staff which is a good thing, let me tell you. The beauty of this place is the real witty blending of different familiar Asian elements to create...
menupages.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Mamafufu

I've been here a few times and try to order different things. While the food is not bad, it is, to my disappointment, salty, especially the ramen, which is the house special. The buns are consistently good.
menupages.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Not a cheap eat

I don't understand the hype. The pork buns were good, but not $9 for 2 good, especially considering you can get them for a buck in Chinatown. The somen was not good- the noodles were soggy, the sauce was too...
menupages.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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It's pretty ah-ight

So i'm eating my leftovers right now - i got the noodles with the cold soup - with pork...and it is still pretty delicious....went there yesterday with my friend - we waited 20 minutes (which i didn't want to...
menupages.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Ignore the Hype

I've been wanting to go try Momofuku for awhile now, especially since I'm a fan of noodles. I met up with 2 other friends, to grab dinner there after work. Be warned, this is a hole in the wall. Place is super...
menupages.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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A Buns and Noodles!

I am a skeptical diner when it comes to noodles and ramen. I love food, love to eat, but also love a bargain. While it is possible to find fantastic noodles in chinatown for mere dollars, Momofuku really...
menupages.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Overrated and Not a Cheap Eat

Overrated. Noodles are fine, but there are good and cheap noodles around the city. The other dishes (especially the salad) were not that good, and were very small and expensive. I went with my partner and...
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It's worth waiting on line.

All the food here is fabulous. The buns are gorgeously silken and pillowy - delicious with any of the offered fillings. I find the hoison sauce on the buns to be just the right amount and the cucumbers provide...
menupages.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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One of the best.

Despite being packed to the gills from the moment they open, everyone who works here is pleasant and laid-back. I am at this moment in a state of near-delirium from the meal I just ate: chilled oysters on the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Not worthy of NY Mag 100 list

For the long line of customers waiting outside its doors at 10:30 p.m on a saturday night, and its inclusion on the "100 Places to Go" list in NY Magazine, I was expecting a real gustatory experience. The...
menupages.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Good. not awesome

I had the Dhitake buns for appetizer. These were awesom!!! Hoison sauce, shitake mushrooms and a few greens. Truly delish. I had the Ginger noodles (the only option for vegetarians) which were good too. The...
menupages.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Good ingredients gone wrong

After waiting for thirty minutes next door, we were seated and ordered. the buns were fatty, the asparagus was skimpy (like seven for $11!) and the noodles were undercooked. overall, the chefs seems to be...
menupages.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Not impressed

I read an article about Momofuku a few years ago and couldn't wait to try it. Well, was I let down. The service was slow the Momofuku ramen ok. . I know they use Berkshire pork and the sake selection is great...
menupages.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Not as good as other places

I decided to check this place out because a friend of mine told me about it. I ordered the Momofuku ramen. It wasn't very good. The broth was ok, not really slurpworthy, and there was one small piece of pork....
menupages.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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Decent

Probably won't make a special trip to go back, but the food was decent. The pork they use is noticeably high quality, but overall the food was nothing special. Nice place comfort wise, and the service was on...
menupages.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Tasty but not enough

As first time go-ers, the ramen was good, the pork buns were excellent as were the fried dumpling. A little too pricey for lunch, $150 (tip incl) for three people!
menupages.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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What's all the fuss about?

I've read rave reviews of Momofuku and when I finally went, I could not have been more disappointed. The pork buns are more like doughy pitas than delicious buns, the noodles are just okay, but nothing...
menupages.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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I love this place!!!

I've recently become obsessed with Momofuku's...I dream about the steamed pork buns and pan fried pork dumplings. And don't even get me started on the ramen dishes, so good. I never knew how much I could love...
menupages.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Tasty

The pork buns are to die for and the momofuku ramen is full of flavor. it has lots of different ingredients and the slow cooked egg is perfection. the non-noodle dishes are also interesting to try. all in all,...
menupages.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Ramen hybrid

If you're looking for a hybrid ramen place, this is your spot. Traditional ramen isn't supposed to taste like this... noodles are a bit chewy and they consistently give you too little broth. It's not bad, it's...
menupages.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Worth it

The momofuku ramen was excellent. The broth was perfect, the pork was great. However there is only one noodle dish (ginger scallion) as well as shitake dumplings for vegetarians. The rest of the menu had pork...
menupages.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Not worth it

There are so many great ramen places around the area. For some reasons, Momofuku's "ramen" are the darling of some food snobs. Is it a life changing experience knowing the fact that they use Bershire pork?...
menupages.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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Excellent- expensive.

After reading the reviews here, I expected Monofuku to be merely decent, but I was pleasantly surprised. By any standard, 23 bucks for a bowl of noodles (14) and a couple steamed buns (9) is a lot of money....
menupages.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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Great meal for one Jackson!

Who said one could not have a great dinner for a 20 dollars note? Go and check that place!
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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I wouldn't trust the culinary opinion...

...of anyone who didn't like this place. It is simply the best food bang for your buck in the city. Impossibly delish.
menupages.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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To-die-for Brussel Sprouts

The seasonal brussel sprouts dish with kimchee puree and bacon was so good I could've ordered another plate. The famed Berkshire prok bun was also delish. However, my friend ordered the chicken soup and we...
menupages.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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So-so food, not-so-great service..

I went with a friend. I ordered momofuku ramen while she ordered tsukemen (she asked for hot soup and they gave her soup on the side, which was nice). The service was quick, though not courteous. The food...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Ramen ok but not great

I have been to a couple good ramen places in the city, my favorite being Sapporo on 49th street. At Momofuku the broth was a little too salty and the shredded pork tasted like the kind at Chipotle's and would...
menupages.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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So seasoned in so many ways!

The owner really knows how to cook for the season. Can't wait to cuddle up with a bowl of ramen this winter.(every day) Best dumplings in manhattan.
menupages.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Good decor, but soup way too salty

The bar like seating is trendy and fun (reminds me of small ramen shops in Japan). The service is not on par with the level of Japanese service. Food is less than impressive. I ordered ramen with shredded...
menupages.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Worth the price

Considering how many lame bowls of ramen soup and especially kimchee jigae there are in new york city, this place is exceptional. It's totally worth the price, The broth is divine and it's packed full of...
menupages.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Overpriced

I just got back from my second visit to this noodle bar. I went back with a little apprehension...this was based on the prices of this place. seriously...$15 kim chi stew! Most other dishes are over $10. While...
menupages.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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Relaxed eats

Yes, pork belly is a bit fatty, and yes there is some oil in the broth but come on! If your taste runs on the pedestrian side of the culinary aisle, do slurp over your 50 cent salt broth at home leave me the...
menupages.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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Overrated Hipster food

The place looks nice and seems pretty hip. But you would think that the momofuku ramen, at $13 a bowl, is something special, something worth being the house special. It was just okay. The ingredients were good...
menupages.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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Don't let fame corrupt!

This restaurant couldn't possibly ask for better press. It is as if New York magazine exists only to celebrate this guy's existence. I have been maybe 10 times -- at this point it's become a ritual. Noodles...
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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Great bowls

I consider Momofuku the best bowl of ramen in town. The amazing broth is really the star--very substantial flavor to sink into on a cold day. Admittedly, there are springier noodles elsewhere (Minca Ramen...
menupages.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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$10 for 99 cent ramen

Overpriced extraordinarily ordinary noodles in a cramped, loud atmosphere. The pork buns were great, but what fried meat product isn't. Nothing special all around -- unclear what all the fuss is about.
menupages.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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Not worth it

I've eaten here twice so far and I have made up my mind to never go back. Steamed buns (I've tried the chicken and the pork) leave much to be desired. The rice cakes have a strong, disgusting cooking oil taste...
menupages.com - user review - 12/31/2004
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They Don't Deliver

Great food, but it has gotten incredibly crowded lately. Haven't seen a wait of less than half an hour in the past couple of months. Also, just tried to order delivery, but they don't deliver, nor do they take...
menupages.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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Great noodles for a cold day.

Cramped sitting but the momofuku ramen is delicious!
menupages.com - user review - 10/23/2004
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New York Magazine

"i've been to momofuku once, and it was an awesome experience--i can still taste the noodles! the atmosphere is casual (bar setting), not loud, pleasant... i found it relaxing...
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New York Magazine

a minimalist noodle shop rooted in tradition, not enslaved by it...
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AOL CityGuide

minimalist east village noodles...
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New York Magazine

In these labor-intensive times of house-curing and house-smoking, house-pickling has hit its stride. Pickled ramps garnish haute martinis and Gibsons. At Telepan, the brunch burger comes with pickles made...
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