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Momofuku Noodle Bar

RamenNew York$$Check restaurant site

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of the best ramen restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.

Twenty years after David Chang opened on First Avenue, Momofuku Noodle Bar remains a fixed point in New York's dining landscape — influential enough, by most accounts, to have genuinely redrawn the city's appetite for ramen, and clear-ey…

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Rating (Google) 9.0
5,326 reviews
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Based on 5326 reviews
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Best for
date night and japanese
Price and pace
Moderate spend · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
New York · 171 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 5,326 reviews
Phone
(212) 777-7773
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What to order

Signature dishes at Momofuku Noodle Bar

Pork Belly Buns
Smoked Pork Ramen
Noodles with Spicy Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Why go

What makes Momofuku Noodle Bar worth the move

Momofuku Noodle Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Pork Belly Buns and Smoked Pork Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,326 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 5,326 Google reviews
Best for
date night and japanese
Style
Ramen in New York
Spend
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 5,326 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Pork Belly Buns, Smoked Pork Ramen, Noodles with Spicy Ginger-Scallion Sauce
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for Momofuku Noodle Bar

Google snapshot
9.0 from 5,326 reviews
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For now, Momofuku Noodle Bar holds a 9.0 rating across 5,326 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Momofuku Noodle Bar serve?

Momofuku Noodle Bar is a Ramen restaurant located in New York, New York. Twenty years after David Chang opened on First Avenue, Momofuku Noodle Bar remains a fixed point in New York's dining landscape — influential enough, by most accounts, to have genuinely redrawn the city's appetite for ramen, and clear-ey…

What is Momofuku Noodle Bar best for?

Momofuku Noodle Bar is best for japanese, bib gourmand, date night. Momofuku Noodle Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Pork Belly Buns and Smoked Pork Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,326 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Momofuku Noodle Bar?

Momofuku Noodle Bar is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 5,326 reviews

What should I order at Momofuku Noodle Bar?

Start with Pork Belly Buns, Smoked Pork Ramen and Noodles with Spicy Ginger-Scallion Sauce. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Momofuku Noodle Bar worth visiting?

Momofuku Noodle Bar holds a 9.0 Google rating from 5,326 reviews. Momofuku Noodle Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Pork Belly Buns and Smoked Pork Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,326 Google reviews.

Where is Momofuku Noodle Bar located?

Momofuku Noodle Bar is located at 171 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Momofuku Noodle Bar's hours?

Momofuku Noodle Bar's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Momofuku Noodle Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Momofuku Noodle Bar is tagged for date night dining. Momofuku Noodle Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Pork Belly Buns and Smoked Pork Ramen also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,326 Google reviews.

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