Momofuku means " lucky peach" in Japanese, but since this restaurant specializes in ramen noodle soups, it's name was also probably inspired by the inventor of instant noodles, Momofuku Ando, of Nissin Foods, Japan.
Momofuku has become a cult classic on the NYC restaurant scene since it first opened in 2003, and you can expect a line almost any time of day. Our plan for Sunday was to get there right at noon when they opened, and we snagged a table right away! Here's a shot from the restaurant a little later in the day....
Here are a few highlights from our meal...
This is David Chang's spiked version of the classic Seven Eleven slurpy. Yes this slushie cocktail is as good as it looks! In fact it was so good, my lunch date is still talking about it! And of course when something is that delicious you need to try it in another flavor...
In my opinion this is one of the best deals in the city. A gourmet three course lunch for less than $10 a course! The menu changes daily, but here's a sample of what you can expect...
And even if you don't live in NYC, you can still enjoy David Chang's delicious soup and other specialties. He now has a cookbook that would make a great gift, and will definitely give you a collection of many new and interesting recipes to try. I bought it for my husband and he loves it!
Happy eating and drinking!