Noodles and Buns

I got to cross a big one off my list last night and am so excited to share it with you! If you're a true foodie like me then you know how exciting it is to go to a restaurant that's been on your list for as long as you can remember. That is me and Momofuku noodle bar. David Chang's other 2 restaurants are on my list as well so if anyone has any connections with the ultra exclusive Ko reservation system, please let me know!

I convinced my sister to come with me last night because I had some time to kill before a going-away party I was going to. The wait was only 15 minutes which I hear is nothing and we got to sit at the bar facing the kitchen where all the magic happens!

Not knowing the next time I would be back to noodle bar, we ordered way too much food, starting with the Brussels sprouts. If you can't tell by now, Brussels sprouts are my new thing. I have been getting them a lot and they're great! I used to hate them but probably only because I had no idea what they were.

Next we ordered the famous pork buns. They come 2 to an order which is not enough because I could have had them both to myself. They are amazing! There is a little cucumber in it which adds a crunch and with a little bit of the extremely hot hot sauce - it's the perfect combination.

Next came the chicken wings which are made to order. It was a big serving of about 6-8 wings so we couldn't even finish them before our ramen came out. The wings were good but probably the least favorite of the night. I'm glad I tried them because the waitress raved about them but I don't need to get them again.

For the finale we got the most recommended dish on the menu, the ramen. It's huge with an egg, lots of pork, noodles and broth. I'm a ramen novice so good thing my sister was there to teach me the correct way to eat a noodle bowl. I don't understand how people can finish this thing, but we had proof when the guy next to us ordered it and finished it in about 5 minutes and then he was gone.

Even after being so hyped up, Momofuku lived up to it's expectations. My favorite by far were the pork buns and would go back just to eat those. With it being so busy, I never felt rushed and the food was timed perfectly. We weren't bombarded with dishes and had enough time to finish each one before getting the next. If you plan on traveling down to First Avenue and 10th street anytime soon, try your hardest to get a seat facing the kitchen. It's an experience not to be missed!

Now I'm obsessed with getting a reservation for their fried chicken dinner. I need 5 friends to come with me so when the time comes (and it will) be ready to drop your plans in an instant!