PRICE:
Frommer's Highly Recommended

In 2007, this popular East Village noodle slurping destination moved from a tiny space to still small, but manageably sleek confines a few blocks up the street. Now there are a few communal tables along with a slightly larger bar. With the move came an expanded menu. Instead of only noodles, at the practically unclassifiable Momofuku, you will find such items on the menu as fried veal sweetbreads, spicy honeycomb tripe, grilled beef tongue, country ham and hash browns, and grits and shrimp -- this in a supposed Asian noodle bar. But despite the seemingly contradictory menu, the Southern-style Asian noodle combo works. Still, unless you have a craving for offal, come to Momofuku for the noodles; the ramen in particular. And in the Momofuku Ramen, a big bowl brimming with rich broth, noodles, shredded smoky pulled pork, and a poached egg (as if the dish needed more heartiness), you actually can get a taste of the South and of Asia all in one bowl. Of the hot items, the roasted brussels sprouts with a kimchee puree, bacon, and carrots is a revelation, while the steamed pork bun is stuffed with a side of pork belly. Service is brisk, but try to get to Momofuku early or for lunch, before the lines begin to form.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's New York City 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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