Momofuku Menu 2026: Ramen, Buns & Tasting Menus Across All Concepts

Momofuku is a restaurant group founded by chef David Chang in New York City in 2004. The name is a nod to Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant noodles. The group grew from a single noodle bar on First Avenue in Manhattan into a multi-concept restaurant empire spanning New York, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Its concepts include Noodle Bar, Ssam Bar, Ko, and Milk Bar (now a separate company).

Momofuku's most celebrated dish is the Pork Bun — a steamed bun filled with slow-roasted pork belly, hoisin, sliced cucumbers, and scallions. It became one of the most influential and widely-imitated dishes in modern American dining. The Momofuku Ramen (pork belly, poached egg, nori, bamboo shoots in a rich broth) is equally iconic and is what launched the original Noodle Bar in 2004.

Yes. Momofuku Ko holds two Michelin stars as of the 2025 Michelin Guide New York City. Ko offers a chef's tasting menu of 12–18 courses featuring fine-dining technique applied to Asian-American flavors. Ko requires a reservation made through a timed online reservation system, and seats are limited — booking well in advance is strongly recommended. Pricing changes seasonally; confirm current pricing when booking via the official site.

Bo Ssam is Momofuku Ssam Bar's signature whole roasted pork shoulder. It's cured overnight in sugar and salt, roasted low-and-slow until the exterior is caramelized, then brought to the table whole. It feeds 6–10 people and is served with rice, kimchi, oysters, ssam sauce, and nori for table-side wrapping. Because of the prep time, Bo Ssam requires advance pre-order — contact Ssam Bar directly or visit momofuku.com to arrange. It's also available to order as a kit to prepare at home.

Momofuku's pricing spans a wide range depending on the concept. Noodle Bar and Ssam Bar are casual dining with sharing plates; expect roughly $20–$45 per person before drinks at those locations. Momofuku Ko is a Michelin two-star tasting menu restaurant; pricing for the tasting menu alone is $255–$325+ per person as of 2025, not including beverages or service. Because menus change seasonally and pricing varies by location, confirm current pricing on the official Momofuku website or when making your reservation.

Momofuku locations as of 2026 include: New York City (Noodle Bar on First Avenue; Ssam Bar; Ko — reservation-only tasting menu; and the flagship East Village neighborhood), Washington D.C. (CCDC, a bar and sharing-plates concept), and Las Vegas (Noodle Bar inside the Cosmopolitan hotel). Some locations have opened and closed over the years — always confirm current open locations on momofuku.com before visiting.

Momofuku Milk Bar is a dessert brand co-founded by pastry chef Christina Tosi that originated within the Momofuku restaurant group. It's now operated as a separate standalone company. Milk Bar is known for the Crack Pie, Cereal Milk Soft Serve, Compost Cookie, and Birthday Cake Truffles. Milk Bar products are available at standalone Milk Bar shops (New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Toronto, and online) and through nationwide shipping on milkbarstore.com.

Yes, though Momofuku's menus are not vegetarian-forward. Noodle Bar offers a vegetable ramen and some vegetarian-adaptable dishes. Ssam Bar typically has a seasonal vegetable plate and rotating vegetable preparations. At Ko, the kitchen can often accommodate dietary restrictions when notified at the time of reservation — contact Ko directly to confirm what's possible for a given seating. Menus change frequently, so check the current menu at your location for up-to-date vegetarian and vegan availability.

Momofuku Ko uses a timed online reservation system — reservations open at a set time (typically two weeks out) and seats fill extremely quickly. The best approach is to: (1) create an account on the Ko reservation platform linked via momofuku.com; (2) set reminders for when reservations open for your target date; (3) have your party size and credit card ready at release time. Walk-in seating is extremely rare. Cancellation policies and deposit requirements apply — confirm these at the time of booking.