Rock star chef status still intact, James Beard Award-winning David Chang opened Momofuku Ssam Bar, his second venture, in 2006. Famous for its pork buns in particular and pork dishes in general, Momofuku Ssäm also offers a raw bar, small plates, country ham and the extremely limited seating you'd expect. James Beard Foundation: David Chang, Outstanding Chef winner (national), 2013
The New York Times: *** (excellent); Critics' Pick
New York magazine: *** (generally excellent); Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 26 food rating (extraordinary to perfection)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick
The Village Voice: Critics' Pick
"At freewheeling Ssam, you can drop in for just 30 minutes, have a snack
of one or two small dishes, pay just $20 for them. And yet the quality
of the food - its fastidious sourcing, vibrant seasoning and ingenious
grace notes - isn't dumbed down in the least for an informal context."
- Frank Bruni,
The New York Times, Dec. 2, 2008
Reservations not accepted. Full bar. Serving lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
ADDRESS
207 2nd Ave,
(near 13th St) ,
New York, NY 10003
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
WHAT WE SAY
Rock star chef status still intact, James Beard Award-winning David Chang opened Momofuku Ssam Bar, his second venture, in 2006. Famous for its pork buns in particular and pork dishes in general, Momofuku Ssäm also offers a raw bar, small plates, country ham and the extremely limited seating you'd expect.
WHAT THEY SAY
James Beard Foundation: David Chang, Outstanding Chef winner (national), 2013
The New York Times: *** (excellent); Critics' Pick
New York magazine: *** (generally excellent); Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 26 food rating (extraordinary to perfection)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick
The Village Voice: Critics' Pick
"At freewheeling Ssam, you can drop in for just 30 minutes, have a snack
of one or two small dishes, pay just $20 for them. And yet the quality
of the food - its fastidious sourcing, vibrant seasoning and ingenious
grace notes - isn't dumbed down in the least for an informal context."
- Frank Bruni,
The New York Times, Dec. 2, 2008
ADDITIONAL INFO
Reservations not accepted. Full bar. Serving lunch, dinner and late-night daily.