Momofuku Ssam Bar

Definitely a hyped up downtown hip spot, as witnessed by the crammed waiting area in the back (on top of the kitchen). Food was great, the hamachi and the hanger steak ssam were great, and the deconstructed pork buns were pretty tasty, but a little light on the hoisin. We sent back the momfuku ssam (pretty dry... not so pleasing on the palate), but the rioja was delicious and it was great overall.

Just a quick note....Part of the fun of going to Momofuku was creating your own meal. Although the selections/tooppings/additions did not change, you could could try new combinations everytime you went it. I guess this presented too much work for them, or was not as financially beneficial, but my days at Momofuku are over.

Fast, easy, feels like a chipotle (low on atmosphere) but the food is soooo good.

To “still hungry”. Just eat a little bit more and you won’t be still hungry. It sounds like you and your girlfriend split 3 dishes. I’m a petite woman and I eat more than that, just by myself. Get the skate. Get the tomato salad. Get the cauliflower. Get the hamachi (which has a tasty and visually appealing swirl of edamame/horseradish puree). In October, you’ll be able to get the legendary brussel sprouts. Get the banh mi - get anything that comes with veal head terrine. The trout is always good and there’s some bacon in it too. Don’t forget to save room for strawberry short cake for dessert. You won’t be so cranky if you’re full!! I hope you take my advice - no need to thank me, it's my pleasure - you're very welcome.

The only way to feel better about my experience is to write an honest review and forget I ever went. Very disappointed that I paid a fair share of money and left hungry. When I saw the first dish arrive w the little swirl/design around the food I knew I was in trouble. That s when I should have left. The steak dish was tasty , but insultingly small. The pork dish was like some patty thang. Oh well. I did read the reviews and was not surprised , but my girlfriend wanted to go. The service?? If you think good service is taking your plate before you are done is good, then they were great!! I was trying to figure out how not to leave hungry. Went to Caracas for fried bananas and flan to make good!!!

I thought the Berkshire Pork Rice Bowl was incredible. The Pork itself was much better than anything that I've had back home in Bama. The Flour Pancake Ssam with Beef Brisket and Roast Onions was off the charts. I put this place in my top ten in the city...and I eat out all the time.

the food is okay but NOT definitely worth the price. there are so many options in the city and this one has received way too much hype. dont get me wrong, the food is okay, just not all its cracked out to be, especially considering the price.