Momofuku Ko
(Now Closed)Asian Restaurant, Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Noah WeissAugust 9, 2014Easily worth the $125 for a 10 course tasting menu. 12 seats, casual, intimate setting to enjoy David Chang. 48hr sous vide short rib, fried; Ko egg with caviar. Skip wine pairings, do sparkling sake.
Jc QAugust 13, 2014Simply amazing! Everything on the tasting menu was great. The service was spot on. It's great for a special occasion or if you feel like spoiling yourself w/an amazing meal this is where you splurge!
Monica DesaiAugust 11, 2014Perfect ambiance to leisurely enjoy this 12 course meal, Ko makes you want to become a regular. Skip the wine pairings and celebrate with sparkling sake.
Momofuku's r always great experiences but dining at Ko is for sure the most incredible. Between molecular & asian food, favorite r the shaved foie gras & kimchi consomme with oysters + braised cabbage
J LAugust 6, 2014The afternoon tasting during the weekends is awesome. Small staff with the chefs cooking and serving you. The egg dish is outstanding. Be sure to skip breakfast. There are no photos allowed.
Daniel PorterOctober 9, 2014An incredible experience. Food, wine and service all brilliant. Unpretentious is the best part, laid back but oh so serious about the stuff you put in your mouth. Worth every cent.
Aileen RMay 29, 2013Puffed egg over dashi: four words that will always make my eyes roll towards the back of my head. If you can snag a reservation for lunch, do it. It's worth every penny. Also, rice cream cone.
Kris NikiAugust 9, 2014Incredible experience. Relaxed, laid back atmosphere with fine dining level food. It's been a few months since I've been, but I still dream about the foie gras and lychee dish.
AmateurConciergeAugust 20, 2014The egg, beef and deconstructed carrot cake were all fantastic. About 75% of the prix fixe menu is fantastic and about 25% is blah
Katherin SonNovember 4, 2012Has this place been on your to-do list for ages? Make the effort to actually go. Food is innovative, interesting and delicious. ++s the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. Not pretentious at all.
Hessa McAwesomeMarch 5, 2014Best meal of my life. Bar none. I loved the surprise and I loved every dish that came out. Outstanding on every level!
The Corcoran GroupApril 16, 2010Try to get a reservation on Sunday afternoons, that is when the site is getting the least traffic. Thus making it the easiest to get the hardest reservation in town.
Brandon McGrawJanuary 11, 2013Completely and totally worth it. I recommend reading as little as possible and just going in blind to take it all in. A dinner I won't forget.
CoverApril 4, 2014One of the great destinations in NYC dining now accepts Cover! Keep refreshing the reservation page and when you get a seat, make sure to pay with Cover.
Om AmiJanuary 15, 2013Allow the chefs to take your palate on a journey! This place brings flavors to your mouth that you never knew existed!
Graham PhillipsJanuary 16, 2014BYOW. The wine list is good and there are some decent deals but corkage fee @ $45 is a better deal if you bring two nice bottles.
BravoDecember 2, 2010This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 2, 2013No menu, all surprises. Look for plates like 48-hour short ribs, nori-wrapped scallop, or egg in bacon-dashi broth. – Green Guide Editor
Fred KAugust 7, 2013Made a reservation with only a week's notice w/o much difficulty. Completely worth the cost, great experience.
Beia CarvalhoJanuary 25, 2011só ouvi maravilhas do chef David Chang. Chang raises the level of his cuisine to the point where the $85 price tag is a bargain, despite the backless wooden stools that could leave you numb once the Read more
Miki ReynoldsAugust 31, 2012Crazy reservations system but so worth it. Amazing food. Extraordinary service. But what did it for me was when Jay-Z's "Can I Get A..." started playing. You win, @davidchang.
Laissez FareJanuary 13, 2011Exciting, well conceived & executed food served to you by the chefs at your bar stool. Impossible to book, but worth it if you can manage to get lucky.
Allen YangJuly 17, 2012Don't worry too much about exactly what you're eating. Just sit back and let the chefs work their magic.
Shindy COctober 5, 2013Incredible. Frozen shaved foie gras. Intimacy allows for great culinary experience
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2012Try the Miso Ice Cream - Course 20: with puffed black rice in a rice cone filled with rice mochi
Blake ShawSeptember 11, 2011This place is amazing. Favorite dish was the halibut with tempura corn and baby heirloom tomatoes.
Halstead PropertySeptember 27, 2011If you’re an adventurous foodie (aren't we all?) then you must go for the 13 course prixe fixe where you can sample everything you’ve been wanting to try
Carole POctober 4, 2010Pretty much the best meal I ever had. Shaved foie gras over pine nut brittle, passion fruit gelee and lychees was quite memorable.
Jason CiprianiJuly 29, 2011Go for the 16 course lunch. Much pricier than dinner but worth every penny.
NY WaterwayAugust 23, 2012It’s really hard to get a reservation here – but once you do, every plate is amazing!
Luis SantanaApril 12, 2013Make a reservation if you are coming down for dinner. Else chance it to the one on 2nd and 12st.
ron duqueDecember 24, 2013Give the entire staff a high-5 at the end of the night. They definitely deserve it!
Don PflasterMay 12, 2013YO. One of the best dining experiences in NYC evar. Negative reviewers have NO SOUL.
Cyn GutierrezMay 24, 2013The kind of meal that makes you want to cry and laugh at the same time. Excellency at its best!
NabeWiseAugust 30, 2011Korean food with flare and style, pricey, but not terribly so. Definitely amazing.
Jeremy DavisSeptember 15, 2009Amazing experience - the shaved foie gras is insanely interesting (and yummy to boot)
Kristin MillerJanuary 8, 2010The prix fixe is at once reasonably priced and the best meal I've ever had.
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- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 12:30 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 500-0831
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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