Reviews Momofuku Noodle Bar Toronto

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Joanna Wong
+5
First time there and the food was amazing. The House noodle broth had the perfect seafood flavours, the egg was lava like, and the pork belly melts in your mouth. Its even better than the famous ramen places I had to wait an hour for in Japan. The pork bun had the same pork belly in it with sweet flavours like a peking duck dish. It sure will fill you up. Service was great as well, made last minute reservations and they were able to accommodate; then one of our friend decided to be 30 minutes late and they still let us sit at a table before she arrived. On top of that, they hung our coats up for us and drinks and food arrived extremely fast for a Saturday night. Overall I was impressed!
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Richard Harris
+5
Great menu and good service. The extremely spicy noodles blew my mind and I was glad of the little glass of soy milk that was provided!!!šŸ˜Ž
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Robert Yule
+5
The fried chicken is worth every penny, whenever I have fried chicken I always compare to Momofuku
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Marcello Anastasi
+5
Buns are out of this world! Fried Chicken and Pork Belly are to die for ! Amazing experience with my son Vince! Thanks for a wonderful memories!
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Shirley Cheung
+5
I had their Momofuku fried chicken with smoked trout caviar, it was absolutely delicious!
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Nick Watson
+5
Loved the flavour and textures of the pork buns. My pork ramen was fantastic, so many flavours! Also tried a Toronto sake, pretty good and had no idea it was being made locally. Was given the choice to sit at the bar viewing the kitchen, so cool, great watching the cooks at work.
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Marc Tabisaura
+5
Delicious Great place Friendly staff
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Imani
+5
Iā€™ve always wanted to try @momofukutoronto and had the opportunity to do so for lunch.
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For starter we had the Shiitake Buns(hoisin, scallion, and cucumber šŸ„’) Deep flavour profiles that matched with earthiness of the mushrooms.
For our mains we had Pork Ramen šŸœ (betty, fish cake šŸ„, scallion and egg) and the Chicken Yuzu Ramen šŸœ (garlic chive, bonito, sesame, and scallion).
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The noodles were bouncy. When you bite the noodles they bite back. I highly recommend! Iā€™ll definitely be back to try their other menus!
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6 months ago
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Vihan Jain
+4
The food was delicious, will definitely return when in the area. Service was average. Tables are big long tables, so you sit with strangers beside you.
7 months ago
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Hannah McCrady
+5
I have wanted to come to Momofuku for SO LONG and it did not disappoint one bit. My boyfriend and I ended up ordering a lot of food and everything we tried was amazing. We got: the bbq pork buns which I would say tasted pretty similar to an Asian fusion style Big Mac, Truffle Cured Foie Gras which was definitely a gastronomical feat, the Katsu Sando which came to us like a burger (also tasted like a Big Mac), Pork Belly/ Truffle Ramen which weā€™re 10/10 and the Wagyu rice cakes which tasted almost like Gnocchi with a beef jerky flavored sauce but this was definitely high in rank as well! We also got toasted jasmine rice soft serve and that was unlike dessert Iā€™ve had before. I bared Torontoā€™s - degree weather to bring it out and finish it. I would definitely recommend getting the truffle cured foie gras, think of it being a savory donut but the donut is the best thing youā€™ve ever had... thank me later!


Side note... I was expecting them to have an actual milk-bar shop and itā€™s just a little refrigerated room where you can only buy cookies and cakes and stuff...
7 months ago
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Mstrchef
+4
Went for the dinner yesterday evening. The place was full but were lucky to get a table for 3 without much waiting. Ordered chicken yuzu and pork shuzu ramen. Both were very well made. The service was quick. The ambience too was very nice. A must visit place for people who like ramen.
11 months ago
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Tina Anderson
+4
This is one of those restaurants. One of the best places to have Ramen and bars in Toronto. All these flavors balanced out really well to give delicious earthy umami flavor. We also got the chicken meatball bao's which I found a bit bland but we're much better with the same chili sauce. I can't wait to go back to try more.
Feb 12, 2019
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Hal Carim
+4
David Chang's famous Momofuku Ramen Noodle Bar & Patisserie is elegantly set in the Shangri La Hotel on University Avenue, with a tastefully simple interior decor, open kitchen view, commensal table seating offering excellent ramen with locally sourced ingredients attended by competent staff. One floor up is the cooled patisserie for self-service of freshly baked cookies and cakes.
Jan 11, 2019
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RachyLuu
+5
I feel like i was groomed for this experience having been recently shown the episode of Chefā€™s Table featuring Christina Tosi. When I heard there was a Monofuku Noodle Bar with cereal milk ice cream Ibcouldnt believe my luck! Living in Toronto certainly has good perks! I had the chicken karrage buns to start, the pork ramen, and the cereal milk ice cream to end. I also had the west ave cider, which was a really nice dry cider. The highlight for me was the ice cream! It really does take you back to childhood, reminding me of the special bowls with handles my nana got my brothers and I, to help us drink up that last bit of milk.
Apr 22, 2018
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Yuppielikesfood
+4
Atmosphere is nice, and food is simple, noodles have dense broth and tastes great. But it does not take my top spot for best ramen in town, there are certainly way better ramen places in Toronto.
Feb 05, 2018
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Mabel LarrivƩe
+4
My cousin and I were invited for a tasting at Momofuku.Ā  I got to say being invited, we were treated like VIPs.Ā  (I had a different experience when I went one other time to the same location..aka getting yelled at by the hostess bc I asked when my table was ready)Ā  This time my experience was different.Ā  The food was delicious.Ā  You need to share an order of the Bao and get a bowl of ramen.Ā  They had other really good items in their menu but we were too full to try.Ā  I live across the street from this place and definitely will come back.Ā  For today's experience I will give it 5 stars!
Oct 30, 2017
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Anna Trestain
+5
Located at the corner of Shangri-La hotel on University Avenue, a few minutes away from City Hall, Momofukoā€™s famous entrance has a giant sparking statue and was featured in ā€œMiss Sloanā€. But itā€™s not the statue that made this place so attractive. Spread between three glass levels are two restaurants, a noodle bar, a milk bar and a cocktail lounge. Momofukoā€™s food experience upgrades with each floor. The higher you go the more expensive it gets, however a bowl of an exceptionally tasty ramen served on the ground floor doesnā€™t cost a fortune (14-16 Canadian dollars).
Sep 13, 2017
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Guangqi Zhou
+3.5
ramen here is kind of fusion style. But prize is a little bit high. Very unsatisfied with the fired chicken wings on their secret menu. Bad texture and taste!
Jun 19, 2017
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Trav Tok
+4
Very nice ramen place, though definitely not the best I have had. I loved the selection on their menu and the waitress was attentive and very helpful with my friends allergy concerns. I had the BBQ pork buns, pork ramen, rice crackers and a local peach ale. The ale was delicious but overpriced at about 10$ for 16oz. The buns and ramen were excellent, though the egg in the ramen could have been cooked a degree or two higher for that perfect agitama consistency. I would definitely go back.

Side note, they have a "milk bar" open on certain days where you can get various cookies and confections. A friend introduced me to their truffle balls which are rich but very delicious. I get them whenever I visit Toronto :)
Jun 03, 2017
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NikiTheFoodie
+4
We came to Momofuku Noodle Bar, a party of 6, to celebrate a birthday.Ā 

I called a week in advance to reserve our spot, as well as pre-ordered the Fried Chicken Meal ($125 - Yes you read that right). This required an initial deposit of $100, which would be fully charged were you to not show up. EEP!

Once we arrived, we were seated in communal wooden tables which is shared with other people. It was a bit uncomfortable getting your legs into the benches without kicking anyone in the process.

We were soon served our chicken - 2 whole fried chickens, one Southern Style (similar to KFC / Popeyes) and one Korean Style.Ā THE KOREAN CHICKEN blew our minds!!! It was spicy, sticky and just perfectly coated with sesame seeds and scallions. I wish Momofuku allowed me to tweak the menu and just order the Korean Style Chicken for the whole table! The Southern chicken, albeit cooked well, lacked any prominent flavours. I guess the Korean chicken completely overshadowed its Southern counterpart.Ā 

The chicken was served with scallion pancakes and condiments: Ginger Scallion sauce, jalapeno garlic sauces, pickled vegetables, radishes, and herbs.Ā 
It was such fun to share the platter family style, tear the chicken up and make our own wraps! We thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

In addition to the chicken, we also got Chicken Tan Tan Ramen ($14) and shrimp buns ($12) to share. The shrimp buns were HEAVENLY, melt in your mouth goodness. The Ramen is so ordinary that I probably would not order it again.

Another drawback to Momofuku - They do not allow you to bring outside food, including Birthday Cakes. I guess they want to promote the bakery Milk Bar by Christina Tosi. (located upstairs).

On the whole, Momofuku was a great experience, located in the grand Shangri-La Hotel. The communal tables gave an informal canteen vibe which 'vibed' well with our friends, and we shared great discussions and laughter over the course of our meal.
May 30, 2017
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Brewer1stChef2nd
+4
Always a delight, best suited for brief and casual meals with one or two friends. Service can be slow at times but the food makes up for it.
The beverage list, refreshingly, focuses on local craft beer and wine and even features a collaborative brew with Oast House and the restaurant.
For a great experience:
Start with the Roasted Rice Cakes and Pork buns that pair perfectly with the Side Launch Wheat Beer.
For the main, donā€™t pass up the Momofuku Ramen, it pairs perfectly with GLBā€™s Canuck APA
Finally, finish with a treat from the milk bar and the Oast House collab. Peach Ale.
Apr 29, 2017
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Susie Hartkorn
+3.5
I went here for winterlicious and had a great meal with friends. Be aware it is shared dining with others at long tables. The pork bun starter was good. The smoked chicken ramen was very flavourful. They ran out of the milk bar soft serve so we settled for spiced chocolate mousse, which was okay. I also recommend the peach oast ale to drink. It is unreal.
Mar 13, 2017
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Brad Arbour
+5
I enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner here with my gf on Saturday. We arrived early so we started on a bottle of red in the upstairs lounge. The wine was good and our server was pleasant. We received a text informing us our table was ready. We were sat at a large table shared by other patrons. My gf ordered the regular ramen and I had the tantan ramen. My broth was thick and spicy. It came topped with green onion, bok choy, and more. The noodles were perfect - thick and chewy - just the way I like em. The meat was ground chicken which I wasn't a fan of, but it didn't prevent me from enjoying my awesome meal. My gf felt the same - enjoyed every sip of the broth and chew of the noodles. Can't wait to return!
Feb 21, 2017
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J-doug131
+3.5
I was very excited to try momofuku and surprisingly the wait wasn't very long for the 3 of us. However I didn't expect to feel rushed through the meal and seated next to another group. Literally right next to them. It was a busy ambiance and I guess that's the style of dining it is - in and out with quick service. However if I'm paying $18 for a bowl of ramen I would've liked to have taken my time to enjoy my food and have focused attention from my server. My own table separated from other groups would also be nice so I can have a more private dining experience with my party. At least the noodles were delicious! And if I go again I'll know what to expect.
Jan 21, 2017
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Michael Buchanan
+4
Been wanting to come here since I found out David Chang opened the momofuku franchise in Toronto. I was in Toronto visiting some family for the holidays & was downtown so I left my wife shopping & came here for lunch. The restaurant is very nice beautiful dƩcor & a menu serving lots of local Ontario products. I ordered the pork buns $10 & the pork ramen $16 along with a couple local craft beers. The pork buns are fantastic love the sweetness from the hoisin with the fatty goodness from the pork. The pork ramen is a lot smaller than most ramen places but your paying for the quality ingredients & it shows in the flavor of the broth it also had a nice portion of pork & noodles. Next time I am back in Toronto going to have to try & to hit up one of the other floors, there is also David Change's Milk Bar, Nikai, Daisho & Shoto Restaurants in the same building.
Dec 30, 2016
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Cuiscenes
+3.5
"But the menu changes everyday," is how we justified visiting Momofuku a second time. In reality, we didn't need much convincing to visit the Noodle Bar once again considering how much more of the menu we wanted to tackle. It features dishes built from tradtion, like pork buns and ramen, with chef David Chang's twist. The Momofuku empire has taken over Toronto, New York, the world, and our hearts with its award winning restaurants and cookbooks. Despite this, Chang remains grounded and in tune with his work. Our first visit (which you can read about here) planted that seed and our second visit reaffirmed those beliefs.
Feb 28, 2017
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Julia C.
+4
Full disclosure: I came for Summerlicious.
Noodles are definitely a hit - extremely springy. The ginger scallion bowl was muted in flavour, although eating the pickles and shiitake mushrooms together with the noodles helped. There was far too much scallion oil in the dish. The buns were not steamed all the way through, the outside was dry when it should have been moist and chewy. Chicken meatball filling was also dry. BBQ pork faired better; saucy and tender and was well balanced with the pickles. Chai cheesecake was like eating a chai latte, in the most pleasant way.

Staff were efficient and personable.
Jul 20, 2016
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Prateek Dasgupta
+4.5
Momofuku, does the name means lucky peach as claimed by the establishment or is it a tribute to Momofuku Ando the inventor of instant ramen? Irrespective of what it refers to , I was looking forward to the experience of how one of North Americaā€™s finest culinary figures David Chang and the Momofuku team interpret food in their Toronto establishment. Momofuku ,Ā Toronto is divided into the Noodle bar which has a communal style dining serving primarily noodle dishes (reservations are not required ), Nikai which is the bar, Daisho which serves dinner and lunch and Shoto which is the chefā€™s tasting menu. Reservations are recommended for both the Daisho and the Shoto. My focus here is on the Noodle bar and the Daisho.
Jul 12, 2016
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Maggi Mei
+4.5
This is one of those restaurants you see pop up on your social media feed and aim to one day try for yourself. I was happy to stumble upon in Toronto. Having gone through their cook books, I knew what I was in for. Restaurants with cookbooks are better right? The food is so good that customers want to replicate their recipes at home?
Jun 29, 2016
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Johnny L.
+3.5
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of the many layers to the Momofuku restaurant family. It also is the ground floor of the establishment and really seems to be one of the more popular of David Changā€™s brainchild (and really shows his love for ramen). The place itself is very hip and doesnā€™t give off any pretentious vibes despite the surrounding areas.
Jun 04, 2016
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Pulcher Ting
+4.5
Just had a great lunch at Momofuku noodle bar. It was perfect for this weather. It's a comfort food! The broth is so yummy and it has the perfect amount of noodles. The buns are a good pair with the noodles. Now I know where to go for a great comfort food.
Mar 04, 2016
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Wally Grobb
+4
What can you say.
Ramen is awesome
Pork buns are to die for
Kimchi......awesome

Atmosphere, great
Service, super

Just a great place to go and chill in a relaxed environment for really good fairly priced food.
Feb 15, 2016
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Rujuta Agate
+4
One of the best places to have Ramen and Baos in Toronto. The portions are kind of small but are packed with flavour. I will strongly advise you to make reservations before visiting the restaurant. We had the Pork buns and Chilled spicy noodle. It was lip smakin good. Can't wait to revisit and try the other dishes
Feb 15, 2016
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Janny
+3.5
The ramen is great and the bao's are pretty unique but portion is small. Atmosphere is nice not too expensive. The menu selection isn't large but I would recommend the house special ramenļ¼
Feb 06, 2016
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Johnny L.
+3.5
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of the many layers to the Momofuku restaurant. It also is the ground floor of the establishment and really seems to be one of the more popular of David Chang's brainchild (and really shows his love for ramen). The place itself is very hip and doesn't give off any pretentious vibes despite the surrounding areas.Ā 
Read full on Cheat Day Every Day
Feb 01, 2016
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The Tila Diaries
+4
I had the chance to try the famous Momofuku restaurant that's been highly acclaimed for having the best Ramen in the city. Attached to my hotel at Shangri La Toronto, we didn't have to wait at all for a table, I was literally an escalator away.Ā Ā . Momofuku owned by chef David Chang has quite theĀ international reputation with locations in NYC as well.Ā Ā We tried their Momofuku Ramen ($16) and their signature grilled Pork Buns ($10) which were all done excellently with a lot of attention to details and with a delicate mix of flavours. The pork bun tastes like a pork equivalent of a Peking duck delicacy, it was actually the highlight of my meal. The ramen itself was goooooood, just I don't know.. compared to Santouka in Vancouver? I still prefer the latter. But really good nonetheless. I'd come back here if I was in the area.
Jan 03, 2016
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Sara Chi
+4
I think the hype for this place is bit overrated, the ramen is okay for someone who has never had the real thing before, it can't compare the authentic ones in Japan and certainly not worth $16.
Nov 20, 2015
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Xiaoeats
+4
Many people find eating out alone daunting, but I find the experience quite relaxing. I have fun people watching, thereā€™s no one else to set the pace of my meal and I can focus on the food. Ramen and noodle shops are perfect for the single diner. Many restaurants have bar seats, serving sizes are tailored to be ordered individually, food arrives quickly and you can take your time or be done just as quickly. At Momofuku Noodle Bar in Toronto, a row of single seats facing the street were perfect for my recent solo lunch.
Sep 30, 2015
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Michelle Bialy
+5
Came here for Summerlicious 2015 with a few friends, it was our first visit and we were all blown away but how much food we got for the price for Summerlicious. All of the courses were outstanding and are available on their regular menu, I can't wait to go back to try more. I had the cold ramen which was out of this world, so flavourful and interesting. A favourite of the whole table was of course the cereal milk soft serve.
Sep 16, 2015
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Rohan Daftary
+4.5
Had the pleasure of dining at another one of David changs stellar restaurants. After being greeted our friendly hostess we started with the shiitake mushroom buns with scallions, pickled cucumber and hoisin sauce. All these flavours balanced out really well to give delicious earthy umame flavour. We also got the chicken meatball bao's which I found a bit bland but we're much better with the ssam chilli sauce.
We followed this up with the momofuku ramen a delicious broth consisting of pork shoulder, belly pickled cabbage & a perfectly poached egg. We also had the corn ramen with the smoked chicken, chilli & miso, this I feel was not as good as their signature ramen as the dashi was slightly heavy on the corn flavour.
Finishing off this meal we had to get their signature cereal milk soft serve with the crispy cereal crunch. This was the perfect way to end a delicious meal. Overall a great dining experience can't wait for my next visit.
Sep 15, 2015
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John Ringer
+5
Went on Monday at 2PM. Superb food, excellent service. I had the Extremely Spicy Ramen, which was not as spicy as the waiter made it out to be, and pulled off the Sichuan art of making a dish very spicy without being do hot that you cannot taste anything else. My dining partner had the corn ramen, which was packed full of rich, fresh corn flavour. Really good use of a seasonal ingredient. BBQ pork buns were light and delicate. Yunan rice cakes with tomato sauce and goats cheese foam were crispy on the outside, satisfyingly chewy on the inside. Addictive. Definitely coming back when I'm next here.
Aug 11, 2015
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Guillaume BƩrubƩ
+4.5
I had the Momofuku ramen and okonomiyaki pancake. Both were phenomenal. Quite different tastes in the Asian fusion. The milk bar ice cream and "crack pie" were also delicious.
Aug 03, 2015
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Clara Widjaja
+4
I tried the ramen, was not impressed but found the smoked cabbage being very interesting. The pork buns were the bomb!!!! So tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned. Just an explosion in my mouth! And closed with the cereal ice cream with corn flakes sprinkled on top. So yummy!!!!!
Jul 19, 2015
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Cris
+3.5
Service was great and food was good. I wouldn't rank this as THE place for ramen as it's quite pricey for what you get but definitely worth a visit to judge for yourself.
Jul 11, 2015
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Adam Flores
+3.5
Maybe it's overpriced and maybe it's not the very *best* ramen, but it's got good food (I really like the pork buns) and an over-the-top modernity that's hard not to enjoy.
Jul 10, 2015
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Michael Leung
+3.5
I do not see what the hype is all about. You're paying more here for pretty average food. There are, for sure, better options for ramen in Toronto, or even noodles in general. In addition to the ramen, I also had the extremely spicy noodle, and it was just okay - not much flavor and it was just overloaded with chilis. Tried the okonomiyaki as well as an app and again, was just quite good.
Jul 08, 2015
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Distant Macaroni
+4
Came here on two separate occasions, one for the normal lunch menu and the large format fried chicken dinner for the other.

Lunch: Went with a friend and had the extremely spicy noodles, spicy fried chicken sando and the okonomiyaki. Everything was really good and I really had no complaints besides the fried chicken sando tasting pretty much like a McD's spicy deluxe chicken burger thing. The noodles had a lovely springy bite to them, the sauce was DELICIOUS! Very spicy, but not unbearable. And the okonomiyaki was perfect and crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and had a lovely mix of textures and flavours with the toppings. So good!

Large format fried chicken: This is by reservation only and is $125 for 4-8 people. You basically get 2 whole fried chickens fried 2 ways - one was described as 'the american way' and the other was a triple fried spicy korean glazed chicken, and an accompaniment of lettuce, wraps, pickles, sauces and herbs. Both were equally delicious flavour-wise and the chicken was so so juicy. I'm not a fan of white meat, but the breast parts were so tender and juicy! However, the batter on the korean style chicken was a bit too thick for my taste, which made me prefer the american style chicken a bit more. Also, the accompanying pancakes were rather thick and chewy and they were pushed to the side for the remainder of the meal. If they provided thinner wraps, like tortillas or peking duck pancakes, it would've been much much better.

For snacks, we had pork buns and the roasted rice cakes. The buns did not disappoint! They came with 2 thick slabs of pork belly and were melt in your mouth and juicy and the bun was soft and everything was perfect. The rice cakes were also a hit. Crispy on the outside, slightly chewy on the inside (like gnocchi) and the sauce it was tossed in was so good, I'm salivating just thinking about it.

Overall, I had a great time on both occasions. I think they just found a new loyal customer in me.
Jul 02, 2015
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Stephanie Lau
+3.5
So the meal was good, the cookies were so-so. Urbanspoon/Yelp's evaluation of Momofuku was not the same as my own thoughts on the restaurant. Regretfully, I didn't get to try the popular char siu burger buns or the fried chicken but I know I'll be back to try something new sometime in the near future.
Apr 05, 2014
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Imarraine
+4.5
Momofuku Noodle Bar. This is so amazing. I love the place, the food and service is great. I so love the orange popsicle slushi, the buns and the brussels sprouts. Two thumbs up!
May 23, 2015
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Guergah
+4.5
Momofuku Noodle Bar. I was so excited to come here. The place was jam-packed. However, we waited til we got ourselves a table. I ordered the spicy noodles and boy it was great. I also love their fried chicken. Service was good. Nice place to try.
Apr 18, 2015
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Eating Is The Hard Part
+4.5
Fantastic service, top-notch ramen, and the best pork buns of my life. Can you ask for anything else from Momofuku. I didnā€™t think so. Click to view slideshow. Momofuku Noodle Bar 190 University Ave, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M5H0A3 647.253.8000
Apr 29, 2015
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Umair
+4
The noodle bar is the perfect place to grab delicious ramen, some snacks. The atmosphere is pretty nice too. Their menu keeps changing but try the buns and momofuku ramen. Another great option is the large format fried chicken dinner that needs to be reserved from before. It's delicious and enough for a group of 4 - 8. Although I would say 4 - 6 or maybe just 4 but thats because me and my friends eat a lot. And after noodle bar do yourself a favour and visit milk bar upstairs
May 07, 2015
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Tmoski
+3.5
You can eat ramen for $15. Great broth, noodles were perfect, service was attentive which is different for an Asian restaurant lol. Beers are uber expensive wow. Pork buns were good but too much belly and not enough meat. Brussels sprouts were good but for $8 I dunno...
Apr 08, 2015
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Jamaal
+4
Excellent ramen. I had their namesake ramen and their extremely spicy noodles. Their extremely spicy noodles are served saucy, not a broth like I was expecting but they were still good. Don't mess around with these, my mouth was throbbing for 5-10 min after I finished them. I found I enjoyed their momofuku ramen even more when I added the spicy noodles to the broth. I can't rate the momofuku ramen alone since I mixed it.

I still prefer Sansotei's spicy tan tan but I'd go back to momofuku.
Mar 27, 2015
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Feidutedute
+4.5
Love at First Bite...... Momofuku-Noodle Bar, at Shangri-la Hotel
190 University Ave
Toronto ON
Canada

Imagine the vision of fluffy white clouds dancing up, up in the blue sky.....

At Momofuku-Noodle Bar, Feidutedute was introduced to a smiling, soft textured White Bun hugging a drunken & wobbling Pork Belly with a touch of hoisin sauce, scallion and cucumber.

For Feidutedute, it was love at first bite..... from the first sight of the juicy Pork Belly nestled comfortably & snuggly in the White Bunā€™s strong pillow-like hands.... it was a match made in heaven!!! Least to say, the Pork Belly was deeply in love, hugging the White Bun close to her heart ā€“ she was content and so was Feidutedute.

Thank you Chef David Chang....Indeed the coupling of the White Bun with the Pork Belly was a fluffy vision. Love it.
Aug 01, 2014
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Calgary_Foodie_YYC
+4.5
Worth a visit. I got a chance for a quick visit to Toronto from Calgary and had to try Momofuku. I ordered 4 dishes including a bowl of Momofuku Ramen. Other selections were the Inari, spicy lamb buns & the hot&honey chicken wings.
While I enjoyed every dish, when I looked back at the menu I questioned whether or not the description fit. For example the Inari mention there was truffle and smoked salmon roe but I don't remember tasting either. The spicy lamb buns weren't spicy at all, even with the optional Siracha applied. The bowl of Ramen was very good though, flavourful without being salty, the pork belly was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. I sipped up every drop of the broth.
Probably the best value here is indeed the bowl of ramen. The extras were good to try and probably makes economic sense to try 1 or 2 with each visit.
If you don't end up enjoying the food, enjoy the impressive sculpture just outside the entrance.
Apr 05, 2014
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Beatka
+4.5
Expect to pay double what you usually pay for ramen. Delicious ramen with a unique touch. Expensive but oh-so-good. A jar of kimchi alone is $7 when kimchi is usually complimentary at Korean restaurants....
Feb 26, 2014
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InRegina2
+4.5
Interesting place!. This is an interesting place with modern decor and bench style tables (as is the case in other ramen-type restaurants in places like Hawaii). The menu has some interesting and tasty items such as steamed buns with lamb or with hamburger, a goose appetizer, and a really neat roasted rice bowl (possibly the most interesting item that I tried there). The ramen noodles were fine (but nothing exceptional or outstanding other than the perfectly poached egg that goes into the ramen). My biggest disappointment was their very expensive ($45) fried chicken with a little bit of caviar. I do not mind paying big bucks for outstanding food but this chicken was far from outstanding. The fried chicken itself was below average although the white sauce on it (not very much sauce) was very tasty. However, the taste of the caviar was completely lost in this chicken dish. Apart from this chicken which I would not recommend at all, I enjoyed the place. It is an excellent destination if you are seeking a a high carb meal (e.g., noodles) in a hip, pleasant environment.
Feb 23, 2014
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Aruna Kumarankandath
+5
My love for shrimp has no bounds - enjoy it with the super soft buns. And if all salads could come with fries in it, I would eat them more often. Spent one of the best rainy afternoon there. Definitely recommend
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Vladimir Samoilov
+5
What a food! What a vibe! What a service! And my best joy was to seat upstairs and watch the kitchen. The buns are two bite size but the balance of the tastes and the softness of a bun itself worth it! The pork soup is thick and rich in flavors, the spicy chicken noodles are not so spicy so give it a try. The only one I was maybe skipping is the chocolate ice-cream. Just nothing special about it.
4
Chasing__Nirvana___
+4
A must visit place for Noodle lovers. We visited this restaurant for lunch. Ordered scallion noodles with Katsu, and sesame noodles with shrimp bun. The food is tasty and the quality is top-notch. Standing ovation for the shrimp bun and Katsu chicken preparation. It was so damn good that we ended up ordering it multiple times. One extra star for the food presentation šŸ¤©. Negative points for the upstairs floor ambiance, which is way different than the ground floor arrangement. Desserts are limited and of average quality !! Going to visit again for ramen noodles šŸ˜Š
5
Micheal Ostoforoff
+5
We've been meaning to go for years and finally made it happen. What a great experience! The food was excellent. From the steam buns (omg - the Pork Belly Bun!) to the ramen to the mazemen and everything in between - absolutely delicious!! You also have to try the Red Dragon Rice Cakes from the Etc. menu - like a beautiful gnocchi with a crisp outside, and the bibim sauce - damn. Service was excellent - Peter was awesome and very helpful. I highly recommend reservations.
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