Scrapple taco
$$, Mexican, Wine Bar, Parkdale
"I love Grand Electric because you can order tacos individually to sample all their offerings. The scrapple taco is one of my favorites."
ChefDavid Chang
New York
About David Chang
David Chang is the Chef and Founder of Momofuku. Before opening Noodle Bar in 2004, he worked in the kitchens of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud and Tom Colicchio. He has been honored with awards from Food and Wine and Bon Appétit. He was one of the Time 100, a GQ man of the year, and has taken home four James Beard Awards. His cookbook, Momofuku, came out in 2009, and his quarterly print journal, Lucky Peach, came out in 2011.
My Venues
Accolades
- Who's Who of Food & Beverage in AmericaJames Beard Foundation
- World's 50 Best Restaurants (Momofuku Ssäm Bar)San Pellegrino
- Outstanding ChefJames Beard Foundation
- Two Stars (Momofuku Ko)Michelin Guide
- 100 Most Influential PeopleTIME Magazine
- Best Chef: New York CityJames Beard Foundation
- Chef of the YearBon Appétit
- The Most Important Restaurants in America (Momofuku)Bon Appétit
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in NYC
Where I Go Out
Spicy pork neck ssam
$$, Korean, Gastropub, Trinity Bellwoods
"This is the first place I visit when I'm craving Korean food in Toronto. They also take their music seriously, which I appreciate."
Peameal bacon sandwich
$, Bakery, Sandwiches, St. Lawrence
"It's a delicious sandwich, but you know what makes it even better? Kozlik’s mustard. It's seriously the best mustard I've ever had, and I eat it all the time when I'm in Toronto."
Bánh mì thịt nướng
$, Vietnamese, Asian, Kensington Market
"Hands down, this is one of the best places to grab a cheap bite to eat. There are several bánh mì shops in Chinatown that I frequent, and honestly they're all great. You can't go wrong with a barbecue pork sandwich from Nguyen Hong."
Pigs' head w/ Momofuku lentil miso
$$$$, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Asian, South Of Market
"I recommend the pigs' head with lentil hozön and bönji, pickles, red wine vinegar, and lentils from Benu by chef Corey Lee."
Mamma's meatball pizza
$, Pizza, Six Points
"Mamma's is a favorite with the Momofuku Toronto staff. It's a chain with locations all over Toronto. I like the meatball pizza, which I add mushrooms to."
At My Venues
Fried chicken
$$, Japanese, Noodles, Midtown Manhattan
"If y'all are in NY anytime soon, plan ahead and make fried chicken reservations at Momofuku noodle bar! It's a special reservation for their fried chicken served two ways. It is a must!"
Beets, citrus, rye, xo sauce
$$$$, Modern, Full Bar, Asian,
"Crazy delicious, unexpected flavors. The xo sauce adds a depth of umami flavor that you don’t even realize this dish is vegetarian."
I love the pork belly buns, too much!
$$$$, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Asian, Bowery
"The melt in your mouth fat from the pork belly mingles nicely with the rooster sauce finished by the crisp and crunchy cucumbers enveloped in the soft fluffy steamed buns."
Spicy pork sausage and rice cakes
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"Spicy is an understatement—this dish is hot and so damn good. The crispy and tender rice cakes make the dish."
Confetti cookie
$$, Happy Hour, Desserts, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Williamsburg
"Christina Tosi’s cookies are all delicious. It’s impossible for me to choose a favorite, as I have had so many great cookies there. They’re chewy, fun, and they always have a slightly doughy, delicious taste."
Fried chicken
$$, Japanese, Noodles, Midtown Manhattan
"If y'all are in NY anytime soon, plan ahead and make a fried chicken reservation at Momofuku Noodle Bar! A special reservation is needed for their fried chicken served two ways and it is a must!"