Momofuku Noodle Bar East Village: Manhattan, NYC

Chef David Chang opened his first restaurant here in the East Village in 2004, establishing a flagship that plates up a constantly changing roster of noodles, breads, soft serve, and daily dishes. Guests sit within a high-energy, minimalist space with an open kitchen, where meals span inventive ramen alongside world-famous pork buns featuring fatty pork belly, hoisin, and crunchy pickles.