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Momofuku Nishi

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Italian Restaurant$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Momofuku Nishi

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Noah WeissJanuary 9, 2016
David Chang's awesome, new Korean leaning Italian restaurant. Feels like Ssam Bar in ambition, quality, and price. Get all the pastas: Cace e Pepe, Chicken & Dumplings (soup), and Clams Grand Lisboa.
Emily WilsonAugust 27, 2016
Super tasty, creative dishes that don't really compliment one another at all. The menu is all over the place but the Impossible Burger, butter noodle, and raw beef stand out. Fun foodie experience.
EaterApril 18, 2017
Nishi’s pistachio cake comes from executive chef Joshua Pinksy’s mother. The super nutty, moist slice is served with a quenelle of thickened ricotta that is texturally similar to a scoop of ice cream. Read more
Mia AFebruary 17, 2017
a nice addition to the momofuku club! great butter noodles (chickpea cacio e pepe); my friend had the shrimp scampi and loved it. They also took our drinks off the bill for no reason as a thank you!🙀
EaterMarch 16, 2016
At this new Chelsea restaurant, David Chang and the Momofuku team are serving a mix of Korean and Italian cuisines, and the menu also has dishes influenced by Cantonese barbecue. Read more
Kevin SkobacMarch 9, 2016
Lives up to David Chang's reputation. The dishes are inventive and flavorful. The pastas in particular are not to be missed- we enjoyed the Ceci e Pepe, Clams Grand Lisboa, and Spicy Beef Sichuan.
AlexJune 16, 2016
lively, hip place. Arctic char is impeccable. ceci e pepe was so good. mackerel tataki and papaya salad are so refreshing. great service and wonderful food. lovely new addition to the momofuku group
Shiri LaraJuly 15, 2016
We had the large format dinner Lobster chow mein. The lobster was butter, the shrimp were perfect, even the salad was tasty. Make a res for this meal with a couple of friends. Guaranteed good time.
Morgan McKeeSeptember 25, 2017
Great dinner overall. You must try a dish from each section of the menu, app: scallops, pasta: jajangmyeon, dish: branzino. Place is definitely chill so perfect for a week night rendezvous
Erica CAugust 22, 2018
I’ve never had anything like this before! I was expecting cheesy classic Italian but I was impressed and surprised by the unique flavors I experienced! Sweet and amazing. Order the ravioli
Kiwi WangAugust 18, 2017
Lives up to all the fuss. Ikura bowl with fried corn kernels was delightful. The cacio is truly stellar but the toasted noodles are the surprise scene stealer for me!
GQ MagazineJune 7, 2016
Bright red beef crudo with radish and dashi, or spicy chitarra noodles with XO sauce, fermented chile, and fresh and preserved squid—truly leave you in a state of disoriented pleasure. Read more
T ZFebruary 16, 2020
best cacio e pepe I've ever had. everything was delicious: oysters, scallops, gem lettuce. but the ceci e pepe was really next level with a hint of sweetness
Kev SkinnyApril 13, 2016
Found the flavors amazing. Ceci e pepi is literally ridiculous tastes like autumn had sexual relations with your mouth. Scallops, mackerel, romaine (also cray flavors), carpaccio also fkn excellent.
AmateurConciergeMarch 9, 2016
Asian Italian menu is a bit hit or miss. Hits: ceci e Pepe, beef Sichuan pasta, decent: chicken dumplings, mackerel (pictured), beef crudo pass: romaine salad
Andrew WeiserJune 10, 2016
Go for the Dagwood. It's a multilayered creation with: country pork pâté; cured mackerel; roasted chicken; plus hozon remoulade, dijonaise, Ssäm Sauce special sauce; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles.
Brad LJanuary 21, 2016
The Panna Cotta & Plum Vinegar was incredible. I really hope they don't change that dish. Easily the most delightful dessert I've had in NYC.
Global HighlanderDecember 25, 2016
The layout lives up to David Chang's typical style. The impossible burger is notable and popular. Chicken katsu was great, as well as the rice cakes.
Sam MargoAugust 29, 2016
The impossible burger is a must try - food of the future. More traditional food and drinks are solid as well.
Paula BuzzoNovember 11, 2018
Hokkaido Uni is awesome, the pasta dishes are ok, nothing spectacular.... the place is super small, make sure to book a table. Excellent attendance. Reasonable prices.
George BronosOctober 12, 2016
For a reformed vegetarian missing some of his favorite taboo meals, like say a good burger, Nishi's impossible one does the trick admirably. Ssäm sauce is a nice mistress; ketchup still has my heart.
Dan SohaydaJanuary 9, 2018
Insanely good pasta! The tasting was amazing. 500ml negroni is said to have enough for four pours but seemed to provide us with a little more than that. Great service and a nice, albeit small, space.
Elizabeth BursteinMarch 4, 2017
The margarita and Butter noodle w black truffle are amazing !! Bone marrow and mackerel are also great. Papaya salad is a little sour
Manuel PortelaJuly 29, 2016
You have to try the Impossible Burguer made 100% from plants and taste like real Burguer!
jennifer hanMay 1, 2016
the ceci e pepe is made with chickpea paste instead of cheese and it's quite good. the romaine and walnut bagna cauda was the other dish i liked -- deceptively simple but really interesting flavors.
Michael MuseSeptember 9, 2016
Impossible Burger is definitely worth getting, and I would order it again. But its difficult to articulate my feelings towards it. The best I came up with was two words: 'uncanny valley' - look it up.
Varun ShettyJanuary 16, 2016
Best seat in the house? Far end of the bar. Ignore your date and watch David Chang in the kitchen.
Gentrifried ChickenApril 20, 2017
The Pok Pok x Nishi Fried Chicken Group Dinner serves 4-8 people and offers two styles of chicken (Thai and Szechuan influenced) with a bunch of sides. Book a res on their site.
Jaclyn RDecember 31, 2018
Their version of cacio pepe is amazing!! And the pistachio cake is a must! Great cocktails too! Decent service
DMarch 4, 2016
Spicy beef Sichuan ($28), Clams Grand Lisboa($32), Chicken & Dumplings(&30) and a side of Fried fingerling & smoked yolk & tarragon($14).
naveenMarch 10, 2017
for dinner, to start: fried whole shrimp, toasted noodle with clams; then, ceci e pepe, bbq pork ribs. bonji old fashion on the side. skip the desserts.
nvsFebruary 14, 2020
start with scallops and don’t sleep on the caci e pepe 🍝 🔥
GothamistJanuary 14, 2016
Momofuku, a name you all know, is adding a new restaurant to the pack. This Italian-inspired Korean fusion spot will not be using any Italian ingredients. We're intrigued... Read more
Brodie OlmsteadNovember 27, 2016
Awesome chef and deliciously unique plates. Pepe e cici pasta brings so much happiness to my mouth.
Amanda SchneiderJuly 10, 2016
Loved the snapper, scallops, trout main course and the butter noodle. For drinks go with the house rose or the Poblano sour.
PureWowAugust 3, 2016
Ceci E Pepe: Fans of caccio e pepe, a peppery pasta dish swirled around in a wheel of pecorino romano, hear us out. Read more
Sam WinnickJune 29, 2016
Everything is really tasty and rich. Definitely order the beef crudo, romaine and butter noodles.
Wayne YapJanuary 20, 2017
The mackerel was gorgeous and the roast pork was tender. Great bar and attentive service.
Alex GronbachMarch 29, 2019
Great service, but a bit expensive for the quality & quantity of food. Portions are a bit on the small side. I’d recommend at least 2 starters + 1 entree per hungry person, if not 2 entrees.
Pat HuAugust 12, 2016
Off the menu Impossible Patty Melt > on the menu Impossible Burger
Grace KwanJuly 31, 2016
Came just for the Impossible Burger, a plant-based burger meant to look, feel, and taste like meat. It doesn't quite pass, but it's definitely the most convincing fake burger I've had! Worth a try.
Micah ChilesJanuary 14, 2018
Never went pre-renovation, but really enjoyed the space and food. Highlights: Bucatini, ribs, orange wine
Go Find AliceJuly 3, 2017
Spectacular service and ok-food. Asian fusion menu
Roniel TesslerAugust 26, 2018
The tagliatelle is too spicy. The bread on the waygu crudo ruins the dish. The Romano beans are fine. The monkfish is interesting and worth the try.
Ruby AnayaSeptember 1, 2016
The Impossible Burger tasted similar to your basic burger - kinda like Mickey D's to me. Definitely tasty!
Amanda GluckFebruary 3, 2016
The cace e pepe is by far the star of the show, along with the chicken and dumplings. The spicy beef Sichuan was ok but nothing special.
Raquelle JessieNovember 14, 2016
get the papaya salad!!! and the crispy prawns with lime!! was less than impressed with the impossible burger. but the fries were perf
Charley MaApril 22, 2018
Pasta was pretty good, impossible burger is all right. Excellent drinks, get the resting brunch face if you White Russians
Jennifer HoJune 16, 2018
Ceci e pepi was a touch too salty for me. Ribs were tender as it should be but flavor was nothing amazing - still good though!
Gideon OlshanskyAugust 15, 2016
The pasta is delicious. Make sure to get there early if you're looking for the impossible burger!

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