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Momofuku Noodle Bar vs Minetta Tavern

Both establishments are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Momofuku Noodle Bar is the choice of most professionals compared to Minetta Tavern. Momofuku Noodle Bar ranks #11 in New York City with positive reviews from 17 reviews like Not For Tourists, New York Times and Village Voice.

Momofuku Noodle Bar
Momofuku Noodle Bar
8 / 10
171 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chef-owner David Chang has created a shrine to ramen with this stylish 70-seat restaurant." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Practically unclassifiable, Momofuku might be put in the Asian noodle category." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This sleek, wooden East Village noodle bar has the right kind of hype—not the high-gloss, flashy, media type, but the street level, word-of-mouth kind." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Platonic ideal of what you spent all those semesters living off of. Taut ramen noodles with thick, fatty pork, in addictive broth."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Celebrated Korean-American chef David Chang is at the helm of this airy restaurant. The menu changes daily and might include steamed pork buns or duck confit salad."
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Minetta Tavern
Minetta Tavern
8 / 10
113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
From $31 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Despite the nightly star power, the menu—classic steak house meets neighborhood bistro—was designed with the recession in mind: not cheap, but reasonably priced."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Try early and often to score reservations, so that you can sample creations like buttery trout meunière, bone marrow on toast, expertly aged steaks, and the celebrated Black Label burger." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Parisian-style steakhouse serves a menu of French-American dishes, including roasted bone marrow with baguette soldiers and the signature Black Label Burger." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Keith McNally, Riad Nasr, and Lee Hanson lord over rehab of historic resto into cool brasserie. Classic black and white tile look, retro in the best possible way."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This Italian bistro manages to be both casual and celebrity-friendly."
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