When I think of David Chang I think of someone who makes shit happen. If you’ve never heard of him I want you to stop reading this and Google him. For lack of better words he is an inspiration. A guy who made a chaotic dream come true. He has four different restaurants within a one-mile radius in the East Village in New York and that takes balls.
I experienced Momofuku Noodle Bar and Milk Bar a couple weeks ago and I’ve heard some people say it’s overrated but I wish I could slap them and say, “cleanse your fucking palette and let your taste buds savor what real flavor is.”
Recently, David Chang decided to tell his story and came out with an official Momofuku book co-written by well-known writer Peter Meehan, who writes regularly for The New York Times and Life Magazine. From page one you’re instantly hooked into this world of anything’s possible. Chang takes you on a journey of his undying love for ramen noodles. It’s almost as if you’re watching an anime film come to life. From cooking school, to traveling back and forth to Japan, to working at Tom Colicchio’s Craft restaurant in New York, to working under Akio Hosoda making soba noodles, to finally giving in to his true calling, and taking a risk. In between his lively story he gives us a chance to be chef and explains each recipe with diligence and respect to his food.
I have to say, David Chang is one of my heroes. Do yourself a favor and go buy his book or take a day trip to his restaurants in the East Village. Rediscover what it feels like to be a kid again.
I like the cover.
“I wish I could slap them and say, “cleanse your fucking palette and let your taste buds savor what real flavor is.”
Now that’s writing! Can’t wait to see this place…