I ate here once for lunch months ago, back when I was not sure what the big-ass fuzz is about concerning the Momofuku empire invading Toronto, or the buzz surrounding celebrity chef David Chang.
All the Momofuku Toronto eateries are housed in a swanky downtown glass cubic building attached to the Shangri-la hotel. The noodle bar is on the ground floor; the grand contemporary interior design decked out in wood in intricate rectangular geometric patterns, and lined with communal tables and bar seating. It feels snooty just being in there. Service was attentive and unintrusive to say the least.
I remember having the signature Momofuku ramen. I recall it was simply okay but not remarkable as I thought it would be for a place like this-certainly not for the small portion and big price tag ($14). Granted, they are also known for their own spins on ramen and other Asian noodle comforts on a constantly-changing, yet very limited menu.
I was chastised by fellow friends for failing to try their famous pork bun. Apparently they are so good they are really stand out as the true signature product of this culinary brand. I would not mind coming back someday for that, but Momofuku overall only impressed me as a come-once-for-the-experience-of-being-here type of place. It does well as a local foodie tourist attraction, in much the same way a Niagara Falls tourist trap does well as a tourist trap, but that's about it.
{TTC: walk north one block from St. Andrew subway station.}