Má Pêche

Má Pêche Review

Starkly decorated and set in the basement of the Chambers Hotel, Má Pêche is just blocks from MoMA. And as the largest restaurant in David Chang's empire, you've got a better shot of nabbing a seat. The menus are a bit more refined (and expensive) than those at Momofuku Noodle Bar and Ssam Bar, with elegantly composed plates that might include lamb shank accompanied by eggplant, raisins, and rice, or seared swordfish with black beans, braised celery, and crisped shallots. At lunchtime, there are also tasty Banh Mi filled with pork and vegetables. On the way out you can pick up sweets from the uptown offshoot of Momofuku Milk Bar, like the addictive, buttery Crack Pie or intriguingly flavored soft-serve.