Momosan, Ramen by Starr Restaurant Group at 342 Lexington Avenue in Murray Hill

[cheezepowder]

Chef Morimoto's Momosan (ramen plus other dishes) opened on April 8, 2016, at 342 Lexington Ave (between 38 and 39th St).  I've eaten there 4 times, and I really like it. 

My favorite is the lunch set.  A small don (rice bowl) and small ramen for $16.  The zuke don, which is raw tuna with soy, sesame, nori, scallion, over rice, is my absolute favorite. Chunks of very fresh raw tuna with a soy sesame seasoning over rice. 

I've had the tonkatsu pork ramen as well as the tan tan - coconut curry ramen - and enjoyed both.   The broths are rich.  The ramen noodles are good but aren't as springy as the noodles at Daikaya. 

I've also enjoyed the chashu salad - lettuce, cucumber, slices of pork.

The dinner menu has a larger selection of appetizers.  I didn't care for the duck in crispy wonton skin (like a little taco), but that was because the sauce was sweeter than I like.  The buta kimchi -- sauteed pork jowl and kimchi - was flavorful and delicious.  The $2 side of rice was on the smaller side, however.  I could have gotten 2 sides of rice.

[DonRocks]

The ever-observant cheezpowder pointed out to me that I have this listed as a Starr Restaurant. Does anyone know for sure whether it is or not? Just because Morimoto is, I assumed it was, but that's not necessarily the case. (I'll delete this post as soon as I find the answer. Thanks!)