Do the New Momofuku Miso Sesame Noodles Actually Taste like Miso?

Momofuku, one of my favorite Asian noodle brands to make fun of and, because I’m a hypocrite, frequently purchase, has come out with a brand new flavor: Miso Sesame Noodles. (Sesame noodles? From Momofuku?! Groundbreaking.) I have no doubt these will taste good—the question is, will they be worth Momofuku’s higher price point? And are they unique enough to stand out from their brand’s current flavor roster? 

For context: When I ranked all the Momofuku noodles last year, I learned that no matter what flavor they say their noodles will be, they’re bound to taste mostly like sesame. I’m not even necessarily mad about that, because I love sesame noodles (hence why I buy these), and the quality of their springy, fresh, air-dried noodles is hard to beat. In fact, this brand new flavor features a revamped thicker noodle—allegedly “chewier” and “more satisfying” than ever before. I’ll be the judge of that, Momofuku. (I can already hear David Chang saying, “Don’t be ridiculous. Everybody wants this.” Hush, David! I will be the judge!)

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New Momofuku Noodles

Momofuku Miso Sesame Noodles

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Pros: This newly tweaked style of wavy noodle by Momofuku is definitely their best yet. It’s restaurant quality, almost as delicious as the knife-cute noodles in Fly By Jing Chili Crisp Noodles. And you know what? I like the miso-sesame sauce, too. Is there too much sesame, per Momofuku’s signature style? You betcha. But it’s still different enough from their current line-up to be interesting. 

Cons: I think they really could have had something special here if they upped the miso and chilled out a little with the sesame oil. The sauce is a little forgettable as is. Still, I ate the whole thing happily, as I expected I would. 

Verdict: Add some diced cucumbers, scallions, some chili crisp, and perhaps a little extra miso paste, and you’ve got a real meal here. 

Credit: Liv Averett / Target

Rating:

7.5/10

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