BRIAN'S 100 Best '18

100 BEST ’18: ROASTED SWEET CORN BUTTER SOY SAUCE RAMEN at NOODLE BAR AT BRUSHSTROKE

I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018…

SADLY, NOODLE BAR AT BRUSHSTROKE IS NOW CLOSED.

This amazing cold ramen was going to be a Dish of the Week, but sadly the hidden restaurant closed shortly after I visited it. It was by far one of the best things I tasted this year and so I want to remember it here. The cold creamy soup had a natural sweetness from fresh corn but was tamed by smoky earthy dashi and soy sauce.  The noodles were expertly springy and I loved the textures and unique flavor of the Korean chili threads. I would tell you to try it immediately but unfortunately it is currently just a memory. Price: $15

THE NOODLE BAR AT BRUSHSTROKE
30 Hudson Street (at Duane Street),
Tribeca
(212) 791-3771
brushstrokenyc.com/noodle-bar-brushstroke/

AboutBrian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman is a classically trained actor who is now a full-time tour guide, blogger, and food obsessive. He leads food and drink tours around New York City, which not only introduce tour-goers to delicious food, but gives them a historical context. He also writes food articles for Gothamist and Midtown Lunch in addition to overseeing this blog and a few food video series, including Eat This, Locals Know, and Around the World in One City.