I love this place. It is pretty unique, I don't see other lunch options like this around midtown. The spicy pork is so good and the tangy white sauce and spicy red sauce compliments it so well. Portion sizes are good, price is good. I order on DoorDash and it is always ready quickly for the Dasher to pickup. I wish they had a low-carb options (e.g., a bowl with a cabbage or veggie base instead of rice) because then I could order it more often without feeling as guilty. But it is a delicious meal when I choose to treat myself. EDIT-turns out you can order a cabbage bowl with no rice as a modifier option for the rice bowl. My mistake! Five star review stands. read more

First off, they give you good portion size. For me. It could have been 2 meals. But it's a one and done for me. I got the rice bowl with chicken. They put some sauces on it but the creamy tahini like sauce was overpowering, chicken was dark meat, and I had about 1/4 of it and then that was it. The sauce did not sit well with me. Overall, not for me. read more

Breakfast bread bar I'd like to call this place. Very unique bowls and wraps. The wraps are genuinely my favorite from this place, especially the spitfire meat wraps. Most favorite part of their wraps for me is always the wrap itself. Carbs itself can be so good. Reliable lunch spot for me to order takeout as it's close to my office with less delivery traffic. The only deduct from me is the food here can be pricey and more so if added as a combo. A wrap with waffle fries and their beverages can average out to $30 something on a hungry day. Good food if you're willing to pay extra and visit during before their early closing hours. read more

SO good - we came in to ask if we could place a big group/catering order a few days ahead of time since this is a smaller spot/window in the shops at Columbus Circle. They put me in touch with a manager who emailed me to coordinate. They did not discount anything even though we ordered for about 40 people, but the price itself is pretty reasonable. Flavor wise, all the bowls (which is what we got for ease of eating) were delicious! Enough so that a few of us went back a few days later to get more. I got the wrap the second time and unfortunately was a bit disappointed - not much sauce and it was really hard to eat, so wouldn't recommend taking it to go because that may have been the issue. read more

Thoroughly disappointing. I chose the Fold Ups in Spicy Pork ($11) and Waffle Fries ($6.50). Brenda asked me what level of spiciness I could take? When I got my lunch, I went to eat it at the table outside which was standing only. I opened the fold up box to see two flattish buns with pork strips looking pink and unappetizing. One bite confirmed my fear. The fries were fine but I did not spend $19+change to eat potatoes in any shape or form. Another customer came to eat her fold up of chicken and told me that it tasted dismal. It is perplexing that Bāng Bar operated by the Momofuku group should dish out such poor quality food when right next door the cuisine is one hundred times tastier and of course much more costly. read more

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I was pretty crushed when Momofuku closed up shop here in Toronto, so I was excited to check out Bang Bar during my New York City vacation. We showed up around lunchtime on a weekday and I was surprised there was no seating available. There was a table nearby for standing, though, which worked just fine for us. It's a pretty limited menu, so I went with The U Wrap, which is a flatbread rolled and filled with, in my case, Spicy Pork. It was ready a few minutes later and I dug in. It's really good. Like, shockingly good. The fresh, thin flatbread is excellent, but it's that filling that knocked my socks off. The tender pieces of pork have been accompanied by this sweet, spicy sauce that's nothing short of addictive. Give me a bottle of that stuff and I'll drink it straight. I can only hope that the Bang Bar makes its way up here, because I need to eat that wrap as often as possible. read more

Bāng Bar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Visited this take-out restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Line was short on a Tuesday for lunch. Food was pretty good for a fast food place! I got the spicy pork wrap up. Was tasty with the pickled ginger, and luckily got the spicy sauce on the side, as it was spicy on its own! Be sure to get lots of napkins as it gets messy fast If you need a place to eat, bring the food to the food court at Whole Foods food court read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a day off. Only a few people in line ahead of me. Once I ordered, I don't think it took more than 5 minutes for me to get my food. I ordered the spicy pork U-wrap and since several other people did the same they made them all at the same time. If I went back I wouldn't order the wrap again. It's essentially meat and the wrap, a little too basic. The online menu says it comes with onions so not sure if that's true. The flavor of the pork was very good! There isn't really any place to eat there. There's one high top table that 4 people comfortably could fit around. read more

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So good! The staff was friendly and man, they just knock the u wrap out of the park! There's one in Vegas that is amazing too. But this was nice the only thing is that there is literally no seating which is a bummer. The bean dip is good but I kinda wish they left the spicy juice stuff off the r top. Bread is fresh and warm. Spicy pork is def spicy and delicious. Yummy!!!! read more

delicious wrapper - nicely seasoned and rotisseried pork - tasty onion accompaniment -- BUT all this was for naught because the damn thing was soooooo over sauced so as to be inedible. After throwing sandwich out, I walked next door for a do over at noodle bar. stay tuned on whether i strike out again read more

I haven't been this disappointed in a meal in a long time... it's a pretty limited menu, and since it was our first time, and given it was a Momofuku, we definitely had high expectations. We ordered a bit of everything to go. However, we're extremely disappointed. The only saving grace was the fries, extra plain rice and miso CC cookie. My partner and I got chicken teriyaki bowl and the eggplant bowl. Both bowls were drenched in white sauce. And not appetizing. The white sauce did nothing for either dish. I'm pretty sure this is not halal or Mediterranean? So, the vision for this eatery is unclear and disappointing. We also ordered the side of garlic cucumbers. The garlic cucumbers were drenched in softened peanuts. The garlic was garlic powder, not even fresh garlic. Nan Xiang Express does a better job. Even the sauces on the side were terrible, and seemed confused with no vision on the cuisine. The spice green sauce was reminiscent of a Mexican tomatillo picante, but also a Caribbean pepper sauce. The red sauce, which was teriyaki-like was also a disappointment. Not sure what the vision was for all of these flavors, but it does not work. The eggplant itself was okay, but again, Nan Xiang Express is so much better. The chicken bowl was even more disappointing. The teriyaki sauce was not good at all. Also the quality of the meat was questionable. Overall, it really deserves a 1-star, but the saving grace is above. I do not recommend. Hope Momofuku can revisit this menu and do some quality control. read more

I've been to Bang Bar many times. I love the flavors but overall it's been super uneven and I cannot recommend it. I keep going back... and regretting it. Latest, today, tried the spicy eggplant rice bowl. Last time I got pork and it was disgusting - flabby slabs of meat. I have had the eggplant in the past and it was a very spicy/tasty and messy and drippy in the U wrap. This time: 0 spice. Literally 0. Very very little eggplant. And the bowl was basically a mess of white sauce and some shredded cabbage and rice and cucumbers. $14+ And I am still hungry!!! I am sad that Bang Bar isn't good. It was amazing when it started out pre-pandemic. read more

I had the spicy pork U wrap, which totally hit the spot for me. It's a korean spicy pork wrapped in a thin tortilla! Basically a light Korean burrito. I liked the pickled onions, although as I made my way on to the end of my wrap I thought it became a little much. Maybe a little less pickled onions inside, and having more on the side as an option would have been better. My friend said she really liked her spicy eggplant fold ups (look like tacos). The restaurant was a little hard for us to find since we are from out of town. We took the elevators upstairs and went all the way down toward the bathrooms, that's where you'll find them. read more

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Well I'm not a huge fan of Momofuku Noodle Bar I did hear good things about this place and wanted to give it a try. Apparently, one of the things that they do well it's just the quality of the better they're using for their U Wraps, which are just U-shaped rolls, kind of like Kati rolls, but with East Asian inspired fillings and sauce. It's kind of like kati roll meets peking duck vibes. PORK U WRAP The sauce kind of reminded me of a hoisin/chili paste sort of deal, with heat running through it. It was richly savory, and the pork was fatty/globby at times, tender but tough at others. The bread was warm, and was light, airy, crispy, and was quite good. For $12 it's not exactly the cheapest thing, but I would def eat it again and am surprised by the quality as it's in a mall. read more

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Food 7/10 Got the cumin beef wrap. Definitely very flavorful and it's super cool how it's from a massive chunk of meat rotating on a shawarma. Very wel seasoned and a large pancake at that, but I did not love the way they wrap it up and bend it, because there was oil dripping everywhere. Atmosphere 6/10 Fast casual so no seating. Located right next to the momofuku noodle bar in Columbus Circle. There was one area for standing next to the Bang Bar, so we pretty much took over that standing table. Service 7/10 Quite fast, friendly too. read more

Bāng Bar really does give you quite the bang in terms of the interesting flavors you can find here. Seeing as it's tucked away on the third floor of the Columbus Circle mall, the hidden gem title is more than deserved. This time around, I ordered the teriyaki chicken U wrap with a side of waffle fries. Starting with the fries, I found absolute quality in the first bite. Satisfying crunch on the outside and a plentiful, soft, and moist potato interior. Considering the wide surface area of the waffle fry, this is exactly the kind of production you're looking for. Feels like you're feasting on the whole potato farm in one bite. The chili dipping sauce that accompanies it is delicious as well. It's everything you'd look for in a sauce of its kind: spicy (actually somewhat spicy, not like McDonald's spicy), sweet, a little salty, and a bit tangy as well. With as blank of a canvas as a fry can be, this sauce makes for a wonderful taste portrait. The wrap comes with a rather unique design: a long and skinny flatbread bent in the shape of a U such that you start with two ends to bite as opposed to the usual one. It's attractive and novel, but a little hard to navigate once you hit the bend of that U turn. I don't mind getting a little messy with my food every once in a while, though. The real concern here was the moisture: I felt that the wrap could've used a bit more sauce or moister chicken. The veggies helped a lot with texture and I really appreciated the stretchy feel of the flatbread that held the ingredients together and gave the whole bite some more chew. Flavorfully, the wrap was decent. The subtle pinch of savory and acid was nice, but not necessarily mind blowing. Still an enjoyable wrap. All in all, Bāng Bar comes with friendly employees, a strong shift from your usual fast food, and a meal to remember. For what it's worth, it comes with a bit of a price tag but I wouldn't knock this place at all. read more

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This place used to be great but has sadly gone extremely down hill. The old menu was way better and had better options. The new menu has less variety and the combos don't work as well. The meat is also often very dry. It seems like with the new menu they hired an entirely new staff that makes the sloppiest wraps ever. I've ordered in person twice with this new staff / menu and each time they have messed up making the order. read more

I ordered that u wrap from here off DoorDash. It ended up being a super long skinny wrap in the shape of u. It contained spicy pork and pickled onions as well as this creamy Korean sauce that was a little bit spicy. At first I didn't like super big, but it honestly ended up being really filling. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would order from here again. read more

Bāng Bar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This takeout only spot offers 4 entree items: spicy pork, teriyaki chicken, spicy eggplant and cumin beef in your choice of flatbread, bao or rice. There are no seats, but a standing table out front. I got the cumin beef over rice and crossed to the street to eat in Central Park. The beef is a $1 surcharge. It came with a shredded cabbage slaw and pickled red onions. Overall the food was ok. The beef was tender and mildly spicy, although I didn't taste much cumin. I'd rate it a B-. Gave it 4 stars cuz it's reasonable priced for Columbus Circle. Pro tip, looks like it's $1 cheaper to order in person compared to their website. read more

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The only good thing about eating here for us was that it was hot and quick. The food itself was disappointing. We shared two roll ups - chicken and eggplant. They both were over seasoned to the point of being inedible. I'd rather go to the sit down next door. read more

If you're nearby Central Park, you'll want to walk a little to this place indoors and grab a bite! This was my first grab n go street food lunch after I landed and I was very pleased! Affordable and authentic! Try to make sure you know where you want to eat it if you're unable to walk around with it. And it would be best to have a bottle of water on you while you eat this. I got the teriyaki chicken and my friend got the spicy pork. It's a perfect sized lunch on the go! read more

Bāng Bar - Menu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered delivery for a spicy pork bowl and paid an extra $5 to add their spicy eggplant to the bowl. There were only 4 small pieces of eggplants. The pork and the eggplant were both way to salty and the flavors were very muddled. The shaved cabbage and pickled onions that came with the bowl was not enough to cut through all the sodium. The rice was also undercooked and slightly gritty. For $15 ($20 if you add the eggplant) it was disappointing, especially as an extension of the momofuku brand. read more

Just tried the chicken u wrap and it was excellent. The chicken was moist with some crispy pieces, the wrap was paper thin so not overly filling, and the flavor profile delivered on the Asian-fusion. Strongly recommend giving it a try for lunch! The only thing worth noting is that, compared to a traditional doner kebab sandwich, this is more easily eaten with a fork and knife. read more

Bāng Bar - Chicken wrap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome quick service spot in The Shops at Columbus Circle (3rd floor). Favorite was the spicy pork U Wrap. Spicy and delicious. The teriyaki chicken was very flavorful as well. Also definitely get the black tea. Only gripe is that I was still hungry after. read more

Bāng Bar - Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This place is straight fire. Anything not 5 stars is objectively wrong. The pork stands out but it's all great. Amazing lunch, snack, whatever - and reasonable on price to boot. read more

When I first read about this place in an article, i can't lie and say that I wasn't intrigue because I hella was! Bang Bar is worth every bang of the buck. I love David Chang's innovative concept of combining mediterranean food with a Korean twist. I'm not a big fan of shawarma because it can be a bit dry at times but I can tell you, David Chang definitely knows how to marinate his meats! And the bread is so fluffy. It's lighter than naan but thicker than roti without all the buttery residue. Be prepared for a quick, delicious breakfast or lunch. Order your food & you can wait inside the small storefront before enjoying your meal at the standing tables outside in the hall. Standing tables only, by the way. read more

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Had the chicken U. It's called U because it's one long wrap that is packaged so the two ends come out the same place (shaped like a U). Flavor was really delicious. Super filling for me. Maybe Bc msg or something, but I didn't need dinner after having this for lunch. read more

My favorite chef in NY is David Chang. So I had to try the Bang Bar kiosk. I'm not good with spicy food so i was limited in what i could order. The Chicken U was going to be it. Wow!!!! Omg!!!! The wrapper was thin. And held chicken that was soooo flavorful. Omg. I tried to return at the end of my trip to get one for my flight home, but i was too late and they were already sold out. So sad. The beignet was a special and I could've eaten a dozen. Filled with sweet cream cheese. Another wow. David Chang -- Please open one restaurant in the SF Bay Area!!! read more

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Came here a bit too early so there were only breakfast offerings on my visit. For the price it cost - i really wish the portions were bigger. It was more like snack size offerings. Perhaps their lunch offerings are bigger? Check it out if you're in the mall - wouldn't recommend going out of the way for Bang Bar. read more

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3.5 stars! Freshly griddled, chewy flatbread meets shawarma-style meats with sauces and garnishes! This singular concept defines Bang Bar, a casual stall located in the Shops at Columbus Circle (with only two standing tables right outside). For a very affordable price, I tried the "mini" bang, a set of two flatbreads, topped with spicy pork and chicken. The spicy pork was a bit on the fatty side and had a stronger flavor from the sauce, while the chicken was a bit leaner and had a more typical flavor from its soy/teriyaki-like sauce. Both were garnished with pickled onions and a creamy white sauce, and there were additional sauces that came on the side as well (ssam and spicy)! The highlight, however, remains the flatbread, which had a delightfully chewy, elastic texture. The meats I found rather overwhelmed in flavor by all the different sauces, but the bread still held up! read more

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Try: Cinnamon Sugar and Mortadella & Cheese mini-bangs with a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Why: Great affordable breakfast bites. Cinnamon Sugar was delicious and tasted like a dessert. Mortadella & Cheese has mustard, which surprised me initially but I like mustard. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee was refreshing. Notes: I want to return and try their lunch menu. On third floor of Columbus Circle. There's a couple tall standing tables in front of small restaurant to enjoy your breakfast. Bathrooms are next door down the hallway. Cashless. read more

Bāng Bar - Cinnamon Sugar ($1.99) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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David Chang's newest spot just opened at Columbus Circle, the quick service bread bar open for breakfast and lunch. Soon to be joined by a new location of Noodle Bar, this is something fun and different, using great bread similar to the one he's been serving at the original noodle bar location downtown. For breakfast, from 8-11, definitely try the Kkwabaegi ($3.79), a delicious sweet cinnamon twist doughnut, which is actually made with the same dough as all of the other breads here. There are also three other options classified as "Mini" - I skipped the veggie one but I did try the Mortadella & Cheese ($4) and the Zabar's Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese ($9), which were both excellent. For lunch, from 11 until they sell out, you can get a hearty "The U", which is more of that great Bāng Bread, this time in a larger portion and folded around either Spicy Pork or Chicken ($5.79) into a big U shape. The pork definitely has some nice kick to it and makes for a satisfying grab and go meal at a definite steal of a price. You can also get some of that warm bread on it own with some spicy eggplant or chickpea dip ($2.99). I will be back any time new items are introduced, as everything was delicious. It also makes for a nice snack while you wait on what will inevitably be a line at the Noodle Bar opening soon right next door. read more

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I came during lunch around 2pm and there wasn't a line there. I ordered the spicy pork over rice. I was also able to try their kimchi for free. Pros: the flavor of the spicy pork was really good and actually spicy. I liked that it was spicy enough to have my nose run a little but not enough where I needed water and couldn't enjoy it. The staff there were very friendly and interacted with the customers. While waiting for my order, they offered a free tasting of their traditional rice pudding (I think) with kimchi. The dish itself was not good at all but as the two employees were offering it, they were being playful when suggesting it which maybe me feel welcomed. Cons: the ratio of rice to pork was too high. The rice itself did not have any flavor so I tried to conserve the pork and sauce to put it over the rice. The rice pudding with kimchi had a very subtle flavor, so subtle that I didn't taste anything. Overall: the pork was very tasty and due to its limited menu, there I don't think I'll make my way back here however I would try the pork dish if you happen to stop by. read more

Bāng Bar - Spicy pork with rice and cabbage - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Love love loved this place. Definitely a place to go to and eat. David Chang does it again, innovative, creative, and flavorful food that was a seriously much needed addition to the upper west side neighborhood. He's there a lot so definitely go now to get a glimpse of him and say hi. He will feed you foodand samples. Can't wait for noodle bar to open but this one place is definitely somewhere I will go more than just once a week. Hypes: - menu - it's small, limited, easy to understand, and everything on it is delicious so you can't make a wrong choice. There is a breakfast menu from 8-11 and a lunch menu which is from 11-when they run out. - I am in Love with the spicy pork U and the chickpea dip. You must get both of these!! - drink variety - from coffee and green tea to sparkling waters and authentic drinks - hot sauce - these along with the pickled onions are awesome. I loved the red sauce - rip and dips- this is amazing. It's a fresh naan-like chewy fresh dough that's cooked and made there served with dips. I am obsessed with the chickpea dip. It Is mindblowing. - the kkwabaegi - at first it was ok. A little more sought and less sweet but it grew on me. Mild, caramelly, cinnnamony, and pretty good Gripes: - lines. They get long. Come before 11. If you're there after 1 they most likely run out of their U sandwich - no seating. It's two tables where you can stand and eat. I'd honestly enjoy my food more if I could sit. read more

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David Chang's newer fast casual food stall lives up to the hype. On the 3rd floor of the Time Warner Center, Bāng Bar stands alongside restaurants like Bluebird and Bouchon Bakery, and under the prestige of Masa, Per Se, and Landmarc. But what makes Bāng Bar stand out besides the quickness and efficiency of the food is the price. With $6, you can enjoy the U, which resembles a Korean burrito, but the tortilla is much softer. It's kind of small, but still a decent snack. I had both the spicy pork and the chicken Us, and the chickpea dip. The spicy pork was amazing. The chicken was also good, but didn't have as much flavor. It's the healthier option, and still tasted decent. But the spicy pork--I'd go back again just for that. read more

Bāng Bar - Spicy pork U - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I went there Saturday morning at 11 AM, There were already long line to wait 30 min or more.. ( but it seemed and friend told me it's shortest line ever lol) Me and friend were looking at the menu and chatting, taking some picture of exteriors.. etc Line proceed so fast and they served some trial dimples ( new menu?) while we were waiting. ( that was pretty plus ) Me and my friend ordered one of each Chickem and pork wrap and Eggplant dip. Around the area, all restaurant are pretty expensive. If we feel to eat We had only 2 choices to high end bakery or Whole Foods before. They were okay for quick note though but here is more like restaurant quality grab&go spot under $10. We thought the package was fancy enough. They should ask and make compact ( no need paper bag and rid ) if ppl eat in. No need to spend expense for trash ! I hope they have another location soon :) read more

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Oh my! Walking on my way to class, I remembered that Bang Bar was at Columbus Circle, 3rd floor. I wish the signage was a little better on floor 3 to show which direction Bang Bar is, but you'll find it eventually after walking around lol. I come to say that while I'm sad that they're sold out on Day 3 after opening, their customer service was great! There was a gentleman who apologized for being sold out as soon as I stepped in and offered a sample of their spicy pork. Their spicy pork is delicious!! If you don't like or stand spicy food, it is on the mild side. Since it just opened, I recommend going there early if you can since it's super popular right now(check David Chang's insta). read more

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I got the Spicy Pork U and it started out good but it ended up not being that good. I love spicy food but the spice on this is over kill. Also there is no where to sit to eat it. There's only one table and it's for standing but it get packed. read more

Bāng Bar - Spicy Pork U - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to love this place because I love momofuku. Unfortunately this place falls short. The bread was fantastic, hence the 2 stars. But the spicy pork was so spicy it was almost inedible (and I love spicy food), and there was barely any meat in the u wrap. For $12, they could at fill the wrap to the end - only the middle had some meat. The chicken tacos/folds were very good in flavor but also overpriced for their size. Only 2 of them and only a couple of strips of meat is all you get. read more

Bāng Bar - Spicy pork wrap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I got the beef u-wrap and the waffle fries, both of which were pretty good. The wrap was very filling, although definitely got a bit messy at the end haha. The fries were fantastic - nicely crisp and well-seasoned. There is very limited seating near Bang Bar, so would suggest bringing your food out to Central Park nearby. read more