MOMO 97

MOMO 97 continues the New York Korean dining tradition in an Upper East Side storefront tucked between brownstone stoops and corner groceries. The city’s comfort food scene isn’t short on bold flavors; spots like this anchor the neighborhood after school runs and pre-theater lulls alike. A rotating slate keeps the menu concise but reliable, whether you pop in for late coffee and kimchi fries or linger over rice bowls.

Find the restaurant at 1396 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029, easily spotted for its awning right beside the subway stairs that drop commuters onto the 6 line every few minutes. Tables are inside the ground floor, and evening chatter from the sidewalk joins the hiss of the open kitchen to set the tone.

You can call to confirm seating or place a takeout order between lunch and dinner service, or simply swing by as walk-in counter orders start at two tables for your small plates. Dine-in and catering orders need advance heads-up, but family-style trays still turn up daily if you ask the host to check the day’s stock.

Fixed cutlery and one server per two booths keep the floor moving, while the back corner keeps kids entertained with crayons on paper placemats. Head over to the directions map to scout the curb cuts and bike racks before you arrive, or phone ahead: (646) 952-0138.