Shot in the dark, David Chang "like" restaurant in Somerville?

[chefboyardee]

Friend mentioned a new chef/restaurant in somerville that had hints of Momofuku. Can't seem to find anything, but we recall there was a new chef that was compared to David Chang in the Globe. Can anyone help. Thanks.

[jgg13]

You're probably talking about East By Northeast, in Cambridge (near somerville line), on cambridge st outside of inman

[chefboyardee]

thanks JGG, that sounds like it. From prior reviews it seems like its worth trying. thx again.

[Bob Dobalina]

It is worth trying, but if you have been to Momofuku, please adjust your expectations appropriately, because from what I gather, it is not exactly the same. Does not mean it is not good in its own right, but I think the comparison is a bit of a stretch.

[skordalia]

been to both- comparison isn't a total stretch. They're riffing on some similar themes. they both have those pork buns- guess that's de rigeur for asian-based places nowadays thanks to Chang and probably a big moneymaker. But folks are right that it's very much its own thing. I think it's subtler than momofuku and though also very pork-oriented, not as much of a fat/salt assault (not necessarily a bad thing in M's case, but it is super intense). I really like East By Northeast. I think it's one of the best restaurants in the area if you approach it on its own terms- many small plates, lots of pork, take a few chances.