The Guest Series with Momofuku Ko

This April, we’re flying over Sean Gray and Su Wong Ruiz of Momofuku Ko in NYC to host two dinners at Lyle’s, on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th April. Executive Chef Sean will team up with James and his team to create two one-off menus, and they’re joined by front-of-house superstar Su Wong Ruiz, general manager of Ko.

We’re incredibly excited to welcome the stellar duo of the iconic East Village restaurant to Lyle’s. The restaurant is the flagship fine-diner of David Chang’s Momofuku restaurant group, which became famous for serving ramen and pork buns with the opening of Noodle Bar in 2004.

Ko, the tiny, tough to reserve eatery seats only 14 diners at a time, serving a multi course Asian-American tasting menu. It veers away from the traditional nuances of fine dining: the atmosphere is relaxed and casual rather than stuffy, and service is warm and casual.

The restaurant is currently listed #56 in The World’s Best Restaurants and it has two Michelin stars, which it has maintained since 2009.

Sean’s long been on James’ list of chefs to bring over and collaborate with “the idea was cemented last year when I finally got to eat at Ko. What Sean has done with Ko is incredible, it’s redefined what modern American food is”.

Su started her career as a chef in New Mexico before relocating to New York, where she moved on to managing service, and currently works as General Manager at Ko.

The menu will be announced on the evening, but expect to find some Momofuku Ko classics on the menu: Uni, Chickpea & Hozon; Razor Clams, Pineapple & Basil; Wild Rice Kombu; and Ko Egg & Caviar. Su will create a special drinks list based on the evening’s menus.

EVENT INFO
The Guest Series x Momofuku Ko Takeover with Sean Gray & Su Wong Ruiz
Date: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th April., 18.30-21.30
Location: Lyle’s, Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ
Tickets: £77 for a set menu, excluding drinks and service. Priority tickets are going on sale via Mastercard Priceless Cities London on Monday 16th April at 4pm. Remaining tickets go on wide release on Friday 20th April at 4pm. Tickets availabe here.