Say “Momofuku” to New Yorkers and watch their reactions. Chef David Chang’s restaurants and his use of bold Asian flavors and authentic ingredients, his mastery of the ramen noodle, and his enthusiasm for pork have created hordes of devoted fans and, to many, an entirely new culinary direction.

Momofuku or “lucky peach” is the story of and the recipes behind this cuisine and Chang’s troika of Momofuku restaurants. A chef’s chef, Chang is the person all chefs have to measure themselves by these days.

Cooks of all levels, including prominent household names, have been waiting for this collection for some time. A joy to read, this book is a must-have for anyone seriously interested in food.

For this book, ‘Autographed’ refers to a signed bookplate.