Dishola: Reviews by the Dish

dishola /dish•ō•lâ/
v. To share the love of food - dish by dish. n. The ultimate source to find real meals at real places that rule.
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Chicken Ramen at Momofuku Noodle Bar, photo by DisholaDuo
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Chicken Ramen at Momofuku Noodle Bar

163 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003

I was so excited to try Momofuku's ramen, but I found it too salty. For New York prices it was affordable, and I had enough for lunch the next day. It didn't compare to my favorite ramen—spicy miso at Wagamama's in London. I would certainly go back though. It's gotten so many good reviews, I'm convinced I went on an off night.

Tags: chicken  scallions  bamboo  shoots  noodles  broth  edit
Leek ravioli with shaved truffles at Pure Food and Wine, photo by DisholaDuo
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Leek ravioli with shaved truffles at Pure Food and Wine

54 Irving Pl, New York, NY, 10003

This restaurant is very ambitious, and popular among New York vegetarians. We had a fabulous bottle of wine (all wines are organic and/or biodynamic), but I didn't love the food. This dish, in particular, was disappointing. It was tiny (I think it cost about $18), and the shaved truffles, the reason why I ordered it, were dry and tasteless.

Tags: leek  ravioli  baby  asparagus  shaved  beets  edit
PORK BUNS! at Momofuku Noodle Bar, photo by laura
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PORK BUNS! at Momofuku Noodle Bar

163 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003

All New Yorkers must try Momofuku's pork buns. The ramen at the noodle bar is also good (but a bit salty, I must say, I was surprised), but the buns cannot be beat. Along with rich pork belly, the middle is slathered with plum sauce, scallions, and sliced cucumber—a simple but tasty concoction.

Tags: pork  belly  cucumber  scallion  plum  sauce  doughy  bun  edit
Merengue Sausage with Lentils at BarBossa, photo by DisholaDuo
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Merengue Sausage with Lentils at BarBossa

232 Elizabeth St, New York, NY, 10012
(212) 625-2340

This is one of my favorite dishes at one of my favorite bistros in New York. It has delicate spices that are just wonderful! Also try a mojito or (and!) a capariña.

Tags: lentils  merengue  sausage  sour  cream  edit
smoked coke cocktail at Tailor, photo by DisholaDuo
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smoked coke cocktail at Tailor

525 Broome St, New York, NY, 10013

A tasty old-school drink, with coke that has literally been "smoked,"—I'm not sure how. I especially love the complimentary corn kernel bar snacks. The ice is also hand-cracked, a big New York craze.

Tags: makers  mark  smoked  coke  hand-cracked  ice  edit