Michelle Tew is the founder of Homiah, which sells Sambal Chili Crunch, and was told that her company has 90 days to remove the name. Tew described receiving the Momofuku letter as a “punch in ...

It's no secret that Momofuku is a favorite of editors and readers alike here at The Kitchn. The brand, which has a handful of modern restaurants spread across New York, LA, and even Toronto ...

Chef Dave Chang's Momofuku Chili Crunch, on the other hand, opts to put the crunchy texture of its product at the forefront of its branding. Use of the word crunch came under scrutiny in early 2024.

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Here are 5 ways chef David Chang changed dining forever 5 ways David Chang's Momofuku Noodle Bar changed dining forever, from open kitchens to stemless wine glasses to (alas) chili crunch.

In March 2020, Chang’s Momofuku Goods launched a chili crunch — its take on the beloved Sichuan condiment that would spark a trademark controversy — to a 20,000-person waiting list.