David Chang, one of the most acclaimed American chefs of the 21st century, once had four restaurants in Las Vegas Strip casinos. Soon, he’ll have only one, at least for the time being.
On Oct. 4, Bang Bar by Momofuku in Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan is closing, MGM Resorts announced Thursday. When Bang Bar shutters, only the flagship Momofuku restaurant in The Cosmopolitan will remain at a Strip property.
However, plans call for another concept by Momofuku and China Palace Group to replace Bang Bar, opening in 2027, according to the announcement. Bang Bar debuted in April 2021, taking its name from “bang (ppang),” the Korean word for bread. The menu features griddled flatbreads that are rolled or wrapped about fillings, as well as rice bowls provisioned with vegetables and proteins.
When it launched, Bang Bar replaced Pok Pok Wing, a member of the Pok Pok family of restaurants founded by Portland, Oregon, chef Andy Ricker, famed for his way with northern Thai cuisine.
Chang also once had Majordōmo Meat & Fish in The Venetian and Moon Palace in Palazzo, both of which closed in June 2022. The chef also launched outposts of Fuku, his spicy fried chicken concept, as concessions at T-Mobile Arena in April 2023 and at Allegiant Stadium in August 2024.
On Oct. 4, Bang Bar by Momofuku in Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan is closing, MGM Resorts announced Thursday. When Bang Bar shutters, only the flagship Momofuku restaurant in The Cosmopolitan will remain at a Strip property.
However, plans call for another concept by Momofuku and China Palace Group to replace Bang Bar, opening in 2027, according to the announcement. Bang Bar debuted in April 2021, taking its name from “bang (ppang),” the Korean word for bread. The menu features griddled flatbreads that are rolled or wrapped about fillings, as well as rice bowls provisioned with vegetables and proteins.
When it launched, Bang Bar replaced Pok Pok Wing, a member of the Pok Pok family of restaurants founded by Portland, Oregon, chef Andy Ricker, famed for his way with northern Thai cuisine.
Chang also once had Majordōmo Meat & Fish in The Venetian and Moon Palace in Palazzo, both of which closed in June 2022. The chef also launched outposts of Fuku, his spicy fried chicken concept, as concessions at T-Mobile Arena in April 2023 and at Allegiant Stadium in August 2024.
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