In addition to describing unique Asian-American recipes centered on the ramen noodle, the book tells the story of launching Chang's popular New York City restaurants sharing the name Momofuku.[2][3][4] The book is illustrated by the photo journalist Gabriele Stabile with images of the dishes and scenes of the chef and staff in the restaurants.[5]
The book has three chapters, modelled around each of Momofuku's New York City restaurants: Noodle Bar, Ssam Bar, and Ko, with recipes and stories based around each topic.[5] When writing about the recipes, Chang credits the team of people who actually developed them.[6]
