Venue-specific photo of Kabawa, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Kabawa (venue website) · Source
Kabawa is Momofuku’s Caribbean prix-fixe restaurant on Extra Place in the East Village, led by chef Paul Carmichael, with the casual Bar Kabawa next door.
Eater New York says Carmichael is causing a sensation here, and that the tiny bar is a great hang with island-inspired rum drinks. The restaurant also hosts private dining and buyouts.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Restaurants in the East Village Right Now, According to Eater Editors
“Chef Paul Carmichael is causing a sensation as head chef of Momofuku’s Bar Kabawa and sibling prix-fixe restaurant, Kabawa.”
- Eater NY: The Best Fancy Restaurants in NYC, According to Eater Editors
“Momofuku’s first New York opening in years, Kabawa, marks the return to the U.S.”
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