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Esther Choi

About

Esther Choi, chef / owner of mŏkbar and mŏkbar Brooklyn, and soon mokbar Midtown, as well as chef / partner of Ms. Yoo, grew up cooking traditional Korean food with her Korean-native grandmother. Inspired by the old-aged techniques of her grandmother’s cooking, Chef Esther believes that food is the ultimate expression of a country’s culture. From its history and social customs, to its language, geography and arts, Chef Esther seeks to offer guests an understanding and appreciation of Korean food.Since the 2014 opening of her first venture, mŏkbar in Chelsea Market, Esther has been hailed as a “New Rising Chef” by Food Republic and in 2015 was named a “Zagat 30 under 30” NYC Culinary Rockstar.

Kitchens

Meals by Esther Choi are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.

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Seattle

Esther's Favorites

Signature meals by Esther, prepared in small batches and available to order directly to your door.

880 cal

Esther Choi

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice & Mozzarella

700 cal

Esther Choi

Bulgogi Beef Ramen with Seasonal Kimchi

830 cal

Esther Choi

Spicy Pork with Caramelized Kimchi and Steamed Rice with Furikake

How it works

Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.

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Heat and plate

Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.

Repeat

Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.

Esther Choi’s meal reviews

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4.2

Based on 2606 reviews

Spicy Braised Beef with Glass Noodles

The meal was full of fat and a miniscule amount of meat. Totally disgusting! .

Darryl · 09/09/24

Udon Noodle Soup with Shrimp

tasty, noodles good

ann · 09/09/24

Buttery Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Macaroni was dry and too al dente for me. Shrimp was okay. Surprised I was disappointed since I do enjoy some of the chef's dishes.

Magaly · 09/09/24

Beef Bulgogi Pilaf

Liked it overall. But it was a bit too salty.

Brian · 09/09/24

Walnut Miso-Crusted Salmon

Salmon was dry, bland

Rosemary · 09/09/24

Spicy Braised Beef with Glass Noodles

Rather bland

Rosemary · 09/09/24

Buttery Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Tell us more about it

Thom · 09/09/24

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Most Common Questions

How can I order Esther Choi's food?

If you're new to CookUnity, you'll be asked to select your first meals while signing up. As an existing subscriber, simply search for Esther Choi when selecting your next set of meals.

How does Esther Choi's food on CookUnity compare to Esther Choi's restaurants?

It's the same high quality food you've come to expect from Esther Choi's restaurants! Food is prepared in a CookUnity kitchen just like it would be prepared in a restaurant kitchen. Chefs and their teams prepare meals in small batches and deliver them fresh.

How many meals does Esther Choi offer?

It varies day to day based on local sourcing but on average around 10 dishes. Sometimes there will be more for special events.

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