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

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Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Esther Choi’s meal reviews
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Based on 1650 reviews
Roasted Teriyaki Salmon





Below average taste to me. The fish skin is covered in scales.
Jingjing · 06/11/25

Hamburg Steak with Mushroom Gravy





not one drop of gravy on the meal. large pieces of mushrooms so hard that I couldn't even cut with a fork. usually one of my favorite meals. Definitely not this time.
rod · 06/11/25

Korean Flank Steak Rice Bowl (Steak Doep Bap)





Meat was very tough and thinner pieces would probably help
Julie · 06/11/25

Japanese-Style Chicken Katsu Curry





Needs sauce. Could use more chicken.
Tammy · 06/11/25

Japanese-Style Chicken Katsu Curry





This was almost as good as the Japanese Curry place down the street. Definitely a reorder on this one.
Kyle · 06/10/25

Coconut Red Curry & Roasted Salmon





Rice was way overcooked- it was mushy. The curry sauce was good.
ANTOINETTE M · 06/10/25

Udon Noodle Soup with Shrimp





Everything was cooked well, but this dish could benefit from way more veggies and flavor. I added my own spinach and had to add my own Ponzu sauce and Sriracha I luckily had in my fridge, and salt.
Kasey · 06/10/25

Classic Beef Bibimbap





Yummy! Minus the mushrooms (personal preference)
Grace · 06/10/25
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