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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.

How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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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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4.3





Based on 93797 reviews

Beef Bulgogi Pilaf





Not my cup of tea, the meat is tender and well seasoned
Hannah Dafferner · 07/24/25

Seared Soy-Butter Barramundi





Beautiful dish - the soy-butter, the fish was done perfectly, and having the quinoa is great.
Yasser Mufti · 07/24/25

Soy-marinated Pulled Pork





Tell us more about less salty
Kathleen Freitag · 07/24/25

Classic Kung Pao Fish





Could have used a little more rice but otherwise tasted really good
Ian Cole · 07/23/25

Japchae Bap (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles & Beef)





This one is a favorite among myself and my friends who order it!
Julia Norman · 07/23/25

Coconut Red Curry & Roasted Salmon





Amazing!!!
Barbara Riffle · 07/23/25

Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken





I could eat this every day.
Barbara Riffle · 07/23/25

Hamburg Steak with Mushroom Gravy





One of the ingredients is veal, which is on my no list. Also, I wish there were more than 2 little stalks of asparagus.
Shannon Reeder · 07/23/25
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