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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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Based on 94442 reviews

Roasted Teriyaki Salmon





WHY WAS IT SO SPICY WE COULDN'T EAT IT? IT WASN'T MARKED AS SPICY. Yes I'm yelling, this is absurd.
Rebecca Loy · 08/01/25

Classic Kung Pao Fish





cooked the fish in the air fryer and it came out perfect. excellent flavor
Ronald Covin · 08/01/25

Korean Flank Steak Rice Bowl (Steak Doep Bap)





steak was very tough.
Bev Root · 07/31/25

Korean Flank Steak Rice Bowl (Steak Doep Bap)





Decent but steak was kind of dry and chewy.
James Allshouse · 07/31/25

Classic Beef Bibimbap





Beef tasted awful
Hanane Taffahi · 07/30/25

Beef Bulgogi Pilaf





Delicious! looked just like the picture
Jacqueline Talamonte · 07/30/25

Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken





Needed more sauce
Candace Colvin · 07/30/25

Japchae Bap (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles & Beef)





yummy
Brittaney Chatwin · 07/30/25
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