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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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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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4.3
Based on 93022 reviews
Korean Beef Quesadilla
Tasted really good and was filling. Definitely one to cook in an oven vs. the microwave.
Deidre Golej · 07/15/25
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken
Great cold summer noodle salad. Everything was fresh and lots of chicken. Kinda wish there were more noodles.. ratio was a little off but overall tasty
J States · 07/15/25
Korean Flank Steak Rice Bowl (Steak Doep Bap)
This was really really good! A new favorite!
Patricia Middleton · 07/15/25
Korean Beef Quesadilla
It’s a little oily
Chyna Riedel · 07/14/25
Coconut Red Curry & Roasted Salmon
really delicious, would order again, though the three green beans in the actual meal were a hilarious contrast to the portion shown in the preview
Tracy Olander · 07/14/25
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken
I really enjoyed the sauce and veggies, but didn't enjoy the chicken. it was chewy and felt like it would have been better if it was more shredded or tofu.
Britnea Sage · 07/14/25
Miso Sesame Salmon
Delicious! Directions should say to remove sauce before heating!
Dorothy Wilke · 07/13/25
Udon Noodle Soup with Shrimp
Love that this is an option!
Sue Lee · 07/13/25
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