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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.
How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.
Choose your meals
Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.
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 1650 reviews
Japchae Bap (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles & Beef)
Wish it had the smaller noodles like the picture but the flavor?! Oyster sauce and browned beef overtones had me licking the bowl.
Lauren · 04/25/25
Udon Noodle Soup with Shrimp
No flavor in the broth. Veggies were old and soggy.
Paula · 04/25/25
Spicy Braised Beef with Glass Noodles
like everything but the glass noodles. You could leave them out or replace them with something else
Susan · 04/25/25
Classic Beef Bibimbap
One of my absolute favorite Korean meals ever. Have loved bibimbap for years and years! This is a well done dish and I loved it!
Wayne · 04/24/25
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken
Really delicious flavors! I wanted seconds.
Matheus · 04/24/25
Mushroom & Chicken Curry
I didn’t see any mushrooms in it. Tasty though and the kimchi was a perfect addition!
Gemma · 04/24/25
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