Mokbar
Korean restaurant · Midtown East ·
Korean noodles, dumplings, small plates, beer & soju
Korean noodles, dumplings, small plates, beer & soju
"Rob Kachelriess praises Esther Choi’s Korean concept at Caesars Palace, saying it gives the Strip "a much-needed option for Korean food." — Rob Kachelriess" - Janna Karel
"This quick-service restaurant from chef Esther Choi opened in 2017 and has continued to cook up some of the best bites near Barclays. Find Korean fare like galbi dumplings, tteokbokki, and kimchi jigae-style ramen." - Eater Staff
"Led by Esther Choi, the menu weaves personal Korean heritage into both homey and elevated dishes — from a king crab bibimbap rooted in traditional home cooking to a kimchi butter lobster ramen that reads as a polished restaurant plate. Choi consistently credits her grandmother for shaping her love of food, and her on-screen success (including beating an Iron Chef and advancing to the season finale with two sous chefs) has positioned her as a rising luminary in the modern Korean food scene." - Matthew Kang
"Esther Choi, the owner of Mokbar, is among the Asian-American restaurateurs who contributed to the GoFundMe supporting Baoburg’s owner after the assault, a show of solidarity reported in coverage of the incident." - Luke Fortney
"I saw Mokbar listed as one of the spots using watermelon in savory preparations, joining a broader trend of the fruit as a savory ingredient." - Stefanie Tuder
