Truly appreciate a good go to ramen spot while at Chelsea market. The classic ramen is delicious and hits the spot along with pork belly and poached egg. read more

mokbar - Loving the delicious classic ramen and a must add is the pork belly and poached egg. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

came here because my korean mom read about it somewhere on the Internet and urged me to go be a filial and supportive korean daughter by eating it in her place overall the staff were really friendly and attentive! I'd just say the food itself was a bit less quality compared to other ramen spots I've tried in the city. I had the kimchi ramen - the noodles were really thin and a little soggy almost? overall it tasted like it was processed - and based off what you can see seated at the bar, they way they make the ramen is very mechanic/tossed-together-like. I'm sure the cooking process is like that for other spots, but I felt like I could taste the halfheartedness here :( while it was worth visiting out of curiosity and decent prices - I don't think I'll be visiting again read more

mokbar - kimchi ramen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I usually get Ribeye Bulgogi here and it's wonderful -- flavorful, perfectly cooked slices of beef, kimchi, purple rice, an egg -- it all comes together in a gastronomic harmony. 5 stars. The newly announced matcha cold ramen, however, was a real disappointment. It felt like I'm eating a sour cold seaweed soup with a sprinkle of cucumber and mushrooms. I was missing some substance; there was just this one note of sour matcha/seaweed flavor. There was also no protein other than 2 shrimps on top. 3 stars. read more

Solid ramen and very friendly customer service. Quickly prepared and delicious. Some of the best ramen I've ever had! read more

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Best dumplings ever! I ordered the Kalbi which are filled with pork. They come with a chili kimchee dipping sauce which is divine! The acidity if the sauce with the light texture of the dumplings make this a match made in heaven. So good! read more

Delicious, quick and reasonably priced ramen. We shared a tofu ramen plus tofu bowl. Booth were delicious but ramen was the best!

The vegan miso soup was so good and earthy! There were awesome flavors the TOFU was amazing!

This is review #300. I had saved it for a special place and mŏkbar fits that bill. They say true genius often strikes in the pale moments between awake and asleep. I must have been sleepwalking all these years because I haven't truly had Korean-style ramen until today and the experience I had, by definition, was a culinary eye-opener. This brings us to why we feel mŏkbar is deserving of 4.8/5.0 mŏkbar, the brainchild of NJ-native Esther Choi, began operating in Chelsea Market in May of 2014, billed as the first Korean-style ramen in the city. (They're situated across from Los Tacos #1 which I'm not a fan of... you can read my review on that.) Riding on a wave of high acclaim from media outlets, Esther's Food Network appearance on Beat Bobby Flay (aired Sept 4, 2014, in case you're interested) catapulted the restaurant into the cross hairs of the masses for better or worse. Having cut her teeth with experience at ilili, and La Esquina also helped hone her craft from training at Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). When I first visited one afternoon, months earlier, I had the classic ramen, my mistake- it didn't set my palate on fire. I returned to rectify this on a Thursday Chelsea gallery opening night, ordering dishes until I bursted with fruit-flavor. FOOD For small plates or as it should be called, anju, we ordered Ho'Cakes, Japchae dumplings, tteokbokki, and spicy Mok wings. Anju is typically accompanied by alcohol so we simply had to have the soju sampler (where each glass come flavored by a different fruit or inspiration- sorry, I can't remember them all) The Ho'cakes, otherwise known as hotteok, are every bit as amazing as I've heard about these savory stuffed pancakes of pork. Every morsel with satisfying chew, it was probably not meant to be shared, because it will fall apart if you try to cut into one of the halves! hahaha. The japchae dumplings, although true to the dish that it draws inspiration from, I prefer my japchae served up on a plate, not so much in the form of a dumpling (just my preference), however the dumpling had a nice crisp to them and the glass noodles danced around inside my mouth with the accompanying sauce being spot-on. The tteokbokki was a nice surprise because I've made them at home with gochujang and so I know that the rice cakes are typically huge logs with satisfying chew. Their take is a fantastic departure in that they're the size of penne with crisp, chew, and heat all in the same bite! This would ideally go great with beer in any case. They were still crispy even while marinating in the sauces. Impressive! Finally, the Mok wings, which we ordered spicy were marinated in gochujang, the right amount of kick without overpowering the flavor of the wings. Simply fun to eat, much like the tteokbokki. For my entree, I ordered the kimchi ramen along with porkbelly and extra noodles because you can never have enough. I enjoy these soups that're served hot, and also packing sufficient heat despite the summer months. The presentation is all there, Sun Noodles, as ever-present in commercially produced ramen, is also nice to see. The porky soup broth provides the requisite kick and flavor from the kimchi, as expected. The cabbage itself provides all the veggies I'd like to eat for the night. All-in-all, I love it without the egg. Definitely on-par with all the ramen heavy-hitters in the city. SERVICE Service is as quick and attentive as you'd expect from a standalone restaurant, making sure your table never runs out of water, getting small plates to the table first, getting entrees out altogether, checking on your experience- basically all the little things which always ends up mattering so much. ETC Vegan ramen is offered, and this means miso-based. (This is huge) A restaurant offering a menu set of this size is remarkable considering the space/kitchen they have to work with. They have seating by the kitchen counter and in the back, away from the prying eyes and those seat-vultures in Chelsea Market. (Yes, like you, I am one too) The only drawback I find with mŏkbar is that it's set within the busy energy that is Chelsea Market, amidst the hustle and bustle of shoppers, stragglers, lunch-goers, foodies, I've heard my fair share of ignoramus commentary while waiting a few minutes for my table like "What kind of Chinese is this??" and so I also don't especially welcome the prying eyes burning into the back of my skull, nor the onlookers with the look of bemusement, gazing at the "bizarre foods" that I'm savoring. SUMMARY mŏkbar is a solid, casual dining option among various non-competing choices in Chelsea Market, catering to both tourists and worker-bees alike from around the area (e.g. Google), the only Korean eatery within the Chelsea/MePa districts, offering ramen and gastropub (anju) fare. I can see Esther take the mŏkbar concept into it's own standalone restaurant, as it truly deserve a home to call it's own. 4.8/5.0 read more

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After running a half marathon, grabbing brunch, and unsuccessfully trying to find a movie theater that wasn't impacted by the Tribeca Film Festival (we just wanted to watch Beauty and the Beast!), we settled for binge watching Netflix and enjoying a cozy afternoon inside. When it came time for dinner, we didn't want to go very far, so my friend suggested mokbar inside Chelsea Market. We wandered over there and upon checking in, were immediately seated at the bar in the far corner, perfect for looking out over into the side street. Ambiance: Very casual. Since it's in Chelsea Market, it's almost got a mall type of feel to it. Food: I ordered the ribeye "bulgogi" saucy ramen. It was amazing and i devoured every bit of it. My friend ordered the kimchi "kimchijigae" ramen and she also liked her dish. The seasoning and spice level was on point. Service: Service was friendly and efficient, though I did have to get up to ask for the check since we were kind of hidden, tucked away in the corner at the end of the long hall of bar seating against the window. Price: Not too bad for city prices. Would I return? Yes! Perfect for a cold afternoon/evening, or if you're just craving ramen, I suppose! read more

I know people can get super critical of their ramen in nyc, but to me, this place is pretty solid. It's conveniently located in Chelsea Market, right next to Los Tacos No. 1. There isn't too much seating (a few bar stools), so I tend to get my order to go. They do a good job with take out orders: the broth is separated from the main contents so you can put it together whenever you're ready to eat. My bf got the chicken ramen, which is perfect when you're craving some warm soup - a bit spicy but very tasty {$14}. I decided to stick to something light and got the vegan dumplings. They were crispy, filled with pickled shiitake, glass noodles, tofu, garlic, and chives, and had a nice meaty texture. I was very happy to be able to find some good vegetarian dumplings :) read more

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WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW ANGRY I AM RIGHT NOW. I just left Mok Bar and ordered the TOFU RAMEN. 1/2 way through eating it I noticed that I am eating PORK!!!!! I had to go online and pull up the menu to realize I am eating pork! How can you advertise something as TOFU RAMEN on your menu when there is minced PORK in it???? Call me crazy but nowhere on their stupid chalkboard menu does it say TOFU/PORK RAMEN. VEGETARIANS DO NOT EAT HERE. Apparently there is pork hidden in everything. read more

I've worked across the street from Chelsea Market for the last 2 years, so I've eaten at pretty much every food establishment that's come through that place. After eating dozens of meals at Friedman's, Dickson's, The Lobster Place, Num Pang and all the other Chelsea Market staples, I can say with certainty that Mok Bar is my favorite restaurant in there right now. It's every flavor I love, crammed into a taste shotgun and blasted into my brain. I've been multiple times already, and I will continue to go there for as long as I work in the Google Building. Highlights: - Korean Disco Fries?! If you don't know what disco fries are, then you don't know anything. Go to the nearest diner, order them and share them with no one. Once you've done your disco fry homework, go to Mok Bar, order the Korean Disco Fries and have your mouth blown straight off of your face. - Ho Cake. I didn't really know what this was, but I ordered it anyway, and it was amazing. I still don't really know what it is. - Ramen. I love ramen. So I loved this. I got it with a poached egg, and my noodles were swimming in a yolky broth that is making me feel good inside just thinking about it. I would write more, but writing this review has made me hungry. So I'm going to get lunch. read more

I've been to Mokbar a few times when I'm in the neighborhood. For being located in as touristy of a spot as it is, the ramen is pretty darn good. It's not my #1, but it's definitely in my top 10 ramen spots. The key really is in the broth. So many places I go to have really watery broth. But the broth here, even in just the classic ramen is deep, bold and complex. I will say, the poached egg is not my fave. It comes out almost undercooked, I would say it varies from chef to chef, but this has happened to me more than once here. It's not a soft boiled egg (which I prefer), but the egg white of the poached egg shouldn't be clear and runny. Overall though, pleasant experience. The ambiance is definitely noisy, it's right backed up against Los Tacos #1 ), which is constantly packed. So it's crowded and noisy during peak times. But if you hit it at the right time, you could have a relaxed and enjoyable time! They also have some good appetizer options, a diverse selection of teas hot & cold and several alcoholic beverage options! read more

mokbar - Classic Ramen and Kimchi Ramen in the back! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely love this place's vegan options! You can request that the kochi (crispy rice sticks) be made vegan, they have vegan dumplings and vegan ramen. They were very responsive to all my questions about what was vegan. I have dreams about the spicy sauce that they put on the kochi. The food is to die for and the service is great. I highly recommend! read more

This place is kind of bullshit. Ordered the MoKBAR Classic Ramen then was asked if I wanted an egg on top for extra $. Their own website clearly states a "poached egg on top". These scammers must think only tourist come to Chelsea Market. And for all you ramen lovers out there, their ramen is simply a lame Koreanized version of real Japanese Ramen. They add Korean red pepper paste, Korean veggies (usually found in Banchan) and shredded pork and call it authentic....ya bullshit. It's salty and doesn't have that richness hours of simmering brings to authentic ramen broth. Taste like it was made from an instant ramen package. You can find excellent authentic ramen at Ippudo. This place is for Ramen rookies and unsuspecting tourist. read more

An appealing, wooden stall / stand / counter type of place in a corner of Chelsea Market, this serves Korean-inflected ramen, or Japanese-inflected Korean food, or both. Though the seating is limited, I had only a ten minute wait, and I saw a group of two and a group of even four get seated without much delay. Two notes: 1) this was the day before July 4 weekend, so, crowds are ebbed all over, and 2) this is all counter seating, no tables, so it's fine for groups of two and maybe three, but groups of four+ should beware. The soundtrack is Korean pop but it's mixed with jaunty Mexican tunes from the neighboring taco stand, leading to some kinda dissonance. I liked the food I had here but the soundtrack got me dreaming of Korean bean burritos, or Mexican sundubu, whatever that might be. Food: - The bibimbap was simple and good--a warm rice & vegetable salad. - The Korean Disco Fries reminded me of my Jersey upbringing but with a kimchi twist. The twist is fun, but doesn't feel essential. The primary flavor and texture here is the fries and cheese, and then every few bites you get a hit of kimchi. The two don't really conflict, but they don't come together in any way that elevates either. - The chicken ramen knocked me out and not quite in the good way--I felt like I'd consumed more food than was physically in the bowl, like it was somehow too much, the broth feeling heavy, a little overly creamy, especially with a poached egg in there. I don't like eating something and then thinking, "I never want to eat again", but this bowl somehow got me there in ten minutes on an empty stomach. That said, the noodles were pleasantly chewy, and the pulled chicken had a great texture and was somehow more fun to eat than the usual slices of meat you get in ramen. A Japanese chicken soup, I'd have it again if given the time to forget how it made me feel. read more

Finally tried mokbar this past weekend with a friend. There was about a 5 minute wait to get seated around 7:30pm on a Friday evening. We got seated in the back against the window, where it used to be open to all diners, including Los Tacos. After the waiter let me sample their two "teas", I went with the strawberry yuzu tea drink, which was refreshing and surprisingly not to sweet. They market these as teas, but I really didn't taste any tea component in the drink. Service overall was excellent. We ordered the Disco Fries after reading some good reviews on it - apparently it takes a long time to make and it came out after we already got our ramen and decided we were stuffed. Boo hoo. The best part of it was just the kimchi - the rest of it was like soggy melted cheesy mess. I wouldn't recommend this. I had the kimchi ramen and to my surprise, it was actually very flavorful, though not very meaty. Loved the kimchi and the noodle texture was just right. It was spicy, but not too spicy. I was somewhat expecting a shin-cup tasting type of broth, but was happy to see and taste that it wasn't so. I would come back for the ramen. Decent choice if you want to try something different at Chelsea Market. One of the few Korean ramen places I know about in the city. read more

Found this new Korean ramen place at Chelsea Market. I love spicy and I love tofu so I ordered the spicy tofu ramen $13. It was delicious, with minced pork, soft tofu and noodles. The sauce was flavored just right and an egg that's cooked perfectly! Would have liked it more spicy. They say lunch no seats have to stand or takeaway only! Will be back to try their other dishes and ramen flavors. Very friendly staff! read more

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The food was decent--we ordered the classic ramen, the bulgogi ramen, and the ho cake. Both the classic and the bulgogi ramen were average. I think for a similar price point, most ramen places in the city offer much better bowls of ramen, even if they don't market themselves as a 'creative' fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors. Mokbar has, however, won awards for their kimchi, and the generous portion of kimchi on the bulgogi ramen was pretty good. It wouldn't have felt like such a terrible experience had it not been for the service. Let me begin by saying that I typically don't criticize places for mediocre service, especially when it's a small place in the middle of Chelsea Market, or when it's an hour and a half before closing on a Sunday night. You're tired, I get it. All I really ask is that you can accurately take down an order, stop by for a water refill maybe once, and try your best to not be a complete asshole. I'm really not asking for table-side entertainment or for you to check up on me every time I so much as sniffle. The friend that I ate with was allergic to shiitake mushrooms; he didn't know there were shiitake mushrooms in the classic ramen until he had unearthed them after a couple of bites in. We asked the waitress if it would be possible to get a new order of ramen without mushrooms in it, but she told us to just pick them out and gave us a little bowl to put the mushrooms in. When we told her that no, we actually would like to get a new bowl of ramen if possible, please--one that hasn't had mushrooms floating in the broth--, she said that unfortunately, it wasn't possible to get a new order because he'd already taken a couple of bites out of the first one. Trying to talk to her was like pulling teeth. I don't understand why it was relevant that he had already eaten some of the first order--were they hoping to just take the entire bowl back and save it for the next customer who ordered a classic ramen? We also never got our ho cake. When I asked her about it, she told me we'd never ordered it. Kathy G, I understand that some time people have bad days--please just try to not commit murder by mushrooms next time. For everyone else, remember to cherish your friends while they're still on this earth. read more

I came here with my two friends. We wanted to try the green tea noodles in a watermelon bowl that was featured on New York Insider but it wasn't being served. Instead we tried the seaweed shrimp cold noodles. It was amazing! It had the green tea noodles that I really wanted to try. It was sweet and savory. I have always been a fan of hot ramen but now I think I've converted! Service was great. Everything was delivered 10 minutes after we ordered. Amazing staff. You can see that they work well. Some were preparing for the future dishes while others were preparing the dishes that were ordered. I would love to go to their other location in Brooklyn. Maybe there they'll probably have the watermelon bowl. All in all amazing experience! read more

mokbar - Seaweed Shrimp Cold Noodles with green tea noodles - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The disco fries alone would have me coming back to Mokbar but everything I had here was amazing. The ho cakes everyone talks about are as good as they say. I have tried a few ramens here and my fav is the kimchi. I heard they have cold versions which sound perfect for summer. It's definitely a hot spot in the chelsea market! read more

mokbar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

THE WORST RAMEN IVE EVER HAD. I'd rather have instant korean noodles. The kimchi ramen was terrible. It was like a bad made kimchi stew with noodles. The kimchi was way over cooked and lacked any kind of spice. The disco fries were terrible and bland. It was a little bit of fries with a little bit of cheese and kimchi. read more

wow. i promise korean food is not my fav cuisine... that being said... holy fuck this place was so freaking amazing i had to come back the very next day for round two! nestled deep into the chelsea market way on the west side... so worth taking a chance here! contrary to general opinion, i thought it was well priced for the quality of food and the quantity as well as the inventiveness of the menu offerings. spicy lovers rejoice! day one: the japchae vegetable dumplings were perfectly paired with hot sauce. bonus! these dumplings are circle shape maximizing the surface space to cup the dipping sauce as a saucy little liquid dumpling hat (see pic, hard to describe with words alone!) day two: i came on a slow week day lunch and the searing was plentiful with an excellent sunny window view and perky polite staff :) i started my meal with the bacon-wrapped kochi sticks... think rice cake skewers with bacon, hot sauce, fancy mayo drizzles, green onion, seaweed slivers, black sesame, and ALL THE YUM IN MY MOUTH!!!!! followed up with "brothy" kimchi bacon ramen and pickled shiitake mushrooms on top of shredded pork. this place created wonderful moments of relaxation and delight in my otherwise difficult week! read more

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There are a lot better options for food in Chelsea market and better ramen spots in NYC. The ramen was nothing special, the broth had a slimy texture to it and was disappointing in terms of flavor. The HO cake was underwhelming and overpriced. It's $6 for 1 pan fried flattened bun with pork inside. I can get the same thing that taste way better in Chinatown for $1.25! The value and quality of food here is definitely not worth the time and money. I would not come back here obviously, because i have nothing good to say about this place. read more

A welcome addition to the area. It had been sorely lacking in the ramen department and this is quality korean ramen. I've had the kimchee ramen multiple times and found it seasoned very nicely. The poached egg is a great addition. The chicken ramen was also a delicious bowl of noodles. The Ho cakes are good but does get a bit heavy when paired with ramen for me. Same for the disco fries. It is a bit heavy when paired with ramen but is a delicious dish if you can share it with friends. I've been going since opening week and held off on reviewing since they had a few minor hiccups as all new restaurants do. They are coming into their own very nicely now that they found their groove. To the person complaining about the tofu ramen having pork, it's in the menu, you can ask them if it is vegetarian because tofu does not automatically mean vegetarian. Many Asian dishes with tofu has meat in it like mabo tofu. They even have a vegan ramen option. read more

After having wandered the streets of New York for a few days, my appetite for something Asian, something noodle-y, hadn't subsided. So you can imagine my excitement as I stumbled upon Mokbar Korean Ramen in Chelsea Market. I ordered the Kimchi ramen to go, as my mouth was watering at the thought of the delicious steamy bowl I'd receive. I admired the beautiful decor, making the shop look like a Korean food stall. Promptly my food arrived and I ran off to dig into my ramen soup. It was steamy, spicy, meaty and goooooooooooooood! The ramen itself seemed to be handmade and were very tasty. This hit the spot! I was definitely not disappointed. The great thing of ordering it 'to go' is that the serve the broth separate from the ramen and the other goodies, to ensure that nothing goes soggy. I'd come back to this place in a heartbeat. Maybe try to snatch a stool at the bar to gobble down my ramen. Too bad I'll have to wait until next time I'm in New York to do so. read more

This ramen bar has the potential to be great. Service was good. Waitstaff was friendly and courteous. Ddukboki was disappointing. I had a classic ramen bowl and thought to myself why am I paying this much for it? Was it because I'm too lazy to make ramen at home? I applaud chef Choi on her restaurant, but this fusion cuisine seemed ordinary. read more

Where can I start - amazing food, fantastic service. Some of the best Ramen I've ever had - and that's saying something. Staff are wonderful + very helpful. read more

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F'ing delicious ramen here. Yes it's not in the east village, it's in touristy Chelsea Market, but still it's legit. Came around closing time and the staff was happy to serve us, decided immediately to go with their house pork ramen, I don't even think I looked to see the description, just wanted hot. Soup. Now. Huge portion, piled high with shaved scallion, nori, and other accoutrements. The broth was rich, and silky smooth, and each component stood out and shined. I really was surprised with this place, that goo read more

5 stars for originality, service, and the laid back environment. Went to mokbar last night for dinner, left for a drink, and came back for 2nd dinner. Aaaand I'm going back again tonight. What we ate: ho cake, mushroom tempura, dduk boki / teeok boki, disco fries, fried farro, black ramen, and the mokbar classic ramen. My absolute favorites: Dduk boki: The white kimchi + cilantro pairs perfectly with the spicy flavors of the crispy rice cakes (which, by the way are cooked in brown butter ---!!!!!) + minced pork. And the poached egg on the side? Heaven. Mushroom tempura: A simple looking dish -- pickled & fried shittake mushrooms decorated with ribbons of scallions. PERFECT. COMBINATION. You'll be amazed at how much punch and flavor this dish carries. The chef was kind enough to explain how the mushrooms were handled and I was awed at how much prep went into pickling them. MUST-HAVE. Ho cake: FRIED. PORK. PANCAKES. The best accent to this dish is the kimchi puree sauce that comes with it, just another detail-oriented way the chef really showcases traditional Korean dishes + flavors. Come hungry, that's all I have to say. read more

My father, brother, husband and mom decided to eat here since Los Tacos No 1 was packed and they didn't want to wait. As a pregnant woman (I was 5 months pregnant at the time) I decided that I wanted to eat at both places (don't judge.. I was pregnant) so I ordered soup and appetizers for myself on top of all the food and drinks my family ordered and went and got tacos as well. I sat down to eat (the place was EMPTY we were the only ones eating there) and the staff told us we had to leave. I get not allowing food from somewhere else and not allowing people to just sit there if they aren't customers but we all had food and they asked us all to leave. They didn't even give me a chance to ask for a to-go container or anything they just grabbed our food from us and packed it when the only one who needed to leave was me (even though I ordered food there too) because I was the only one eating tacos there. They didn't even tell us they're was a seating area hidden behind the wall so they watched a pregnant woman sit on the ground to eat. I will never go back there. read more

Love this place. The broth brings me back to my childhood when my grandmother used to cook spicy soups for the family in the winter. The ho-cakes were crispy and delicious. I liked the fact you can get a quick bite to eat here and go. And the place won't cost you as much as other comparable ramen spots in the city. I highly recommend!!! read more

Definitely had plenty of better meals elsewhere. One heck of a location though! Capturing locals and tourists in the already cramped space creates an unbearable experience and it's almost impossible to enjoy a meal. Either I am a big eater or their servings are too small. I added toppings to my bowl and I still left unsatisfied. Insert sad face here. read more

This review is based solely on the Tteokbokki: Two kinds of places I detest the most are the ones that are: 1. overhyped and 2. unnecessarily expensive Mokbar has been in my bookmarks for awhile now, so I was really excited to have seen it in the midst of all the other shops at the Chelsea Market. My anticipation was further fueled by a ZAGAT rating, which hung proudly near the menu at the side of the stall. The menu descriptions for the food items were beautifully described and powerful enough to get you drooling, but the resulting product was a disappointment. I understand that this is a fusion eatery, but I literally had the shittiest Tteokbokki($8.71; to-go)EVER. Tteokbokki is a chewy glutinous rice cake that is sort of shaped like a sausage and is usually served with some sauce. For the price, portion was small and sloppy. The Tteokbokki here was as thin as a French fry, and looked as if it life had been sucked out from it. It was also oversaturated with sauce and stingy pieces of bacon. I could barely taste anything and the meager portion of kimchi and seaweed on top did not make it any better. I was so enticed by the description in the menu: "Brown butter ricecakes, minced pork, crispy bacon, white kimchi, poached egg.." yet so confused by what I had just consumed that "WTF?!?!" kept resounding throughout my mind. How can a restaurant with an emphasis in its Korean roots dare to mess up such a precious, old-school traditional Korean snack! It doesn't even take rocket science to prepare/make it! The audacity!!! I should have gone to Koreatown. read more

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Stopped by here because I was passing by the area. Food was great. Kimchi was especially good. Would definitely return for lunch. read more

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The food here was good, though the seating is a little cramped. Part of that is from the limited space in Chelsea Market, but I think part of it is also the way the noodle bar is laid out. My bulgogi noodle bowl was tasty, though I wish they had pre-mixed my bowl up instead of all the meat and toppings being plated over the seasoned noodles. The beef and zucchini dumplings were delicious! Overall a tasty lunch read more

mokbar - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Admittedly, I am a bit on the fence with mokbar. Maybe I was a little too peeved at the slow service, the gristle in my ramen, or the hot sun beating in on me along the windowed wall on West 15th Street. Or maybe I just need to give it a rest and focus on what I enjoyed. Haha. Admittedly, while on a recent staycation, mokbar was on my "to do" list, and I did get around to going with my friend Mariko before heading to the Whitney one afternoon. We wanted to be seated, and said seating is obviously at a premium, as mokbar shares a space with Los No. 1 Tacos and the Nut Box. Still, after a roughly five minute wait, we were seating in a section behind the kitchen, a windowed wall, as mentioned, along West 15th Street. It's away from the crowd which is both good and bad; service was a little iffy because of this, and our waiter kept messing up our orders with the patrons seated among us. Eh. Moving on, the quality of the food was good. I did enjoy their spin on Disco Fries, served with Ramen gravy and kimchi. Taste -wise, they were wonderful. Execution-wise, the gravy and the cheese were a little too focused on the center of the dish, leaving a mound of cheese 'n' gravy-laden fries among many other dry seasoned fries. I ordered the Chicken Ramen with an extra soy egg. It was a great bowl of ramen...but perhaps it was not wise for me to order it on a 90 degree day while sitting in direct sunlight. Ha! The texture of the noodles was perfect, and I loved the shredded chicken, though a few pieces of gristle I found threw me off a little. I think this place is as great as others say it is, but maybe I just came on an off day. I absolutely want to come back and try other items on their menu, such as their beef kimchi "naengmyeon". read more

We were craving a hot bowl of ramen tonight after walking around all day in the NYC cold, and we figured we should have some in Chelsea Market since we've never been there. Luckily there wasn't a wait at Mokbar when we got there, and we sat at the bar, street food-style. We started with the chicken wings, and we loved their extra crispy texture; interestingly enough, the mild sauce was better than the spicy one, but they both seemed to be missing...a little something. The tofu salad was fine, nothing special, and one of us liked the kimchi kale while the other did not. The classic ramen was also good, with tender pork and nice toppings. Our server was friendly although he did seem a bit frazzled at times. We had a fun night here and everything was pretty good. Solid 4 stars. read more

I finally got to try the Mokbar Classic Ramen and the sweet potato chips. I found this ramen to be better tasting than the kimchi bacon one! I still don't think it's on par with Ippudo and Totto, but I wasn't expecting that. It was still really easy for me to devour it all. The pork was soft and that's my approval stamp! Sweet potato chips were also yum. There was some sauce and scallions on top that made it different in a good way. Yes, I still love Mokbar. read more

What can I say? I stumbled upon this place looking for a great rated Mexican place right next to it. Saw the short menu and had to try it out. The Korean tee is great and the Kimchi Ramen is the best thing ever if you like spicy. read more

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