it's been over a year since we visited but had to drop in and write a review because i still think about the corn dumplings! honestly, everything that we tried that night was absolutely delicious. portions are small (tapas style) so you may have to order multiples of one dish if you have a large group. however, it did allow us to try quite a few items. not including the alcohol, the below (for a group of six) averaged out to be about $55 a person. corn dumplings ($15) - the crowd favorite. we ended up getting four orders of this alone. adult-capri [lychee reach rich] ($14) - had to try this for the gram wagyu oxtail spring roll ($21) tartare ($16) yellowtail crudo ($17) noodle ($17) gumbo ($15) cauliflower ($17) rice with octopus ($19) scallop ($19) steak ($19) read more

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Really enjoyed my meal here. Knew this spot was related to Thursday Kitchen, which I remember enjoying but didn't blow me out of the water, so I had tempered expectations. However, I liked this place way more!! The Korean and Southern-cooking fusion comes through beautifully, in particular - the Gumbo!! GUMBO - plump small pieces of shrimp with a savory, rich broth that has a velvety texture and that gentle crisp from the plantains - don't miss out! CORN DUMPLINGS ** Perhaps my favorite bite of the meal, the gentle, soft skin of the dumpling and slight fragrance of the fennel with a savory, rich corn filling. Without meat, this dish manages to shine. CAULIFLOWER My friends liked this one the most, as it has this beautiful glaze and perfect fried cauliflower texture reminiscent of some of the best korean fried chicken. RICE WITH OCTOPUS Velvety risotto with a nice seafood flavor running throughout. The octopus was a BIT tough for our liking, but still good. OXTAIL SPRING ROLLS really hot, but tasty, and had this truffle sauce underneath that was yummy too. LOBSTER ROLL - this was good too, with a nice toasty bun and what made it stand out was this creme topping it had. Definitely one of my more unique meals recently, and I remember it fondly. Would definitely take my friends here if they were visiting. read more

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Needed a downtown dinner spot so we picked Mokyo. First thing first, the multiple texts and warnings on time limits was pretty uncalled for. That was a tad miffing but let's move on to the food stuffs. Drinks- pure strawberry, it comes in a gimmicky baggie and was meh at best. Soju Negroni was a bit better and was at least served in a glass. Food - wagu beef spring rolls, a tad on the oily side, a bit spicy but tasty. Corn dumplings, my favorite of the meal, so creamy and silky with a wonderful sauce that reminded us of kimchi and i just ordered another one just because!. Beef tar tar, I liked it but hubby was meh on it. Very fresh and had a tang but very tiny bit of chips to go with it. Its's potato chips people, not gold. Yelowtail crudo, why was this sent out 4th out of these dishes. It was ok but I did get some tough spots. And lastly was the cauliflower which was spicier than I expected and had more bitter notes than I liked. Doesn't mean it wasn't good but it was more the hubby's taste than mine. It was missing a bowl of rice to be honest. Oh, should I mention that there is a single ladies and men's room and the vague smell of bathroom hovers near it? Make sure you're not seated there. Anyway, ok meal, but I won't trip over my feet returning. read more

We tried four dishes and every single one of them is very delicious. Presentation of the food is gorgeous. My favorite is definitely the plantain } steak } yellowtail } tomato. But would recommend all of them. Inside is super cozy and lively. Recommend reserving early because it was packed when we arrived for our 8:30PM reservation. read more

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Went here with a group of 4. Its a tapas with a Korean flair. Had the corn dumplings. Very good oxtail spring roll the steak yellowtail. Gumbo and noodles. Everything was quite flavorful. We had a bottle of the Soju. Service was prompt. It was kinda tight quarters. Typical NYC. Prices were ok. Overall a good night read more

Mokyo - Gumbo. Get it - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My friends and I came here and ordered a good variety of items to try. Some of them were really good, while others were just okay. I would recommend the corn dumpling, the rice with octopus, and the yellowtail crudo. The tartare, steak, wagyu oxytail spring roll were okay. I think for the price and portion, there was some more left to be desired. We also got the pop rocks and injeolmi mousse for dessert, which both were good -- I thought the pop rocks were a nice touch. We also ordered a bottle of makgeolli to share which was good. The staff also treated us to a shot of soju in honor of my birthday which was a sweet touch! read more

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WOW despite all the external factors (rude patrons, my friend's phone falling onto the literal subway tracks minutes before our reservation) dooming this dinner, the food (especially the corn dumplings!) and service made Mokyo one of my favorite dining experiences of 2023. First: shoutout to the incredible service. I will admit to being a pain: I emailed them the same day to adjust our reservation twice, and then my friend showed up 45 minutes late due to that aforementioned unforeseen circumstance. Despite all that, the staff were super accommodating and understanding throughout when they could've been justifiably annoyed. We are very grateful!! We also witnessed a waiter handling a rude table next to us with grace, it's clear that they are seasoned professionals. Now the food--in order of preference, we got the corn dumplings, oxtail spring roll, gumbo, and rice with octopus. The first two dishes were exceptional to me and I would consider them to be must-order items. The filling in the dumplings are more like a cream corn, with a very pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a strong corn flavor; I could've been happy just eating only plates of corn dumplings. The oxtail spring roll was extra crispy with flavor combinations that I haven't had before. The last two were quite delicious as well but a bit more forgettable, and I thought the rice with octopus was too salty. I truly enjoyed my visit here and will for sure be back! read more

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I came here to catch up with a couple of friends and to my surprise they were pretty booked on a Wednesday afternoon, although we came the moment they opened we ended up sitting at the bar. This place is dimly lit and gives off an intimate setting. The staff was super attentive with our drinks and food and our waiter was very pleasant. Luckily, I came here with a friend who had an idea on what we should get. Disclaimer: it can get pretty pricey and the tapas don't fill you up even after 6 orders! Rating: 1 (I could do without) - 5 (heavenly sent) Now, we got the ceviche (3), oxtail spring rolls (5), plantain (4), 2 x lobster roll (4), scallops (4), chocolate mousse (5) and pop-rock popsicle (3) in that order. My friend was disappointed in the pop-rock Popsicle mainly because it wasn't assembled like the last time she came so the flavor profile was missing. This was suppose to be the star, but for me the star was the oxtail spring roll. It came through with the juiciness and crunch I expected and desired. Highly recommendeIn regards to the ceviche, I prefer Spanish style ceviche's lime flavor profile over the spiciness I got from theirs. Everything else was delicious and presented beautifully. For drinks, I recommend the Makgeolli (rice wine) if you like to drink without feeling your "drinking" read more

THIS WAS SO SO GOOD! I am so glad I finally got to try it because I loved pretty much all of the items. Here were some of my favorites: - corn dumplings (almost didn't order because it didn't sound veryappealing but after reading all the reviews we knew we had to get it and it was amazing!!) - gumbo (a little spicy but so good) - scallops (loved the sauce it comes in) Other items we ordered that were also good: - ceviche - beef tartare - noodles (really spicy!) Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu items! read more

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An absolute hidden gem right in St Marks - go here before it blows up! Essentially Korean fusion tapas, make sure to bring people with you so you can order everything on the menu. Interior has two rooms so lots of space! From the take on gumbo to the peanut noodles everything here is absolutely delicious. Come hungry! read more

Mokyo - Gumbo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Made a dinner reservation ahead of time. We split 6 dishes between the two of us along with a dessert. Overall, the dishes weren't really to my liking albeit unique and definitely different than the usual modern Korean food. Corn dumplings were too creamy for me. Rice with octopus was good, octopus is tender and not too chewy. tartare was pretty good but it came with cheese which is a bit odd. noodle was a simple dish. berkshire rib wasn't anything too special wagyu oxtail spring roll was also fine read more

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We tried one of every dish on the menu. Our favorites were the corn dumplings, spring rolls, noodles, and yellowtail crudo. If you go with more than 4 people, you should get 2 orders of some of the dishes. The only dish we weren't a fan of was the ragu with rice cakes. My friend thought the sauce was oddly sour. read more

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YUMMM. Made a reservation about a day or two in advance for a Wednesday night dinner at 6:00. Didn't realize they open at 6, so we were the first people there haha. The restaurant filled up within the hour, though (and got a little too loud, honestly). Was surprised how much availability they have / how easy it is to snag a last minute reservation - especially since I've heard such good things. Had been to Thursday Kitchen twice & loved it, so I had high hopes (and MOKYO did not disappoint)! The corn dumplings were one of the best bites I've had in a whileeee! So good - could've easily had a whole order (or two) myself. The cauliflower was also DELICIOUS. It was crisped to perfection and so flavorful; probably the best cauliflower I've ever had (bc it didn't taste at all like cauliflower). The corn dumplings & cauliflower were my two must-orders!! Can't recommend enough. The yellowtail ceviche was fresh & had good flavors, but not sure if I necessarily need it again. The oxtail spring roll had a good crunch (it was too hot, temp-wise), but nothing life-changing. The steak was good and had a nice mushroom-y sauce; cooked perfectly medium rare. Probably would get again next time. I got some type of strawberry yuzu lemon-lime soda; kind of reminds me of Ramune. Perfect beverage to accompany the meal. Everything came out with perfect timing, coursed out, except our last dish (the cauli). Not sure if they had forgotten or what, but there was about a 20-30 minute wait for that dish after we had finished the previous one. However, it was so good & crisp that it blew me away (did not expect to like it so much) - was the perfect thing to end on!! Next time I would want to try the noodles and the lobster roll! Those seem to be some of the most popular dishes. I definitely will be back! Not sure whether I like MOKYO or Thursday Kitchen better -- it's a toss-up -- but the ability to make reservations at MOKYO is definitely preferable! read more

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Cute date night spot. Get the noodles and corn dumplings a must! The lobster roll, oxtail spring rolls, and the plantain were good too. Ribs... not so much. read more

Mokyo - Menu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

All in all, pretty mid. My 2 friends and I went during a weekday after work, and it was pretty busy but we had made a reservation so were seated pretty quickly. The vibes are nice, your typical dim lit nyc tapas place, with pretty plates decorated around the restaurant. The best dish by far was the noodle. It was a mala noodles and it was just the right amount of spicy and delicious. The second best was the corn dumplings -- I thought the sauce pairing with the corn cream was great. The third best was the injeolmi mousse, but I do think it's hard to mess up dessert. For the rest of the dishes, the food was just fine, but the sauce pairings were questionable. We got the steak (which was a bit too rare of our liking), but it was paired with some sort of hummus which we thought was interesting. The yellowtail crudo was paired with some nutty sauce, which honestly overpowered the yellowtail/grapefruit. If I didn't mention the other dishes, it means they were unmemorable. If you just want vibes and need a place to eat it's fine to go, but don't recommended from a food perspective. read more

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First off. The services here are amazing! Not every restaurant has that chemistry vibe. They definitely put in that comfort food vibes with warm people around. I simply like this place cause it's more of a conversation dinner then filling your belly. Great place for dates or small groups. Not overly too loud where you have to scream at your friends just to have a conversation. The menu is small but enough. Literally you can order the entire menu twice over. Got that intricate tapas and the drinks are creative with cute names. You can tell the owner put some thought and put a little personality to give you a light chuckle. I literally can't recommend anything specific since everything tasted amazing. Although I wished their oxtail spring rolls were a little bit bigger. But that just the big boy in me. I can probably eat 1000 of them's. I highly recommend this place if you want a chill spot where it's not too loud. Again. Great spot for date night! Parking is a pain. I recommend you to walk over if you're able to. read more

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Amongst 3 people we shared a total of 12 dishes. Seemly a lot, but the portions are pretty small. Get: - corn dumplings: do not skip! The truffle cheese sauce was so creamy we ordered a round 2 - oxtail spring rolls: meat was tender and juicy - noodles: mala chili oil gave it a nice spicy kick Mid: - berkshire ribs - scallop - beef tartare Pass: - steak: although cooked perfectly medium rare, we were very disappointed since we got 2 portions that the steak was lacking flavor even the sauce that accompanied it wasn't doing it much justice - yellowtail crudo: not a fan of the nutty salsa on top, it had a peanut butter taste which mixed oddly with the yellowtail. Fish itself was fresh Overall, a cute spot that gets pretty loud. Service was attentive, however there were some lag time between the dishes. Food-wise, I'd still prefer Thursday Kitchen's (sister restaurant) flavors more and I will probably stick to there. Price-wise, the dishes definitely adds up before you get full. Our bill came out to a little more than $100/person with tax/tip which is quite pricey for tapas. read more

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They are most known for the corn and truffle dumplings - we took one bite and spit them out. It was truffle oil and not real truffles and just over powering. The noodles were simple, spicy and delicious. Gumbo was good and packed with seafood, could have cooked some of the veg down because they were very crunchy, but the flavor was excellent, I liked the ribs - cook was good but flavor was one dimensional, the octopus and rice was ok but not amazing. More like  risotto than a congee.  Our favorite bites were probably the oxtail spring rolls as they were crispy and delicious, filled with tender oxtail and served with a white sauce, and then there was the pop rocks dessert! It was a marscapone ice cream on a stick with raspberry and homemade pop rocks and it was SENSATIONAL! I could have had 25 of them. They recommend 2-3 dishes per person and 6 dishes was too much for 2 people - would go with 5. The service was incredible. We loved our server, he was so great. Knowledgeable, honest, and friendly. Really liked him! It was snowing and cold and the restaurant was warm and cozy inside. Vibes were great and perfect for a date night. There was a table of friends next to us having a great time as well so it's good for group outings since it is all shareable small plates. Priced fairly for the quality of food! read more

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My friends and I tried every item on the menu (besides dessert). The prices were not great considering the small portions we got. My favorite item was the corn dumpling. Get the corn dumpling! It has a creamy custardy texture that I totally did not expect when first biting into it. It tasted more like cream and caramel than sweet corn, but it was a yummy dish. Sadly it only came with four dumplings so at about $4 a dumpling. The other dishes I enjoyed were the octopus rice (which the rice texture tasted more like risotto) and the broccolini (though you can get more roasted garlic broccoli for a better price elsewhere). My friends liked the ribs a lot and they were definitely fall off the bone tender. The spring rolls were very good as well. I did not care for the plantain, the steak, the figs, the cashew noodles, and all the other dishes that were not mentioned in the previous paragraph. Sometimes I found the use of truffle to be pretty heavy but I know some people like truffle. The ambiance was small and cozy. Servers were friendly. Service can take a while depending on what time you come. read more

Mokyo is elevated Korean food. They do go really heavy on the truffle oil though, so that is something to keep in mind. The tapas come in courses so you get the food over a longer period of time. Corn Dumplings - their mainstay. You MUST get them if you have not! Ribs - So tender and fall off the boat. Quite salty, however. Gumbo - get the gumbo because... they sell out! I have been twice and was unable to get it both times! The staff is attentive but as noticed, food gets served slowly. By choice I suppose. read more

9.28.24- My boyfriend and I had a 9 PM reservation and was seated about 15 minutes later. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant and I found it more intimate. The decor wasn't anything special. This was our first date night in a really long time and was so excited about the menu. I had the Soju with lychee and mango and my boyfriend had the Negroni. Wow the drinks were strong. My favorites in order though difficult because we enjoyed everything we ate! 1. Octopus in rice (could've licked the bowl) 2.Lobster Roll (wish was a bigger portion but I had claw meat) 3. Waygu Steak (melted in your mouth) 4. Tartare (was so good) 5. Dessert (deconstructed Ferrero Roche) it reminded me of) and Pop rock Mascarpone 6. Ox tail spring roll (loved but almost burnt my tongue, so hot and had a little spice kick ) 7. Ribs ( fell off the bone) Service was attentive the waitstaff constantly kept our water cups filled. I didn't walk out of there feeling so stuffed that I couldn't walk. That was refreshing. I would 100% recommend this place. read more

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I came here a second time seated with a large group for a birthday in the back area and the service was excellent - our waiter checked in on us appropriately and made suggestions for doubling dishes that might be too small for our group. Food was delicious - we tried most of the menu with our large group. Drinks were excellent as well - I recommended the matcha cocktail. We enjoyed our time there. read more

Came here for a fantastic date night with my partner recently. We opted to get 5 different dishes, all of which were delicious and really high quality. We opted to not get any drinks, but they did provide a taste of sake anyways that was quite good. While all of the dishes were incredible, our favorites were the Rice with Octopus and the Lobster Roll. The octopus was perfectly cooked and I really appreciated the flavor of the rice as well. The lobster roll had a lovely Truffle cheese on it and the roll was perfectly buttery. All in all, definitely more a date night type of spot, but we really enjoyed everything and are looking forward to returning! read more

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Corn Dumpling 5 truffle green salsa, cheese, super creamy inside, slightly sweet, flavorful Lobster Roll 4 toasty moist bread, juicy lobster, truffle whipped cheese, celery, strong truffle oil smell Wagyu Oxtail Spring Roll 4 super crispy skin, juicy shredded beef, smoky sauce, sweet onion, creamy puree, not flavorful Gumbo 3 Korean chili, tiny sausage cubes, small crawfish, not juicy, celery, onion, bell peppers, strong black pepper, Cajun flavor Yellow Peach 3 charred, cheese, preserved lemon, sour, refreshing Tartare 4 beef, yuzu, sprouts, salty, refreshing, slightly bitter Rice w/ Octupus 4 octopus 面面的, not chewy, sweet soy congee, chorizo, green leaf, flavorful read more

SOOOO good. Stumbled upon this place when another place's wait was too long. Thank goodness cause I want to come back and order more, since this time around my bf and I werent too hungry. For drinks you have to order their makgeolli cocktails, best thing I've had in so long. Don't even bother with their caprisun pouch looking drinks. They're decent but honestly was just flashy and not that tasty. Everything pictured is what we ordered and HIGHLY recommend the noodles and fish. But you really cant go wrong with any of them. read more

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Friend recommended Mokyo. We came with a large party. We ordered a lot of different foods to try. Beet tostada: ok, hard to share Corn dumplings: pretty interesting, surprisingly good Garden ceviche: not too special, can avoid Yellowtail crudo: good small bites Yukhwe: steak tartare, was ok Berkshire rib: yummy ribs! Steak: cooked well, wish there was more Gumbo: ok, not too special Scallop: cooked well, 3 scallops in an order Noodles: ok, nothing too special, not the best value Rice with octopus: pretty good Sweet plantain: not bad Oxtail spring roll: egg rolls, they are friend. Hard to taste the oxtail. Cauliflower: not bad In general, it was as expected. Pretty pricey food for small plates. We ended up eating at a pizza spot afterwards. There is an auto 20% for a large party. It was definitely nice to try different flavors, but for value, hard to justify. read more

Extremely tasty small plates! Recommended 2-3 plates per person to share and everything tasted so delicious. Each dish was better than the last. My favorite includes the ribs and the corn dumplings, both flavor bombs and wished I had more. The adult Capri was cute and reminded me of being on a warm beach with a great drink. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and very well decorated. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! Also note I didn't see any reservations on resy for the time I wanted (5pm on a Saturday) but emailed them and said they were available and the restaurant was half empty when we arrived, so would not trust resy availability. They also seem to take walk ins as well. read more

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(4.8 stars) If you love tapas, you have to check this place out! When I first read that this was a sister restaurant to Thursday Kitchen, I was immediately sold. This place has relatively dim lighting and a very intimate feel, so it's great for dates, but also features bigger tables to catch up with friends or even celebrations for birthdays. To start off with the food highlights, if you were only able to order one dish, the rice with octopus is a MUST. This dish definitely carried the score and set the tone for the rest of the dinner. As an appetizer, we started with the yellowtail crudo, which was a hit or miss since one of us really enjoyed the fish and the other thought it was too fishy. The rice with octopus was basically charred octopus on top of a Risotto. It was well-seasoned, so make sure to get a good rice to octopus ratio with every bite! The next two dishes we ordered were the cauliflower and the wagyu steak. To say the least, they were two very different menu items with mixed reactions. The cauliflower reminded us of buffalo chicken, the way it looked and was paired with almost a ranch like sauce. The first bite proved to be a very flavorful take on cauliflower, but be warned that this dish can pack some heat and get to be VERY spicy (pretty tasty though). Finally, the wagyu steak was definitely not what we had seen from previous pictures, generally a strip steak cooked with some fried onions as toppings. Instead, ours had peppercorn sauce, which was a nice alternative, although not as aesthetic. To wrap up this review, the service was impeccable as our water was constantly refilled, the staff was always checking in on us, and our table was always kept nice and clean (perfectly ready for pictures of the next dish)! Will definitely come back and try the other menu items! read more

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I had high expectations since I loved Thursday kitchen and we loved our meal and the service was attentive. Must get: Corn dumpling: this was one of my fav dishes from here, super savory and nutty Wagyu oxtail spring roll: so gooood, flavor was similar to bulgogi to me Lobster roll Good: scallop Skip: Steak: nothing special. tbh you may skip We ordered makgeolli mojito and grapefruit beer, but they were only okay. Maybe I will go for sake or Korean spirit next time. Price can be a bit pricy here as the portion is small (you need to order at least 5-6 dishes for 2 in order for you to be full). I also noticed that everyone gets the same dish at the same time and there must be only one chef cooking for the entire restaurant.. it took awhile for us to get steak. As a Korean, wish this restaurant presents more Korean décor rather than having a Japanese license plate in front of toilet etc.. but would love to return to try other dishes they have. read more

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I came here in a party of 4. It was busy inside, glad that I made a reservation. The interior was a bit tight but cozy. Expectation: I've heard that all dishes were great but portions were small. Reality: Love the food but portions were TINY... Lobster rolls and oxtail spring rolls were my fav! I wouldn't recommend this spot as there are many options in the area. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to Mokyo but she is still a true gem in the East Village. A hip, semi-casual, but stylish Korean-inspired restaurant with fun takes on things like gumbo and lobster rolls, and incredible classics like the noodles and truffle dumplings. The cocktails are great, and the Capri Sun cocktails are still just as fun as they were before. The menu is limited but provides decent options for vegetarians, meat eaters, and pescatarians. Some of my favorite dishes this go around were the noodle, steak, and the broccoli rabe. Love that some of the classic menu items remained, and while they are the same and just as good as before, you can tell there have been tiny tweaks to the dishes that keep them relevant but exactly as good as they used to be. Love this spot and highly recommend a visit. Acoustics quality makes it a little hard to hear at times so, best for couples who've been dating a while or good friends catching up. read more

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Haven't seen my graduate school friends in a long time so decided to try this spot! We got an early reservation for 5PM and were the first ones seated. They advised us to eat 2-3 dishes each to get our fill but we landed on about 8 dishes and it hit the spot. We went with half vegetables and half meat - definitely did not disappoint! We were so impressed with all the dishes and the drinks! Great spot to meet up with friends or date night! Will recommend this spot for anyone to try something new. read more

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Tried this a while ago and thought it was decently good! I think the star of the show was the corn dumplings, which were so soft and silky inside. SOOO GOOD. this was the dish I that was memorable :)) But the rest of the dishes might not have been worth the visit. I thought they were fairly average. The portions are tapa styles so you definitely need a few to fill you up and for most usher they just give you a sampler. Nice ambiance read more

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Overall, the food came out fresh, tasted great, and would highly recommend for large groups ! Came with a party of 8 -- as tapas, it was recommended to go family style as each dish could serve 2-3 people. The corn dumplings was the standout for me, as our table ordered 6 of them !! A literal flood of corn with every bite, and it reminded me a lot of soup dumplings! Tasted very light as well, really could've kept eating those forever. Drink cocktails were relatively ordinary -- though they came in those pouches that has been seen more often in rooftop bars :) Our server was terrific - able to accommodate a small birthday surprise and also gave some mini-shots on the house ! read more

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10/10 was some of the best food I've ever had. I came here with a large group of friends and we were sat to the right of the entrance, in the back. It was definitely tight seating, bordering uncomfortable, but the food was so good that we almost all forgot about it. The restaurant starts you out with complimentary sake in a little plastic cup and while we ended up ordering 2 bottles of sake to continue that journey, the starter sake was much appreciated. As for their cocktails, I had the "Pure Strawberry" cocktail, which was sweet and just what I imagined. The cocktails come in a plastic bag that contains a light, which made it almost a club-like, Vegas drink and I wish it came in a proper glass. As for the food, I was in awe of everything I had. A few of my favorites include the lobster roll, corn dumplings and the octopus fried rice. The lobster roll was petite and so flavorful. The dish includes the whole lobster claw so there is plenty of meat to make it a filling tapas. The corn dumplings had truffle oil, which made the creamy corn filling even more luxurious. The octopus fried rice was perfectly cooked in that the rice was crispy and flavorful while the octopus was perfectly seared and had the right amount of chewiness. Again, 10/10 and would definitely come back again. read more

Mokyo - Lobster Roll - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A sister restaurant to Thursday Kitchen, Mokyo presents a similar concept of modern/fusion Korean food. While Thursday seemed to be more of a Spanish x Korean fusion, Mokyo is more of a modern twist, with some Western/American fusion elements added in. Overall, I was much more happy with the food here than at Thursday (probably just because I'm not the biggest fan of Spanish cuisine). The oxtail spring roll and the noodle were both pretty good (though the noodle was a tad on the salty side), and I liked the crispy texture of the fries on top of the steak combined with the mustard sauce. I wasn't a fan of the cauliflower (Gochujang flavor was a bit too strong, plus it was super sticky) or the yellowtail crudo, where the sauce was also a bit overwhelming and made it difficult to taste the fish. That being said, I did feel the dishes were kind of pricey for what they were, but the food is decent and the vibes are good :) read more

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We landed here after we tried to go to Thursday Kitchen but were not digging having to wait. Turns out this is their sister restaurant. Our waiter recommended order between 4-6 plates as it is tapas style. He was right on the money. After 5 plates I was stuffed. Let me get on to the must eat dishes: congee with octopus, ribs, noodles, and cauliflower. They were amazingly delicious! The other two plates that were just ok were the oxtail spring rolls and the steak. Don't be fooled by how small the restaurant looks; it is quite cavernous. The really dug the music playlist and service was great. I am happy we ended up here and would come again. read more

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Made a reservation on a Saturday for 6pm. They don't seat you until the entire party is present. Our waiter recommended getting 2-3 dishes per person for the meal to be filling. We ended up getting 4 items since we were planning to go to other places. We were asked about any allergies, and they gave us a paper that marked off the menu items with the allergens, very nifty and considerate. Beet tostada was rich. My favorite dish of the night. The beet was vibrant and hearty, and the avocado was smooth. The pasilla chile was too spicy for me. A little went a long way. Corn dumpling had a very creamy filling. Beef tartare was tender and the meat was fresh. I enjoyed the micro greens on top. I didn't really taste the grana padrano though. Wagyu oxtail spring roll had a crispy, thin exterior. Very much an eggroll. The lychee reach rich wasn't too sweet and was a great cocktail to start off the night. It was refreshing. The staff are very considerate. The menu consists of a good variety of small plates. However, it's pretty limited if anyone has seafood allergies. read more

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I highly recommend the corn dumplings. It reminds me of the edamame dumplings at the sister restaurant Thursday kitchen. I also liked the oxtail spring rolls. The cauliflower reminds me of a vegetarian orange chicken. The lobster roll and gumbo were also good. If i come back, I'd order two of the corn dumplings. The strawberry and lychee mango cocktails known as adult capri suns were strong and tasted good. read more

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Very nice atmosphere -- went with the gals after work to catch up and vibe. Dishes were definitely on the pricer side for the amount of food we were getting, but flavors and quality were to par. All dishes were presented beautifully. We got a few dishes to make sure we weren't leaving hungry. Beef Tartare: It was the first time all of us tried raw beef. Definitely intimidating at first, but tasted very much like raw tuna. Gumbo: Very flavorful and we wanted more at the end! Yellowtail Crudo: Yellowtail was very fresh and loved the salsa macha sauce. Noodle: I'm not sure what kind of sauce they made but it was great. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the dish was surprisingly refreshing. Corn Dumpling: This was a surprise for sure. The creaminess of the filling was very interesting, but the flavors were great. Oxtail Spring Roll: Nothing special about these. Onion puree at the bottom was good though. Lobster Roll: The rolls were so tiny that it was extremely hard to share. Not worth the price at all! Sweet Plantains: I LOVE sweet plantains and was really excited for this dish, but honestly there wasn't anything special about the flavors. Probably would not go back purely because of the price point. read more

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