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Mr Baan’s Bar and Mookata

4.3 (43 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Della S.

This is a great experience to have for dinner on a chilly night. You cook your own food on a combined grill and hot pot that is set up over real charcoals. The charcoals can get pretty smoky and sometimes the meat fats will splatter, so don't wear anything too important! We made a reservation for 6 ahead of time and waited in the bar while they got our table ready. The bartender was really helpful with the menu and we got to try their Thai shot ($10). It had a very sweet and fruity flavor without being very strong in alcohol. I also got the smile lung chai ($16) cocktail. The alcohol taste was not strong either. The servers showed us how to properly grill the meat (assortment of marinated pork, beef, and chicken) and cook hot pot ingredients (egg, pork meatballs, egg tofu, vegetables, and glass noodles), then mostly left us alone aside from occasionally getting us more water and broth. The grilled meats all had a similarly sweet marinade to them. Combined with the 2 dipping sauces we each got (both of which also were somewhat sweet), the meal was overall on the sweeter side. This was balanced well by the pork-based broth which was not sweet at all, but as the broth boiled down it got more and more salty until I couldn't even drink it anymore. We ended up topping off the pot with water instead of broth because it was too salty. Overall this was a unique experience that I never had before! It is a fun thing to do with a group of friends.

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Tia T.

This place is perfectly hidden! It's attached to Lom Wong Thai restaurant. I haven't been but it's supposed to be one of the best in downtown Phoenix. This speakeasy style bar is located in the alley or by the restrooms in the restaurant. It's very 90s anime, Asian, lo-fi music, the perfect after dinner spot. We got the Thai shots and they were delicious! The drinks are in categories on the menu based on how strong you like your drinks. I got the karaoke king and I loved the smoky mezcal with the ginger beer. My friend got the som tom smash and said the flavors with paired well together. Love this place and the guys are always so nice. Perfect for a date night, girl dinner, or stop in on the way.

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Raquel F.

I didn't really know what to expect but completely open to a new culinary experience. The only thing I knew going into dinner was that their drinks are unique and good and that dinner was a combo of hot pot and kbbq. The vessel you cook your food in is heated with charcoal. Yes, this is a cook your food type of experience. This place is great to go to I'm the winter or on a cold evening because it keeps you nice and warm. The table is given 4 or 5 veggies/sides and 4-5 meats, enough for the party size. The meats were a good quality and marinated well. It was also a good variety of different flavors. The chicken and minced pork were my favorites in terms of flavor. The veggies/sides were napa, mushrooms, soft tofu, and mung bean thread. They were all great bit in the future would love to see a greater variety. The broth was flavorful and the fat from pork belly enhances the flavor. Dinner also comes with 2 dipping sauces. They were both great complements to the food. Overall, a fun and worthwhile experience. The price is by person and you can bring your cooked leftovers home. The vessel for the hot pot is a little small and we were really had to dig for our items but a minor detail.

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Brionne D.

I thought that the experience here overall was great. First the positives: The staff is lovely! They were very kind and inviting. The food was delicious. The meats were seasoned phenomenally and the pork broth was rich and flavorful. The side sauces were bursting with Thai flavors and were the perfect accompaniment to the meats. You must like beef and pork, as there is only one chicken option. They also brought out a birthday ice cream sundae which was nice. The negatives: Wildly expensive for what you get. $250 for 3 adults and two mocktails (including $40 automatic gratuity). The price alone will keep me from returning I think. We arrived on time for our 6pm reservation, but had to wait 30 minutes for our table to be ready. This seemed a bit excessive, especially since we were one of four tables of guests. The mookata device itself isn't conducive to getting the soup out. The spoons don't fit well so it takes a lot of effort to remove the broth. Overall a great experience, but likely won't be back unless it's for another very special occasion due to the cost for perceived value.

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Omari D.

Unique cocktails continue as the theme with the new Baan's Bar. Surprised that on a Saturday night, we had no issues getting seated in the bar, but it was going into the holiday weekend and the weather wasn't too favorable. Personal touch by the staff, and shout out to Anisah who shared with us about the transition and what goodies to anticipate from the new place as I believe they were open for about 1 month. Mainly focused on cocktails this trip so we had, 2 Dusty Thai Tea drinks and 1 Karaoke King and figured I'd dip for a little taste with some Skewers... so I got the Luk Chin Mu (pork meatballs) from Mookata to give me a preview. We had a little inconsistency with the 2 Dusty Thai cocktails but learned it had more to do with the new batch that was provided for the 2nd drink. Both were still good, but the 2nd lacked the same alluring "after-taste" that was as good as the 1st. I was the only one to take on the Luk Chin Mu... I wasn't blown away by the presentation (had a food truck snack feel) as it seemed to have too much of the sweet/spicy sauce. I did shoot for just the meatball, with limited sauce, and didn't get the wow taste I was hoping for. Looking forward to a return trip for dinner and other cocktails as I did enjoy the vibe. Felt it was a 3.5 overall but leaned towards 4 this time around.

Anne M.

Tremendous experience and deliciously seasoned food ready to grill tableside. Conscientious staff always there to maximize your visit.

Jennifer D.

Wow, our experience here last night was awesome! You walk through the main Lom Wong's restaurant to a back patio area where you are set up with your grill and all your meats and veggies. Our server, I believe it was Augusta, was very helpful in walking us through how it worked and there were several others walking around checking on us as well. It was a mixture between Korean bbq and hot pot which made for a very fun activity dinner. And they will bring you as much broth as you need all night. We ordered the premium menu and it truly felt like the meat was never ending between the 4 of us, we had so much food! Everything was delicious and flavorful. Only small complaint was from those that had cocktails, they said they were very small in size. Also as a note, it was first Friday downtown and there was live music on the other side of the wall which was quite loud but we made do! When Tyler came to cash us out, he said how authentic of an experience it is and it made him feel like he was back home which I loved even more! I will definitely be looking forward to bringing more friends here! Awesome all around

Morgan R.

100/10!!!! What a great experience!! It is so fun and they teach you how to properly do Mookata if you have never done it before. I also love that it is all outside because it gets hot and Smokey! Quality of the food and flavors are incredible. A bar opened next door with loud live music.. we saw it as plus! Danced our way through cooking. The service was also exceptional. Our server was from Thailand and explained the history to us! Bravo!

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The food was great! Moo Kata is definitely something you should experience. The broth was rich and, for a party of 2, we almost tapped out eating so much, beware, it's so addictive. The service was awesome. We loved coming across every one of the staff members present on Valentine's Day! Thanks for making it feel so welcoming! This was a great experience. We will definitely come again and will be recommending this. This place is worth every bite and the drinks were delicious too! We give this place, the food, the staff a 10/10.

Mookata grill with napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, Minced pork, and different meat cuts.
Hannah R.

My boyfriend and I came in around 8pm on a Wednesday, we had called in earlier to reserve a spot! We were the only ones in the restaurant so it made for a very intimate night! The bartender Derek was super friendly and made us some delicious drinks before we got sat for our Mookata! Our server gave us a backstory on Mr.Baans and the owners. It was interesting and detailed to the perfect extent! We got a run down on the different meats, veggies and techniques for our night with our Mookata! We had also enjoyed some mouth watering Pork skewers that had a perfect char on them which was a delicious appetizer! You get a full liter of the pork broth to refill as it gets low, It was super easy to refill and the server came to check on us in case we needed more drinks/ shots or water. Very attentive service which we appreciated! It was my first time trying enoki mushrooms and it was so flavorful as it was cooked in the hot pork broth. The glass noodles were also very yummy with the pork we cooked on top! It was nice to be able to customize every single bite! The two sauces we got were so flavorful and the green one was my favorite a little spicy but that enhances flavor to me! I got the Ooey Tooey drink which was so refreshing and surprising it had fish sauce but it was a pleasant surprise. My boyfriend loved the Phed Yaang, which was similar to an Old Fashion. Derek was amazing at recommending drinks as the drink menu might be overwhelming at first. I definitely enjoyed my night here in this little hidden gem behind lom wongs! Need to come back to try the restaurant and get a full experience of the owners visions! Definitely a spot to try with friends after work or for a get together with family! My boyfriend and I spent a good two hours munching and drinking with some good music as well! I loved how different this spot is for Downtown Phoenix, skip the usual burger and taco joints and try this lowkey spot out you won't regret it!

Jason S.

I'll start this off by saying do not make reservations at 6pm in the middle of summer. The restaurant is outdoors and the combination of the sun + mookata is uncomfortable. However, I still had a phenomenal time and would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. Arrived at 6PM and was able to sit at the bar while our table was getting prepared. Our server Austin gave us wet towels to have since it was so hot and that definitely helped! Mr. Baan's is an absolutely delicious restaurant and I would go back numerous times. Definitely a unique experience! You get 4 meats + vegetables + broth + noodles. It's like korean bbq and hotpot put together. When looking at it, it doesn't look like a lot but it fills you up quickly. Also, they have bar with really unique drinks. The bar is open to anybody and a few people walked in during dinner for some drinks. Definitely worth the 5 stars.

Variety of raw meat ready to be grilled
Christina Y.

We are mad fans of Lom Wong and when my husband received an email from the restaurant in regards to a brand new place serving mookata, we were all over it! Initially, he made a reservation, thinking it was for the restaurant, but later realized he had reserved a spot in the bar area. After correcting the reservation, we secured a table for an early dining time at 5:15 pm, instead of our preferred time after 7 pm. We arrived 15 minutes early. Upon arrival, we discovered it was a soft opening, and we were seated at the bar while they prepared our table. They apologized for still ironing out details on their first day. While waiting for our dining table, we ordered drinks. Not being a frequent bar-goer, I found the drink prices steep for the ambiance. in general, I'm realizing that prices in Scottsdale/Phoenix area equals or even surpasses prices in New York. (sigh) My husband and I joked that the cost of one drink could probably cover an entire meal in Thailand. It also seemed the bartenders were still in training, discussing the ingredients for various drinks. Regardless, our drinks were delicious, and I have no complaints. Finally about 15 minute past our reservation time, we were seated at our table. We realized that they are all outdoor seating and they were prepping our mookata grills while we were waiting, because the grill and the broth in it were already at a roaring boil by the time we were seated. All the raw meat in a see-thru acrylic containers were neatly compartmentalized by different meat. We were instructed how to grill and prep the meat before eating. It's a cross between K-BBQ and Chinese hot pot where you grill the beef and pork bellies on top of the dry grill and dunk the ground pork and chicken inside the broth. Chicken is boiled first then finished up by grilling on top of the grill top. The weather was absolutely perfect for an al fresco dining, but I don't see how they can open this place during the hot summer months! When it gets colder, they'll need to provide heat lamps. We were provided plastic tongs to grill the meat, but maybe they should think about switching to metal ones so that they're reusable and don't break. I had to get another tong as they broke on me. Another suggestion is providing individual plates along with the bowls for a more convenient dining experience. All the meat, including the chicken, was incredibly tender and delicious. We struck up a conversation with a pleasant young couple seated next to us, and the wife, who happened to be Thai, confirmed the authenticity and high quality of the mookata. She also expressed her love for Lom Wong. Overall, we are delighted to have this new addition to Lom Wong and truly appreciate the culturally authentic experience it brings to the Phoenix dining scene.

Desiree D.

Stopped in during their soft opening on first Friday. Mr. Baan's is located in the alley behind Lom Wong. The interior was dark and moody but with enough light still to see who you were with. Because it was a soft opening there was a limited menu. The staff was friendly while working the kinks out. I got the karaoke king. It was bright and refreshing drink with mezcal and ginger beer. The skewers were flavorful and perfectly cooked. I can't wait to go back once they have their full menu up and running. The only downside was the pricing. But I'll wait to pass judgement on that until I see the normal menu/prices.

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Surprise Father's Day gift to go on a "flight" from NY to Tokyo. This was such a cool experience…read more I'm an airplane junkie so going back in time in a vintage plane was awesome. The vibe is intimate and the staff was amazing. The food was good; my wagyu was cooked nicely but my wife's was a bit overdone. The peanuts pack some heat so they were a bit too spicy. This is a cool date night experience and you get wings, like the old days.

WOW. An elevated, 90-minute-long immersive cocktail experience worth every penny…read more In short, you either sign up on Sunday for a link to RSVP on Monday OR RSVP anytime before your event during the week, pending availability at that time. "First Class Seating" is $25 person for admission, a Welcome Cocktail, House-Made Wasabi Peanuts, and a sweet treat. "Captain's Club" is $100/person for admission, a Welcome cocktail, 2 craft cocktails of your choice and 4-course light bite menu featuring King Crab Dumplings, Mini Salmon Lox Bagel, Japanese A5 Wagyu Skewers, New York Style Cheesecake" Additional food/drinks are also available for purchase separately. There are table options to seat up to 2 or 4 people for $50 and $100, respectively. As I was in a party of 2, I cannot speak to if you must purchase a full table as a party of 1 or pay your individual fare but potentially be seated with another party of 1... My partner and I RSVP'd for a Thursday 7:30pm flight from NYC to Tokyo. Per our email, we were instructed to arrive about 15 minutes early to pick up our flight tickets from the downtown restaurant Wren & Wolf. Spoiler alert: Carry On is a speakeasy attached to the back of the restaurant. After picking up your ticket, you walk around the corner to the large orange "plane" door, which opened punctually at 7:30pm to start our experience. We gave our flight attendants (the staff was indeed wearing flight attendant uniforms) our tickets at the front desk, and were given free Carry On pins before being escorted to our table. Despite being a Thursday evening There were overhead announcements and even windows playing animations emulating a real flight experience from take-off to landing! The interior is gorgeous, from the furnishings to the lighting. Craftily, there are many mirrors inside to create the illusion of a larger space. The menu emulated an in-flight menu, with food and drinks based on the trip's theme! We ordered an additional drink each and an onion dip that were all creatively crafted and delicious! All in all, Carry On is the perfect date night or girl's night experience. While it might not be in most people's price range for a casual night out, it is definitely worth trying for a special occasion if possible. I would love to go back and am looking forward to the next destination's theme!

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Filthy martini with blue cheese olives
Filthy martini with blue cheese olives
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Interior
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Inside view from bar

Mr Baan’s Bar and Mookata - thai - Updated July 2026

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