Modern Korean tapas w/ creative twists; must-try corn dumplings & tuna crudo. A fun, unique East Village spot.
Experience a unique take on Korean cuisine at this East Village gem, where modern twists meet traditional flavors. Patrons rave about the creative dishes, especially the highly praised corn dumplings and flavorful tuna crudo. While some find the prices a bit steep, the overall consensus points to a delicious and memorable dining experience.
This restaurant offers a modern interpretation of Korean cuisine, often described as Korean tapas or fusion. Standout dishes that receive frequent praise include the corn dumplings, tuna crudo, and lobster roll. While the flavors are generally well-received and considered creative, some diners note that the dishes deviate from traditional Korean preparations and that the overall value might be questionable for the price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the corn dumplings, tuna crudo, and lobster roll. The corn dumplings, in particular, are frequently praised as exceptional."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, frequently praising the innovative Korean dishes and the enjoyable ambiance. While the food is often described as delicious and worth returning for, a recurring sentiment is that the pricing may not always align with the perceived value.
Important Note
Some customers feel the restaurant is overpriced for the value received, even though they enjoy the food and atmosphere. The cuisine also offers a modern interpretation that may deviate from traditional Korean flavors.
"The user recommended the corn dumpling at Mokyo."
Neutral"The user recommended the corn dumpling at Mokyo."
Neutral"The user recommended the corn dumpling from Mokyo."
Positive"The user recently visited Mokyo and found the experience to be great."
Positive"This user considers mokyo one of their favorite restaurants in the city and finds it easy to get a table."
Positive"The user mentions the corn dumplings at Mokyo as a dish that made them think life is worth living."
Positive"Mokyo is recommended as the sister restaurant to Thursday Kitchen, a restaurant the original poster is a big fan of."
Positive"This user expresses their liking for Mokyo."
Positive"This user found Mokyo's food to be decent with interesting flavor combinations but consistently felt the meal was not worth the price. This led to a recurring cycle of forgetting the cost and returning to the restaurant."
Negative"The original poster had an absolutely phenomenal meal at Mokyo, highlighting the shared plate style, corn dumplings, tuna crudo, and lobster roll. They particularly enjoyed the cool, fun, and chatty vibe of the place."
Positive"Recommended as an excellent New Korean restaurant in the East Village."
Positive"Mokyo in the East Village has excellent lychee and yuzu mocktails and food."
Positive"Commenter found the appearance of the lobster roll weird, though acknowledged it might have tasted good."
Neutral"The user listed having a lobster roll here."
Neutral"The commenter expressed love for Mokyo, mentioning it 'rules' but acknowledging its recipes deviate from traditional Korean cuisine."
Positive"Suggests Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar near Mokyo. It's noted for having a good beer list and reportedly good oysters, although the commenter doesn't eat seafood."
Positive"Describes Burp Castle near Mokyo as an overpriced beer bar with a European focus. However, it's good for getting a table late and having quiet conversation, as staff shush loud patrons."
Neutral"Recommends Amor y Amargo near Mokyo in the East Village, stating it's one of the commenter's favorite cocktail bars."
Positive"OP was originally thinking of going to Mokyo."
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