Vibrant East Village spot serving creative Korean fare with must-try corn dumplings & lobster rolls.
This East Village gem offers a unique take on Korean cuisine, blending traditional flavors with innovative twists that have earned it a loyal following. Diners rave about the shared plate experience, with the corn dumplings and lobster roll being particularly lauded as must-try items. The atmosphere is described as cool, fun, and lively, making it a great spot for a night out. While the food is generally considered excellent, with some calling it 'absolutely phenomenal,' it's worth noting that some of the recipes are a departure from strictly traditional Korean fare. One patron found the food decent with interesting combinations but felt it was overpriced, creating a cycle of returning despite the cost. The restaurant also boasts excellent lychee and yuzu mocktails, adding to its appeal.
This restaurant offers a Korean cuisine with a fusion twist, described as 'New Korean.' Standout dishes frequently mentioned and highly recommended include the corn dumplings and the lobster roll. While the overall food experience is often praised, one user noted that the recipes deviate from traditional Korean cuisine. The lobster roll, in particular, received mixed visual commentary, though its taste was considered good by some.
"Highly recommended dishes include the corn dumplings and the lobster roll, both of which have received enthusiastic praise from diners."
Overall, customer sentiment towards this restaurant is quite positive, with many users expressing strong enjoyment of the food and atmosphere. Several Reddit comments highlight it as a favorite or a place that 'rules.' However, there's a dissenting opinion that while the food is decent with interesting combinations, it might not be worth the price.
Important Note
One user noted that while the food combinations are interesting, the overall meal might not be worth the price. Additionally, some recipes deviate from traditional Korean cuisine.
"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."
Neutral"Suggested Mokyo as a backup"
Neutral"I really like Mokyo and think it mokyo s great!"
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