Innovative Korean tapas & cocktails in the heart of the East Village. A must-try for unique flavors and a lively dining experience.
Experience a modern twist on Korean cuisine at this East Village gem. Known for its innovative dishes and vibrant atmosphere, it's a perfect spot for a lively night out. Customers rave about the creative flavor combinations and the fun, engaging vibe.
The restaurant offers a creative take on Korean cuisine, moving beyond traditional dishes. Popular items include corn dumplings, tuna crudo, and a unique lobster roll. While many enjoy the adventurous flavors and presentation, one user noted that the dishes, though interesting, might not always justify the price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the corn dumplings, tuna crudo, and their unique take on a lobster roll."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its innovative Korean cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.
Important Note
One customer noted that while the food combinations are interesting, the cost might not always align with the perceived value, leading to a recurring decision to return despite this.
"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."
Neutral"Suggested Mokyo as a backup"
Neutral"I really like Mokyo and think it mokyo s great!"
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