{"id":41336,"date":"2024-08-29T15:32:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T22:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=41336"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:44:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T22:44:45","slug":"caesars-palace-food-court-ups-its-game-again-with-mokbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/caesars-palace-food-court-ups-its-game-again-with-mokbar\/","title":{"rendered":"Caesars Palace Food Court Ups Its Game Again With Mokbar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Caesars Palace has snagged another great concept for its food court (sorry, Forum Food Hall). Mokbar (technically, Mŏkbar) by Esther Choi will open in fall of 2024.<\/p>\n

We haven’t heard of Esther Choi, either, but apparently she’s a pretty big deal.<\/p>\n

Mainly, we’re just surprised anyone under the age of 60 is named Esther.<\/p>\n

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This isn’t how it will look. 1) They didn’t provide a rendering, 2) we enjoy A.I. and 3) we have far too much free time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mokbar will move into the former Tiger Wok & Ramen space.<\/p>\n

This new offering at Caesars will be Chef Choi’s fifth restaurant, “combining traditional and modern takes on Korean cuisine,” including “ramen, dumplings and buns galore.”<\/p>\n

Note: We counted five restaurants on the Mokbar site<\/a> (Chelsea Market, Gahm by Mokbar, Midtown, Ms. Yoo and Newark Gateway) so this would be the sixth, but we try to never question news releases. In another section of the site, it says there are three Mokbar locations, which would make the one at Caesars the fourth. Somebody who cares more than we do needs to get to the bottom of this controversy.<\/p>\n

From the official announcement<\/a>: “Mokbar will offer a diverse menu for both seasoned Korean food enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The fast-casual experience will feature classics like Pan-fried Dumplings, Buns, Fried Chicken, Bibimbap and Dumplings in Broth. Guests can choose from an array of rich ramen flavors and multiple rice bowl options. The Bulgogi Bowl will feature thinly sliced ribeye marinated in K-BBQ sauce with sauteed carrots, onions, duo seasonal kimchi, poached egg, scallions and sesame seeds. The Salmon Avocado Bowl will include seared marinated salmon, avocado, crispy tofu, mixed greens, cucumber, pickled daikon and furikake, served with a ginger scallion dressing. Mokbar will also offer non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, including Mokbar’s signature iced teas, sparkling soju cocktails and beer.”<\/p>\n

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A.I. is thinking of opening its own Bibimbap restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Esther Choi’s backstory is fascinating, and since it’s easier to just provide a link than paraphrasing, here you go<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The chef is known to foodies from her TV appearances, including “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Throwdown with Michael Symon,” “Chopped,” “Battle of the Brothers” and “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” and “Heat Eaters.” She is also the co-host of Food Network’s “Last Chef Standing.”<\/p>\n

Related: She’s adorable. Which in no way takes away from her professional accomplishments. We know how you are.<\/p>\n

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