Esther Choi Biography – Esther Choi Wiki
Esther Choi is the Chef and owner of Mokbar and Ms.Yoo in New York City. Her sister Jeniffer is currently a Managing Partner as well as Controller for Mokbar. Jennifer decided to open up Mokbar with her sister, Chef Esther Choi- believing in the Chef’s passion for introducing Korean food and culture into New York City. According to her website, inspired by the time-honored techniques of her grandmother’s cooking, Esther believes that food is the ultimate expression of a country’s culture. From its history and social customs to its language, geography, and arts, she seeks to offer guests an understanding and appreciation of Korean food. It opened in the Fall of 2021. On June 15, 2022, she appeared as a challenger chef on Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend on Netflix. She missed a single point to be named the Iron Chef. She scored 82 points whereas to be named an Iron Chef the ultimate score should be 83.
Since the 2014 opening of her first venture, Mokbar in Chelsea Market, she has been hailed as a “New Rising Chef” by the Food Republic and in 2015 was named “Zagat 30 under 30” NYC Culinary Rockstar. From 2018 to 2019, the chef hosted Eater’s “The Kitchen Gadget Test Show”. Currently, she hosts Get Down with K-Town, a podcast about Korean-American Culture, which features Roy Choi, Judy Joo, Charlotte Cho, Dumbfoundead, and more. Mokbar has two locations one in Chelsea Market and another in Brooklyn, with a third open in Midtown Manhattan.
She launched Sessy, a new CBD-infused toasted sesame oil. Created in Partnership with Pot d’Huile, Sessy contains 250mg of hemp-derived CBD per bottle, combining the distinctive toasty, nutty flavor of sesame oil with the healing and calming properties of CBD. Sesame oil is a major ingredient in everyday Korean cooking, just a teaspoon or two adds a rich burst of flavor to any recipe, from vegetables, marinades, stir-fry sauces, and even baked goods. She has used CBD every day for several years for its wide range of wellness benefits and looks forward to sharing a piece of her Korean culture in CBD form.
Her formal training as a chef began at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), continuing in the kitchens of ilili and La Esquina, as well as that of the Food Network. However, Esther began her professional education at 14 when she started working part-time in restaurants.
Esther Choi Age
She was born on January 1, 1986, in New Jersey and spent her early childhood in the oceanside town of Egg Harbor.
Esther Choi Family
Little is known about the celebrity chef’s family as she shares little information concerning her family members including her parents. She has a sibling, a sister who is her business partner, Jennifer Choi. Jennifer is currently a Managing Partner as well as Controller for Mokbar. Jennifer received her degree in Business Management from Drexel University and comes from a background in Retail Finance for over 10 years at companies such as Tiffany & Co and David Yurman in New York City. Jennifer decided to open up Mokbar with her sister, Chef Esther Choi- believing in the Chef’s passion for introducing Korean food and culture into NYC. She is of Korean heritage.
Esther Choi Instagram
Her Instagram handle is @choibites.
