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Caesars Palace has snagged another great concept for its food court (sorry, Forum Food Hall). Mokbar (technically, M\u014fkbar) by Esther Choi will open in fall of 2024.<\/p>\n

We haven\u2019t heard of Esther Choi, either, but apparently she\u2019s a pretty big deal.<\/p>\n

Mainly, we\u2019re just surprised anyone under the age of 60 is named Esther.<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t how it will look. 1) They didn\u2019t 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\u2019s fifth restaurant, \u201ccombining traditional and modern takes on Korean cuisine,\u201d including \u201cramen, dumplings and buns galore.\u201d<\/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>: \u201cMokbar 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\u2019s signature iced teas, sparkling soju cocktails and beer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Esther Choi\u2019s backstory is fascinating, and since it\u2019s 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 \u201cBobby\u2019s Triple Threat,\u201d \u201cThrowdown with Michael Symon,\u201d \u201cChopped,\u201d \u201cBattle of the Brothers\u201d and \u201cIron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend\u201d and \u201cHeat Eaters.\u201d She is also the co-host of Food Network\u2019s \u201cLast Chef Standing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: She\u2019s adorable. Which in no way takes away from her professional accomplishments. We know how you are.<\/p>\n

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