Esther Choi is an influential Chef driven by her Korean roots. She is the chef and owner of Mŏkbar, with locations in Chelsea Market, Midtown, New Jersey and soon Las Vegas. As well as chef and partner of Ms. Yoo located in the LES. With a personal passion for introducing New Yorkers to the flavors of Korean culture, Chef Esther’s cooking combines traditional and modern influences with fresh, seasonal ingredients. 

Esther began her professional education at the early age of 14. Her formal training as a chef began at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), followed by various positions at New York City’s renowned Ilili and La Esquina, as well as that of the Food Network. In 2020 Esther launched with the CookUnity meal delivery service platform in New York City and now has other outposts in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago & Seattle.  

Currently, Esther is the host of “Heat Eaters” by First We Feast, which is the follow up show to the hit YouTube series Hot Ones. Esther is also the co-host of Food Networks newest culinary competition show 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.