Mokbar by Esther Choi Opens This Fall Inside the Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace

The Korean eatery marks the celebrity chef and TV personality’s first Las Vegas location

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LAS VEGAS (Aug. 28, 2024) – Ramen, dumplings and buns galore... Mokbar by Esther Choi will soon arrive in Las Vegas, marking the acclaimed chef’s fifth restaurant. Set to debut inside the Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace this fall, the quick-service establishment is inspired by Esther Choi’s Korean roots, combining traditional and modern takes on Korean cuisine. Mokbar will join several other fast-casual concepts led by celebrity chefs in the space, including Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Tortazo by Rick Bayless and Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro are set to open later this year.

“I’ve always had an appreciation for food, and developing creative dishes to connect cuisine and culture is something I’m very passionate about,” said Chef Esther Choi. “I can’t wait to showcase the delicious offerings at Mokbar to guests around the world who visit Caesars Palace.”

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.

“Welcoming Mokbar to our Culinary Empire is an exciting opportunity for us,” said Terrence O’Donnell, SVP and General Manager of Caesars Palace. “We are proud to open the first West Coast location and look forward to serving delicious dishes created by the talented Chef Esther Choi.”

Mokbar will be inside the Forum Food Hall of Caesars Palace, occupying Tiger Wok & Ramen’s former space.

For more information, guests can visit the Forum Food Hall’s website.

About Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace, the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort where every guest is treated like a Caesar, features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the redesigned 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, the renovated Colosseum Tower and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the award- winning Bacchanal Buffet to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restaurateur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa’s largest Nobu restaurants, Restaurant Guy Savoy, MR CHOW, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel’s first Las Vegas bakery, Stanton Social Prime – a new dining concept in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, legendary New York Steak House Peter Luger and Brasserie B by Bobby Flay. The Forum Food Hall features Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Tortazo by Rick Bayless (coming soon), Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro (coming soon) and Mokbar by Esther Choi (coming soon). For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge, Stadia Bar and Caspian’s – a cocktail and caviar bar with Clique Hospitality (coming soon). The resort also features nearly 130,000 square feet of casino space, the Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Caesars Palace with a 143-foot HD LED screen and state-of-the-art sound, a five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, Hairdreams by Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top DJs such as Steve Aoki.
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