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food isnt crazy good but its homey and comforting which is all i want most of the time. only been here on weeknights but theres always people. service is very nice and free rice refills!
While I wouldn't put Mokja's food above anything I'd find in either of the KTowns (#1), it is a perfectly acceptable Korean option for those not wanting to venture outside of Astoria. The place is quaint, small enough for 4-person groups or date nights, but not made for large parties. It's the kind of casual spot perfect for a random drop in or a takeout order. The menu range is impressive. The food skews from pocha style pub food to Korean Chinese to traditional classics that shouldn't be missed. There are lunch specials and combinations, along with random misspellings ("bahn mi", "buger" etc.) that have become commonplace with many of these menus. The Korean fried chicken (soy garlic) is an easy go-to as is the bulgolgi burger, which is a pricey guilty pleasure. I appreciate their inclusion of (various!) jajangmyeon and tangsoo yuk, both famous from their Korean Chinese roots. Though the portions could be more substantial, I dig their jiggae lineup of kimchi, seafood, and budaejiggae. They've also got pajun, mansion, ramyun and naengmyeon as well. The variety is definitely in point. Service has been solid during all of my experiences. They're good about explaining the menu and are attentive throughout the meal. ____________ (#1) Manhattan or Flushing.
Better than the reviews suggest! This place has a lot of good things going for it. And among so many eating options in the neighborhood, this place stands out for the number of excellent authentic Korean dishes to choose from. And they have a cozy, intimate space too. Food: 5/5. Try the bulgogi burger with Kimchi Fries. It's fantastic ! The Chopchae is really good too. Ambiance: 5/5. Small and quaint with wood seating and fake flowers along the wall. Service: 4/5. Friendly and efficient Value: 4/5. It's a little more pricey than Chinese food but it's still within the average price range
Had some delicious Korean food at Mokja. The restaurant is so cute inside with good service and great vibes. All the dishes were so tasty and big portions (I took half of everything home for yummy leftovers)
I have not been too many Korean restaurants but I definitely enjoyed this place. The decor is very cute with lit up trees between the tables and small intimate seating. Our waitress was so kind and attentive. We ordered an iced coffee and a raspberry iced tea. The presentation of both drinks were so pretty and tasted delicious. We ordered bulgogi fried rice and Korean barbecue ribs, which came with rice, pickled radish, kimchi, cucumbers, and lettuce. The fried rice was seasoned to perfection the ribs paired so well wrapped in the lettuce and kimchi. I want to come back to try other things on their menu.
Decided to have dinner here on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was pretty packed, but we were seated about 10 minutes after arrival once they cleaned off a table. The interior of the restaurant is cutely decorated. We browsed through the extensive menu and decided on the pork belly & squid platter, and the BBQ grilled gochujang pork belly. Both entrees came with white rice and miso soup. We also got the banana-flavored makgeolli, which the menu says comes in a bottle but it came to the table in a teapot. I've never had this flavor before, but it was so good. The cold makgeolli was a nice contrast to the hot, spicy food. The pork belly dish with the squid was more flavorful than the BBQ pork belly dish, but they were both delicious. We asked for a water refill and extra napkins twice, but it was a while before we got either. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. We will come back here when we have an urge for Korean food, but don't want to venture to Flushing.
We have been here 3 different times. The food is delish but expensive! The miso soup is advertised to come with tofu but it's just broth. The biggest downside is the service. The waiters are super kind but they need an extra set of hands. We waited 20 minutes just to put our order in :/ Overall really good food but expect to add 30 minutes to your average dining time (getting seated, filling water, getting the check etc.)
My husband and I stumbled into Astoria craving Korean food for lunch and landed at Mokja. We shared the bulgogi stew which came with a huge portion with 2 bowls of rice and side dishes (banchan). The stew was delicious, with freshly cooked bulgogi, mushrooms, veggies, and sweet potato glass noodles. The broth was very flavorful too and I soaked my rice in it. The service was very friendly and they refilled our banchan twice! For $40 the two of us left feeling super full and satisfied!
Great experience! Mul-naengmyeon cold noodles are so refreshing, it's my favorite Korean dish - Love it with vinegar and mustard along with banchan small dishes with Kim chi & yellow radish. Also really enjoyed the Korean mule with soju, it was fun to drink with a changing disco light in it. The staff was friendly and so attentive, it was a welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to try other items on the menu!
Made a reservation here on a Friday night with a friend. They have a hugee menu with so many items to choose from which is great. The dinner rush doesn't really start to come in around 6-6:30 so it was pretty at 5:30 which we liked. We got the fried wings with soy garlic (pictured) and the crispy pork belly which tasted great. The only thing to mention is that if you're looking for a more authentic Korean experience, this might not be the place. They gave just the below bangchan dishes and we did have to ask for a refill of the lettuce and sauce a couple times. Overall a cute restaurant with IG friendly decorations and vibes.
Excellent Korean bbq restaurant in the heart of Astoria / LIC. We ordered the bbq Galbi and the spicy pork belly bbq. The sides, sauces and miso soup were also very good. To wash everything do I ordered cold unfiltered saki with a few Terra beers! As good as the food was .... The service was even better! Nice , accommodating and above all attentive! The restaurant was full on the Friday night which is always a good sign! I cannot wait to go back!!!!
Ate here today for lunch and dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q. I had only brought and ate the army stew that it had tasted really good, spicy and delicious. The service there was also attentive and friendly including my server and her name was Renu that I told her I enjoyed it and I had chat for awhile about how expensive Korean food are in other Korean restaurants and asked me briefly if I'm the person who called for the army stew and I did 'cause I wanted to make they have it in the restaurant. Hilarious! I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)
3 months ago
Sometimes all you need is a bowl of Korean BBQ meats and that's what's gonna make everything ok. You don't need an actual grill here. Everything is prepared incredibly and what a feast of bulgogi and crispy pork belly was had. Prior too we also had crispy pork belly buns to start and everything was incredible. The place itself was super cute. I had no idea it was on broadway! The service was superb and there menu had a great spread of Korean options. I'm excited to go back to try more. Their sandwiches caught my eye for sure. read more
3 months ago
I love Korean food but as of late it's been hard for me to find a spot that brings out all the fun sides. Mokja brought them out and I was SO HAPPY! I love the pickles, the kimchi, and the egg. I got their pomegranate tea and it was delicious. For our mains we got crispy pork bulgogi and beef bulgogi. The beef was perfection and very flavorful, there's not a single thing I would change. The pork was on the fattier side and I got full after one bite but it was good nonetheless. Their pork buns is my favorite, it's a good ratio of soft bun to pork. The ambiance is very pretty and the prices were great! I definitely recommend this spot! read more
5 months ago
Oh, what an experience--if your idea of fine dining is paying somewhat premium prices for aggressively underwhelming food. Let's start with the soup. Calling it a "soup" feels generous. What arrived was a half-cup of what I can only describe as lightly flavored hot water, bravely tinted to resemble broth. No vegetables, no texture, no effort--just a cloudy liquid that seemed to apologize for its own existence. Then came the main course, which somehow managed to lower expectations even further. The beef--if that's what it was--had the remarkable quality of tasting like absolutely nothing. Not bad, not good... just absent. It's almost impressive how something can be cooked, plated, and served while completely avoiding flavor. The side dishes? Minimal. The sauce? A tiny smear, presumably symbolic. You get a masterclass in how to charge restaurant prices for cafeteria-level disappointment. This isn't just a place I won't return to--I'd actively warn friends to steer clear unless they're curious what culinary emptiness feels like. There are far better ways to spend your money, including not spending it here. read more
1 day ago
While I wouldn't put Mokja's food above anything I'd find in either of the KTowns (#1), it is a perfectly acceptable Korean option for those not wanting to venture outside of Astoria. The place is quaint, small enough for 4-person groups or date nights, but not made for large parties. It's the kind of casual spot perfect for a random drop in or a takeout order. The menu range is impressive. The food skews from pocha style pub food to Korean Chinese to traditional classics that shouldn't be missed. There are lunch specials and combinations, along with random misspellings ("bahn mi", "buger" etc.) that have become commonplace with many of these menus. The Korean fried chicken (soy garlic) is an easy go-to as is the bulgolgi burger, which is a pricey guilty pleasure. I appreciate their inclusion of (various!) jajangmyeon and tangsoo yuk, both famous from their Korean Chinese roots. Though the portions could be more substantial, I dig their jiggae lineup of kimchi, seafood, and budaejiggae. They've also got pajun, mansion, ramyun and naengmyeon as well. The variety is definitely in point. Service has been solid during all of my experiences. They're good about explaining the menu and are attentive throughout the meal. ____________ (#1) Manhattan or Flushing. read more
1 year ago
Better than the reviews suggest! This place has a lot of good things going for it. And among so many eating options in the neighborhood, this place stands out for the number of excellent authentic Korean dishes to choose from. And they have a cozy, intimate space too. Food: 5/5. Try the bulgogi burger with Kimchi Fries. It's fantastic ! The Chopchae is really good too. Ambiance: 5/5. Small and quaint with wood seating and fake flowers along the wall. Service: 4/5. Friendly and efficient Value: 4/5. It's a little more pricey than Chinese food but it's still within the average price range read more
28 days ago
Such a great experience at Mokja. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was great. Really enjoyed everything we ordered and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend if you're in Astoria. read more
2 years ago
I have not been too many Korean restaurants but I definitely enjoyed this place. The decor is very cute with lit up trees between the tables and small intimate seating. Our waitress was so kind and attentive. We ordered an iced coffee and a raspberry iced tea. The presentation of both drinks were so pretty and tasted delicious. We ordered bulgogi fried rice and Korean barbecue ribs, which came with rice, pickled radish, kimchi, cucumbers, and lettuce. The fried rice was seasoned to perfection the ribs paired so well wrapped in the lettuce and kimchi. I want to come back to try other things on their menu. read more
16 days ago
Decided to have dinner here on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was pretty packed, but we were seated about 10 minutes after arrival once they cleaned off a table. The interior of the restaurant is cutely decorated. We browsed through the extensive menu and decided on the pork belly & squid platter, and the BBQ grilled gochujang pork belly. Both entrees came with white rice and miso soup. We also got the banana-flavored makgeolli, which the menu says comes in a bottle but it came to the table in a teapot. I've never had this flavor before, but it was so good. The cold makgeolli was a nice contrast to the hot, spicy food. The pork belly dish with the squid was more flavorful than the BBQ pork belly dish, but they were both delicious. We asked for a water refill and extra napkins twice, but it was a while before we got either. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. We will come back here when we have an urge for Korean food, but don't want to venture to Flushing. read more
5 months ago
We have been here 3 different times. The food is delish but expensive! The miso soup is advertised to come with tofu but it's just broth. The biggest downside is the service. The waiters are super kind but they need an extra set of hands. We waited 20 minutes just to put our order in :/ Overall really good food but expect to add 30 minutes to your average dining time (getting seated, filling water, getting the check etc.) read more
My husband and I stumbled into Astoria craving Korean food for lunch and landed at Mokja. We shared the bulgogi stew which came with a huge portion with 2 bowls of rice and side dishes (banchan). The stew was delicious, with freshly cooked bulgogi, mushrooms, veggies, and sweet potato glass noodles. The broth was very flavorful too and I soaked my rice in it. The service was very friendly and they refilled our banchan twice! For $40 the two of us left feeling super full and satisfied! read more
Great experience! Mul-naengmyeon cold noodles are so refreshing, it's my favorite Korean dish - Love it with vinegar and mustard along with banchan small dishes with Kim chi & yellow radish. Also really enjoyed the Korean mule with soju, it was fun to drink with a changing disco light in it. The staff was friendly and so attentive, it was a welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to try other items on the menu! read more
5 months ago
Made a reservation here on a Friday night with a friend. They have a hugee menu with so many items to choose from which is great. The dinner rush doesn't really start to come in around 6-6:30 so it was pretty at 5:30 which we liked. We got the fried wings with soy garlic (pictured) and the crispy pork belly which tasted great. The only thing to mention is that if you're looking for a more authentic Korean experience, this might not be the place. They gave just the below bangchan dishes and we did have to ask for a refill of the lettuce and sauce a couple times. Overall a cute restaurant with IG friendly decorations and vibes. read more
Excellent Korean bbq restaurant in the heart of Astoria / LIC. We ordered the bbq Galbi and the spicy pork belly bbq. The sides, sauces and miso soup were also very good. To wash everything do I ordered cold unfiltered saki with a few Terra beers! As good as the food was .... The service was even better! Nice , accommodating and above all attentive! The restaurant was full on the Friday night which is always a good sign! I cannot wait to go back!!!! read more
Ate here today for lunch and dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q. I had only brought and ate the army stew that it had tasted really good, spicy and delicious. The service there was also attentive and friendly including my server and her name was Renu that I told her I enjoyed it and I had chat for awhile about how expensive Korean food are in other Korean restaurants and asked me briefly if I'm the person who called for the army stew and I did 'cause I wanted to make they have it in the restaurant. Hilarious! I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more
2 years ago
For the first few seconds I've entered this place, I was already feeling the intensive care, little touches of detail, friendly warmth and good shocks of their food selections. Mokja can be such a great place for many things: first dates, a friends gathering, gossip through cocktails, and for a full meal or simple bites tapas style. I hadn't seen my old schoolmate for so long and she is a longtime local in Astoria. We both coincidentally wanted Korean food but in a non-frills and chill vibes environment. The decorations were exceedingly cute and loved the Dora dollhouse displays, the lights and cute crafted flowers on every table. Even our Korean cocktails were vibrant in color, taste and the cute blinking bulbs to give it a fun touch. Food wise: we had the pork steamed buns in folded form - fluffy, delicious and syrupy sweet with the pork bits. The soy garlic chicken wings were fried and sauced up nicely even with the steam still coming out from the chicken, perfect! And our carbs selection was none other than japchae - clear buckwheat noodles - can never go wrong and this was cooked nicely. I also want to give credit to the restaurant for adding a variety of Asian items on the menu. Was pleasantly surprised there was an option for banh mi, Thai noodles, and Japanese dishes like bentos and ramen. Astoria is a great location with a variety of cuisines and this place gives options to an assortment of Asian dishes. My next venture here will be the bibimbap or bulgogi burger as this did catch my eye. I'll make sure to come back with an empty stomach ready for those burgers. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
The manager, the staff, the music, the ambiance. It's one of my favorites. If I could, I would eat here everyday. read more
7 months ago
Dined in once and ordered take out twice and I am happy to say that I am a fan. The price is right and the quality is good. As a Korean, I was never able to justify paying ridic prices for Korean food (unless in Flushing or NJ) but I am happy and satisfied with everything I've had here so far. Will continue to be a returning customer. read more
3 years ago
Came here for dinner a few weeks ago - the space is warm, welcoming, and cozy and the staff is also super friendly. My partner ordered a bibimbap that was filling but pretty standard in terms of flavor profile, and I ordered a jjajangmyeon. The crispy pork belly was spectacular and totally melted in my mouth. However, the sauce was a little one-dimensional from my perspective. To be fair, I haven't had many Korean jjajangmyeons (though I am a huge fan of the wide variety of Chinese Zha Jiang Mians), but not a dish I liked very much. The banchan (barely pictured) was OK - also seemed a little bland, especially the kimchi. read more
Tried this place for the first time for take out! Very pleased with the taste of the food and delivery. The wings, fried mandoo, and chicken bibimbap were the favorites among me and my friends. Definitely would keep eating from Mokja! Excited to dine at the restaurant soon. read more
11 months ago
Stopped by for birthday lunch while I was in the area. The restaurant wasn't busy since I came at 2pm; there were two other parties besides me. They had a lunch menu and I ordered the bibim nengmyun and LA galbi combo. The order came with 3 side dishes (kimchi, daikon, and fish cakes). It took some time for the staff to take my order but once it went in, the food came out relatively quickly. Both dishes were tasty along with the side dishes (though the kimchi wasn't my fave). The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated, and the staffs were friendly. Would recommend if nearby to grab a bite. read more
2 years ago
Hubby and I saw this place months ago but never tried it until this day. We came here on a rainy night, so the place was quiet. I tried the squid Bibimbap and Hubby had a belly box. Taste-wise, the meals were average, but the service was very good. The owner was great. She appreciated that we took our time to enjoy our meals and visit on a rainy night. I think her name is Lee. I thought the dishes were less authentic compared to some Korean restaurants. Maybe it's a mixture of both traditional and modern Korean food. It was good to try the place to see what options we have if we want to try a different style of Korean food. Thanks! read more
1 year ago
The freshest food youll ever have. The options are endless, and portions are great. Meal presentation is amazing, and the interior is so pretty and decorative. Amazing service with helpful waiters, and the owner is so sweet and took the time to talk to us. Will be coming again read more
Not the best. We ordered the - ahi tuna bibimbap - crispy fries - beef bulgogi box meal The best part of the meal was definitely the bulgogi box meal. The ahi tuna didn't taste as fresh. You would think the crispy fries would live up to the name and at least be crisp, right? Nope, misleading and rather, soggy. Quite disappointing. You think McDonald's fries are bad? You haven't had these yet. Not sure if I will order from here again. read more
4 years ago
Very unique restaurant. Never seen anything like it. It's not a traditional Korean bbq where you can cook your own food. Service was good. But the waitress had no idea about food allergies. Food was good too but way too salty. They use msg in their food. I was extremely thirsty and had a headache the next day. Is Bulgogi beef supposed to be very sweet?? Because it was way too sweet for us to finish. read more
Really cute place with a lot of flower decorations! Came in on a Tuesday night, got seated right away. We ordered BBQ spicy pork and army stew, both which we enjoyed. BBQ spicy pork comes with refillable lettuce! Servers were very attentive and nice. It's a very cute place to bring your date! Will definitely be back! read more
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