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

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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

Mokja - "miso" soup - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

It was a decent place with everyone who worked there being extra nice and all, but the food was a bit average and overpriced. The place was clean and well managed, but nothing really stood out. Not sure if I would ever feel the need or want to go back. read more

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

Mokja - Side of Miso Soup w. Tofu - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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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

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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

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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) read more

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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

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Food is great, always awesome service. Pretty good price. All we want from a restaurant! 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

Mokja - Bulgogi Stew - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The food is quite good. I really like their kimchi pork stew and army stew, we order out and dine in here quite often. I also enjoy the bulgogi nachos and the kimchi fries on occasion as a snack- they're of shareable portion but not enough nutrition of course to be a meal although would certainly be filling enough! As far as casual dining goes, I think price for value is pretty good, service is decent and the restaurant is spacious and clean enough, so it's a 5 stars from me. 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

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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

Mokja - Fried Korean Wings - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My wife and I went on a date to Mokja. The Environment was awesome. The staff was very friendly. They assisted us with our orders by making suggestions. We ordered Korean wings. They were not too spicy. Just right. I ordered the bulgogi burger. It was meat Patties with the works. Great taste. And my wife ordered Beef bulgogi fried rice with three sides. Amazing! Highly recommended. 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

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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

Mokja - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I came here a few weeks ago while visiting a friend in the Astoria area. The funny thing is that I feel like i came here a long time ago (maybe pre 2020?) but I don't remember much of anything about it this time i came it was fairly lowkey, though maybe that's because i visited on a weekday for lunch, just one or two other patrons at the time i got the kimchi pancake and my friend got the tuna burger. i didn't have any of his but it looked pretty good. the kimchi pancake i thought was good and had nice crunch. overall i thought the portion size for both was decent and i was happy with the service overall nothing special in this review but my experience was positive so i would come back read more

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

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One of the few Korean places in Astoria (to my knowledge) so of course we had to check it out. Once you step into Mokja, it's a little dimmed but has a cozy feel. The decorations were very nice and festive (we went during the month of December). From their menu, you see that they offer an extensive amount of options from Korean fried chicken, to stews, to soups, Chinese Korean dishes and more!! I just recovered from some food poisonings so wanted something light, something soupy. I decided on a bulgogi stew, which came with white rice. Also to be more gentle on my tummy, I ordered a hot honey citrus tea. You can get it iced as well! My friend got the Dukk-mandoo soup and the iced version of my drink. We also ordered a seafood pajeon (pancake) to share. Once ordered we were given some banchan (side dishes). It came with kimchi and radish. Both my friend and I agreed we didn't like the kimchi from Mokja much but we did like the radish. (Yes we have experience with eating kimchi, and No - not all kimchi are the same.) We got our food pretty quickly. Okay - so I deff made a mistake when I ordered the stew...there's too much flavor! Reason I say this is because again I just got better and I wanted something not too much or overwhelming in flavor and needed to adjust back. Granted the stew is good and the beef is tender and falls apart. It goes well with the rice but it is a tad sweet, the sauce wise. I should have gotten the items under soup..haha so be careful with what you want to order. My friend's soup she stated was good although wished there were more glass noodles. The pajeon was pretty decent as well, crispy and oily. Overall, I would come again and try their other items cause there's a lot that's being offered! read more

Excellent Korean dishes. Must try items are the pork belly buns and bulgogi burger. Both items were delicious and the place is wonderfully decorated when we went before Christmas. read more

Mokja - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

I have been wanting to dine at Mojka for quite some time now, and I am so happy to have finally found my way there. My experience was beyond 5 stars: from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left, the staff treated us with so much care, delicacy, and love. We felt that we were sitting in the living room of our family 's home! We were treated with so much warmth and love, from the servers to the owner. Such beautiful people! We started with steamed dumplings, and I opted for the Korean Mule which was absolutely yum! The dumplings were fresh and tender, as was to be expected. For entrees we shared the hot platter squid & pork belly and a short-rib hot platter (don't recall the name). Both were accompanied by a small bowl of steamed white rice and miso soup. The squid platter was very delicious and quite spicy! Luckily I can handle spice but if you cannot, make sure you let them know so they can make an accommodation for you! The short-rib platter was amazing as well and came with lots of perfectly cut onions cooked to perfection. My only qualm I would say is that there were a few bones which does not necessarily bother me but may bother some other folks. There was more than enough meat, however and we took home leftovers as the meal was quite satisfying! The server cut up the beef for us, as she offered and we accepted. Also, the owner is such a beautiful soul! She showed me how to eat the squid platter and so delicately placed a small amount on my plate giving me tips. I felt that all that was left for her to do was feed me, which she likely would have! I am all about good positive energy it makes the meal and the experience all the better, and Mojka definitely made the mark. THANK YOU MOJKA for creating such a lovely dining experience for my partner and I. We are beyond grateful! Happy Holidays, and cheers to good health and good eats! read more

The manager, the staff, the music, the ambiance. It's one of my favorites. If I could, I would eat here everyday. read more

Mokja - Army Stew, Budae Jigae. Delicious history in a hot pot. With all the fixings. - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Good welcoming still need to work on this. Great service. Delicious food, but still need slightly touch on seasoning. I definitely recommend it. Great job to all the staff. read more

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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

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Mokja is always in my takeout rotation! Great food and friendly service, I defined recommend to anyone who wants good Korean.

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

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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

Mokja - Spicy Pork Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very nice and cozy place. Perfect for a couple's night out. I was there with my business partner, but that doesn't count. The place is low lighted with warm friendly staff. They start you off with some table munchies. One of them is kimchi. I never liked kimchi much but this one was really good. Chef made. I ordered the Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap. It starts out very hot (temperature wise) but it's very well seasoned and a new flavor for me. Frankly, I think it was the best Bibimbap I've ever had. I also had the Mandoo. That's dumpling filled with pork and vegetables. I got it fried. Very interesting. Not your average dumpling. New York's Funnyman Greg Kritikos had the Lunch Special - Kimchi Tofu Stew with Pork. That's Spicy Kimchi, Soft Tofu Stew with Pork. He loved it. I really want to try the Army Stew. I can get Jjigae with that. I wonder from what army did this stew come? Anyway, Try it, you'll like it. read more

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

Mokja - Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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

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Great ambience, definitely one of the more aesthetic-looking spots I've been to in Astoria! Ordered the bulgogi bibimbap and it was very good, will come back again the next time I'm looking for local Korean food. 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

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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

Mokja - BBQ Beef Bulgogi and Pork belly Jja Jang Myun ( ) - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

No frills korean place in queens. The auntie was super nice and the food tasted super comforting and homey. I'd ordered the kimchi jigae and galbi set, and a bibimbap. The bimbimbap was huge and i mixed the galbi in for a meaty perfect bite. The kimchi jigae used my favorite super sour kimchi and warmed me up! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and craving some korean auntie prepared food 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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I liked this place! I came in on Saturday without a reservation with my boyfriend and they gave us a table immediately. They have outdoor seating but we decided to stay inside. The place is pretty and they have lots of decorations going on! Flower walls and so on. After roaming the menu a bit, we decided to get fried chicken, bao buns, fried dumplings and a combo of noodles on cold soup + grilled meat. Everything was so great! Chicken was crispy and TASTED LIKE CHICKEN (amazing), buns were incredibly soft and tasty and well you get it. Everything has a very distinct taste. The only thing is that the noodles were A LOT and, maybe it was my bad, but when they said cold soup I didn't expect FRIDGE COLD. Therefore we did not eat those, despite the good taste. I will come back, 100% read more

Nice decor with quality food at a decent price. Worth trying. The only knock I have is that the wood chairs kill your backside.

I dream about Mokja's kimchi fries pretty often - and if I lived closer, I would, without a doubt, be a frequent flier. I've tried some other things on their menu but the standout has always been the kimchi fries. Don't worry, they are *generous* with the kimchi, unlike some other places, so you'll always have the perfect bite. Their fries are nice and crispy, and their gochujang aioli really brings everything together. I could eat this every single day and you should too. read more

Mokja - Kimchi Fries - Korean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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

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Wow! Drive by this on a rainy Saturday and decided to check it out. Looking at low rating, I wasn't expecting much but this place blew me away. We got the Mandu beef soup, which was clear, flavorful and even had some noodles inside. My boyfriend who is not a soup person, actually wanted some because of the flavor. The beef is very tender and juicy. We also got the seafood soondubu with spicy bbq pork combo, which was on the smaller side but that's the portion of a combo. Their banchan deserves a paragraph of their own. The kimchi was super sour and crunchy which made it so addicting!! Thankfully they refilled our banchan. Loved it! Really great place, definitely will be back for their drinks!! read more