Mokban Korean Bistro

217 Westminster St, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, 02903, United States

🛍 Fish, Soup, Meat, Korean

4 💬 4103 Reviews
Mokban Korean Bistro

Phone: +14013311651

Address: 217 Westminster St, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, 02903, United States

City: Providence

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 4103

Website: http://www.mokban.com

"A terrific new option in Providence. Walked past, went in to ask if they had any vegetarian options, and got pointed to the last page, which summarizes the veggie options from the rest of the menu (and there 's a whole page of them). So, despite knowing nothing about them, we decided to give them a try. The main dishes come served on a tray with the main dish (say, a kimchi soup), a side dish (rice to complement the soup), three little sides (today, for vegetarians: a Korean mapo tofu , pickled greens, and corn salad), and a little sweet (watermelon cube with apple bits in syrup). So the presentation and experience is itself something. Every single thing we had was excellent. The main and rice were great, the mapo was unusual, the pickled veggies were fine, and the corn salad, which was surprisingly sweet, was stunning: like every taste making your nerves jingle stunning. The sweet was also gorgeous. Couldn 't have had a better meal. We don 't usually get dessert but we did here an ice cream flight of East Asian flavored ice creams and that was also worth it. Though the prices are technically not cheap, they are very reasonable given the ambiance, quality, and quantity. For instance, we had intended to order a starter until we found out about the dinner trays, and we 're glad we didn 't order one. But there 's more to it. As several people have commented, they do not accept tips. It 's not just a recommendation: the credit card receipt comes with no tip line. Once you factor that in, the prices are even more reasonable. And no tip is of course in many ways a much nicer experience for customers. Though several reviews have said the food was very slow, we didn 't have that experience: it was around 6:30pm on a Tuesday night but the place was mostly full. It did take a _bit_ longer to get our food than we expected, but not unreasonably so (certainly no hour long wait or anything of the sort). Also, the service was excellent, and the no tip policy improved the service dynamic: it left the waitstaff free to act as a team. They came around frequently, all seemed on the ball, and we got service from whoever was available nearby rather than having to wait for our waitress. I had only one complaint. The bathroom in the back is through a service area that had a really strong bleach smell, and the restrooms were not quite up to the standard the restaurant set. They really need to work on that: it 's just not consistent with the mood that everything"

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Salads

Entrées

Lunch Starters

Dinner Korean Classics

Shared

Mixed Rice

Classic Dishes

Tea & Drink

Steamed Dishes

Hot Small Plates

Main Course

Starters

Soup, Stew

Specialty Entrées

Mad Specials

Dinner Noodles

Mains

Dumpling And Fish Soup

Soups

Asia-Sushi Menu

Ramen

Dinner Pescatarian

Milkshake/Fruit Soda/Other Drink / 奶昔/鮮果蘇打/其他飲品

Stew

Lunch And Dinner

Dinner Sharable Dishes

Lunch Appetizers

Lunch Korean Classics

Mezzethes

Kitchen Lunch Special

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I was very blatantly told they would not/could not accommodate a vegan diet by the hostess.

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McMallory
McMallory

The lunch special is a good deal. They have a separate vegan menu and are happy to answer questions. Good music choices, as well!


User
User

I LOVE this place awesome atmosphere and large portions. Lunch is pretty cheap and there are tons of dishes to easily make vegan if they aren't already. Each meal comes with three (small) sides.


sarahewood
sarahewood

This place was so so yummy. I had the Tofu Gang Jeong and it was incredible. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was delicious. My partner had Jap Chae which was equally delicious. The service was really amazing, and our server had no problem verifying with the kitchen about certain ingredients. Be sure to ask for the speciality menu. View menu


User
User

The food was amazing and I love that they have a vegan menu, but they serve all meals with meat sides automatically so I was served sausage, chicken and fish as sidesit’s probably the first time I’ve had animal products served to me because of something I’ve ordered, and now that meat is just thrown away. I’m feeling some vegan guilt. Ask for no meat sides!!


User
User

beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. they have a separate vegan menu, so make sure to ask. I got the fried rice that came with rotating sides that contained kim chi, kohl and gurken in a spicy sauce picked up. the fried rice itself was not impressive, and I wish he had come with tofu or something. the personal must be trained more on the vegan options. my vegetarian friends and ubiquitous partners enjoyed their meals.


haleylikesspinach
haleylikesspinach

Nice atmosphere and friendly service. They have a separate vegan menu, so make sure to ask for that. I got the fried rice which came with rotating sides that included kim chi, picked cabbage and cucumbers in a spicy sauce. The fried rice itself wasn’t to impressive and I wished it had come with tofu or something. Staff needs to be trained more on the vegan options. My vegetarian friends and omnivore partner enjoyed their meals. View menu


User
User

Was recommended Mokban and so happy we went. Fyi they have QR code menus that were very easy to use! Delicious offers and healthy diet menus! I went with Japchae, that was PHENOMENAL! The taste was perfect and all the elements were cooked and perfectly seasoned. Also the side dishes were fresh, tasty and funny. The broth that accompanied my japchae was not very tasteful for me, so I did not finish, but the japchae was more than satisfying for a meal. My partner had Bibimbap and it was hot with every item delicious.


User
User

A terrific new option in Providence. Walked past, went in to ask if they had any vegetarian options, and got pointed to the last page, which summarizes the veggie options from the rest of the menu (and there's a whole page of them). So, despite knowing nothing about them, we decided to give them a try. The main dishes come served on a tray with the main dish (say, a kimchi soup), a side dish (rice to complement the soup), three little sides (today, for vegetarians: a Korean mapo tofu pickled greens, and corn salad), and a little sweet (watermelon cube with apple bits in syrup). So the presentation and experience is itself something. Every single thing we had was excellent. The main and rice...


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A terrific new option in Providence. Walked past, went in to ask if they had any vegetarian options, and got pointed to the last page, which summarizes the veggie options from the rest of the menu (and there 's a whole page of them). So, despite knowing nothing about them, we decided to give them a try. The main dishes come served on a tray with the main dish (say, a kimchi soup), a side dish (rice to complement the soup), three little sides (today, for vegetarians: a Korean mapo tofu , pickled greens, and corn salad), and a little sweet (watermelon cube with apple bits in syrup). So the presentation and experience is itself something. Every single thing we had was excellent. The main and ri... View menu

Providence

Providence

Providence, a city known for its vibrant arts scene, offers delicious seafood, Italian cuisine, and the local favorite, clam chowder, reflecting its coastal and multicultural heritage.

Categories

  • Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Soup Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day. View menu
  • Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • Korean Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with our menu, featuring traditional dishes like bulgogi, bibimbap, and kimchi, crafted with authentic spices and ingredients for a genuine taste of Korean cuisine.

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