Amazing restaurant with authentic Korean food and BBQ. Best Korean restaurant in Cleveland in my opinion. Conveniently located above Asian Town Center grocery store. We've been frequent, loyal customers for the past 3-4 yrs and would highly recommend if you're craving Korean food. A good selection of traditional banchan. Fav dishes include galbitang, soondubu, honey garlic & snow chicken. Try the shaved ice for a sweet dessert. Friendly and hardworking staff who provide great service. Vibrant and clean atmosphere, good for family meals or just a hangout spot with friends or co-workers. Finally, very reasonably priced with large portion sizes. read more

I'm hesitant to say "bad service" since it was more like "no service". This is about the 3rd or 4th time we've been here and I don't recall our dining experience being this bad. Let's start with staff. There was a young Asian girl that seated us and gave us menus and 4 waters. She gave us about 3 minutes to look over the menu before asking if we were ready. Which we weren't, and ask for more time. But then It took 20 mins before I could get her to come back and take our order. Once we got our order in, I thought everything would be fine.... but no... Our food comes our fairly quickly. We ordered two meats for bbq, a soup to share, and teriyaki chicken for my son. They brought the food out, but we received no utensils (except the chopsticks that were already piled at the end of the table). The staff seemed to disappear in the kitchen area and it took about 5 minutes for me to flag down the bus boy to get utensils (spoon/fork). You would think they would automatically provide it for kids. But no. It must be requested. Anywho, he only gave us 1, So I had to wait for the waitress to come back and ask for 3 more spoons so us adults could eat our soup. We had 3 adults and 1 kid, but they also only gave us 2 sauce trays and 3 napkins. Like, are we expected to share? She did bring out another sauce tray, but no extra napkins even tho we asked. She must have forgot. Our water was never refilled, and we didn't even want to wait to track her down at this point. The restaurant wasn't very busy, maybe 3-4 other tables but the staff just sat around chatting instead of checking on the tables. I did see an older Asian lady in a clear apron that came out to service one table, but looked like they must have known each other. Food Quality: I was happy with the pork belly we ordered. The color looked off, like not fresh, but it smelled and tasted fine. The beef brisket was too lean and dry. Typically this meat is more fatty so when you cook it, it's still juicy. I don't recommend it. The soon-do-bu soup was ok. Although I thought the tofu was a little firm. Typically it's more of a soft silken tofu, but ours was more hard. Not a fan, but my friends enjoyed it. The teriyaki chicken was good. The meat was tender and juicy. It looked like white meat chick but must have been chicken thigh, not breast. My son enjoyed it. I was disappointed she tried to charge me $3 for extra lettuce to eat with our bbq. Apparently you only get 4 pieces of lettuce. Any refill is extra. First time I've ever heard that in any Korean restaurant. I don't remember that being an issue before. Another thing I did not like was the way the girl kind of tossed all the dishes on the table. I realize there is big bbq grill in the middle and it might be difficult to lean over, however, doesn't mean you can just throw things on the table. You place plates down nicely and slide them over. Ambiance: this was also the first time I realized the smoke from bbq was bothersome. My son wasn't happy and wanted to leave. Especially towards the end of our meal, they don't change the grill so that burnt smell and smoke was very strong. I don't think they have a hood system, if they did, it definitely wasn't on. Only thing on the ceiling we're fans blowing the smoke around. There is no bathroom in the restaurant. Only one outside in the plaza and beware, it's not maintained. Pretty dirty and one stall has no toilet paper. read more

Miega Restaurant - No hood, just ceiling fans. - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

As a Korean, this place was so disappointing on so many levels. My friends and I used to come here infrequently due to the lack of Korean options nearby, but one particular experience changed our minds (now we only go to korea house down the street). First, the stone pot bibimbap had too much rice vs. sauce and veggies. This made the dish overall taste bland. In addition, the rice was soggy, which was very unusual for a Korean restaurant. In addition, their galbi kbbq just tasted very disappointing. Bland, but also cut in a way that's very hard to cook. We could also tell when the meat came out that it was not fresh, but old and frozen. The cherry on top was they were shockingly stingy with the side dishes. For example, we had 3 people, but they gave us exactly 3 small pieces of fish cake?? The bowl was hilariously empty. When we asked for more, the waiter disappeared only to never appear until our meal was over. There were other examples where we were dissatisfied with the service, so we tipped less than we normally do. As we walked out, the lady at the front stopped us and reprimanded us for being so stingy and demanded more tip? And she wasn't even the waiter, but the owner lady. After that experience, we have never returned, and have never missed this place. read more

Good bulgogi soup and galbi. It's a little thicker but still marinated well. Typical service but call button can be useful

Amazing food!!!! The server guy was amazing too, he cooked our food so fast and cut everything so efficiently. I was going to tell him we could do it but realized this guy KNOWS what hes doing and does it well and fast. Got distracted watching him tbh. Very polite!! The waitress was also very nice and happy. Gave them a good tip! Food is a bit pricey but definitely very good and filling. The place has good vibes and a welcoming atmosphere even if all the shops around it are pretty dead. read more

Best Korean in Ohio!!! my kids always order the barbecue, I always order the squid. The Kim chi is great read more

Came here during weekday lunch times and there was not wait both times we came. They have gop chang bokkeum which is stir fried and marinated intestines. I know that sounds pretty awful but it's a very popular dish in Korea and my friends and I were craving it so badly! The bokkeum was definitely a hit amongst me and my friends. They give out good portions of the intestines and not just fill it veggies. Also considering this is not in a major city or in Korea, the quality was pretty good. We ordered galbi tang as well and the meats were not super tough and broth had good flavors. It was so good that in fact, we came back the day after to try their other gop chang menu item, which is gop chang jun gop, which is a large hot pot you can share that comes out on a gas burner. My friend thought this one was bland but I enjoyed it and I'm pretty sure if we left it on heat longer, the broth would've had even more flavor. The side dishes tasted great but they did not have varieties compared to other korean restaurants I have been to in Cleveland. The 15% discount worked for me when I was there in early July so make sure you check in. I have yet to try more items on their menu but overall, it was a good experience eating gop Chang here! read more

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Delicious bulgogi and friendly customer service! The building that the restaurant is inside is a little eerie but don't let that deter you from visiting and eating yummy food! read more

Hidden Jem in the area. Cool atmosphere, really good food, and a friendly helpful staff. I'll definitely be coming back here!!! read more

Miega Restaurant - I need it all - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

When I first heard that Miega could give Ha Ahn a run for its money, I was skeptical. Fortunately, I was able to go with a large group of people to get a representative sample of its food offerings, and I was not at all disappointed. Its appetizer options are decent, but leave something to be desired. The pajun is flavorful, but lacks finesse (especially when it comes to texture--I wanted crispy, I got flimsy). The tteobokki has the opposite issue: the texture is there, but the flavor is off. I suspect that the ratio of ketchup to gochujang is not balanced properly. These both had me waxing nostalgic for Ha Ahn, but as soon as the entrees arrived, I forgot all of my gripes. The hangover soup is a divine gift, with a depth of flavor that makes Anton Ego's childhood flashback in Ratatouille seem trivial. The bibimbap is also expertly prepared. The entrees get a 5, the apps get a 3, and you're going to get stuffed. And you won't regret it. (Just skip the apps, they have plenty of mains to fill you up.) Service was on the upper end of average, and the water served in plastic bottles gives you the full Korean resto fantasy. If you've got time and a few friends, give this place a chance. (Even if you have neither time nor friends, I'd wager that this place is still a good bet.) read more

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Bulgogi is very delicious and not expensive. The service is good, but the building is a bit creepy.

I've been coming to Miega for years and finally decided to write a review because this place is great! I've come here with friends in groups and by myself for lunch, no problems whatsoever. The Food I've tried multiple things off of the menu. I love the barbeque, it's a great way to eat with friends as you can cook it at your table. The menu in that area is pretty extensive and well-priced. Their kimbap and dokkbokki are also pretty good. If I don't come here for the barbeque I come here for the sundubu jigae with seafood. It's a lovely stew that screams comfort food. Miega, out of all of the Korean restaurants in the area, does it best. They don't skimp out on the veggies (onions and zucchini), the tofu, or the seafood. There's always a lot of seafood and the dish looks like a stew as a opposed to a soup, as it should. Plus there's a raw egg thrown in that cooks along with the stew as you eat it (it's in a hot stone pot). As to the spice level, I wouldn't say this is spicy but it's definitely not mild. It's hard to give a good gauge as well...I'm white and hardly ate spicy food before spending several months in Korea - the taste buds adapted. I would highly recommend it, if you come for lunch it's a bit cheaper! My total was $11 for lunch - not bad considering the amount of food you get! Miega also does great banchan (side dishes). You normally get the staple, kimchi (two types: radish and cabbage), and the rest is often a guess but it's always good. This time around I got dried squid in a sauce, never had it before but it was beyond good. What's more, if you run out of a side dish, you can ask for more - same goes for rice and it's at no extra charge. VEGEGTARIANS - note that while there may be veggie options, if you aren't pescatarian I'd double check if they use things like anchovies, fish sauce, etc. Anchovies can often be found in the making of the broth itself for some of the dishes. The Price I'd say the price is spot on for the food. In comparison to other Korean restaurants in the area, I would argue it's cheaper for some dishes than other places. Even though that's the case, the menu is extensive, decently priced, and everything's delicious. The Atmosphere The place is well decorated and doesn't feel confined. There's plenty of tables, both booths with the grill installed and normal tables. If you come at a busy time wanting barbeque and there's no booths, not too worry, Miega can set you up with a portable grill at a table (similar to how Seoul Garden does). It's clean and there's normally a tv playing that's visible to the patrons, always fun if there's a music program going on. The Service I've always had great service here. The servers are very open to answering your questions and giving you recommendations, great for those who don't know too much about Korean food. A lot, if not most, of the tables are equipped with a button that rings to get the servers attention. I love the type of service, you are left alone to enjoy your food unless you need help and then you ring the bell. read more

Miega Restaurant - Sundubu Jigae with Seafood! - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

It's been a while since their review manipulation and I don't think it really affected things much. It's a really good place with good service and good prices. read more

We decided to come here before the theater. What an amazingly delicious experience. Had the spicy pork as well as the beef table grill barbecue. So flavorful and tender. All the sides were outstanding...especially the kimchi. Our waiter went above and beyond in service. Food was plentiful! read more

Miega is a great place to fulfill your cravings for Korean food! Located on the second floor of the Asia Town Center, it has plentiful seats inside with options to order traditional entrees, korean bbq, or both. I recently went and got the sundubu jjigae, kimbap, and galbi bibimbap. They were all DELICIOUS and hit the spot! My favorite by far was the sundubu jigae (with seafood), since it warmed up my soul with each bite mixed with rice. The kimbap and bibimbap were pretty on par with other restaurant kinds I've tried. My only caveats with the entrees was that I wish there were more shrimpy bois in the sundubu jigae (only got one boi) and more galbi pieces in the bibimbap (came with three slices). Overall, the sides were pretty bomb as well -- they had kimchi, potato salad (so yum!!), bean sprouts, and more. They also had plain broccoli which I hadn't seen before as a side, but it was a nice way to clean our palate during the meal. The four star rating is more-so for the korean bbq since in the past, I felt that it was pretty pricey for the amount of food we got. In addition, I thought the flavors of the KBBQ meat were only "ok" -- I much rather prefer the other entrees since you get more bang for your buck (in regards to cost and the taste!). read more

Miega Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

A hidden treasure in China Town. Customer service was great and the food was good. My party ordered fried dumplings and the combo 2 (pork belly, beef brisket, pork bulgogi). Make sure you ask for their sauces for dipping the pork belly and beef brisket. The bulgogi was amazing-no sauce needed! The combos are enough for 4 people and bring sides (white rice, kimchi, fish cakes and more). Will visit again. read more

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Nothing but delicious you won't be disappointed. And we got jajangmyun, pancake, Kim bop, and tteokboki to go. read more

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I spent a month on a med school rotation that brought me to this neighborhood of Cleveland. I'm glad I did, because I probably wouldn't really have found out about the area otherwise, and Miega was one of the highlights. I'm far from an expert on Korean food, but I had a really good experience both times I tried out Miega! The first time, I tried out the lunch Bi Bim Bop, and really enjoyed it. Oddly enough, I thought the beef could have had a bit more flavor, but when you mixed it with the rice, veggies and egg it tasted great. On my second visit, I tried the lunch combo of "ae uk bok um", which was a delicious spicy pork with a ridiculous amount of sides. The pork was excellent, and did not hold back on the heat. I really liked all of the sides, especially the fried postickers, cold noodles, and a few off the vegetable small plates. For $12, this was a huge and delicious meal at a great price. The Asia Town Center doesn't have much curb appeal, and it doesn't really get better once you get inside, but don't let that deter you. Come inside, make your way upstairs and have a great meal. read more

Miega Restaurant - Jae uk bok um: spicy pork lunch box = fried rice, cold noodles, salad, fried postickers, miso soup & all the sides. So much food for $13 - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Pros: * The Spicy pork stir fry was amazing. I really liked and took some home and everyone that tried it enjoyed it as well. * Lots of included sides. Maybe 10 total. Cons: * Somewhat expensive * Only 3-4 of the sides were good. A few were ok and a few tasted bad. read more

My family loves Miega for Korean BBQ. Delicious food and sushi options. Great service. The restaurant is beautiful inside but hidden on the second floor of an older plaza. read more

I did not have a great experience at Miega. Our waitress was efficient, but they were out of a lot of food including all chicken dishes. I ordered the tofu bi bim bop. It had no flavor. The entire dish was blanched and they served it with frozen sauce. I honestly could not eat it. Another note is that they served styrofoam cups for the drinks, which felt cheap and unnecessary in our current earthly state. This is not authentic Korean food. I would explore other options in Chinatown. read more

Good food but awful service. The bbq and the small dishes are good. But the soup is salty and bitter and if you remove the seafood from this soup it will taste not so bitter and also helps you save the cost. If you can learn how to respect your customers and do not treat people differently, you could earn a better score. read more

Miega Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Forgot to take pictures but I came here recently during covid for dine in. There was only one or two other groups here when I was. The staff wear gloves and masks. They give a lot of banchan which was nice! I got the soft tofu stew with beef. The soup was very flavorful and delicious, the only thing that wasn't great was that the beef was a bit overcooked? The beef was kind of dry but other than that the soft tofu soup was great. I haven't been here in a long time but I would definitely come again when I'm in the mood for Korean food! read more

The staff was SO nice and attentive and the food was amazing! The tenderest chicken I think I have ever had. I have done Korean BBQ before but most of my party had not, and the staff answered all of their questions and wanted to make sure we were having a good time. Will definitely be going back! read more

The service in this restaurant is really terrible. The barbecue plate burned and we asked her to replace it with a new one, which made her impatient. What's more, we found a hair in the meat and will never come back again read more

Miega Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I forgot to take pictures, but I enjoyed Miega! This was my first Korean BBQ experience. I didn't even know this restaurant existed. I went here with some friends and enjoyed cooking the thinly sliced beef and chicken on the hot grills. The sides were intriguing with items such as kimchi, bamboo, and fishcake. I LOVED IT! The fried dumplings were amazing! Another Cleveland restaurant that is a gem! read more

does not honor the 15% discount from this app!!! they do not take the yelp offer!!!!!!!!

I celebrated my birthday dinner here and was not pleased with the customer service. I selected this restaurant based on the reviews which were excellent but I'm not sure why. Customer service was trash, our waiter was very rude, rolled her eyes several times, forgot to place my father's food order but played it off like it needed a while to cook. It was BULGOGI for Christ sake! Overall the experience did not match the reviews. I will not be returning. Oh and the food taste, just subpar. AGAIN, the reviews do not match the service nor food taste. read more

Taste: 4/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Service: 5/10 Price: 5/10 Overall, the service was mediocre like the food. I have been to many Korean restaurants and this one is by far the lowest quality restaurants I've been to. The food is overpriced for the taste. Portion size is average. Side dishes are very average as well. I got the Dol-Sot Bibimbap - Stone Mixed Rice Bowl, which was mediocre. My mom got the spicy marinade squid, which was 1/10. It had barely any taste and barely any squid. Just lots of onions!! Pictures may be deceiving. read more

Miega Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We visited Asia Town Center for their Lunar New Year and were lucky enough to grab a table at Meiga. There are so many great options on this menu that it is hard to narrow it down. We started off with some fried and steamed dumplings- both fantastic. They were hot and had a ton of flavor. We also received the customary selection of banchan - pickled vegetables and kimchi. I have had this many places but never had broccoli- this was the first time I've had this and loooved it! We shared some spicy pork bulgogi, kimchi pa jun, kim bob and ah gui jjim. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection.... especially the bulgogi because I cooked it myself Meiga has VERY generous portions, so bring some friends and share a couple dishes!! read more

I actually came to shop at the Asian market downstairs but it was closed for renovations and I saw the sign for the Korean BBQ upstairs so I went up for dinner. There was a family and a group of friends eating at different tables when I arrived. I was greeted and promptly seated by the friendly staff right away, which is fortunate because 15 minutes or so after I arrived the place filled up with several groups. I had never had Korean BBQ so I took a few moments to look over the menu. I decided on the fried dumplings, an octopus dish and a plum tea. Unfortunately they did not have octopus so I opted for the squid version. The server brought out my steaming cup of tea, it was in a Styrofoam cup so not very fancy but it was 16oz and very tasty. A few minutes later she brought the dumplings and the side dishes of vegetables. The kim chi was crisp with good acidity and a pleasant spiciness. I really enjoyed the pickled radish which was sweet initially followed by a mouth warming spice heat. The broccoli heads were perfectly steamed and the bean shoots were nice and fresh. The squid dish was listed as spicy but it was not overpowering spice heat. The squid was a little chewy but not enough to ruin the dish. There was more than enough to share between two hungry eaters. I will certainly visit again. read more

Miega Restaurant - A1. Gun Man Du - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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First time trying Korean BBQ and it was delicious. Service was supreme and Kristy took time to educate us on all the options. Must try! read more

Miega Restaurant - Korean bbq at it's best. - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I really like this place as an alternative to rising grill (which has an insane wait during dinner hours). There are less banchans but they are all made well. My favorite is the kimchi and spinach. As far as meats the galbi, bulgogi, and pork were excellent. Large portions with a great authentic marinade. We also got the seafood pancake which is ginormous and delicious. The pork soondabu is thicker than most places but still delicious I just wish their "spicy" was actually spicy. They cap off the meals with a frozen yogurt drink which takes me back to childhood. I definitely would come back here. read more

I wasn't going to try this place because of the existing reviews. Luckily, the two other Korean restaurants we tried first were closed. The food at Miega is super authentic and the service was wonderful! They provided 9 different small appetizer dishes while we waited for our food. The waiter was so generous, offering a refill each time our bowls were low. For dinner, I had the tofu kimchi stew and it was so flavorful! The only challenge was finding the restaurant. It's located on the second floor of the Asian Town Center. read more

DELSIH and super kind staff! My first K BBQ experience and I absolutely adored it. Well priced for what you get and good vibes!

Miega has some interesting choices for lunch. The Bento box is a great option, you can chose from a few different proteins and it comes with rice, dumplings and a salad. The downside to this place is the experience is very slow, so it's always a long lunch. I have also been for dinner, and split a hot pot with a friend. This was fun as I've never had hot pot before. It was so much food, you could easily split it with 4 people. Everything tasted good, but I was a little put off by the color of the broth. Again, the service was good but very slow. read more

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I'm from California and I wanted a nice, authentic Korean meal so my sister recommended Miega. This place did not disappoint. After looking around some tourist areas, it was around 11:30 but they opened at 12. Regardless, we called and they let us in early. Great service. The grandma that does the cooking personally came out to greet us and she was super sweet. You can really taste the handmade authenticity of Korean food here and the food comes out fast. Whether you're from Cleveland or here to visit, I would highly recommend this place !! read more

Sundubu was pretty good! There were not that many people at Sunday night so that was good too. Good service too. read more

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Omg this place was amazing!! It is in the Asian Town Center and on a saturday around 6pm it honestly was pretty dead. But the food was unreal. Unlimited banchan (small korean appetizers, amazing!!!! especially the fish cakes ) me and my mom split a seafood pancake that was literally massive like the size of a pizza and SOOO unreal. wow literally so good- it was served with some amazingly flavorful soy sauce too, usually i'm anti soy sauce because it's just salty to me- this honestly was so special and flavorful. we also split the seafood hot pot. they do NOT skimp on the seafood- TONS of crab, squid, tofu, mussels, shrimp, fish, clams, octopus- you name it. it also had a great array of vegetables and extremely fresh udon noodles. it ALSO came with a side of rice. the broth was moderately spicy, but not overwhelming at all. we definitely could not finish it all, and luckily we're able to take it to go. the staff was so so so friendly and helpful and easy to understand. they offered to refill our banchan several times and bring more drinks/napkins etc. Our meal ended with complimentary korean yogurt drinks too. Can't wait to enjoy my leftovers tomorrow. read more

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Great grill menu! Not cheap, but worth it for a special occasion. The server was nice and gave me a plum tea (which I also recommend!) on the house for my birthday. read more