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    Mirak

    4.2 (115 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bryan L.

    Food was awesome. Unique Korean experience for me that I haven't had before. We ordered the goat stew and was able to get refills on vegetables. After that was done, they mixed rice with the broth and cooked it in front of us. Very fun experience.

    One fly on kimchi, another by phone
    Allison J.

    TL;DR - Flies, so many little flies! If you don't mind flies/gnats' company during your meal, you can eat here. I really wanted to like this place. I was on a short trip to LA and was craving goat stew. After ordering, the server brought out banchans and sauce for the stew. One of the plates had a dead bug on it. I should've left when I saw it, that was only the beginning. On my way back from the bathroom, I encountered a group of 5-10 flies/gnats near the kitchen. When I came back to the table, I saw one sampling kimchi so I separated it from the rest of banchans. There were at least a couple of flies constantly flying over the food and I just couldn't enjoy the food. Stew was good, but the fried rice was just okay. Servers were nice but they didn't seem to care about the flying bugs. Very unpleasant experience.

    이 웨이츄레스 분 너무 무례합니다. 교육이 필요한 사람 같습니다.
    Vella C.

    미락 음식 너무 맛있습니다. 한달에 2번은 가는 편인데, 갈때마다 기분 나쁘게 집에 옴니다. 이 웨이츄레스는 부르면 오지도 않고, 부르면 피해다니고 대답도 없고.... 이 아주머니만 항상 그럽니다. 마스크 쓰고 일하면 얼굴이 노출이 안되서 그러는 건지.. 술 많이 마시는 아저씨들 테이블에만 상주하며. 그럴거면 이일을 안하는게 나을 듯합니다. 사장님은 이 웨이츄레스 교육이 필요하신듯 합니다. 안가면 그만이지 라고 할수도 있지만, 저 아주머니 한분때문에 안갈 이유는 없습니다..

    Black Goat Meat Stew (2 portion)
    Regina K.

    At Mirak, you can try black goat meat stew. 2 portion is $49.99 and 1 portion is $24.99. I got the 2 portion, but the portion is large enough to fill about 3-4 people. It was my first time trying goat meat and I actually enjoyed it. I probably couldn't tell the difference between goat meat and beef tho unless someone told me lol - both are similar in taste imo. You will first get a big bowl of the stew with meat and lots of veggies. You dip the goat meat into the sauce that they prepare and it's so delish. The stew was my favorite part - so hearty and comforting! Once you're done, they pack up any leftovers (they give you extra soup and a side of the sauce to take home). Then with some of the remaining stew, they will make kimchi fried rice, which is so flavorful and tasty. Overall, it's a very satisfying and filling meal. The parking lot is small, but there is street parking available too.

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    Kyoo C.

    Covid-19 so there is outdoor dining set up! Went to eat the individual pot $12.99? for early lunch and it was tasty, but not much meat in there... People started showing up from 11:30am before I left. Unless you have to get individual pots, it is best to get the 2 person big pot $41.99? which is always a 5 star meal with plenty of meat and the delicious fried rice made at the end. Sit outside and enjoy the big pot with your friend/s! Bonus of outdoor is you won't smell like goat afterward:)

    Kevin K.

    Always a good spot for spicy jungol style. Sometimes it can get busy and servers don't check up on you but they will come when you call for them out loud. Always recommend ordering the fried rice at the end.

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    First time to try goat hot soup and loved it. So soft and tender and yummy sauce. I would like to try it again

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    The goat soup is so so good. Ive been here once and keep thinking about it when Im craving something warm.

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    Only place I go for goat stew and that is my favorite dish. It's so good. I have yet to come across a better place that is still open.

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    This place is a gem. The black goat stew is heaven. Rich and hearty, amazing on a cold night! Please support them!

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    My bf and I had an 8:30pm reservation for his birthday and we were seated immediately upon arrival…read more Our server started us off with water and everything got off to a great start. The ambiance was lovely and perfect for a date night. The dining room felt dark, intimate, and cozy, and I especially loved the little candle on the table. It was a small touch, but it made the experience feel warm and special. We ordered the perilla oil noodle, scallop pancake, pork jowl, and hwaechae milk to share. The perilla oil noodle had a strong perilla aroma which I loved, but beyond that it didn't really taste like much. It wasn't bad but it's probably the one dish I'd skip next time. The scallop pancake was great. It was crispy, packed with scallops, and the dipping sauce complemented it really well. The pork jowl was easily our favorite dish of the night. It was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with all of the accompanying condiments. Every bite felt balanced and well thought out. The hwaechae milk was also delicious and refreshing. It was a fun drink to share and a nice contrast to the richer dishes. While the food was good overall, the portions felt pretty small for the price point. Everything tasted good but it was hard not to notice how quickly the dishes disappeared given what we paid. Maybe it was just the specific dishes we ordered but considering Danbi is on the Michelin Guide, I was expecting bolder and more memorable flavors. Korean cuisine is known for being vibrant and packed with flavor so I left feeling a little underwhelmed. Nothing we had was bad but aside from the pork jowl there wasn't a dish that really wowed me. To end the meal, the staff brought us a yuzu popsicle topped with a birthday candle, which ended up being my favorite part of the entire night. The popsicle was perfectly tangy, refreshing, and honestly more memorable than any of the dishes we ordered. It made the celebration feel thoughtful without being over the top. Overall, we had a great experience. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was attentive, and it was a lovely place to celebrate a special occasion even though it was a bit overhyped given the small portions, high prices, and flavors that didn't quite live up to my expectations. I'd still come back to try the steak tartare, uni bibimbap, and the zabuton!

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    Kobawoo House - Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

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    1.2 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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    Mirak - korean - Updated June 2026

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