Goat stew. Always hits the spot. Goat stew is known to be good for overall health, pms & good complexion. Especially good for woman. Their tangy perilla/sesame sauce goes so perfectly with the goat meat. The meat is super tender. It doesn't have the gamey taste that some other restaurants that serve goat might have. It's good to come with a group of 3-4 and share. They make the best fried rice at the end so save some room. It's the best part. No matter how full I get I always have room. The waitress's are usually pretty friendly and welcoming unlike some of the other Korean restaurants that you might have been to. You can always take the leftovers home and heat it up the next day. It's surprisingly just as good. Especially perfect on a cold & rainy day. Even though that's pretty rare in LA!! read more

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Black goat, pork stir-fry and other side dishes are strongly recommended by everyone. !! I ate it for the first time and it was Great & Clean. Goat Bath is Miraculous! Mirak !! read more

NomNomNom!!! I've been feeling adventurous lately so I decided to give goat meat a try. What better place than Mirak!! I thought the goat meat would have a strong game-y taste but surprisingly it didn't as it comes in a spicy soup base. The meat is very tender and easily falls apart. The style and texture of meat reminded me of the Chinese style beef soup with the white radish, dates, etc. I can't remember what the beef soup is called, lol. Anyways...provided with the dish is a spicy mustardy dipping sauce which is a must for your meat and many typical banchan. After you've finished the goat meat soup there is kimchi fried rice!! They use the remainder of your soup broth and dump the rice, cabbage and seaweed into the same pot so don't try to gobble every last drop of soup! The goat meat was good but the rice was ADDICTING!!! The restaurant is small with seating for maybe about 40 or less. Clientele is on the older side but don't be discouraged!!! The waitress/cashier only speaks a few words of english so it's best to go with someone who's been or speaks Korean. Be sure to wear some short sleeves if you visit on a cold night as there's no AC and it gets pretty warm inside. Price is a bit steeper at $15 a person but the portion is pretty good for two average sized eaters. If you eat like a mouse then you'll have plenty of leftovers. Parking is a hassle as the lot is very tiny and there's no valet. You'll have to find street parking :( There's no English name for this restaurant as there is on yelp but it's located on the bottom floor at the corner of the L shape. It has a yellow restaurant sign! Happy Eating!! :) read more

Mirak - banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always a staple when in ktown. My husband introduced me to this restaurant. Did take-out. Food is super good and its healthy for you! The quality is absolutely the best. There was plenty of meat and veggies. Definitely moneys' worth! Cant wait to go back! read more

Mirak - Take-out goat stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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!

I treated my coworkers here and they did not disappoint! The goat stew was delicious and the banchan a were really good too. The only thing that wasn't good was the pickled radish. I think it went bad because it had a horrible taste and crunch to it. After we ate the soup they made us the stirred rice and that was so delicious. I wasn't expecting much but everything this place serves is flavorful. Even the dipping sauces are really good! read more

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The place to come for Yumso jungol (goat stew), their house specialty. Korean goat soup is hard to get it right so it's not something you order at regular restaurants. The restaurant and the plaza it's in both look out-of-date and inside you'll most likely find ktown ajumma and ajusshis who will curiously eye you. Probably because you and your friends stand out as the only 20s girls in the restaurant. However, the stew is definitely worth coming for and they also fry rice at the end. Plus, goat meat is supposedly good for women. It's a perfect place to come on a cold, rainy weather. Love! read more

Mirak - Yumso Jungol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Extremely delicious food. First time I've ever tried this type of dish and it was so good. The service i impeccable and the food comes out fast. read more

4 n a half. There are 2 places I go as far as goat stew goes in ktown. The other one is jin go gae and this one. If there are girls in my group I'll come to this one. They have the teppan (flat iron grill) style dish that girls seem to like better than your typical hot pots. Not that anything about other goat dish they have are ordinary... Anyway, this joint might be easier to handle if you're just breaking into goat dish. read more

The goat stew was quite tasty but it was not anything special. Prefer Ondal's beef stew to this. The ban chan was ok and the fried rice at the end is quite good too. read more

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Summary: authentic Korean food (black goat stew) and experience for those adventurous eaters looking for hole-in-the-wall ethnic spots without crazy long lines or crowds (yet...). Look, I know I may regret outing Mirak as my new favorite Korean restaurant in Ktown, but it's getting harder and harder to get delicious authentic Korean food out in Koreatown without battling crowds, and my husband and I enjoyed our meal here so much that we've been telling all of our Korean friends. So we may as well tell the general public about our new discovery. Black goat stew is perfect for a cold rainy night, but I'm pretty sure I'll be equally craving this on a sweltering summer day, too. We heard about this place from my mom who knew we would like the piping hot, spicy stew when we were home in LA for Christmas. First of all, the menu is short, which tells you that they're specialists. They focus on black goat dishes and offer a few other meat options like bulkogi, pork bulkogi, etc. for the kids and less adventurous. But come here for the black goat stew, and the black goat hot plate if you have more than 2 people. They fire up a table top burner to keep the stew simmering as you enjoy. The stew itself is really good - we're big fans of goat meat in general, so we really enjoyed the hunks of meat with bright herbs and veggies. But also, the dipping sauce! Totally adds another layer of nutty hot mustard-y flavor to the meat. The side dishes are simple and few but crunchy and well seasoned to balance the main dish. The service was quick and responsive - although to be fair, we did order in Korean and yell across the restaurant to our server (in true Korean fashion) rather than waiting for someone to check on us. We felt like the price and portions were very fair, especially since this is not a simple dish (the broth had good deep flavor) nor is it easy to find black goat specialists all over Ktown. We loved seeing Korean news on TV and multingenerational Korean families sitting around us. Although I'm so happy for how popular and mainstream Korean food and culture has become, this super Korean restaurant and customer base reminded me of the Koreatown of 20 years ago. We even had some kids from our neighboring table stand up and sing a traditional Korean song in the middle of the restaurant. Apparently, they were preparing for a competition, so of course their family members thought it was a great idea to make them sing in front of strangers. My husband thought it was embarrassing, but I thought it was precious. Reminded me of my parents demanding that I play piano for dinner guests, which I awkwardly obliged after trying to run away and hide a few times. Anyways, clearly this meal put me on a nostalgia trip. The food was great, the service was quick, and the price and portions were very fair for the quality of food received. And I almost forgot to mention the fried rice at the end that they make from the leftover broth. We were so stuffed that we asked for a smaller portion of fried rice, intending to just savor a few bits. And then my dad texted me to bring home leftovers, so our server kindly boxed up our leftover super flavorful fried rice without judging. Can't wait to go back with a bigger group, so we can order more dishes and try more food. My mother in law has already asked us to take her here when she next visits LA. read more

The place is a hole in the wall. The speciality in this place is goat meat. We had the Goat Stew and it was sensational. The meat was flavorful, tender, and it tasted great. The broth and veggies in the stew were awesome too. After that we had fried rice with the goat stew. It is cooked with kimchi and it is a tad spicy but still delicious. The restaurant is small and it is located in a tiny shopping center and parking can be problematic. I suggest to get there early and go for street parking. The place is worth another visit. read more

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First time visiting and the food was absolutely amazing! Service was phenomenal and the owner was so accommodating. Ordered the goat stew, I highly recommend it. Will be back again! read more

Best spicy goat stew in K-town! Weirdly so, I am a big fan of spicy goat stew. I've tried 3 other places to see if they "might" be able to top this place, but they all failed. All I gotta say is, best goat soup in K-town LA! I'm sure there are better ones in KOREA but this is better than nothing! Check it out. Make sure you enjoy your soup with a bottle of soju. read more

Mirak - Spicy Goat Stew & Soju - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place! We come here often for the jeongol. It's so good! The soup is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I also love the rice they fry for you at the end. For about $30 for 2 people, I think it's definitely worth it. Service is always friendly. They always call out to thank you when you're leaving. read more

Only recently did I learn that Koreans have a goat stew of their own. Vivienne L. recommended an outing here and (knowing I love Mexican birria), I jumped at the opportunity to try it. The menu has several different dishes with black goat, but the one you should zero in on is the BLACK GOAT CASSEROLE. It's currently $15. We placed three orders for the three of us, but one order is plenty and can probably be shared between two people (so maybe two orders for three people?). Anyhow, the server brought out a tabletop stove and placed a large casserole pan filled with broth, lots of tender goat meat and seasonings. All we had to do was mix it up and it was ready to eat. You get some condiments (green onions, chile paste and I think mustard seed) to eat it with. It's spicy so enjoy it with some cold beverage. When we were done, the server ladled out the remaining meat and then added rice, kimchi and seaweed to the savory broth to make an awesome fried rice. She cooked it up until there was a nice crunchy layer on the bottom. Good stuff. I enjoyed some of the leftovers the next day with some over-easy eggs! Open every day from 11 am - 10:30 pm. read more

One of the few places you can get a goat fix. I mean, where else can you really go for a casual beer/soju with some good goat stew? Goat meat is supposed to be very gamey and tough, but the meat in the stew is pretty soft and even softer if you get the sooyook rather than the stew. The sooyook is basically just the meat in a different sauce, and while it's going to be nearly impossible to describe it in English, all I can manage to say is, is to try the sooyook! The only downside to the sooyook is that there's no fried sticky rice at the end (what I LIVE for), so maybe get a 1person serving of stew and 1 person serving of the sooyook ato share between 2-3 people? :Q Also gotta say, I love these kind of hole in the wall mom and pop kind of places. There's only about two waitresses, and when it gets busy, the service isn't that great, but the same customers seem to keep going back, so they must be doing something right! read more

This was my first time trying goat meat so I had no idea what to expect (and I definitely had no idea how badly goat meat smelled!) We ordered the popular goat stew hot pot and although the meat was tender, the dead goat stench was so overpowering I found it difficult to choke down more than a few initial spoonfuls of the stew. The stew came with plenty of banchan, and a dipping sauce of chili, mustard, and a handful of some type of seed. No amount of seasoning could mask the awful smell and taste of the goat. Be sure to request the waiter to make a kimchee fried rice with what is left of your stew at the end of your meal (it's free, but they may not do it if you don't ask). My friend and I luckily decided to order just one stew to split even though our waiter insisted that each order was only enough for one person. I'd say one order ($15) is more than enough food for two people who really enjoy goat. I will never go back as the mere thought of that goat stew makes me want to vomit, but this review is mostly for their poor service than my newfound aversion to goat meat. The two women who ran the place were always doing something with their heads down behind the counter. It was really difficult to get their attention for anything and took a very long time to get a refill on water, togo boxes, even the check without getting up from our table and approaching them ourselves. There are no service buttons at the table either. Communication and ordering may be difficult if you do not speak korean (our waitress didn't speak any english). The restaurant is hole-in-the-wall style and seems to be popular with groups of older koreans who come here for soju shots and goat. read more

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The word Goat sounds nasty right? But don't stop yourself until you actually try it. You will fall in LOVE so pleaseeee try it for all you hesitant folks out there. You can thank me later. The goat stew that can be shared among friends consist of perilla leaf, spicy nutty soup base, vegetables, and chunks of tender goat meat. IT doesn't taste gamey at ALLL because Koreans are masters of seasoning and braising the meat with the delicious broth. This is actually really good for you and healthy as well. After you finish, You have the option of getting fried rice with some seaweed and kimchee which they make for you on the spot right in front of you. read more

I'm really torn on this one. 1 star or 3 star? So my first time eating goat. Hate it. Tastes nasty. Never going to eat goat again. But that's not the fault of the restaurant. Or is it? Don't have any reference point other than the other Yelpers. Thought it would taste close to mutton or lamb, but nope. The service was very nice. They were very pleasant and wasn't rude to us because we aren't Korean. The only thing I can really fairly rate are the side dishes. The kimchee was rubbery. I was told you can judge a Korean restaurant based on how good their side dishes are. Well, compared to other Korean restaurants, this restaurant needs improvement. So I guess I'll give it a 2 star. read more

Goat stew, where have you been all my life?! My girl took me here after a night of drinking in Ktown and I must say this place is a game changer. It's a small hole in the wall, that can probably seat maybe 20-30 people (ok so not that small), with nothing special as far as decor or ambiance. If you order the stew, they bring you one of those portable gas stoves, and place a nice bath of broth, goat meat and perilla leaves. The meat itself is so tender it breaks apart easily with chopsticks. You dip it in this awesome spicy sauce (never had anything like it before) and then eat it with your warm goat/perilla leaf stew. It's SO amazing. Afterwards, they pack up any meat leftovers, and use some of the broth to make you kimchi fried rice, which was pretty darned good. The service was a touch slow, but other than that the place was great and I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

WOW~~~!!! The (black) goat stew jeon-gol is da BOMB!!!! I don't usually make a review on a Korean restaurant or food since I get my mom's great korean food all the time...but this old, run-down place really have amazing specialties that is so perfect for cooling weather. The restaurant was packed, and it seemed like a lot of customers were repeats. The food is authentic and I can give 5 stars, but I am giving 4 stars since the ambiance or interior isn't really there. We all are satisfied and will be back for sure ^ ^ read more

Came here with my mom and grandparents. Mom was so sure I'd be able to eat the Goat stew (I can't eat lamb and goat because the smell) since she said it doesn't even smell here and etc. sadly I couldn't eat it cuz I felt like gagging when it got close to my mouth. My mom loves goat stew and so does my grandparents but they were saying how the owner must've changed because it didn't taste like it used to. The meat wasn't as soft supposedly. I ordered yook gye jang because I couldn't eat the goat stew which was just okay.. Went in during lunch time and maybe 4 or 5 tables were filled. It wasn't that busy. According to my mom there used to be a line during lunch and dinner times. Service was whatever's because there were only 2 older women handling the Togo and dine in orders, serving, setting up table, cashier. I probably won't ever go back because I can't eat their goat stew. But then again my mom said she doesn't want to eat there again... and will go to another goat stew restaurant. read more

First and foremost, IGNORE ALL THE OTHER REVIEWS ABOUT THIS PLACE, AND ONLY READ MINE (except maybe Sarah C.'s). For those who are unfamiliar with what this restaurant is all about, you are in for a real adventure. Some of you may know that dog meat is a true delicacy in Korea... unfortunately, western countries such as the U.S. sanction the consumption of such meat, therefore restaurants like Mi Rak are forced to serve GOAT meat instead (which many Korean natives swear tastes just the same as dog meat). Historically, Dog meat has been consumed in Korea for years and brings great stamina in a man's body. The validity of such a claim is yet to be scientifically verified, but apparently only Korean wives are able test it out (in bed). Dog and Goat meat are interchangeable for MI Rak's main dish(es) because they are both so tender and lean. Its flavor is not gamey at all, so I promise you will not have a reaction. Prices range between $15-34, and the banchan is very homey. Service is great, though it may be a little hard to communicate with the servers. For your information, the servers will mix the dishes in front of you (sort of like Seoul Garden Restaurant). Make sure to ask for rice when you are done with the dish... they will mix the left over sauce in the pan sitting in the middle of the table to make a mixed fried rice with sticky rice. Although the food is as authentic as it gets, you may find yourself lost among middle aged Korean men bickering and complaining about their businesses (today one man complained about $20,000 that he somehow lost... yeah, he had a little too much soju). Actually, that is not entirely true; there ARE some middle aged ladies there too. Even though it is not necessarily a romantic place to wow a new found girlfriend, it is definitely a fun experience on a Saturday evening. HEY, how many people can brag about eating GOAT meat? Not many... at least not in L.A. read more

My girlfriend is Korean and loves this place. and says it is legit. I'm white and I'm too afraid to get my goat on. Maybe I will try it one day... read more

Hands down the best in town! Sometimes, when it's not cooked right, black goat stew can be too smelly, but that never happens here. Also, the meat is not tough, so it's tender and flavorful. Fried rice at the end alone beats most places in the town. Servers are nice and attentive. read more

As part of an ongoing quest for Poshintan, we trekked over to Mirak. To avoid offending delicate American sensibilities, and maybe stay within a law or two, they substitute the traditional main ingredient with goat. Really it was quite good. Dark green veggies and meat simmering in a spicy, rich stew. Probably about a third more expensive than it should have been, considering the spare and utilitarian atmosphere. But the people working here, a flotilla of middle aged ladies on my visit, were very attentive and clearly have a lot of love for what they serve. read more

...my friend and I stumbled into this cosy Korean shack during another brave night of adventure dining and we were not disappointed. While we didn't order the seemingly most popular dish there - some kind of lamb hot pot - we did order the pork loin over kim chi and tofu and the taste was rich and truthful. The ladies all look like my aunt, or at least that age, and i can tell they put the same amount of love into every pot that comes out of that kitchen. if they were able to speak English, i think they would have said "Hey boys, want a lamb hot pot to warm your cuddly belly tonight?". Yes, aunt! read more

Definitely nostalgia glasses on but it is one of my favorite places for goat stew! I do really want to give this place the love it deserves but can understand that if you're not a Korean speakeror not well versed in Korean food it can be offputting! read more

Had the black goat stew with my friends and it was incredible! First time we've had it but it definitely won't be the last! I'll definitely tell my friends to also come by! read more

When my mom first introduced me to this place and to goat stew, i was just blown away! It has become one of my favorite korean stews hands down. Mirak will always give you consistency and that is what i love. Ugh just thinking about it makes me want to go out and get some!! When you first bite into the tender meat dipped in their special sauce, it is just heaven. Include the soup base and the perilla leaves, and you have got yourself a treat! By the way, if you get it in "jongol" style, at the end they mix a little bit of the soup with rice and other stuff and give you this great tasting fried rice. So if you love korean stews and especially like or love goat you have got to check this place out! (unfortunately, this place is all about the food...not the service) read more

You know a place is authentic when you look around the restaurant and all you see are old-timers. Mirak is off the chain! They probably dont have as many reviews because most of the people that come here are from the older generation. But the restaurant itself is pretty small, parking is very limited, and it's a bit hard to find, but if you're craving for some Korean goat, this is the place to be! Totally legit. Mind you, it was my first time having goat so I dont have anything to compare it to, but I'm hooked! Been here quite a few times already. Even my Korean friend was like this is uber authentic. Get the spicy goat stew and the goat on skillet. I really like the goat on skillet! read more

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Very yummy! Each goat stew item on the menu is about 15 bucks including tax. My boyfriend and I went in and ordered two of the $15 items, and we had to box our leftovers to go because there was just too much food :P They give you fried rice (kimchee bokkum) at the end...free :9 I think next time I'll share one item..although, taking stuff togo is pretty good too! read more

I am not a fan of goat meat or other types of gamey meats, but omg-- this place is amazing! Definitely try even if you're not a fan of goat meat. The meat was cooked perfectly and i loved the fried rice they prepare with the leftover soup. read more

Amazing home style food. We got the goat stew and the dipping sauce was so so goood. Would definitely go here if u like you like low key, family owned, hole in the wall type spots. read more

Not sure why they don't have more reviews but this place is AMAZING. I have never had goat before so i thought why not try it. I brought some adventurous foodie friends and we had a great meal with soju and goat hotpot and goat on a skillet. You order by the portion for the hotpot and at the end they use the remaining soup to make a kimichi fried rice. *drool*. the rice taste really good because it absorbs all the goat juice. definitely making a another trip there when i go to LA. read more

Been going here for my favorite spicy black goat meat stew since I was kid living in LA. I can't find anywhere that serves spicy goat meat stew the way this place does. Even though the owner changed the taste is the same. You get the stew and once finished you ask for it to be mixed with rice, dried seaweed and kimchi. It's the best ever!!! Also, black goat meat is much leaner and less in fat so I don't feel as guilty or the need to burn this off like I do after having KBBQ. The reason for lack of the perfect 5 stars is because the crowd here is not as family friendly as it once had. I see less families coming for dinner and now more middled aged men coming and drinking soju and talking out loud. Its a small place so its annoying when you have a semi-drunk Korean ahjuhshi sitting next to n the verge of being a belligerent drunk. I still do come for my favorite spicy black goat meat and luckily the ladies there are quick with preparing to-go orders. read more

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I just had to write a review because I felt so satisfied :) Their goat stew is amazing! And Korean females know that this stew is really great for women's health, especially the reproductive system. The meat is very tender and I love all the veges that come in it! There's also this dipping sauce that is just as awesome. And at the end, they make you fried rice right in front of you! It's a lot of good food for a great deal :) So earlier today, I called the restaurant around 8:30 asking if they were open (since their hours aren't posted), but they said they open at 11. I was driving down from Pasadena to pick the goat soup up for my mom in Torrance, and wanted to drop it off at a specific time because she has work. The owner offered to put in my order over the phone (which was generous enough) but I told him that I will stop by around 9:30ish to place the order because I didn't know the Korean name of the goat soup, and he said that would be fine. I came in at 9:30 and the owner was waiting for me. He was more than happy to see me and kept thanking me. Even though it was an hour and a half early to opening, he was more than willing to accommodate my needs. :) read more

I didn't give it five stars because of parking. It can be bad during busy hours. However, this is the best place for goat dish in Koreatown. Its quality is unparalleled, and the way they finish off the plate by mixing the rice at the end is the perfect ending to a good goat dish. It's an acquired taste and some people don't like it, but I absolutely love it, and highly recommend to those craving for some good Korean goat dish. read more

Small hole in the wall restaurant specializing in black goat stew. When you first walk in, you're asked if you even need to look at a menu, guess most patrons are regulars and typically go for the stew anyways. Wanted to see what else they offer so took a menu for kicks. The menu had about 5 solid goat items. In the end, still went for the stew. It was so good. Once you are finished with your stew, they come by and use any leftover soup to fry rice in. YUM - by this point my fiance and I were so full we had to pack the rice to go. Glad to have introduced a new Korean food to my fiance! Didn't want to eat typical korean food like KBBQ, dubboki, tofu soup, etc. One star taken away for slow service. read more