The locals know if you want real, healing Korean soul food, you come here. They're known for their black goat soup, which is meticulously prepared with an incredibly rich, flavorful broth and topped with tons of greens. For a few extra dollars, they'll take the remaining soup and turn it into fried rice, which is such a good way to finish the meal. The two-person portion is around $60 and is seriously worth it. Perfect when you're hungry, under the weather, or just in need of some soul food. Not sure how much English the korean grandmas speak, so come prepared with a little patience. Parking is available on-site. It's a very no frills restaurant with its own charm. read more

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We had a family dinner at Mirak on Sunday evening, September 7. Their black goat stew (heugyeomso tang jeongol) has been famous for a long time, especially for giving you energy when you're feeling weak or tired. Since my Mom hasn't been feeling well lately, we decided to come here together. I'm honestly not a big fan of black goat stew, but I went along since My Mom wanted to go with me. The stew here was actually pretty good--the broth in particular was very rich and flavorful, more than the meat in my opinion. And after finishing the stew, they made fried rice with the leftover broth, which was really delicious. I loved Fried rice. As for the service, the two ladies working there were kind, but very slow. We asked for more water, and it took over 10 minutes with no response. When we asked again, they just said they were still boiling the barley tea. I don't understand why it was so hard to simply say that the first time. In the end, I had to walk over to the kitchen myself to refill my cup. Friendly, yes--but extremely slow service. Little frustrated, read more

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Mirak makes a really good goat meat soup with a lot of veggies that make you feel really good and boost your energy. The goat meat is very tender and if you have this meat with their dipping sauce, it is a lot more flavorful and so yummy. If you haven't try goat meat, you may not like the sound of eating goat meat but it is a good source of consume protein and it gives you a lot more energy and you feel even better the next day. It is one of those food that you will crave whenever you feel low energy. The servers are great with fast service and they are very friendly. Also, they sell soju and beer, if you have some soup with soju, if feels heavenly. read more

This goat place is the GOAT! Many places have gone downhill in Koreatown but this place is consistently quite solid. One thing that is noteworthy is the dipping sauces and condiments that come with the meal. Something about the balance in flavors with peppers and mustard is to die for. Now depending on when you get to the restaurant, you might find that the broth is too salty or something is a little too "overdone." This is depending on when the broth has been cooked and perhaps the flavors are from the evening before. But regardless, the food is quite solid and the taste is surprisingly not gamey, which is a big win for goat meat. I hope this place stays good! read more

Mirak - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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This place is amazingly awesome! Seriously... the goat meat soup is so tasty.. the meat is tender and the soup is on point.. their sauces is sooooo good.. you have to give it a try.. and the price point is reasonable compared to other spots...service is attentive and always checking on you... it's mainly korean speaking.. but just point and order and they'll take care of you... read more

This place is very appropriately named. They are the GOAT. Very sweet staff and excellent goat stew. This is a true hidden gem. And it is accessible for people who are being introduced to Korean food. They really deserve your business. A+ read more

Superb The goat G.O.A.T You know it's authentic and legit when all customers are older korean ajummas and ajussies! read more

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. read more

Mirak - One fly on kimchi, another by phone - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I been to this place multiple times but. The last time it was a shit show. Walked in the lady states they are full tells me to wait. The next guy comes in and he just walks to a corner table that I saw and he just sits and orders. Asked her that I was next. And asked about the other guys. She says nothing tells me to wait and no apologies. The old lady must be senile. And no apologies. I flipped her off and walked out. Never going back to that dump. I don't need to eat I. A dump where the food smells and even the people are dumb like that. read more

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. read more

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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.. read more

Mirak - 이 웨이츄레스 분 너무 무례합니다. 교육이 필요한 사람 같습니다. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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

My family's go to spot for black goat sheep soup. It's know to be really good for female body, just very nutritious in general for all. Service has always been good, never been bad. It's a typical small Korean restaurant! There's a location in LA as well. read more

I went here for my birthday with my mother in law and had terrible night. I was just so excited to tell my mother in law about what was going on (that doesn't mean I was screaming) But the server was asking me to be quiet. I couldn't speak a word after I heard that. Service was terrible. read more

I normally come once a month I love the rice dish they make after you almost finish your hotpot it's the best part!! Please give this place a try read more

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:) read more

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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.

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. read more

Mirak - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm disappointed that the owner is not providing major ingradient such as Perilla seed and Minari!! That is two major ingredients to make the Yumsotang special. They said, "Next time, bring your own perilla seed from home." Wow! I'm not going there anymore...too bad of losing a favorite place. read more

The goat stew is really nicethe service is great too. Besides the goat stew, it seems that they don't serve many other appetizers... the goat stew is said for 2 people, around $60, but I think it's enough for three people. read more

It has been a while since I visited here. The taste is still good, and the Bokembap at the end is the highlight of the meal. The only disappointment is that the size got smaller for the price. read more

Best goat soup in the area. This place is consistently good and the portions are large. They provide a lot of meat and veggies. It is super flavorful and perfect for a chilly night. To top off the meal, the fried rice using the leftover soup broth is so good! They have a free small parking lot which always has parking. Servers are friendly! Highly recommend read more

I love this goat soup shop. Good for keeping Asian women warm, I heard! It doesn't taste too gamey because there are enough sesame leaves and chives in this hotpot to feed a goat! read more

Mirak - Goat soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried their goat stew and it was actually really good. This is the only way I will ever eat goat meat. It's a huge portion and I loved that there was a ton of veggies that came with it. Flavors were really spot on and I couldn't really tell that it was goat meat. Worth a try! read more

Mirak - The black goat 철판 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We have been going here for years and it is the only place I'd eat goat stew. There is no gamey smell to it and I love to get the fried rice at the end of the meal as well. For a party of 3-4 people, I suggest getting 2 portions first then getting an additional portion if you guys are still hungry as I feel you get more that way. It's in a small lot so usually there's some parking available. read more

Wouldn't recommend coming during lunch. One server & she choose to serve dishes how she wants instead of asking. We asked for just a plate of ribs but came out in a pot. That's not what was on the menu or how we ordered. Would still come here but would make sure to let the server know how we like it. read more

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I'm writing this review while I'm waiting for kimchi seaweed fried rice after eating hot hotpot also known as black goat meat stew which is a special dish when you feel weak and tired to improve your stamina. All the side dishes are very delicious and yummy. The restaurant is clean and the waitresses are kind and gives great service. I want to leave 5 stars because the stew was the best I've ever eaten in a restaurant. I mostly don't eat out since I have high sensitivity when I eat out but MIRAK is a place to come again. read more

Mirak - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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.

Had the black goat stew with my friend. The meat was very tender and not too gamey. The broth was tasty with a mild spicy tone to it. The highlight was at the end of the meal when our server added rice and kimchi to the remaining broth and goat meat to create a very tasty fried rice. Service is efficient and polite. Servers speak English, and parking can be difficult in the small lot for the mall where Mirak is located. read more

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Black goat meat stew is one of my favorite Korean dishes, and this place has got to be one of the best restaurants in Ktown that makes it. I don't get to eat this dish very often, because the people around me generally do not like the smell or the taste of the goat. So if you're sensitive to strong "meat smell," I would probably not recommend it. For the rest of us that are completely fine with it, this is one of the healthiest and the most delicious meals you can get in Ktown! Extremely filling and full of flavors! read more

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This place is amazing! Makes you feel like you are in Korea. I ordered the goat stew and it was more than enough for 3 people to share. They give you a lot of meat and then the fried rice afterward is to die for. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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If you're looking for an underrated, really good and hearty stew, then Mirak is worth visiting. And did I mention it's a goat stew? Mirak is located in a plaza with good parking in and around the lot. The restaurant itself is pretty straightforward. I believe they're known for their black goat stew, and that's what our group ordered. We ordered 2 large pots for 7 people, and it was just filling enough; I'd recommend maybe another large pot if you have a group of 7. But the stew itself, WOW. It was so tender, so flavorful, and well balanced. It's boneless goat meat, green onions, perilla leaves (I think), and some other broth components. There's also a condiment that comes with it that pairs very well. And finally, it finishes with a fried rice in the same pot that the stew came in. From start to finish, the black goat stew at Mirak is worth checking out! read more

Black Goat stew was really good. Tasted super homemade! They mix in rice at the end to make a fried rice out of your leftovers. Would come back! read more

This was our goto place for goat soup, you just can't beat the taste, however we noticed that price has been steadily rising over the years, this was way way before inflation or supply shortage. We also noticed that as the price of the soup has gone up, the meat has also gone missing. They need to hire more servers as well, so overall they are cutting corners. Don't get me wrong, the place is still good but if you skimp on basic service and goods, they just lost a long term costumer that has been going there for well over twenty years. Hopefully they figure out that costumers are catching on. And either lower the price or give a fair amount of serving that justifies the price hikes. read more

Can't go wrong with goat stew. We got the two person but it was enough for four. Then after when you have a little left at the end, they make fried rice for you! We have enough for lunch tomorrow read more

Mirak - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was okay. Service was terrible. The waitress felt like she didn't want to work. She constantly ignored me. Never going back. read more

Mmmmmmmmmmmm goat meat. It's purported to be good for women's health (complexion, PMS, libido), but I go for the taste. I love the tangy sauce with the perrilla/sesame seeds. I get a thrill when mixing it altogether with my chopsticks. Kind of how I feel at Zankou when I'm stirring the hummus. Come with 3-4 people, order the small jun-gol for 2 people. Yooksoo (broth) is free, but you can order extra servings if you need more meat and veggies. Save room for fried rice at the end! I like to mix the sauce into my rice too~ As a sauce whore, I practice safe eating by always using condiments. I'm a big fan of gget-nip (perrilla leaves) so the yumso-tang (goat stew) really hits the spot. The meat itself is similar to jangjorim (braised beef brisket) in texture. The gget-nip and the seeds give the stew a pungent herbal taste that's great for cold rainy weather. You can ask for mild to spicy when you order. read more

This is one of my go-places along with Jingogae for goat stew. As many reviewers mentioned the portion is huge, but my friend (the one I always accompany for goat stew kind of a night) and I must be little piglets since we normally don't have leftovers to take home after we eat. And yes, us two girls order 2 orders of goat stew and finish it off with their oh so yummy kimchi fried rice. Anyway, food is great. Service is decent considering it's a Korean establishment. It's pretty clean. I'm always a happy customer at Mirak. read more

I have read about this Korean black goat place in one of the food blogs and knew I had to try it. We came one Saturday afternoon around 6-ish. The place was not packed but a lot of the tables were occupied. We were seated in one of the long tables up at the front of the restaurant. The place is basically a hole-in-the-wall and kinda smallish but plenty of seating. We were given the menu as soon as we were seated and I was thankful that they had English translations in them because I cannot read Hangul. We were the only non-Korean in the restaurant although I have been mistaken as one on more than one occasion. Service was friendly and the server readily explained the menu and answered our questions. We ordered the black goat stew and boiled black goat which came with a few banchan. One order was huge but the food was so good that we were able to finish both dishes. I love that the goat did not have that game-y taste as well as pungent odor. The goat meat was so tender that it practically melts in your mouth. For the stew, the server brought out a gas stove that will heat the stew until it boils which was very entertaining to watch. The only problem was the stew was a little too spicy for us so we had to ask for the rice to eat with the stew instead of waiting until the end of the meal for the server to cook the fried rice. The boiled stew, on the other hand, was a lot milder in taste. They key is to dip it in the sauce that it comes with which makes it super tasty. My friend and I was so full at the end of the meal and could hardly walk to the car...lol. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall. They have a small parking lot in front of the stores but it gets packed easily since all the businesses in the strip mall shares the lot. We had to park behind another car and the friendly security guard came and got us when the owner of the car in front of us was ready to leave. Overall, this is a great Korean restaurant and one that is worth trying if you are adventurous enough. Definitely a keeper for us. read more

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