food was good , however service was abysmal. door endlessly opening and closing with delivery scooter riders. staff were more worried about endless orders for them then actually serving dine in guests. our table cooker was on a timer and turned off so we couldn't even cook half our food. plates and empty dishes were not cleared away after almost begging staff to remove them so we could have our cake. they don't accept card payments. cash only or a bank transfer. what a horrible , dreadful experience read more

came here twice so far and love the food, Miss Korea is a real authentic Korean restaurant with BBQ plates on the table and a huge menu of everything from kimchi pancakes, bibimbap and a variety of jigae to BBQ meat and seafood, grilled and fried dishes plus a full vegetarian menu. The quality of food here is excellent and they're kimchi is the best I've ever had in terms of UK Korean restaurants, the portions are big and the prices are cheap; mains are around £8-9, starters are around £5 each. The service is basic at best, the staff are efficient but not too attentive. They also do not accept card so it's cash only, which is a downside. I loved the seafood bibimbap and spicy tofu jigae, both tasted divine. Overall high quality flavorful and authentic Korean food, cheap prices, generous portions but average service. read more

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No other words needed really apart from I think I have a new favourite restaurant! Big claims! This place is in the heart of chinatown/ the gay village and you could quite easily walk past if you didn't know what you were looking for. The decor is understated on first glance but as you look at little more you realise its actually really well designed, plus and pretty high end! We visited just before closing and were still invited to take a seat which I also liked a lot....they did not really have to let us so it was fantastic that they did! We looked over the menu and to be quick I decided to ask the waitress about salads....she said we dont do salads....I asked about healthy options....she smiled and said...in a Korean resturant....its pretty difficult...which is a good point but I was happy I just had a bit of a treat! I went for the beef teriyaki which was the best I have ever had and a beef and spinach soup which was amazing. I also tried by friends pork belly dish...honestly....I had major food envy....it was one of the best tasting plates I have had in a while. My broteher and his gf were also blown away by both the service and the quality of the disches. I cant recomend this place enough. Go there...enjoy....and invite me! Thanks x read more

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I've made bibimbap at home and have always been intrigued to try the real deal. So when Julie suggested a Yelp meal at Miss Korea I knew I had to go for beef bibimbap. Miss Korea is a smart but cosy restaurant just round the corner from the Arcadian. I love the wooden walls, sleek black tables and cosy seats. Staff were really friendly and the drinks menu had a good variety of wines, beers and Korean soft drinks. Edward D and I shared a reasonably priced bottle of wine and I had a crushed pear Korean soft drink which came in the cutest can. We all shared kimchi to start, which is very tasty pickled cabbage. Nicer than it sounds. It had a good tang and was crunchy not slimy. Next we had tasty chicken gyoza which were little parcels of joy! Onto the main- beef bibimbap. I'd loved the one I made myself so had high hopes. I was not disappointed. Beautiful marinaded beef, crunchy veg and pickled cabbage on top of gorgeous sticky rice. It is topped with a raw egg which you mix in alongside a tangy slightly-spicy sauce. It such a tasty and comforting meal- I'll definitely be trying the other options such as seafood. I'll definitely be back to try both the bokumbap and the table bbq options. Thanks so much Julie for organising. read more

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Miss Korea is tucked away in the west side of Chinatown opposite a rather convenient car park. It's in the centre of a string of modern Asian restaurants. This restaurant has been busy every time iv visited but Iv always been able to get seats within 5-10 minutes. The furniture is modern and their huge panes of window glass are street view facing. Each table has a bbq grill in the centre. They sell meat which you can bbq yourself along with vegetables. This is quite a cool experience, they bring coal to your table and drop it into the bowl underneath the grill. On this occasion I ordered Bibimbop. This a layered dish consisting of rice, vegetables, tofu and a raw cracked egg on top. The stone bowl is hot so everything inside starts to cook immediately. You can add chilli/spiced sauce to your liking and then mix it all up with your chopsticks. The rice goes crispy at the bottom and the egg coats the vegetables and cooks at the same time. It's a great tasting dish and I would highly recommend it for its uniqueness and experience alone. If your looking for authentic Korean food at a great place this hidden little secret is a great option! read more

Miss Korea - The beautiful miss Korea restaurant - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Since January I've tried to be a bit more adventurous with my food - in all honesty I'm a little bit fussy (only a little bit) and Southside has become a favourite as of late with its vast array of eastern cuisines. Today it was time for a catch up and a natter with a good friend. We rarely ever pre-organise where we're going to eat, it's pretty much a case of walking round and picking somewhere that looks good. Today Miss Korea grabbed our attention. Located opposite the Arcadian Car Park, it's a very cosy little restaurant with wood effects and rather comfy seats. You're immediately greeted when you walk through the door by friendly staff who are attentive but don't bother you. As it was lunch and we didn't want too much so we opted for the lunch time special which is £8.50. With that you can choose from a selection of dishes with a side of miso soup. As I was feeling adventurous I opted for the Ojing Uh Bokum (Fried Spicy Squid) which came with a side of rice. I'm a big fan of calamari but this was very different. Ever so slightly fried, not fatty or greasy. What surprised me as well was that it wasn't chewy and was in-fact rather fragrant. The dish had a bit of a kick to it but nothing drastic - just right. For the price (and in fact I would have paid more) it was fantastic. Miss Korea is Korean BBQ and I think I'll be back when we have more time to try it out. The only downside, like many of the restaurants in Southside, is that they don't accept card, and I never carry cash. Not a major issue though as there is a cashpoint one minute away by the Tesco Express. Well worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Miss Korea - Fried Spicy Squid. Got a kick to it but incredibly fragrant and not at all chewy - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Well I've no idea how someone would only give a one star review-this place was fantastic-glad I trusted my friend Julie's judgement! Having walked past a few weeks ago and thinking it looked like an interesting place to go, I was really excited when Julie arranged an unofficial yelp event (with Vicky being away) and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant is very simply decorated wood panel with simple wood lamp shades, dark tables and comfortable soft brown chairs. No other art work or adornments, but it didn't need it. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, which was good as most of us had never been before. Despite not eating seafood there was still a massive choice of things to eat -it took a while to decide. We had chicken gyoza to start which were delicious! I chose spicy Pork with vegetables and rice as my main-Nom Nom! Korean dishes seem to have different spices to the Chinese and Japanese food I've had before and it was a really nice change:) starters were between £1-8 and mains around £7/8. The red wine I drank was delicious too! We didn't look at deserts as we were too full! We would all go back again-to try the barbecue in the centre of the table-it looked so good!! read more

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Beautifully presented and tasty Korean food in the heart of Birmingham. We came to this nicely decorated (plenty of wood, super comfy seating) restaurant for a UYE and the friendly staff had no problem dealing with the numbers, in fact I suspect we could have doubled or tripled our party size and they wouldn't have batted an eyelid. The food itself went down very well with everyone, the menu is extensive, enough to cover most tastes and includes an entire page of vegetarian options! They have also, uniquely in my experience, managed to put informative photos throughout (which was handy for those of us who don't know our bibambap from our kimchi) that look as appetising and beautifully presented as the food that comes out to you. I'm looking forward to going back again, easy to do considering the very competitive pricing, and using the grills fitted inside the tables to get some Korean BBQ on the go! read more

To be honest, I'm so disappointed. I went to Korean before and I know the authentic Korean taste. While dishes sold in this restaurant is definitely not authentic. It's a shame. read more

Miss Korea - It's okay, not as good as I expected. - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I went to this place twice! I had different meals each time and the food quality is pretty good! The prices are regular compared to other restaurants and the staff are so friendly! read more

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Came here last night for a celebratory dinner with the wife. Had a reservation for 8:15 and we arrived at 8:10 and were sat. Orders were only taken at 8:30. By 9pm we still hadn't even received drinks or appetizers and walked out.... The wait staff seemed stressed but the restaurant was not that busy. Very disappointed as we were looking forward to amazing Korean food. read more

Bad costumer service, not very kind and friendly to the costumers. I think it shouldn't be considered a Korean restaurant if they could not even serve Kimchi on that day. read more

Went there for a birthday celebration. Bad service , food is ok. 30 minutes to wait for a table (just to clean it). 1 hour to wait for BBQ meat. Another hour for soup and rice - by the time we had finished all the meat. They only gave us our order after we constantly reminded them. Otherwise I think they would have forgot. The waitresses working there need to be trained more. When asking how long it will be, they would not specify a time, they would just say please wait for a bit constantly. Really disappointed that I took someone here for a celebration, no one on our table was happy with the waiting time and service. Would not come again. read more

Good Korean food; most recommended dish is definitely the eel bibimbap. Quick service, clean, could improve on their bbq and their interior design read more

I finally got the chance to try Miss Korea after listen to rave reviews from a fellow colleague. Lets just say their BBQ could be better than ordering the individual dishes as it smelt better and my colleague may not be as good a Korean food critic as I thought to be. The few dishes that we had Kimchi Fried Rice was extremely soggy. The squid with rice extremely salty. The Kimchi Chigae contained bottled and not fresh kimchi, mixed with chinese pickled mustard (to save cost i presume). This certainly is not the korean version I am used to. Seafood pancake looked tastier in picture. It was floury without spring onions and non-existent seafood!! No tap water can be requested as the waitress conveyed to us that the boss said its not healthy to drink tap water. But if you order alcohol, tap water can be served to you. Overall, am certainly not impressed. read more