Mirak Korean BBQ Restaurant

“ We showed up twenty minutes before the restaurant opened with a group of 31, coming from a family memorial service. Not only was the staff welcoming and accommodating to our last minute large party request (amazing!), the food was spectacular! We got the all you can eat lunch - plentiful plates of fresh meat and delicious banchans brought to our tables with a simple tasty green salad, and bowls of fluffy steamed rice. The servers were wonderful with the kids in our group!! Bringing them extra tongs so each kid could work the grill, and teaching them how to use chopsticks. Beef bulgogi was an all around favorite especially with the kids, adults loved the chicken, spicy pork, and tender brisket. Pork belly was more polarizing but especially good when crispy. The family member we were mourning, my Uncle Rea, loved Korean BBQ.... G and all the staff at Mirak went out of their way to make this a very special time together for us. A meal we’ll always remember. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. ”

“ Incredible experience! Best All you can eat I have had in Seattle area. Cuts of meat were awesome, great flavor from the marinated and the banchan was out of this world! Leeks or fish cakes were my favorite Incredible service also, which is rare for an AYCE establishment (esp in popular places like Manhattan), but this was incredible. Saw some comments regarding the service, but honestly anytime we asked any server for anything we were able to get it very quickly. Water, sides, refills, more meat, it was really easy. Do not skip the beef bulgogi, it was such a proper marinate, so rich with flavor. Also the ssamjang is house made and isn’t the typical red color, but don’t let that deter you because it’s incredible. The spicy pork had a thick marinate on it, somewhat sweet at first then the spice kicks in and has a decent kick to it. ”

“ So, my son's been bound and determined for years to introduce me to the Korean BBQ experience he enjoyed at such places in L.A. Problem is there aren't any such places 'round where we reside. Besides, I've cooked my own Korea BBQ dishes on my charcoal kettle grill. Isn't that the same thing? Well, today I learned, it's not. He found Mirak on Yelp and it looked great to both of us based on reviews and other factors. We had no idea how great an eating experience it would be. It's an unassuming place when you walk in. All the tables were empty since it was not long after the time the place opens for business. We chose the table to sit at and our server brought us a menu along with two empty bowls and two sets of chopsticks. She also brought a set of shears for slicing the long strips of cooked meat into more bite-sized portions, undoubtedly for smaller-sized mouths than ours. The reality was, with the large portions of the two plates of meats delivered to our table and all the Banchan (side dishes)--which are also refilled AND the bowl of white rice--also refillable--well, all we could eat quickly turned out that we ate all we were ABLE to eat. In other words, we were full--and it didn't even take a full hour. We chose beef brisket and beef bulgogi. The USDA Prime brisket was unrecognizable from what I've bought and cooked with for years. It was sliced thin like pork belly and it's look and texture were unlike the beef brisket I love. Not sure what cut of meat the beef bulgogi was made because the menu didn't specify and the marinade hit its true identity. But I tell you, it was uniquely great grabbing meat with the provided tongs and draping them across the hot gas grill on the table. You quickly learn how to long to leave it in place to give it a nice sear before flipping it over to cook the other side. Now when I tasted the beef, I told my son it was under seasoned, because it was. "Dad," he says to me," that's what the dipping sauce is for. Oh yeah, the server had placed a small plastic cup of dark sauce in front of each of us. I dipped the meat into the sauce, shoveled the meat into my mouth, and tasted true gastronomic heaven. The sauce, which was a combo of soy sauce, chopped jalapeno, sugar(?), and possibly some type of vinegar somehow caused the meat to explode with flavor in the mouth. I would've been stunned but with only 90 minutes to finish eating, I didn't have the time. The beef bulgogi was similarly joyful to eat and if anything, even more tender than the brisket--which was exceedingly tender. The Banchan selection of eight small side dishes were an amazing potato salad with chopped broccoli, the best potato pancake I've ever had, wondrously delicious fishcakes that looked like sliced water chestnuts to me, kimchi cabbage, sprouts and small cucumbers and other stuff I have no idea what they were. Just call it all exceedingly delicious and we're good. Our server also brought out a large bowl of mixed green salad. It would've been just OK, but the soy sauce-based dressing made it truly delicious. More customers walked in as we ate and we saw how popular this place is with locals who know Korean BBQ. This place has been here since 1982 for a reason. Our server did a great job of checking back with us. She had a friendly personality and was genuinely appreciative of our compliments on the food. Yes indeed my son and I plan a return visit. We just gotta try the pork belly and Pork Kalbi. And if we go during dinner service, the menu opens up, offering even more yumful choices. ”

“ This is the second time I’ve been here because I had such a great experience last year that I had to come back this year. And you know what? It was even better service! Waters were never emptied, they refilled meats and side dishes before we were done and they changed the grill three or four times. I’ll keep coming back here. Also they have some very handsome male servers haha ”

“ Weekend dinner is priced at a flat rate of 29.99 per person, regardless of dining time. The high quality of the meat and banchan, coupled with prompt and efficient service, makes this establishment highly recommended. Total cost for two diners, including tax: 68.20 ”

“ Delicious well priced Korean bbq. We got the AYCE which was 30/person. You’re allowed to have 2 types of meat at the time. My favorite was the brisket and kalbi. My least favorite was the pork belly, which was still good, I’ve just had better. Regardless, this is now my favorite k BBQ spot in Seattle area for now. The banchan is a. Service was good. Very satisfying! Big beers were 8 ”

“ Absolutely phenomenal experience! This Korean BBQ spot is hands down one of the best I’ve ever been to. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and walked us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm. The meat was top-quality—perfectly marbled, tender, and flavorful. You can really taste the difference. Every bite was a perfect mix of savory, smoky, and satisfying. The banchan (side dishes) were fresh and plentiful, with amazing variety, and the cucumber kimchi was next-level. The grill was spotless, and the servers were super attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was vibrant but cozy, perfect for a night out with friends or even a date. Highly recommend making a reservation because this place deserves all the hype. Can’t wait to come back! ”

“ I had a great experience at Mirak Korean BBQ! The meat was fresh and flavorful, with a good variety to choose from. The price was very reasonable, especially for the all-you-can-eat option. The service was super friendly, everyone was kind and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely come back again! ”