Mirinae Korean Restaurant

My boyfriend & I had a great experience. It was our first time trying Korean food. Our server explained everything to us as she cooked the food. Service was 10/10!! We went around 3pm and the restaurant was empty, as we were leaving more people were coming in which made us happy to see. The server mentioned that people come in, look at the menu then leave. GIVE THIS PLACE A CHANCE! I promise it is worth trying something new.

Dinner was Awesome! My wife had the Bibimbap and I had the Spicy pork and both were excellentWe had the Tteok-bokki and mondu for an appetizer and they both were on parGreat place to enjoy great food and enjoy each others company!!

We are so excited to have a Korean BBQ restaurant in Columbia. We ordered Meat Combo 1 and it was plenty of food for the 2 of us. They will cook the food for you. If you are a pro like me, you can let them know that you can cook it yourself lol Galbi was so good! Doenjang Jjigae and steamed egg were a perfect combination with the meal. Side dishes were great. Pickled radish was on spot. We will definitely come back for sure!

We went for lunch on Saturday and got the combo with beef and tofu soup and beef bulgogi. It was fantastic and I'm looking forward to going again.

Amazing food!! I love Korean bb-q and this place went beyond my expectations. If you haven't been to Korean bbq you are in for a treat as you sit down and have delicious meat cook in front of you at your table. The sides are amazing, we had 3 refills of the kimchi and ordered the combo #1 with an additional spicy pork. Don't forget to finish your meal with some hot barley tea. They also have private dinning rooms for special celebrations. The staff was warm, friendly and great to chat with when they are cooking the meat.

The owner Yun Choo was amazing! He's a chef with years of experience and it showed in the food he served and cooked for us! This is a new restaurant and I think we will be coming back regularly. We got the pork shoulder and beef brisket bbq... so delicious. If you are in the Columbia area you should definitely give this place a try.

Food was great, service was outstanding! A welcome addition to the neighborhood. We will be back!

Really great spot! The staff is super friendly, and the food tastes very authentic. The place has a cozy, comfortable vibe, perfect for a casual meal. If you like Korean food or just want to try something new, it's definitely worth checking out.

It was very good! My husband and I both enjoyed it a lot. We ordered Yukaejang and seafood soon dubu. Both of which were very savory and tasty. If anyone is wondering how their spiciness scales, I would say it leans less spicy compared to average Korean restaurants in other metros. I ordered medium heat and felt it was mild. Now that I know, I will probably order hot from now on. We also ordered a hamul pajeon (seafood pancake) and it was crunchy and loaded with fillings. Very delicious! They were very nice and accommodating.

This was our first time coming to Mirinae. We were very excited to go out and support a new small business, with high hopes. I did not come expecting perfect service, I actually came expecting much less. Unfortunately, Mirinae failed to deliver on multiple levels. When we first arrived, there was no welcome or hospitality. There was only one other group in the restaurant when we were seated, but our server was very flustered and insisting on how busy they were. We tried to be understanding. She left us with two menus and no other assistance and took our drink orders, which she mixed up. After closer inspection, I noticed my partner's glass was unwashed from the last use, with a lip mark on the rim. This was our first red flag. We decided to hold on hope, trying to have patience knowing that it was their third night open. It was atleast fifteen minutes before she returned and took our appetizer order, and then walked away before offering to take our entree order. She also did not ask for clarification on oh order of dumplings, assuming that we wanted the four count and that we wanted them fried. She came back shortly later to get our main courses. I ordered the spicy pork bulgogi and my partner ordered chicken fried rice. After about thirty minutes, she came out with my bulgogi. It was supposed to come with multiple sides, which were not provided. She also did not bring silverware or take our dirty plates. My partner asked for a water, hoping for a fresh glass, but she insisted that he gets another coke and refused to give him a water, reassuring that refills are free. We were slightly offended at the insinuation that we could not afford a $2 refill. She proceeded not to take the dirty glass, but bringing out a room temperature can of coke and leaving it at the table for him to open and pour into his own glass. Another waitress brought us a set of chopsticks upon request. I proceeded to eat, assuming my partner's food would be out shortly after. I assumed wrong. We waited 45 minutes for his fried rice before our waitress came out and told us that they had run out of rice entirely. I found this fascinating, due to the fact I had just seen a plate of rice come out of the kitchen and given to a couple who had gotten there and ordered significantly after us. We ordered another set of dumplings instead, quite frustrated at this point. The dumplings took another fifteen minutes to come out. He began to eat his dumplings when another waitress comes out and asks if we ordered the fried rice, with the fried rice in hand. This was baffling, considering what our previous waitress had said, At this point, we did not want it. We just wanted the check and to leave. The dirty plates from our appetizer and the empty coke can were still on the table at this point. We were left alone for another fifteen minutes before our waitress brought the check and asked if we wanted a box. We did not. She explained that she gave us twenty percent off of our bill, but still wanted to charge us for the dumplings. I was frustrated at this, because it was not our error, but the kitchen and the staff's. We were willing to pay it, but then who I presume to be the manager or owner came out and asked us what happened. We explained, and she took the bill and told us we did not have to pay whatsoever. This was very sweet and kind, and I was thankful that the manager was understanding, but that does not change the service we received. I am willing to go back and try it again, but not anytime soon. They need to get their operations in order and be prepared to serve customers in a professional and effective manner. This was truly a disappointing experience.