Discover MinGa: A Flavorful Fusion of Japanese and Korean Cuisine

I recently visited Min Ga with friends for a Sunday lunch, and it was an overall enjoyable experience! The restaurant has a small parking lot on the side, but we had no issues finding a spot. We arrived just before they opened, and the staff kindly let us in early and seated us right away. Being the first group in the restaurant, the service was exceptionally fast and friendly. Our orders came out quickly, and everything was served hot and fresh. I opted for the stonepot bibimbap with beef, and it didn't disappoint. The stone bowl arrived sizzling, creating the perfect texture for the rice to crisp up. The dish featured the classic combination of vegetables, a fried egg, and beef, with sauce on the side. While the flavors were spot on, I found myself wishing there was more protein included, especially given the price point. My friends ordered a mix of soups and bulgogi entrees, and they echoed a similar sentiment--flavorful dishes but slightly lacking in protein. That said, we all agreed the food was delicious and well-prepared. Min Ga's welcoming service and tasty offerings make it worth a visit, and I'm looking forward to coming back to explore more of their menu. If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, this spot is definitely one to try!

Came here on a cold day for some nice warm tofu stew. The food gets the job done - it was a solid dish though not spectacular. Everything - the broth, the toppings, spices, etc. - was good but the dish simply lacked the extra "oompf" to make it into a super memorable/incredible dish. They already put the egg into the stew, meaning that the yolk is a medium/hard (rather than the soft that happens when you can crack your own raw egg into the stew). You get a solid portion for the price you pay and the service is excellent. Unfortunately, the bathroom was out of order when we were there, making it slightly inconvenient. The banchan we got served was delicious - though the portion was smaller than at other Korean places I've been too. Overall, I would recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere nearby to get Korean food - but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

I have been coming here for the past three years and can honestly say it has been incredible every single time. It's my favorite Sunday morning spot with my dad. He lived in Korea for 9 years and raves that MinGa is the most authentic Korean restaurant he has ever had in NC. The service is always exceptional, to the point I feel almost rude asking for anything because the servers are so good at anticipating any thing I might need or want. The level of spice is perfect for a seasoned spice lover yet not so extreme as to scare a novice away. The Dukboki is my favorite dish but we've tried just about everything on the menu and they're all 10/10s. I do recommend coming in for an early lunch when it's not too busy.

My parents and I really appreciated that there was outdoor tables so we could come eat here with our dog. Pricing felt slightly high but when we got our food, the entree portions are so large that you could honestly share them. We went on Sunday soon after they opened and it got fairly busy within the hour. There was only one server spread really thin so service was spotty/delayed but we understood. Our food was solid. Not spectacular, but a solid job. The mul Naengmyun was icy and refreshing as we'd hoped and the black bean noodles were what we were looking for. I had little expectations from the Yelp rating but we honestly couldn't complain. Food came quickly, they offered banchan, small portions and only four but still.

A good option for Korean food. They have a big menu and many seemingly authentic dishes. I started with the KFC wings, and the wings were HUGE. I then had the galbi, short ribs, and they were also nice (not incredibly flavors but very nice). I also like the option of getting brown instead of white rice. On a whim, I tried barley tea and it was great, just ordered a box of barley tea bags from Amazon. Also, excellent and friendly service. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

When I think back to our time at MinGa, I instantly think of a beautiful sunny yet breezy summer day (in February), sitting outside and sipping on hot soup and being blown away by the most amazingly sweet server. Yes, we went here during lunch hour and had the pleasure of sitting outside. I ordered the Seafood Suntofu and stone bibimbap and loved everything we received. To start off with the suntofu, it was essentially a soup with egg, tofu and different kinds of seafoods in it. I initially thought it to be a bit mild for my taste so I requested for some chilli paste/oil and that made it perfectly spicy for me. The stone bibimbap was amazing! I secretly wish I had ordered that but thats the plus of going out with others, you get to try many things at once. This was nicly spicy, and HOT I loved the saices they brought out with it. The crunchy rice from the bootm and the hot chicken made the dish irresistible for me! I know already what i will order next time. Strangely we only got 1 servng of the Banchan, but it was good enough as we were full by the end of this meal anyways.

Okay, let me start with the disclaimer here that I really like Korean food. And this place did not make me dislike it at all. We had just drove down to Chapel Hill, and this place the first one on our list. It was a pretty day so we decided to sit outside. Thankful that they had that option, even though a little limited. Our server was sweet and prompt to get our orders of Chicken Bibimbap and Seafood Suntofu. Loved both the dishes, especially how the rice and chicken at the bottom of my stone bowl got crispier as the time went on. In all, we had a hearty tasty meal here after driving for over an hour. Would definitely recommend.

great korean fare Food must be rated within the local context - let's be real, the triangle area doesn't have a lot of options in terms of Korean fare. Was delighted to hear about this place. We hit up the osam bokum and the jajangmyeon. Jajangmyeon was solid - tasty (albeit light, really depends on your personal preference) sauce over a heaping pile of noodles. Osam bokum was straight fire. Sizzling squid and pork belly in a spicy sauce. So good. Among the options in the area, this place is pretty good. Waitress was also extremely nice and attentive. Come here!