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Miga
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Miga

4.6 ·

Discover Miga, Hackney's take on refined Korean dining. Enjoy carefully plated dishes that feel comforting yet light, whether you swing by for a relaxed lunch or a slightly elevated dinner.

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Reasons to go

  • A refined, considered take on Korean cuisine rather than a typical casual barbecue joint
  • Local Hackney favourite with a 4.6 rating from 636 reviews, more neighbourhood spot than tourist destination
  • Menu includes hwe and sweet potato glass noodles alongside traditional Korean spirits and wine
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Full description

Miga sets itself apart from typical casual Korean barbecue spots by leaning into a more considered, refined presentation, with reviewers noting that dishes feel carefully prepared rather than thrown together for speed. Diners describe the overall meal as comforting yet surprisingly light, a combination not always easy to find in Korean cooking, though more than one reviewer jokes about the garlic aftermath the next day.

Its 4.6 rating from 636 reviews and strong local score suggest it's become a genuine neighbourhood favourite in Hackney rather than a tourist-driven destination. The mid-range pricing and lunch-or-dinner flexibility make it a good choice for a relaxed but slightly elevated Korean meal.

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Address

1 Mare St, London E8 4RP, UK · Hackney
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Booking is recommended, particularly for dinner
  • go in expecting a more refined take on Korean food rather than a casual barbecue joint
  • share a range of dishes to get the full sense of the kitchen's range
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Reviews

Came here for my birthday meal last night and it was such a special experience. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, great selection of wines and traditional Korean spirits and all the dishes we ordered were incredible and the portions were very generous. Such an amazing restaurant, can’t wait to come back.

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Honor Cooper-Hedges

3/5

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