Key Points:
- Mirae, an Asian fusion restaurant from Fūdo owners John and Grace Lee will open Oct. 24 at Parkside on Dresden.
- Mirae means “future” in Korean (and is phonetically similar to “mirai,” the Japanese equivalent).
- The menu will focus on Japanese and Korean comfort foods, with nods to Chinese, Malaysian, and Southeast Asian cuisines.
Mirae, an Asian fusion restaurant from John and Grace Lee will open at the Parkside on Dresden development on Oct. 24.
Mirae, which means “future” in Korean (and is phonetically similar to “mirai,” the Japanese equivalent) is the husband-and-wife duo’s second original restaurant. Six years ago, the Lees opened Fūdo in Chamblee.
“We wanted to take the next step creatively while evolving through new flavors, textures, and ideas,” they told Rough Draft in an email. “This new concept is part of our culinary journey and is designed to feel intimate, experiential and intentional with modern takes on traditional [Asian] dishes.”
Mirae will mainly incorporate Japanese and Korean comfort foods from both of their childhoods. There are also nods to Chinese, Malaysian, and Southeast Asian cuisines on the menu. While most ingredients will be sourced from local farms, select seafood and specialty ingredients will come directly from Asian suppliers.
“Mirae’s dishes are less about strict boundaries and more about harmony, combining bold spices, refined sauces, and delicate balance,” the Lees said.
Look for appetizers like shrimp toast (aka menbosha) with yuzu and gochujang and a pork belly wrap with plum sauce and pickles, or soups such as a crab bisque topped with yuzu oil served with wasabi chips. Entrees include claypot chicken with bouillon rice, mushroom, and truffles and pork katsu with fig gastrique, sesame Asian slaw, and kimchi.
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Expect wines from the Americas, Western Europe, South Africa, and New Zealand, as well as cocktails, sake, soju, and beer from the bar. (You’ll find makgeolli, a Korean rice wine, and both Japanese and local beers at Mirae.) Cocktails range from the Dancing Flower (Japanese gin, Campari, ginger, raspberry, balsamic) to the Crouching Tiger (tequila, ancho verde, Empirical, and sudachi, a type of Japanese citrus).
Since Mirae is a completely new buildout at Parkside, the Lees had complete control of its design. “The goal was to create a space that feels modern yet inviting, transforming throughout the night from a lively dining room to a more intimate late-night atmosphere,” they said.
That sleek aura comes with earthy tones, lights made with shoji panels, and a zen garden, complete with a living bonsai as a focal point in the dining room.
At some point, the couple wants to expand their restaurant territory further in Brookhaven.
“Brookhaven has such an incredible mix of neighborhood warmth and urban energy,” they said. “It’s family-oriented, and people are curious about and open to trying new experiences.”
Mirae is currently only open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, serving a limited menu. And, for now, reservations are required. The menu will also continue to evolve over time, eventually featuring new dishes such as miso-braised short ribs and aged Wagyu donburi.
Mirae, 1350 Dresden Dr., Brookhaven. Check out the menu here. Follow Mirae on Instagram for hours and menu updates.