50 Best Korean Restaurants in Seattle

“Friendly service and creative blend of traditional Korean and fusion dishes.“

“delicious! the chicken was a bit tough, but i enjoyed the flavor and the overall selection of pickled radish and different flavors! working at a korean restaurant myself, this helped me understand korean street food cuisine better 💗💗💗“

“Everything was fantastic! We got the Bibimbap, half and half chicken, and the Bajirak Sujebi. The kimchi was also DELICIOUS. Im regretting not getting a jar to take home. We will be back! I wish I took better photos but, we were too excited to dig in.“

“Went to visit the Burke Museum and then get food. We wanted Asian, and this was the first out of six places we checked that had a better than 'okay' on the health rating! Food was very good, and it came out quickly. The banchan is always nice to see, some Korean places don't. All in all, worth the stop, would be likely to go again if we're in the area.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“I travel a lot for work so I get to eat around and I will say this was the best late night meal I've ever had. As a disclaimer, I finished a long shift and did not eat the whole day, but this hit the spot better than any other meal I had. I don't write reviews often but I had to write a review for this place. If you are craving late night food, this place will not disappoint. I will be coming back for more.“

“I tried this place for the first time tonight and it was absolutely incredible!! Chicken was just amazing and the pickled radish is an awesome accent! will def be back soon!“

“first time trying one and did the rib eye bowl with the yum yum sauce and tried the Kimchi cucumber. I can't stop thinking about it, it was so good, I want to more!!“

“Eat in (small)or dine out. Excellent food. High quality and we'll prepared. Lots of vegetarian or meat options. Not expensive. Try this place.“

“It’s the total package. Service, food, price, everything. We had seafood and pork pancakes and it was definitely the best seafood pancake I’ve ever had. Period. Ample banchan. Also had the pork belly hot stone bowl, which crisped the rice all over, and the tofu soondubu. If you are going to go here though, come early to get the best of the kitchen.“

“Large portions of the most buttery steaks and pork we have ever had. Real Japanese A5 wagyu grilled for you on the table.“

“I stopped here because I wanted to grab something to eat with my family before the Janet Jackson concert. I had never heard of this restaurant so I was excited and extremely surprised with how intricate their menu experience was. The food was exceptional and the presentation was memorable. The flavor combinations were very creative and they definitely leave a lasting impression. I highly recommend the fried rice with kimchi, bacon, squidding, and the quail egg. also the oxtail dish and the salad dish were extremely unique and highly creative, and absolutely delicious.“

“great food, very authentic“

“It's really fun to have a growing number of Hawaiian plate lunch options popping up locally & Marination Ma Kai in W. Seattle is one of the best, the view of the downtown Seattle skyline notwithstanding. I had the Kim Chee fried rice with Kalbi beef and a spam musabi. The food was perfectly seasoned & prepared with just the right amount of heat. You order at the counter & they alert you when it is ready, which is only a matter of minutes. On a warm weather day there is outside seating where you can eat & take in the view. Will be back soon!“

“Nice small space with great Korean hybrid food. 5 stars here for the salad medley and fermented pickles.“

“I’ve been going here for years and the Korean food is pretty authentic! I loveeee the scallion pancake side dish you get (different from the entree), and I wish they would sell it. The side dish one they give you is thinner, and more flavorful. The galbitang here is my go to!“

“The friendly staff made the meal very enjoyable. We had baby back ribs, wagyu beef, cuddly kale, beef tartare and a bottle of soju. The beef tartare was flavored with sesame oil and tasted very Korean influenced. The duck fried rice was also great! Overall lovely and delicious! The only downside is that you need to walk through the hotel lobby and upstairs to get to the restrooms.“

“I had the ttuk bulgogi soup, and I can not stress enough just how absolutely delicious this soup was. Also, the lady that runs the restaurant was just a delight. Highly recommend, it's a intimate atmosphere, and very friendly. Highly Highly recommend.“

“Way exceeded expectations. I used to own a Korean restaurant, pretty picky. AYCE is the move. Kimchi is not great but doesn’t matter. Everything else is 👏👏👏. Be patient with servers. Every restaurant is understaffed and these kids are hustling their butts off. Tip big.“

“Trying to eat lunch outside this Wells Fargo building is Seattle which houses several businesses but several employees smoking next to the facility that makes for a poor eating experience.

Also, could use more outside seating (some with umbrellas).“

“I love to order my lunch here ahead of time and then pick it up. Their sushi is so good and today I decided to try the chicken breast bento box with Korean potato salad. I have a new favorite food! That potato salad is sweet, but it pairs sooo well with their teriyaki sauce!! I will be ordering this again very soon! Thank you Joy Bento! You guys are AMAZING!!!“

“Revel... I love your food, vibe, & service... BUT, your manager has to get checked... I've been there 3 times and she has been rude to me all three times. I'm from out of town so months have passed by and she either remembers me and has something against me or I don't know what else to say. The rest of the crew is Gucci... But she needs to get a reality check ( 5 ft 3 in, brunette,)“

“I got the chicken bulgogi, a pretty common Korean dish. Honestly, it would be hard to differentiate it from teriyaki chicken you'd find anywhere across the city. The meat is tender and the sauce is a little sweet and smoky. Tastes like bottled sauce.“

“Seriously amazing, seriously good, best burger I have had in a hot minute. The bun bread is just crispy enough. I love this. The milkshakes comes with one of the largest straws you can get, and the fruit chunks and ice cream combo is phenomenal. I will be back, need to try everything now.“

“I went in for the first time today for lunch after a pretty far walk from work. They are super nice, friendly and chatted with me a bit and explained their different menu options. They suggested the samurai which I got and it is very good to say the least. It’s super vibrant looking and very flavorful. I definitely highly recommend and will be coming back again“

“A tiny Asian spot off the Burke‑Gilman that I always assumed was a coffee shop. We walked in and got pleasantly blindsided. The Brussels sprouts were the star! Crispy, saucy, with bacon! Our one dish came out huge, and everything on the nearby tables looked just as tempting. They’re still setting up their new bar area, so no taps yet, but the place already feels like a low‑key gem hiding in plain sight. The waitress was a sweet delight too! I’m going to go back when I’m not riding my bike and I can be full right out the door.“

“The salmon salad plate was amazing. Clean cozy environment. Felt like I was in Europe again.“

“I love Teriyaki but that best Teriyaki that I ever had was here, and I am always trying new places but I finally found my favorite one here, the portions are big it last me for two meals easy, I love the quality of the food as well. They service is also very good I feel a warm welcoming vive. I will recommend this place to anyone who really appreciates great service and loves delicious food. 🩷🩷🩷🩷“

“Oh my gosh! I love a good Korean Stone Pot and this blew me out of the water. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great, the staff was great. We got the chicken wings (8) we had 5 left to take over, we got the kimbap(we only had one each so leftovers to take home) and the bip-m-bop stone with chicken bolgogi and we had left oves. Shared everything. So good! Great hidden gem! Highly recommend!“

“The quality of the meat is superb and flavorful. In addition, the conduction heating bbq is innovative and convenient. Customer service is attentive and very responsive. Son of the Butcher is popular for all the right reasons! Can’t wait to come back and try other items on the menu 👍“

“Underrated Teriyaki and Korean food restaurant with easy take out. Best teriyaki on Rainier and perhaps in town. The only fault that it is closed on Sundays. Quite delicious food options. This is the place you want to go for a delicious meal.“

“The BoB is my special meal that I look forward to on Sundays after church. Using the tablet to order, you can customize your meal (add fried egg, spice level, kimchi). The platter is fun which has a little bit of everything and the soup is very plentiful in portion size that will definitely fill you up. The Hostess is very sweet & packs my to go order perfectly for the bus ride home. Try the Military Soup!“

“This place deserves all the hype! The jalapeno kolache is exactly how they are in Texas, I’m impressed and will definitely be back!

The cashier was very friendly and recommended items to us. Everything looked good!

I noticed that the prices are extremely fair as well.“

“After god created the heavens and Earth, separated the seas and skies, gathered the waters and grew the vegetation, on the seventh day he rested. Then on the eighth, he realized all the vegetation wasn’t enough to satisfy his hunger, so he created Tig Kitchen and Bar. From the luxurious lychee shots, to the mouthwatering Rosé Tteok-Bokki, there’s not a single bad item on the menu.“

“Picked up dumplings and a bowl from the truck today in Redmond. Delicious!! I can’t wait to try more.“

“I've passed this restaurant on the way to work every day for MONTHS, telling myself I'm going to stop by one day. That day was today and I could not be more pleased. Definitely recommend the chicken of course, the mandu (fried dumplings), and the spring rolls. For drinks definitely try the Honey Citron Tea; AH-mazing! I was so upset for not coming in sooner but I will definitely be back. Customer service was top tier!“

“i eat tofu soup 2-3x a week. i come from vegas and was sorely disappointed by 2 other korean restaurants here. this is the first one that met my expectations. beef tofu soup spicy level. it is good.

the banchan is mediocre. the attendant was very kind. i will be a returning customer. thank you for giving me hope in this city. finally some actual talent“

“I Highlight recommend this place. I tried their Beef Bibimbap and it was really authentic and delicious. Don't underestimate the simple look of the small restaurant. They are giving a very good quality/price ratio.“

“This place is truly a hole in the wall, but don’t let that fool you—the food was absolutely delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. We’re so glad we decided to give it a try because it ended up being a great find. You honestly can’t beat the prices for the quality and portion sizes. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for great food without the hype.“

“Delicious comfort Korean food. The staff is very friendly. It's my go to of those chilly Seattle rainy days.“

“These mochi donuts were so soft and tasty! I loved the flavors—I got a purple berry donut with fruity pebble sprinkles.“

“Real beef and chicken pieces. Enough for two meals. Perfect sauce and perfect salad dressing.“

“I was looking for a quick bite to eat that wasn't too heavy. I found this place and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Kahlua Pork sliders and they were perfect. The slaw on it was crisp and had a nice tang to it. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area. Be aware that there is limited seats inside at a raised counter, otherwise there's a few tables outside. We lucked out on the weather so sat outside.“

“So good so good so good so good“

“I love this place and the owners. The food is so fresh and delicious. Such a treat to have this in our neighborhood. Those outside the neighborhood need to get in their cars and come to this restaurant. It’s worth the drive �“

“I've only ever had the tofu yakisoba but it is bomb.com. Hence the 5 star review.

The Ed Sheeran TV has gotta go though. It's not too late. Turn off the engine. Get out of the car and start to walk. We need to move past this as a society.“

“Love this place- great teriyaki, fruit, veggie tempura, california rolls, and other options. Friendly owners and great prices, especially for being in Columbia Tower. Hot tip- go between 2:10pm and when they close at 2:50pm for a 20% discount.“

“I had never been to this location before. Staff was so friendly, food was so good! You got to check out the katsu sliders yum! Also dont underestimate the tofu tots and jalapeño sauce. Cant wait to go back and try more food. P.S. bomb happy hour deals“

“i have ordered takeout about once a week. i love this little place. food is good ready quickly. its clean and the people working there are always kind and nice. yes you still need a mask but i appreciate a business that cares about other people, highly recomend.“