50 Best Korean Restaurants in Seattle

“I had the pleasure of feasting at this venue recent. I was accompanied by a gorgeous date and hosted by our A1 server Nico.
Throughout the meal, he provided reassurance that he'd be attentive to cooking EVERYTHING. He truly wasn't kidding. I'd go back just to have Nico station the grill again. 11 out of 10. Great experience.“

“the wings and coffee are fire. enough said“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“Korean fried rice is delicious?
The tacos are fresh and made fresh, which is really a blessing, as is the salad. It is recommended to share the portions so that you can eat everything.
Paired with the night view of the port, it’s really a masterpiece!
From afternoon to evening, you can see the sunset, paired with delicious food, it is really satisfying and happy?

Parking: There is a parking space in front of the door, and you can also park on the street.“

“Best kbbq place in seattle! Try out SOB!!!“

“Love everything about this place from the light-filled, inviting space, to the friendly staff, to the incredibly delicious and nourishing food they serve. This restaurant is a gem.“

“My favorite restaurant in Seattle! Hot Bop for life :)“

“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.“

“The prices are a tad expensive here, but it comes with a lot of side dishes (purple rice, Korean pancake, fish tofu, sweet potato, tasty kimchi) and the food is really good. The side dishes can also be requested to be refilled. I also think this spot is more homie and has better food than at Korean Tofu House Express, but it gets crowded quickly. The chopsticks are flat so I found them pretty hard to use.“

“Just the best! it was a food explosion on your taste buds. I highly recommend this place.“

“Went to Revel in Fremont for a birthday dinner. It was my first time, and I was Beyond impressed. Location is Awesome, right in Fremont. Parking is easy with street and lot parking. The staff and ambiance were Great and the food was Delicious! I will be back soon!“

“So good so good so good so good“

“Soy garlic chicken was pretty tasty, well cooked, and good flavor but surprised the “bowl” didn’t come with rice. FYI the side of rice is instant rice… nonetheless the value for the bowl size is great- so much chicken! Could’ve shared a regular size bowl with 2 people.

Two standing tables only- more a grab and go type place. Wish they had more proper seating and fresh rice options included.“

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

“This place is suchhh a good, reliable option when I want something reasonably priced but is also super worth the money on the Ave.

They have different menu items if you order from the counter “express” option versus ordering off their main menu. Ordering off their main menu comes with side dishes, typically.

They always are able to accommodate big groups, which I love!“

“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!“

“This Korean BBQ restaurant is very close to the University of Washington. It has a good dining environment and is mostly college students. If a customer has a birthday that day, the store will also play a happy birthday song.The portion of the meal was very large. The five of us adults were worried that we would not be able to finish it, so we did not order the all-you-can-eat set meal. Instead, we chose the meat platter and a la carte items, and the portion was just right. The meat was fresh, but some of the beef was too chewy. The side dishes are varied but the taste is acceptable.There are not many waiters, so when there are many diners, the staff will be overwhelmed and forget the service content you need. During the period, the staff asked whether the meat delivered was beef or pork, but the clerk seemed not to know.“

“I've tried a few dishes here and there, and each time I pick up my order, the sweet lady always remembers the smallest details. And not too mention, EVERYTHING I've had was delicious! A great spot to pick up good bites and take to the park or to Stoups or home.

Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating, small menu bites.“

“What an awesome place! Food was great, service too. Enjoyed barley tea for the first time and absolutely loved the sides that came with our meals. There wasn't a lot of seating but the overall feel of the place was relaxing. Would definitely go again.“

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

“I visited a few days ago, and the kimchi stew was truly a work of art. I asked for it to be extra spicy, and it was spicy, spicy, and delicious. I didn't add any other strange ingredients, just pork kimchi, onions, and tofu, and it was really delicious! The side dishes included seasoned bean sprouts, spinach, green onion pancakes, stewed potatoes, and kimchi, which were really nice!“

“great food, very authentic“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Small cozy restaurant with limited seating. Friendly staff, good food. The beef and spicy pork were both on the sweeter side, but the soft tofu soup was spicy and flavorful. With such slim pickings for Korean food on the West side, I would definitely come back here.“

“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.“

“This is a great place to get Asian food for lunch! I really like the hot bar. There are lots of options like tteobokki, sashimi, chirashi bowl, kalbi ribs, bulgogi, fried rice, fried chicken, kimchi fried rice. The chirashi is not the best chirashi ever, but it’s good for grocery store chirashi.

Note: Plastic bag cost 8 cents, so if you don’t want to pay that make sure you bring your own

The service is good. There’s not usually a line to pay when I go for a workday lunch, but if there is one, they move through people very quickly so I never feel like I’m waiting too long.

The inside is small, but they pack a lot of options for hot food, drinks, snacks, and groceries. It’s also connected to a bakery next door, which I like to browse as well.“

“Love the Chicken Karaage Don with citrus shoyu instead of spicy aioli here! Great egg-free/fish-free option :)

The folks working here are super friendly too! Thanks for all the wonderful lunches.

Also looking forward to S sized sweater if those ever come in stock.

Dietary restrictions: Egg-free & Fish-free“

“I was hyping up korean fried chicken for a friend and took him here, needless to say it did not disappoint either of us. Bone in or bone out the chicken was perfectly crisp and light. I noticed all of my korean favorites are on the menu so needless to say I'm definitely coming back!“

“Very good and filling bento lunch from a cute yet modern hole-in-the-wall type place. Not to mention the price is very reasonable for downtown Seattle so you get your money’s worth! I’d recommend ordering ahead as it gets busy during lunch. Also they’re not messing around when it comes to their spicy katsu.“

“Love it, love when I mix everything together in my soft tofu soup, that’s heaven feels like food dancing on your taste buds. I had bulgogi and soft tofu soup, their side dishes are savory as well, can’t wait to try again for their marinated chicken!“

“I came for the tteokbokki at the u district food walk. It was very good: spicy, hot, and rich. I didn't love that the default ordering system is from a giant screen instead of a person. There were people at the cash register, and they were quite friendly when I ordered from them instead. The interior is nice. I would come back!“

“Basic deli. But really good food. I had the pork bowl. Cucumber topping was really good. Everything was as expected. Good lunch bowl for a good price. The surprising find was the rice cakes. A little spicy, a little sweet. Highly recommend those, and I'll definitely go back if nothing more than for those. Nothing fancy but clean. No problem for a lunch stop, but don't expect an atmosphere. I always think it's odd to have to rate a place like this for the atmosphere.“

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

“This is the best teriyaki restaurant in Seattle. The food is always great and the employees are very friendly and kind. I enjoyed the spicy chicken teriyaki. Hot sauce tastes so good!!! My friend loved the shrimp fried rice so much. Everything was great. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“The place is very unassuming from the outside, and you could easily walk by this small establishment without noticing it. And it's a bit out of the way for tourists. But it's worth tracking down.

Got the Radical Bowl and it was great. Not only were the ingredients fresh and tasty, but the order was prepared so quickly, I barely had time to pay before the food was ready. The portion was generous and perfect; unless you have a very large appetite, you'll be satisfied.

The space is small, so dining in may be a challenge, especially if there are already customers and/or you come in a group. And I can imagine it being a lot busier during the work week. But the food is worth it.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best wings in Seattle, hands down! We stopped at Golden Rooster on our way to the Seahawks game, and it was a game-changer. Walking in, the vibe was electric and welcoming, setting the tone for what would be an incredible meal. We were lucky enough to get a taste of the Korean BBQ wings (I think it was the owner who brought them over as samples!), and wow – they were beyond tasty. Those flavors sealed the deal, and we immediately ordered 30 wings, plus their sweet potato fries and some chicken strips. Everything was top-notch!

The wings were crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the sweet potato fries were the perfect side. This place is a must-stop spot in Seattle, and it's officially our go-to before every Hawks game. Highly recommend Golden Rooster for anyone looking to kick off their night with amazing food and a killer atmosphere!“

“If you are looking for a restaurant that serves amazing cocktails AND super tasty Korean fusion food, this place is it! This place reminds us of our time in Korea; great food and drinks late until the evening.

We highly recommend the pineapple fried rice. It's super flavorful, umami with freshly grilled pineapple.

The seared tuna tataki was refreshing paired with soy glaze and veggies. I thought it was just a very tiny bit saltier to my liking but I would still recommend it. I generally prefer lighter seasoning but others will probably love it.

Lastly, I got the strawberry mint mule and it was very tasty.

We liked it so much that we plan on coming back here again to try other dishes!“

“The vibe is very fun especially late at night with club like music playing. The chicken is delicious but absolutely on the sweeter side even with flavors that may seem like they’d be more savory.
The 3 of us came starving, split an order of fries as an appetizer and as a result couldn’t eat more than 4-5 pieces each. It could be overwhelming especially with the sweetness and lack of a side to even it out.“

“Very good bar food kinda place. Beware though that both their "shareables" and "main entrees" section have very big portion that's usually like 1.5 the portion of many restaurants near by, so prepare to bring friends and share! Their beer tower is also very cool for large groups, though they advertise it to have be mixed with Yakult and I only taste beer so.“

“I visited this restaurant with a friend and we ordered the tofu teriyaki with soup, as well as the bibimbap combo with beef soup. The service was impressively quick, with our food arriving within 10 minutes. The beef soup was served extremely hot.
Each main dish came with a bowl of rice. The beef I had with the bibimbap was fresh and delicious. We received a generous assortment of sides, including kimchi, fish cake, potato, seaweed salad, horseradish, and pasta. The teriyaki tofu was sweet, simple and well made. The soup was simple and mildly flavored, but it complemented the rice well. Overall, it was a great experience; the restaurant was clean and had a pleasant atmosphere. Will visit again.“

“I love the food here. It's reliable and I've been coming here since I was in high school. One thing to be aware of though is any menu you see posted online could be out of date. I thought I would be paying $7.99+$3.99 from the menu on their website (which does have the caveat that prices are subject to change but I didn't realize the prices would have changed THAT much without updating their website of all places) but they have raised prices a quite a few times since then. I ended up paying $16.99+$9.00. When I verified what I saw on the website I realized there are a few variations of the menu on their Google maps page as well. It's a huge change in price and will cause me to hesitate when looking for a place to order from.“

“This is a great stop anytime, but I hit up dinner for this trip. The staff is very helpful and full of knowledge and suggestions. The food was fresh, the place was clean and super great staff.

Parking: It's Seattle so...

Wheelchair accessibility: This is not a problem“

“The best Korean restaurant in Seattle. You order through a kiosk, so there's no burden about tipping. Above all, the taste is like eating in Korea, the owners are friendly, and the facilities are clean. When I go to most Korean restaurants in Seattle, I only find them to be really bad and overly expensive. This place is different. Highly recommended!“

“Service was great! Loved the bahn mis and spring rolls! Yum! Chicken was delicious too! Very crispy! I can’t handle really spicy so I get the kalbi sauce. Goes great with soju and beer!“

“Very tasty and cute place!! Staff was kind, prices were good, and the menu had lots of options! I got the special Sparkling drinks with lychee and tried several corndogs- everything had good flavor and the corndogs came with several sauce options!“

“This is a one-woman show which already gets my kudos. My honest assessment of the food is that it was just okay. The bibimbap was light on the veg and was relying on its gochujang based sauce for flavor. Teriyaki was not bad! I’ll be back to try the japchae and pajeon. I would come here for simple, basic fare and to support a long(er)standing business run single-handedly by a Korean mom.“

“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.“

“As a native Texan and Seattle transplant, I sorely miss kolaches. Once a staple item of weekend breakfasts, they are hard to come by here. So you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to stumble into Dona Queen and see their hot and fresh kolaches! No frills, just hot and fresh sausage kolaches (plain and jalapeño options). Also enjoyed the donuts (I got the donut holes and blueberry cake donut), and the service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be back!“

“I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while passing by. It offers a typical teriyaki menu, along with Korean dishes, some Japanese options (like sushi and tempura), and even jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles). The area is an industrial zone, so workers from nearby factories frequently drop in. Perhaps because of this, the restaurant opens early at 10 AM and closes early (3PM) as well.

It seemed like the owners, a husband and wife, were the only ones working (I couldn't see the kitchen). The owner’s wife took orders and served in the dining area. I arrived around 10:40 AM, a bit early for lunch, but there were already two tables with customers, and more people started coming in shortly after.

I ordered four dishes, including Korean and teriyaki options. Typically, teriyaki places don’t serve Korean side dishes (banchan), but since I ordered Korean food, they brought out banchan. The owner’s wife apologized for the limited variety of side dishes and generously brought out extra.

As I tasted the side dishes, they had a comforting, homemade quality, like a warm meal prepared at home. The flavors were neither too salty nor too bland, with a clean taste that didn’t rely on artificial seasonings. The dishes—spicy pork bulgogi, seafood soft tofu stew, stone pot bibimbap, and Mongolian beef—reminded me of my mom's cooking, which I loved. While the food didn’t have the commercialized taste of popular chain restaurants, it felt like it was made with care and attention, just like a meal prepared at home.

This restaurant pleasantly exceeded my expectations.

- Service: Following the typical teriyaki joint setup, you place and pay for your order at the counter before taking a seat. The staff then brings your meal to your table. A nice touch is the complimentary bottled water that accompanies your meal.

- Price: Considering the generous portions and delightful taste, the pricing is quite reasonable. While I haven't compared it to other eateries in the vicinity, the value for money here stands out.

- Food: The dishes shine with a home-cooked quality, free from overpowering artificial flavors. Each bite feels wholesome, capturing the essence of genuine, heartfelt cooking.

- Ambiance: The setting is straightforward and functional, characteristic of fast-food-style teriyaki spots. It's not fancy, but it serves its purpose well.

- Parking: There's ample parking available, though spaces can fill up quickly. Nevertheless, finding a spot wasn't an issue, and it's free of charge.

In summary, this restaurant offers a delightful blend of authentic flavors and efficient service, making it a noteworthy spot for anyone craving quality teriyaki and more.“