50 Best Korean Restaurants in Seattle

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

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

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

“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.“

“Phenomenal restaurant. The best fresh fish I've had in this area, and at an incredible deal (for the area). The owner is super nice and welcoming, the food comes out faster than should be possible for the fact that I can see them cutting the fish fresh. Took like 1-2 minutes to get my food at 11:45 on Friday, there was no line. At around 12:15 there was a consistent line with 5ish people.
My only wish is that they were open on weekends.“

“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 experience! The view and atmosphere is amazing. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Restaurant is very clean, except the restrooms, that was an opportunity.
We ordered two Luau plates, one with beef and one with pork. Beef was delicious, very well marinated. Pork was ok, very avg. Sides all tasted great. Also ordered malasadas, not as good as Hawaii's but very tasty.
Service was very transactional similar to a fast food restaurant.“

“If you’re looking for authentic, warm, feel good Korean cuisine, try Asian Tapas! This is your next go to spot as the food is amazing, fulfilling, fresh, and made with love, and affordable. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the owner as well as the people are so kind and really emphasis the art of serving food. Highest remarks for this restaurant and I encourage all to visit this Korean gem while you’re in Seattle!!“

“I picked up some kimbap from ONMI to go, and it was absolutely delicious! The fillings were incredibly fresh and flavorful, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. The to-go orders were also packed carefully and thoughtfully. You can tell that a lot of care goes into both the food and the presentation. Highly recommend!“

“Really liked the food. Got chicken and a cabbage salad although the salad was just shredded cabbage I think without any dressing so that was kind of disappointing but loved the chicken and will be back with the chicken. The bowls are generous portions - enough for leftovers for a few days for me!“

“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.“

“All of the dishes and banchan were delicious! My friends and I got refills of banchan thinking they were free by accident, but the staff was so nice and gave them to us for free anyways!! It was very generous and completely unprompted, and we would have gotten the banchan refills even if we knew they weren’t free because of how tasty they are!“

“Quaint little eclectic shop serving donuts and Korean food. The yeast donuts are really fluffy and the donuts and donut holes are priced well! The filled donuts are near bursting with filling! They do not skimp! My husband really enjoyed the kolache pig in a blanket and said the pastry part was fluffy like the donut rather than flaky like a croissant.

You know it's a good donut shop when you're only there for a few minutes and the other customers who came, ordered their usual, and then left during that time were both police officers 🤣 I kid you not, it legit happened, and they didn't even come in together-it was separate instances!

Anyway, it was a great donut shop. The donut holes came out fresh while we were there, and they were spectacular! Just as an aside, there's a picture on Google maps of japchae which had me really excited, but they do not serve japchae (I asked). I'm guessing someone uploaded a picture from the wrong place when leaving a review. Just mentioning it, so you don't get your hopes up like I did. 😅“

“Great place, I had the spicy pork and tofu soup combo. I choose the kimchi soup with pork. Next time Ill probably just get the veggie soup and the spicy pork. The tofu was pretty good, the soup and pork were spicy enough but did not kill me, and it was relatively fast.

If you are a vegetarian do note all their soups use beaf broth. They do have a veggie soup if you don’t mind the broth.“

“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.“

“Love this mom and pop shop. When we went the owners who are korean couple are very friendly. They also prepared our food fast and the servings are so big! Love the katsu (better than other japanese katsu) im surprised!! Underrated and i think more people should know about this humble restaurant.“

“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!!“

“‘Crazy fried dumplings’ were absolutely delicious! so crispy on the outside, with the perfect sweet and spicy flavor. I seriously enjoyed every bite and couldn’t stop eating!!!Everything was so flavorful and satisfying. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!“

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

“Great teriyaki and the nicest staff maybe of any restaurant I have been to. They were so attentive and kind kept pouring us water and offering us tea. And a great atmosphere of locals and hard working staff to keep places like this in magical shape. Would go back again. And suggest you do the same.“

“Had the best experience at mini bar Seattle. Such a great atmosphere! The food and drinks were delicious and creative. Would recommend to anyone! Date night, family night. Any occasion bring ur people to this place. Jane will take care of you!“

“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!“

“The poke at Donburi House was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying! The fish tasted high quality, and the toppings added great variety, color, and texture to every bite. The portions were generous, and everything came together perfectly in one delicious bowl. The service is fast and friendly. Definitely a great place for a tasty and healthy lunch!“

“Hidden downtown Seattle
There is a small seating area
But you can order using machine or with someone
The food was made fresh, just a 10 min wait. The bento box comes w two of 5 sides to choose from
The portion of the katsu bento was very filling
Can’t wait to return to try something new“

“Walk up to the window and order on a touch screen, the food is good. I had the mayo chicken w/ fried rice. The fried rice has bean sprouts in it or something it's good but needs more meat in it. The mayo chicken was excellent. I would definitely come back and try thier chicken fingers. It's a little pricey, but it's the U district at night. There is a picnic table outside in front of the adjacent building but other than that you're eating in your car. There is no public indoor space.“

“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!“

“Fantastic. We came in for Restaurant Week and it was outstanding. There were two of us and we partook of all the courses. The burrata, short rib dumplings, coulotte steak, banana wrapped cod and desserts were all delicious. They're all served small plate style so you can drink, converse and eat at your leisure. We sat in the bar area and our server was very attentive and well informed. Highly recommend and will be back!“

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

“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 👍“

“great food, very authentic“

“Loved the fried popcorn chicken at Gangnam Seattle! The chicken was super crispy and delicious. We tried it with the garlic sauce and yangnyum sauce—the garlic sauce had a nice sweetness to it, and the yangnyum was really flavorful too. Both sauces went so well with the crispy chicken. Definitely a great spot for Korean fried chicken in Chinatown!“

“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.“

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

“So good so good so good so good“

“Amazing homestyle Korean food with awesome value, I was super happy and the lady at the front was very very nice 🥰
Get the tofu stew and bulgogi combo it’s awesome! I’ve had the jajangmeon and that hit the spot 😎“

“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!“

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

“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 �“

“Food was tasty- tastes and eats better than a lot of Korean places with the same dishes. Me and my friend both got seafood soon tofu soup and galbi combo. We individually noticed seafood quantity was borderline insulting… exactly 1 small shrimp, 1 clam, and 1 small piece of oyster meat in each of our soups.

Service was overall attentive and kind. Checked in on water and banchan, but did not for food quality.“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“The staff was extremely friendly, the bulgogi was so delicious my friend and I HAD to get another order to take back home, the chicken wings were so perfectly crispy and the spicy beef and kimchi soft tofu soup was chefs kiss, absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Makes me sad I’m not from Seattle so I can’t come back whenever I want.“

“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 just hits every single time. Cannot miss.

Another great experience. The food is consistently fresh, the portions are generous, and everything I’ve tried has been excellent.

Jason and his team are always incredibly welcoming and clearly care about the people who come through the door. Great food, great people, and easily one of my go-to spots.

Highly recommend!“

“I got the Spicy Pork Torta and… Oh. My. God. One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had, hands down! The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory! Plus the bread seemed fresh and there was still some crunch to the veggies. It was a little messy because of the sauces, but honestly, I do *not* care. It’s worth it! I also got a small side of the Mac salad. That was really good as well but it’s not anything special like that torta was. Hoping to revisit in the future! Idk about their other locations but this one is on point!“

“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“

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

“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 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.“