50 Best Korean Restaurants near Shoreline

“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!“

“Good little place to drop in if you're craving Korean. Side dishes were lovely and refilled often and the food we ordered was authentic and tasty. Luckily it wasnt busy when we went and they seated our large-ish party of 7 immediately. Nice little hidden gem.“

“Excellent food. NOTE that it's a market, not dining, and is essentially a TO GO kitchen, much is refrigerated, offering specialty food. Korean side dishes.

I'm not an expert on this cuisine and so I received kind help from the staff.

I bought fresh vegetable side dishes: spicy pickled radish/kimchi dish, sweet slightly hot potato--awesome, a crunchy mung bean dish, and a spinach with garlic dish.

Perfect flavors. No funky dirty vegetables, all carefully prepared and gently seasoned. Will go again.

Served with hot rice --brown rice this time-- at home.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, all first floor“

“This place is one of the best Korean barbecue places around. They have a lunch special buffet that’s only $25. All you can eat and at night they have an all you can eat buffet that’s 32 38 and $42. They have all the meat you can never ask for and all the side dishes and even if a free ice cream machine if you want some Korean barbecue stop by here.“

“This is my favorite restaurant! Always amazing food and service!“

“Folks!
This is by far, the absolute best teriyaki restaurant in Shoreline! Everything is excellent! The staff are super friendly, super fast service and very reasonable prices!
Don't think twice before ordering here.
Over and out!
Sgt. Mike 🪖

Parking: Easy parking!“

“Considering it was after 11pm and they were still open, and they were totally slammed (delivery only after 10; can't speak to the atmosphere as the place was closed except for the pick-up counter), they straightened out an order I was supposed to pick up for [rhymes with Doober Beats] in moments - even tho the chef came out from the kitchen and was complaining (I mean, I think he was, he wasn't happy but his accent was so thick I couldn't understand and he ended up reverting back to his native Spanish), the guy at the counter went and cooked the order himself. My customer never ended up meeting me to let me in his building (after saying implicitly that he would, he didn't respond to any of my texts or phone calls and I only got $5 for all my time, fuel, and effort) so after I was done driving that night I got to partake in the cancelled order. Despite it being cold, and the fact that it was Chinese food (shrimp fried rice with lots of shrimp and veggies) from a teriyaki place where everyone there - customer/delivery driver and staff alike - spoke Spanish, it was damn good. When I can afford it, I will definitely go back during regular business hours“

“I ordered the beef teriyaki with extra meat, came out to about $36 which, before I GOT the food, felt like a lot. But when you see what you get it feels good. The food is excellent! The box couldn't stay closed on its own, they had to tape it shut. It fed me for two days. AWESOME. Gonna go back and get more tonight!“

“This was our first visit to this place. We went around 12:30ish on a sunday and found a table immediately (for 3). Hot tea was served after we sat down. We also got radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. Both were really good.
Our order included - Brisket sullungtang, dumplings soup, mixed sullungtang.
Unfortunately the seafood pancake is served only after 4 PM.
The soup was a little bland for our taste, but they had sea salt and pepper. After adding some salt, it was very good. They also serve a red chilli paste (it was nice to eat the rice with that paste).
The soup was served steaming hot and until we finished, it was hot. No regret with any of our orders. Service was good too!
Will definitely visit this place to try the others - pancake and tongue sullungtang for sure which we couldn't try earlier.

Vegetarian options: No options“

“this place is so 🤌🤌🔥🔥🔥 should have a line out the door. hugeeee portions and wow. so good! bravo🫵🫵“

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

“December 31, 24 I really enjoyed it.
rice. side dish. Jjige... (I haven't tried it, but other menu items as well) are great for competing with steamed Korean food. Seattle Korean food is the best here!! Can you see that it’s completely empty haha?“

“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!“

“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.“

“So happy a dedicated jokbal/bossam restaurant opened. The jokbal I ordered was delicious, with the proper fragrance and seasoningThe single serving was huge, more than enough for two people. Three people would satisfied with extra lettuce, garlic, shrimp sauce, and samjang. They didn’t try to deceive with a lot of bones. Service is fast, packaging was somewhat eco friendly with paper instead of plastic.“

“Amazing Staff! So Friendly and the food! Off the Charts!!“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

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

“Super friendly staff, cosy atmosphere and amazing food. 11/10, I would bring all my friends here :))“

“the wings and coffee are fire. enough said“

“I had the most delicious Korean gimbap, sundubu (soft tofu stew), and galbi (grilled short ribs) in Seattle. It truly tasted like a home-cooked meal—just like mom’s cooking! 👍
It was also my first time experiencing such warm and thoughtful service at a restaurant. The staff’s kindness and the heartfelt farewell as we left left a lasting impression.
I highly recommend this place—many people should come and try it for themselves! 😁😁

From: A visitor from Florida“

“I had ojingeo-bokkeum on the mind and pulled into the closest Korean restaurant Google maps found: 9292. On the smaller side of many Korean BBQ joints I've eaten at. Came with a friend who had been wanting to try Tteok-bokki for a long while. Service was quick and steady; our food arrived 15 minutes after placing our order. This is my first time having tteok-bokki in my spicy squid stir fry. Not bad at all, just wasn't expecting it. The flavors were typical of ojingeo and I appreciate the amount of squid that was in the dish. Some places like to put a bunch of veggies and you end up with like 4-5 pieces of squid. The cheesy Tteok-bokki was good. My buddy really loved the hell out of it. It was fun watching her eat and gripe about why she hadn't eaten it sooner. Even had some makgeolli. Can't forget the makgeolli!

Overall, not a bad spot.“

“First time here and will surely come back, staff are very friendly, food is great and the place is very clean.“

“Food is delicious but the employees that was working that day were a little unorganized and got our order wrong. The restaurant is small so when it is busy there is really no place to wait. But the food we did get was good. We didn't have time to go back and get the right order, so maybe next time.“

“While visiting Ballard, we tried take out from this restaurant. He had the grilled tofu and it was very good. When we stopped in to pick up our order, all the dine in seats were filled. All the food looked great. They also had bottled beer to purchase. If back in the area, we’d likely visit again and maybe dine in.

Dietary restrictions: They were able to accommodate a vegan diet.“

“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.“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food and staff here rocks. I’ll definitely be adding this spot to the rotation!“

“It's been a little over 15 days since I came to the US, and I've been to about 6 Korean restaurants.

It has the best taste out of all the places I've been to so far.
The taste of the food and side dishes were all good.

Personally, I think it would have been better if the bulgogi or ribs were a little less salty.

The service quality is also good.“

“Awesome food. Great people. Will be back often!!!!“

“It's the best hot fried chicken in the area, hands down. Crunchy, crispy, and just the right amount of batter. If you're in the mood for a Nashville chicken sandwich or some hot tenders, nothing is going to hit the spot like this.

The hot is very hot, and the medium is excellently flavored as well. Picture only has one tender left because I couldn't stop myself from eating the other two first.“

“great food, very authentic“

“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.“

“best meal while in Seattle area.“

“A very solid place for good traditional Korean soups. I had the spicy beef soup and was very happy. The place is not trendy and looked to attract a very local crowd. Prices were inline with other Korean restaurants. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other soup selections.“

“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!“

“Quick update: I heard that now the owner has changed. I am updating my review wishing the best for the new owner :)

Previous review:
The server is very RUDE. She will call you up after checkout and comment about the amount of tip you pay. And our order was mixed up too. Highly recommend not to go there.“

“I’ve been coming to Kochi Po-Cha for almost 2 years now and keep returning because the food quality and flavors are consistently amazing. The pork belly and chicken katsu are a must-have each time I go. And the late night hours and fun music make this a great spot for weekends.

The restaurant also went through a revamp within the past few months, with new tables and chairs, new menu items, and new complimentary side dishes, all of which were great decisions to improve the dining experience.

The service also improved significantly with this revamp. I notice the food comes out quicker and the servers, especially Bri, are very attentive in refilling side dishes and utensils/napkins without us asking. She provides great service from the moment we sit down to the moment we pack up and leave. We even celebrated a birthday there recently and she brought us complimentary soft serve with a candle in it, and invited a bunch of kind strangers over to sing for our table. She made our night!

Kochi Po-Cha is a place that consistently delivers delicious food and great service. I’d highly recommend it to others!“

“amazing food, fantastic service! taste explosion of goodness! a MUST visit place!“

“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 👍“

“Frankly, this is the best amongst the restaurants, in the eatery place. A lady who seemed to be an owner of "Best Tofu House" is a nice lady. Its price was appropriate to its food I purchased. Check yourselves out at this "Best Tofu House." I'll go back and eat at this, Best Tofu House.“

“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.“

“Seriously, I've never had a better server. She memorized our 5 orders with drinks and appetizers perfectly. She checked-in just the right amount and brought us stuff before we even knew we needed it. Amazing customer service is still alive and well here. The food was amazing too. The chicken is wonderful the sides were unique and tasty as were the drinks. I brought family from out of town and they were beyond impressed. 5 stars deserves 10 stars.“

“AMAZING! This is some of the best Korean food I have had and maybe some of the best I’ve ever had. I got the Japchae-bap and literally texted all my friends with pictures. It’s so delicious. Don’t pay attention to the negative comments, they are just wrong.“

“We stopped by and ordered the carnitas fries and crab rangoons—both were seriously delicious. The fries were loaded and flavorful without being overly greasy, and the crab rangoons had that perfect crispy bite with a rich, creamy filling. You can tell they use quality ingredients and really care about what they’re serving.

The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming—it felt like visiting a local spot where people actually care about their customers. Their energy really set the tone and made the experience even better.

We didn’t try the drinks this time, but they looked super creative and well put together—definitely coming back to try those. Plus, the location is perfect for enjoying a sunny Seattle day. Great food, great people, and a relaxed, fun vibe. Highly recommend!“

“The teriyaki here is amazing but somehow the staff was even more amazing. Service was quick, prices are good, portions are great. This place is popular for a reason, despite it looking like any other teriyaki joint.

Parking: Limited numbers of spots“

“So delicious! I have tried the fried chicken, the spicy chicken sandwich, and the bulgogi bowl. All were made to order, flavorful, with great texture! Their chicken sandwich is particularly addictive, with a spicy sauce, light and crispy chicken, and tasty slaw. Writing this is making me hungry!“

“Tasty food, fast, friendly service, comfy, nicely decorated space. Glad to see tables AND booths. Made it feel more like a "real" restaurant. New to Korean food but really enjoyed the seafood pancakes and got a taste of my husband's beef bulgigi, which was also good.“

“I really like Revel. The Crab Noodles are amazing, and most of the appetizers are definitely worth trying.

Having said that, it's also overpriced (for eg nearly $20 for a cocktail), AND they add a 22% service fee on top. Restaurants need to stop with this nonsense and just update their prices instead of hiding behind these opaque fees.“

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