Korean Fusion · Wallingford · James Beard Semifinalist (Rachel Yang & Seif Chirchi)
Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's Korean-influenced restaurant in Wallingford. Bold flavors blending Korean, French, and PNW cuisines. The relocation Wagyu is legendary.
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Paju
Korean · South Lake Union
Upscale Korean restaurant that moved from Queen Anne to South Lake Union. Widely considered the best Korean food in Seattle. Seasonal tasting menu.
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Marination Ma Kai
Hawaiian / Korean · West Seattle
Hawaiian-Korean fusion on Alki waterfront with stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle skyline. Kalua pork sliders, Korean-style tacos, pork katsu sandwich. Casual counter service with patio.
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Revel
Korean / American · Fremont
Chef Rachel Yang's inventive Korean-American restaurant in Fremont — creative, bold flavors from rice bowls and pajeon pancakes to seasonal Korean comfort food in a hip urban space.
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K-BBQ Woobling
Korean BBQ · Bellevue
Upscale Bellevue Korean BBQ with theatrical presentation — premium proteins arrive curled like roses on wooden boards, grilled tableside in a sleek, modern setting.
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MEET Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ · Capitol Hill
Tableside Korean BBQ grilling wagyu and kurobuta pork in Capitol Hill. Quality meats and traditional banchan spread. Resy Hit List Winter 2026.
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Paran
Korean · Fremont
Korean restaurant in Fremont working well for dinner that efficient and exciting. Infatuation Seattle Hit List.
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Chan Seattle
Korean / New American · Downtown
Chef Heong Soon Park's elevated modern Korean. Bulgogi sliders, kimchi fried rice, seasonal banchan, and a stylish bar. Sits just inside the Paramount Hotel downtown.
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Korean Tofu House
Korean · University District
No-frills Korean comfort food near the U-District — sizzling soon tofu jjigae, bibimbap, and generous banchan at prices every college student can afford.