I can't remember what brought me to booking a reservation here for our family, but boy am I glad I did. I could just tell this restaurant was going to be a great experience from the moment we arrived. Friendly staff greeted us as we arrived and quickly showed us to our table. The atmosphere was warm and energetic, full of diners eating, drinking and enjoying conversation. After a quick scan of the menu, we quickly made our decision to order as many dishes as we could and share. We went for the beef tartare, Chinese scallion pancake, smoked tofu, kimchi trio, spicy rice cake, Chinese broccoli, "that" short rib steak, Kalbi burger, and the kombu cured mackerel. Everything was #brokedamout. The standouts to me were the scallion pancake, short rib, Kalbi burger and mackerel. Parking is available on the street and in private lots. We're already trying to figure out when we can get back here again before we leave. We'll certainly be back. read more

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I've been to Joule close to 10 times at this point and have always had a great meal. We happened to be there for the start of Restaurant Week and I greatly appreciate that they didn't phone it in - the food was awesome! Starter was bacon and shrimp dumplings with spring peas and pea vines - simply delicious. The au jus was addicting and the spring veg added such a nice contrast to the dumplings. Entree was nettle crusted halibut snd it was perfectly cooked. Again, the sauce was so addictive I could've licked the plate. Dessert was a Darjeeling panna cotta that was dairy free - so good! Our friend's Paper Cake Marion berry slice was also delicious. What makes Joule standout even more is their service - Brandy in particular. She is warm, friendly, helpful and someone you want to be friends with. I love coming when she's there. I'll come back again and again. read more

Joule - Nettle crusted halibut - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I chose this restaurant as my boyfriend's birthday dinner surprise and it didn't disappoint! He wanted something more unique and this fit perfectly as a spin off on korean/asian inspired dishes. All of the dishes we got were delicious and the flavor profile of each dish was nice. We got one of their popular dishes, the spicy rice cakes with house made chorizo and it was one of our favorites. The rice cakes were chewy and crunchy (some were crispy!) and the chorizo had just the right amount of spice. We came on a Tuesday, and it was surprisingly busy, but not loud and it had a great overall vibe. Our waiter, Tiger, was so nice and helpful and provided great service. They even gave us a little piece of cake because we were celebrating a birthday. I'd definitely come back for a special occasion! read more

Joule offers a nice twist on Korean food in a small, cozy setting. It's a great date night spot if you're looking for something a little classier, but still casual. The food was delicious and the meat was tender. Our favorite dish was the Chinese scallion pancake. Their drinks also didn't disappoint. Although, their portion sizes are pretty small for the price, and I wouldn't recommend planning on sharing entrees, but sharing appetizers is okay. The restaurant is small and can get packed, so make a reservation. Despite being busy, the staff and chefs keep up with the crowd well and are friendly. Overall, Joule is a little expensive, but worth trying once if you like Korean fusion food. read more

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Very chill nice vibes here! They offer really interesting asian fusion dishes here. Got the spciy rice cake (with chorizo, pickled mustard green), "that" short rib steak (kalbi, grilled kimchi), chinese scallion pancake with smoked salmon roe & creme fraiche. The presentation of the item was great! I thought the most interesting out of the three is the chinese scallion pancake as they added a very unique twist with the smoked salmon roe and creme fraiche, first time eating it like this! read more

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Rice cakes with chorizo was yummy, the duck breast was a bit standard but tender and the burger was unique and tasty. I would say overall a good restaurant! The service was good but I will say the automatic 22% charge was rough, but they waitresses were kind. Ambiance was quite quaint, and definitely a good place for a nice date night! read more

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Absolutely INSANE. This might be my new favorite restaurant in Seattle. All of the dishes are incredible, the flavors are complex but go so well together. I recommend ordering a couple different dishes and splitting them. My favorites are the spicy rice cakes - the chorizo was insane, and the Kalbi burger (top 5 in Seattle). You can't go wrong with the black garlic noodles, smoked tofu, chicory salad- I loved the Asian pear with the smoked nuts, or Chinese broccoli. We also got the Jalisco campfire, a vodka cocktail at the top of the menu (amazing and sweet), as well as a gin cocktail + peach margarita = all were 10/10. The servers were amazing, attentive and knowledgeable. I recommend getting a reservation because there is a smaller amount of inside and outside (covered with heat), making it a more intimate space. Could not recommend enough, can't go wrong with anything. read more

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418. It was crowded when we were here, but we were able to snag one of the few seats at the bar. Would recommend securing a reservation here if you prefer table seating. Ambiance is nice though. Food is great for fusion. Not authentic Korean but I like their twist on things. Think tapas. Give yourself extra time for parking. It can be tricky during peak hours. read more

I'd been meaning to try this place for a long time and finally stopped by on a Saturday evening. Overall, it was a meh experience. Service was good and the interior is dimly lit, giving it a lounge-like vibe. We ordered four dishes to share: Bone marrow: Came with toast, pretty good Spicy rice cakes: Had a fusion taste that wasn't really my palate Kalbi steak: Good flavor NY strip steak: Dry and tough For the price, I didn't think it was worth it. Glad I finally checked it off my list, but the food overall was disappointing. read more

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We went to Joule on a Friday evening, and it's a wonderful Korean-American fusion spot. Drinks For drinks, we ordered the Summer Fling and the Blackberry Barley Bramble. The Summer Fling was delightful--citrusy and fruity. It's a great refreshing and vibrant summer drink. The Blackberry Barley Bramble is more on the sweet side, very rich with ripe blackberry fruit flavor. Both were delicious! Dishes For appetizers, we ordered the Kimchi Trio, which included turnip, traditional kimchi, and beetroots. We liked the beetroot kimchi. It was surprisingly balanced between sweetness, tang, and a spicy sauce. The turnip kimchi was less flavorful for us. I didn't really like the raw, earthy taste and fibrous texture of the turnip. For our main dishes, we had: Spicy Rice Cake: This was definitely a highlight! Both the rice cake and the meat were charred really well, giving them a nutty, toasty flavor and crisp texture. Short Rib Steak: The steak was tender and the sauce was very nice, but the real highlight for us was the grilled kimchi side. It was charred perfectly, and its toasty flavor paired wonderfully with the spiciness. Kalbi Burger: This was very juicy, like a typical good burger. Another highlight was, again, the side of pickled vegetables! They weren't too sour and were balanced very well. Octopus: The octopus was charred nicely and complemented the vegetables and sweet sauce underneath. Overall, it's a great place with excellent service. Our server gave us really good recommendations on both drinks and food portioning. The environment is nice--cozy and light-hearted, not too fancy--making it a perfect spot for a Friday night. read more

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We went to joule for a date night pre concert on a Saturday night and had a great time. We were seated promptly (we had a reservation) and the ambience inside is very chic. Food wise, I'd say almost everything was incredible. We started with the scallop fried rice, definitely recommend. Then the broccolini, this was fine in my opinion, but was probably my least favorite out of everything we ordered. Not bad, but just okay. For our mains, we split the "that" short rib steak and the mackerel. My favorite was the mackerel, the sauce and the cook and the crunch of the skin was just perfection. However my partners favorite was the short rib, which i also thought was delicious, just a little fattier than I normally prefer. But it had a great sear and the little bit of sauce you get on the side was so yummy. We decided we were in the mood for something sweet and couldn't decide which one to get, so we compromised and got two: the sticky jujube pudding and the miso maple s'mores cake. My biggest feedback would be that they were both incredibly dry, but the sticky pudding did at least have a really strong ginger snap type flavor. So while overall dinner was really good, I would not order desert here again. Service was pretty great, but it seemed like they only had a few people for a very full night so drink refills did take a while. It wasn't an issue for us, but just something to take note of. And when they were at our table they were very kind. I would go back, because there are other things I'd like to try for sure! I also commend them bc the couple next to us was very obnoxious and within 20 minutes of us sitting down, the gentleman dropped his glass of whatever he was drinking and it went all over the bench seat that I was next to and on my pants. The guy barely even looked my direction and definitely did not apologize, but the person who came to help clean up did check on me to make sure I was okay. Everyone at the restaurant was very patient with them, despite them not being patient with anyone else. read more

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Excellent dinner. It was a Monday and we made reservations, still recommended as it started to fill up a little as the meal progressed. Our server was excellent and knowledgeable. Tapas style. Started with the scallion pancake. It came with salmon eggs and chili oil. Both were good additions to the pancake. The saltiness of the eggs were good. The chili oil could have had a little more heat. Next was the spicy rice cake. All real good, cooked with chorizo. Very tasty, just a little on the oily side. Short rib was next. We asked for medium rare and that was perfect. It was cooked a little more throughly from left to right which was great for our party. The short rib was seasoned perfectly with a great char. Finally we had the asparagus with hollandaise and pine nuts. That may have been the star of the night. The asparagus with still crisp while cooked through and hollandaise was perfect. Very good meal, be advised a 22% service charge is added to the check, they do highlight it so it is not a surprise. read more

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So, I came to Joule to celebrate my birthdate and it was indeed a unique experience. I really enjoyed tasting their unique and flavorful dishes that they intentionally aimed to make different. It provided a whole new taste testing experience that I ended up really enjoying. So, I started off with the Hearts of Palm salad, which is a dish that I generally wouldn't gravitate to, however, it was very good and super unique. We then had the Chinese scallion pancake which I thoroughly enjoyed. For my main course, I had the Kalbi burger, which I was a fan of, however, I kind of wish it came with another side, since I wasn't a fan of the pickled veggies. I also had the opportunity to try the short rib steak, but, I didn't like the sauce on the dish. The meat, however, was very succulent. I also tried the spicy rice cake, but, I wasn't a fan of that dish. To the dessert! This is where they truly excel at. The birthdate cake with Ube ice cream in the middle of the slice is soooo yummy. I wished they sold this as a dessert here! I then surprisingly loved the sesame mochi cake. Every piece kept me wanting more. Then the paper cake was delish! The only dessert that I wasn't necessarily a fan of was the pumpkin red bean cheesecake. It lacked in sweetness to me for a cheesecake. The customer service was good and the waiter was very knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive, however, our food did take awhile to come out. As it relates to the ambience, this place definitely gives date night. The light setting and spacing definitely sets that ambiance. If you made it to the end of this lol let your takeaway be to try their desserts it's a guaranteed win. read more

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Well-deserved reputation as a neighborhood staple. We had a spectacular birthday feast last night. I'd been there several years ago and I think the food actually got better. Top dishes were the garlic noodle, spicy rice cake, scallion pancake, mackerel, and broccoli - yes, almost everything we ordered. The flavors were nuanced and surprising while also have the lushness of comfort food. We sat on the patio with a sunset view, which was lovely and breezy. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive, despite a busy night... and gave us a little slice of cake and candle at the end. read more

Joule - Multi-dish feast with halibut in foreground - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A nice little restaurant tucked in Fremont. Came to Joule for a weeknight date spot and it was amazing. It was our first time at Joule, and the staff was friendly and helped us figure out what dishes to order. Our waiter was also nice and always checked in. We started off by ordering drinks. We ordered the Summer Fling and the Peach Picante. Both delicious and well-balanced. For dishes, we ordered the Chicory Mango Salad, Spicy Rice Cake, "that" Short rib steak, and Kombu-cured Mackerel. Our favorite dish was the Spicy Rice Cake and Kombu-cured Mackerel. We loved the chewy rice cakes paired well with the chorizo. The konbu-cured mackerel was tender and paired well with the cilantro chimichurri. Such a smart and amazing dish concept. And we can't forget about dessert. For dessert, we ordered the Joule box and Sticky jujube pudding. Neither was overly sweet, which I enjoyed. Highly recommend checking out Joule if you're ever in the Fremont neighborhood. read more

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Wow! What a meal. Joined some locals for a celebratory dinner here and I was blown away by the food. Excellent! The atmosphere is great with the large neon sign hanging from the ceiling. Service was friendly and attentive. The rice cakes were a cut above the usual rice cakes - delicious! Every dish was outstanding. read more

Pros: ambience , food does taste good and is good quality. Cons: very pricy, small portion, not authentic (to be fair, it's fusion so it's not supposed to be authentic) This is a place for someone who is not familiar with Asian food and has a higher than most food budget for a meal. read more

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Amazing. Everything about this restaurant was a positive experience for me. This is a really fantastic spot for Asian fusion food. Staff was so friendly and patient. It was our friend's birthday that day and they gave him a slice of cake to make it an extra special meal for him. Everything here was really tasty, but the rice cakes, short ribs, broccoli, and halibut were my favorites. We were a party of 4 and ordered 7 dishes and this was a good amount of food for us. The cocktails are also really unique with an Asian flare in many of the drinks. Such a positive experience and amazing food. Would definitely recommend! read more

3/3.5 stars. Food was fine, service was great. Beef tartare ($15): salty, slightly spicy which was nice but meat was chewier than I expected. It wasn't soft or tough, just chewier than compared to other places where I've had it. Garlic noodles ($23): good portion size, hearty and comforting, but the mushrooms were salty. Smashed new potato ($14): big portion, but black sesame yogurt was just a smear on the inside and didn't really add much flavor to the dish. Tamarind cumin lamb sirloin ($34): half of this was so chewy my friend and I just had to spit the bits out. I liked the tomato and squash additions even if they didn't seem like they entirely fit the flavors of the rest of the dish. Pandan coconut cheesecake ($10): I was relieved to find that you can't mess up dessert and pandan + coconut is always an easy pairing. read more

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Took my partner here for her birthday. I liked the idea of "elavated" Korean food seeing as my partner is Korean. Ambiance - Decent ambiance. Very open. Service - our waiter took great care of us. Knowing it was a special occasion, he even provided us a little something sweet. Food - Food over all was delicious. There were items that fell short, but we're still enjoyable. For example, we weren't all that impressed by the short rib, don't get me wrong it was good, just with the name like "that short rib" we had high expectations. But hands down, the one thing you CANNOT skip, is there bone marrow. It was the most delicious roasted bone marrow either of us have had. We'd come back just for this. read more

Joule - "That" short rib steak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My boyfriend and I had a fantastic meal at Joule last night with another couple who are regulars and big fans of Joule. I like the vibe and the energy of this place (as weird as that might sound). Service was prompt and I was impressed by how fast the food comes out. Everything was delicious and I was so involved in the conversation that I didn't even think about taking pictures. All dishes are for sharing so I let the experts choose. I loved the spicy rice cakes and I even liked the beef tartar, which is not something I would ever order. We had 3 of their 4 desserts and my favorite was the mochi cake. No complaints! read more

A wonderful place for a date night with low lights and a high class feel. The food was amazing and the staff were very helpful and professional. I would say it's a little food for the price point, but the taste is amazing! My favorites were the scallop pancake, bone marrow, and kalbi burger. read more

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The vibe and the customer service is a 5 but the menu variety and actual food are about a 3 for me, so I'm giving a solid 4 stars overall. The menu was small, which is fine, but there weren't too many things that jumped out at us, especially considering we were avoiding fish. What we ended up getting: the tofu, the salad with the chipotle ranch dressing, and the burger. The star was the vinaigrette on the tofu dish, A+ and wish they could incorporate in other dishes. The mushrooms with the vinaigrette were delicious! The burger had good flavor but was too big and meaty for me (I know, I know, not a common criticism for a burger). read more

Joule - Smoked tofu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We tried Joule last night. The restaurant was fully booked, so we were seated at the bar, which actually turned out to be a nice spot. Based on Yelp reviews and our waitress's recommendations, we ordered a few dishes to share. All of them were delicious with unique flavors, and the vibe of the restaurant was really great. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes and their cocktails! read more

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More like a 3.5 I had higher expectations based on all the reviews. My boyfriend and I got the beef tartare, smoked tofu, spicy rice cakes, and octopus to share. Beef tartare was an interesting flavor combination. I wish there was more and it lacked presentation. The smoked tofu was my favorite, I loved the soy truffle vinaigrette and the mushrooms. I had a high expectation for the spicy rice cake and it was okay. The octopus was cooked well but the bacon was way too powerful and was the dominant flavor which made it just salty. The drinks were okay, I wish I had a cup that wasn't half empty when they brought it out (choose a better glass to make it look more full?). The 22% served fee was absurd. I know they warn you about it but they add an additional 22% fee on top of the post tax cost, not the pre tax cost. The staff was really friendly but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't recommend. read more

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The ambiance was very nice and homey. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and kept it real with what we should order ;). My favorite dish was the bone marrow and chicken! Highly suggest going with at least 4 people so you can try a lot of dishes. read more

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Taste: 3.75/5 Value: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Appetizers and dessert were the tastiest bits. Entrees were okay. Service was a bit slow but we didn't mind until a waitress said they needed the table now cause the next party has been waiting. Don't push out people when the service is the reason you are falling behind. read more

Joule - Beef tartare - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Go here if you want flavor explosions in your mouth!! Came here for birthday dinner and everything exceeded our expectations. Small and intentional menu. Every ingredient was elevated in the dish and every bite left you wanting more. Loved all the dishes but my favorite was the Adobo lamb, never had anything like that before! Friendly and warm staff. read more

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I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was such a fun place to go to. Our server was the kindest person. She made our night so fun and gave us a free dessert!! The inside was cute. We did not have a reservation, but we got a great table in the back. It was very intimate and the dark lighting created a cozy atmosphere.  We ordered spicy rice cakes, lamb sirloin, and kung pao squash. The spicy rice cakes came with a chorizo and mustard greens. I liked the differing textures. They were very spicy and the rice cake texture was sometimes inconsistent (e.g. rice cakes that weren't fully cooked through). The lamb sirloin was delicious/melt in your mouth flavorful. And the kung pao squash was probably my favorite. There were crispy bits in it that were really rich and delicious.  The dessert was a pearl tapioca pudding with toasted coconut and a ruby grapefruit brulee topping. The grapefruit cut the texture and milkiness of the tapioca pearl and introduced a contrasting texture. We were so full we were unable to finish the dessert, but it was really light and provided a clean palate cleanser.  The bathrooms were shared with another establishment and down the hallway. They had kind of an opposite vibe from the restaurant, but they were well stocked. Parking was really hard to find given its location and the construction at the time. But it was ultimately really worth it and a recommendation we continue to make to our friends. read more

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Came here to celebrate birthday with my friends and were treated well! We were a group of 5 and made a reservation on a weekday. We got a nice table tucked away in the corner of the restaurant, which gave a cozy and intimate vibe. After reading other reviews, I was excited to try the spicy rice cake, smoked tofu, and that short rib steak. They were good, but not mind blowing for me - maybe the reviews hyped it up. However, we did really enjoy the lamb and the mackerel - both were super tender and full of flavor! The squash appetizer was really good as well. To be honest, it was good food but the portions are quite small, especially if you are doing family style with a group of people. We probably got a bite or two of each dish. But they later brought out an Ube ice cream cake for me, which was very nice! read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner to sample the various asian-fusion dishes. Our server Michael was very friendly and informative of that evening's menu. The four of us had the following dishes family-style: Beef tartare - 5/5 very fresh beef, with a lil "yolk" aioli to tie everything together. Comes with a fried rice paper, which adds a nice textural contrast Heirloom tomato salad - 5/5 flavorful heirloom tomatoes, layers of roasted onion, and a fat burrata drizzled with chili oil to tie it all together Smoked tofu - 4/5 simple ingredients but surprisingly good; generous amount of mushroom covered the tofu, in a tasty miso sauce 12oz grassfed ribeye - 4/5 pretty good especially for the quantity, however we felt there was an excess of acidity on the plate (pickled plum, black lime). Enjoyed the rengdeng curry sauce, but the small swoosh was simply not enough. I would have liked to propose the following barter with the kitchen: half of the acidity on the plate for curry swoosh. Chinese broccoli - 3/5 not bad, but definitely could have done without. Honestly prefer Chinese broccoli from a regular Chinese restaurant Dan dan noodles - 3/5 also could have done without this; came with semi-wide egg noodles in a not-so dan-dan-like sauce. Perhaps I'm too loyal to the Chinese dishes... Bone marrow - 3/5 pretty standard, came with a few pieces of crusty bread to soak up the precious bone jelly...not very asian-fusion of them We also had the Angel's Kiss Sangria and ~forgot name but see pic~ for drinks. Both were good to sip on throughout the meal. Starters were very strong, with decent entrees and alright "sides". Based on this meal, I'd recommend leaning towards fusion-heavy dishes rather items with no asian influence, and on the contrary, dishes with Asian names verbatim. The menu is very descriptive, so I'd bank on ordering based on what ingredients sound good to you. read more

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Amazing food, amazing experience, good service Things we ordered: Kimchi: 3/5 Scallion pancakes: 5/5 Asparagus: 3.5/5 Chinese broccoli: 4/5 Beet salad: 4/5 Chorizo rice cakes: 6/5 Mackerel: 6/5 Short rib steak: 5/5 100% planning on coming back here, good portion sizes and high quality food. The mackerel and rice cakes are a MUST. read more

Hmmm. Wanted to love Joule, but ultimately I think it's a little overhyped. Came for dinner on a Saturday night and my party of 4 tried: + Spicy rice cake + Beef tartare + Smokey wok style mussels + Smoked tofu + Chinese broccoli + Kombu cured mackerel + Ube mocha cake The most delicious thing was actually the cake - it was totally perfect. Non-dessert standouts were the beef tartare and spicy rice cake. Everything else was good, but not amazing. They sounded awesome in theory, but the flavors just weren't landing. Pacing was also kind of weird - the 4 starters we got were all spread out so the four of us were hungrily attacking one dish at a time, then waiting another 15 mins for the next app (prob would have made more sense to pair 2 dishes at a time). The broccoli dish that we had purposefully ordered with the fish entree also arrived after we'd finished the apps but long before the fish itself, so it was kind of sitting there (to be fair, the broccoli is on the menu as a starter). I can't remember if we received the "dishes arrive as they are ready" spiel but it's usually less noticeable. Anyway, incredible food would have made up for all of that, but I found it merely decent. Maybe an off night? read more

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We just had the special Veganuary Sunday Supper and it was one of the best meals of my life. I'm vegan, but the three friends who came with me are not, and none of us had been to Joule before. It was an overall delightful experience. Manager Brandi spent a lot of time talking to us and checking in, chefs Cera and Carter told us about each course. I got the Oh Mai, Oh My! mocktail, and it really did taste like a mai tai. Was delicious, would get again. My friend got the mocktail pairings and was disappointed by half of them, but I think that was the only draw. Starter was eggplant unagi onigiri with black rice. I wish the eggplant had been super soft as it sometimes can be cooked, but the flavor was nice. Then housemade cashew cheese on toast, topped with crunchy chickpeas, mushroom, & preserved lemon chili crisp. One of the highlights of the meal for me! And I don't really like mushrooms! Light, balanced, flavorful, creamy. Then house-fermented kimchi pancake with mushroom bao. The mushroom inside looked like pulled about meat, was quite impressive. All the portions were QUITE large, which we were pleasantly surprised by for an expensive, multi-course meal. The green curry noodle bowl came out, with tofu katsu, and we were told that it was in a cilantro sauce, which was not on the menu. This was unfortunately, because one of my friends literally can't eat cilantro. I waved Brandi over and explained the situation, and she said she'd go figure something out with the kitchen. She brought my friend the spicy rice cake from the regular menu, but with mushrooms instead of chorizo, making it vegan. My friends were delighted! It was delicious--perfect crunch on the rice cakes, super flavorful. I enjoyed the green curry noodle bowl -- the tofu katsu was really juicy and the breading was delicious, and I'd never had collard greens pickled like that. I took most of them home though! Dessert was the highlight for all of us. My friend was literally in her own little world while eating it, she enjoyed it so much. Only stopping to say "I love this." Banana toffee canelle (cake) topped with caramelized bananas with a perfect hard sugar shell, and black sesame coconut whip. Every bite was exquisite. Brandi explained to me that their regular menu also has quite a few vegan options -- scallion pancake without the salmon/creme fraiche, smoked tofu, cabbage salad without the cheese, spicy rice cake (which we got to try), and the chinese broccoli & winter squash. Looking at the menu now, I think the dan dan noodle is also vegan. I'll certainly back for a nice vegan meal in the future!! read more

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Aloha, Jewel (joule) is an absolute gem! Chef is Korean with major expertise of French and American cuisine to complement her Asian heritage. Just say wow, k! So delicious with her banchans and namul seriously great Korean food with a kick. Cam sa mi da chef! read more

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This place was recommended by a local friend and I'm glad we listened to her. Everything was delicious with such a spin on the flavors. Each dish literally hits you like a bang! We almost ordered every dish they had and I'd say we liked them all, except 1 or 2 dish (I can't remember them). Ambiance and service were excellent. Our waitress was able to tell us how much food to order to share so we don't OVER order. read more

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Nice atmosphere and very friendly services. The food was a bit salty in general (Korean food is not generally this salty) It was a good experience but I hope they adjust the salt. read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Fremont. August 2023 First thing to know is the surrounding area is residential. That means the primary dress-up is to look like you've just come from being home all day. Dress nicely and they'll know you're from across the bridge, or worse, out-of-town. The building houses multiple business and the look is upgraded industrial. Natural lighting will be uncomplimentary when the sun is low in late afternoon. The servers are actually good and work hard. But service will get unfocused deep into the opening seating chaos, and they close at 9:00pm so there's no leisurely lingering during the second seating. The food is focused around good quality but less known cuts of beef. The flavors are Asian-Korean inspired so expect some spice. A bavette - sirloin flap - is nicely executed, w spice in every bite from the salsa negra underneath. A circle of spring onion aioli sometimes helps to temper the heat. Bright vinegary pattypan summer squash refreshes your palate between bites. The beef tartar is coated w an Asian pear tamari glaze and topped w pine nuts and aji amarillo aioli. The charred rice crisp is not meant as a base for the beef - it should be broken into small pieces to top every spoonful. Don't eat meat? Choose a Smoked Tofu w honshimeiji mushrooms, lots of scallions, and a soy truffle viniagrette. The Spicy Rice Cake are flash fried before being sauced and you have them without the chorizo. You can have the Kimchi Trio or Dan Dan Noodles w matsutake mushroom and Yu Choi Sum. Elevated food but a suburban neighborhood eatery vibe. This means don't expect elevated service, plating, or atmosphere. Adjust your expectations and you will really enjoy it here. read more

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The rice cakes (both chorizo and vegetarian) are excellent! I can't decide which one I like more. Ambiance is nice, a bit loud, but that's most newish restaurants. Service is great - very helpful for indecisive people like me! read more

I absolutely feel like this was the best meal of my life. Stopped by (was recommended by a friend) while I was in town for a work trip, and everything was so yummy! The service was impeccable (our server knew everything on the menu and was able to make amazing recommendations), and the vibe of the restaurant was just so warm and homey. I will definitely be coming back. Each dish felt so ambitious, yet intentional, and I loved everything! We had 4 dishes between 3 people, then a dessert, and we left with full stomachs read more

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