This was such an adventurous night for my tastebuds! I was a little outside my comfort zone and their menu was a little intimidating, but I went for it, and it was absolutely worth it. I wasn't the biggest fan of 'family style' but it allowed my friends and I to share multiple plates. There were things I tried, that I never would have tried if I hadn't of come to Joule. The food was wonderful, fun, colorful, and most importantly tasty! I was watching plates fly out the kitchen and I wanted to stick my fork in everything. Joule offers a really great atmosphere and a menu full of flavor. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

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We celebrate Mother's Day here and it was ok. Pre-fixed menu, good flavors and variety, unfortunately timing on serving plates/dishes was off and sometimes food was cold and we were seating just waiting between dishes. Drinks variety was average Service was great! We will definitely be back but will not go out of our way to make reservations or actively looking for availability to reserve a table. read more

Pretty good place. Top dishes were the coulotte and the spicy rice cake. Interesting diversity of dishes. read more

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TLDR; everything was great except for the steak - Scallion pancake: nice and crispy and oily. It came with an interesting crème fraiche + salmon roe + chili oil dipping sauce. Never thought I would eat a scallion pancake with a sour cream but it was actually very good and paired well. - Smoked tofu: soooo good! One of my favorites of the night, just all around great execution. - Rice cakes: surprisingly good. I'm not a fan of rice cakes, but I actually liked this one. They made the top ever so slightly crispy, which made a world of difference to me. I don't like rice cakes because I think of them as fairly flavorless and chewy nothingness. But these rice cakes soaked up the spice nicely and the light crisp really sealed the deal. The chorizo was great too! - Chinese broccoli: great! Who knew pesto and nuts goes with Chinese broccoli? It was cooked down perfectly, not so soft that it lost all structure but not too hard where it's difficult to eat. - Zabuton: I love steak but this one disappointed me, and this was the one I was looking forward to most. Some pieces were too tough and other pieces were not cooked enough and fatty and chewy. Perhaps I'll try the kalbi next time. read more

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I used to visit Joule pretty often back when i lived near by. I went back for the first time in a while (pre pandemic) and i gotta say, my past experiences were far better. Good things first: i loved that the menus had changed slightly. New drink & food menus even though i was bummed they no longer had the geoduck fried rice. I loved their cocktails for its originality and creativity in taste and presentation. The bad: i ordered the kalbi burger as my main dish and was told it will take about 40 minutes. But the burger actually ended up taking way beyond that, about 1hr and 20minutes. By the time me and another person received our kalbi burgers, our friends who were doing their own set of family style were already finished with their mains. Timing was poor and the food definitely wasn't worth the wait. read more

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This is a tapas (small plates) restaurant. Therefore the portions are small. For 3 hungry people it's about $200 pre tax / tip / living wage addition to eat here. So don't come here unless you're prepared for that. The steaks were good, the bone marrow was great. The mushroom / potato dish was okay, the rice cakes were not cooked properly so I wouldn't get those. The scallion pancake was good, the drinks were okay. There was a 4% living wage addition to our bill which seemed odd. Like I said, this was very much a 3 dollar sign restaurant so it felt weird/deceitful that this wasn't already factored into their high prices. Ambiance was nice, staff was nice, service was good. I'm giving it 3 stars because I feel like I have to hold more expensive restaurants to a higher bar. If the food was half the price, I would have happily given it 4 stars. read more

Visited Joule to celebrate an Anniversary and loved our experience! We sat outdoors and the ambiance was amazing. There was a beautiful fire pit and heaters to make sure it was cozy! We tried the 'Smitten' cocktail which was light and lemony (4/5) as well as the 'A Flip of the Coin' cocktail which had an interesting slight turmeric taste (3/5). For starters we tried the 'Beef Tartare' which was delicious! It was nice and creamy with a really good crunch from the pine nuts (4/5). We also had the 'Chinese Scallion Pancake' which was pretty standard and came with a nice tomato chutney-like sauce (3/5). For dinner we had the 'Kalbi Burger'. It was cooked perfectly medium rare and was extremely flavorful for such a simple burger! The pickled vegetables on the side cut the greasiness very well (5/5). We also tried the 'Miso Black Cod' which was our favorite dish of the night. The portion was small but the breadcrumb crust on top had an amazing salty miso taste and paired perfectly with the pears on the side! (5/5) We were told that the portions were tapas style but we actually found the portions to be just enough and reasonable for the price! It was great to have a small menu, less to choose from and a safe bet that the dishes will be great. I'm excited to come back when there are some new dishes on the menu! Kalbi BurgerBeef TartareBlack Cod read more

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Extremely mid dinner experience. The description makes it sound like a blend of very unique flavors like curry, spicy peppers, etc. but they are all too subtle in the dishes and drinks that you actually cannot taste them at all. This is Korean inspired food for people who have never had Korean food before. There are very little carbs on this menu except for the rice cakes so big eaters will leave hungry. read more

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3.5. Beef tartare is pretty good, with the sauce providing different layers of flavor; "that" short rib steak is not different from any other steak, regular and mediocre; Joule Box is refreshing, with a good mix of coconut and grapefruit. The service is not at its best, only one server serving multiple tables, but it's charging fixed 22% tips regardless of party size. read more

Really cute decor and professional staff will make you feel like you are at Michelin star restaurant. Open kitchen with full bar they will amaze with the awesome cocktails and yummy food. Had the opportunity to try out their Bone marrow which was most outstanding bone marrow ever I had.Cooked till perfection and flavor is just mouth watering when I just think of it. Definitely will go back to Joule just for the marrow. Their short rib is not the best or high end quality meat so you might get lucky or not. Depends on the cut and meat. Mine was little chewy and muscly so I had them cook little bit more. Their homemade cake is sooo delicious must try it out. So overall if I were a Michelin inspector I'd definitely give star. read more

I didn't get to try the food, waited for an hour. Cocktails were ok. Not returning. read more

Joule is terrific, one of the best dining experiences in the area for a reasonable price as well, but might be a tad expensive relative to other experiences in the while. This is an excellent fusion place with great combinations of textures and flavors. Ordering family style works out great and they don't pressure you into over-ordering as many other places do, and overall friendly and excellent service was a plus as well. We started with the Bone Marrow. This was terrific! Even if you don't like spicy food, the texture of the marrow and oils alongside the bread were a great pairing and albeit a tad messy, overall From the Vegetables, we ordered the Hasselbeck potato jorim with shishito peppers, which were fun and were very saucy in a small cast iron, and were great to combine with the burnt ginger buttered rice that we ordered later on, which was extremely fragrant as well. From the meats, I shared the Kalbi burger and "that" short rib steak with my partner. The Kalbi burger was terrific, flavorful, and fresh, and the short rib steak was great as well, although a bit more standard of a cut, with the gochujang on the side being a great touch. For dessert, we selected the Joule box, which ended up being a lot of fun, with the candied/caramelized grapefruit, egg pudding, tapioca, and coconut really blending together well for a novel mouth feel and experience as well. Note that we did over-order by a bit and ended up with leftovers and could've likely done with a couple less dishes--and don't be afraid to under-order and adjust as necessary, which they are very receptive to! Despite Covid and their numerous setbacks, Joule seems to be running great, with excellent service, less crowded spaces, and still a familiar feel. read more

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Got there when they opened, first time trying this place. I would say items took their time come ong out of the kitchen with the short ribs taking almost 1 hour to come out. Pancake: 5/5 Beef tartare: 4/5 (personal preference but I like the meat to be smaller as the wafer cracker is thin) Short rib: 4/5 (30$ for 4-5 pieces but tasted pretty good) Rice cakes: 2.5/5 (the sauce was a wierd mix of govhujang, oyster, and soy sauce with ginger so the taste for me wasn't that great and was a bit overwhelming, also for 20$ I would have expected more) service: 3.5/5 (service from the wait staff was fine, timing of food was not the best and was set almost like a course. personally think that if I order 3 items the interval between items shouldn't be more than 5 minutes from the moment it's o the table) overall not bad would maybe come again when they have thier seasonal menu. read more

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Nice and cute little place in Wallingford. Great spot for dating and friends out. Small plates for everything you order so they recommend family style. We 4 people ordered 6 items and they all taste great. We got potato lumpia (potato and kimchi eggrolls), black sesame noodles (my fav!), crispy eggplant in black bean sauce (very crispy), potato adobo and shishito (sauce is so good), wagyu flank and steelhead. P.S. There are a few but limited vegan options. Almost everything is buttered, if you are looking for mostly vegan like me. read more

Joule - Menu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bottom line, 9/10 dishes were seriously DELICIOUS but value is questionable. The short ribs were perhaps the best i have ever had at a restaurant in my life. Cooked to perfection and so wonderfully marbled, I will remember that dish for a long time. The green onion pancakes were so well done- we though the creme fraiche and roe were perfect additions to the pancakes. And the SCALLOPS. Wow, the flavor combinations on that plate were seriously incredible. I havent had a bite that tasty in YEARS! However, the kimchi felt lacking. I eat kimchi every day and the trio wasn't as tasty as we were hoping for. I would definitely return but the rest of my party would probably not. The prices are pretty lofty for the portion of food you get (~30$ for 4 scallops ehh). As asians from Hawaii we all agreed there is some on par food back there for a better price. But, if you're looking plainly for some delicious steak and tapas YES DEFINITELY COME HERE. read more

Really great service and the food was pretty good! I really liked the kalbi and the Chinese broccoli read more

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It was a Saturday night and my friend and I were looking for a place to eat near Gas Works. I've been wanting to try Joule for so long so I'm so glad I finally got the chance to. We got seated immediately at the Chef's table where we got to see the chefs make all the food, which was really cool! Food 4/5: We got the spicy rice cake, fried rice, potatoes, and beef tartare. The spicy rice cake was deliciousss (could do with a little more spice though in my opinion). The fried rice was also so good, seasoned perfectly, I could honestly eat the whole thing by itself. Potatoes and Beef tartare were pretty good, but nothing amazing. Had a couple bites and I was done Service 4/5: Everyone on staff was extremely friendly and was attentive to our eating space and waters which was great. My server was okay though, and I say this because I truly believe in service with a smile, having have done a lot of customer service myself, which he did not at all and looked like he didn't want to be there at all. He suggested we order 3-5 dishes between me and my friend. We ordered a starter and 3 dishes and he had a slightly judgmental look and said "Just those 3?" Was pretty weird, but overall an above average experience --- Overall, would come back again and try more on the menu! Great ambience and great food! read more

Joule - Potatoes - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here for lunch awhile back and was not disappointed! I really liked the Asian fusion and thought they did a pretty good job of it. FOOD: The porchetta sandwich that I got was simply amazing! The garlic aioli really adds a kick to the sandwich. The porchetta on the other hand was so fatty, moist, and savory (as it should be), that I kept thinking about it the next few days. I told myself that I wanted to make a sandwich exactly like this one, but haven't had any success yet :( Would rate this one a 5/5. They have this buffet option where you can get unlimited sides and I recall that the selection was smaller than I thought but the sides were pretty good! I specifically remember this matcha tart yogurt that they had and that was really delicious. ENVIRONMENT: There's indoor seating and outdoor seating which is perfect for those looking to enjoy the sunshine this summer. The place is well lit and I like the modern feel of the place. SERVICE: They had great service! Gave good recommendations and were really friendly. Overall, it is on the higher end of things in my opinion (as a college student) but would come here again because of the food! read more

Joule - Porchetta sandwich - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

*** 3.4 stars *** I was super impressed by their dinner menu last time (as shown in my last review), and I've since heard many compliments for their brunch. Therefore when my friends were in town this past weekend, I brought them here to try the brunch menu. Brunch here is consisted of two parts: buffet + one dish from the menu for $20. You can also go with that single dish for $15. The buffet theme rotates monthly. The food at the buffet looked small but delicate, so we went with the first option. Sadly, when we tried the buffet, we found out two things: 1. All food was vegetarian (half of them were vegan); 2. They didn't taste as good as they looked. Everything was fresh since we were the first round of reservations (10 AM), but the selection was very limited (about 6~7 options). None of them impressed me at all. I asked the waiter if we could have some meat options, but he said they would like to keep everything at the buffet accessible to everyone. I understand that. However, I still think 1~2 meat options don't hurt. For the main dish, we got two Stews, one Steak, and one Waffle. The Stew was extremely disappointing - a very mediocre mixture of kimchi and other ingredients, with two soft boiled eggs and toast on top. To be honest, I can make the same thing at home within 20 minutes. Since my friend and I got screwed by the Stew, and the other two friends seemed to be very satisfied with the Waffle and the Steak, we ordered one more of each. The Waffle was really good. The sesame waffle had this subtle honey sweet taste in it. The chicken fried steak was well fried and tasted wonderful with the butter. The Steak was delicious too. We asked for medium rare but I'd prefer rare. The portion was small compared to the Waffle though. Service was good, but don't forget about the 20% mandatory service charge. Total for four buffet brunches, two extra entrees, and four teas was ~$178, with service charge and tax included. Not worth it. Definitely not coming back for their brunch. read more

Joule - Stew (brunch menu) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This restaurant is spectacular. The food is top notch. Portion sizes are good and all the flavors are balanced. From the moment we walked in all the staff were extremely hospitable. They were welcoming and they gave us many great suggestions. They even gave us a dessert on the house. Not only was the food great, the atmosphere was so nice. The open kitchen was also really nice to see. It's a block up from the lake and the indoor outdoor setting allows for a nice breeze. It was also really nice to see the staff enjoying themselves. Towards the end of our meal, which was the end of dinner service the staff got to play their own music and sing and dance whilst cleaning up. All in all, take the drive out of the city to come to this restaurant. It's worth every dime and you will definitely not regret it. read more

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The first restaurant I've been to which offers tapas style Korean food. We were here for dinner and ordered the rice cakes, kimchi taster platter, fried shrimp and green onion pancakes. I don't normally like rice cakes but these were spicy and very well made. Very delicious. We loved the shrimp. The sauce was excellent. The kimchi platter and the scallion pancakes were decent. The portion sizes are smaller and you typically have to order 2 dishes per person. The restaurant has a good ambience and a big indoor space and outdoor seating area. We will definitely go back to try more of the entrees and the rice cakes of course! read more

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Joule is a relatively hip and modern Korean (fusion-ish?) restaurant located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The vibe is younger yet elegant - perhaps a good spot for a date or work dinner - and there are a variety of delicious dishes available on the menu. Some of the dishes we tried included: * Spicy rice cakes - these were highly recommended by friends, and they were quite good! Basically a large bowl of rice cakes (for those who are unfamiliar, it's almost a pasta-like texture) covered in a Korean red sauce/tomato sauce with a bit of kick and green onions. * Chinese broccoli - a great accompaniment, the way they prepared the vegetables was really tasty with garlic and nuts * That Short Rib Steak - unfortunately my picture came out super blurry, but there were about 6 pieces of steak with kimchi and red sauce. Really great tasting meat (tender, juicy, flavorful, and the sauces/accompaniments paired well) - probably the best dish of the night. * Scallops - came with lots of things on the plate including pomegranate seeds, melons, cilantro, and some sort of sauce. An eclectic and unique mix - and the scallops themselves were fresh and well-made. * Coconut shaved ice dessert - a good option for those seeking something lighter with a bit of fruit flavor. Nice coconut taste on the palate. Overall I was happy with the food here and think it would be worth a shot for anyone looking for nicer-ish dinner in the Fremont area. read more

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I'm so glad I got over my prejudice against asian-fusion joints and tried this place out. I'd say this place is more American tapas small plates with a Korean influence. The server who was tremendously attentive in a no-pressure sort of way recommended that we order family style. I came here with one other person so we were able to try out 3 dishes amongst ourselves, though it would be fun to come here with more people and have more variety. We ordered the "that" short rib steak, beef tartare and spicy rice cake with chorizo (an inventive riff on ddukboki). Everything was exceptionally tasty so it would be hard for me to pinpoint what was my favorite, though I have a special place in my heart for beef tartare and any establishment that serves it. I would come again for a special occasion. Cons: - Fairly expensive for what you get $$$$ - The kitchen is right smack dab in a small dining area, so the whole time we were there the place was very smoky, like how my kitchen looks after I overcook a steak and I just know the fire alarm's gonna go off. - Small dining space with lots of tables, so not great if crowds give you anxiety. Glad I got the opportunity to try it, but I'd probably only come back for a special occasion due to the price. read more

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

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It's my first time to be here and I have to say it did great job to surprise me with their dishes. They are a blend of different cultures. Kimchi, jalapeño with short rib steak was awesome! I never thought to put kimchi, jalapeños with steak and it came out great. They also put Korean spicy sauce on the side... not for sure if they added others in that sauce but it's really a good match! It's pity that the portion was too small for me. Others were so delicious. I love their dessert too. I have so many words to describe every dishes but I think photos can explain themselves. Anyway I put some photos and menu, you can check it out and give it a try. read more

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Sat at the bar and had the spicy rice cake, beef tartare, and Chinese scallion pancake. All were quite enjoyable. Staff was really nice. Good place to hang out. read more

Joule has always been such a lovely experience for me. The first time we dined here, we actually dined at their original location off of 45th in Wallingford. So many delicious items. Yum! I think the dish I remembered most was something made with rice cakes. Vague, I know, but its been years lol The last time I dined here, it was at their new location in Fremont last spring. I took my sisters in law here for a girls Brunch date and we all enjoyed the brunch buffet along with the courses that we ordered very much. Not sure if I attached the photos or not yet, but I will once my phone has been charged. :) Overall, Joule will always be on my list of Seattle restaurants for people to try/visit. Can't wait to dine here again once this crazy pandemic is over and done with. read more

We had an awesome experience at Joule. Folks in the reviews are calling this tapas-style, but I'd say it's more shareable small plates. The point is you get to try a ton of dishes - and you WANT to because it's all amazing. Joule turns Korean flavors and ingredients into dishes that are familiar and comforting, all while executing at a fine dining level. What it results in are dishes that are highly crave-able, flavorful and stunning. I would come just to eat the Chinese Scallion Pancake (not pictured because we were too excited to eat it). We also got and loved the Smoked Tofu Salad, Spicy Rice Cakes, Chinese Broccoli and Short Rib. Cocktails were delish and service was on point. Another reservation was ahead of us, but the team moved us to the bar to enjoy our desserts so we wouldn't feel rushed. Would recommend for date night or for a group so you can try lots of things. read more

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Experience was a bit of a disappointment. The food was ok, but just ok. Atmosphere lacking. Service was disorganized. Didn't think to take our drink orders. Served mains 10 minutes apart... there was two of us and we clearly each ordered our own main. So one dish got cold waiting for the other. Note a 4% service charge (on top of the minimum expected 20% tip). For anyone considering celebrating a birthday here, 8-10 different tables were also celebrating a birthday during our dinner, so not super special. Note on celebrations: for a birthday they send out a slice of blah ice cream cake with a candle--in addition to your dessert that they *strongly* encourage you into ordering. Had we know that the funfetti ube "celebration" cake would be delivered to the table we would have skipped ordering a dessert. Neither dessert was tasty enough to finish. Skip dessert. If you are still reading, here's what we ordered that is worth a mention. Kimchi trio - an actual highlight. Delicious. Steak tartar - good flavor but tough and chewy Smoked tofu with mushrooms- bland, but interesting texture combo. Marrow bone - undercooked --the marrow wasn't coming away from the bone, but tasty, would have been nice to get more than 1/2 a bone. Scallops - tasty but too small The kitchen isn't super accommodating with dietary restrictions. Avoid if you have allergies or restrictions. Walked away thinking it was too expensive for a mediocre dinner. read more

Service and ambiance was great. Food was served as shared plates but not sure really enough. I was still hungry after we left. Food was tasty but just small servings to be shared. Would have preferred to have my own meal instead of each dish a separate plate. Just not my thing but again food was tasty. read more

Joule is one of Seattle's finest restaurants. While Korean inspired, Joule departs far from any semblance of traditional Korean food, creating a fusion of Korea, chinese, French, italian, and whatever else the chef feels like on any given day. I remarked that if Joule wasn't so good, we would probably say they were confused about what they were trying to do. Some menu highlights include the spicy rice cakes with chorizo, the smoked tofu and mushroom salad, the beef tartare, the burratta with tomato salad (at a Korean place???), and the king salmon. Joule clearly has some Korean roots, but masterfully departs from them. Every dish you get served is "interesting"-- you've probably never seen anything like it. Despite that, though, it's delicious. It's flavorful, textured, new, unique, and so so good. On top of all of that this is a relatively reasonably valued meal. My last visit cam in around $150 for 2 people, which is a tremendous value for how good this food it. read more

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This place has been on my radar for a while now and was excited to try it out. We had a large group and so it was nice that they were able to accommodate for that. Originally, I was planning on doing the brunch buffet, but when I saw what the options were, I opt out of it. The theme was Malaysian, but whatever they had, wasn't really authentic Malaysian sides, it was more of just Asian. I was able to taste a few of the sides from my friends and thought the friend rice was probably the favorite. Also, there wasn't a lot of dishes for the buffet. As for the main dish, I got the egg shashuska which came out with two eggs, two smaller piece of toast all in this green sauce. The dish was a cold dish, so I was surprised but the flavor was there. My friend got the salad which was pretty disappointing because she said it tasted just like everything on the buffet so nothing special. I was also able to taste a little of the chicken and waffles and that was actually pretty decent. The sweet and savory combination they had going on was really good and the chicken was cooked well. Price wise, it is on the higher side. If you opt out the buffet part, each dish is $14. My dish and my friends salad dish was definitely not worth $14, it was very small. I think if they are going to do everything fixed price, the amount of food for each dish needs to justify the price. The chicken and waffles I thought was a decent price. Service wise, we had a large group so I can understand it can be hard for one waitress to manage. However, when we got our checks, there was a mistake on one of our friends and she completely denied/rejected it confidently. She eventually found out she was wrong and didn't really apologize either. Considering that there was an automatic 20% gratuity, service should be better than that. Overall, it was a good place to try once, but probably not going to come back. read more

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My mind has been blown by this great fusion restaurant. Things to order: spicy rice cakes, tofu, and THAT steak order, and joule box dessert It will literally change ur life read more

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Joule is the delicious and relaxing patio for a summer evening meal. The patio is beautiful and very well maintained. There's plenty of shade to stay cool in the sun while sipping on an ice cold cocktail or a glass of rose'. All cocktails were great. I can't recall the names of the ones we specifically drank, but my girlfriend had a great smoky tequila cocktail to start followed by the sangria (both delicious, though a touch more fruit would perfect the sangria). I had a summer-ey vodka drink that tasted like sunset over the beach. It was so good I ordered a second. All courses were fabulous. We started with the heirloom tomato salad, which tasted delicious with the cheese that it was served it and was beautiful to look at. For appetizers, we had a stone crab dish (can't recall the name) and a scallion pancake with roe. Highly recommend both, but particularly the crab was fantastic. Finally, for mains we had the salmon and the shrimp. Both of them highly recommended. Definitely recommend Joule to anyone looking for great food on a beautiful patio. Restaurant does a great job managing COVID and enforcing COVID-related policies. Thanks for a great experience! read more

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Place is fantastic and impossible to get into without reservations.. the kalbi steak and bone marrow is really all that is needed. Take what they serve and don't ask for iterations as everything seems to pair well. Cheap date for less than 200. or night out for 3 for 400 so a pretty good deal! read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This review is only for their happy hour. Came here to meet a few friends after work for happy hour and we ordered a few dishes to share. We got the smoked tofu salad, steak salad, kalbi burger, and Chinese broccoli. We were pretty impressed by everything we ordered. This was the first time we've tried smoked tofu and it really did have a super smoked flavor which was nice. The steak salad was good, came out medium rare. We really liked the kalbi burger, I would definitely order it again just for myself (lol) but I wish it came with a heartier side like fries or something. The burger came with some pickled veggies, which was the first time i've seen. The broccoli was also good, nothing stood out to me about it but good to have some veggies as well. Overall, would definitely recommend this place as a great happy hour spot! read more

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

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BEST TOFU DISH I'VE EVER HAD @joulerestaurant 3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA * The last time I went to @joulerestaurant was when they still had their AMAZING BRUNCH. After they closed it during the pandemic, I always intended on going back because of all the great recommendations I heard about for dinner. My partner, Sam, and my friends surprised me for dinner and it was the best time - good ambiance, great food, amazing company! * Here's what we ordered: Smoked Tofu Beef Tartare Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Buns Trio of Kimchi Chinese Broccoli Spicy Rice Cakes Dan Dan Noodles "That" Short Rib Steak Seared Salmon * Everything was so flavorful and juicy! If I had to pick my top 2, it would be the Smoked Tofu and "That" Short Rib Steak. The Smoked Tofu was a perfect temperature and texture with a strong smoky umami flavor that complements the mushrooms. I could have eaten a whole order by myself and understand why it's so highly recommended . "That" Short Rib Steak is marinated in their special kalbi sauce and grilled to a juicy perfection - melt in your mouth worthy ! Definitely will be coming back for both of these addicting dishes and some others on my mind like the Geoduck Black Rice and Kalbi Burger ! #eatswitherinn *Disclaimer - they are a little on the pricy side for the portion size but still so good and worth trying!* read more

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A lot of my friends highly recommended this place. Everything was tasty, but a bit overpriced. We got: - steak spring rolls w/ mole - pretty interesting combo, and the steak was nice and tender, almost a bit raw which I liked - wagyu bavette steak - I purposely avoid "that" short rib, since I had read some disappointing reviews. This steak was very nicely cooked, and the flavors were very Vietnamese-French. However, it was definitely not worth $26. - mackerel w/ green curry chimichurri - Our favorite. Not fishy at all. I wish there were more curry in that chimichurri. We dined in during COVID times. The (garage style) doors were open up to the patio area. which we could not get a seat at. However, it was incredibly hot indoors with absolutely no air conditioning or air. The bill had a 4% service charge added for employees' benefits, but our waitress did not mention anything when she gave us the check. Not that I don't want to support staff during this challenging time, it was just odd to not have said anything. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by all the unique flavor combinations within Joule's Korean-inspired emtrees and Bahamas-inspired breakfast buffet! I wasn't crazy about the coffee, but my friend got the "Taste of Freedom" cocktail which I would highly recommend, it was very citrusy and flavorful! In general I felt like some of the menu items were odd pairings, like the hash which included a mackerel salad but no eggs--on some items it seemed like there might be too much going on or a few too many flavors going around. Then again I came here to try something new and really liked the flavor combinations I did get to try! First, the Bahamas buffet was bright and colorful, with flavors like curry, guava, and pickled veggies that went together well. The pineapple shortbread for dessert was my favorite part! Honestly I filled up a little too much on the buffet options while waiting for the entree, but that didn't stop me from really enjoying it anyway! I got the Bao which was not exactly what I expected but was a very fluffy exterior filled with chorizo, with green apple kimchee on the side. The two friends I went with ordered the stew and the waffle which were both excellent! The stew came with 2 perfectly-liquid-yolk eggs and perfect bread for dipping. The waffle today was with chicken-fried steak instead of fried chicken, and each bite was super tender and buttery, the waffle was a perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

Joule - Bao (plus some of the Bahamas-themed buffet items in the back) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came back in the era that is COVID for outdoor patio seating. They had the whole COVID situation under good control with masks, hand sanitizer and menus were not reused. We tried numerous dishes all of which were fantastic. The only one that I wasn't a huge fan of was sadly the bone marrow. The scallion pancake was divine and I loved the creme fraiche as an accompaniment. The smoked tofu was a huge hit! Only complaint was it was quite oily. Roasted cauliflower was also delicious and how can you go wrong with anything topped with bonito flakes?!? The answer... you can't :) I had had the spicy rice cake previously and knew it was phenomenal and so we got it again. Spoiler alert. Still awesome! My entree was a lovely salmon with ramp puree. The didn't skimp on the size of the dish either. The joule box dessert is a lovely refreshing end to a delicious meal and especially perfect on a hot summer evening. read more

I dined at joule 5/7/24 for my birthday and had a bad experience. I wrote a review on open table and have not received an apology. So, I would like to share that aspect of customer service with everyone, and would like you to see my original review. Overall I had a lovely time. I was celebrating a birthday with good company, we came to spend money, eat and drink our way through the menu. Most plates were delicious and thought there was a lot of balance, flavor and freshness to the plates. However I was put in a position where it left me feeling salty towards joule. I am not one to write reviews, but felt the need to publicly share my experience. My issue is regarding their octopus. When we received it, my partner graciously cut it into bite size pieces so it could be served to our table. The first bite was inedible, it was a piece closer to the beak, but was comparable to chewing on a piece of rubber. After chewing on it for about a minute, i was finally able to swallow it. Someone else tried it and complained about the chewiness of it. I tried a smaller piece, to no avail. Either it was not a good product, or it was not cooked properly. All of that said, that experience is not why I'm writing this review. I'm disappointed that when I told my server, they took the plate away and told us they would not refund us for it. I do not fault my server for that, however I do fault the management. It's not behavior conducive to retaining a clientele, and in fact, I will not be returning. As a side note, the 4% service charge is also a little weird. I understand the tipping policy is in a state of change nationally as well as locally. However, it's strange when joule, itself, is retaining those tips. I much rather just give that tip to the employee themselves. I've been apart of a couple class action lawsuits where the service staff sued the employer for behavior similar. If anyone on the service staff ever feels like they are not receiving their fair share of that 4% service charge, I suggest they explore their labor rights. read more