Brunch here is the epitome of wanting to try something new but still having a delicious variety of breakfast influenced staples. If you are looking for the basic egg scrambles or omelette, this place is not for you. My friend and I came here and got the brunch standard which costs $20 and including a main dish and their brunch buffet. The main dish included a healthy variety of Asian inspired dishes. I got the Hash which had a potato hash, chili remoulade and smoked mackerel salad. This didn't have the usual "egg" touch brunch had by the combination of the crunch from the hash and the salad was perfectly balanced. HOWEVER it was far too oily. The hash was not properly drained so there was a lot of residue oil left on the plate which left a oily film on your palate. I would've given them 5 stars if not for this problem. The buffet rotates monthly so this month it was Jamaican themed. This was by far my favorite part just because these delicious bite sized appetizers were enough to give a well intro to the months theme and satiate your hungry just enough until your dish arrived. I will return for next months Chinese New Year themed read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Agh. What a bummer. I came here after reading reviews and had high expectations, and was SUPER disappointed. I highly recommend skipping this place and going elsewhere if you are in the area. The reasons for such a low rating for this place.. 1. The service- I agree with several of the reviews on here that the service is absolutely terrible. We tried to flag down a waiter/waitress 5 times, with no result. We were siting at the bar and the bartender was so busy that he never refilled our water, got our check, or helped us. We literally waved at the waitstaff with our arm in the air and they were looking in our direction, but no service. It was actually quite appalling 2. The food- Many of the dishes were far too salty. The Crispy eggplant dish along with the Flank steak had great flavor profiles but were extremely salty which overpowered the dish. The Geoduck fried rice was yummy but they definitely skimped on the geoduck and it ended up tasting like seaweed fried rice. This one was actually a little too bland and oily. Furthermore, the food took a long time to come out. 3. The price- way too overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. The steak we had was not a high quality cut at all and was 25 dollars for a mediocre steak. We ended up going to a taqueria after ordering 3 entrees for 2 people because the amount was so tiny. 4. The tip- Tip is automatically applied to the order, which might explain the terrible service we got. Automatically adding it may have discouraged staff from trying? Who knows. TLDR: Skip this place, head somewhere else. Food and service make for two thumbs down. read more

Favorite restaurant in Seattle. Husband asked me to "go steady" after our first date here. Great flavors exceptional staff.

Yay! First time at Joule for brunch and the buffet theme was Bahamian! Everything was yummy flavors, including the "conch" stew, made with mushrooms. The only disappointment was the sweet roll which was just dough. I have read about much better bready options. We ordered Hash, which, if you like smoked mackerel, was delicious. It would be even better with poached eggs on top. Also got Grits, which I loved. I started with a virgin Bloody Mary, which was so spicy tasty! And the coffee was quite good. Service can be iffy when there's the automatic 20% added on. Everyone here was pleasant and friendly and accommodating, but our server seemed to have an aversion to clearing dirty dishes. I really like the themed buffet idea, which means we can go back again for new tastes! read more

I've wanting to come here since I went to revel this feb (which was also bomb) and finding out they have a sister restaurant Joule! Kalbi burger was suuuper flavorful and was def my favorite out of all the dishes, and the mackerel made me believe I like cooked fish again. Also the service is top notch here!! There was a small mishap with serving food that I'm allergic to but they kept checking on me and even gave us free apps. Since we were celebrating my bfs promotion they even brought out a ube icecream cake w a candle on it id highly recommend making a reservation here waaaay before hand, we were lucky to get a reservation at 8pm on a Friday. read more

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So good! Every dish was better than the next. My only regret is that we didn't order two of everything - especially the rice cakes. Can't wait to go back - and won't are that mistake again! read more

Another great find in Seattle. Food, service & ambiance all great. Gave it 4 stars only because the moment we finished desert they asked us to vacate the table. Could have used a few more minutes to enjoy the meal. read more

I really wanted to love this place and was looking forward to it since it had high ratings. Sadly I wasn't that impressed. We went as a large group with coworkers and tried the buffet. The theme was Malaysian food with a choice of an entree. The buffet food was way too pungent. They were heavy-handed with the flavorings, and it was too overpowering to be that enjoyable. In addition, my entree portion (shrimp grits) was tiny although the taste was decent. Not the best shrimp grits - it was just ok. My husband got the chicken and waffles... chicken was fine but the waffles weren't crispy... if anything it was on the soggy side. There's better grub out there, especially for the price. Not to mention, our waitress got our check wrong...and then started to deny/argue when corrected... and then when she "corrected" it, it was still wrong. read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm on a road trip across the country, trying to get some mouthfuls of various places on Bon Appetite's top 50 restaurants of 2018. Joule was on that list. I came here for happy hour on my way to Canada, and it was a delight. I sat at the bar, made friends with the bartender and some other guests, who eventually offered some octopus to me (it was delicious). I ordered the yellow curry pickled beets, which came with fig and olives. It was pretty good, hit the spot for that vinegar taste. Next, I went with the smoked tofu. V smoky and yummy, but next time I wouldn't pair the two. After that, i got some chinese broccoli, which had a walnut pesto. The food was good, but I probably couldn't afford to eat here were it not for happy hour. read more

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Great little place amazing atmosphere with well formulated dishes that hit your taste buds in all the right ways. I went with a friend on a Sunday night and they were pretty packed there were no tables available when we arrived but they have a good amount of bar seating both attached and separate from the bar so that's where we sat there. It's well lit and bright kind of counter to the typical dark and grungey vibe of most Seattle establishments. That I feel is usually used to hide structural flaws and the general filth that we all know and love. This place lacks that but has it's on unique charm. The decor is nice, artsy and new. Our server was polite and knowledgeable about the menu he also let us know that the dish I ordered takes a little longer to cook so we should probably get an appetizer (most likely just a clever way to up-sale but he did a good job of making it come across as helpful info to consider so we played along) We had Chinese broccoli with walnut pesto to start then black sesame noodles both were a little on the oily side but that's not uncommon for Asian cuisine. The broccoli was more savory but not biter it definitely looked and tasted more like a type of leafy green. As for the noodles the dish was sweet at first then mellowed out towards the end. I went with the double baked potato with bonito something and beef I forgot to write it down while I was stuffing my face. It's an amazing dish though with well balanced flavors. Very well seasoned but not Spicy. Overall I would say for a more upscale experience without completely breaking the bank this is the place for you. The food is on point. Most meals ranged from $12-17 with the steak meals getting closer to $30. The cocktails were $10-16 and most beer was around $6 Definitely would be a good place to show your more sophisticated side to a date ;) Ps, they have a nice fire pit outside with protection from the rain and most of then wind. Cheers read more

Very nice and chick restaurant. Very nice and soothing ambience. Open kitchen concept where one can smell the food being prepared. Food is well presented. However it is a little pricy and the portions are kind of small. I guess this is more like a fine dining place. Geoduck fried rice is very tasty but a bit too oily. Short ribs are tender but portion is too small. Grilled octopus is just so so, nothing to shout about. Bone marrow and sesame noodle are tasty. read more

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It was our first time here and luckily we found some street parking nearby. It was quiet when we came around 11 am for brunch. The deco was trendy and bright with open kitchen so reminded me of other restaurant, Revel. When we walked in, we saw buffet style food by the bar and they looked delicious. The hostess greeted us right away. As we sat down, the server explained to us about the menu, it's $19 per person when we picked any entrees along with the brunch buffet dishes. Some entrees might up-charge you $3 more. We ordered sesame waffle with chicken fried steak and steak with eggs. They had rotating theme every month for the buffet food. It's like tapas and sophisticated not boring. When the food arrived, it reminded me of the combination of east and west. Black sesame waffle tasted fluffy and breading of the chicken fried steak was like Japanese style katsu. The flavors of sweetness and savory mixed so well. For my steak, it was so tender and juicy. I always liked eggs on my food regardless where it came from. The service was efficient. After we got home, we couldn't stop thinking about the food. We might even dream about that tonight. It's our first time but it definitely won't be the last! read more

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Really cute spot to meet up with friends. The covered outside area is awesome. I would come back here for the drinks alone but the food was also amazing. read more

Joule - The name had a question mark in it and it has tequila and citrus in it. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The service was great and the food was great. We managed to get a table for two on Friday night without any reservations but as soon as they opened we got there. The courtyard is really comfortable and completely covered with warm fire. read more

Visited the restaurant based on all the glowing reviews. We were a group of 11 and went with the Chef's choice for a multi course meal. The restaurant and staff had a friendly warm vibe, and was the only good part. Overall, the food was overpriced and arrogant. A lot of it was overly garlicky dishes wrapped in a fancy names. Skip the Chinese scallion pancake, Roasted radish salad, Pea vine Lyonnaise, Chinese broccoli. The Kombu cured mackerel and Bavette may be palatable, but none that says wow!! Even the cocktails were mediocre. Finally, if you have a complex South Asian palette, skip this place altogether. read more

Joule is probably my favorite place to brunch in all of Seattle. I've had dinner here before with 4 friends and we did family style, trying 6 or 7 different dishes, which were all exceptional; however, brunch still tops it, hands down (imo). The chicken fried steak and black sesame waffle is SOoooOOoo!! good!! When I first cut into the meat I was bewildered at the pink color until I asked the server to please explain, to which she kindly informed me that it's steak, NOT CHICKEN. I had no idea. My worries about consuming undercooked chicken immediately disappeared though. The portion is huge and proportioned so well. One bite of chicken to go with each bite of waffle--perfecto. They dollop a spoonful of cream on the chicken which is clearly (and deliciously) made in house and then garnish it with a decent amount of cilantro. Didn't realize this pairing would taste so good until I took the perfect bite--sesame waffle, chicken fried steak, cream, cilantro, and perfectly warmed maple syrup. Dies and goes to heaven. This is how Joule became the best fusion restaurant in my universe. The other dish I always get for brunch is the steak which I order rare. It's sprinkled with the chunky sea salt, which is a must on steaks for me now, and comes with a side of two eggs cooked your way, as well as a fresh green salad. The steak is so juicy and perfect and heavenly. I seriously smile so big with each bite. The salad is also a mixture of quality greens (love anything with arugula) and the citrusy dressing is a great combination. I am too lazy to go into the details of each item I've tried for dinner, but basically, get the steak and the BONE MARROW!! Also, actually, the geoduck fried rice and the crispy eggplant were probably dishes I wouldn't order again. read more

This place is overhyped. Their food is way too salty, like everything is too salty... the service was ok tho.

We love the geoduck black rice. The little bean create an interesting texture, the geoduck is sweet and tender. Short rib steak is very tasty. The source on the bone marrow is special with a little bit spicy, perfect for the bone marrow. The smoked tofu is interesting. However i was little disappointed on the kimchi. It is a little bit plain. The desert Joule box has very combination, I like the circuit favor in it. read more

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Joule for brunch... oh so good! My boyfriend and I were looking for a good brunch place on Sunday at around 11:30am and didn't want to go somewhere with a long wait so we called Joule and found out they had open seats. I'm so glad we came here! Their brunch menu is a mix between an entree/buffet. You get to choose one main dish, which they'll cook for you in the open kitchen, and you get to eat a bunch of side options while you wait. The theme of the buffet options rotates every month and this month it was French. Everything I tried was new to me, but they all were so delicious! There was a lot of flavor in every bite. Now for the entrees. I got the revel breakfast and my boyfriend got the chicken steak and waffles. The steak and waffles were so good! Those waffles are pretty filling though. My dish was a typical breakfast dish with eggs and bread and BACON. Omg, the bacon! It was so good. It's not the type of bacon that you expect at most breakfast joints. This bacon was thick and reminded me of pork belly. I usually like thin crispy bacon, but this was the complete opposite and I absolutely loved it! The restaurant itself is really cute. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Our waiter (I forgot his name) was nice, attentive and helpful when I had questions. I would definitely come back again! read more

Joule - Revel bfast. That bacon tho... - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First, I'd like to say the mackerel dish and raspberry lychee spoon cake dessert were delicious, and the vibes and service were excellent! However, strictly on food, it was not worth the price. The type of food and and quantity did not match the price tag. For two people we got the green onion pancake (which was tiny), spicy rice cakes, and tofu salad. These dishes felt more like snacks, and although pretty tasty, just too small. read more

3.5 stars. We have high expectation for Joule because of Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, and really wanted to like the food. But unfortunately our experience didn't deliver. I hope the constructive criticism would be beneficial for the restaurant. The service was excellent. The manager Brandie was great in communication and very accommodating to our needs. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive. The cocktail we ordered was delightful. The food was overall underwhelming. Expect small portion for the price. We liked the rice cake and mackerel. Both dishes were delicious and seasoned with balance. A couple of the dishes we ordered were executed rather poorly. Some parts of our steak was burnt and chewy. The worst was the geoduck fried rice. It was wet and barely had any slices of geoduck. It's basically a little rice and some chopped green onion. The dish is $19 before tax and tip. The ventilation or (the lack of?) inside the restaurant also took away from the experience. We were sitting across the kitchen (not even that close) and ended up smelling like grease from head to toe. To take care of your staff and customers, you can't have an open kitchen without a powerful hood. read more

I was looking very forward to this place. I love Korean fusion and the food in the photos looked delicious. We came here for brunch and they have a small buffet added to an entree u order for $19. Hubby got porcetta egg sandwich and I got the pork bao. The waiter warned it wasn't like a traditional bao. The bao looked like an everything bagel (except it was bread) stuffed with pickled sweet veggies and BBQ pork belly. The "non-traditional" bao was very small and too sweet. Hubby's sandwich was not bad but not too impressive. The bread smelled of too much of melted butter. The buffet had some good items like this sweet savory grits with dried shrimp and pickled veggies but the other items were just ok. I think it was overpriced for the amount u get and that's coming from someone who rarely finishes her orders. U think "o buffet for $19 with an entree from the kitchen, what a deal" but when u see the buffet, it's more like finger foods/cocktail hour o doeuvres. I am guessing the dinner menu may be more impressive than this brunch. read more

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Made reservations for dinner to celebrate for a special occasion. The service was great and the food was wonderful.

We visited on a Sunday with a large group. It was a work dinner and we didn't have to worry about paying, so we had a particularly good time. We got the rice cakes, bone marrow, scallion pancakes, and smoked tofu for the table. All were super tasty and good for sharing. The smoked tofu was very interesting, and it was incredible they were able to get so much flavor into it. For my main I got scallops which were cooked really well and the sauce was pretty tasty. I'm not sure if I would visit if I had to pay since the portions were rather small for the price, but everything they had was amazing. read more

Okay... The Bacon!!! Enough said! But Yelp won't let me leave such a short review, so here's more... We were there for brunch on Sunday. For their brunch service, Joule strays from their Korean cuisine platform. Instead they have a little themed buffet of small bites (the theme changes every week). You order a main course off of the menu; then while you wait for your meal to come, you can amuse yourself with the buffet items. I took one of each item offered at the buffet, but I don't remember what all of them were. A couple were just okay, but most of them were delicious. I would have gone back for seconds on my favorites, but by then our main courses had arrived. I'd had a hard time deciding between the waffle and the french toast, but I ended up ordering the french toast (w/kaya, garam masala cherry compote, and cocoa nib crumb). It was yummy. The french toast is made from really fluffy, thickly-cut bread. According to Google, "kaya" is coconut jam, but what I got seemed more like a heavenly cloud of incredibly light yet silky whipped coconut cream (it might have been made with an aerator). I wanted more of that! Now, about that bacon. Each slice is super thick; I was told that each slice is a quarter pound! And it's also glazed with maple, and then the maple is caramelized. This bacon is SO good! We ordered an extra piece for the table, so I got to have a few bites. Moral of the story: be sure to order a side of bacon if it doesn't automatically come with your meal. We would like to come back here again for future brunches. I'm sure that the buffet will be great no matter what the theme is. And I still want to try some of the other menu items. read more

In the area for a night while on our way to Vancouver BC. Made a reservation day of.... Things started off well. The person who we thought was the hostess (she was actually the bartender in funky colored crocs) greeted us at the door and led us to our table which was outside under a covered patio with a fire pit. Mind you it was 20 degrees outside in the middle of a winter storm warning. It was freezing. We tried to tough it out for about 10 min but there was no way we could sit thru a whole meal at that temperature outside. I kindly asked the hostess/bartender if there was a table inside that we could we moved too. (We were prepared to do a take out if there was none, no problem... no harm in asking right?). BIG MISTAKE. The hostess/bartender responded "I don't think so but I'll check". That was the last words she said to us.... 10 min later she comes back to our outside table and starts removing our dinnerware and water without saying one word too us. No "we have a table inside for you if you can just wait a few minutes". Nothing. She continues this for 3 trips moving our flatware and still not acknowledging us or informing us they have a table for us and able to move us inside. Finally on her 3rd trip we get a "follow me" and then she walks away (doesn't even wait to see if we are following her inside). We get to our new, inside table and still no response. Hostess/bartender just points to our table and walks away. We have never been treated so poorly at a restaurant ever. We had no problem ordering our food to go and having a nice comfortable dinner back at our hotel and did not have the intention of inconveniencing anyone. The food was ok. A little underwhelming and portions were small for the price. read more

The food here is next level. So many wonderful flavors and unique dishes. Our favorites were the Chinese scallion pancake, short rib steak, and spicy rice cake. The cocktails were wonderful too. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun, unique, delicious dining experience. read more

This place offers a seasonal menu. When we went on Saturday, this place was offering an Italian brunch buffet for $19. You order a main entree and get all you can eat self-serve side items. The side-items were not very good, 3-stars at best. The main entree is decent but not spectacular. My steak was tender but lacking some flavor. Finally, just be aware that this place charges a mandatory %20 gratuity for all customers. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in the city and currently the only place in Seattle that consistently surprises and inspires. Joule is a restaurant that you need to order without shying away from ingredients that you "normally don't like or are put off by" and you're trust will be handsomely rewarded. In my case this meant giving mezcal, bone marrow and tapioca another chance resulting in experiences that stuck with me and were intense enough to make me recall sense memories from childhood. read more

There's magic in the rich, fatty salt of fried chicken, tempered by the sugar of maple syrup and a crispy waffle. And there's a satisfaction in having breakfast and dinner at once. The chicken and waffles is on point along with the weekends brunch buffet. This spot is definitely a must for brunch. read more

Joule - Say less! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ive heard a ton of hype over this asian fusion place so I decided to give it a shot. First impression is that this restaurant is definitely an upscale place by simply looking at the decor & layout. Lots of windows so there was lots of natural light as well. I was drawn in to come during brunch as you had access to the "buffet" if you purchased an entree ($18). I personally can eat a landfill so I was very intrigued by the idea. The entrees alone were fantastic. Everyone in my group loved their meals, but the buffet was a really nice addition. The buffet wasn't so much a traditional buffet where it was filled with entrees, but it was a variety of well done appetizers. You could tell that the flavor profiles were complex & deep but it wasnt too overwhelming and heavy at the same time. The buffet theme seems to rotate monthly, and it was Mediterranean when i went. I loved brunch here and I would definitely come back another month when the buffet theme rotates again. I would recommend checking this spot out! read more

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Beautiful ambiance and attractive menu items, but I was underwhelmed. I love family style but was still hungry after my group of four finished 7 dishes total. The wagyu was good, but nothing to write home about, and the cauliflower was similarly okay. The rice cakes with chorizo were the best thing on the menu. I'm not a mackerel fan, but my friends enjoyed it and it was cooked well. Overall impression is that the restaurant vibe is nice, but none of the food was standout and would make me want to return. read more

Came for brunch. service was good, food was just ok. I got the waffle and chicken fried steak which had a good portion size. Waffle was good, chicken fried steak was bland, lacked seasoning. Also needed more syrup, it was a very light drizzle. The theme of the buffet was Irish and had interesting little bites like corned lamb, bread cracker and jalapeño dip, a cabbage salad I can't remember the name of, and bread pudding. They were fun tastes to enjoy while waiting for the food to be made. Also had an Irish morning (think that's what it's called) that was pretty tasty. One thing I noticed--inconsistent portion sizes. The other folks in my group ordered the shrimp and grits, revel breakfast, and sandwich. The portion sizes for each varied quite a bit. read more

Joule - Black sesame waffle + chicken fried steak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

WOW!!! I got the recommendation from my friend who heard this place is good. From the outside, it would be hard to tell how amazing this place is. I would recommend to make a reservation a head of time. Although we did not have a reservation, they were able to seat us at the chef's bar (which had a great view of the kitchen and the chefs cooking the food). It was fun to watch they cook our and other people's meal! Now onto the best part.... the food. My brother and I were not that hungry but we ordered 3 dishes: the beef carpaccio, rice cakes, and octopus. If you watch Iron chef and have to grade the presentation of the food, taste and creativity. I would give each dish a 10/10/10. Simply amazing with the right balance, acidity, flavor, portion and elegance. Everything on the menu looked delicious and watching them cook the each dish was simply amazing. Check this place out if you visit Seattle or if you are a local. read more

Fantastic food & service! I had such a great experience here that I came back the next day for dinner again hahaha. My favorite appetizer is probably the smoked tofu... It's a chilled tofu dish which I was initially taken back by since it's smoked but it's really, really good. I also enjoyed the beef tartare & geoduck fried rice very much! As my mom & I are korean, we definitely tasted the Korean elements in these dishes. The geoduck fried rice tasted like the ocean & seaweed but in such a nostalgic way. I also tried the spicy rice cakes & a wagyu steak but I felt like those were mediocre. The steak was surprisingly kinda tough even though it's wagyu? But i've heard great comments about "That" short rib steak, so Ill have to try that one next time! I was really impressed by the service as well. I've had bad service as of late at other restaurants so it was refreshing to be treated so kindly for once. I think the one con of this place is that since portions are relatively small, you have to order at least 4 dishes for just two people... so the bill can get pretty expensive! But it's definitely worth checking out at least once :) read more

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You may not think of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper when you think of Seattle, but one bite into the scallops at Joule and I knew, in the deepest recesses of my soul, that A Star was Born. Or had been born, and continued to shine bright like a diamond, because this food transcends space and time and will leave an incandescent imprint on my palate for light years to come. Creative combos that stun the senses, perfectly paired wines, and a lovely, lovely atmosphere. If you want to dine well, go here. read more

Staff is friendly but price on Yelp is incorrect by 31% before tax. Realized the receipt was $13 higher, before tax, than what's posted on Yelp when I got home. Called the restaurant staff and they said will contact the social media person to update the price, guess it's been wrong on Yelp since the price was posted. Maybe I've never been to a fancy restaurant like this but an AUTOMATIC 20% gratuity added to a PICK-UP order is outrageous... read more

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whoa, i dropped in for hh and thought joule was better than it used to be. I've not even been here since it moved but it was good. I sat at the bar, had a cocktail, loved the deconstructed shrimp cocktail. I watched in envy as some of the other HH dishes passed by my greedy little eyes. They got moist for a couple of moments. Sighs. I was on my way somewhere else to eat and didn't want to fill up. I will be back. I like the space a lot more and I'm sorry I doubted you, Joule. read more

Didn't come with the reservation, and there was ample seating at the bar for three. Their brunch is pretty cool, they do a themed sides buffet which is unlimited, really tasty, and again the theme changes each month which is really cool. You get to choose your entrée options, I was a big fan of the shrimp and grits, the portion is small, but it is really well done. If you are pretty hungry, I would maybe avoid that one though. We also ordered the chicken and waffles, which was solid, I wouldn't say it was particularly special, but it was good. And then the bacon was delicious, like a combination between bacon and pork belly. I think brunch is definitely worth a visit and a great deal at $20 for your entrée and the branch side buffet. read more

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What to get: "That" Short Rib Steak, Black Sesame Noodle Good food, okay cocktails. Always so packed, as a walk-in we were able to get in for a 20-30mins dining since they were fully booked with rsvp that day. They offered us a table whose rsvp was for an hour later if we could finish in 30 mins or so -- much appreciated since we were starving. Service was quick. Food were quite good. We loved the Black Sesame Noodle and That Short Rib Steak the most. For appetizers we got Beef Tartare and Smoked Tofu. and we got the Joule Box for dessert. read more

Joule - "that" short rib steak, joule box, black sesame noodle, beef tartare, smoked tofu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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