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Service: 5+ stars for Donna who was our server. Ambiance: 4 stars- noise about average bit the tables were set far apart which was nice Food: 4.5 stars Street parking but we lucked out right in front. We got ordered the smoked tofu, green tea duck, spicy rice cakes, mackerel. The duck and rice cakes were my favorite. It was just enough for 3 of us (not big eaters). We also got a complimentary dessert for a birthday celebration and we also orders the strawberry potentially cake. We would definitely come back to try more as the burger and short ribs looked good.
Came here for Seattle restaurant week and had an overall decent time. We had reservations and they were able to add a last minute alteration to the reservation (adding a high chair). Our table was ready as soon as we got there and there's a decent amount of street parking around. Our server was very friendly and welcoming. Food also came out at a decent pace. All the staff there were actually very friendly. Food wasn't my favorite, and at $65 per person for SRW, I don't think it was worth it. The bacon and shrimp dumplings were good and the sauce was excellent. But the second course, the wagyu, left a lot to be desired. Everyone got inconsistent sized portions and each of our meats were incredibly rare, so it was very chewy and hard to cut through. Sauce was good on this one as well though. Dessert was solid. Panna cotta was decent but the crumble cake was great. I'd come back and try their other stuff. But wouldn't go out of my way for it.
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.
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.
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.
Be sure to book a reservation just in case. This is an Asian fusion inspired restaurant with flavors that enlighten your palate with warm and savory dishes, leaving you cleaning every plate on the table. The roasted halibut with the nori puree provided a creamy pairing for the savory dish. A side of Chinese broccoli and salad added the right amount of wonderful greenery to the table leaving us full and refreshed from a health dinner.
Food was delicious... we enjoyed the scallion pancake with salmon roe, scallion noodles, rice cakes, kimchi, mackerel and steak. The mackerel and steak were standouts. Both proteins were well prepared, so tasty and just delicious. This is absolutely worth a repeat visit.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
We have been coming here for several years, and continue to be impressed by the consistency and quality of both the food and service. The rice cakes are a must have. The squid ink fried rice is a personal favorite though may be too fish-forward for some. This time we got the steak and mackerel - both were delicious. The desserts never disappoint either. If you're going in fall 2023 there is a lot of construction on the street so plan extra time for parking!. read more
5 months ago
To be completely frank, this place makes my wallet sad... but it makes my tummy really happy! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the space was very warm and cozy. The only unfortunate bit is that portions small, and we left still hungry. Here's what we ordered: * Kalbi burger: I had no idea a burger could be this good. The patty was a thick, juicy slab and the sauces were spot on. The burger was stacked tall with ingredients, and it really gives other burger-dedicated joints a run for their money. * Toothpick pork belly: The bite-sized chunks of pork belly were again juicy and tasty. It came with some lettuce and radish for us to assemble small wraps with. This was possibly my favorite dish of all of them. * Spicy rice cake: The rice cakes were crispy on the outside (I've never had them crispy before) and chewy on the inside -- this was possibly the best rice cake I've had. Very interesting in its Americanized form, but we loved it! We also ordered some other dishes pictured below, but the above 3 were the highlights of the meal. Granted, all of the food was delicious, and once I muster up the courage, I'll be sure to go back! You really can't go wrong with any of the food here. Just be aware of the small portions. read more
1 year ago
We had a delicious meal at Joule, famous for its owner and chef Rachel Yang, who had competed in Iron Chef and multi-nominated for James Beard. Reservations need to be made at least a week ahead for weekends. The interior is cleanliness, utilitarianly crisp, with a refreshed vibe with their plants. It's modern homey. Our server is advised us the dishes are tasting size and suggested ordering 4 or 5. This time, we chose 4, to save room for gelato later. Hehe. Their menu varies like a fresh sheet. Our meal is from a little while ago, and I was impressed that comparable dishes have the same prices despite the tremendous inflation. Slow clap! Rounding up the rating due to this. The Food: Melon Salad, $14 - 4 Stars Menu: Served with cucumber, sea beans, yogurt vinaigrette, shiso We both liked this a lot, especially the melon pieces. This dish is very refreshing and great for the summer. Crispy Cauliflower, $14 - 5 Stars Menu: Served with gulai curry, green olive tapenade This unexpected combination works surprisingly well. Fried cauliflower is just so delicious. Steelhead Trout, $27 - 5 Stars Menu: Served with patty pan squash, chanterelle mushrooms, and corn larb I love a piece of fish that is cooked to perfection - crispy skin with tender meal. Served with (I think) a squash based sauce on the plate, this dish is so good. Coulotte, $30 - 5 Stars Menu: Served with heirloom tomato, perilla panko, thai basil Joule is a modern Korean steakhouse, so of course hubby must have meat! This too was perfectly prepared. Each piece is a beautiful red and pink on the inside. read more
Worth the try: beef tartare, Chinese scallion pancake, kimchi trio, spicy rice cake, "that" short rib steak, Joule box Tip: Make reservations in advance! This place can get packed. Bonus tip: Bring some friends to enjoy more dishes for this tapa-style meal. Beef tartare ($15): raw beef served with Asian pear, pine nut, hiki, aji Amarillo aioli, served with a light chip. Has a refreshing, citrusy flavor to it. Chinese scallion pancake ($17): pancakes served with smoked salmon roe, chili crunch oil, crème fraiche. Thin and crunchy, the sauce and roe makes this a unique dish that's worth the try! Comes with 8 pieces. Bone marrow ($17): bone marrow topped with spicy anchovy butter and leek, comes with side of toasted bread pieces. Delicious, fatty, and buttery, as expected of bone marrow. Great to try but pretty expensive for what it is. Kimchi trio ($12): pickled cabbage and other various vegetables. Of all the salad choices, this sounded like the most interesting one. Really enjoyed the seasonal pickled cucumber and asparagus since it had the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. Spicy rice cake ($20): flat tteokbokki with chorizo and pickled mustard greens. My favorite dish! Crispy rice cakes with lots of flavor from the chorizo, reminds me of the crispy rice bits at the bottom of a stone pot bibimbap. "that" Short rib steak ($33): kalbi with grilled kimchi served with a gochujang sauce. Pretty basic grilled meat dish with some pieces being chewier or fatter than the others, but still worth the try. Kombu cured mackerel ($22): kelp-cured fish with green papaya and meyer lemon. Pretty plain dish. The sauce was an interesting choice as it leaned on the more sour side, but the fish was cooked nice and crispy. Joule box coconut semi freddo, grapefruit brulee ($9): refreshing with a light, frozen ice cream-like dessert in the middle surrounded by coconut sago. Sujungkwa flan, jujube, rice crisps, olive oil ($10): A cinnamon punch-based flan. Had a bit of a spicy flavor to it that reminds me more of star anise than cinnamon. PARKING: Limited street parking available outside. SERVICE: Great service! Food came out fast and servers were very kind. ATMOSPHERE: Very modern feel inside with ample seating. Our group of 6 came here for a birthday dinner after a friend's recommendation and had a great time! These are tapa-style, so they recommend sharing plates. We ordered 9 dishes for the table and were pretty full by the end of it. I loved the modern take on traditional Korean food--the scallion pancakes had the most unique flavor, and the spicy rice cakes were crispy when they're usually not. Great place for groups or date night, will be suggesting this place to friends in the future. read more
I came here for an anniversary dinner and was very impressed with the service here! We were seated right on time and congratulated on our anniversary. My girlfriend and I ordered the beef tartare, spicy rice cake, kimchi trio, and bavette steak. After the appetizers our server came out and gave us a smoked tofu salad that we didn't order, as a gift from the kitchen for our anniversary! We were totally surprised and really appreciated the gesture. At the end of the meal we were also given an ice cream cake for our anniversary! Overall great service and good appetizers, but the main course left a little to be desired: Beef tartare - 5/5 well seasoned and good textures. came with a very thin crispy thing that went really well with the beef Spicy rice cake - 4/5 a little salty, but the rice cakes were very nicely cooked and crunchy Smoked tofu salad - 5/5 great flavors! very lightly smoked which went well with the mushrooms on top Bavette steak - 2.5/5 plate a little too oily. and the cook on the steak wasn't great, over medium rare and too charred on the outside. the salsa also wasn't great I would come back here again, but ordering a different steak as I've heard good things about the other steaks. read more
2 years ago
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 it has been a while!! I've been here twice before so I'll average out my rating since I forgot to post those (whoops) came here for my husbands birthday and he kept mentioning how we should go back Made a reservation, got there on time, table wasn't ready. Waited at the bar and looked over the food choices as we waiting. Unfortunately there is no A/C and being seated at the back meant no breeze to help cool off (just a heads up for those that need a cooler spot) Let's talk food Ribeye with rendang curry and pickled plum - I loved everything about this dish, however it came to us severely over done, asked for medium rare / medium and it came over done. We had to send it back lol I never send anything back but it was not pleasant to eat. When it did come back it was awesome! I'd love more rendang and a touch spicier and wow those plums YUM Now the second stake dish, cannot remember the name, was a no go, it just lacked flavor or anything that made it special. I would simply pass on that The Dan Dan noodles was interesting and flavorful, we are spoilt for choice in the area so I would not say it's the best I've had Chinese broccoli - yes yes yes They are sweet enough to bring a mini desert and candle for the birthday boy. It's just compared to the last two visits we had it was disappointing (we had high expectations admittedly) for fairness I docked the one star as the other two visits were spectacular read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
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
Dined in this past week and was disappointed by the limited availability of vegan dishes. However, the vegan dishes didn't disappoint. Very flavorful and tasty. My pictures are grainy due to the lighting of the restaurant but I'm positive that the food is delicious. My favorite dish was the spicy rice cake. I love how it was crispy. The sauce was delicious. I also enjoyed the tofu salad. The mushrooms gave it a nice crunch. Chinese broccoli was yummy, but not mind blowing. Positive reviews on the protein dishes as well. Sangria was sweet! Very dangerous in my opinion because it was so delicious to drink. Anyways, make reservations and dine in with them asap. read more
3 years ago
We wanted to celebrate a friend's birthday and were looking for something a little fancier for the occasion, and found Joule. I would highly recommend having a group dinner to try out more dishes! Reservations definitely needed! - PARKING - Street parking only; beware of any parking limits or no-parking zones! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Super nice staff from start to finish! They were also very enthusiastic about our friend's birthday and told the second table that we could pop over to the main table to sing happy birthday when the time came. Not a huge restaurant, but there are various seating arrangements for parties small or large. Food came out fairly quick after we ordered. - FOOD - Beef Tartare ($15.00): Not your typical Korean Beef Tartare (yukhoe) - although they did have asian pear in it, the pine nuts gave a crunchy texture that I wasn't a huge fan of. Chinese Scallion Pancake ($17.00): The pancakes themselves were pretty good, but the star was definitely the Salmon Roe with the Creme Fraiche. Delicious combination of flavors!! Bone Marrow ($17.00): We didn't get much out of the bone, but what we could scavenge off, was delicious. Spicy Rice Cake ($20.00): We all really loved the bits of charred, crispy rice cakes that could be found in this dish! The chorizo was an interesting ingredient to have as part of each bite. Great flavor. Dan Dan Noodle ($23.00): I wasn't a fan of this either; compared to the Spicy Rice Cake, the flavor was lacking in this dish. The noodles themselves were also a bit overcooked, so it was soft rather than bouncy. "that" Short Rib Steak ($33.00): I really enjoyed this as the pieces I got were super tender! Otherwise, the flavor isn't too unique, but still very yummy. Kombu Cured Mackerel ($22.00): The fish was grilled nicely, but it was definitely too salty for my taste. I wish there were more fresh greens or something else to cut the salt. Joule Box ($9.00): This was a great way to end the meal - a refreshing, not-too-sweet dessert that was perfect overall. I loved the contrasting textures with the crunchy coconut flakes, chewy tapioca/sago, and creamy semi freddo! - OVERALL - A nice spot if you're looking to have a group dinner date, or if you and your date are big sharers! read more
To start with Unique. You should look at the menu as something to share with the table. So bring friends to share more or with fewer people take home leftovers. We started with three kimchi's and then a bone marrow and toast. We had noodles lamb and steak. Each unique and you will not find anywhere else. Parking in the area is a challenge so you might just want to park in the paid lot across from Fremont Beer Garden. But if you have a beer do not fill up on beer and pretzels or you won't have room for dinner.l The restaurant seems small and is mostly kitchen. The staff is excellent. read more
Starting off with apps, the beef tartare & scallion pancake. The beef tartare was good, I'd give it a 7/10. Nothing mindblowing though. The scallion pancake I'd give a 6/10. The pancake by itself had no flavor and was very oily. The roe/creme fraiche/cilantro sauce was not balanced. The crème fraiche muted the other flavors and then was weird to get a pop of salty from the roe. I looooove scallion pancakes but this was pretty disappointing. I think more cilantro, finely chopped, would've helped with the flavor and also less crème fraiche. Next we got the rice cakes & geoduck paella. Rice cakes were a 10/10. I loved the spicy flavor and the different textures of the rice cakes. Some were crispy and some were chewy, it was a nice touch to the dish. The chorizo was delicious and flavorful as well. The geoduck paella was not very good in my opinion. I like the concept and I normally love black rice (grew up eating it) however the geoduck ruined it for me. I had never had it before so I didn't know what to expect but it tasted way too fishy and killed the entire dish. The Chinese broccoli was a 10/10. The garlic & walnut pieces were fantastic and the broccolini was cooked perfectly. Finally we got the short rib steak with grilled kimchi. I loved this dish, it felt very homey and familiar. The steak was so tender and melted in my mouth, while having the traditional kalbi flavor. For drinks I got the Seoul Sun which is good if you like sweet & spicy cocktails. It tasted like a spiked mango juice. My fiancé got the Jalisco campfire which is good if you like smoky drinks. Service was great, she was kind and helpful in making recommendations. Didn't catch her name unfortunately. read more
2 years ago
Despite Joule being situated in a residential industry area, we were fortunate enough to find parking on the street close by. With reservations we were seated right away when the door opened. Dining area is neat, with bar counter, plants between tables and fire place in patio. We ordered six dishes to share and venture our dining experience with Fusion culinary. 1. Smoked tofu with mushroom was delightful with a moderate smoke flavor, top with diced mushroon, a nice touch. 2. Spicy rice cake was undercooked and quite spicy, chorizo tasted similar to ground meat in texture. 3. Scallop black fried rice, was very tasty and inviting. 4. Kombu cured mackerel was grilled nicely, moist and with perfect taste. 5. Chinese broccoli with garlic, could have been cooked a little more to become tender. 6. Short rib steak was very jucy and tender, just melts in your mouth. The menu items are on the pricy side and portions are small, among what we have tried, The short rib steak was the star, second the mackerel and scallop fried rice. Service was exceptional, very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend Joule for a different kind of dining adventure. read more
I've visited Seattle four times and it was my first time venturing into the Fremont area. I was impressed by the near by brewery and was excited to try this up and coming restaurant. The restaurant has a beautiful layout but the food falls short of expectations. The servers are friendly and efficient. Let's talk about the good - I loved the beef tartare and rice cakes. Get those! The mediocre - the pork belly. It just wasn't as juicy as I was hoping for. The bad - the scallops were overdone and tiny as heck. The short ribs were not worth the price. I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this place based on the price point. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My boyfriend's brother found this restaurant using Chat GPT and it was actually a good recommendation since we were looking for a vegetarian-friendly place. We enjoyed all the food: smoked tofu, Chinese scallion pancake, bone marrow, kalbi burger, and black forest cake. The flavors are different from what I'm used to but it was good, nonetheless. The waitress also gave my boyfriend an ube ice cream shortcake to celebrate his birthday. read more
Joule is a modern, trendy restaurant offering Asian-inspired small plates, which were great for sharingl To start, the Chinese Scallion Pancake was a traditional crispy pan-fried pancake, but served with a side of smoked salmon roe and creme fraiche topped with a Thai chili paste. The salmon roe had a burst of seafoody flavor, and the creme fraiche added a refreshing touch to the oily bread. The Beef Tartare was a mixture of chopped raw beef, pine nuts, and hijiki, topped with an ahi Amarillo aioli and served with an "Asian pear cracker," which added a nice crunch. The Chinese Broccoli was a bowl of chopped gai lan mixed with a walnut pesto and garlic confit, and this made for a nice vegetable side dish. My two favorite plates were the Smoked Tofu Salad, which came with soft slices of tofu topped with an umami mixture of honshimeji mushrooms, onions, and a soy truffle vinaigrette; and the Spicy Rice Cake, made of crispy, chewy sliced rice cakes mixed with crispy chorizo sausage and pickled mustard greens in a spicy sauce! Both of these dishes were super creative and had amazing flavors and a nice variety of textures. And then came the main dishes. One of the signature dishes was the "that" Short Rib Steak, a 6 ounce piece of boneless kalbi cooked to a perfect medium rare and served with grilled kimchi. I was an even bigger fan of the Kombu Cured Mackerel, a skin-on fillet of salty mackerel brushed with a soy-based sauce. The mackerel had a deep, seafoody flavor, which was balanced out by the earthy greens and the refreshing chunks of green papaya underneath. For dessert, we had the Darjeeling Ricotta Cheesecake, a slice of creamy ricotta cheesecake with a light tea flavor, served with a buttery crust, roasted slices of pluot, and garnished with a ginger almond crumble. Overall, the dishes here were amazing in flavor and presentation, and the service was super friendly too! What a great dining destination! read more
I came because I saw the headlines about "James Beard Award-Nominated" Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi. While I enjoyed my meal, I was surprised by how inconsistent the dishes were - given that we primarily picked the dishes recommended by our wait staff: Chinese scallion pancake (3 stars, my partner liked it but it tasted like fry bread to me, nothing like the Chinese cong you bing or Korean pajeon than I have had before), beef tartare (3 stars), rice cakes (4 stars, I love rice cakes but I was surprised by how different the texture was in each mouthful - chewy in one then crunchy, crisp, and brittle in the next), and the real star of the show was the short ribs (5 stars but really it was 6 stars, the kind of dish that you go to a restaurant just to order this one dish and that you tell all your friends they should go to the restaurant for this one dish). We ended up ordering both the joule box (5 stars, if you like tapioca and/or brûlée I think this is a "must order" if you're here - I loved how well the flavors and textures balanced out between the tapioca and brûlée, but my partner doesn't like tapioca so he wasn't impressed) and the stewed apple spooncake (I've never been impressed with apple crumble, so even though I liked the addition of chai tea, I wasn't impressed). We spent $140 including tax and tip for six dishes, and overall I am happy that I came, but I am not sure when I will come back. Two of the six dishes were amazing, you were good, and two were mediocre in my opinion.I left wondering if today was a bad day, or if this seasonal menu was a bad menu, or if I am too picky, or if this restaurant is overrated. read more
4 years ago
An elegant spot in the heart of Fremont, meaning parking isn't the easiest. For a date night, my boyfriend and I ordered the spicy rice cakes, grassfed steak, and fried winter melon. Some of the dishes, particularly the ride cakes' chorizo sauce, leaned on the salty end. And the steak, although really smoky some of the fattier bites, was tougher and more acidic in others. It was certainly tasty but I expected more at $44. And although the pumpkin of the fried winter melon was well fried, I thought the red pepper and peppita sauce was too sharp. The waitress is the sweetest and we were frequently getting water refills. The food delivery itself took time but was understandable given the dinner rush. read more
2 years ago
OK please! Sophia was a spectacular server. The ambiance is intimate. The food was spectacular. What an amazing establishment. Very fun for our team, intimate for a killer impressive date, great for celebrating life, birthdays, and anniversaries. Enjoy! read more
Another great restaurant close to the office (Fremont, Seattle). Joule. Had the charred savoy cabbage salad, spicy rice cake, geoduck black rice, chinese broccoli, crispy winter squash, short rib steak, ribeye, kalbi-burger, and didn't save enough space for dessert. All of the dishes were great, but the short rib steak was phenomenal. While the menu isn't huge, it's very easy to compose a fun experience with such a diverse set of dishes. read more
2 years ago
This was a really delicious spin on Korean food. The waiter was super nice and the cocktails were delicious. The place was cute, though it was narrow so the tables were pretty close together. Would definitely go back! read more
Have been here twice now and both times it was excellent. This time my wife and I shared the kimchi trio, smoked tofu, geoduck rice, short rib and rib eye along with the apple spoon cake and the crunch cake. Everything was great but the standouts were the smoked tofu, short rib and both desserts. The tofu was so light and subtle with the flavors and was really a pleasure to eat. The short rib was perfect and the sauce it came with was sooo good. We were surprised by how good the desserts were. Those were some of the best desserts we've had. My wife who does not like sweets said the spoon cake was her fat dish of the night! We sat on the patio and they put us right next to the fire pit which was a really fun spot for dinner. Service was super friendly. read more
2 years ago
One of the most outstanding dishes and dessert I've had in Seattle. We had short ribs and burger, but it's almost unfair to call them that because they are heavenly dishes. read more
Rounding up to 5 because I think Joule is definitely above 4 stars. Starters 1. Bone marrow - it's pretty salty, but there's a decent amount of marrow Mains 1. Spicy rice cakes - definitely get this, you won't leave hungry if you do. This was on the saltier and oilier side, but was true to Asian flavors. 2. "that" short rib steak - the steak is super well made, comparable to some high end steak houses. However, it's expensive for only a couple pieces. Dessert The Joule box is really special! They've turned a normally bitter/sour grapefruit into a sweet brulee that complements the light texture of the coconut freddo (it's basically ice cream). The crispy coconut shavings on the side are also not super coconut-ey. read more
The first I went to Joule was ~2 years ago. I went with a large group and got a variety of dishes. I recall loving them all since they're an elevated take on Asian food. I especially enjoyed the meat, which was perfectly tender and had such a unique sauce with it. In the past 3 months, I have gone to Joule probably at least 2-3 times each month but I only get the burger. I start with the beginning warning since I think Joule does have great offerings, but I just am so in love with their burger. It's the only thicccc, juicy burger that I can find. Even if it wasn't, I'm sure it would beat any contenders. The waygu gives the burger beautiful flavor and the perfect juiciness. I usually split this burger with my partner as a pre-workout snack or a way to salvage the night after we try a new restaurant and it just isn't any good. I'd say it's perfect to split if you're getting other dishes or just looking for a snack between meals. I am sad that my review for Joule is just about it's burger, as I know they have really fun options. I sometimes also get a dessert with the burger and I'm a huge fan of their dessert. Their classic Joule box is a super unique option if you want to try playful dessert. read more
9 months ago
Joule is such a unique dining experience, blending Spanish-style tapas with Korean-influenced dishes. The result is an interesting combination of flavors and textures. The menu is pricey and the portions are small, so don't come *too* hungry. As with all tapas restaurants, I'd recommend coming with a bunch of friends to try out multiple dishes. // Yellow curry beet pickle - 4 stars // Spicy rice cake - 5 stars // Beef tartare - 5 stars // "that" Short rib steak - 5 stars // Kalbi burger - 4 stars // Black cod - 3 stars // Joule box - 5 stars read more
4 years ago
Super delicious! Highly recommend! The food here is delicious and the flavors are truly exquisite. For me it was comfort food meet fine dining. Portions were perfect! My top three favorite dishes were: 1. Spicy Rice Cake 2. Shrimp Starter 3. Bone Marrow I am not a fan of rice cake but our waitress recommended it and we are so glad we ordered it. The rice cake is sliced and the texture resembles a potato gnocchi. The sauce is spicy and full of flavor. I am definitely coming back here! I recommend making a reservation since they get full fast and they are a small restaurant. Service was great! They serve the food pretty fast! read more
1 year ago
Husband and I had a date night here and the food was excellent. There's street parking out front or you can try to find street parking behind the restaurant as well. The building entrance includes two restaurants: Joule and The Whale Wins. Make sure you go to the left after entering the building. We ordered: Trio of kimchi 5/5 - absolutely delicious. Nice funk to the radish kimchi. Bone marrow 5/5 - our favorite from our dinner. The spicy anchovy sauce is . Beef tartare 5/5 - I couldn't eat this, but hubby enjoyed it. Ate the entire thing lol. Shrimp w/ rolled vermicelli noodles 4/5 - this was just ok. It was tasty but didn't stand a match with the other dishes. Spicy rice cake 5/5 - definitely order a beer while enjoying this dish. It's salty but flavorful. "That" short rib steak 5/5 - the steak was amazing. Husband enjoyed it very much. Halibut 5/5 - very good. A bit on the salty side due to the XO sauce but man, eating this was a side of rice would be amazing now that I think about it haha. We will definitely be returning to try more dishes here. Love the atmosphere and ambience as well. read more
5 years ago
It was interesting to see some of the other reviews for Joule, which are positive overall but more mixed than I might have imagined. There was nothing mixed about our visit: Joule did everything right tonight. After being seated on the patio, my dining partner opted for a beer, while I went with a cocktail: Smitten, a combination of gin, elderflower, lime and grapefruit, balanced sweetness with acidity and wasn't stingy on the alcohol; in other words, I enjoyed it. Then, it was on to the food. We started with yellow curried beet pickle with fig and pistachio. This was a fantastic beginning, balancing sweetness, acidity and spice. Wow. Overlapping the arrival of the beets came beef tartare. I do rather love a good beef tartare (while best known as a classic French dish, don't sleep on the Ethiopian version), and this was a good beef tartare, enlivened by Asian pears, pine nuts, hijiki (a type of seaweed) and an aji Amarillo aioli, all of which gave the dish its own unique spin. This brought us to the eggplant wontons, which were wontons stuffed with a puree of eggplant and Chinese sausage, accompanied by smoked trout and more eggplant, this time pickled (LOVED this). Once again, great flavors and textures--the trout was a really interesting and successful choice--and we found ourselves trying to create bites where we could get a little bit of everything. This dish really worked. For our final two savory dishes, we opted for the Sichuan peppercorn prime bavette (steakhouse style) and Chinese broccoli with walnut pesto and garlic confit. The steak was tender, and I appreciated the restraint in the use of the peppercorn; it was a way to infuse the steak sauce with a hint of heat but not overwhelm the dish. The Chinese broccoli was one of the tastier iterations of this vegetable, with the garlic confit helping transform what can otherwise be a pretty dull vegetable. The leaves were especially delicious, as they'd absorbed a goodly amount of garlic--and I'm a garlic lover. Finally, there was dessert, and in a night filled with tasty things, this might have been the tastiest of them all. Calling it a "Tahini bar" doesn't do it justice. First, it's just firm enough to maintain the shape of a bar, but it's so exquisitely tender and moist that it's far beyond where my mind goes to when I think of a "bar." Second, the flavor is absolutely next level. The combination of the tahini with the poached figs, pomegranate chocolate sauce and the whipped creme fraiche is such a blissful combination; my only regret is that my dining partner had enough space to eat his half and didn't leave it all for me! Our lead server (Amanda, I believe) was outstanding throughout. Everyone we encountered was extremely friendly, pacing was unrushed but on point, water glasses were attended to, and I loved that new share plates for the next course would surreptitiously appear on the edge of the table so that we didn't have to eat one course in the remnants of the other. The patio area was comfortable, and we ended up chatting a bit with the friendly folks (all of us vaccinated) next to us. They also loved their meal (if I had another stomach, I'd try the burger, which they raved about). Dinner for two came out to just under $75 a person, which actually felt pretty reasonable given the quality of the food (as well as the quantity of food) and the overall experience. The bottom line: Joule is indeed a jewel of a restaurant. If you're looking for imaginative dishes that draw on Korean and other influences from Asia (and occasionally beyond), this could be your spot. read more
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3506 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
Wallingford
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(206) 632-5685
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Is it hard to find parking around this restaurant on the weekend?
Did you discontinue your weekend brunch buffet?
Any Vegan options?
Yes! Their menu is very clear about which items are vegan, gluten free, nut free, etc.
Are there any menu options suitable for Vegan diners?
They have a seasonal menu, so you can call and ask. I believe they had a vegetable option and they were very kind to make accommodations for my plate. I just looked at the menu online and there seemed to be a few vegan options.
Is there space for a solo diner to attend the brunch buffet, or is it usually too crowded?
Always get a reservation, but they have seats at the bar inside and outside. Single diners will be quite comfortable at Joule.
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