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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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This was one of my favorite meals I've had all year. Presentation and flavor was amazing, and the staff was warm and friendly. They made us feel very at home. The space is intimate and cozy, and feels special without being fussy. Will definitely be returning. 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

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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

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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

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We have been coming back for years for the fantastic food and service even though we moved out of state - the bone marrow and roe pancake are stellar and must haves as the kalbi burger - I also love the seasonal changes in the menu with the duck and beef and or noodle selections - the drinks and addition of non alcoholic beverages are also a nice update and touch! Desserts rock also. read more

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

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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

Joule - The interior - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

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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

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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

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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

Joule - Joule Box desert - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Joule - Fried winter melon - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The burger is secretly one of the best in the city. Their menu rotates often and always has something great to offer. The vegetables are always great and well prepared. Great ambiance. Great cocktails. 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

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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

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Great service. Tiger was our waiter and did a fantastic job introducing us to the menu and providing recommendations. Our favorite dishes were the spicy rice cakes and the lamb sirloin. We also finished with the tahini mochi cake which was fantastic and sweet. read more

Joule - Spicy rice cake - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

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I don't normally make the effort to post reviews but everything about this place was top notch. Every dish we ordered had a different and unique blend of flavors and was such a joyful ride for my palate. Furthermore, the main reason I'm writing this review is the service! I didn't catch our server's name (we were sitting closer to the back corner on a Sunday), but she had a genuine patience and earnestness when it came to answering our questions and offering her personal favorite recommendations. Totally made us feel at home, and it's sad to say most other servers out there don't share this vibe. read more

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

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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

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Unique selection of Asian inspired dishes, all small plates and good for sharing. We got 4 plates to share between 2 people and left feeling satisfied but definitely could have eaten more. We did walk-in on a Friday night at 7pm and was seated in 45 mins. Chinese scallion pancake (9/10): standard scallion pancake but it was a very nice pairing with the creme fraiche and chili oil Spicy rice cake (9/10): the sauce was good but what really stood out were the crispy charred edges on some of the rice cake. I've never had crispy rice cake before so it was really unique to eat "that" Short rib steak (10/10): the meat was super tender! this was my favorite dish of the night - perfect marinade and good combo with the sauce. the kimchi was the only thing that was slightly underwhelming Black cod (7.5/10): the fish was very buttery and soft. it was cooked perfectly but personally, I felt like the black bean sauce was too overpowering and overwhelmed dish. I would've enjoyed it a lot more had there been less sauce Seoul Sun: refreshing cocktail with nice fruity hints but it was pretty spicy - would probably switch it out next time for something sweeter. this would be a great choice if you like spicy margs! Also to note, their signature cocktails appear to be batch made so it's hard to ask for customizations. Their menu changes pretty frequently and a few menu items had already been sold out by the time we sat down at around 8pm so I would go earlier in the night if you want the full selection. We ended up not getting any desserts but if you want to check them out, all their cakes come from the Paper Cake Shop just up the street in Wallingford. read more

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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

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We came in right when they opened at 5 on a Sunday. The restaurant started to fill up quickly. Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the short rib steak, Chinese scallion cake, mackerel, spicy rice cake and short rib burger. Dishes came out one at a time to allow you to enjoy each dish. The wait staff was attentive to when we finished each dish. My whole family all said we would come back! read more

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We had a reservation for a Wednesday evening at 5:30 and were one of the only people in there- I love that but if that's not your jam, it gets a lot busier later in the evening. Our service was exceptional, the waiter gave us plenty of recommendations, our water was frequently filled, and food came out quickly but not too quickly that our dishes felt rushed. We ordered the rice cakes with chorizo and they were perfection- if you are thinking about them but aren't sure, just do it! The scallops had a really flavorful sauce underneath and they had an perfect crust on one side and a beautiful tender inside. My boyfriend loves steak so we ordered the grass fed rib eye. I am not the hugest red meat girl and this was still a phenomenal dish. The whole peanuts complement the flavors well and the mint leaves helped cool down my mouth from those Thai chilis! Please note that I am not a fan of spicy food but this way still phenomenal! The vibe inside is really cute, they have a custom made wall paper, and if you are lucky enough to have a view of the kitchen you can see the chefs hard at work! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place when we tried it, as I had seen all the raving reviews online, the cross references on multiple food blogs, and the shining acclamations from my friends and coworkers. However, my personal experience there didn't live up to my expectations, and I found myself leaving the meal feeling sorely disappointed. We ordered the beef tartare, shrimp and Chinese sausage buns, and smoked tofu as appetizers to share. All were fine, but none stood out as much as the beef tartare. My friends thought it was superb, especially given the price point. For entrees, I ordered the geoduck black rice. When my dish arrived, it was completely soaked in oil. The first bite tasted really good, as I enjoyed my mouthful of buttery goodness. However, it very quickly became way too salty for my tastes, and I have a pretty high salt tolerance. The bottom of my dish literally had about a half inch of oil, and it was like my rice was swimming in a soup. I've never once sent a dish back to the kitchen, and I usually try to just go through with it or accept that maybe it's just my tastebuds, but this was inedible and I couldn't get through more than a few bites. My boyfriend ended up telling our waitress about it for me instead, and when I asked if there was anything they could do about the dish, she said no since it's just the way that it was cooked. My other friends thought their dishes were on the saltier side as well, but none were as bad as mine. The restaurant was nice enough to take it off our final bill, but I spent the rest of the night chugging water and looking for something else to eat to wrap up my dinner instead. Again, I really wanted to love this place, and I'm sure that maybe I just ordered the wrong item, but it was such a disappointing experience I'm not sure I'd go back again. read more

Joule - Smoked tofu, Beef tartare, and Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Buns - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Would recommend this place for date or when you want to dress-up and have nice dinner! All Korean inspired foods. Each meal is smaller size. We share 3 appetizers, 3 mains and 3 desserts with 4 people. Some people were still hungry after all the meals. Each mean is definitely tasty but has strong flavor. Just having smaller bites on each plate was enough for me to enjoy each meal but not to be overwhelmed by flavors. Price-wise, this is not a cheap place to dine. But I would say it's worth for experience and uniqueness. read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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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Truly a delight as far as culinary experiences go! The food here is really quite amazing and incredibly flavorful! I've had such a long week of eating so much East Asian food that I almost cancelled this reservation but Joule really is doing something special with Korean flavors! The spicy rice cake (veggie version) was absolutely spectacular as were the scallion pancakes. The lychee sponge cake is also a much try! We ordered vegetarian versions of quite a few dishes and none of them disappointed one bit! The restaurant itself was a fairly noisy and loud from the music and the clanging of pots form the open kitchen - this is typically a much bigger deal to me than most people though.. but the amount you hear is also affected by the table you're at! read more

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This place has been on my radar for many years and after a long wait I finally checked it out. Joule is incredible. I did the winter tasting menu with 2 friends and felt pretty stuffed afterwards. My favorite dish was either the rice cakes with sausage or the short ribs. read more

Joule - Holiday Dessert - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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