Today is my second weekend coming back to MiniBar to watch the Seahawks game and I don't have enough good things to say about this bar. We came at 5pm last Saturdays with no reservation and the owner told us we might be able to come in around 5:30 so we went back to the car and we're looking for other places to go. After about 5 minutes of looking the owner came back out and waved me and my friends in which she didn't have to do (mind you, while we were in the bar she was turning people away who didn't have a res). Today we came back and the owner gave us two free bottles of soju and Jell-O shots just for coming back. The food is bomb, atmosphere is on point and the owner is the nicest person ever. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the hawks game with a low key vibe, check this spot out. read more

This was my first time at Mini Bar to watch the Seahawks game with my partner and 2 friends and right away the manager was so friendly and kind and welcomed us stating that she remembered them from last time. We were treated to a free bottle of soju as an homage from the last time my friends were there. We ordered the kimchi fried rice, korean curry, katsu chicken, bibimbop and the the rolls and all the plates were licked clean!!! We also loved that there were card and board games everywhere that we used during halftime, super sick. At one point the waiter acknowledged he had forgotten to put in one of our orders for us and he gave us another free bottle of soju as an apology. We love an accountability King. All in all it was a fantastic afternoon with my best friends at Mini Bar and suffice it to say they have found themselves their new regulars! read more

My roommate and I came here for Seahawks vs Rams game Jan 25 2026. I cannot stress enough that I am and have been a server/line cook for the past ten years, as have my roommate. We are very understanding of having a bad day as a server or being in the weeds and getting a bit snippy with customers. This is not what happened tonight! 3.5 stars for crab Rangoon, good enough portion size (8) for $16-$18 without tax + tip, so about $2-3/ Rangoon. My roommate and I couldn't taste any crab, maybe it was just a light batch, fair enough. Other people around us got the fries and the kimbap, and the portion sizes seem pretty fair. Yes the pretzel is $16 without tax, but it does come with (estimating generously) 5 ~ 6" pretzel buns and ~ 3 oz cheese sauce. That's fair in Seattle. That's unfortunately also the only good thing I can say about this place. Where Mini bar fell incredibly short was the customer service. Like genuinely, the worst I've experienced across hundreds of bars and restaurants across the world. This is probably the worst. Firstly, they don't list ANY prices for alcohol, probably because their canned beers (Pacificos, raniers) are $8 each and the cocktails are $17 each, of course without taxes or tip. We're talking $10 cans all things considered. After we got our first round of beers (FYI the bar was empty aside from one other table at this point) the cashier came up to us every 10-15 minutes asking if we wanted more beer or at multiple points trying to clear our still half full beers without asking (this was really confusing). After being pestered so many times for further food or beverage order, I finally went to get a $22 order of crab rangoon (with tax and tip, because, of course we tipped on every transaction, even when we were grabbing our own beer cans from their fridge). While the cashier was taking my order, he said something along the lines of "good, I didn't want to have to kick you guys out/ask you to leave". At this point we had been there MAYBE 45 minutes - 1 hour. The game had barely even started. wtf? We had already spent $40 on four beers and $22 on one order of 8 rangoon. To be clear, THERE ARE NO SIGNS INDICATING A TIME OR SPENDING LIMIT ON A TABLE. No indication of any such rule at all. While that comment obviously was rude I ignored it. We were still sipping on our half full beer cans around half-time (meaning we had been there about 1.5 hours) when the same cashier came over and asked us if we were intending to order more beers, otherwise we'd be asked to leave. When we pushed back, saying we had already spent $60-$70 on beer and food, he argued with us further that since it had been 20 minutes since we last ordered anything, that we needed to leave. My roommate told him that since there was no signage or rules about time/spending limit, we'd be staying. We decided to leave about 10 minutes after this anyways, it was just so uncomfortable. As we left (and I promise you I mean this when I say it on everything I have ever loved) I VERY KINDLY asked to speak to the manager. I prefaced my complaint by saying the food was wonderful and I understood what it's like to be on the service end of things. I then said without any proper signage, it was rude to ask customers to leave when they'd spent $60-70 on food and beers. The manager responded "nobody asked you to leave". We responded, "yeah, he did". She then said "well we're a small business". Again, I've worked independently for dinner parties and at dive bars and fine dining and literally everything in between. That's not an excuse for pressuring customers and poor customer service. We thanked them for their time, and respectfully did push back when they tried to say we had been sitting too long without ordering (our beers were ice cold and half full) or hadn't ordered enough (call me crazy but $70 at a bar should be more than enough to occupy two seats for a few hours, maybe I'm insane????) but remained kind throughout the conversation. As we walked out, the manager shook her head at us and the chef gave us the stink eye through the window. wtf dude? we even said your mid rangoons were great to try and cushion the blow of our complaint AND tipped 20-25% on every.single.transcation. and you're still going to be rude? I promise if I was karening out I have enough introspective capacity to clock that. My roommate and I were perfectly kind, quiet, respectful patrons and did not deserve to be treated like that. Odd behavior. like I said, worst customer service I've witnessed. Unfortunately as both a local and a member of the culinary industry cannot recommend. Such a shame. Do better. read more

WTF. How does such a small kitchen push out some of the tastiest dishes. We had the pork belly...oh yeah! Vietnamese Mussels...Excellent! We need to come back so we can try some of the other dishes that they recommended. Don't sleep on this little restaurant, size doesn't matter! read more

Loved this place. We called ahead because we were coming with 10 people and they accommodated our group with a couple hours notice. But I will say the space is small, and better for small groups. The food was surprisingly good! It's a mix of Asian foods, and everything the group ordered was delicious. Curry was flavorful. Katsu was nice and crispy. Pork belly was tender. Bulgogi kimbap was filled and the meat was flavorful too. We also got Seoul equites and that was also delicious. I don't think you'll won't be disappointed with anything you get. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Pork Belly Plate & Bulgogi Kimbap - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Update: this place still slaps. Owner and staff are super nice, I forgot how huge the portions are, and everything is delicious. read more

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You must try this amazing find in Fremont, the dynamic duo Jesse and Jane are preparing elevated street food with mama's blessing in all the dishes. Passion and attention to quality ingredients make this an experience to remember. Don't be fooled by the name, while they do have a mini bar, they are mighty in their food offerings. Come and support this local establishment and taste the passion they possess. In the spirt of Seattle come on down to support this restaurant. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Witches Brew (gin) drink, Thai Shrimp with Thai sauce, grilled octopus with chimichurri, broccolini, garlic mash. - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I cannot wait to come back! Stopped by to order some takeout and the bartender offered us water while we waited. They have a few different cocktail flights that I am eager to try. I ordered the bibimbap and my friend had the kimchi fried rice. Both were delicious and filling! The location seems a bit random but it looks like they have a nice outdoor spot for a nice day. I will definitely back to eat in! read more

The owners were super friendly. If you're looking for street food/ drunk late night kindda vibe, this is the one. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Tokyo fries and kimchi fried rice - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing food - the kimchi rice was the best we have tried! Small place but the food makes up for it !

The owner and team are AMAZING!!! The food and drinks are the best and I'm always trying something new on the menu when I come and I'm NEVER disappointed! This is a small, hidden gem that I love coming to when I have the chance! read more

Jane and her team are the nicest people I've ever met. Also their food is solid!! Most come here for their comfy vibes, yummy bites, and great drinks. We love bringing our friends here to show them why we love it. Dumplings are I'm my FAVORITE item on the menu. But dang. The cheese curds slap. Seriously, you won't be disappointed. Bring your boo here on a first date, birthday, treat yourself. Can't wait to come back! read more

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omg this place is AWESOME! the food, drinks, and service were all 10/10. small place (hence the name), but packed full of personality! reasonable prices, especially for the quality and portion sizes. i cannot wait to come back! read more

This place was the best food we had in Seattle. The Korean food is authentic and delicious. (We should know because we are Korean and live in NJ.) The vibe is awesome and the service was friendly. Took a bit to get served because it was so so busy! The owner was very friendly and lovely. We even considered coming back the next night to try out the other items on the menu. Would give 6 stars if we could!! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Ssam Plate and Bulgogi Bap - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am from Sacramento CA and I'm fairly new to Seattle. I have quite honestly had such a hard time finding a place that checks off all of my boxes. Food quality, service, vibes & parking were all 10/10 here at the Mini Bar. This has honestly been the first place I have truly enjoyed during my stay here. Do not pass this trendy bar up! (Pictures not included of the delicious shrimp tacos & outstanding Bloody Mary that were ordered) read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Chicken Katsu/ Kimchi - the owners mothers recipe! This meal was more than satisfying! - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

says open look closed to me and there nowhere to park unless you pay $7 so not worth it read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience until I got the bill and saw the drinks (which didn't have prices on the table tents) ranged from $17-$20! They were okay, but even for my favorite cocktails I'd have trouble shelling out that much. The rest of the menu is very reasonably priced, so I didn't see that coming at all and definitely wouldn't have had a second round if I'd known! Not enough to keep me from going back for the delicious food, but will not be having my cocktails there. read more

Excellent. If you want healthier bar food and a place closer to the lake this is a very good place to go. Prices are reasonable depending what you like to order. Staff does a great job. We were able to find Korean inspired fires we missed very much from SF. This is very comparable to it. Would love to revisit! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Kimbap, fries, tuna tataki - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this new spot!! The owner is super nice and the food is excellent. We really enjoyed the esquites and the bibimbap bowl! The Korean fusion bar food concept is awesome and I'm looking forward to trying their brunch too! read more

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Jane and the chef were truly incredible and made our trip to Seattle all the much better! Their hospitality was unmatched and the food and drinks were amazing across the board. I would be a repeat customer if I lived in the city! My fiance and I are recently engaged as well, and they made us feel so special and celebrated the occasion read more

I'm a vegetarian and had the mini bop with tofu and absolutely loved it. There was so much going on and so many flavors that were just perfect. The drinks were so good and the people were so amazing, and very dog friendly. It seems like a great neighborhood spot that I want to come to over and over again. read more

When we saw this place had a full five stars on google with over 100 reviews, we knew we had to check it out, and we were not disappointed!! It looks like kind of a hole in the wall, but the food and drinks were incredible and the service was excellent. We had the potstickers, esquites, taquitos, street fries, mule flight, and lavender lychee collins and no complaints about any of them. The street fries were a highlight for sure, and I loved all 3 mules. It was definitely a little too much food for 2 ladies so we took some home I'll definitely be back to try the other things on the menu! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Potstickers, esquites, taquitos, street fries, mule flight, and lavender lychee collins - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here with some girlfriends and had a blast! GREAT food and amazing service. Would definitely go back!

Food - IMPECCABLE, they absolutely do not miss the Korean authenticity! Served like grandma wanted it to be. Everyone got something to say about the menu, did you come to eat the menu?? Look past the menu it's about the food trust me! read more

My new favorite restaurant in Seattle. Jane and team are probably the most hospitable hosts I've ever met, and their food is incredible. They go out of their way to make us feel at home there every time we come. I've turned a number of my friends on to them as well, mini bar is a main hang spot for my group now. (EF is a tool for that review). read more

Food and drinks are great. Everything comes in high quantity. There are definitely bites to share!

This little spot opened about 9 weeks ago and is a 2 person show. Jane the owner is incredibly friendly and chatted us up about her passion for the business. I only had the street fries, extra dirty (add pico and Mexican corn) with Bulgogi. You can also get the street fries with spicy pork. The fries were delicious and I look forward to going to back to try more of the food, everything on the menu sounds great! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Delicious Street Fries and a Raindog - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food good ambiance and the staff works very hard and is attentive. The kimchi is amazing

The food is so so good. I cannot recommend this place enough. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area where there is really good food; and Mini Bar Seattle can compete with the best in the bay. My husband and I accompanied our son to his go-to place. He was raised in the Bay Area, lived in NYC, now Seattle. He knows his food. Mini Bar really is incredible. From the moment you arrive you are taken care of in every way. Owner Jane couldn't be more welcoming and gracious. The food is amazing! Fresh ingredients, incredible large portions Everything was so tasty and fresh...we finished every last morsel. We had... Pineapple Fried Rice - fragrant, fresh and delightful mouth-taste. Chicken Katsu: Came out steaming hot, lightly battered, perfectly seasoned, melts in your mouth. Bibimbap: Hearty portion, well-balanced ingredients, super fresh, delicious Kimchi. We also had beautifully aromatic Curry, fresh Fish, and rounded everything out with Beignets which were crispy, deliciously cinnamony and some of the best I've ever had. Great service, great vibe. If you're in Seattle and you can eat here - you should. Can't wait to go back! read more

wonderful place and amazing service. I am new to the area and they went above and beyond. I will definitely be back. 10/10

Minibar is such a hidden gem in Fremont. It is sandwiched in between Fremont brewing and Burke Gilman trail. Snag a seat right next to the bar's garage doors, and the owner, Jane will welcome you and open those doors to reveal an incredibly scenic, oceanic feel - a little escape from the busy streets behind you. I came here with a colleague and Jane and Jesse, the owners were incredibly down to earth and took care of us like we were part of the family. We had Kibo sake cans which were fitting for a "minibar" but don't be fooled, this menu is not mini at all. Expect an unbelievably large menu, and I mean I just don't know how they do it with two people in a small kitchen! it's like magic! The food that comes out is incredibly high quality, and the homemade kimchi was BOMB! We suggested that she sell it and apparently she did once but it got too popular! You've got to go just to try that along with her epic pork belly - some of the best I've ever had. Seattle, please take care of this precious spot. It deserves so much love because you can tell, they put a lot of theirs in it. I am def coming back and bringing a crew!!! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Pork belly, Kibo sake, Housemade kimchi and other pickles - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is awesome and the service is even better. Small little place with a kitchen with some big flavor! This is the second time going and we made sure to bring friends. Their shared plates menu is great for a night out and there hasn't been a menu item that isn't less than spectacular. The owner Jane provided great service and you can tell she has a passion for her menu. Would absolutely recommend stopping here for a bite! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Chicken Katsu, dirty taquitos, and narcotic rolls - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really don't know where to start, because I'm so full. First, you really should rename your place, Jane. Not Mini Bar, no, no. It should be Awesome Mini Bar. The food? Wonderful. Here's the thing: Gimbap is one of my favorite foods. I have eaten a lot of it, if you can imagine. Awesome Mini Bar's Gimpab is LEGIT. How legit? WAY BETTER THAN Korean Tofu House Express' on the Av. WAY BETTER than the one that my friend's Mom makes down in Olympia (sorry H *peace* Love you Oma). Way better than the ones in K-Town Los Angeles. I went to this sweet place after a little concert. Not expecting a lot I guess, but that turned out to be a good thing. I don't care what anyone says, but this Gimbap is more than spot on - it was absolutely delicious. From now on, I will only get my gogi Gimbap fix HERE. Now, Korean Tofu House Express Gimbap doesn't even come a close second. I don't hate KTHE. I'm just saying why go there where parking is terrible when I can easily drop by Awesome Mini Bar? Don't listen to the whiner Schleprock who complained about the parking here (el cheapo wants free parking lol). There is ample parking here and I was so pleased. I highly recommend this sweet place and will be back soon. I also had the Tokyo Fries and whoa. Yeah, that's another hit right there. Jane and the gentleman that I so wish I asked his name were so welcoming. Good peoples :) What a great menu. Yummy, yummy, yummy food. I Love the layout of the place. Great vibe, too! read more

Had a few drinks, including a delicious spicy margarita, and shared plates here. Wasn't expecting the food to be as stellar as it was - fried shrimp and the bibimbap bowl. Yum. I will be back. read more

Super dog friendly!! They gave a complimentary "pup cup" of turkey and white rice to our Samoyed puppy. And our human food - chicken katsu - was delicious. Great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. Very convenient location. Will be back!! read more

Could not recommend this place more! The food is fantastic, I've gotten the Mini Bop bowl twice now and it is so so good!! I can't wait to come back and try something new. Jane is so friendly and does such a great job engaging with everyone. She is not only kind to people, but also so kind to our dog. She brought him some treats and his own little rice bowl we will be regulars for sure! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Mini bop bowl and dog - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great food. Good vibes. Fun place to go with a small group. Wouldn't recommend more than 4 people.

Nice spot to stop and grab some good street food and brews or your choice of drink! Definitely coming back!!!

FIRST! I'd like to say everything that I've got here was amazing! Me and my family came out to eat @mini bar Seattle and we feasted family style! Everything from sharable items to our entrées where f#%*ing amazing! The star of the show was one item that I hope no one misses! The KIMCHI!!! I've had a lot of kimchi out in the 206 but this one you can just tell the love was made with it! 5 stars for me and I hope everyone that comes here falls on love like I did. My only regret............... is that I didn't take pictures before I ate it looks like you'll have to find out yourself read more

An absolute gem in the outskirts of Fremont and a safe haven for those in the know. The food is amazing, drinks are delicious and creative. And if I could relive the first time a tried their kimchi I might cry. read more