Korean Restaurants in Seattle Washington

Foodie contributor Julia Wayne eats her way through some of Seattle's best Korean restaurants. Below, you'll find our picks, divvied up neighborhood by neighborhood, plus a glossary of Korean terms to help you along your delicious way.
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Hint: Drive north.

Conventional wisdom in the Puget Sound dictates that Korean food gets better and more authentic the further you drive from Seattle(especially going north on Highway 99). However, we've scoured the...

Kimchi is the opposite of fast food. To make the Korean dish, cabbage, spices, and other ingredients ferment inside of jars for weeks on end. Long ago, the process was essential for those looking to stock up on nutrient-rich food for Korea's harsh winters, but today, you can eat around 200 kinds of Kimchi—not just in Korea, but across the globe. And in Seattle, the dish doesn’t just show up in traditional Korean meals, it also makes appearances in everything from ramen to tacos.

Seattle has a fantastic array of Korean fusion and traditional Korean restaurants. Whether you want an inexpensive lunch, a great happy hour, or a luxurious dinner, here are some of our favorites.
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