I really like the ambience of the restaurant. The Korean style floor mats are a nice touch, and practical (as they make the benches comfortable to sit on). Their ceramics are very eye catching, and some are reminiscent of Korean style ceramics. There's touches of Korean influence as well as a feeling of modernity. The food was a hit or a miss. I think the presentation and taste of the steak tartare was a little underwhelming. But the brusselsprouts, were crispy, sweet, and savory. I really enjoyed the flavor of the brusselsprouts appetizer. The duck sotbap was buttery, addicting. We initially forgot to add/mix the gochujang into the dish and thought initially that while buttery it was a bit bland. But once we added the gochujang, it was well seasoned and the flavors played well together. The lobster ramen, however, was quite bland. The lobster itself was well seasoned and sizable. But the noodles and soup could've been better seasoned. It wasn't deep in flavor either. The star of the show was definitely the desserts. If I could come back for the desserts only I would. The ginger crème brûlée from the description sounds a bit weird. But the ginger is subtle, and I couldn't taste dwenjang in the caramel. All the flavors combine well to produce a sweet and creamy dish. It doesn't have that caramelized hardened shell that I was expecting but it was delicious. The black sesame is nutty, and not very sweet. It's got a bit of crumbly texture but it is a good compliment to the vanilla ice cream. read more

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My friend and I went to Chan Seattle for Restaurant Week and had a great time. To start, the place is warm and modern. For appetizers, my friend and I split the steak tartare and fire-roasted cauliflower - both were packed with flavor and presented nicely. For entrées, the pork jowl was incredibly tender, and the smoked duck bap was savory although I thought it was a little dry. Since I don't have a huge sweet tooth, the dessert was impressive: the black sesame cheesecake was nutty and not too sweet, while the ginger crème brûlée had a perfect spice-to-sweet balance. Additionally, their espresso martini had a nice cinnamon finish, which was a fun twist. Our waiter was super attentive and friendly - great service all around. Highly recommend for a flavorful, well-rounded dining experience! read more

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Came for restaurant week but ended up doing happy hour deals! Happy hour is such a great deal. The appetizers are $10 and cocktail is $10. Beef tartar: omg a MUST! It was so good that we ordered 3 of it. It's perfection. Beef is fresh and comes with pine nuts, Korean pear, drizzled in sesame oil, and within the crunchy thin rice flour (in Korean/Japanese, it's called Monaka) Tuna tartar: not as yummy as beef tartar but still good! Comes with avocado pieces. Fried chicken: wow didn't expect it to be so crunchy and juicy! Comes with pickled radish. Beef sliders: this one was just okay. There weren't too much meat. The bread was too thick. Lacked flavor. Cauliflower: wow wow wow. Please get this dish. This dish has a burst of flavors. Duck dolsot bap: rice topped with duck and comes with red peppered radish (kkak ttu gi) and pickled radish as banchans along with seaweed and gochujang. The rice was cooked to al dante which i like but I wouldn't get this again. It wasn't too special for me. 1000% I'd come back. Service was fast and attentive. Bathroom is upstairs inside the hotel so ask for the bathroom keycard to use it. The interior was modern and inviting. read more

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I had high hopes for Chan Seattle, but I was pretty disappointed. It did have some bright spots. The good: most of the food was good. We really enjoyed the crispy wings and the brussel sprouts. These stood out from the other food. The short rib was also pretty good. The bad: service was lacking. The restaurant was very busy and seemed to be understaffed. Waiter would disappear for a long time and barely checked in. Wife tried to order another drink and it just never came. Prawns needed to be cleaned and deveined. Overall, the food was decent but the experience was not. read more

Best Valentines date spot! The fold was amazing, with bold flavors that were perfect well balanced. The vibes of the restaurant were overall such an amazing, elevated experience that tied the whole night together perfectly. read more

Pricey, but worth it! The ingredients were top notch and the flavors were well curated. Great cocktails. Loved the rice we ordered and the lobster ramen too. Together -- those 2 things were a sufficient portion to share for two adults. Service was fine and the construction makes it challenging to access restrooms. We arrived on time for our resy but still had to wait, this wasn't a huge deal but could be inconvenient if we were on a tighter schedule. read more

Chan Seattle - Lobster ramen special - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Chan does not disappoint! We were here 2 years ago on NYE and had a fabulous dinner! This year, we came back on NYE last night. When I made the reservation, they texted me back saying we would instead experience a NYE buffet with 2 dishes that we can choose to share as well as 'surprise dishes' that will be coming through. $65 per person for the experience -- pretty good price if you ask me! We were running late and thought we wouldn't be able to make it! But it turns out we did and it turned out well. I was awe-inspired by their buffet as we walked by to get to our table. When we were seated and got up to get some food, my absolute favorites were the braised beef and slow cooked and tender pork belly! Please try these or ask if they're available for dinner bc these meats were absolutely slow cooked to perfection! We had their inari rice pockets (3 kinds, salmon, tuna and another kind). We also had their small side dishes of brussel sprouts and radish with some raw tuna underneath that was topped with a sauce and green onions. They had fried potatoes! (Scrumptious!) a mushroom type of salad and cauliflower. Out of the 2 main entrees to share of cod and wagyu, we chose the wagyu which was grilled and marinated. The 'surprise' dishes were the smoked duck on a bed of rice, the rice cake soup (the broth was phenomenal!), 2 fresh raw oysters (yum!) and they had a chicken dish as well but we didn't try that or received it as we were getting FULL! Their cocktails, no matter what, are the BEST! You cannot go wrong with any of them. We tried the 25th season, Chan-gria, empress to dress and another which I cannot remember the name! Chan's food is amazing! We definitely love this place and it holds a special memory for our NYE! Thank you all so much! read more

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So good! Chan has such a cool vibe--it's inside a hotel lobby, so you can see the lobby from your seat. It's a two-in-one spot with another restaurant next door that does Asian fusion breakfast and lunch. I went during happy hour for my birthday, and the food did not disappoint. The steak tartare was my favorite! The sesame oil was so fragrant, you could even taste it, but the bread it came on got a little too soggy--chips would've been better. The Bulgogi was super juicy and paired well with the bun, though the bun was a little too toasted and hard to bite. The wings were okay, but they were a bit too saucy and spicy for me. The service was solid, and the happy hour prices were on point. I'd definitely go back for the flavors and the chill atmosphere! read more

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We sat at the bar looking over the kitchen. Service was on-point. The chefs worked in concert with one another. The flavors were fantastic - the lobster ramen is particularly delicious. However, we had to wait for a knife. We also had the prawns. One of them wasn't cooked thru. Last call: the flavors were lovely but the service was lagging just a bit. I read more

Chan Seattle is a nice date night spot with it's intimate atmosphere and dishes that are meant to be shared. They do Korean fusion in a way that is slightly upscale but not super fancy. My thoughts on the food: Steak tartare - was lowkey salty, they were heavy on the soy sauce on ours. The bread did not really help. I couldn't make out the jalepeno or pear either and I wish I was able to taste that. Beef sliders - does not taste like traditional bulgogi that I thought it would taste like but it was good. Cucumber kimchi definitely adds a lot of familiar Korean flavor. Went really well with the brioche bun. Wagyu bone marrow - very buttery. Bone marrow lacked the chili oil and chimichurri flavor that was stated on the menu, so the flavor felt very plain. I think I would skip this. Wagyu ssam - beef was very soft (I'm not sure if it is wagyu soft though). The meat was marinated well and came with all of the things to make ssam (lettuce, kimchi, ssamjang, garlic, jalepeno). I liked this dish the most. It's classic and hard to mess up. Smoked duck sot bap - without the gochujang sauce the sot bap was kind of plain and lacked flavor. It had a lot of crispy onion so it mostly tasted like that. The gochujang sauce definitely provided most of the flavor. There was a good amount of duck which was nice. Caramel creme dessert - the truffle salt on this shook me. The sweetness of the creme combined with the truffle salt was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This was the truffle flavor that I was missing in all of their other dishes that mentioned truffle. Our waitress thought we had ordered too much food when we were listing out everything we wanted. The portions were small enough that we finished almost all of it (though I would feel less stuffed if we ordered one less dish). Service was very attentive as they always had our waters filled and frequently checked in to see if we were doing all right. read more

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Chan is absolutely gorgeoussss. Love the dark ambiance and beautiful decor here, perfect for a romantic date night or meal with the girls. The service is very friendly and accommodating, loved our experience here, especially as a large party. Drinks are creative with an Asian fusion twist. Lots of small plate options for sharing which is great for a group. The steak tartare and salmon sol bap were very memorable, everything plated beautifully. Skip the bone marrow, it was a bit cold and hardened, interesting texture. read more

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4.5 Stars. Stylish ambiance in the lobby of the Paramount Hotel. We visited for happy hour and dinner. Although all the tables were fully booked, we managed to secure seats at the bar. The dishes were remarkably unique and exquisite. Steak Tartare ($10 for HH) - This was the best steak tartare I have ever tasted, beautifully presented as well! Beef Sliders ($10 for HH) - A bit on the salty side, but overall very delicious. Rice Cake with Beef Cheek Ragu ($21) - The rice cakes were fantastic--crispy and plump on the outside, chewy-soft on the inside. However, the ragu was quite fatty and, once again, very salty. Every dish was bursting with flavor! The staff was very attentive. read more

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The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the bulgogi sliders and the basque cheesecake. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Chan Seattle - Bulgogi sliders - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious. The servers were really nice and personable. It was my first trip to Seattle and this was the first restaurant I ate it. I was happy with me choice. read more

Chan Seattle - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow.. this place was seriously so good!! If you're looking for something new, an elevated experience, with VERY good food, please go here! We got the brussels sprouts, chicken wings, soy cured king salmon, American Wagyu coulotte SSAM, and the grilled black angus hanger steak sot bap. The brussels sprouts was our favorite, and probably one of the best brussels sprouts I've ever had! It was perfectly crispy, and it was only enhanced by the very flavorful and fatty bulgogi pork bites. As you're eating it, you're met with a little surprise at the bottom of the brussels sprouts: sweet potato (goguma) puree!! Normally this kind of sweet potato is mild in taste, but you can really taste it in this puree!! Compliments to the chef! The chicken wings were also perfecly crispy, glazed in the sweet and savory sauce, and juicy and tender inside! The soy cured king salmon was also crafted very well. The creme fraiche made this dish nice and creamy, and the sweetness from the asian pear was a nice touch. The American Wagyu coulotte SSAM was delicious as well. I ate it by putting it all in one leafy butter lettuce, topping it off with some fresh garlic, jalapeno, and ssamjang. Perfect harmony in one bite! And lastly, the grilled black angus hanger steak sot bap was one of the nicest rice dishes I've had. It was so comforting and reminded me of home. The rice was perfectly cooked, saucy, and well seasoned. The workers were also super kind and helpful and gave me some good recommendations! 11/10 would come again! read more

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Friendly staff and cozy but cool environment at this downtown restaurant. Stand out dishes were the potato "soo jae bi" and spicy rice cake. read more

Chan Seattle - Soo Jae Bi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Right when we walked in, we got seated right away without reservation. Our server was nice and attentive. My husband and I ordered (1) beef sliders, (2) bone marrow, and (3) lobster ramen for food. I tried the EVO cocktail, which was super delicious. Now starting with the ratings, (1) beef sliders was good. It's bulgogi with 오이무침 (spicy Korean cucumber). (2) bone marrow, idk if it was the bone but there was more seasoning rather than a bone marrow itself. It was mid. The most disappointing meal ever was (3) lobster ramen. Maybe I had high expectations for Korean ramen but it was so bland. It lacked flavor. I should've read the reviews of others because they said the same thing. When I told one of the girl working to deliver the food, she dismissed me immediately when I asked her if it was possible to make the broth more flavorful. I would've appreciated something like "I could ask the back, but I'm afraid it won't be possible." Instead she got me 3 different hot sauces. 라면이 얼큰한 맛이 없어서 너무 실망했음 BUT!! Big shout out to the Korean unni who helped with making my lobster ramen more flavorful (yes, she took it to the back and asked the chef so it WAS possible). 깍두기 드려서 감사해요 !! The ambiance is good I guess lol idk I was so sad I didn't get to enjoy Chan as much as I hoped. 한국음식 다른곳 가서 드세여.. 여기 별로임 read more

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We went to Chan for SRW to try out this date night spot. The dark and cozy vibes made the ambience appropriate for date night since it's more intimate. For appetizers, we got the tuna tartare and salmon - both were just okay. Tuna was a bit watery and lacked flavor, and the smoked salmon was interesting because it had pear + cream cheese + drizzle. For entrees, we had the lobster ramen and the truffle duck rice - if you're into Korean cuisine, lobster ramen is more like a gochugaru + stock + a few other simple seasonings and didn't have much depth, but the duck rice was great! The truffle really made the dish stand out and although the bowl wasn't the black stone bowl that's typically used (so the rice wasn't crispy), overall dish was still the best thing we ate here. The dessert was okay - sesame cheesecake didn't have a strong flavor, the chocolate lava cake didn't have melted chocolate inside, and the ice cream was melted when it came out because they made all desserts at once for all tables. The kitchen was closing towards the end of our meal so we felt a bit rushed too by the staff - for a more upscale fusion restaurant, I would've expected a bit more customer service. It's a decent deal because of SRW but without that discount + my Resy credit, I wouldn't come back. They also charge 3% for payment using credit cards (written in small font on the bottom of the menu) and I'm not a huge fan of businesses pushing extra expenses on the consumer. read more

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The food is really good but open note that they add a 3% credit card charge and do not inform you. Food is a little pricey but what's really worth it is the clay pot. That is one of the best things we ate here. The lobster ramen tasted a little fishy to me. One odd thing is they really like to use puree in their dishes and I'm not sure they always work. But overall a solid fusion restaurant. Happy hour note- the wing portion is much smaller than the dining portion so I would recommend that read more

Chan Seattle - Short ribs. Prawns in back - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Even though we had a larger party service and food were impeccable. I ordered the smoked duck soft bap and it was enough the share with another person the duck was both tender and flavorful and not overcooked. Loved Chan Seattle and will go again! read more

Chan Seattle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I so wanted to like this place. The atmosphere was cute and servers amazing. BUT the food while pretty lacked taste. It all needed some seasoning. The cook in me just wanted to go back and help. We were here for a work conference. Our group all kept saying the same thing. It's a great concept but the food is lacking season. read more

Walked in on a Saturday at 7pm and was seated immediately, no reservation. Food was very good! We also got the Duck Sot Bap which was so delicious, but the roasted bone marrow stole the show! It was by and far the best thing we had that night. Definitely a good spot to try. They serve dishes family style, so we ordered a variety to share between the two of us and it was more than enough food. We ordered the Soy Cured King Salmon 6/10 Roasted Bone Marrow with Chimichurri 9.5/10 Pork Jowl 7/10 And Smoked Duck Sot Bap 9/10 read more

We had dinner for a special occasion and were happy overall. The decor is odd in that different sections looked very different from each other. We were next to the kitchen which was modern, but a little loud. The beef sliders were fantastic with really soft buns. The brussel sprouts were also pretty good, although the sweet potato puree was too sweet and the consistency was surprisingly like mayo. Our favorite entree was the rice cakes. They were lightly crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside and the savory sauce was very tasty. That slight difference in the rice cake texture was surprisingly addictive. I would definitely get that again. read more

Nice place for special occasions. Service was nice and pretty fast. Ended up ordering chicken wings for appetizers, and Sot Bap Grilled Black Angus Hanger Steak (Grilled black Angus hanger steak, scallions, cured yolk, shallots, sesame, butter $39). read more

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Ordered the American Wagyu SSAM and it was incredible! Pro-tip: skip the lettuce wraps and just eat the steak with the sides! read more

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Service was great. Bartender friendly and food was plated quickly. Broth in ramen was tasty. Egg and bok choy was good. The lobster... overcooked and tough. Although the bok chow was nice it was served whole so you either had to bite it down or you had to cut off the bottom. The basque cheesecake was delicious read more

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Full video review in instagram @john_sapno First, the service here is top notch. Their plating and ambiance matches the type of cuisine they serve. Even the utensils they provided were high quality and well thought out upon our arrival. If you are looking for a higher end Korean food in Seattle, this place should be in your list. The bulgogi sliders were def the star of the show for us - tender and marinated to perfection. The American wagyu was a disappointment because it was over cooked and really didn't have that fatty "wagyu" taste. Yes, this place is a little pricier but the quality they provided was great. Just maybe skip the American Wagyu and get something else. read more

bulgogi ribeye beef sliders on soft brioche buns were the absolute star of the show. I had a wonderful dinner and loved the modern, trendy vibe of the space. read more

We decided to stop by on a whim after a show at the Paramount since it was so close by. I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now so it worked out great. They were able to seat us immediately without a reservation, which was a plus. The ambiance was very nice and ideal for a date night. Service was also very friendly and attentive. I was not very hungry coming in, so we ordered just a couple of dishes to share. I would definitely recommend the American Wagyu Coulotte Ssam. The Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow was also good, but not the best I've ever had. Note: There is no restroom inside the restaurant, you will need to ask for a key card to use it in the hotel. read more

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Chan Seattle - Where Korean flavors blend with modern elegance, creating a culinary story in every bite. Every dish was bursting with flavor and deserved a chef's kiss Some of my top picks were Fire roasted Cauliflower , Peach mule , Gonchue Fish cake , Spicy vegan rice cake , Ginger cream brulee . Service was so humble and the ambiance was so fabulous. read more

Chan Seattle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered takeout for rice cake. It turned out that they have three different kinds of rice cakes. I'm glad I asked about the differences and ordered the one I wanted. It was like an appetizer portion. There are four huge pieces of rice cakes, with a few slices of fish cakes and beef briskets, and one hard boiled egg. The flavor is sweet and spicy, not too spicy but definitely sweet. I ordered an early dinner so when I picked up the dinner, there were not too many people. I had a hard time finding out where the entrance was and I still think the one I found was not the front door. Anyway, the restaurant can be accessed through a hotel lobby. read more

Chan Seattle - Beef brisket rice cake with spicy Korean sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have to say, and maybe it's my own fault, I was very underwhelmed by this place. Pics of the food and the fantastic wooden doors made it seem much more upscale. Not to mention attached to, what I would consider a nice hotel. The steak tartare was wonderful, but the bread that it sat on added nothing. The cauliflower was well cooked, but the purée, again, added nothing. And the hanger steak, I think that's right, was just meh (didn't get a pic) and the rice wasn't crispy on the bottom, so what's the point of the stone bowl? This place though wasn't expensive, so I guess we got what we paid for, two of us with two drinks, just around 120$. Dining area is cool, but casual, which I just wasn't expecting, the casual part. The staff was great, very happy with the service. And the sweet girl in training was so excited and really was soaking up the teachings of the more seasoned folks, which was fun to watch. Would try again, now I know what to expect. read more

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Decent Korean fusion restaurant in the Denny Triangle area! Came on a Friday night at 8pm and wasn't too busy (made a reservation about an hour in advance). We got the beef sliders, steak tartare, brussel sprouts, beef brisket rice cake, and smoked duck. The sliders were a bit disappointing because they were so tiny for how expensive they are. The steak tartare was alright but the cracker(?) they served it with had the texture of styrofoam. The brussel sprouts were one of my favorite things! The duck was good but the dish has a lot of rice and don't think it was worth it for $40. The service was alright. They messed up our order three times but they were nice about it. The food was decent and think this place is worth trying once but I don't think I'd come again. read more

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This is one of the best dinners I've had in a long time!The food and service and just vibes of this place were amazing! We told them we had a show at a certain time and the waiter helped us figure out what to get in order for us to leave on time and the food came out super fast. Will definitely come back!! read more

Came here for SRW and had a great experience! The restaurant looks modern and intimate, and I love their take on Korean fusion. Service was friendly and fast. The beef tartar was pretty good with raw egg yolk. The spicy rice cake was good - close to the fried version of the traditional one but too overpriced for what it is. We really loved the braised fish - I could taste the traditional fish jorim flavors and the fish was super buttery and tender. Our favorite dessert was the matcha tiramisu! I think normally, it might be too overpriced, but definitely worth coming for SRW! read more

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I had really high hopes for this place but walked away disappointed. I'd say a highlight was service. Our waitress was energetic and attentive. We were seated near the kitchen in a hallway area and while it was fine, can't say much about ambiance since we weren't in the most lively area of the restaurant with other guests. We ordered two cocktails. - Passport to Paradise (3/5 - not bad, not spectacular) - Keopi Island Tuner (5/5 - very coffee forward though!) Here's our order: - Crispy Rice Salad (1/5) - I was soooo sad when this came to our table. I love a crispy rice salad but this was so simple and plain. It was a generic salad with some puffed rice with absolutely no flavor or dressing. This needs improvement. - Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow (3.5/5) - I don't have a lot of experience eating bone marrow but I enjoyed this. Good chimichurri and lots of butter - but the bone marrow didn't shine in this dish. A small pinch of salt would've brought out that flavor more? - Alaskan Salmon Sot Bap - (3.5/5) Since it was a Sot Bap, I expected the rice to get a little crispy on the bottom. Texturally, this didn't amaze me. Nothing tasted bad, I just expected more at the price point. Kimchi was provided and so was a sauce. This dish needed the sauce. It just lacked a little flavor but that leans toward the simplicity of Sot Baps. Maybe my expectations were higher given the vibe and reviews of the restaurant but I was let down. Next time I'll try some of the more classic and popular dishes and see if that changes anything. read more

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Overall the food was excellent. Bulgogi sliders, kf chicken wings, spicy beef ramen & black alaskan cod were all enjoyed. Happy I came during happy hour. Service was fine, although being in seattle there was some pretensiousness by staff along with very dirty fingernails by who brought out the food. Not a huge deal, but its the little things that matter sometimes. read more

Chan Seattle - Bulgogi Slider / Korean Fried Chicken Wings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really loved the ambiance of this place - it was very classy, chill, and modern looking. It's a great date place! They divide their place into two sections; one for happy hour, and other just for regular dining. I forgot to tell the waiter that so he sat us in the regular dining area. But once we told him, he graciously allowed us to sit in the regular dining area, despite us telling him we were there for happy hour. After looking at some Yelp pictures, I realized that the portions for the happy hour were pretty small, so I decided to get food from the regular menu at the end. Ok, enough storytelling! I got two small dishes - Beef sliders and Deep Fried Rice Cakes. I was slightly surprised at the Beef sliders - I guess I expected more, based on people raving about it? It was only very warm when I got it, and I was expecting it to be super hot. The flavor, especially from the beef, didn't quite pop out as much as I was hoping. It just tasted like a pretty good slider, nothing too special. Don't get me wrong - it was good, but I guess I expected slightly more. The kimchi was a nice touch to it, though, and the bun was soft. I think the reason why I really wish the beef itself was really nice and hot was so the cucumber kimchi could really contrast from the heat of the beef. But the presentation was beautiful! The Deep Fried Rice Cake was good! I'm allergic to peanuts, so I didn't have them on mine, which I have a feeling would have given it an extra pop. But the service was really great - the chefs and waiters were super gracious and conversational. I think I'd like to come back here again sometime and try their larger dishes. read more

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Modern Korean fusion done really well. Found this place randomly for a last minute birthday dinner and we were able to get seated pretty quick! This place is nestled within the lobby of a hotel and has a nice bar on the side for drinks while you're waiting for a table. Ambiance in here felt really upscale and made the dining experience even better. We ordered 7 dishes and we were amazed at how fast the dishes came out. Within 10 mins 5 of our dishes had already come out! The cooks back there must be working with super quick hands. Things ordered: Tuna Tartare (5/5): huge fan of raw fish and this tuna was extremely fresh Soy Cured King Salmon (5/5): extremely fresh as well, almost ordered another plate Rice Cakes (4/5): rice cakes were a bit mushy but the beef cheek that was on top was insanely tender and flavorful. The sauce that was on top was super rich as well Brussel Sprouts, bulgogi pork bites (4/5): loved the potato puree under these. All the fat and and flavor from the Brussels sprouts kind of seeped down into it Kimchi Stew (3/5): bit lack luster was missing that authentic taste Alaskan Black Cod (5/5): Get this! This was the best thing we had. The fish was extremely buttery and tender. Literally fell apart on poking it. Glaze that it was cooked in was packed with umami As for drinks, we ordered a round of espresso martinis and it made so well we ordered 3 extra rounds lol. Definitely would come here again to try the other dishes. This place is def a good choice for any special occasion or date night! read more

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We really loved our dinner at Chan Seattle. We ordered 6 items; 4 were excellent, and 2 were good. No pics this time, but here is a rundown: Fire Roasted King Prawn: Our least-favorite dish of the night, although it was tasty overall. However, it was the scallion-herb relish-y type thing that made it (the prawns themselves were a bit bland, so the relish really saved it). Also the shrimp were served whole and unpeeled, so the head was still attached. Hubby loves this, but I do not, so I just gave that part to him to enjoy. However, although the shell was split down the inside, getting the shrimp out of its shell was a real struggle. I couldn't do it with my knife and fork, so I finally gave up and used my fingers. Because the prawns arrived already sauced, it was a messy, finger-licking task; glad I wasn't trying to impress anyone with my manners! I might have enjoyed this dish more if it hadn't put up such a fight. But I still think that the prawns themselves were under-seasoned. Steak Tartare: This was very good. It had a subtle Asian flavor, instead of the more traditional flavor. Brussels Sprouts: Super delicious! The sweet potato puree was outstanding. Braised Beef Short Rib: Super delicious again! The meat was incredibly tender and luscious. Ours came with butternut squash puree instead of parsnip puree, and it was divine! Caramel Creme: This was amazing. The texture was exceptional: somehow it managed to be dense yet not "heavy" at the same time. That's quite a trick! And I didn't think I would like the truffle salt, but it was super-subtle so it was very nice. Basque Cheesecake: This was fine, although bordering on blah. To be fair, we ate the strawberry ice cream and strawberry compote at the restaurant, and took the slice of cake home to eat later, so we were eating the cake completely unadorned. We may have liked the dish better if we'd eaten it as intended. We each got a cocktail, which we both enjoyed. The service was challenged that night because they were slammed with 2 back-to-back Jerry Seinfeld shows at The Paramount; we had just come out from the first show, and others were dining at Chan before they headed off to the see the second show. So they had diners from both shows overlapping for a while. Plus, they were short-staffed that night. Our waitress was a sweetie, and we told her not to stress about us, as we were in a chill mood (since we didn't have a "curtain up" deadline to worry about, plus all that laughing at the show made us really relaxed, LOL). The bar was extra-slammed too, so our cocktails didn't arrive until we were half-way through with dinner, which wasn't all that bad (but I did discover that I don't enjoy a cocktail as much when it is competing with the food... good to know). We will absolutely come back to Chan Seattle again. read more