This is my third time at Joule and it never disappoints. Tonight my husband and I made a reservation for 2 and we were seating at a quaint section in the back. First, the drinks were magically delicious! I ordered a pineapple tequila drinks and my husband ordered a call me old fashion. He says "it's the most balanced take I've had on an old fashion - perfect" and I agree. Everything we tasted was delicious but the stand outs were the Rice cakes and the rib eye - absolutely fabulous - no more to say. I definitely recommend. read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The staff was rude. As soon as we walked in the lady at the front gave us attitude. I'm not even sure what we did wrong. We were kind and respectful and inquiring about a table. We decided it wasn't worth eating here because the experience is just as important as the food. On our way out the same lady gave us more attitude about the fact that we were leaving. I didn't try to the food unfortunately. read more

The burger was excellent, by far our favorite dish of the night. The restaurant itself is a little on the louder side, but everything looks beautiful. Our waitress was fantastic; incredibly polite and communicative. This is a great spot for a date night if you're down for food that's a little bit different from the norm. read more

I was super excited to try out Joule for brunch after reading that they had a rotating buffet along with your choice of entree. But I was a bit disappointed overall with it. We got reservations for 10 AM right when they opened on Sunday. They were a little slow to seat right away, and we waited for 10 minutes before our waitress came over to take our drink orders/orders. She wasn't particularly friendly, but nice enough. The fiance got coffee, while I stayed with water. The buffet was North African I believe. Everything was SUPER tasty on that buffet. I loved the dip, it was so flavorful and well spiced. The tabuolah salad was refreshing and really good. I went back for seconds immediately. The little cake at the end was a bit dry. Our entrees came out fairly quickly. The fiance got the shrimp and grits with a side of bacon while I opted for the chicken fried steak and sesame waffle. I didn't get a chance to taste the shrimp and grits, but he liked it. The bacon was one REALLY thick slice. It was delicious, my fiance ended up cutting up bits of it throw into this grits as well. The chicken fried steak was a little tough, but the breading was also a little soggy, and it was tasteless. It was bland and a little cold, I was so disappointed. The waffle itself was cooked well, but the sesame flavor was almost nonexistent. They don't provide you with butter and there is only a light drizzle of syrup on the waffle. It was just so plain and needed at least some more syrup. I was scrounging for the tiny pools of syrup that didn't make it on the waffle. The coffee wasn't great either, and my fiance wish he just hadn't gotten it. They add 20% gratuity as well I'm glad I got a chance to try it, but overall, I wouldn't come back here. read more

Joule - Sesame waffle with chicken fried steak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The restaurant is in a great shared space with the whale wins restaurants & evo shop. Amazing Asian Fusion restaurant a couple blocks from the Fremont Brewery. Joule has an amazing open air view of the block with a fire pit, bar tops and quaint seating throughout. Our waitress was phenomenal and recommended the family sharing style. Every dish we had was flavorful with the perfect amount of sweetness, spice and zest! We each started with a cocktail shared the starter, rice & noodle course followed by the highly recommended octopus dish. That was the perfect amount for us! Then thanks again to our waitress's recommendation (because she had yet to steer us wrong) we ended the night with a surprise night cap. read more

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I stopped in for the brunch buffet. The experience was good overall, however the service is lacking. It took a very long time for someone to come and take my order. Different staff members kept walking by and making eye contact, saw that I clearly hadn't been helped and was ready to order, and then just kept walking! After about 15 minutes, someone finally acknowledged our presence and asked if we were ready to order. I guess because the tips are included in the bill, they don't need to provide customer service? Other than that, the buffet was actually really good. I liked every single thing I tasted from the buffet. The flavors were unique, complex, and delicious. I ordered the Bao for my main, and that was simply ok. It was a bit sweet for my liking, and the dough was dry, but it was alright. My husband had the steak with eggs, and it was delicious but small. Overall, Joule is ok. The service is bad, but the food was pretty good. I probably won't go back, but it was nice to try once. read more

One of the Best RESTAURANTS in SEATTLE All of the foods are amazing! Highly recommend everyone to try their Mackerel and Bone Marrow. read more

Joule - Bone marrow - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fabulous meal and wait staff!! I am never disappointed. Love the innovative menu selections.

I do like their brunch concept. For $20, you choose an entree from the menu, and you also get to enjoy food from their mini buffet. Some menu items cost $3 extra, like the chicken and waffle, and the steak. The buffet theme changes monthly(?) and when we went in July it was backyard BBQ. It included: - fancy crackers - onion dip - BBQ hummus - watermelon corn salad - peaches and cream tapioca - German potato salad - corn bread - magic bar Corn Cake $20 includes buffet: The cake has Chinese sausage inside, and is topped with Tonkotsu gravy. It sounded good on paper, but I ended up not liking the taste too much. I felt like I could sense a slight fishy taste with the corn cake. I'm not sure if there was fish sauce used, or it was just my imagination. I don't like seafood, so once something registers as fishy to me, it's hard to get over. Seasonal Shrub $4: I forget what the seasonal flavor was. I don't actually know what shrub is either. But I enjoyed this drink! It was tart, and almost had a vinegary taste, but I didn't mind that. (I just googled shrub and it does involve vinegar, so no wonder it has that taste. I'm just going to leave my original thought as is for posterity.) I think I just had bad luck with my entree choice this time, but I'm definitely open to coming back one day to give it another chance. I do wish you could see ahead of time what the buffet theme is. The website says it should be posted under news, but I personally wasn't able to find it. ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here. read more

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Been to Joule twice, once for brunch and once for dinner, probably enjoyed the dinner more than the brunch, but both were good experiences with really good food. Joule is just to the east of Fremont, so not as busy with some street parking available nearby. The restaurant is inside a building that is shared with another great restaurant. There is tons of seating, from the patio, to bar, to tables and the chef counter. The chef counter does get fairly warm, so I wouldn't advise it on hot summer days. The service is pretty good the times I been here, make sure to explain the menu well and check in on you. There is a 20% automatic service charge. The food can vary, but its generally has a bit of Korean influence. For brunch, there is a variety of dish to chose from and a buffet to got with it. I had the chicken fried steak and waffles and it was great. The buffet rotates it items, and is generally vegetarian. As for dinner, its a good mixture of European and Asian dishes. I had the short rib steak and its was one of the best steak I had in Seattle. read more

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Favorite restaurant in Seattle. Husband asked me to "go steady" after our first date here. Great flavors exceptional staff.

So good! Every dish was better than the next. My only regret is that we didn't order two of everything - especially the rice cakes. Can't wait to go back - and won't are that mistake again! read more

Another great find in Seattle. Food, service & ambiance all great. Gave it 4 stars only because the moment we finished desert they asked us to vacate the table. Could have used a few more minutes to enjoy the meal. read more

Joule is adjacent to The Whale Wins (WW). I missed WW's happy hour by 30 mins so figured maybe I oughta give Joule a try. As I checked into Yelp, a few Yelp buddies (Whitty Whitney and Frankster) sent me numerous warnings and that I have made a terrible mistake. That made me quite nervous but alas it was already too late. Power Hour Steak Dinner: Bavette steak, charred vegetables and anchovy garlic bread. Tender steak meat - that is about it. A few notes: not enough food on the plate, meat needed something as the chimichurri sauce had little flavor. The grilled veggies and two thin slices of bread added little to the equation. Spicy rice cakes - the spicy sauce, chorizo meat and pickled veggies grouped together provided an interesting flavor combination I liked however the rice cakes could be made crispier on the outside. The steep price of $12 for a small plate portion does not help. The dining room's open design and service definitely made dinner pleasant. Still darn hungry after eating an average dinner here, I stepped back over to WW to top off the belly. read more

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Amazing food and lovely, friendly service. Joule came sooooo close to getting five stars, but a few little things meant it just squeaked under a perfect score. We went for brunch and on a Saturday it was packed, but for good reason. The brunch is essentially a buffet with an entree, and everything in the buffet was delicious. The options (we had the Indian inspired buffet) was light and didn't make us feel stuffed before our entrees arrived. And that was great, because the entrees were delicious. I had the shrimp and grits with Chinese sausage, and we also got a sesame waffle to share. The grits were creamy and the sausage added a load of flavor without grease. The shrimp were okay but they weren't deveined properly, so stopping to take out poo chutes from shrimp kind of detracted from the meal. Otherwise everything else in the meal was really tasty. Service was good, with friendly and prompt assistance. Water and coffee was refilled regularly and we were checked on often with various staff members seeing how our meals were. One downside about being in a busy modern restaurant is that the acoustics were really bad. Concrete floors, glass and open spaces mean that sound carry. It was really, really loud and we could barely hear ourselves with all the background noise. Overall despite these small problems and the lack of parking in the area, the overall dining experience was a very positive one. With their monthly rotating brunch buffet and a whole list of other tasty entree options, I think we'd go back for brunch again. read more

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This review is for dinner. I plan to try their brunch in the near future. The decor is trendy. Love the open kitchen. We can smell the grill outside of the restaurant and just follow the smell. We don't have reservation so we have to share with two other parties at a cafeteria style table. We could see the bar which is very well stacked. Waitstaff are friendly; recommend how many dishes to order, and decide all the dishes before place our order. The wait seems like forever. First thing arrived is the bread with black sesame butter. Kind of sweet with rich sesame taste. Love it! Beef tartar was interesting with Asian pear, but beef seems not the best quality, and can use a little more flavor. And no chips? Not the best. Meh. Bone marrow is tasty, wish there was more. Love it. Rice cake with Chorizo was not bad. Rice cake is crisp and tender, love the texture. The sauce is a bit too sweet and not spicy enough. But we clean it anyway:) Love it. Grilled cauliflower with yogurt and bonito. I like bonito, but not as much on cauliflower. Meh. My recommendation is - order their stakes. Wagyu tri tip and short rib stake with grilled kimchi are both top quality meat and grill skill. The meat is grilled just right. LOVE IT! Dishes come small. Seven dishes for 3 people are just right. read more

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Honestly, maybe my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Chef Rachel Yang goes in her bag with an excellent menu meant to entertain and surprise your taste buds. The location is in the Fremont area of Seattle. Here's the tasting menu line-up: -Kaya bread with black sesame butter: I needed seconds on this one! -Smoked tofu, honshimeiju confit, soy truffle vinagrette: I don't like tofu, but I loved this -Prime bavette steak, truffled pine nuts, and artichoke -Panna cotta for dessert No trip to Seattle is complete without a visit here. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

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The food was excellent, although the Mackerel was a little on the salty side. The service, however, was outstanding. The staff went out of their way to check in on us and to chit chat and made the evening feel very personal. Was our second time eating at Joule, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Had a pretty decent brunch this morning at Joule. I had the grits and my fiancé had the chicken fried steak and waffles. Both were pretty good. My shrimp and grits weren't perfect, and I've had a bunch of this everywhere I've been. I wish the shrimp had had more spice/flavor other than just shrimp. The grits were perfect though. The buffet was the real star. I loved the little tastes of everything and I know it's probably pretty labor intensive to make. I recommend hitting up brunch here but make a reservation as it got crowded fairly quickly after the 10am opening. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle, so I'm surprised I haven't written a review until now. Call or book early on OpenTable to make a reservation especially for the weekend. I've been there on weekdays, Friday evenings, Saturday nights, and every time I've gone, the restaurant has filled up entirely (even a random Wednesday evening when clouds are grey and I expected less people to be eating out). A simply decorated restaurant with the real art created in the kitchen. One of the three Seattle restaurants in the Relay Restaurant Group (the other two are Revel and Trove), Joule is the most popular one within my friend group. Thank god, because I love coming here! The food is amazing and the space is nice with a variety of seating options. There's bar seating, a long communal-like table, individual tables for groups of 2-6, a patio for people who want to enjoy a glass of wine by the roaring fire, and my personal favorite, the countertop overlooking the open kitchen. It would be worth adding in the reservation notes what kind of seating you would like. Dishes on the menu that I get every visit: -Bone Marrow: Hot, buttery goodness. What's not to like? -Spicy chorizo: A traditional Korean dish with a kick! Perfect crisp on the outside but chewy inside. Pairs so well with chorizo! -At least one steak dish, because any of the steaks are delicious. I have yet to find something on the dessert menu that I've liked, but I'm usually too full to have dessert anyways, so this isn't even counted into my rating. I also haven't tried their brunch so I'll have to do that sometime. I'm usually not a huge fan of asian fusion since some fusions come out too weird for me, but Joule is the exception. Already awaiting my next visit in a week and a half! read more

Asian fusion. A lil fancy. Loved the meal. Sat and watched the chefs do their magic. Awesome. + Spicy rice cake with chorizo (a new take on dukbokki) + Short rib steak with grilled kimchi - incredibly tender, we saw them make so many of these and couldn't help but order it. Worth every penny. Service wise, very disappointed... - Server missed a dish completely. Inattentive. Worst of all, an automatic 20% gratuity. The fact that it was an automatic charge is irritating and inspires poor services as we received. read more

I went here for brunch and it's such a good deal! You get an entree and they have a bunch of side items and it's all you can eat! I didn't go to the location before it moved, but this seems much more open and the lighting is so nice. We sat at the counter and just watched the chefs cook. It's a pretty similar set up to their sister restaurant, Revel. I got the porchetta - bacon, sausage, and apple salad. I thought the apple salad was ok... but the porchetta was EXCELLENT. It was covered with some sweet sauce and the meat was sooo tasty that I can't explain how good it was! My bf got the chicken fried steak and waffle that was katsu style. I thought it was okay. The pieces that were sprinkled in salt tasted better than those without. It just brought out a little bit more flavor to make it tastier. I can't wait to come back because they always have different themes for their brunches. I would also come back for dinner and try the kalbi burger... yum. read more

Joule - Chicken Fried Steak and Waffle! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh, Joule - you are divine. Since we were in the Fremont/Wallingford area to catch our Meowtropolitan appointment, we decided to stop into Joule first for some brunch. I knew Joule had great selections during the weekend, but I didn't know that in addition to the brunch menu, you can also opt in for their brunch, which rotates in theme every weekend. This weekend's theme was "Austrian brunch." How does this work? If you order an entree, you can also add the brunch on for $5 more. If you decide to just get the brunch or just get the entree, then you pay $14. It's quite ingenious. Since I was starving, I ordered both an entree - the "Pancakes," a play on green onion pancakes, with two poached eggs, kale and peanut sauce - as well as the buffet add-on. Absolutely no regrets at all. The buffet touted all sorts of lovely eats including a charred carrots and gherkin, sauerkraut salad, roasted golden beet salad, liverwurst, linzertartes and much more. I was in heaven - Austrian heaven. I barely noticed the wait for my entree because I was already occupied (which was great). But then I moved on to my pancake, which was a sight to behold. Crispy outside, two perfect yolky eggs inside with citrusy kale and a subtle nuttiness from the peanuts. Mmmmmm. Joule is a wonderful place for those with eclectic and adventurous palates :) read more

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I have bookmarked Joule to try for years...now I know they're known to have a really stellar brunch, but we came on a Friday night, right at opening time for dinner and sat at the bar. At that time it wasn't too busy, but as the evening wore on, this place was busy with patrons, and rightfully so. We asked for suggestions on food and this is what we had: Beef Taretare: steak taretare with an Asian twist! It was refreshingly melt in your mouth good! The pine nuts add a bit of crunch, while the Asian pear was a welcome addition that added a fresh crispness to the appetizer. Octopus: octopus that was grilled perfectly! Octopus is one of those foods that can go horribly wrong! If you under cook it, it's mushy, if you over cook it, it's too chewy. Now Joule has found the timing just right! And it's served with grilled bok choy and a bacon vinaigrette. We all know bacon makes everything taste better, but the dish was cooked so that each component held on to its own flavor. "That" short rib steak: Kalbi...I love Kalbi!!! Steak marinated in a sweet-soy-mirin and grilled to a perfect medium rare!!! Served with grilled kimchi! And topped with a grilled pepper! This dish is simply flawless! A little heat from the pepper, the complex flavors of the kimchi, and a slice of Kalbi = the quintessential bite! Joule dessert box: sweet pearl tapioca topped with slices of grapefruit and coconut... What a satisfying way to end a meal! read more

I love this place for brunch. The atmosphere is amazing, although not a lot of seating and the service is good as well. Ordered the Chicken Fried steak with Sesame waffles. Wow! Wow! The best! I love the fragrant waffles, the sesame taste really comes through and goes perfect with the fluffy butter and syrup. The chicken fried steak was juicy and flavorful and also went well with the butter and syrup. Just amazing! Also ordered the omelette and the asian herbs in this dish are to die for! The texture of the omelette was also perfection. I can't say enough about this dish except that you need to try it. The cherry on top? You get free access to the Peruvian buffet! I don't even know what that means but let me tell you this: Yum. All of the herbs and elements in these cold salads are ridiculously good. The cheeses were amazing as well. Love this place! Perfect for Saturday brunch! read more

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Came here for a mid-week dinner. Had read great reviews about the place and was really looking forward to the meal. Overall: 4.4/5 Food: 4/5. Very tasty. I ordered the eggplant, broccoli, short rib steak and the chocolate mousse for dessert. All were very tasteful, cool presentation, top notch sauces / dressings. The food, however, was a little overly salty. I wish I could have ordered the black sesame noodle dish and the tapioca dessert. Both looked out of this world Ambiance: 5/5 restaurant décor is top notch. I sat at the chef's counter and it was really fun to see the chefs at work. To boot, they answered my questions! Service: 4/5. Everyone was super nice - especially the chefs - but it took a while for a server to come over and take my order + folks did not refill my waters Minor negative feedback. Overwhelmingly positive. Would come back read more

Overall - $19 gets you an entree off the menu and the side dish buffet. Overall, the dishes were disappointing but the atmosphere of the dining area was bright and inviting. Also note that a 20% gratuity charge is automatically factored into your bill. Lastly, my friend is very allergic to shellfish and we asked if there are any dishes with shellfish (given that it was a Malaysian theme) but the staff and the chef failed to disclose to us that the cracker had shrimp paste in it. Thankfully my friend was okay but it was too close of a call. Pros - great variety for you to try at $19 price point. The hostess/the staff were friendly and attentive. It's a great casual spot for a nice brunch with friends on a weekend afternoon. Some of the best bites were from the side dish bar: the larb wasn't overly dressed and it was super crunchy, well-balanced and refreshing. It was a great start to the meal as a light appetizer, and the rice was quite flavorful as well. Cons - the chilled shakshuka was an instant regret - the blended peas were too grainy, the parsley on top was overpowering, and it was overall very bland. The first few bites with the toast (excellent btw) and the egg were good, but it was hard to eat more than 3-4 bites afterwards. The smoked mackerel in the hash was completely lost in the salad dressing. It felt like a dish with an oily fish on top of an oily vegetable, dressed with oily mayo. When I did taste the fish, it was great and tasted smoky, but I just wish there was more of it and not hidden in the dressing. Accenting the fish more to counterbalance the richness with the dry, smoky qualities would have been great & maybe a piece of lime to cut it as well. read more

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I was actually surprised that this restaurant is so popular at the end of my meal. My friends came here for a brunch. Arrived half an hour after opening time without a reservation. Although there were plenty tables opened, we had to wait 45 minutes to grab seats at the bar. So, I'd advise to make reservations beforehand! We got the french toast, chicken and waffle, egg fried rice, and steak. -French toast was nothing spectacular. The bread was such a thick cut and I felt the need to have more syrup. I did enjoy the crispiness on the outside of the bread. -Chicken and waffle: waffle was good, but chicken is tough and overcooked. -Egg fried rice was light and yummy, but definitely does not justify the price. -Steak was good and nicely cooked! Salad was over-salted. We did enjoy a few things from the side buffet, so that enhanced the experience. read more

I remember their joule box dessert being very memorable and delicious, but my first time at the new location was for weekend brunch... and it was really great. I already saw photos of the sesame waffle and chicken fried steak so I knew that's what I wanted to try. The reviews were spot on, and the dish didn't disappoint. The waffle was good, but not that mind-blowing... I was more impressed with the chicken fried steak. It looks like katsu because of the dark breading, but it tasted different and very flavorful. The maple syrup was a nice touch as well, mixing the savory/sweet flavors in each bite. The buffet didn't look too appetizing, but I was really into the banh xeo vegetables and the curry sauce. Very interesting Asian fusion, but I was pleased with my meal. Can't wait to come back for dinner to get the joule box and try their dinner dishes. read more

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We celebrated a friend's birthday tonight and were delighted with the food, service and ambience! We especially liked the spicy tteokbokki rice cakes that had great texture, and the miso cod was also excellent. Highly recommend booking in advance to get a spot by the fire pit for a wonderful night out with friends! read more

Ahh might be a little generous with the 5 stars, but I really enjoyed my Saturday brunch here with my fiancé! We didn't make reservations, but luckily there were seats available in the patio. We didn't mind since it was sunny out, and there's a fire pit and heated lamps to keep you warm in the morning breeze! For brunch, there's about ten entrees to choose from, most of them $17 (some were +$3 for the larger entrees), and includes the buffet. I guess each month there's a different theme for the buffet and it was Argentine when we went. I don't think I've had Argentine food before, so it was good trying out new things... and everything was delicious too! There was sweet potato bread, kale and sweet potato salad, crisp flatbread with chimichurri, quinoa and eggplant salad, cheese, etc. I got a little bit of everything my first round, and then got two more rounds of my favorites.. which was pretty much everything :) Our entrees came by the time we were pretty much done with the buffet, so it was perfect timing. We tried the porchetta with spicy romesco and the sesame waffle with chicken fried steak and I was impressed by both of them! The porchetta was tasty and an awesome flavored dish, and was the perfect portion having already eaten the buffet. As for the waffle, I loved it! I want to say it's probably the best waffle I've ever had. It was crispy on the outside and light and slightly chewy on the inside - not dense like most waffles. There was a definite sesame flavor too. The chicken fried steak was prepared katsu style, which I liked since it wasn't overly breaded. I could probably eat the entire waffle myself, but as for the steak, two slices was enough. The smoky maple syrup drizzled on top of the waffle and steak was perfect. I love trying new places for brunch but will be back because the buffet will be different next time! I've come for dinner before a long time ago and remember liking it too.. so I think it's safe to say Joule is two thumbs up all around! read more

Joule - Brunch porchetta, $17 and includes buffet. Yummy! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've wanting to come here since I went to revel this feb (which was also bomb) and finding out they have a sister restaurant Joule! Kalbi burger was suuuper flavorful and was def my favorite out of all the dishes, and the mackerel made me believe I like cooked fish again. Also the service is top notch here!! There was a small mishap with serving food that I'm allergic to but they kept checking on me and even gave us free apps. Since we were celebrating my bfs promotion they even brought out a ube icecream cake w a candle on it id highly recommend making a reservation here waaaay before hand, we were lucky to get a reservation at 8pm on a Friday. read more

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Visited the restaurant based on all the glowing reviews. We were a group of 11 and went with the Chef's choice for a multi course meal. The restaurant and staff had a friendly warm vibe, and was the only good part. Overall, the food was overpriced and arrogant. A lot of it was overly garlicky dishes wrapped in a fancy names. Skip the Chinese scallion pancake, Roasted radish salad, Pea vine Lyonnaise, Chinese broccoli. The Kombu cured mackerel and Bavette may be palatable, but none that says wow!! Even the cocktails were mediocre. Finally, if you have a complex South Asian palette, skip this place altogether. read more

I really had liked my food, but not sure if the price and buffet justified the price. I did not like how the buffet items did not necessarily reflect Korean flavors, but instead felt random and flimsy. It wasn't really worth the extra dollars to add on. However , my meal of steak and eggs was pretty awesome I'd have to say. It was delicious and I ate the whole thing. The only reason why I dock things down was for subpar breakfast "buffet" - really, what buffet? And for the addition of an automatic 20% gratuity. I know I'm a socal girl coming to new Seattle territories but I'd like to choose if I give someone a 20% gratuity for supreme service. Please put this in my hands rather than tag it on the bill, when I saw the bill jump from a certain value to a newer one I was a bit shocked. Regardless, food was great, buffet was subpar; and should keep in mind not everyone is rich. read more

Incredible experience at Joule. Food and service is exceptional. We have had brunch here a couple of times and always loved it. The brunch buffet is definitely worth it and the drinks at the bar are always creative and unique. This time, we did dinner. We ordered everything family style (about 6 dishes) and found all of the flavors to be bold and well balanced. The server was awesome! She guided us through each choice, always asked how we were doing, and helped us choose a bottle of wine by offering us huge tastings of three options. My favorites on the menu were the rice cakes, the short rib (bomb!!) and the duck. So delicious! read more

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We love the geoduck black rice. The little bean create an interesting texture, the geoduck is sweet and tender. Short rib steak is very tasty. The source on the bone marrow is special with a little bit spicy, perfect for the bone marrow. The smoked tofu is interesting. However i was little disappointed on the kimchi. It is a little bit plain. The desert Joule box has very combination, I like the circuit favor in it. read more

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Came into Joule a few minutes before they opened to review the menu and found it contained some Kalbi meat dishes; so we settled at the bar for a few drinks. I ordered the 12 year Glenrothes Select Reserve on the rocks that was really exceptional. The ambiance of Joule is very comfortable and you can easily settle in and relax in the bar or in the dining area. After we were seated, we ordered a couple of entrees; the Kalbi burger and the Kalbi steak with grilled kimchee. One bite into the burger and it exploded full of juicy goodness; perfectly medium rare, gorgeous red color and had a wonderful meaty taste with a nice charbroiled flavor. Its taste and texture was way beyond my expectations of ordering the most unadventurous item on the menu; a burger. The bun complemented the meat and there was no need to add cheese or condiments to mask that meaty taste. This has to be one of the best "undiscovered" burgers in Seattle (see photo I posted). I like the way Joule does meat! Afterward, what was notable was the apple bread pudding desserts that had that homemade look and taste that was complemented by some smoky buttermilk ice cream. I found the service to be just right and everyone I had contact with were pleasant and we enjoyed the experience of coming to Joule. read more

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Brunch here is the epitome of wanting to try something new but still having a delicious variety of breakfast influenced staples. If you are looking for the basic egg scrambles or omelette, this place is not for you. My friend and I came here and got the brunch standard which costs $20 and including a main dish and their brunch buffet. The main dish included a healthy variety of Asian inspired dishes. I got the Hash which had a potato hash, chili remoulade and smoked mackerel salad. This didn't have the usual "egg" touch brunch had by the combination of the crunch from the hash and the salad was perfectly balanced. HOWEVER it was far too oily. The hash was not properly drained so there was a lot of residue oil left on the plate which left a oily film on your palate. I would've given them 5 stars if not for this problem. The buffet rotates monthly so this month it was Jamaican themed. This was by far my favorite part just because these delicious bite sized appetizers were enough to give a well intro to the months theme and satiate your hungry just enough until your dish arrived. I will return for next months Chinese New Year themed read more

Joule - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Agh. What a bummer. I came here after reading reviews and had high expectations, and was SUPER disappointed. I highly recommend skipping this place and going elsewhere if you are in the area. The reasons for such a low rating for this place.. 1. The service- I agree with several of the reviews on here that the service is absolutely terrible. We tried to flag down a waiter/waitress 5 times, with no result. We were siting at the bar and the bartender was so busy that he never refilled our water, got our check, or helped us. We literally waved at the waitstaff with our arm in the air and they were looking in our direction, but no service. It was actually quite appalling 2. The food- Many of the dishes were far too salty. The Crispy eggplant dish along with the Flank steak had great flavor profiles but were extremely salty which overpowered the dish. The Geoduck fried rice was yummy but they definitely skimped on the geoduck and it ended up tasting like seaweed fried rice. This one was actually a little too bland and oily. Furthermore, the food took a long time to come out. 3. The price- way too overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. The steak we had was not a high quality cut at all and was 25 dollars for a mediocre steak. We ended up going to a taqueria after ordering 3 entrees for 2 people because the amount was so tiny. 4. The tip- Tip is automatically applied to the order, which might explain the terrible service we got. Automatically adding it may have discouraged staff from trying? Who knows. TLDR: Skip this place, head somewhere else. Food and service make for two thumbs down. read more

First, I'd like to say the mackerel dish and raspberry lychee spoon cake dessert were delicious, and the vibes and service were excellent! However, strictly on food, it was not worth the price. The type of food and and quantity did not match the price tag. For two people we got the green onion pancake (which was tiny), spicy rice cakes, and tofu salad. These dishes felt more like snacks, and although pretty tasty, just too small. read more