Joule - Seattle

We LOVE joule. Make an extraordinary effort to come here at least twice a year now that we live over an hour away. I'd be mean if I didn't highly recommend the... read more We LOVE joule. Make an extraordinary effort to come here at least twice a year now that we live over an hour away. I'd be mean if I didn't highly recommend the rice cakes!

Joule is a top-notch spot for Korean fusion cuisine that doesn 't disappoint. Despite the higher prices and smaller portions, the food is worth every penny. We... read more Joule is a top-notch spot for Korean fusion cuisine that doesn 't disappoint. Despite the higher prices and smaller portions, the food is worth every penny. We tried a bit of everything, starting with the steak tartare and bone marrow appetizers. Both were exceptional, with the steak tartare boasting a perfect egg yolk and delightful pine nut crunch, while the bone marrow melted in our mouths. For mains, the green curry noodle and grilled octopus stole the show with their bold flavors and expert preparation. The kombu-cured mackerel was a simple yet standout dish, while that Short rib steak was pure melt-in-your-mouth perfection, especially paired with the gochujang sauce. The mussel had a delicious hint of Tom Yum flavor that added an extra layer of goodness. Although the portions are small, the quality of the food at Joule makes it a splurge worth indulging in for anyone craving high-end Korean fusion cuisine.

Hmmm. Wanted to love Joule, but ultimately I think it 's a little overhyped. Came for dinner on a Saturday night and my party of 4 tried: Spicy rice cake Beef t... read more Hmmm. Wanted to love Joule, but ultimately I think it 's a little overhyped. Came for dinner on a Saturday night and my party of 4 tried: Spicy rice cake Beef tartare Smokey wok style mussels Smoked tofu Chinese broccoli Kombu cured mackerel Ube mocha cake The most delicious thing was actually the cake it was totally perfect. Non dessert standouts were the beef tartare and spicy rice cake. Everything else was good, but not amazing. They sounded awesome in theory, but the flavors just weren 't landing. Pacing was also kind of weird the 4 starters we got were all spread out so the four of us were hungrily attacking one dish at a time, then waiting another 15 mins for the next app (prob would have made more sense to pair 2 dishes at a time). The broccoli dish that we had purposefully ordered with the fish entree also arrived after we 'd finished the apps but long before the fish itself, so it was kind of sitting there (to be fair, the broccoli is on the menu as a starter). I can 't remember if we received the dishes arrive as they are ready spiel but it 's usually less noticeable. Anyway, incredible food would have made up for all of that, but I found it merely decent. Maybe an off night?

Amazing service, amazing flavors. definitely stop by. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Amazing service, amazing flavors. definitely stop by. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

With a beautiful ambiance, wonderful service, and delicious food, I would love to make a return trip to Joule. While everything was delicious, the tteokbokki di... read more With a beautiful ambiance, wonderful service, and delicious food, I would love to make a return trip to Joule. While everything was delicious, the tteokbokki dish stood out in particular. Since this is a popular place, I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $50–100