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Korean Food in Seattle: My Go-To Bibimbap Spots & More
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items My go-to Korean spots in Seattle (and exactly what I order), a couple of well-loved places I haven't tried yet but want to, and pantry basics for making bibimbap and japchae at home. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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My Go-To Spots
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Korean Food at Home
My Go-To Spots
My go-to Korean spot. I always get the Mom's Medley Bibimbop: rice, a mix of veggies, pickled red cabbage, kale tempura, and a sunny egg. The Japchae Bop is my other favorite, glass noodles in a soy garlic sauce with a jammy egg on top.
Made in House
I've been here and would go back. Korean-inspired dinner in Wallingford. My picks: the seafood pancake, the pea vines, and the "That" Short Rib Steak, and save room for the Joule Box for dessert.
Joule (Wallingford)
My South Seattle bibimbap stop in Georgetown, right on Airport Way. I go with the Bulgogi Bopbowl and a side of the Kale Tempura.
BOPBOX
I've been here and recommend it. A Korean-inspired spot in Fremont, just down the road from Made in House. My pick is the short rib rice bowl.
Revel
Next on My List
Haven't been yet, but it's at the top of my list. This modern Korean spot in South Lake Union is known for its seafood pancake and kimchi fried rice.
Paju
Also on my to-try list for a rainy Seattle day. This U District classic is known for bubbling kimchi tofu stew (soondubu) served with banchan.
Korean Tofu House
Korean Food at Home
The spicy-sweet red pepper paste that makes bibimbap taste like bibimbap. Stir a spoonful into a rice bowl at home, or use it in marinades and stews.
CJ Haechandle Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste)
Sweet potato glass noodles for making japchae at home, the same style of chewy noodle as my favorite Japchae Bop. Toss with soy, garlic, sesame oil, and whatever veggies you have.
Ottogi Sweet Potato Glass Noodles (for Japchae)
For restaurant-style dolsot bibimbap at home: heat the stone bowl and the rice gets that crispy, golden layer on the bottom. It comes with a trivet for serving.
Korean Stone Bowl (Dolsot) with Trivet
The finishing touch for homemade bibimbap and japchae. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil gives that nutty, restaurant flavor. A little goes a long way.
Ottogi Roasted Sesame Oil (320ml)
Jongga napa cabbage kimchi in shelf-stable cans, so it ships without a cooler and keeps in the pantry. Spoon it on top of bibimbap, fried rice, or ramen for that tangy, spicy kick.
Jongga Napa Cabbage Kimchi (4 Shelf-Stable Cans)
Crispy roasted seaweed, also called gim. Snack on it straight from the pack, or crumble it over rice and bibimbap. These single packs are easy to toss in a lunch bag.
gimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks (12 Pack)
For Korean BBQ short ribs at home. This sweet-savory kalbi marinade with pear and apple does the work. Marinate overnight, then grill or pan-sear, and serve over rice with kimchi on the side.
CJ Korean BBQ Kalbi Marinade (Pear & Apple)