Joule

"At this James Beard Award-nominated Fremont restaurant known for its meats, the must-order dish is short ribs with kimchi that’s forever been called “that” short rib steak. (The kalbi burger is also delicious.) But there are non-beefy options on the menu, including a delightful kombu-cured mackerel. Don’t skip dessert: The Asian fusion menu includes playful items like the popular “Joule box” as well as a selection of rotating cakes from the nearby sibling Paper Cake Shop." - Jay Friedman

"2022 James Beard Award finalists chef Rachel Yang and partner Seif Chirchi offer simple but refined dishes at their Korean-influenced Fremont restaurant, including a smoked mackerel kedgeree and a succulent kalbi short rib over grilled kimchi. Expect inventive dishes too, like smoked tofu with mushrooms or the dash grits, rich with umami and perfect topped with some of bright house-made kimchi. With an inviting, open space and easy-going service, Joule offers a special night out sans pretension. Sit at the bar and watch chefs plating dishes, and sip on one of Joule’s creative cocktails, like the lapsang souchong tequila drink with lime and Thai chili agave." - Harry Cheadle

"Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi offer simple, refined dishes at their Korean-influenced Fremont restaurant, from smoked mackerel kedgeree and succulent kalbi short rib over grilled kimchi to smoked tofu with mushrooms and geoduck black rice modeled after paella. With easygoing service and an inviting, open space as well as a patio, the restaurant provides a special night out sans pretension. Sit at the bar and watch chefs plating dishes while you sip on one of Joule’s creative cocktails, like the Jalisco Campfire, which blends a lapsang souchong-infused tequila with lime and Thai chile agave." - Eater Staff

"Joule is an absolute Korean staple in Seattle. The iconic kalbi-marinated short rib steak is a wonderfully charred slab of beef, and the rest of the menu is stacked with other exciting bites. Those include smoked tofu drizzled in soy truffle vinaigrette, chewy rice cakes with spicy chorizo and pickled mustard greens, and a thick kalbi-seasoned patty covered in creamy horseradish sauce (one of Seattle’s best burgers). Plus, there’s bright blue wallpaper patterned with little ribeyes. How appropriate." - aimee rizzo

"Joule’s kalbi-marinated burger is a prime example of “less is more.” Here you have an incredibly juicy patty, horseradish mayo, lettuce, and raw red onion with some giardiniera on the side. Add in some of the accompanying pickled carrots between the buns if you want to amp up the acidity." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley