Seattle, WA
Harry currently ranks 10 korean spots in Seattle, scoring 79–86 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
The banchan is the tell. It costs almost nothing and there is no reason not to get it right — if the kimchi is thin or the sides are tired, the kitchen does not care. At KBBQ specifically: grill cleanliness and charcoal temperature are not optional. Harry walks out of places that let the grill go cold between cuts.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
korean
4021 E Madison St, Seattle
4.8 across 272 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
korean
512 S King St, Seattle
4.7 across 298 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; unusually good for what you'll pay.
$
Harry
86
Worth It
80
asian · korean
954 E Union St, Seattle
4.6 across 178 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
84
Worth It
77
korean
722 12th Ave, Seattle
4.7 across 695 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #6 of 3,986 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
korean · deli
700 Stewart St, Seattle
4.3 across 124 Google reviews; named by Eater 38 and James Beard Foundation.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
77
korean · asian-fusion
3508 Fremont Pl N, Seattle
4.6 across 508 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
korean
406 Broadway E, Seattle
4.5 across 454 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
75
korean
513 Westlake Ave N, Seattle
4.4 across 598 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Seattle (2026)).
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
75
sushi · asian
516 1st Ave N, Seattle
4.7 across 1.1k Google reviews; ranked #538 of 3,986 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
79
Worth It
75
korean
5809 24th Ave NW, Seattle
4.6 across 542 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; stylish, cash-only eatery offering traditional & modern Korean dishes, plus rotating….
$
Harry
79
Worth It
77
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