Joule
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 632-1913
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Joule – by Lauren Sancken
In Short
An eclectic menu inspired by French and Korean cuisine, chef/owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, formerly of Coupage, plate sensory experiences in kimchi, bison hanger steak and smoked gouda cornbread. Diners, amidst the jovial banter from the open kitchen and the swell of conversation that fills the small room, can mix and match from the menu's sparked, tossed, pickled, crisped, and simmered categories in a place casual enough to be "neighborhood" and classy enough to say "mais oui," sake flute in hand.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe eight stools at the counter have the best view into the kitchen to watch the chefs at work.
User Reviews for Joule
05/11/2008 Posted by countsguys
I must disagree with the negative reviews posted. I have a feeling that some of these reviewers just want to keep traffic down so they can keep this amazing little place to themselves. Joule quickly is rising to the top of my short list of favorite restaurants in Seattle. The food is innovative and executed to perfection. Don't expect Korean or French cuisine, but enjoy a meal that hints at what is great about both traditions. Do yourself a favor and try the calamata gnocchi if they're on the menu. While you won't have a "fine dining" service experience, you will be attended to by a freindly, competent staff. Get to this restaurant soon. It won't be long before this pair of chefs earn a Beard Award and we won't be able to get a weekend table here.
Pros: great food!
Cons: small space. wine list left a bit to be desired
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05/10/2008 Posted by keeman
I was hesitant to try this place after reading some of the reviews but I was very pleasantly surprised tonight. The Korean-French fusion cuisine is definitely unique and pushes culinary boundaries, but I really liked what we ordered: the kalamata olive gnocchi, sliced almonds, red pepper served with a side of crispy white rice cakes (addictive), duck a l'orange with a kumquat sauce (carefully prepared, flavorful), a fresh whole branzino fish (perfectly grilled and moist) with olive tapenade and poached red grapes. We finished off with a dessert called the Jewel Box: tapioca pudding scented with basil and coconut, topped with lightly broiled grapefruit sections. A modern take on an asian dessert that was light and refreshing. The server was very friendly and chatty too. The place had a nice buzz of activity for a Saturday, but I feel this place deserves more attention. I mean, if this place was located in SF, LA or NY, it would be totally packed with people looking for something new and different.
Pros: Food, Parking
Cons: The tables next to the door might be a little drafty.
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