Craving Korean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Korean restaurants around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Umma's Lunch Box
Topping the list is Umma's Lunch Box. Located at 1301 Fifth Ave., Concourse (between Union and University streets) in Central Business District, the buffet spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly Korean restaurant in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 452 reviews on Yelp.
Its menu offers an assortment of oven-baked meats, hand-rolled sushi and hand-tossed vegetables, according to its website, as well as kimbap featuring housemade pickled white radish in lieu of danmugi (yellow pickled radish).
2. Teriyaki 1st
Next up is the University District's Teriyaki 1st, situated at 5201 University Way NE, Suite B. (between 52nd and 55th streets). With 4.5 stars out of 359 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese and Korean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Yelper Jiamae W. wrote, "One of the better teriyaki places in the area. I got chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu and both were tasty. The katsu had a nice crisp and the teriyaki was tender and had a good smoke."
3. Marination Station
First Hill's outpost of the Seattle-based chain Marination Station, located at 1412 Harvard Ave. (between Union and Pike streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Korean, Asian fusion and Hawaiian spot four stars out of 600 reviews.
Karissa L. noted, "The kimchi fried rice was on point and the beef was marinated very well. I also really enjoyed the addition of the spring onions. It definitely added a little bit of freshness to the dish."
4. Red Bowls
Red Bowls, a Japanese and Korean spot in Central Business District, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 275 Yelp reviews. Head over to 812 Third Ave. (between Marion and Columbia streets) to see for yourself.
Zac D. noted, "The prices are reasonable for the amount of fish you get, and the tuna and salmon chunks seem to be good quality. The bowl isn't over-sauced, which is great, and they have ginger, wasabi and soy sauce available after you pay to supplement your bowl."
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