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Chan Seattle

86 Pine St, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 443-5443
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  • Rosalind B.

    Amazing food, great service. They handled our large party skillfully!

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Came during happy hour. Beef bulgogi sliders and spicy pork sliders were absolutely delicious. $6 each during happy hour, what a sweet deal. The kimchi pork belly and kimchi jar were also pretty bomb, but those were happy hour deals ($13 and $4 respectively). Still good for their price imo, but I'm from SF so.. I just really liked those sliders.

    (5)

  • Dustin T.

    Looking for an early bite to eat and heard about Chan and saw that it was highly rated - so we gave it a try during happy hour. Glad we did! The Korean fusion cuisine was very good. Anybody eating here has to get the beef sliders. The bulgogi beef was so good and brioche bun so fresh - and they have a nice kick to them. We also had the grilled cauliflower appetizer as well as the chicken wings - which are more crisp and tasty than any wings you'll find anywhere. For the entrees, I had the skillet bibimbap, which was really good. I think everybody else wished they would have ordered it as well. My wife ordered the braised short rib, which was so tender. This is just right up from Pike's, so it's easy to get to. Highly recommend giving it a try.

    (4)

  • Kelvin M.

    This was our first trip to Seattle and when dinner time came around Chan Seattle quickly became our choice. The restaurant is charming and food is amazing. The restaurant is tucked away in the corner next to the lobby entrance of a hotel. Seating is limited so you would be well advised if you make a reservation. Otherwise don't be surprised if you end up at the bar. We ordered an assortment of dishes.

    (5)

  • Maria G.

    I know this restaurant has been around for awhile. I didn't try it until recently and wow I wish I had visited here earlier! I came here during its HH that runs from 5 PM (opening) to 6:30 PM. My friend and I started with the homemade kimchee jar and it was really spicy. Not sure if I'd pay $4 for it again. However, the bulgogi sliders were so good! For HH, you get 2 instead of the normal 3 servings. Then I got the braised short rib plate for $14. And it was so good! The onion balls and sauce made it so flavorful. It was really good. I highly recommend it. They also have a bar where you can sit just to enjoy a drink. You get to see the actions through its semi-opened kitchen. Ideal for a date spot or small group! Will be back!

    (5)

  • Caley Z.

    This place is terrific! I came here during the happy hour and basically got everything off the menu and it was all delicious. I would definitely come back (and am planning a trip this week actually). I got the bulgogi sliders as recommended by some other Yelpers. Delicious. I also got the friend rice cakes and the calamari, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. The calamari was different than I've had in other restaurants (there was some arugula and veggies), very delicious! Outside of the happy hour menu, I got the vermicelli noodles and short ribs. Both great choices!! I personally am a huge fan of clear noodles, so I was very happy. The short ribs came as a good portion and was tender and flavorful. My friend and I were stuffed after this.

    (5)

  • Susan S.

    A cute, intimate place that serves good Korean fusion food. Nothing was amazing, but I did like their bulgogi sliders. They were a little salty and sweet, but in a bun, it was perfect. The spicy cucumbers were a nice touch. We also had their beef tartare and their spicy rice cakes. I wish we could've tried their other dishes, but we were going to another dinner and were there just for happy hour. The rice cakes were sweet and not too spicy. I liked that they fried it a bit to give it a little extra chewiness. Service was efficient, and their HH prices were awesome. A fun place to grab a few drinks. recommend if you're craving some Korean food and you're in the area.

    (4)

  • Jessica P.

    My friends and I (3 ppl total) came around 7:15pm on a Thursday night. The restaurant does not take reservations so we ended up waiting 35 minutes. Food Skillet bibimbbap ($14) - contains vegetables, bulgogi beef and fried egg. I may be more of a critic because I've had bibimbbap at various different restaurants. The bibimbbap tasted ok. It was one of my friend's 1st time trying it and she really enjoyed it. Deep fried rice cake ($4) - contains sweet and spicy sauce , peanuts, scallions, sesame. Tasty, but if you can't handle spicy food, it might be a little too spicy for you. Ssam ($13) - The ssam comes with your choice of bulgogi beef, spicy pork, Ssam sauce, Bibb lettuce, perilla leaves, deep fried rice cake. You basically wrap the ingredients in the bibb lettuce and eat it. We got the bulgogi beef instead of the spicy pork. It was tasty, but not amazingly tasty --great for ppl who are trying this out for their first time. The portion was for 1 person (in my opinion). Chicken wings ($10/18) - chili caramel glaze, peanuts, garlic, scallion. I enjoyed this menu item the most. Portions - The portions of the dishes were small. Customer service - ok Atmosphere - restaurant is very small and has a full size bar..it was also a very hot day outside and it's very warm in the restaurant as well..maybe due to all the food cooking and no a/c or low a/c? Washroom - there is only one bi-gender washroom to use so it is slightly inconvenient if everyone needs to use the washroom. Fyi -you will smell like food when you leave. If you are interested in trying Asian food, definitely stop by this place! I'm not from Seattle so it took me awhile to find it (sort of hidden).

    (3)

  • Ari J.

    I reluctantly accompanied my lady to this Asian fusion place by the market thinking it would be a sad bastardization of my favorite cuisine. At the door at 8.30 on a Friday we were promptly informed that the kitchen closes at 10... Weird. But we smiled then flashed a funny look at each other.

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    A-mazing. If you come here and do not like the food, you do not have taste buds. We ordered the kimchi pork belly, tartar, braised short ribs, and wings. Everything was cooked to perfection and super flavorful.

    (5)

  • David T.

    Very cool little Korean place. Great ambiance, food and service.

    (4)

  • JiaYi Y.

    I have to say this place must be the best Korea fusion in Seattle! Every dish we ordered was so delicious. Definitely worth going!!

    (5)

  • Cat T.

    Chan Seattle is one gem of a restaurant hidden in Pike Place Market. Tapas style dining makes it perfect for sampling as many of their dishes as you desire. And trust me, there's a lot on Chan's menu you're gonna want to try! Chan is a little bit hard to find - the address says it's on Pine St, but it's located closer to the corner of 1st and Stewart, next to Bacco Cafe. It's a small and intimate restaurant, a great choice for date nights or whenever you have a small group of family/friends visiting. They used to take reservations via OpenTable, but now they only take reservations for parties of 6 or more. I haven't had to wait long to be seated on weeknights, but I'm guessing that this is a hot spot on the weekends. After a couple of visits to Chan with my sister, here's the rundown on my favorite menu items thus far: 1) Deep Fried Rice Cakes: These have a quick turnaround from the kitchen, so they are a great appetizer to munch on while waiting for the rest of your food. The rice cakes are crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside. They are coated with a sweet and spicy sauce, and they taste great with the crushed peanut topping. 2) Chicken Wings: A MUST-ORDER when you dine at Chan! The chicken wings seem to be double fried, making them insanely crispy on the outside, and tender and moist on the inside. The glaze is spicy (but tolerable), full of flavor and finger-licking good. 3) Bulgogi Beef Sliders: Another MUST-ORDER when dining at Chan! The turnaround for these sliders is on the longer side, but I like to think that the chefs prepare this plate with the most TLC (out of all dishes). Everything about the bulgogi beef sliders is perfect, from the meat to the cucumber kimchi to even the brioche bun. One order comes with 2 sliders, but you can also request a half order if your group is an odd number. 4) Rice Beer Ice Cream: For my fellow Filipino Yelpers out there, I think the rice beer ice cream tastes a lot like ensaymada. I don't know what rice beer tastes like on its own, but I didn't expect the ice cream to taste this sweet and yummy. This was a pleasant surprise, and I don't know where else you could find a dessert like this. Other menu items I've tried include the deep fried oysters, beef brisket salad, chicken fried rice and shaved milky ice - all delicious, but did not stand out compared to the items mentioned in previous paragraphs. All-in-all, Chan does Asian Fusion right, and I look forward to my next visit. Hopefully one of my future visits falls during Happy Hour!

    (5)

  • Anastacia W.

    DE-LIC-IOUS!!! We came here late on a Thursday night and to our surprise it was happy hour @9pm until close. Most of the dishes you see in the YELP photos were on the happy hour menu. Our favorites were...everything. But here's what we ordered: - fried oysters w/kimchi Tartare sauce (definitely get!) order two - chicken wings - beef bulgogi sliders - pork sliders (MUST GET) - Soju rainbow trio - Koren lager (2 large for only $4) And not on the Happy Hour menu but so worth it... - braised short rib! The only thing we missed was...VEGETABLES!! But it was soooo worth it!!

    (5)

  • Michael L.

    I was afraid that it was going to be totally busy arriving at 6:30 PM on a Thursday night... However, I was pleasantly surprised as there was ample seating. I took a seat at the bar/counter and was promptly taken care of by the bartender. Had a couple of Korean lagers with the bulgogi sliders, fried Pacific oysters, and roasted cauliflower. Sliders were amazing and the oysters cooked perfectly. The cauliflower was very good (came out on a hot cast iron plate) also although it was very light on the salt. Great service and very good food. I'd come back again in a heartbeat. I would give it 4.5 stars honestly but I should mention that I arrived after happy hour and was still given the HH menu! Oh and by the time I left the place was jam packed.

    (5)

  • Christine W.

    We were looking for an early dinner place around the area and this showed up on yelp with great reviews so we decided to try it. I'm glad we did as it was exactly what we were looking for and the wait staff were all sooo nice and attentive. We got here right when they opened and lucky for us they had a happy hour menu on a sat night! We pretty much ordered everything from this menu and we're happy and full by the end of it so no complaints! We ordered the chicken wings, the spicy pork sliders, the rice cakes, and the fried oysters. The chicken wings took awhile and we actually ate this last. Comes in 4 pieces so it's great to share for 2 people. It had a nice sweet and tangy taste to it so I liked it! For the spicy pork sliders, these were absolutely delish! The pork was so flavorful and the buns were toasted a little so each bite was really perfect. The rice cakes are a nice appetizer. The red sauce on it is not too spicy and they fry it a little bit so it has a crunchy texture. The fried oysters were ok. They were a little too fishy for my man's taste but that kimchi tartar sauce was really good! We had a couple of drinks that were really solid as well. I had a mixed drink with ginger syrup and it was really refreshing! All in all this was a great little spot for food and drinks! I would love to come back and try their regular dinner options!

    (5)

  • Claire G.

    We came and tried this place due to the high help ratings, and wanting to taste something new. Chan did not disappoint. We sat at the bar, had a great bartender - it was fun watching him in his craft and creating each cocktail. We ordered the SSAM (highly recommend!) cauliflower and Bibimap. Everything was delicious, and the best Korean I've had in Seattle. Spacing is small, so be prepared to wait - especially on a weekend night, but well worth it!

    (5)

  • Kathy S.

    Excellent Korean Fusion. Bibimbap is amazing. Excellent service! Make a point of ratting here and you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Punkaj G.

    Amazing!! Only had a couple of appetizers, cauliflower, kimchi and calamari and everything was delicious! Can't to come back here on our next trip to try more food and sample some drinks!

    (5)

  • Jenna L.

    Amazing! This was our first time here, and our awesome friends (their 2nd). The place is a cute modern sheik cozy place.. We went in a a weekday around 8 and got seated right away. They do offer HH.! The drinks were delicious! We ordered a total of 9 courses between 4 of us.! It sounds like a lot but the portions are perfect! They make it for a family style experience. We started w/the Tuna Tartare and it was magnificent! It was thinly sliced lightly seasoned and came w:avocado slices which made it a creamy delicious bite! 2-Porkbelly Kimchi Stirfry w/Tofu.. OMG amazing! 3-Seafood Pancake which was also good.! 4 we ordered a full order of the wings but we should of stuck to 1/2 order lol 5-Shiitake fried mushrooms which were honestly the best food I've had in a long while! 6-Fried Rice cake cubes which OK, 7-Braised beef which was melt in your mouth goodness! def a must try! 8- Bulgogi Slider Double OMG def def def a must get.!!!! tender flavorful meat on a brioche bun ::drool as I'm typing:: and 9- Ginger Creme Brûlée.! If your a ginger fan then this is for you! I shared mine w/the hubby but I won't be next time we visit.!! Service was awesome! The place isn't to big so the waitress was taking care of everyone, she was efficient kind caring and aware of everyone's needs. As we were leaving the Chef asked how everything was and said thank you for coming in. How often does a chef do that if your not a VIP or Celebrity?! Sorry for the long review but this place is a must try right in the heart of Pike Place!

    (5)

  • Julie S.

    Service and food was SUPERB! If you are in Pike Place area during the weeknights 3PM-6:30PM, you gotta check this place out for HH. The bartender was super friendly and even gave me a free shot of soju since we started talking and found mutual interest. Great customer service! As for the food... I wish I could have tried more. It was only me so I tried the Fried Oysters, Bulgogi Sliders and a glass of the house red. OMG.. the FRIED OYSTERS! They were so good! But to top it off, the Kimchi Tarter sauce is what rounded the dish together. Best tarter sauce I've ever had. And the Bulgogi Sliders were okay. A little sweeter that I'm used to but worth the price. I wished I could have tried the chicken wings too. Great ambiance, cheap prices for HH, superb customer service and conveniently located in the heart Seattle's tourist attraction. Give it a shot!

    (4)

  • Dave C.

    My experience in a nutshell: Delicious cocktails. Delicious beef tartare. Delicious spicy pork sliders. I'd definitely go again, but I'd get a table instead of sitting at the bar. Nothing against the bartender - it just felt a little too close for comfort. (The kitchen is right there behind the bar in full view as well.) Maybe it was the all white bar surface and all white plates/bowls that made it feel like being in some clinical, futuristic observation space. Service was friendly and attentive...maybe too attentive?

    (5)

  • Shane B.

    Chan does a great job of being creative with their dishes while sticking to its Korean roots. Most of the plates are small, but three or four entrees should be enough to feed two adults. The chicken wings were my favorite; they were doused generously with a spicy, delicious red sauce and perfectly crispy on the outside. On the inside, they were juicy, tender, and flavorful. I would highly recommend them. The pork belly was also covered in a similar but milder sauce, and was equally delicious. The dish came with pretty large squares of Korean style tofu that went beautifully with both the sauce and the meat. I also tried the beef spare rib, which was a little bit small in terms of quantity but had perfect texture and flavor, as I could pull it apart pretty effortlessly with chopsticks. The service is great, and the ambiance is both classy and relaxed, if that makes sense. Overall, Chan is sure to please both die-hard Korean foodies and those new to Korean cuisine. Regardless of your background, you'll be in for a pleasant surprise.

    (5)

  • Christine P.

    We kicked off our weekend getaway to Seattle by having dinner at Chan Seattle. This place did not disappoint. I found it by using Yelp of course and typing in best restaurants and Chan Seattle was one of the restaurants that popped up. I asked my husband what type of food he wanted to try and he was down for some Asian fusion but was extremely skeptical of Korean fusion. I made reservations though Open table for our first night. The restaurant was kind of hard to find and we kept running around Post Alley trying to find it. TIP: It's right below Inn at the Market. We checked in and were seated immediately. I asked for a high chair and was so happy that they had one for us. Please note: As of 1/31/2015, they only had 1 high chair so request for it if you need it via your notes on Open Table. It was still happy hour when we checked in so I practically ordered everything on the menu. We ordered the following; Ahi Tuna - Highly recommend! Mushroom Japchae - Delicious! Bulgogi beef sliders - Delicious! Deep fried rice cake - Delicious! Fried chicekn - Delicious! Deep fried oysters - LOVE this! If you like fried food, definitely order this Skillet Bimbimbap - Highly recommend! Spicy pork belly - my husband ordered this and I didn't have any but he LOVED It For dessert, we ordered the creme brûlée and rice beer ice cream. Everything was just fabulous here including the service. My husband wanted to have dinner here again our last night but I wasn't feeling well so we weren't able to do a repeat during our trip. But I will definitely be back when we're in town. LOVE!

    (5)

  • Ann W.

    Chan, I looooove you! Had such a great happy hour experience. There were plenty of goodies on the menu at reasonable prices, including a great drink menu. The bartender was fun to watch--slick, quick, and made damn tasty cocktails. On the nomz list: bulgogi sliders, fried rice cakes, fried oysters, chicken wings and kimchi jar - legit. On the crunk list: Korean Kazi and Pink Makgeoli. Both drinks were strong, sweet, and tangy. Should have gone for a third. My favorite had to be the fried rice cakes. Think dukbokki, cut into bite-sized pieces and fried til they're nice and crispy but still chewy on the inside. Of course they're smothered in the classic thick, sweet, and spicy dukbokki sauce. YUM. I had to order two of these babies. Will definitely return to plop my greedy ass in a seat at the bar again. Who's with me?

    (5)

  • Sally C.

    A charming and efficient little restaurant! I would recommend making a reservation, although I will have to say our little party of 4 totally lucked out when we ducked in on a Saturday night and snagged the last table in the house. We were originally slated to hit up a bar but it was too full so thought we'd try this place out-- perfect! The staff was pretty helpful in assisting us with drinks. One of the party wanted to know about the soju and I asked about the sojito. She told me it was a sweet and refreshing drink. In hindsight, I should've probably gotten something else but I thought it couldn't be that far from a usual mojito. Ended up being a little too sweet for my taste. My friend enjoyed his soju. We went with the recommended family style; its recommended because the food doesn't always come out at the same time. It worked for us because most of us had eaten dinner and wanted some snacks. We ordered half an order of fried chicken wings, the deep fried rice cakes, the seafood pancake, and the rice beer ice cream. Deep fried rice cakes: super yummy. Sweet, spicy, and chewy. Good texture. Seafood pancake: delicious with large chunks of seafood. Unexpectedly spicy due to the jalapenos. It was a little spicy for two people. Chicken wings: sweet and definitely spicy. One friend declared it the spiciest thing of the night. Rice beer ice cream: sweet, creamy, with a hint of hops. Its topped with pumpkin powder and black sesame seeds. It helped cool our spicy mouths! The service was quite good, even for such a busy night. Servers asked how our food was and refilled our waters without asking. Our server even split our check after she had already given it to us. It's a cozy, warm space. I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't get too loud that we couldn't hear each other. I think the rice cakes and the chicken had very similar flavor profiles with the sweet, tangy, and spicy. It would've been nice if we had been hungry enough to order a bigger range of plates. I'm looking forward to trying the ahi, sliders, and oysters next time. Oh, and next time, I'd love to check out their happy hour!

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    I came into Seattle not knowing a thing about Korean food, and after two less-than-average experiences with it in Seattle and K-Town NYC, I came close to swearing it off. Luckily, a friend of mine put me on to Chan, and my world was changed. Chan classifies itself as 'modern Asian fusion', and I've yet to figure out what it's fused with besides awesome. Chan is a very small restaurant (seats circa 20), but doesn't seem crowded given its size. It's also one of the few places in Seattle where you can dress nicely and not feel ostracized by everyone else rocking their flannel and Birkenstocks with hiking socks. The food here is outstanding, everything I've had could be considered the best dish. Everything comes in smaller, but correct portions, so don't be afraid to try a few things. I suggest you get the beef tartare (or tuna tartare if beef isn't your thing) to start, then get the bulgogi beef sliders as a second app (which could be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert everyday). As for the entrees, go with the bibimbap, and the absolute cannot miss is the braised short rib; I put this up with easily the top 10 dishes I've ever had, if not the top 5. The cocktails are good, but not spectacular. To Chan's credit, though, the food definitely compensates. Come prepared to sped $50 on dinner.

    (5)

  • Henry W.

    The Food here is amazing. I love the beef sliders the most. And the price surprised us, we paid 90 dollars(4 people) before tax for dinner. Will definitely visit again.

    (5)

  • Jon P.

    We found this place tucked in an alley after hanging around Pike Place Market all day and decided to eat here on a whim. We were seated right away on a Saturday evening, which was nice, and arrived just in time for happy hour. The interior was very sleek yet cozy, with all the tables lining one side of the room and the bar on the other. Between the two of us, we ordered several items from the happy hour menu ($6 each) and the Mushroom Japchae to share. Almost everything we got exceeded my expectations. The Ahi Tuna Tartare tasted very fresh and was well marinated. The Chicken Wings were a highlight; the glaze was a good combination of sweet and spicy and the meat was very tender and kind of just fell off the bone. The bulgogi in the Bulgogi Beef Sliders was a little dry but the chili mayo made up for it. The Deep Fried Oysters were great as well, especially with the added kick of the kimchi tartar sauce. We ended our meal with the japchae. I'm not usually a big fan of this dish because of how oily it tends to be but the japchae here was not too oily and was really good together with the mushrooms and vegetables. We definitely wanted to try more food but decided not to for the sake of our wallets, although we felt like we got our money's worth. Chan is a great place to give a visit if you enjoy Korean food with a slight American twist.

    (5)

  • Helen W.

    Excellent experience overall. Dinner for two on a Thursday night. We ordered the deep fried rice cake, bulgogi sliders, and braised ribs. Each dish was incredibly flavorful and cooked to the right texture. We were both very satisfied with the food and would definitely come back again.

    (5)

  • Orlene C.

    A few weeks after our first visit, we were back again during their 5 - 6:30pm happy hour period to introduce this great Korean modern twist spot in the heart of Pike Place Market to my brother. We had the bulgogi beef sliders, fried chicken, and ahi tuna off their happy hour menu as well as their Bibimbap off their main menu. My brother loves his protein, so even though he loved the bibimbap and bulgogi beef sliders, he wished he could get just pure bulgogi meat with rice, and then we noticed someone nearby order from the seasonal menu something that looked exactly like bulgogi over rice. Chan has the best quality signature Korean dishes as well as fun twists such as their refreshing ahi tuna dish with avocado, radish, chili, soy, ginger marinade. The beer ice cream was very unique and tasty.

    (5)

  • Jackie Hien P.

    Food here is small plates style. Fun take on Korean. It is rather salty. Had the pork and beef sliders which are very flavorful but really high on salt. The steak tartar is delicious and well seasoned. Prices are a bit high for the size of the portion but pretty comparable to other small plates establishments. We had 3 people and the dishes seem to come in threes. Small place with cozy seating, dark atmosphere. Pretty cool.

    (4)

  • Srta L.

    Great place for HH!!! My gf and I decided to try this place. We ordered every item from the HH and kimchee fried rice with fried egg on top. All was delicious. Also their drinks are great. Definitely coming back here!!!

    (4)

  • Eunice M.

    Two words. Fried oysters. These were very much so unexpectedly delicious. Crispy and perfectly seasoned on the outside and soft and slightly chewy on the inside. Pairing that with the Korean pepper based paste (gochujang) sauce made this dish the one to remember. It was so good that it's now on my list of top 3 foods in this emerald city. This place has traditional Korean dishes with creative twists and is a fun place for a small group of peeps. Other dishes I tried: spicy pork sliders (Comes two sliders. Toasted buns with succulent pulled spicy pork and added crunch of shredded cabbage of some sort - add hashtags here), ssam (they serve with fried white rice cakes, meat of your choice and a variety of lettuces) and green scallion pancakes with seafoods (who can say no to boochimgye which is the name in Korean? If you can then... Check yo soul, mate!). Highly recommend that you... - RSVP (opentable or call) - order fried oysters - try their fun cocktails (Heard Korean Kazi is a popular one. I had Sojito Mojito which was good but not particularly memorable like... Dun dun dun... Those fried oysters) Helpful pieces of info: - street parking is free on Pike Place Lane after 6pm on weekdays (make sure you check the signs)

    (5)

  • Julian T.

    Amazing food! I love like forty miles away and I would come here just for the delicious food. Atmosphere is kinda loud so don't expect an intimate evening yet the food more then Nates up for it. Try everything seriously. Only reason for the four star is the noise and the kinda cramped dining room expect to pay 45-75 per couple

    (4)

  • chio s.

    Random find that proved to be a gem. With only two days in Seattle, some girlfriends and I went on an eating spree. (Within 2 days we ate at 10 restaurants) We were walking to our next restaurant and decided to grabbed some cocktails here. The s3 was the group winner. The rest were tasty as well. Just for munching, we ordered the tuna tartare as but as it was one of us had a seafood allergy so we ordered the steak tartare. Both had a different flavor profile and it was excellent!

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Chan is not your typical Korean restaurant! Calling its menu "Korean-Fusion", Chan offers interesting modern takes on traditional Korean dishes. Our group came by this Pike Place restaurant for happy hour (which ends at 6:30PM) and went with the following: -Bulgogi beef sliders - The favorite of the group, this dish comes with two mini brioche buns with bulgogi pilled on top. Really enjoyed the added crunch of the seasoned cucumbers! -Spicy pork sliders - Same idea but with spicy pork, also comes in pairs. -Fried oysters - Not exactly what we expected. The dish comes with three fried oysters in a kimchee tartar sauce - I think we decided that we prefer regular over fried oysters :) -Chicken wings - My personal favorite! I thought the wings had a nice spicy zing. Overall, Chan isn't my favorite happy hour spot in the area, but it's a good place to stop by when I'm craving some Korean food.

    (4)

  • George B.

    Went here with a friend on a Tuesday Night. Did a search on yelp for hip new places to try and this place caught my eye. Made reservations on open table via YELP. Parking was scarce and I was able to find a place on 1st, but it was hard. Seated right away. This place is cramped and there was one single server. Every table was packed and it was 6 PM. Happy hour ends at 6:30 PM. I tried the "S cubed" drink which was $11 and weak. Taste was sweet and generally good but alcohol was lacking big time. My friend had something from the happy hour menu with rum, I think he liked it. Off happy hour menu we had: the rice crackers covered in some sweet sauce, hot saucy chicken wings which took about 45 min to come out but were good, raw tuna with crackers which was average and finally the calamari which was very good (the only really good thing so far). After happy hour ended (an hour later actually since it took a while for food to come) we were still hungry we had chicken fried rice with sunny side up egg on top which was average but was a large portion size. Could not finish it. Also had $3 kimchi cup which was actually good (so this and calamari were the only really good things). I was not going to order another weak drink, so water was it and it took a long time for her to refill, but she was the only one there so it was not her fault, rather management for under-staffing. I probably would recommend to ONLY go to happy hour since the prices were too high for the average-ness of the food, or some place else. May be (((hip))) to some people but for me overall: Meh, I've experienced better

    (2)

  • Jessica B.

    Spicy pork buns were delicious- def recommend the pork over the bulgogi buns. Had the seafood pancake and bibimbap for the main course - very yummy; The only downside would be that the portions were a bit small for the price and from what I'm used to in Korean restaurants.

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    Chan is a trendy Korean fusion spot hidden in Post Alley, serving up a variety of different sharing plates and specialty cocktails. I came with a couple friends for happy hour and were more than satisfied with just three dishes! We started with the bulgogi beef salad, which was really refreshing on a hot day. The addition of the pear slices and mandarin oranges brightened up the salad and contrasted well with the thinly sliced marinated beef. We also had the spicy rice cakes, which is like the traditional dukbokki dish, but they fried the little cakes. It added an extra layer of texture to the dish that made it a little too heavy for me. My favorite dish was the spicy pork sliders. It comes on a perfectly grilled bun that is stuffed in the middle with a generous portion of spicy pork and pickled daikon. It's a little bigger than your typical slider, so just one was enough to fill me up. Chan does fusion in just the right way, and it's the perfect place for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Jerome T.

    in a small little alley next to Pike Place Market, this hidden gem hides from the herd. when it's warm enough, there is an outdoor space that is in the middle of the alley way that circles a fountain. snag a space out there if you are able. the inside is modern and a bit rustic. sitting at the counter would be my first choice. i love watching the controlled chaos that goes on in a kitchen and the open kitchen at this joint allows for great watching; bonus is it's always happy hour at the bar. the plates are small and meant for sharing, but with a bowl of rice, it's all good in the hood for this fat kid. what we have had in the 3 visits so far... FOOD: Kimchi jjigae soup/broth(not on the menu) was the truth! Ask for it. My girl, who is Korean, asked and they always have. The "chicken noodle soup" is spicy and rich but the chicken itself was a tad bland for me. I'd still order it though. skillet bibimbap ~ one of the best i've ever had...as in life. fried oysters ~ perfectly cooked; not greasy and the added dipping sauces are tasty. Again, one of the best I've ever had. seafood pancake ~ seasoned well and cooked perfectly bulgogi beef & spicy pork sliders ~ savory, spicy sweet, can't miss items. deep fried rice cake ~ my fav. i could snack on these all day, everyday. braised short rib. tender and sweet in flavor. they give you a big piece. if you get rice with this, it's a filling meal for one The skillet cauliflower is ridiculous. Spicy, tender but a little crispy on the ends. It's the best cauliflower dish I've ever had in life. DRINKS: house infused Soju Flight: spiced, peppery, & must be done. the 5 for 12 is a good deal. The Mexican chilli and Orange infused ones were solid. Bathroom: Clean. Double deuce quality. the service here is on point. attentive and friendly. James, the bartender, is knowledgable and a straight shooter. Robin, the server was sweet and efficient. Ditto, Beth. love this joint.

    (4)

  • W O.

    My girlfriend and I decided to stop by for happy hour on a Thursday evening around 5:30pm. It was a bit difficult to find...parking is scarce around there since it's right by Pike Place Market and kinda hidden with a sign that's barely noticeable. The food was delicious though...we had the spicy pork sliders, bulgogi sliders, chicken wings, spicy rice cakes, and 2 orders of the ahi tuna tartare. She had 2 glasses of the house white wine and I ordered the trio shots of soju. The food and drinks were delicious...not anything like traditional Korean food, but it was still good. The only negative thing I have to say about the place is that it was a little hot inside, but we did go there when it was 94 degrees outside.

    (5)

  • Jim O.

    Good food and service. The place is small and cramped like everyone else has mentioned, but we knew that going in and came for the food. The Bibimbap fried rice was awesome although my wife hogged most of it.

    (5)

  • Lauree C.

    YUM! What a treasure. We don't venture down toward the market very much but this was well worth it. The sliders in this place are to die for. I would recommend dining family style so you have a chance to try many of their dishes like the scallion pancakes. It's not a big space and can't accommodate for huge dinner parties but was perfect for our group of four. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Devina G.

    Given that Chan is located in a seemingly fun location and enthused by the positive reviews, I was very keen on choosing this as week's restaurant choice. Place was compact and had very low ceilings but I have a thing for very tiny spaces. After being seated, and glancing over the drinks menu I thought it was a little odd that the server proceeded to explain to me what soju was and referred to it as the asian vodka. This was my first indication that this joint is in fact non authentic. Disclaimer: I very well know what Soju is, my friend. A little too well. I should've known though, how ethnic could a restaurant really be located in a heavy tourist spot like Pike Place? So why the two stars??? First, we waited a ridiculously long amount of time for our food, while we watched the next table being served continuously. I don't know why. Secondly, the dishes came out in order. I enjoy Tapas for the mere reason of having a parade of dishes served all at once. I like variety and having Tapas are like a way to enjoy an inexpensive, elaborate, interactive dinner with your companions. Well, this was not the case. By the first meal, I was eating soo slow, waiting for the rest of the plates to come out until I envetually gave up, got annoyed and ate each meal as they were brought out. Lastly, there was definitely a gradual decline in the taste and quality of food. The first two dishes (beef tartare and bulgogi sliders) were really really good, and then by the third dish it became less and less palatable, ending with the sixth dish of the night, a creme brulee which I did not finish. I almost never NOT finish dessert, but I had no desire to finish it. In addition to the gradual decline of yumminess, something gave us both slightly upset stomachs. To conclude, Chan is still a fun little place to enjoy Korean fusion Tapas with friends and if I'm ever in the area during happy hour, I am definitely coming back for them Bulgogi sliders.

    (2)

  • Anna Z.

    Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 My boyfriend who grew up Korea loved this place! (**This is now an accredited review**) It's a cute little place tucked in one of the plazas in front of Pike Market. We sat at the bar and caught a killer happy hour (all the small dishes plus some other dishes are on the HH menu, along with a few cocktails. All around $6-9 bucks?) . Food and drinks - all on point. Plus, sitting at the bar means a free chef show! (... Your clothes will smell like korean food after though... which.. could be a good or bad thing) We got - Kimchi jar Deep fried rice cake Calamari Chicken wings Spicy pork ssam Skillet bibimbap Yeah... we were kind of excited. I would say the things that stood out were the kimchi jar (nicely pickled and homemade), fried rice cake (never had this before and frying really changes the consistency! not greasy at all and very flavorful), and the chicken wings (super juicy and tender. beware. very saucy). Calamari was good but... you can get calamari anywhere! The pork ssam and bibimbap were also super solid! Modern twist to pretty traditional dishes! Good value - we got two cocktails each and ordered all that food and it was still under $80. He's already made me promise to go back the next time he's in town so we can try the rest of the menu. :P

    (5)

  • Willy M.

    Went here a while ago for a birthday party. Birthday party at this place, isnt it a bit small? Yes, but with proper notice/reservation they will set up a long table for you and your guests. So we sat along one side of the entire restaurant at the long bench, I think there was like 20 of us....Geez! Located just inside Post Alley off Pine is this little modern, clean Korean spot with pretty good food. Keep in mind, this is a small restaurant with about 12-15 tables/and a bar area but with our large group we just took most of the room. Shoot.....I was ok going to an Old Country Buffet! Maybe on another birthday. Anyways, the birthday gal had a set menu already reserved for us and we started off with a bunch of things like kimchi jar thang, fried oysters, bulgogi/spicy pork sliders, chicken wangs, fried rice cakes (my fave) and marinated short ribs. We were given small portions to sample but after 6 dishes or so it gets pretty filling. A couple of Hite beers and a few Soju shots.....I was good to go! All the food was quite tasty, fried rice cakes were my favorite of the night, its like little mini edible earplugs cooked with Korean flavors. Close 2nd was the marinated short ribs.....I could've just eaten this all night too! We brought in a cake for dessert so they let you do that too. Service was fine, but the servers were working their butts off that night to accomodate anything we needed and also to separate out any checks at the end of the night (which is a bish in itself). On the pricing scale, I would put it at $$$. I would come back again, they have Happy Hour too!

    (4)

  • James M.

    In a word, wow! I'm not a huge fan of Korean food but this place hit it out of the park for me. I was with a colleague and we'd gone all day without breaking. Stumbled into this place. Ordered the pork and beef sliders, wings, calamari, and rice cakes. Dear god was it good!!! We showed up around 5 and by 530 there was a long line. Truly a gem tucked away from the Main Street. Find it. Go. Eat. Enjoy. Great place!!

    (5)

  • Nick R.

    Awesome! Love this place. The HH is great and staff are lovely. The sliders are a favorite. That said everything is good and we've tried everything on the menu!

    (5)

  • H T.

    We had five items from the happy hour menu. Pork sliders, beef sliders, calamari, ahi tuna and oysters. All of the dishes were delicious and enough for two people. We also had Korean rice wine.

    (5)

  • Nyomi L.

    There was a moment, when that first stacked tuna tartare bite went into my mouth, that I thought... "This is it. This is the perfect bite." I'll stand by that thought. The tuna tartare was spectacular. The combination of sesame and a subtle chili oil flavor that delays itself in coming by a few milliseconds was genius. We had other things too. In fact, between a friend and I we ordered: - full size beef salad - full size fried oysters (be prepared for oysters that'll have you scared about the enormity of the ocean) - happy hour fried rice balls/sticks - happy hour chicken wings in a caramel sauce (weird, right?) Everything was delicious, fresh, interesting in some way and had I not fallen into instant passionate love with the tuna tartare, I might be waxing exuberantly about another dish.

    (5)

  • Vivian H.

    The food is not bad (beef sliders are tasty), but customer services are awful. I wish they can hire more waitress or waiter! I saw they have vacant table, but we had waited for a long time to get seated. The only waitress serving tables was too busy to order for us, to get water for us and bring us the check. It was totally waste of time siting there just wait! If you have plenty of time, that's fine. But if you want to finish the dinner within one hour, never go there.

    (2)

  • Annie M.

    My friend and I came here on a Friday night.. It was packed! Thank god he make a reservation! If you're thinking about coming here for dinner, DEFINITELY call ahead. We had the beef tartare to share. The asian pears paired perfectly with the beef. The seasoning they had was also very tasty. I had the skillet bibimbap. One word - DELICIOUS. and definitely with the price!

    (4)

  • Elyse M.

    Small place. The tables are very close together, so if you're seated near someone with an ungodly-loud voice, you might not be able to hear your dining companion. The food (we had pork sliders, seafood pancake, short ribs) is tasty! We failed to see the "fusion" part of it, though, other than the brioche buns for the sliders. Everything else seemed to be straight-up Korean food, except smaller and more expensive. Maybe that was the fusion part? Korean food with an American price tag. The server was attentive, though a bit forgetful. The food is good, but it's not any better than what you can get in the International District for half the price and double the food.

    (3)

  • Jon M.

    Delicious food but terrible service. Our waitress took 10 minutes to take our drink order and close to 20 for our food. All three items came out at various times with the last one taking over an hour. The waitress never checked in with us until we pulled her aside to mention the long wait. We basically were ignored for an hour. They did take a cocktail off our tab but it was too little to late. We won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Charlotte S.

    A small, but very amazing restaurant! Definitely make a reservation if you are going at a busy hour because there are not very many tables. Such an incredible and well price happy hour. The staff encouraged my boyfriend and I to get a few plates off the happy hour menu and share each. Thats what we did and everything was so good and elegant. We got the kimchi, tuna taretare, pork sliders, and chicken wings.... I've had korean food before but everything here tasted so unique! The pork slider is to die for. The happy hour cocktails are also very well priced and delicious!

    (5)

  • Diane L.

    Who would have expected pike place market to have such good korean!? We ordered a smattering of dishes and was pleased with everything we ordered. They even have a cute little courtyard sitting area which is just perfect for summer! The spicy pork sliders were scrumptious and the ssam was so light and flavorful. I'd probably pass on the seafood pancake next time as there seemed to just miles and miles of green onion in the pancake. I wished they had chopped up the onions a bit more. I'm definitely coming here again!

    (4)

  • Kathleen C.

    Food: There were quite a number of items that looked good on the menu. Small sharing plates. From best to just ok: 1) Bulgogi Sliders. This was my favorite amongst the four things we ordered. I love the american slider + korean flavors all in each bite. Has a bit of a kick to it though. I'm a 0-1 star type of girl, sooo having one slider was alright on my tolerance. 2) Chicken wings. It's lightly fried (I'm assuming) w/ a yummy sauce over it. 3) Skillet Bibimbap. This was good, but not as good as the one I get at Korean Tofu House (1.5 times the portion, and only 2/3 of the cost of this one). But no biggie. It didn't create the burnt rice bottom though that normal hot stone bibimbaps would. 4) Braise Pork Belly. It was just ok. Could've been more flavorful. So. Much. Fat. but it's pork belly, so whatevs. I wouldn't get this dish again. Dessert: Surprisingly, the Rice Beer ice cream was really good! It doesn't taste alcoholic in my opinion. Kinda like Rice pudding/coconut flavored. I don't think it's supposed to taste like coconut though, I'm just weird. Location: It's tucked away in the alleys. Definitely need reservations as they don't have too many seats, surprisingly. I'd recommend no groups bigger than 4. So don't try to throw your 20+ ppl bday parties here! Prices: The plates were $9-$14. ~4 plates per 2 people. Pretty reasonable. From what I recall, this is cheaper than Revel's pricing (also Korean fusion, small plates style). Overall, I like this place and would recommend it. I'd be down to come back for more bulgogi sliders and a couple other items I didn't get to try this time around. Better than Revel in my opinion.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    Only had a taste of Cha:n during a Gourmet walking tour. They put out a nice plate with some delicious meat (I want to say a shortrib?) in a spicy sauce and a little slider that I think was a spicy pulled pork. We also had a taste of a drink that I think was a rice beer? It was different and I cannot for the life of me remember the name. The flavors of the food I tasted there were great. I never eat Korean food, but it definitely made me want to try more. The restaurant is small, but you can see the kitchen and watch them preparing your food and it has a nice ambiance. I'd recommend it for people looking for Korean food in Seattle. Who knows? I may be back!

    (4)

  • Wing M.

    Chan is a great place to go if you find that you need a drink and appreciate lively and mellow atmosphere. It's one of the few places I went to the bar and struck up a conversation. It's very inviting. What do you mean by lively AND mellow? It's one of those places that's at the cusp of excitement, without being rowdy. Everyone is chatting and the drinks are coming from waiters who are very friendly. I ordered the deep fried rice cake for a bit to eat while I enjoyed their interesting drinks. Really tasty. I had the Sojito Mojita and Hard Ginger Lemonade. They're twists on known drinks to be sure. I guess this place stands so fondly in my memory because of how pleasant my experience was.

    (5)

  • R B.

    All I care for are their beef and pork sliders, you can't find anything like it elsewhere. Their sliders are delicious. However, you're looking for traditional Korean food, I'd look for a more traditional spot.

    (5)

  • Anna Z.

    I'm usually pretty skeptical about Asian fusion restaurants, but decided to give it a go anyways. I was glad to hear that happy hour is all day if you sit at the bar, and so I did. Tried the chicken wings, bulgogi beef sliders, skillet bibimbap, and the house-infused soju flight. The chicken wings were fried and smothered in a spicy red sauce. The bulgogi sliders were pretty awesome, well-marinated meat balanced with korean cucumbers. I was not happy with the skillet bibimbap though. The entire dish was too "wet" for me. The skillet was not hot enough to crisp the rice. We barely made a dent in the rice. Ended up taking it home, put my own spin on it, and turned out pretty good. The soju flight was interesting, we had pineapple, strawberry, and Anaheim chili infused soju. I enjoyed the kick from the chili soju, definitely have not had anything like it. Overall, Chan offered good service and pretty decent food. I'd definitely come back and try some of their other dishes.

    (3)

  • Megan K.

    Still amazing, but now they have Korean chicken soup. It's good for the soul. True story.

    (5)

  • Ariel Z.

    We came in for dinner (bonus points for being on Open Table) and everything was delightful. They encourage sharing, which is always fun. We ordered kimchi (yes, it's a separate charge, but seriously, you always pay for it, even if it's not listed as a menu item), deep fried rice cake (dukbokki!), kimchi pork belly with poached tofu, and a seafood scallion pancake. The kimchi pork belly is killer. The dukbokki was a little odd; I liked the crisp chewiness that deep frying gave it, but I feel like it maybe needs a bit of tweaking. Don't regret ordering it, though. We also got drinks (the whisky ginger lemonade is really good - the ginger is vibrant and it's apparently a house-made ginger-infused lemonade) and the ginger crème brûlée, which has ruined the original for me forever. Prices were reasonable and by the time we left, it was seriously packed. The single server was trying to be everywhere at once, at that point. Until then, she had been really good, so we had nothing to complain about. Definitely give it a try! I grew up with Korean food and love seeing it in different new styles and presentations. Always delicious. I'm confused by people who go to fusion restaurants expecting authentic-like-your-grandma-made cuisine. That's not what fusion is for, in my opinion, but maybe there are other interpretations.

    (4)

  • Larry K.

    Authentic Korean cuisine. The meal was prepared well with some interesting drinks. A welcome change from Korean barbecue. The restaurant is small but comfortable and the bar service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Joanna E.

    Phenomenal! The braised short ribs are absolutely incredible and the ginger creme brulee is a great finish. I HIGHLY recommend Chan.

    (5)

  • Samantha C.

    My fiance and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We made it just in time for happy hour! HH is until 6:30pm. Drinks and food were both really good. I'm glad we picked this place for our one night out in Seattle! Fried spicy rice cakes - the usual Korean rice cakes in spicy red sauce, except lightly fried. I've never had that before! The frying gave them a greater outer texture while still maintaining the chewy softness of the inner rice cake. Braised short rib - cooked super tender, almost as tender as beef tongue. Also super flavorful. Highly recommend! Deep fried oysters - just meh. The oysters had to much breading. The kimchi tartar sauce that it came with, however, was amazing! I could just eat the sauce and be happy. Ginder creme brulee - when they say ginger they mean ginger. Each bite had a strong ginger aftertaste to it. Great stuff if you're into ginger. Otherwise, I might recommend skipping it.

    (4)

  • Nathasha S.

    This place is to die for. Like literally, I've heard good things about Chan but it was beyond what I could hope for. HH: **Ahi tuna tartare - absolutely light, delicious, and flavorful. The add of avocado was perfect. Great appetizer to share between two. **Spicy pork sliders - the brioche bun was delicious, a little too soft though I would say as when I bit into the slider, all the yummy spicy pork went everywhere but the filling was so tasty I didn't mind eating what was leftover on my plate ;) Regular Menu: **Kimchi pork belly ($14) + rice ($2) - you get a lot of food for what you're paying for and the pork belly was as expected delicious. So tender yet full of flavor, I can't even. Also, make sure to make a reservation as they tend to get booked up! There is a bar, but it's just easier on both sides to book a reservation. I'm not sure if it's just for the summer, but they do have outdoor seating in a courtyard with strings of lights above (it's cute).

    (5)

  • Laur A.

    Spicy pork sliders are amazing. The house made ginger lemonade is fantastic. I had it without alcohol but with soda water instead to make it a sparkling drink and it was amazing. The brisket salad had an interesting flavor. It was a little sweeter than i cared for. Chan is great for a date or double date. I don't think they seat more than 4 at a time. They no longer take reservations. Happy Hour goes till 6:30 and is a really great deal - about 40% off on popular items.

    (5)

  • Karthik R.

    Try the pork or beef sliders and I loved their ginger makeoli (the pink one was much better)

    (5)

  • Markus J.

    Highly overrated. This place only thrives because of glowing reviews from ignorant tourists who are staying at hotels in that area. These tourists are from parts of the country devoid of any actual food scene. Most of them have never really had good Korean food or know what the hell this place is trying to do with its Korean-American fusion concept. A concept that is simply not executed well.

    (2)

  • Dalsten D.

    Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Small place anyone could pass not ever seeing it. Menu is amazing and service is spectacular. Kimchi is killer, as is the kimchi pork belly, and the deep fried oysters were a new thing for me (different but very good).

    (5)

  • Megan P.

    We came to the Seattle area for work and while visiting the market we stumble upon this little gem! It is a small place and there were 7 of us so we sat at the bar. Happy hour specials all day if you set at the bar- BONUS! I ordered myself a Korean beer, fried rice cakes and sliders. All were so delicious! I also grabbed a few bites of other plates in my party and they were awesome as well! On top of all this wonderful food, the service was amazing! The bartender, James, engaged us in conversation and made fun looking drinks the entire time! The chef even came up and asked how everything was. This was definitely a bright spot in our trip to Seattle!

    (5)

  • J W.

    Unique dishes, and it may be small but it's a great date place. You can carry a nice conversation over a really yummy meal. Totally recommend it. So the owner of this place uses this kitchen as their playground and thus some of the dishes do change but there's nothing nothing that isn't good on the menu! Upscale Korean twist!

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    I was excited to try this spot for happy hour but found it to be just ok. We had the fried oysters, escolar, vegetarian vermicelli (not on happy hour), tofu and fried rice cakes. The star was the fried rice cakes and everything else was ok. Portions are pretty small...these dishes were split between two people and we ordered the vermicelli at the end because we were still hungry. All in all, I find Chan to be fine. I'm not particularly motivated to return but we'll see.

    (3)

  • Casey E.

    My fiance and I went here for a date night and loved it! We ordered the kimchi jar, the bibimbap, the mushroom japchae, and the ginger creme brulee. Shared everything and it was all delicious! We left full and happy! We also ordered the 750ml bottle of makgeoli which was eh. I'll pass on that next time. Our waitress was great and even gave us some recommendations for her favorite authentic (she said not all the servers speak English) Korean restaurants in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Cynthia X.

    Hidden in an alley way off pike / pine, this place is really hard to find! The food is Korean fusion (or is it just Korean?), but they have most of the items that you would want for a Korean snack. We had a large group and they were able to accommodate w a set menu at $25pp. There was so much food! (Except kimchi counted as one of the Appetizers...) what... That's a koreAn staple that should be constantly replenished! The fried oysters were ok, but oily. The bulgolgi sliders were tasty, but not something I dream about. Bi bim bap was solid. And there were lots of other things in between which I don't remember much. The one item I enjoyed was the fried chicken wing! And the drinks were tasty! So come here for drinks and wings, but not much more.

    (3)

  • Debbie P.

    We finally made it!!! Do you know how many times we've made reservations and had to bail?! 5! We're such dorks, all those times we were missing out on this cute, little spot in Post Alley! We were told by our friend Lor B. to come and check this place out, now we know why... It's a really small, intimate-ish restaurant with an open kitchen. The décor is modern and cool. The servers were really good. BUT who cares about that...I'm about the food. And this place does not disappoint!!! All the dishes we had were DE-LISH!!! Here's the breakdown of what we had: spicy pork sliders (x4), beef ssam (lettuce wrap), kim chee pork belly, chicken wings, deep fried oysters, marinated short rib, and kim chee in a jar. PLUS, we had 2 rounds of cocktails each and soju that was delivered in a chemistry lab Erlenmeyer flask, says moi, the Chemistry specialist :). Maybe that soju was moonshine, I don't know, and AINOKEA (translation: I don't care), it was smooth and delicious! For a party of 7 our bill came out to $270 with tax and tip!!! Not bad! This will definitely be on our rotation! We will come back, and HH is definitely on the horizon.

    (5)

  • Jonathan C.

    Wow this place is fantastic. Priced well and the food is delicious. We had the ahi tuna tartare, fried oysters, kimchi jar, and bibimbap. All were delicious and worth getting again. 10/10 would eat there again.

    (5)

  • Chandini S.

    Delightful! Came here with a friend, and our eyes were bigger than our bellies. She was a bit disappointed that the new menu was heavy on the meat, but they happily swapped bulogi for tofu in the bi bim bap, which was served in a cast iron skillet. We also had the fried rice cakes and roasted cauliflower, both of which were great. And the kim chee. So good. So fermented. As she said, it was fizzy. Fizzy = good kim chi. We spent about $80 (including tax and tip) for two drinks, three sides and two entrees. Pretty darn good for downtown Seattle. I'd definitely go again!

    (4)

  • Mina K.

    Friendly service. Had bulgogi sliders, fried rice cakes, and bibimbap. All of them were not so much amount, but enough, and good.

    (4)

  • John P.

    A colleague brought me here, and definitely built it up, as she had been there previously. I have had Korean food before, and I have to say for everything I like when I go, there is another dish I am not a fan of, and I end up pretty underwhelmed by the restaurant. Chan does not disappoint at all! Every dish was amazing, and my only negative is that we sat at the bar facing the kitchen, where I could see even MORE amazing looking dishes going over the counter! I will definitely have to go back to try more dishes. Great service also, very welcoming people, and you can tell they care about what they serve.

    (5)

  • Shereen A.

    Foodiecall and I planned to grab a late happy hour last night. We wanted 1. GOOD/Awesome food 2.Asian Fusion 3. Somewhere new to try 4. To be really pleased with the food we would want to come back. Eating at Chan's met our criteria. Seriously! I got there before Foodiecall and ordered a few plates for the both of us. Knowing our style, we like to eat everything and a lot of everything on the menu (we're a bad influence on each other). After comparing the dinner menu and happy hour menu, it just seemed as if the happy hour menu provided a snippet/tapa version of the full menu. Looks like we'd be ordering double of everything! Between the two of us, we put away our own plates of Bulgogi Beef Sliders, Yubba (no bacon), and chicken wings. We shared manila clams (no bacon), kimchi jar, and bibimbap skillet. Since the sliders came out before Foodiecall got there, I ate one (don't leave a hungry girl waiting or she will eat your arm!!). I was blown away at how flavorful they were and had to pretend the other one wasn't on the plate so I wouldn't eat it since he was just steps away. There was a slight possibility he would have seen me inhale his slider. I must have devoured that in a second. SO good. I wanted to eat 100 of these little gems until my face hurt. Next up, the chicken wings. I couldn't decide if the sliders or the wings were my favorite. The babies come out piping hot, so in order to not burn my face off, I had to eat some kimchi as a distraction until they cooled down. At first bite, the outside is crisp and crunchy with meat so tender it falls off the bone. Excellent combination of heat and sweet yet perfectly saucy. Kimchi, I wasn't a huge fan of. It came out ice cold like a freezer pop (I know it's served cold) but just didn't do much for my tastebuds. I did eat the pickles on top though. The Yubba was also very delicious. The tofu skins are perfectly chewy, and the broth was deliciously warming. Inside these little pocket cuties, the shrimp is plentiful giving you a little of everything with each bite. I also liked to redunk these in the broth so the tofu pocket filled back up adding extra flavor. Manila clams were good. Found the broth a bit too salty. The bibimbap skillet was slightly disappointing but still had great flavors. I love anything that comes on a skillet. The sizzling sound and piping hot food leaves much room for excitement (especially between the few seconds after food cools and goes into my tummy). I was looking forward to this the most. The rice texture wasn't crispy at all (because they didn't use a dolsot). I was very appreciative of the fried egg on top. I wonder if they pulled the rice from the rice cooker? It also cooled very quickly. They were out of ahi tuna tartare. Sad face. The service was really attentive and the ambiance is nice. This small place is a great addition to Pike Place Market. HH at the bar all day errrday. Lighting isn't optimal for good food photography haha My only suggestion would be to make a tofu/vegetarian version of the Bulgogi sliders, so everyone can partake. I'll be back soon, and I can't hardly wait!

    (4)

  • Lucas B.

    My girlfriend and I went to Chan our first dinner meal on our trip to Seattle. The menu looked great when we looked it up so we decided to give it a shot. Also after going to Chane we went on a walking tour (Savor Seattle, also great) the next afternoon and found out that it's a little gem of Seattle that a lot of people are a fan of. We got the Bulgogi Sliders to start off and they were phenomenal. Awesome flavor. We got the Chicken Fried Rice next. Holy crap was it spicy. Served super hot and with an egg on top. I enjoyed it but it was really on the spicy side. Last we got the braised short rib. I'll only say it was a hunk of beef and I was able to eat it with a couple chopsticks. It was ridiculously tender but if you get it, ask for a side of rice as it only came as two chunks of meat with a couple fingerling potatoes. Altogether I'd definitely recommend the place if you want some Korean food in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Anthony N.

    I've been meaning to try this place out for quite some time after being kinda disappointed at Revel. The first thing that made me like this place was the service. I ordered an old fashion and the bartender James came by and asked how would I like it, bourbon or rye? I've only been asked this a handful of times and every time I've been asked, the old fashion turns out amazing. This time was no different, James was the man! As for the food, my friend and I had the following: bulgogi beef sliders, cucumber kimchi, chili mayo, brioche bun braised pork belly, pear kimchi, chili maple syrup skillet bibimbap, vegetables, bulgogi, fried egg chicken wings, chili caramel glaze, peanuts, garlic, scallion rice beer ice cream with pumpkin candy powder and black sesame Everything we had was pretty good. My favorite dish was the bulgogi sliders. It had a good kick to it and was flavored really well. The other dishes were good to above par. I would recommend everyone try the rice beer ice cream. It is amazing!!! I am definitely coming back to this place!

    (5)

  • Leonard H.

    I'm in love with chance Seattle! This review is long overdue as it's been a couple of months since we last dined at Chan Seattle. I like their Americanized take a Korean favorites. hospitality and services always been first rate and you won't be embarrassed to bring friends family and colleagues here for dinner. I recommend the bulgogi sliders and tuna tartare.

    (5)

  • Regina D.

    Kimchi for me! Hidden next to the Inn at the Market, this Korean fusion restaurant has a spicy happy hour that's affordable and creative. It's the perfect date spot with its intimate feel and few tables. The tuna tartare was the best HH dish with its mixture of avocado and radish with light sauce seasoning. Then the spicy pork sliders left me longing for more as they were caramelized to perfection. Plus the fried oysters were a huge surprise paired with kimchi tartare sauce and generous portion size.

    (5)

  • Jin K.

    Intimate dining, reasonable prices, excellent food and service! This gem was recommended to me by a friend with rave reviews. While the take is not completely fusion where you lose the Korean authenticity, yet it's not so Korean that you are overwhelmed with a large menu. The selections are spot on and well catered to the western palette. Ordered the following: Beef Sliders - their fusion take on the traditional slider with Bulgogi (marinated beef). Savory with a slight spice kick. Extremely well done. I hate slider buns that are greased in butter where the fat lipids end up coating your mouth that you can't pick up the nuances of the other flavors fighting through. Tuna tartare - a Korean take on the infamous Poke from Hawaii. While not the same thing, I probably would pass on it on my next visit. Flavors were mild. I kept waiting for one something every time I took a bite. I was told by my friend the Steak tartare was very good. Bibimbop - Loved the skillet presentation. Portions were just right. Well seasoned, well balanced. This is a winner. Braised Short Ribs - by far my absolute favorite dish...period. Perfectly braised, the right kind of tender. Well seasoned. Too many times have I eaten this dish where it was either too sweet or overcooked and dry. Loved the little bits of rice cake (dduk) scattered throughout the dish. Good call on the fingerling potatoes as well. An absolute must! A tip, take the au jus at the bottom of the bowl and spread over rice, mix and scoop. SO GOOD. Seafood pancake - again, loved the skillet presentation. Loved the use of scallions. The calamari was fresh, didn't seem frozen. Right amount of exterior crisp with a bit of the soft interior. A bit salty, but can be easily balanced with a bit of rice. Kimchi Pork Belly - this one was straight up traditional Korean. Spicy marinated pork belly sauteed with kimchee and served over tofu. A bit on the oily side, but excellent marinade. Another dish where mixed with rice, makes for an excellent experience. Warning - it's a bit spicy. Rice Beer Ice Cream - SO COOL. Ice cream made from a traditional Korean alcohol (makkuli) - This was awesome to me since I drink Makkuli. You can taste it on the back of each spoonful. I think it was dusted with a traditional Korean grain powder (mee soo kkaru). Just awesome. Brilliant! Call in and make reservations. They are on OpenTable. If you have dietary restrictions, this may not be the place for you.

    (5)

  • Malle S.

    My first weekend in Seattle and I picked a Korean restaurant to go of all the places there. However, that is a decision I wouldn't regret. Made a yelp reservation for one person. Got a call back right away from the restaurant that there are on seats available so got seated at a bar. Ordered red wine and Kimchi fried rice. Best Kimchi fried rice everrrrrrrrrrrr. Wish I live close to this place so I can try their other items.

    (5)

  • Chip F.

    Good small plates, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and quick service. Stumbled into their happy hour during the dinner rush and was pleasantly surprised.

    (4)

  • Lisa E. L.

    Everything tastes good here!! They are at a hidden location, inside an alley way, by pike place market, totally feels like I'm walking into a bar in Korea!! Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Whitney B.

    Chan is surprisingly delightful, and I was not prepared for it, in the same fashion when you're about to engage in foreplay for the first time with a guy and his ding-dong turned out to be much bigger than you had anticipated. And you're all, hmm, yes, this has potential. There's nothing explicit about Chan that sets it apart from the herd, what with the simple presentation of food, ingredients that you can find once you start looking in the Asian section of a grocery market, and the label itself of "Asian Fusion" that we all inevitably start wincing whenever we see it or hear it. At first glance at the contemporary interior and level of cleanliness that would bring a hygiene freak to tears, Chan felt like vanilla-flavored, crunchy granola. It seemed lackluster until I tasted the food and then all was forgotten. We ordered the spicy pork sliders, bulgogi sliders, asparagus with poached eggs, chicken wings, and the chicken confit to share. If the sliders alone don't inspire you to hang around, then you're dead to me. I enjoyed the bulgogi sliders over the spicy pork ones but they both had incredible flavor, tasted like it had been marinating for longer than I've been alive, and packed a punch in every bite. I didn't even mind the sloppy juices that fell all over my plate and hands. I like to get a little nasty sometimes. I'm no chicken wing virgin and these chicken wings swept me off my feet and off my rockers. It needed no expired ranch or blue cheese dressing. The portion isn't substantial but it's saucy, savory, and comes out still on fire from the deep-fryer. The asparagus with poached eggs and chicken confit were not stand-outs but they were well-made, regardless. I felt it needed more salt but when paired together, it tasted like the quintessential modern comfort food that plays up chicken, rice, and a side of vegetables. Chan, tucked tightly away in Pike Place Market, is the decent, good man with a higher degree of decorum who won't be found passed out in the dark alley behind shady dive bars and thus is often overlooked. Don't overlook Chan.

    (5)

  • Tomislav M.

    Best Bebimbap ever! Fried oysters were delicate and not greasy, staff were friendly, what a great vibe. Seriously good food delivered with evident pride. I had fun watching the chefs preparing the meals and stealing glances at the customers enjoying their work. Bravo!

    (5)

  • Nancy T.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!! And did I mention LOVE!!! The food!!!! I came to visit Seattle for a week and we found this place while were walking and decided to try it out.. When we walked in the serves were super nice! We asked for recommendations.. And we tried half of the menu and everything was so just delicious! That we had to come back in before we left Seattle! So I really recommend this place! Great service! The food to die for! I recommend the SAAM And the DEEP FRIED RICE CAKES! That are my favorites!! But everything in the menu is delicious!

    (5)

  • Grace T.

    Walking around Pike Place Market our first night in Seattle, we were on a mission to find a delicious place for our first dinner in Seattle. We first walked by Chan and already the smell coming from the restaurant had our mouths watering. We wanted to see what else was around so we walked around a little more, but we weren't in the mood for what was around. So we decided to trust our noses on this one and came back to Chan. I'm a little hesitant when it comes to Asian fusion, but Chan is on point with their twist on classic Korean food. Ahi tuna - very fresh. Comes with thin crispy rice chips to place the tuna on. Deep fried rice cakes - such a simple dish but such a great sweet and spicy flavor. Mushroom japchae - delicious!! I've been staying away from japchae lately just because where I get it, the dish has been so salty and has turned me off japchae a bit. But this place has renewed my love for this noodle dish. Skillet bibimbap - Bulgogi. Rice. Fried egg. Do I even need to say more?? The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the soju flight. We got 5 for $12 -- pineapple, chili, melon, orange, and a fifth one I can't remember. I usually like flavored soju, but I couldn't really taste the different flavors. They were really strong and I had to chase it with my delicious glass of Naughty Nellie golden ale, just to drown out the taste. The staff is great, very friendly and welcoming. When our server found out we were from out of town, she started jotting down local hot spots we should check out on post-its. We almost missed this place since it's located within an alley. Just follow the sign on the street. The restaurant itself is small, perfect for a date night or intimate group dinner. The ambiance is great. The kitchen is open so you're able to see them prepare your food. Really nice place. If you're looking for some great Korean food, definitely check this place out.

    (4)

  • Zoe Z.

    Intimate dining spot at the alley, Korean food and beyond! Appetizer: sliders (whatever name they put on the menu) with Korean barbecue added a dip of kimchi --- rich, juicy and zesty. Entree: seafood pancake, a homey Asian dish --- a little bit overfried on the outer crust, goodies inside the pancake are kept fresh. Wine menu looks interesting too, but I wasn't in the mood for drinks... I almost walked passed it, but was so glad I made the the decision to step in. Would definitely come back and try more dishes if I revisit Seattle.

    (4)

  • Joan S.

    Went last night with a friend We had the wings - excellent They had a little kick to them but loved them Service was excellent It was a little warm in the place but I got over it quick Friend had tuna and dessert loved them We will go back It was good and cheap Seattle girl

    (5)

  • Choi C.

    I don't understand Korean fusion because I think Korean food tastes the best when it's extra spicy and authentic. Perhaps that's just the Korean in me. That being said, for fusion, this place wasn't bad at all. My favorite was definitely the pajun. The ddeukboggi was deep fried, and anything deep fried is good. The galbi jjim was nice and tender. The ukhae had a bad after taste, but I've never been a fan of raw beef. All the raw fish items were not defrosted all the way. Kim chi served in the little mason jars were too cute. Drinks were great! I recommend the cucumber for something refreshing. Bartender knew what he was doing! Service was great as well. The restaurant is so small though. Be prepared to feel cramped and HOT. They need to crank up the ac, when it's a full house.

    (4)

  • Yan L.

    We came here early for their happy hour and basically tried everything on their menu. (The prices were so reasonable!) Everything was delicious and artfully presented, and the fusion tastes blended very well with the fresh ingredients. The dishes we liked the best... Fried rice cakes: Spicy, generous helping for $3. The texture was done really skillfully. The pieces were seared and had a slight crisp exterior, but the inside was still soft and chewy. Stuffed yubas in soup: These are dumplings stuffed with shrimp and veggies. It came in a hot broth with veggies and some clear noodles. Compared to the other dishes, this was very pleasing to the palette. The clear broth cleansed away all the spiciness and its gentle flavors really helped bring out the subtle tastes of the stuffing ingredients in the dumplings. Chicken wings: These were amazing! The glaze was flavorful and makes my mouth water now even thinking about it. The pickles added a nice cooling touch to an otherwise heaty selection. Additionally, the calamari was very fresh and fried nicely. The bulgogi sliders were good too, though the sauce in the beef was a bit oily and seeped into the bun, making it mushy and somewhat challenging to pick up. But the flavors were nonetheless spot on. The food here is superb and really shows of the creativity of the chef. We are definitely coming here again!

    (5)

  • C C.

    Came here for happy hour on a Saturday with my BF on our latest trip to Seattle. We had a reservation as we read from some reviewers that it was a very small restaurant. I'm sure glad we did!! The food was excellent. The tuna tartare is a must try. It was the best tuna tartare I've ever had. We also had the kimchi jar, the stuffed Yubas and the chicken wings. All were amazing!! The chicken wings had a really good crisp to them and the sauce was delicious!! I would definitely recommend trying this place. I was not disappointed.

    (5)

  • Lusha Z.

    Nicely done Korean fusion. If it's your first time, then definitely try their bulgogi sliders.

    (5)

  • Marian W.

    I'm typically not a fan of asian fusion places and pretty critical of them. With that being said, I will occasionally try them just for the sake of trying something new. After looking at Chan's pictures on Yelp, we decided to try it since it was close to where we lived too. My expectations were blown out of the water! The kimchi jar was delicious, and surprisingly their version of a bibimbap was really good! It tasted better than Revel's, in my opinion. The wings are on the smaller side, but also really yummy. Their cocktails were on point, and if you up for dessert I'd definitely recommend ginger creme brulee. The taste of the ginger cuts the super sweetness of the dessert and makes it so you can't stop eating it. I'm definitely coming back here to catch their happy hour too! The place can be hard to find, it's around Pike Place Market and you should their sign on the street.

    (5)

  • Gavin P.

    I have mixed feeling about this place. Some things on its menu are AMAZING, other parts are "meh." The balance is the seriously 200% kind and attentive staff. Really, they deserve so much for being able to keep a smile, when other restaurants nearby are so "busy." The atmosphere is classy and sort of makes you feel underdressed, which I kind of like. I feel special for just being there. The space itself is actually rather small but that just makes for a more intimate setting. Not good for groups though. Largest table seats 4. Good food: sliders! they were amazing, i wanted more! And the kimchi sampler, kimchi fried rice, and bibimbap were great! Its also great how they mix in korean elements into american dishes like the cod entree. Also the deserts are amazing! You can get traditional korean or modern tiramisu. Yum! Bad food: the vegetable sampler was great, but hella small. It was an appetizer for the appetizers. And do not get the kimchi bloody mary. I LOVE KIMCHI, but NOT in an alcoholic drink with tomatoes. This drink was an ambitious mistake. Glad i tried it but would never recommend it. Tip: This place can be kind of hard to find. Its located next to the inn at the market.

    (4)

  • Renee J.

    Amazing Korean fusion. Small and cozy place. Definitely recommend this place

    (5)

  • Konok B.

    Had Chan in January on a business trip. Overall I thought the atmosphere was great, food was great, and service was solid.

    (5)

  • Guy S.

    An exciting menu - unique fusion of korean specialities. Fruit infused soju, spicy pork/kimchi sliders...... Great staff, excellent service.

    (5)

  • Angela K.

    Good place to come to to hit the spot for that once-in -a-while Korean food craving. We started off with the soju flight which I didn't think was that good. The flavors were weird, especially the chili flavored one, but I don't like soju to begin with so probably not the best to judge. The kimchee jar was bomb-you have to order this with your meal. We also ordered the short ribs, the meat was falling off and very tender. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side but it's worth making a stop here for dinner or a late night snack.

    (4)

  • Food L.

    We were excited to try this new place, but was very disappointed by the lack of options for people with dietary restrictions and lack of true Korean flavors. The concept of small dishes is great, but the flavors were not that wonderful as they should be in Korean cuisine. What was offered as the only gluten free main dish was a blend piece of grilled chicken with rice with no seasoning, and I was embarrassed to have brought friends to this restaurant!

    (2)

  • Joe T.

    Excellent service and food was amazing. Chicken confit was excellent. Highly recommend fried rice cakes. Great date place.

    (5)

  • kyle t.

    very good, great happy hour, excellent drinks - highly recommend *ahi tartare *sliders *Ssam *Chx wings

    (5)

  • Tori T.

    Love the vibe of this place. Food is spectacular. We were blown away. Thank you for the great service and food.

    (5)

  • Niki C.

    Chan, you sure know how to treat a woman. I came here for my birthday dinner and now I wish I could eat dinner here every day. The restaurant is small and unassuming with sleek decor and an open kitchen. The tables are so close together that awkwardness ensues if two people are walking in opposite directions. Normally I am uncomfortable with the fact that strangers can eavesdrop on me with minimal effort but I was so preoccupied with stuffing my face that if they chanced to tune in all they would have heard were my little coos of happiness. We started with the ahi tartare and the escolar. The ahi was good but the escolar was so delicious that even though I originally intended upon sharing, I inhaled the plate like an air-deprived asthmatic. My friends stared at me with a mixture of what can only be described as fear and disgust, but I just shrugged and gave them the "it's my birthday, I do what I want" face. Sorry, not sorry. Escolar is aptly nicknamed "butterfish" and it was topped with a crunchy sea salt seaweed and slivers of jalapeño. The melody of flavors and textures was otherworldly. We then ordered the bulgogi beef sliders, deep fried rice cakes, and braised short ribs. The sliders are definitely worth ordering. The flavor punches you in the tongue so hard your heart might skip a beat. (Uh, it's a good thing.) The cucumber kimchi is a small detail that makes it acceptable for me to speak so reverently about a slider of all things. The rice cakes were not my favorite; they look reminiscent of those little styrofoam peanuts that I am convinced are a carcinogen of some kind. BUT the braised short ribs were so melt-in-your-mouth tender that we ordered a second bowl. I faintly remember remarking that the meat was so soft I wish I could sleep on a bed of it... err jaykay that would be really weird. The restaurant is tucked away in an alley and I had trouble finding it, but then again I have lost my car keys in my hand once or twice. Probably not the best space for large groups, I'd say eight max.

    (5)

  • Marissa R.

    Every-time I go visit Seattle, this is a must stop for me. I love their happy hour and the food is so yummy! I wish we had one in California :)

    (4)

  • Hana P.

    My Verdict after trying the dinner menu: Go for the Happy Hour menu. Regular menu items were just average. Happy Hour items are nice because its their greatest hits (most popular and delicious) items but at cheaper prices!

    (3)

  • Brian P.

    Food. Wow. I didn't think that Korean fusion would be very good. I was really expecting Americanized crap like when you combine fusion and sushi. The food here is really good. I love the rice cakes! They are simultaneously caramelized, semi crisp outside, soft inside, sweet, and spicy. They remind me of my trip to Korea where you would get them on a skewer as street food and eat them while drunk. Don't forget to order the chicken and kimchi jar! Service. James was our server when we went. We had a huge table with 10 people. The booze kept on coming and water cups never sat empty. The meal came out at a very good pace where we could eat and drink while also enjoy chatting with company.

    (5)

  • John O.

    We went here twice. Both times, the service was very good. Upside is that the menu is limited so it's simple to order. Some may think this is a downside but not for us. Korean restaurants that have 100 things on an endless menu usually only make 3 or 4 of those dishes right. Food was pretty good although the portions were fairly small compared to the "norm" of what you get at other Korean restaurants. Small portions are ok for typical American fare but Korean dishes do not have a lot of fat or calories so these small portions may leave you hungry. Only real downsides are that the space is small so on a busy night you may have to wait way too long. Also, their business hours are weird (only open 5 days) especially given that they're in the heart of a mega tourist area in Pike Place Market area.

    (4)

  • Shaman D.

    A modern take on classic Korean... First, my Korean friends give this place the green light. We started off the night with a sojito mojito.... an Asian inspired drink which tasted like a key-lime pie in a glass. Actually, we had multiple, we couldn't stop drinking it. We couldn't resist and ordered several dishes from the menu. Everything at Chan is perfect for sharing. However, the place is small and seating is limited, so I recommend reservations if you have a party of 4 or more. Also, this is an awesome option when dining alone - you can sit at the bar and watch the chef's in action (they have an open kitchen). Ok, so back to dinner. Chan's spin on Bibimbap, Braised Short Ribs, Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps, and Deep Fried Rice Cakes were exactly what my taste-buds wanted. I got my fix of salty, spicy, fresh, sweet, and crunchy. My favorites were the deep fried rice cakes and the spicy pork. Needless to say, we had leftovers. We actually had the server combine all our dishes into one box. The next day, it tasted even better. There are a lot more things on the menu to try. And I heard through the grapevine that they have a killer happy hour -- which you can bet I'll be at soon.

    (5)

  • Barb G.

    My husband and I visited this restaurant during our "eating holiday" in Seattle. The spicy pork sliders were the best sandwich that I have ever eaten, anywhere. Great spices with just the right amount of heat on a wonderful broche bun. When we get back to Seattle, we'll definitely return for more.

    (5)

  • Shawn M.

    Phenomenal experience. The Korean fusion is unique, flavorful and unforgettable. Oust and in service, especially the bartender James. Very knowledgeable about the good and ingredients. Will recommend to anyone.

    (5)

  • Zafrina S.

    The food was pretty good, it's different from the traditional Korean food I had before. I do recommend the fried rice cake, that one os really good, with peanuts, green onions and some sauce. Delicious!! The bibimbap I had was different from the one I had before. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't give me the sauce to go with bibimbap.

    (4)

  • Vy D.

    Had so much food with my girlfriend. All the waiters and dinners next to us were amazed of how much the two little Asian girls (me and my girl, no one is taller than 5'2 I would say) could consume. Ordered 6 dishes in dinner for two, thats how foodies roll! We had beef tartare, I was able to convince my girl to eat the "scary" looking dish for the first time in her life (Sowwe guys, Im a carnivore:p). The sesame oil brings every element of their beef tartare together. I bet if any of you guys eat the beef tartare without looking at it, THERE'S NO WAY YOU HAVE A FEELING OF EATING RAW MEAT, seriously. Talking about their asparagus, oh my gawh hands down the best tasty asparagus that I ever had. Me myself is pretty much a kid, I dont like to eat green that much(don't judge, I know thats super unhealthy). But their asparagus, its just something so tasty and when you dip it in the poached egg that goes with the dish...mhhh I guess I will let you finish this Unless you are a big fan of Dukbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cake) and you think you can handle a bowl of it, order the pan fried rice cake. Compliment for the chef's creativity:) Crunchy outside, chewy inside just like the original. I would say its worth trying this:) GET THEIR SLIDERS. I SAID GET THEIR SLIDERS. Highly recommended to order them during happy hour, you save $3 on these cuties, just saying guys Super refreshing chilled green tea noodles. The heat from the pickled kimchi and spicy broth go soooo well with the cold noodles and all the veggies in the dish. Braised short ribs, tasty, but honestly I wish there's something that could bring the dish to another level. Not a star on the menu, but still delish. Meat was tender as expected. While enjoying too much all the food, our tummies rebelled so unfortunately I could not make it to the dessert round. Come on, pretty sure we sat there in like an hour and a half, we could absolutely feel the cheers from all the staffs once we got up and finally left....

    (4)

  • Lily L.

    This restaurant, what DON'T I like about it? I like the fact that the menu is limited because the more I look at an overwhelming menu, the more I want to order. The best thing is that all the dishes are not too big so it's nearly tapas style eating which to me means "MORE TO TRY!!" My friends and I loved everything we ordered. The bibimbap is actually good enough for one person, but if shared, is good for at least three people. My two favorites are the steak tartare and the kimchi paella. It's all about presentation, but they make some of the perfect sunny side eggs EVER! Everything is spicy enough and ful-filling enough. If I haven't said it enough, try the S3 cocktail. It my favorite vodka/soju mix in all of Seattle! I have been to MANY Korean fusion restaurants and I think this is the winner on my plate.

    (5)

  • Margaret H.

    I came here on my own while waiting for my friends to land in Seattle. I had a craving for Korean food and this place satisfied it! I enjoyed the bibimbap and everything was deliciously fresh. They prepared it quickly, it came out hot, and I ate every last bite. The service was very friendly. The waiters knew I was from out of town and provided me with suggestions on where to go in Seattle, from attractions to some other restaurants on try. I love when locals take pity on tourists! ;-) Thank you for a delicious meal and for the suggestions! They were very helpful!

    (5)

  • Cindy T.

    This is review for Chan Seattle's Happy Hour. I came here yesterday with a girlfriend for their HH. I first came to Chan's last fall, and that was for a brief tasting w/ Dine Around Seattle, so I actually wasn't able to order an enitre entree or anything. However, from what I remembered, it was delicious, and have been wanting to come back ever since. We arrived when HH started (5-630pm) and sat at the bar, since it appears there were reserved tables already grouped together in a large group. I started off by asking one of the bartenders what is their popular/most ordered drink, and she replied "well, depends on your taste". Hm, ok..so I glanced again at the drink selection, and overall there was about 5 specialty cocktails (not a wide selection or anything), so I asked again..and this time she said ok..probably the Ginger Makgeoli. (I mean, there has to be one drink that is popular, right?) Anyway, the drink was great, a nice, refreshing taste for $6. My friend & I got: Bulgolgi Sliders (2 sliders), chicken wings (3 wings), ahi tuna tartare, and rice cake. I think everything was priced at $6, while the rice cake was at $3. The first item brought out was the tartare, and it was a SMALL portion. Yes, I understand that its HH, but I guess I didn't expect the portion to be that tiny (For example, compare to Flying Fish's HH tartare). On my own I probably could have eaten it in 3 bites. Although, I love tuna tartare, ahi tuna, etc, so it was alright. The sliders looked a bit better, like the typical sliders you see elsewhere, except filled with bulgolgi, pickled greens, not bad and I enjoyed it. Next was the rice cake..probably the biggest portion, and was mild spicy and delicious. Also, the best value too at $3 for a bowl. Lastly, the chicken wings came out...and yep, 3 regular sized wings. Nothing special about, tasted like ordinary bbq chicken wings...for $6. As a result, disappointed in their portion sizes (more of like mini appetizers, if you're not really hungry) and taste. I think probably, you'll want to skip out on their HH, and instead go for their dinner entrees which look way more appetizing and flavorful. I hadn't seen my friend for months, so we spent over 1.5hrs sitting there at the bar catching up, slowly eating... in which I think when dinner time approached, the bartender pretty much hinted at us to get going, by giving us the bill (w/o us asking for it), and throughout the time when we were eating, kept picking up the empty plates, moving my chopsticks...anyway, we get the hint!! So, we moved elsewhere, and that was that.

    (3)

  • LiLi C.

    This is a tiny space next to Matt's in the Market near Pike Place Market. This is not the place to go if you're wanting authentic Korean cuisine, but sometimes you want to see how Korean food can be elevated with quality ingredients and attention to presentation. I appreciate what Chan is trying to do, but it just seems like every restaurant (not just Korean fusion ones) these days has braised beef short ribs and pork belly with kimchi on their menu. I hope it rises to the occasion by coming up with something even more inventive that keeps things fresh and interesting. The food is good and I can't complain about the customer service. Since it is such a small space, sometimes you feel like your server is doing a lot of hovering, but I think it's just the lack of space inside.

    (3)

  • Maggie W.

    We decided to try this place out (after reading awesome Yelp reviews) while visiting Seattle this past weekend. We were not disappointed! We got to Chan right at the beginning of Happy Hour and luckily found seats at the bar. All four of us ordered the Bulgogi sliders and I also order the fried rice cakes. Both were great but the Bulgogi was absolutely delicious...I think I would visit weekly if I lived in Seattle! The house infused Soju was also good...so many interesting flavors! The place is super small so if you're a group reservations are necessary, we got really lucky with the bar-which is also small. Besides it being small, 5 stars all the way!

    (4)

  • Daren D.

    This is a delightful dinner choice. I was the first one in after they just opened for the evening and sat at the bar. Slowly people started coming in here-and-there... Allison was my bartender and waitress. She was super friendly and cool (basically, awesome). Through her, I selected the rice cake skewers, the poached cod fish dish with asparagus and a kor royale cocktail. The rice cakes were pleasantly chewy with a subtle crunch from frying yet maintained a good taste. The cod was wow-warm-and-tender-drool. Very solid, overall, I thought. And get a side of rice to soak up the remainder sauce... drooooll... The daikon disc on the bottom is a refreshing crunch to finish. The kor royale cocktail was rather lovely, simple and smooth with a hint of something like a slight carbonation. I'm tempted to dive further in their dishes.

    (5)

  • Monyca W.

    What took me so long? I had been looking for great Korean food in Seattle for months now and finally a friend was in town and their friend recommended Chan. It was delicious. I tried so much food. And brought a lot of it home. And I am stuffed. We got the "Chan Experience" which, for $30, was a multi-course meal of their most popular dishes. We also got drinks, flavored soju AND additional food off the happy hour menu. (Future reference: The Chan Experience is plenty of food and you probably don't need any additional appetizers.) Everything was amazing. And, lastly dessert. I don't know who came up with things like Rice Beer Ice Cream and Ginger Creme Bulee, but I'd like to meet this person. And give him or her a medal. Yes, the desserts sound a little weird, but you've got to try to understand them... they are just sooo good. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Chan!

    (5)

  • Daniel B.

    Their korean style fried chicken wings were crisp and authentic. Also the braised beef was extremely tender. Slightly pricey compared to the quantity of food given however the quality makes up for this. Would recommend for a nice weekend dinner.

    (5)

  • Tien N.

    Went here for Dine Around Seattle week with my sister on Thursday night! It was small and packed! We felt as though the deal wasn't as great knowing 3 for $30 with entrees valuing at $9, appetizers at $6 for happy hour instead. Still tried it out. I had the ahi tuna tartare and my sister ordered the steak tartare (which is delicious!). My entree was the seafood ramen (pretty tasteless) and my sister ordered the bulgogi bowl which was a better choice. For dessert we had ginger creme brûlée. It was good but I would've saved more for HH and past on some of the orders. Coming back to try the pork sliders though!

    (4)

  • Rabby O.

    Food was great! The sliders are a must try. Drinks were awesome as well. The service we got was pretty good as well. I would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Steve W.

    Excellent Korean food in a pleasant setting. Good service. Try the Oysters and the Mushroom Japchae.

    (4)

  • Priyanka M.

    Give me good food and regardless of how good or awful the day has been, I will be the happiest person. CHAN SEATTLE did not disappoint in that respect. I finally made it to the restaurant on Christmas eve to start the holiday the best possible way after a rough day!! Make sure to not miss 1. SPICY PORK SLIDERS (One of the best in the city) 2. CHICKEN WINGS Between my brother and me, we ordered The Spicy Pork sliders, chicken wings, stuffed Yubas and Escolar. All the dishes were fabulous. We started on an excellent note with pork sliders. My palate literally went HALLELUJAH after having the first bite! It was flavor overload! The Escolar was fresh and extremely light. My brother who typically shies away from any form of raw or seared fish, fell in love with the tuna! The Yubas were equally good with shrimp and chives along with a subtle dashi broth with bok choy! To wrap it all up the Chicken Wings were an easy home run!! Hot, crunchy and soft at the same time, overall very very tasty!!! The restaurant is in the market next to Marche and tucked in the corner. Its easy to miss but not to be missed!!! Its a cute little place with an open kitchen around the bar, giving it a very modern ambience. I went there in the spur of the moment and sat at the bar for not having a reservation. If possible try to CALL AHEAD of time. The staff is very friendly with paid meters for parking around the area! I've enjoyed Korean fusion food before but after being to Chan, I've become a fan!!! The restaurant is going to be on repeat for some time!!!

    (5)

  • Cheri B.

    Delicious doesn't even cover it. I highly recommend the spare ribs, although I like everything I've tried there.

    (5)

  • Teresa T.

    Stopped by for dinner the first month they had opened. Gave the chef free range in our menu for the night and was not disappointed. Started things off with the spicy pork sliders, bulgogi sliders, and steak tartare. The steak tartare was excellent...light and had a great teaser for the rest of the meal. The sliders packed a lot more flavor in their bites and were both satisfying. I liked the beef over the pork but both dishes were juicy and very, very delicious. Next came the bibimbap and cod dishes. The bibimbap was your standard rice bowl but the cod was the favorite of the two. Moist and with great seasonings it was hard not to gobble it all up. Our table ordered the kimchi rice gratin paella on a whim of curiosity and gluttony and the dish presented was as described. It was a heavy dish to end with but an interesting one. Overall, Chan is a great new place that I feel is sure to become a new favorite. The atmosphere was modern but warm. The service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Elle S.

    Sliders were delicious, great happy hour prices. Great place for Korean food-novices; enjoyable for hardcore Korean food aficionados as well. It was interesting to see Korean food in styled- presentation. It was like mom's cooking gone metro-chic.

    (5)

  • Ginger R.

    Very nice experience at Chan. Food, so so good! Service good though an explanation of the menus ( dinner vs happy hour) would have been both helpful and appreciated. Rather difficult to locate, in Post Alley north of Pine.

    (4)

  • Sue H.

    I've been thinking about food of Chan since our visit last Friday. Chef Park not only understands Korean food but also what makes a great food. Well executed with fresh and high quality ingredients. I was hesitant when I first heard of Chan as Korean fusion since I am a Korean. This is not your normal Korean fusion. Amazing food! Chef Park put Korean food on the global map now. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Lim K.

    Excellent Korean food. Based on yelp reviews and the close walking distance from the hotel helped us to choose Chan. Pork belly with kimchi and marinated short rib rice bowl were delicious. The food was prepared just the way I would like to eat at home. Kimchi jar (a selection of cabbage, radish, and cucumber kimchi) was perfectly seasoned without being too salty. For dessert we had rice beer ice cream which was surprisingly tasty. Overall, we enjoyed everything we ordered. We will have to come back and try other dishes before heading home next week.

    (5)

  • Jules S.

    Unreal experience - best fusion I've EVER had and I travel often. My teens who aren't picky scarfed down plate after plate - fried oysters in particular. The staff was very attentive, more so than most high end restaurants. Answered all questions, offered recommendations. If in Seattle - you MUST go! Reservations highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Gabriela B.

    Chan is a great Korean fusion place. It's small and hidden inside the market. Everything I've had there has been great, but my favorite thing on the menu is the braised short rib. It's so delicious and tender. It also seems like their portion sizes have gotten bigger recently. The staff is also very friendly. Because it's so small, I would recommend calling ahead on busy days as they're often fully booked.

    (5)

  • Alice H.

    A tasty meal! Service was good. The place was not crazy busy. Food was delicious and very interesting.

    (4)

  • Rebecca L.

    yes, please! chan's is one of those places that you bring your out of town guests to show how much you know this city. It's in a non descript place next to Inn at the Market in post alley and across from a high end kitchen store. their menu is exotic yet familiar enough to satisfy any discerning taste buds. after discovering this place via Shirley Y's review, my boyfriend and i went there twice, two weeks in a row, and i expect us to go there again. They do a fantastic job with ALL their foods and their level of service makes me happy. (the bartender remembered our name and our server checked in on us several times throughout the night to make sure we were happy and enjoying our meal). They are able to keep to the honesty of korean cooking and blend it to make it better. who can say no to innovation? my favorite dishes were the pork sliders, cold green tea noodle and the chicken confit.

    (5)

  • Torey U.

    Awesome bulgogi sliders and kimchi is great. What more can you ask for. Oh did I mention the chicken wings.... Perfect!! To end the meal you MUST try the rice beer ice cream. I would come back just for a bowl of this ice cream.

    (5)

  • Anna K.

    This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Top notch service - friendly and attentive. Delicious and unfussy food. Seafood pancake is amazing, as is the bibimbap. Rice beer icecream is light and refreshing. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Stephanie S.

    Getting right to it. Friend recommended this restaurant to me and although the food was very good, for the price, I don't think I'll be coming too often. - The cauliflower is SPICY! But cooked to perfection. If you're sensitive to spice, I would not recommend. - Skillet bibimbap was good, though you could find the same at any Korean restaurant around town. One positive, the veggies were much fresher than what you'd find elsewhere. - Kimchi was DELICIOUS. Went perfectly with the bibimbap. - Ahi tuna was very well seasoned, but the portion was extremely small. I just might return for happy hour, or when I'm not super hungry.

    (3)

  • Joop V.

    I was there with a friend during Happy Hour. The place was clean and tucked inside a building on Pine, with the building's side facingPost Alley. It didn't seem like a popular place for Happy Hour as the place was not crowded at all. My friend tried Korean soju (be ware, I think you get about 3-4 shots from an order, so it might be too much for one person) and I just order another drink. We also shared the Kimchi sampler, Escolar and Kimchi Pork Belly. They tasted ok but nothing was really memorable. I got a feeling their food had sort of fusion style rather than traditional Korean taste to it. Although their service met my expectations, I would probably not return again. The menu was a bit limited and there are so many other places out there that I had better experiences.

    (3)

  • Emmett B.

    A solid and great place for Korean Fusion. For the most part, the food was outstanding with the appetizer being the only negative. Here's what we had- Ahi poke - overpriced and under seasoned. The portion was too small for $12. I recommend skipping this. Chicken wings- Has a great crunch with an Asian tang. Very good! Pork Belly w/ kim chee- Pork belly had a good crunch mixed in with the kim chee. The tofu was a good accompaniment with the spiciness of the kimchi. Braised beef- It was so tender the meat just fell of the fork. It was also marinated to perfection. Kimchee in a jar- for only $3 this was the star of the show. Probably the most freshest kim chee I've ever had. Please make sure you order this as a side. I probably will go here again and order the kimchee paella, which is not in the menu, but the waitress said you can special order it.

    (4)

  • Sarah J.

    Thank you Chef Park and team for creating such a wonderful culinary experience every time I visit! Your dishes are certainly different from the Korean food I grew up eating, but they are all extremely flavorful, delicious, perfectly seasoned, and fun. I have recently discovered your happy hour, but by no means will that keep me from indulging in some bibimbop, short-ribs, or other delectable dinner sized meals. I really enjoy the small and intimate atmosphere and everyone I've met that works there is friendly and enjoyable to be around. Thank you Bartender James for treating my boyfriend and I so well while we sat at your bar. :) I won't give recommendations because everything is worth trying! If you're wanting a traditional Korean restaurant this might not be what you're looking for, but I will say have an open mind and try it out anyways. The asparagus is next on my list to try!

    (5)

  • Tianyu T.

    Sorry Tofu House, sorry Green House, sorry any other Korean restaurants. Chan is the best Korean restaurant I've ever tried.

    (5)

  • CJ B.

    A slew of interesting dishes. We started with the pork sliders, the beef sliders and the pork belly flatbread. The latter was tasty, almost tostada like. The sliders were very good; pork declared the winner. For mains we had the bibimbap, braised short ribs, and cold tea noodles. All were very good. The bibimbap came with a tasty sauce and was served very hot in a cast iron skillet. The cold noodles were quite spicy and had a nice variety of veggies mixed in. The braised short ribs were the highlight with a deep intense flavor. We tried all three desserts and found them all lacking flavor.

    (5)

  • Sun L.

    Amazzzzing! This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so glad I went. I got the japache and the beef rice bowl. Everything was cooked so well (the beef was tender but slightly crunchy) and seasoned perfectly. I just moved here from New York City and I have to say this restaurant is better than any Korean restaurant I ate at in the city. The wait staff were super friendly and even have me tips (as a fellow Asian) on how to avoid the Asian glow. Love it! Tip: Get a reservation because this place can get packed.

    (5)

  • Connie L.

    The food gets 3 stars. The ambiance and experience gets 4 stars. Kimchi Paella (bibimbap-esque): Pretty spicy. Decent. Seafood Pancake: Very oily. Bulgogi Beef Sliders Chicken Wing: Got this because another Yelper said it was amazing. My bf and I were already full from the three other items above, but we just had to try it... and it was prettttyyyy dang good. VERY FLAVORFUL. Soju Sampler: Interesting flavor. I am not a soju fan, but it was smooth and flavor was delicate. It was fun sitting at the bar and watching everyone prep and cook. They have a good system over there and they stay pretty clean. I trust them making my food.

    (4)

  • Lea A.

    This was a surprise. My friends and I pretty much chose this place simply due to the fact we were very hungry and this was the closest place on Yelp that was open with 4 stars. So, fine, we didn't have any expectations. As we hovered outside perusing the menu, a waiter poked his head out and said, "You know, if you all eat at the bar, it's happy hour all evening." SOLD. And happy hour was GOOD. Eating at the bar is fun because the waiters and bartenders get to chat with you a bit while you get a front row seat at your meal actually being cooked. The prices were VERY reasonable and the portions VERY generous. I expected that since it's happy hour, yeah, we'd get deals but that the portions would be small to compensate. Nope. Very reasonable. 6 fried oysters for $6. YES. Anyway, everything I had on the happy hour menu was good. I also had a bit too much soju and I was a total weakling and could only stomach the strawberry one and hated the rest. But whatever, 3 shots for $5! Go! Happy hour in the evenings at the bar! Tasty!

    (5)

  • Darren W.

    My girlfriend and I came to seattle for the weekend to relax and enjoy some good food. We found Chan through yelp of course. Its located in Post Alley, you can easily walk right by it, its a very small but cozy little place. After having difficulty with what to order (everything sounded so good), my girlfriend and I decided to share the Kimchi Pork Belly over Tofu, the Kimchi Paella with chorizo and the korean chicken wings. I'm a fan of spicy foods, but my tolerance is quite low. The food here was a quite spicy but the food was very good. The kimchi pork belly was terrific, pork belly was very tender and juicy. The chicken wings had a great balance of spicy, sweet and salty. The meat literally fell off the bone. The kimchi paella was a combination of kimchi fried rice and paella. By adding chorizo, it added more spice and flavor. The food here was excellent. I would definitely come back. The only issue i had was that the service was a little slow even though we were sitting at the bar.

    (4)

  • Hye Rim P.

    Best Korean American Restaurant in town! :) its located at pike place market so its very convenient. Great atmosphere and foods! Reasonable price. Definitely great for date-night.

    (5)

  • Jennifer D.

    Went for dinner here with the girls. Everything we ordered was excellent, from the SSAM to skillet bibimbap to the ginger creme brûlée. The only complaint was that cocktails, while tasty, were small, weak and expensive. Would be 5 stars if not for the drinks.

    (4)

  • Jacob R.

    Holy moly do I love this place. I've only gone for their happy hour, which is pretty much every day after 6 if you sit at the bar. Everything on the happy hour is really good. If you go there, you need to try the rice cakes.....they are FRIED. I've had korean rice cake before, but when that stuff is deep fat fried with a little corn syrup, it's a whole new ball game and they're only $3.00 for happy hour! Their chicken wings also blew my mind. The bulgogi sliders are awesome. And, their house kimchee is awesome as well. So, go there now and sit at the bar.

    (5)

  • Kyle H.

    The food was amazing! This small hidden gem in the courtyard of the inn at the market was outstanding! We had a party of 4 and shared everything - and even our picky eater loved every course! The spicy cauliflower was amazing and the pork sliders, yum!!

    (5)

  • Mitch N.

    I had such high hopes for this place after reading the article about it on the Seattle Times' website. The sign at the entry way bills themselves as Modern Korean fusion. I think after eating there, it could be changed to watered down food or perhaps Korean American fare. That said decor and the dining experience itself. It was really good. I love the colors, the warmth, and the wood in the place. The staff was very nice and friendly. Minus a star for not being able to pronounce any of the menu items correctly. Starting with the banchan and kimchi dishes: The radish in the banchan was not pickled enough and bitter. The mung bean a bit overly seasoned with sesame oil. The Radish kimchi was weak and not seasoned enough The cucumber was soggy; it could have been a bit crisper. My favorite item was the straight up kimchi cabbage. More on this later... Next were a number of items from the traditional and modern menus. The Bibimbop.. Well it had a bit of the bitter radish I mentioned above as well as the mung bean. But once you mix all of the ingredients of the dish including the sunny-side up egg and runny yolk and gochujang (fermented bean/chili paste) it was good, I couldn't complain. The kimchi pancake I enjoyed. Why? Well it had the kimchi I liked in it. It was a bit thick and soft on the inside. But it came out piping hot and portioned out to the right size and qty IMO. The deep-fried rice cake was good, but nothing really stood out from it. How is it modern? How did it get transformed to something new and different? And how does 9 pieces of this cost 6 dollars, when you can buy a 1lb bag of the stuff with probably 50 pieces for $2 at an Asian market? It was missing its micro greens too, which the menu said it would have on it. The spicy kimchi pork belly and tofu was good. Again, because of the kimchi was that was mixed in with it... I think the tofu could have been better. Much better. It's supposed to be poached as said on the menu. It would be been better pan fried. Also a not so firm tofu could have been better. A couple of suggestions 1. Servers should be able to pronounce correctly the names of the dishes. 2. Serve some shikeh for free as a closer with the check. Learn to make an alcoholic version of it, to charge for it too? 3. For god's sake, the banchan. The Korean staple in which places are judged. Do it well and do it right. Especially if you are going to charge for it, where as traditional Korean restaurants do not, and it's all you can eat. You're new, so I know over time the menu will be refined and improve. Don't take this as a bad review, but take it as an opportunity to grow.

    (2)

  • Paula R.

    We absolutely enjoyed our experience at Chan. Beth was very attentive and made dinner suggestions that were very complimentary; great experience.

    (5)

  • Malia S.

    Nomnomnom. Ordered spicy pork sliders, roasted cauliflower, bibimbap, and short ribs. Ribs were my favorite of all good dishes. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and go again if I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • Kerri B.

    We came here as a stop on our Savor Seattle food tour. We had a spicy pork slider and I believe the braised short rib, along with their Korean rice wine. We came back the next day for happy hour and tried the bulgogi beef sliders, and I drank the Korean Kazi, which had a nice spiciness to it. I preferred the spicy pork sliders over the bulgogi beef sliders, though they were both very tasty.

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    A friend asked me to check out this new Korean/fusion placed called Cha:n that JUST opened this past Monday, and I was there in a heartbeat. After speaking with the general manager and the head chef, Cha:n's focus is to Americanize some popular Korean dishes for people who are unfamiliar with traditional Korean food. Location: This kind of hidden. Although the address is 86 Pine, this sign and entrance is on Stewart St., directed across "Antiques at Pike Place" inside the Inn at the Market. Look for this: yelp.com/biz_photos/h1Q0… The menu is pretty small and split into two, Traditional and Modern. We decided to try a bunch since it was our first time. Spicy kimchi porkbelly on poached tofu, $10: yelp.com/biz_photos/h1Q0… The spicy pork was great, just the right about of heat for me. Kimchi bacon paella cheese gratin, $9: yelp.com/biz_photos/h1Q0… Simply, it's kimchi fried rice with melted cheese on it. I love kimchi fried rice and I love cheese, so I thought this wasn't that weird of a combination. The rice also had a nice spiciness to it. Kimchi hangover soup with pork belly, $11: yelp.com/biz_photos/h1Q0… Yet another Korean favorite of mine, kimchi soup. It's a pretty basic dish, and they did it right here at Chan. Braised short rib; kalbi, fingerling potato, and pearl onion, $14: yelp.com/biz_photos/h1Q0… The braised ribs were fall apart tender, but do wish it had a little bit more flavor. For being $14, there were only 3 pieces of short ribs, I kind of was hoping for a little more. The presentation for all the dishes were very nice, much more than what I expected. Maybe I'm just a big eater, but the portions lean on the smaller side, but the flavor is there. I do look forward to coming back and trying more dishes for a more thorough review. Lastly, there are offering 25% off your bill until May 12!

    (3)

  • Gene B.

    I love this place, sleek and modern with an open kitchen. Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar in view of the kitchen, so you can see Chef Park and team turn out dish after picture-perfect dish. He's a master if plating. The standout dish for me was the Bulgogi Beef Siders. They were little jewels of beefy and spicy perfection. I also had the Grilled Short Rib and the Spicy Kimchi Porkbelly. Both really well done and very delicious! I know that Ch:an is getting a rap for small portions, but I didn't find that to be the case at all. I wanted to eat more, much more, but was too full from three dishes. PS: The listed address is for Bacco (same owners) Ch:an is not on 1st, but around the corner just off Stewart.

    (4)

  • AJ H.

    Fantastic!!! Amazing food and service. I love their clever modern take on Korean food. I have had everything on their menu, they are all amazing. My favorites are the chicken wings, braised short rib, sliders, and pork belly with kimchi. Oh and their rice beer ice cream is just dreamy.

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    After a week of hits and misses in both Seattle and Vancouver, we unknowingly saved our best dining experience for last. Had we known Chan was this good, I'm sure we would have made repeat visits. It was ridiculously convenient as well, located just around the corner from our hotel. The ambiance is quite trendy, almost with a clubby atmosphere, but not in an imposing or annoying way. It's just a very modern lounge-y style; cool and laid back, although you'd probably feel more out of place in shorts and flip-flops than in your party get-up. Service is impeccable; very helpful and friendly. The menu is divided into "traditional" and "modern" but I really can't speak to the traditional part; it all seems modern and fusion-esque to me. Either way, the staff provides expert guidance if necessary. Speaking of fusion: Chan gets it exactly right in my mind. The food is Korean enough to create interest and depth, while being Western enough to be accessible, and the fusion of the two is exactly that: an interesting, clever mix rather than a pretentious attempt to provoke and challenge the norm just for the sake of it. We started with cocktails: a Ginger Makgeoli and a Sojito Mojito. Both were delicious but perhaps a tad weak. The flavors were distinctive enough however, and a fresh way to tickle the appetite and cleanse the palate. For food, we were told dishes are meant to be shared, so we got the beef and pork sliders and the bibimbap skillet. All three dishes were total home-runs and had enough kick to leave a bit of a sting on our lips but without killing our tastebuds. The bulgogi beef sliders were both sweet and a little tangy with a well-rounded yakiniku-esque flavor, quite delicious. The pork sliders were a little richer and had a bit of a thai sriracha vibe, also very good. They were both served on perfect brioche buns; fluffy yet chewy and with a slight sweetness that complemented the meat well. The bibimbap skillet offered a lot of different textures and flavors - perfectly cooked strips of meat, earthy and chewy mushrooms, creamy egg served sunny side up, crunchy vegetables. I like this way of serving the food, layered on top of rice and then stirred together; quite varied, no one bite is exactly the same. The heat is balanced perfectly with chili peppers, just the right amount of spice to awaken the tastebuds but still let each individual flavor come to the fore. For dessert, we picked the ginger crème brûlée. While not terribly original, it was very satisfying, even though the ginger flavor dominated it both in smell and taste. That is not necessarily a bad thing in my mind; I like ginger and it goes quite well with the burnt caramel. All in all, this was pretty much a perfect meal, and not a particularly expensive one at that. We will take this experience with us back to Chicago and try to get some local Korean joint to replicate the ingenious sliders, and we will most definitely go back here if and when we're in Seattle again.

    (5)

  • James A.

    We are from Los Angeles and Seoul - the 2 best foodie places for Korean food. We were surprised that a small place in Seattle could have such a great mix of authentic taste and modern presentation and ambiance. Definitely recommend. My 2 Korean children loved it!

    (5)

  • Steven T.

    Been there when i was on vacation to Seattle. It's not easy to find the entrance. You have to pass through a garden first and then this restaurant would jump into ur eyesight. Real nice dining place. Small but intimate environment. They put candles on the table, and i like the so well designed atmosphere. Background music, menu, decorations and etc. I ordered Bibimbap, Fried oysters with kimchi tartar sauce. Feel like the favor is unique and different from the traditional Korean food. Bring some new thoughts to me.

    (5)

  • Cory K.

    Kimchi Paella? Yes, please.

    (4)

  • Gail B.

    A great choice for Korean fusion food. Good atmosphere with an open kitchen and contemporary furnishings. The kimchee pork belly with tofu and lettuce wraps were both good choices. Both were flavorful and attractive. We finished with deep fried oysters served with kimchee tarter. Oysters were huge and just slightly cooked - still very juicy. A fun place to go to share dishes. The only negative was a slight scent of an air freshener - not pleasant.

    (4)

  • Ed K.

    I am definitely a fan of this place. You should know that the portions are small so don't expect to order one dish and be full. My brother and I ordered the following: - spicy kimchi porkbelly, black sesame, scallion, toasted sesame oil with poached tofu (Probably wouldn't order again, not because it wasn't good, but because it is a very average/typical Korean dish) - braised short rib, fingerling potato, pearl onion, scallion with fried rice cake (Meat was tender, potatoes cooked perfectly!) - bulgogi beef sliders with micro green, cucumber and smoked chile mayo (I could eat 12 of these!) - fried chicken wing, chili caramel glaze and peanuts with pickled daikon (Surprisingly good as I'm not a big fan of chicken wings. Definitely would order again) - kimchi bacon paella cheese gratin (Like the kimchi porkbelly+tofu, this is typical Korean food, aka nothing special. It's just kimchi fried rice with melted cheese on top. Probably wouldn't reorder) - kimchi sampler: cabbage, cucumber and daikon kimchi ($3 for this was a litttttle much but it was nice to have crunchy kimchi alongside the rest of the food) Keep in mind that the space is pretty small that seats maybe 25 people. I can't imagine big groups (6 or more) fitting in here comfortably, at least not without waiting for enough tables to clear. Also, the bar manager and the general manager stopped by and introduced themselves, which was nice. Both were friendly and pleasant. Though I would have liked to have met the owner, who was chatting with the ladies at the bar and some other ladies at a table near ours. Maybe it's because we are guys? Our server was nice and meant well but he could use a little bit more experience, I think. Overflowing our water glasses, semi-awkward silences/conversations, slow to give us our bill. When he did give us our bill, we noticed we didn't get 25% off as advertised on their website (till May 11th). I asked about this and he apologized and ran off to fix it. The GM then came back with the bill again - but again, without the 25% off. After awkwardly sitting there and struggling with not wanting to seem like a cheapskate, I decided to just go ask the GM about it one more time. Probably stayed an extra 20 just to get this situation figured out (we were on a time crunch because of parking) so that wasn't so great. I understand they are new so no hard feelings :) Anyways - I will definitely come back to try the other items!

    (4)

  • Nancy H.

    After last evening at Chan's for happy hour we will definitely never go back. The food was good but that is not the reason. We were deceived and given drinks that had absolutely NO alcohol in it. My husband and I are lightweights when it comes to hard liquor and definitely know we were ripped off. We are professionals here in Seattle and like to enjoy our Saturday evening out at a restaurant. I am shocked that any restaurant would treat its patrons this way. I have never had this happen anywhere before and can't believe a business would try and get away with cheating it's customers. I have never written a Yelp review but just felt this was the lowest a business could stoop.

    (1)

  • Stacy T.

    I don't really have anything to add that hasn't been said before. This is a great Korean place that does a wonderful job mixing local ingredients with traditional korean dishes. It just seems to get better each time we've gone. So, here's a highlight tour on my favorite dishes: Deep Fried Rice Cake (dduk bokki) Bibimbap in the Skillet Seafood Pancake Kimchi Pork Belly Bulgogi Beef Sliders (my fave item) Spicy Pork Sliders Tuna Tartare Chicken Wing (fancified but not stuffy Korean style chicken wings) Ginger Creme Brulee Kimchi Paella Hmmm, so in summary, I basically love their entire menu. Oh, and happy hour is a good deal! So just do it the next time you're near Pike Place Market!

    (5)

  • Shirley Y.

    Hallelujah!!! The food gods have FINALLY answered my prayer for Korean food in downtown Seattle. Got a cold? The kimchi soup will warm your belly and clear your sinus. Looking for something meaty? Try the bulgogi sliders. Perfect balance of melt in your mouth bread and marinated beef topped with housemade kimchi. Want something to share? Steamed mussels in spicy broth will do you well. At only $5 at happy hour you won't have a problem ordering more (and trust me, you'll want to!) Thirsty? Over a dozen house infused sochu to choose from. They'll even set up a personalized flight if you ask! Happy Hour daily from 5-7pm and closed on Mondays. I highly recommend it if you're in the area, especially for happy hour.

    (5)

  • Kristen B.

    Came in for happy hour dishes. Everything was delicious, paired with Lost River wine from a local Pike Place tasting room only a block or two away. Great "Pike Place cross merchandising"! Would love to try Chan for dinner to see how a full meal compares to my eager palate.

    (4)

  • Joeblow L.

    Hits: pork sliders, kimchee, chicken wings (huge hit!), short ribs, asparagus, bibimbop, did I say chicken wings? Not so much: ahi poke-pricey, a little bland, needs more flavor We went as a family of six, quick service, friendly and attentive. Great time in a busy part of Seattle!

    (5)

  • David F.

    I'm still a novice to Korean cuisine, but I really enjoyed the food here. Despite just having had a good review in the Seattle Times, it was overly full. On the same day, we easily made 6:30 reservations online. They sat us 30 minutes early and we cheerfully enjoyed the happy hour pricing until 7 PM on a Saturday night. They offer traditional and modern (fusion) variants of Korean food. We sampled from each side of the menu, although there is a prix fixe option for either at $30 and $35, respectively, with seven dishes plus dessert. We started with the ahi tuna tartare tossed in a soy ginger dressing, which was served with a bit of daikon radish and chili oil. Each bite was yielding and had a pleasant combination of flavors. We had the kimchi sampler - cucumbers, daikon radish, and cabbage all fermented in pungent chili, vinegar, and salt. These dishes were simple and well prepared. Next were the deep fried chicken wings (really drumettes, I think) with a chili caramel glaze and rolled in crushed peanuts and scallions. They were physically hot, fresh from the fryer, and spicy hot in a delightful way that kept you going back for more bites. We finished with a fusion style bibimbap done in a cast iron skillet with a spicy sauce and the braised short ribs. I wished the bibimbap had twice as much bulgogi. The ribs were tender and very tasty, and had a slow simmering heat that lingered. The food was really excellent. The preparations were thoughtful, well executed, and expertly plated. I applaud chef Heong soon Park; he will be a rising star to watch. The front of the house is run by his wife. She and our server were polite and kind, but seemed to lack the polish of professionals. They were sweet to us, but seemed to miss a few queues. With time, they will be as smooth as the chef.

    (4)

  • Gail H.

    fried oysters - huge and perfectly cooked with yummy sauce. chicken wings - eh. bonchon is better. not bad, though. spicy pork sliders - mmmmmm delicioussousousosusous. stuffed yubas - ok. not bad. kimchee pork belly - ok. not bad. drinks: ginger hard lemonade - yum. ginger makgeoli - didn't taste the alcohol but it was like a yummy light calpico. soju rainbow flight - ok. flavors weren't too strong. service: robin was competent. hooray.

    (5)

  • Candi K.

    Came here for happy hour with my friend. It was pretty good. They don't have a ton for selection but we did get quite a lot of different stuff. My favorite is the fried rice cake. Yummy. Also the bulgogi sliders are pretty good. I got the maokoli drink was good but not strong enough for me. It's rqn by actual Korean people too which I like. Will come back soon

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    Small, intimate location - nice decor. Fabulous bibimbap - fresh veggies, great meat and yummy kimchi. Infused suji was a surprise - $13 for 5 shots - cheap and strong! The hot pepper infused suji was HOT - I would skip that one and ask for seconds on the mint or green tea infused ones. We love bibimbap and try it in every city that we can - this was well presented and delicious - the egg was perfectly cooked and all went well together - highly recommended. Great service - if you are in Seattle - try this place out!

    (5)

  • caroline c.

    the first time I went to Chan, I loved it. (I'm also Korean and am picky about my korean food!) The portions were good as it's supposed to be "tapas" style and even the kimchi, which they make in house, was pretty good. The second time i went was during "Restaurant Week" and some of the items on the menu had changed and the portions were bigger! Great for the stomach, bad for the taste buds. These are the things I ordered and things I tasted and how I feel about them: Kimchi: pretty good for in house Tuna Tartar: great, tho sometimes it's on the sweet side and I can't figure out why Mung Bean Pancake: loved it, could eat those for days Spicy Rice Cake: pretty good, not authentic but it had great flavor Braised Short Ribs: Fell off the bone tender, but was braised so long there was no flavor or sweetness to the meat. Only thing I tasted was the marinade. Pickled Vegetables: i can pickle better Sliders: average. I'm not a fan of sliders this way, with the bun, it mutes the flavor of the marinade of the meat. japchae: was ok. this can range all across the boards depending on your taste and what you prefer. Korean Miso Soup: excellent. like my mom's. Makkoli ice cream: i don't like the drink, but i like the ice cream Ginger Creme Brulee: Most excellent I hope my second experience was not bad because it was Restaurant week, or because Chan now has a reputation and their standards are slowly not as high... but, I have to say, I will not seek that place out, but if suggested, I would try it again.

    (3)

  • Stephen B.

    So I just returned from my third visit to Chan since it opened less than a month ago. It gets better every time. Tonight I had the black cod with soft daikon and it didn't disappointed. The cod melts it your mouth. It's a light and refreshing dish. I also tried the sliders but substituted more greens for the bun. Chef Park was very accommodating to make this a low carb option. I have other dietary restrictions and Chef Park goes out of his way so I'm able to try different items on the menu. It's a joy to sit at the bar and watch Young and the sous chef prepare all the dishes made to order. You can tell they love their jobs. I already scoped out what I'm going to order next time. I could almost taste the pork sliders. It's very small, 24 seats total including the bar, so I'd suggest going now before Chan blows up and you can't get a reservation. I left @ 6:30 on a Wed evening and it was already filling up. I predict this is going to be the hottest seat in town in less than a month.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    3.5 stars. Cute date spot with tasty eats. Reasonably priced. Get the spicy pork bun and the skillet bi bim bap.

    (3)

  • Toby N.

    To get this type of quality Korean food in Seattle is a good try. I was very impressed at the fried rice dish, it was mochi with a delicate but spicy taste. The Sliders tasted great and the toasted bun sent me over the top. The Kim Chee jars were great enough for the American palette that my associates liked it. Why I think the experience was not maxed was no cast iron bowls for the Bim bim pap, I built the burnt rice aspect but it came out in a skillet (I said serving bowl before) but again needed the burnt rice. But Chan is a must to try when you are in the Emerald City!!!

    (4)

  • lil s.

    Stumbled upon this hidden gem during a recent visit to Seattle. The beef lettuce wraps are not to be missed. They also had the most amazing dessert - rice beer ice cream. I went back a second time during my stay because it was that good. Modern take on classic Korean dishes and really well executed. Did I mention the price was really reasonable, service was great AND the place is really cute? Hidden gem indeed.

    (5)

  • David N.

    About a week ago, I had the opportunity to check out the Chan Seattle restaurant opening party. And man....was it a party! Who doesn't love good food and drinks? Chan Seattle is a new korean fusion spot with a focus on local ingrediants, located in Pike Place Market on Post. Chef Park whipped up some nice dishes which consisted of bi bim bap, bulgogi sliders, chicken wings, tuna tartare, and ginger creme brulee. I missed out on the tuna tartare and the creme brulee but was told by everyone that they were to die for and went fast. Of the dishes I did try, they were all delicious and had me taking multiple servings. In addition to Chan Seattle's creative menu, they make pretty solid asian inspired curated cocktails which were also served at the party. Midway through the nite I had to go with the traditional OB beer since I love lagers. I can't wait to come back for dinner.

    (4)

  • Robert Y.

    Nice to see a korean restaurant near Downtown Seattle area that isn't a fusion restaurant. Only gone here for happy hour, but everything is really good. Tried the pork sliders, beef sliders, asparagus (not on happy hour), clams, ddukbukghi, the kimchi (the oi kimchi is the best), and chicken wings. The reason I give it 4 stars is because of the portion. $6 for 3 pieces of wings on happy hour?! They are good, but not $2 a piece good...

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    Dined here in early Oct 2013 and loved it. It appears small from the outside but surprisingly seats many. We enjoyed the ahi tuna appetizer and the bulgogi and spicy pork sliders. For the large plate, the braised short rib is meaty and flavorful. We tried the skillet bibimbop just because it's Korean and it was good but not great. The tables to either side of us had the seafood scallion pancake and both declared it worthy. Love their unique fusion of Korean and NW so this is the place to go in the Market if you want food that is different but no less satisfying.

    (4)

  • Jillian M.

    Mussels were as big as my head. Kimchi sampler was tasty. Both sliders were awesome for $3 a piece. Great tiny place in Pike's Place Market that was attached to our hotel, Inn at the Market. They had some kind of great happy hour deal--half priced apps maybe? We ordered a ton and loved everything. Service was great. It wasn't crowded at all when we got there at an awkwardly early for dinner time. The server explained everything we weren't familiar with. The cooks are directly in front of the bar, where we sat, so we could see them prepare everything. Usually I don't care for that kind of information, but it was great.

    (4)

  • J Y.

    Love the place. Love the food - bulgogi sliders+++, kimchi pork belly++, tuna tartar+++, bulgogi ssam++ and fried oysters++. Everything we had was tasty and spicy (except oysters).

    (5)

  • Manoj B.

    Excellent Korean/Asian fusion! The restaurant is pretty small but not wife and I were able to get seats at the bar. Even though the place was full the service was very good. Made it just in time for happy hour. Between my wife and I we had 3 different cocktails: shojito mojito, hard ginger lemonade, ginger makgeoli. All three were very good. The hard ginger lemonade actually tasty quite sweet even though it had whiskey. Both my wife and I enjoyed the ginger makgeoli as well.. as an appetizer I we had the spicy pork sliders and the stuffed tuba. Both were very good. The spicy pork sliders were flavorful and the sauce was not overpowering. The stuffed yuba was excellent the broth it came with had a mild spicy flavor to it. For the main dosh . I had the beef ssam which was awesome! Easily the best thing I had there. I've never seen this dish at other local Korean restaurants so I gave it a try and am glad I did. My wife ordered the marinated short rib rice bowl which was good to. Finally, I got the rice beer ice cream for dessert. The taste slightly reminded me of kulfi (Indian ice cream). It had more of a rice milk taste than beer but it worked well. I recommend this place during your next visit to Pikes market! I'll definitely be returning!

    (5)

  • Paris F.

    I had some sliders, and I have to say it is ok, having to come from eating Korean food from K-town in Manhattan/flushing, queens and also having Korean mother's home made food. What bothers me the most is that they are charging for banchan, when banchan is a meant for a guest to pick on food for having to wait for the main entree to come and it is always always complimentary if it is traditional korean but i guess this isnt traditional korean. Its not about the price, it is about the tradition, thoughts and to keep people happy while the wait. Update: Thank you for the comment, I truly appreciate the charity fund, then I am totally for paying however much for the banchan!!!!! I think it is a great cause and I wish the best.

    (3)

  • David W.

    Chan's did a nice job on their small plates. I enjoyed everything we had. The menu is a bit limited, but everything was tasty. It's a nice twist on your more typical Korean dishes, though not as spicy hot as I prefer. The Kimchi Pork Belly was tender and moist. The Bibimbap was good, but I understand some may miss the crispy (burnt!) rice that the skillet cannot provide. The kimchi sampler was all good. We tried the spicy pork sliders and enjoyed them. The fried chicken wings were tasty, but not what I'm looking for in "korean chicken" (Hawaiian style is my favorite) as it was a bit too saucy for me. They'd have made terrific non-Korean wings though! We'd go back if we were in the area, so it's a fine place with an odd location.

    (3)

  • Alex S.

    I'm in town for business and staying at the Inn at the Market next door to Chan. I stopped in before 7pm for a quick dinner and hit their happy hour small plates special. I ordered a bulgogi slider, a spicy pork slider, fried oysters, tuna tartare, and some mussels. Everything but the mussels was perfect. The sliders are super flavorful, and the tartare is cut well and tossed in a mild sauce that doesn't overpower the delicious flavor of the tuna. I thought the mussels were served in a dish that was too deep, and that it prevented the majority of them from marinating in the broth. It also made it hard to dip the toast into the broth. The service was excellent, and I like the cozy atmosphere. Check it out!

    (5)

  • Andrea J.

    I'm so glad that this place decided to open in the Pike Place market. It is located in the "Inn at the Market" and is intimate and dark inside--it seems like it would be really perfect for a first date. I came here with four others and some of us opted to order off of the "Modern" menu and others off the "Traditional." We had never been before, but our waiter was not super helpful about the menu. He warned me that the Bi-bim bob came with a raw egg when it was really a fried egg. The portion sizes were small and it would have been nice if the waiter had suggested we order more food. Chan is only my third time eating Korean food. We ate at David Chang's Ssam bar in NYC in April, then Kimchi Bistro, and finally at Chan so I'm certainly no expert in Korean flavors. But, the food lacked depth and soul. I tried a lot of dishes: the kimchi appetizer, bulgogi ssam, Bi-bim bob, black cod, and short ribs, but while there was nothing "wrong" with any of the food, it was pretty one note.

    (3)

  • Diane S.

    Tried this restaurant for the first time and we were very pleased. The last Korean fusion place that we tried wasn't authentic so we were disappointed. We ordered tuna tartare, braised short ribs, roasted cauliflower and chicken wings (kinda spicy but delicious). They brought us some complimentary kimchi in a jar and it was authentic and good, not some imitation, and when we asked the server if the place was Korean-owned, answer was yes, which was another good indication. We haven't been able to find a good Korean restaurant in the city, I'm glad we finally came across one. We will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Sandeep P.

    Pretty good Korean cuisine, but nothing crazy amazing. Chan's had stiff competition, seeing as I was going just a few days after visiting Revel in Fremont. The service at Chan's was comparable to my time at Revel, but something about the menu simply didn't seem as amazing. I had a bibambap bowl, along with a shared tofu appetizer. Both were good, but not terribly memorable (I can't even remember what the tofu was). Additionally, the deserts that came with my companion's multi-course meal were pretty disappointing- the ginger ice cream was too bitter, and the other ice cream tasted too much like the alcohol likely used to flavor it. All in all, it's nice but I won't be too anxious to pony up for "good enough". I'll take Revel any day of the week over this.

    (3)

  • Mary K.

    Really good take on Korean food. Enjoyed everything we ordered, but loved the pork sliders and seafood pancake. Restaurant is very small and busy so make sure to make reservations.

    (4)

  • Cathy L.

    Really yummy flavorful unique food in a super cute place. The ahi tuna tartare is I think the best I've had anywhere...

    (4)

  • Ben R.

    Eat at the bar for happy hour deals. Service was a little slow but the food was phenomenal. Especially the braised short ribs

    (4)

  • William J.

    I went for HH and was pleasantly surprised. I'm not usually as fan of "fusion" however the Korean cuisine tends to adapt pretty well to this genre of food. The location near Pike Place Market makes it easily accessible yet it's somewhat tucked away. It feels cozy inside and has a good date-like atmosphere. We sat at the bar and the service was consistent and courteous. For the food, I had the bulgoli and spicy pork sliders which were tasty. I also got fried oysters and chicken wings which were also flavorful and meaty. I would definitely come back again and try some of their regular menu items.

    (4)

  • Jerji R.

    Found this place in a tourist magazine. Walking around downtown Seattle, you cannot run out of food options. However, we were looking for some type of Asian food that won't too overfilling and we saw that this place had a HH within walking distance from downtown. Located at the Pike Market area, by the Inn at the Market. Small cozy place, with probably a max capacity of 40 people on its busiest period. As tourists, we wanted to sample as much of Seattle as we could so we were only interested in the HH menu. We got the bulgogi & pork sliders, and the chicken wings. The sliders came in 2's, and they were delicious. I'm used to eating Korean meat with rice, so eating this with a bun was surprisingly good. The bulgogi had some kimchi spicies, and the chili mayo had the perfect kick to it. The chicken wings had the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, so tender and juicy it fell off the bone. Coming from Los Angeles where we are exposed to Korean cuisine, this fusion place gives a nice twist to tradition. 4-stars since their service is a bit slow. A little pricey if you werent doing HH, but what do you expect at any tourist spot. Other than that, flavors were authentic, and the joint is clean. I highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Aaron L.

    Food is delicious. From sliders to rice dishes to wings to dessert, everything was very tasty and even though it was fusion, the bases was very authentic. The sliders are defiantly a go to for me. The kalbi rice dish was very saucy and tasty. The downside was that the portions were not that big and it was a little pricy. Food was amazing though, must try!

    (4)

  • Ardeni W.

    Mixed feelings about this restaurant. The best items on the menu were the pork and beef sliders. And, I think if we had just ordered more sliders, I would be raving--they were delicious. The bibimbap, cauliflower, seafood scallion pancake and yubas were just not as flavorful. And, that was disappointing as we were served the sliders first. Recommendation: just have the drinks and sliders!

    (3)

  • Melissa I.

    I wish I could give a better review... I had high hopes but I just didn't love our food. The one standout was the spare ribs which were outstanding. Everything else was OK... not great. Our server was lovely.

    (3)

  • Jennie M.

    So yummy! Came with 5 friends for my birthday. Saw it featured in the Seattle Times. Ordered family style... lots of banchan, kimchi paella, mung bean pancake, braised shortrib (melts in your mouth), bibimbap (for the gluten intolerant), bulgogi ssam, pork sliders (for the non-red meat person) and bulgogi sliders. They made it very easy to share - yes, it did have a tapas feel. I liked the portion sizes for this purpose. Everything was very tasty! My friends liked the briased shot-rib and the sliders the best but said everything was good. The cocktails - if you like sweet and not very strong, get the Asian Pear... very light and crisp. My friends liked the Kir Royale and the Ginger makgueolli too. The su jung kwa was too strong for me (I'm not a whisky fan). The dessert - we had one of each. The ginger ice cream was the best!!! The rice beer ice cream was not finished... I could see how people would say it wasn't authentic enough but honestly (maybe it's because I'm Korean-American) it satisfied my craving for home. The braised short-rib was bringing back some good memories of my mom's cooking. Half way through the meal, the staff played Gangnam style for us! We had a great laugh - thanks for doing that! : ) Someone wrote a review that the food wasn't "complex" enough. Sorry, but Korean food isn't very complex, imo. Soy sauce, korean chilli, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, pepper... that's it, baby! I mean.. if you want complex, go get some east Indian food! Also it's not THAT hard to find... just know that it is behind Bacco, and there's no need to fret about the location. I can't wait to go back to try some of these again, and some new ones. Thanks Chan! Had a great experience.

    (5)

  • Gwen S.

    Absolutely loved the bulgogi beef sliders. The spicy pork sliders and the bibimbap were awesome, too. We topped dinner off with candied ginger creme brûlée, very nice (although I wished I had gotten my own, I found myself not wanting to share it with my darling hubby). Yum. Really loved the interior design and mood, as well.

    (5)

  • Chira V.

    ummmmmmmm yum! we waltzed in pretty early on a weekend, this is a small place, and they said all tables were reserved but there was seating at the bar. so its not gonna be your aurora kind of korean joint but in fancier digs with a twist. i loved the bibimbap. almost as much as i love saying it. the chicken wings were really good and with a good heat to them. i tasted some meat off a spicy pork slider that was excellent too. i am not sure how you could go wrong with kim chi and the least favorite of mine (but good) were the fried oyster and tuna tartare. i recommend a reservation should you want a table

    (4)

  • M H.

    I've been thinking of visiting & finally came here over the weekend to try out their HH menu. Loved it! The chef recommended the following: bulgogi slider, spicy pork slider, half order of fried chicken wings, panko breaded deep fried oysters & from the normal menu the buck wheat noodle salad. For dessert, we ordered the ginger ice cream w/ citron topping. We liked almost everything ...with the exception of the bulgogi slider. The flavor was just so and so, not as intense as the spicy pork one. I thought the ice cream was interesting..it had a blend of cinnamon & ginger. Staff was good overall. The hostess was very nice, chefs were friendly and our waitress was attentive. The restaurant has a nice ambiance to it & the food presentation was on the dot ~ impeccable. Can't wait till my next visit!

    (4)

  • Ana A.

    I love trying out new restaurants, and it was a fun place for my friends and I to go. We enjoyed the food very much. I loved the combination of traditional Korean flavors with a modern twist - unique! It was sort of 'Korean tapas', but it was a bit expensive for the amount of food you get. So tasty though! The service was good and everyone was friendly, so no complaints there. I know they're new, but I do wish they had a happy hour. I work downtown, and would love to come by more frequently, but unless a happy hour appears, this place will be for special evenings.

    (4)

  • Stephen W.

    Solid food and great service. Came during their opening week and a lot of the preferred menu items were sold out. The owner/chef was extremely friendly and I hope this restaurant finds its stride.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    My friend and I dropped in for happy hour one night. When we first walked in the hostess/waitress asked if we had a reservation. She had a look on her face when we replied that we did not and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar. Sure! We were there for about 1.5 hours and the place never got packed so not sure what the big deal was. Anyway, ordered a couple drinks, asian pear and kor royale, both were very good. We also tried to order some items off the happy hour menu-sliders but they were out of slider buns and mussels but they were out of those too. Weird because it was only 5:30 and happy hour started at 5. Okay, so we ordered chicken wings, pork belly and miso soup. All of which were very tasty. Sitting at the bar wasn't too bad because it was interesting watching the chefs prepare the food. I didn't feel the service was bad but it wasn't totally awesome either.

    (3)

  • Angelique K.

    I don't understand all the buzz about this place. Maybe I just dined in LA too much or I have higher standards. The bulgogi sliders were really good but way too overpriced. It definitely is just a place to bring a date for drinks. However, for that you can go to a place with more variety. As for Korean food, you can get way more for way less elsewhere. Hell, I'll cook you kimchi paella or make you bibimbap. Those were just meh.

    (2)

  • James M.

    Wonderful flavors. Korean fusion. Happy hour goes until 630 and you could make a dinner from those great little bites. Off Post Alley in the Market. The Bulgogi Sliders were fabulous. The Kimchi Paella was sort of a make your own melange. And the braised short rib.

    (5)

  • Peter S.

    This is a wonderful modern Korean restaurant. The Happy Hour menu is a great deal. The food is in believably good. Must try it even though you are in sea food capital, Seattle.

    (5)

  • Ryan P.

    Service was great! Food was hit or miss. The drinks are not very strong. The bulgogi sliders are delicious. The pork sliders, not so much. (Too much sauce) I like the steak tartar and the honey ginger creme brûlée was awesome! If I were to recommend this place I would suggest getting what others on yelp have raved about. Some items are great and others are just okay.

    (3)

  • Andrew F.

    I was in Seattle on a business trip, and came to Chan with a friend for Happy Hour at 5:30 on a Tuesday. We ordered a few food items from the Happy Hour menu (Pork Sliders, Fried Oysters, and Kimchi Sampler) and a few drinks (Makgeoli, Rum Punch, and Kazi). The food was superb. The Kimchi Sampler was worth far more than the $3 we paid for it for the taste, and 3 different varieties that were all delicious and very different. The Pork Sliders were juicy and succulent and exploded with flavor. The Oysters were my least favorite of the three, but they had a great smooth and creamy texture beneath the fried covering; they weren't packed with flavor like the other dishes, but the dipping sauce provided that. For the drinks, I had the Rum Punch and the Kazi. They were both good drinks, flavorful and you could taste the alcohol. However, they were both definitely on the sweet side for me. I usually avoid sweet drinks, but just one or two of them if they are delicious works fine. Leaving the place, I also realized that they had a decent amount of alcohol, as I was feeling the effects when I really didn't expect it. We paid under $40 ($20 per person) for all that we ordered including tax and tip. For the quality of what we got, I would pay far more. However, these were Happy Hour prices. Check out the Happy Hour for sure; non-Happy-Hour will probably come with a heftier price tag, but is likely still very worth it.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    Good not great! small and intimate space. very good service. prices were reasonable- $9 for two sliders, $10 for specialty cocktails. the food was good, but not great. we had an order of the chicken wings, which were fine (like Pok Pok better- Portland), ordered pork and beef sliders, these were also OK, but not great. I had the s3 cocktail, which I wish was a little more spicy. All in all, I liked this place, but would come back for the happy hour.

    (3)

  • Ann N.

    My husband and came here for dinner. The decor was modern and the restaurant looks clean. The service was not bad but not the greatest. It took forever for us to get our water, menu, and order. Here is what we ordered and what I thought about it: Seafood pancake: big mistake. The only seafood in here was squid. It was mushy and oily with lots of green onions. Don't get me wrong, I like green onions, just not in abundance. Braised short rib: It was overcooked. It was mushy rather than melt in your mouth in a good way. The fried rice cake and potato that the dish came with was yummy, however. Cod: I thought it was good but my husband said it lacked texture. Fried oysters: It was good. It had a nice crust and not overcooked. I would order this again. Bulgogi sliders: It was the best thing there, I thought. The flavor and texture was on point. I would definitely order this again. Tuna tartare: It was overly sweet for my taste. There was no contrast in texture. I think the dish needs something crunchy. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, if you are in the neighbor and wanting to do drinks and bulgogi sliders, I would stop by but I would not go out of my way to come here.

    (3)

  • Grant M.

    I thought the food was good but my (asian) friends disagreed and I defer to them about food quality. But my rating is more about the portion sizes, which were way way way too small. I had short rib, which was the nearest to a full portion (but still on the small side). My friends had bibimbop and a few others and the servings were even smaller. Honestly, we all should have probably got two meals each - that would have been enough. Even that would be fine since the prices were modest, but the menu gave no indication of the portion sizes (the waiter had to tell us that some were samplers and there was no way that we would get full from them). I guess writing this now it seems silly that we wouldn't ask for more, but it just felt a bit awkward (and my friends agreed) to do so.

    (3)

  • Irene S.

    Lack of good korean food in Seattle is something that always pissed me off. There is a pretty sizable Korean community here, (albeit most outside of the city) but why is that it's absolutely impossible to find Korean food that is acceptable by Korean standards? Why is it that the fake, nothing like Korean, vomit-inducing food from marination mobile is voted "best korean" in Zagat? (i in fact find this offensive as a Korean) I'm not even asking for the best damn Korean restaurant ever. I won't even ask for that in Seattle but i just want a place that would offer something that resembles the average restaurant experience in Seoul. Nothing more. All that said, I walked into Chan last night with moderately high hopes. Well, being someone who lived in Korea for over 10 years, maybe I was expecting too much. Overall, it wasn't a complete flop but the restaurant did not deliver either. I went for restaurant week, got with my boyfriend the bulgogi sliders, spicy pork sliders for the first course, fried oysters and chicken for the second course, and skillet bibimbop and the kalbi beef for the main. We also got the ginger creme brulee and makgoli icecream for dessert. The verdict? Well, out of everything the desserts were the best- especially the makgoli icecream (loved the idea and it tasted great!). Pork sliders were also pretty good. For the rest, I was not impressed for the following reasons. Bulgogi sliders-- simply too salty. The idea seems good, but bulgogi is not supposed to be that salty. fried chicken- I'm sure the idea was to serve what resembles Korean fried chicken (), well, these chicken looked good but was missing the flavor. The yang-nyum (or marination) was not spicy at all and was missing the punch you'd expect from Korean chicken. If you don't like spicy, it won't be a bad bet, but Korea, it is simply not. Oysters- I don't really have much to comment on this. The idea of fried oysters is not really that Korean anyways, probably more Seattle.. But you get to dip it in a sauce that tastes like Kimchi. Well, creative? Not really. The taste? Taste just like fried oysters. Skillet bibimbop- this was the biggest disappointment of the night for so many reasons. First, probably because messing up bibimbop is pretty hard and with the proper dolsot and ingredients, you can turn any combination of veggies and meat into a good tasting bibimbop. Unfortunately,... don't know whose stupid idea, but Chan used a skillet instead of a dolsot that failed to make the texture crunchy as it should be. Instead everything inside got mushy. The wide opening of the skillet did not keep the heat in the food either, and the bibimbop got very cold quickly. Second, the gochujang they were using was simply a disaster. They probably mixed in sugar syrup with gochjang for a ratio of 2:1. It was disgusting. Who wants to eat bibimbop that tastes like cotton candy? Not me. Lastly, if you are going to serve bibimbop, provide a spoon. Especially more so if the bop is going to be mushy. I don't know if they are trying to bring in "cool" by doing things Japanese style, not Korean, but eating bop with chopsticks is not Korean. Period. kalbi jjim beef- not terribly bad, but I'm someone who has high standards for kalbi jjim. Every year I go back to Korea, my grandma would prepare a large pot of homemade kalbi jjim that is so tender and perfect, it just melts in your mout. When it is perfect, there is not even the need to chew many times. It just melts. This kalbi was nothing like that. it had the texture of pulled pork, wasn't soft enough. It was also a bit on the salty side... I feel like the main problem is they did not cook it enough. It probably had to be in the pot for many more hours to taste like what it should taste. Lastly, their $5 makgoli was very watered down. They didn't serve the makgoli in bottles, but inside a large glass cup with a straw. Maybe it was because server didn't shake the makgoli enough before pouring it in the glass she gave me... it was just too watered down. Please, this is so basic, shake your makgoli before serving it. Overall, the experience wasn't terribly bad, but nothing tells me I'll be going back anytime soon. I'm sure they are still in the process of figuring things out but I do see a lot of places that needs work. I really hope they pull it together, because a good Korean restaurant is something I really wish there is in Seattle. I really liked the presentation style but i hope they can actually work on making the taste a bit more authentic.

    (3)

  • D D.

    I know this place is known for their great food but I have to say that their drinks are equally as yummy. If food and drinks are your thing, James is your man! He will hook you up with all the great eats as well as his favorite specialty drinks. The entire experience will definitely be repeated next time we are in the city!

    (5)

  • Enriquito A.

    Went back for a 2nd run here - and it was great, yet again. Tried the chicken wings. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Iska B.

    What an absolute GEM this place is! I'm not from Seattle but I know people who are and they kindly mentioned this place which they had not tried but was rumored to be good. I'm so glad they did. I'm not going to lie, it was difficult to find, but then again, I'm not from here, so what do I know. Still, it was worth the effort it took and we definitely built up an appetite by the time we got there. It's lovely inside, very cozy and dark and intimate and we enjoyed lingering there. It is small though so it could get filled up quickly so be prepared if you're a large group. We had no problem getting seated at around 9PM on a Thursday night. On to the food! They split the menu into two parts: traditional and modern and we sampled things from each. We went with the steak tartare, the tuna tartare, the spicy kimchi pork belly, the bulgogi beef sliders, and also the kimchi sampler (cucumber, daikon and cabbage). I can't even say what I liked best because it was all extremely delicious and I would recommend everything we ordered. It was all presented beautifully as well. The steak was sliced perfectly with a lovely slightly sweet seasoning (must have been the asian pear) and the adorable little quail egg was a nice touch (it was served raw. yum). Almost anything with the words "pork belly" and "kimchi" in it is going to be a winner for me but this dish was stellar all on its own and I really liked how it was served in neat little pieces and therefore easy to eat! The kimchi sampler was so good we ordered a second round which they kindly provided to us with extra helpings. The portions are not huge in the sampler (you're supposed to sample after all) so if you're in love with this stuff like I am, I'd recommend ordering more than one portion. The staff were very nice and they were kind enough not to kick us out even when we stayed past closing (like I said, it was a nice place to linger). I can't sing the praises of this place enough. If I lived in Seattle I would come here all the time!

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    The boyfriend and I were super excited to check out Chan when we found out they had opened a few days earlier because our previous Korean fusion experiences with Revel had been so excellent. It's located in Post Alley and shares an address with Bacco. The interior is cozy, dark, and intimate with room for maybe 20 people (this could be a really inaccurate estimate, but there were only 6-8 tables for 2 and some spots at the bar) and it has an open kitchen. The bar isn't incredibly stocked, but offers Korean rice beer (which I've never seen outside of H-mart and Ktown in LA), shochu, plum wine, and some beers and wines and standard liquors. We had gotten there somewhat late in the evening and several menu items were unavailable so we didn't get a chance to try everything that we wanted, but we definitely ordered more than enough food. We started with the banchan sampler, which was a few little mounds of highly stylized banchan. I was almost appalled that we had to actually pay for (tiny portions of) banchan, but figured that it's Korean fusion so they're 'allowed' to do that. The banchan was followed up with the pork belly sliders, mung bean kimchi pancake, braised shortrib with fingerling potatoes, and grilled short rib over rice. The mung bean kimchi pancake had a light, crispy texture and didn't feel too greasy, though I could have done with a little more kimchi. The pork belly sliders were absolutely the best part of the meal, with each following course inspiring a little less excitement. The rice bowl was good, with tender pieces of short rib and a deliciously runny yolk to burst over the rice (the best part of bibimbap, in my opinion). The braised shortrib was tasty and its presentation was lovely, but it failed to impress me and lacked any elements that indicated inspiration from Asian cuisine save for two or three pieces of deep fried rice cake. The beef was tender and the potatoes were adorable, but I felt like I could get something similar at any other restaurant. I'm still excited to try some of the dishes that they were unable to serve that night and have heard wonderful things about the hangover soup, but my initial experience here was less than amazing. I did, however, enjoy that the chef came out and had little conversations with everybody to make sure we were enjoying our meals. Gestures like that are what give me incentive to return to a restaurant because it shows that they actually care about their patrons. I can't say I'm not disappointed by the meal that I had here, but it was within a few days of their opening and a lot of things were unavailable so I'm definitely willing to give it another shot and hopefully be blown out of the water.

    (3)

  • Annie P.

    As a Korean I am of course pretty critical of Korean food overall. I'm also keen to try any and all that try to do something different with it. Chan is a fine Korean restaurant that does the traditional flavours well but nothing that exciting. Everything tasted good but not at all unique. When you've seen one pork Belly slider, you've seen them all. They also use this strange ground beef for the saam which is a total blasphemy! I agree with the other yelpers about the service; ours didn't pronounce many correctly and talked to us like she was an expert and we were total novices.

    (3)

  • Alexandru A.

    Great food, it was my first time at a Korean place and didn't really know what to expect but I loved it. Surprised by the low prices considering the quality and size of the servings.

    (4)

  • Eric M.

    Chan's is a little jewel box of a place tucked in the courtyard at "Inn at the Market". They did a great job on the design using every available spot for seating. The finishes are all high end and a joy to behold. I felt like I was in New York or San Francisco. We sat at the counter and watched the chef prepare all the food and it was a nice way to pass the time. The chef is young and eager to please barking orders at his staff which is still in training. The food was awesome, the menu is divided into "traditional" Korean and "Modern" Korean. We tried some of each and enjoyed the Banchan appetizers which were presented beautifully on a square plate but needed some sort of sauce to add flavor, the Kimchi was great with cabbage, daikon and cucumber varieties. The Atlantic cod was excellent with a surprise on the bottom- a large chunk of marinated/soft daikon on the bottom. I've never had it prepared that way and it was wonderful. The Bi BIm Bop with short ribs was a hit and presented like artwork. Imaginative use of micro-greens were the modern take. Finally a batch of mochi cakes on a stick. Good for sharing, covered with hot sauce and crunchy. Try these with a beer. The chef came around to say hello and see how everything was which is always nice and gave us some insights on running a restaurant in historic Pike Market- no open flames allowed so he has to cook on an electric grill! I'll be going back and sitting at the bar waiting for my banchan with a side of sauce.

    (4)

  • Zaps B.

    One of the best kept secrets in the Market. Everything is tasty, but I will be really disappointed in you if you don't try the sliders!

    (5)

  • J J.

    Enjoyed Chan every single time we went. We have been there both for dinner and happy hour. The food is good and the ambiance is trendy, yet warm and inviting. It's one of our neighborhood favorites.

    (4)

  • kalvin j.

    This is a sweet spot. Get the rice ice cream.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Went here for dinner Friday night. Sat at the bar, and had very attentive (but not overly so) service from the bartender and waitstaff alike. We got there in time for happy hour and took full advantage - chicken wings and sliders were delightful, as were the oysters. We actually were too full to really need a proper meal, but tried the lettuce wraps with spare ribs and pork belly with kimchi just for kicks. Both were very well prepared and quite tasty. Oh, and cocktails! My partner loved the rum punch, my gin and juice was tasty but life changing. I would def recommend this place to anyone seeking out some amazing Korean inspired fare, and happy hour prices make it quite reasonable.

    (5)

  • pascal T.

    rarely I'ven ever give good review on first try, however, I came with a very open mind of Korean food, the host and waitress/waiter was so nice, love the open kitchen decor, did not know what to order, so I told the server ask the Chef cook what ever, my daughter and and my date were from one surprise to another, Beef tarter, Black Cod, Slider.... each have distinct taste and so refreshing that taste of quality of Korean food instead stuff yourself with quantity so you can get $18 worth of food, this is the place you can from a real Korean Chef. Mr. Park is soon will be a true Chef for korean community in Seattle, best of wishes in your new restaurant

    (5)

  • Geoff G.

    Just ate here for the second time, both trips were very enjoyable. A good find, stayed at the hotel next door for work. Solid k fusion small plates. Maybe not for the purist, but very tasty, and reasonable if you are used to SoCal prices like myself. Friendly and attentive service, will be back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • John W.

    Excellent! Great food in a pleasant setting in a small but contemporary dining room. The 5 flight of Korean liquors is really fun to share with a group. Four of us ordered five plates of food and it was just the right amount to eat. Fun, unique cuisine next to pike place for a good price, what more can you ask for?!

    (5)

  • Munya S.

    My family and I came here for the last night of restaurant week. Tip: Parking's a nightmare/crazy expensive around here, but our reservation was at 7 so we were able to snag a just freed-up street parking space for under 3 bucks. I wasn't expecting the restaurant to be so small and cozy but I really liked the atmosphere. (We could have a nice conversation without shouting at the top of our lungs.) There was also a nice open bar that faced the kitchen and I noticed several of the diners there having conversations with the chef- nice touch. Our server was friendly and great- I think I only noticed two servers for the small but busy restaurant. They had their hands full and did a great job. Maybe I'm too used to NY and LA restaurant week, but Chan gave a great bang for your buck- 4 courses for $28. Some of us ordered off this menu, while I did a la carte. The white tuna appetizer was amazingly fresh- I loved the jalapeno and crunchy salt on top. The cold buckwheat noodles weren't too heavy and the chicken wings which had a great crunchy texture on the outside. I ordered the skillet bibimbap which was yummy (although I have to say I prefer it in the dolsot, so the rice gets that crunchiness to it.) The two desserts we tried were light and refreshing. I think this place has a large tourist customer base since it's just below the Inn at the Market and right up the hill from Pike Place. All in all, great food and service. I'll be back!

    (4)

  • Phil S.

    We found this great eatery as we looked for a unique eating experience near Pike Place Market. We stopped for an appetizer and stayed for dinner. Totally pleased! Shout out to Rob, our server. He was attentive and offered great menu suggestions. Chef Park created some excellent food and connected with us to make sure we were comfortable. This was a fine dining experience and my wife and I totally recommend it. You might have to look for it, but it is worth whatever search you have to make. We ate breaded oysters as appetizers and had the buckwheat noodle salad and an order of grilled short ribs. Each of the tastes were excellent. Great spicing, perfectly prepared.

    (5)

  • Alex C.

    We had the pork belly kimchi, bulgogi sliders and the fried chicken. It was all very good. Only problem is that the certain items like the cod were out due to the crowds of people showing up due to the Seattle Times review. I liked the way they had traditional items as well as fusion. If you find Revel leaves you stuffed, you should check this place out.

    (4)

  • Judith F.

    I was taken to this restaurant recently for my birthday. It was about the most memorable new place I have dined at! Located nr the Pike Place Market, it's a bit hard to find, but don't give up as it is definitely worth it. Patrons all looked like locals. My friend and I ordered many dishes to try except for the kimchee sampler, I feel they were all VG to excellent. Portions are what I call small plates. The fried noodle on appetizer menu comes out like gnocchi. They were delicious! Liked the bulgogi which came with a salad of spring greens and a (not hot) dipping sauce. Shrimp were excellent as was dumplings. I had a cucumber gin/tonic which sounded good on a warm day, but tasted just like an ordinary gin/tonic. I will try something else from their drink menu next time. The room is not large about 30 seats and is without windows so there is no daylight. It's a rather modern looking room. It has a spare look and felt trendy. I am not very familiar with Korean food and definitely not Korean fusion food, but was very very impressed. Only (-) comment is that a few dishes came out very fast, then there was a long lag, when the place got more busy.

    (4)

  • W H.

    Chan is an excellent new restaurant near the Pike Place Market. It's definitely a hip place serving genuine Korean Fusion, if that's possible. I know "fusion" is way overused, but you'll get it. It was really busy, and is very small. Service was good, but possibly overwhelmed at times. We sat at the bar, a great vantage point to watch the chef/owner meticulously assemble each dish. His attention to detail really pays off, as the food was fantastic. The Bibimbob was great, and you can have with your choice of meat, or no meat. The kimchi/porkbelly/tofu was inventive and fabulous. The bulgogi sliders and fried chicken wigs are not to be missed. We will return often.

    (4)

  • Stephen C.

    Coming from NY there's a lot of good, authentic Korean food. I can say that I might have had the best bim bim bap at Chan's. Although I didn't have it, the pulgogi sliders also sounded really good.

    (4)

  • Jason S.

    Pretty good overall--definitely not traditional Korean, if that's what you're looking for. My wife got the braised beef--we were surprised at how small the dish was once it arrived, compared to our bibimbap. Very small place, filled up pretty good by around 8pm.

    (4)

  • Trista R.

    I give it 4 stars for service and drinks. Sadly I had already eaten but I would love to go back and try some of the pretty plates I saw being prepared and brought out to customers. It is in the courtyard at The Inn at The Market and would make a gresat date spot.

    (4)

  • R. C.

    WOW!!! I'm really picky about my food and insist on perfection. This is that. Their first week open, maybe even their first night open, and it was the most high-quality, luscious food I've had in a while. And sort of exotic. And healthy. And comfort food! All in one. The korean cocktails are so neat and special. The service so gracious. Everyone works together as a team to bring their very best to the customer. It was just lovely.

    (5)

  • Bunny Dara Y.

    Myself, two of my coworkers and their husband and boyfriend checked this place out an hour ago. We ordered: bibimbap, spicy pork belly, bulgogi ssam, 2 short rib bowls, fried rice cakes, 2 bulgogi sliders, kimchee sampler, banchan sampler and the ginger creme brûlée. It was suuuuuper delicious. The portions are small but it made it nice to try a lot of the menu. As a Korean, I'm really happy that the fare wasn't overly sweet as a lot of fusion Korean places are likely to do. The kimchee was really good-even the napa cabbage kimchee. It was just fermented enough to not be too far or too sour. Presentation was a precursor to the delicious taste. The chef introduced himself and was really nice. The waiters were really nice too. We had a sojito, jeju island and su jung kwa. The soju cocktails are a bit light being as soju isn't a lot of alcohol but very tasty. The su jung kwa had a nice kick between the whiskey, ginger and cinnamon. Very well recommended.

    (5)

  • Zhi F.

    very good food. Nice location, not too hard to find. The sliders were very good as well as the rice dishes. The short rib was very soft and moist. Will be here again, a very good new restaurant.

    (5)

  • Rj P.

    Visited Chan on a business trip and was delighted by the quality of food, service, and atmosphere. The two woman who provided service were extremely attentive and friendly. Loved sitting at the bar and observing the open kitchen where you could see the three in the kitchen working closely together, joking around, yet very much focused on quality of food. I had the fried rice cakes for starters and the poached black cod. The rice cakes are duk bok ki, if you are familiar with that dish, and where frying didn't add anything taste wise (just a semi-crispy outer shell), they were still good. The black cod was tender, melt-in-your-mouth good in a sweet soy sauce that hit the spot. I would go back for that specifically. I think the portion of the cod was small and some may consider Chan a tad expensive, but I honestly felt between the service and quality of food that I was happy to pay their prices. Also, as a business traveller, I didn't want too much food that I could not finish my meal. Loved the intimate space; hope I can return on my next visit.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    The have happy hour until 7 with a daily cocktail and house wine for $5. Excellent food and very good service. The bulgogi sliders are incredibly well balanced with just a hint of heat. I think they are the best thing on the menu. The steak tartare and bibimbop are also excellent. I thought the noodle vegetable salad was just so-so. Highly recommend it all around!

    (4)

  • Masando J.

    oh yes the hardest thing to say about cheap food turned restaurant food is that was it really worth it. yes, i would eat here again sometime in the future. it is not gonna fill the void for SOON DO BO or other classics but if you dont know korean food this place is a milder polished introduction.

    (3)

  • Min P.

    Okay, this place does not do authentic but instead puts in a conscious effort to serve fresh, high quality Korean fusion food. Having accepted that, I (a Korean native with high standards for Korean food) went with three equally discriminating friends a month ago and we were very pleasantly surprised. Earnest service, fresh ingredients, intriguing experiments on flavors that are more right than wrong. Hits: bulgogi sliders, fried chicken wings, kimchi bacon paella cheese gratin, kimchi porkbelly on tofu, rice beer sorbet. Misses: bulgogi ssam (too salty), fried rice cake. Still authentic enough for those craving Korean: bibimbap, mung bean pancake. The portions are small and the place is better thought of of as a korean fusion tapas bar. Frankly, I enjoyed this place far more than any of the mediocre, "authentic" Korean restaurants in Shoreline and Lynnwood and will definitely go back the next time i need a bite of Modern Asian in the Pike Place Market area.

    (5)

  • Karrie H.

    I visited Cha:n tonight with my boyfriend after reading about the opening in the Stranger. He had never had Korean food before and I have only had it once so we were looking for something a little different than our normal fare. It was definitely a pleasant experience. The service was above and beyond, a pleasant surprise from a Seattle restaurant. Seriously, other Seattle establishments need to take some notes. I had a wonderful drink on special invented by the bartender complete with a candied ginger garnish, while the bf had a Korean rice beer. Both were light and refreshing; perfect for a beautiful sunny day. We ordered four plates (Korean food is meant to be eaten family style). All were delicious, with just enough spice to warm the mouth without burning it off. Our favorite was the chicken wings-lots of flavor and a nice texture with the peanuts sprinkled on top. The pacing of the meal made sure that we were both stuffed by the end of it. We were, however, able to make room for the creme brulee and I am very happy we did. It was so creamy and sweet, I would not recommend passing it up. We will be going back here again next time we are in the mood for asian food; plus I was told we definitely need to try the beef sliders.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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