Paju

Korean restaurant · South Lake Union

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"Paju recently opened its new South Lake Union location at 513 Westlake Avenue North. We'll check in on it soon. Climate Pledge Arena, MoPop, and Chihuly are typically considered the best things about Lower Queen Anne (sorry, Uptown), but Paju is certainly the most delicious. This calm Korean restaurant doesn’t have flashy decorations or cocktails in ritzy glassware, but they do have food that makes us feel like we’re living in a country ballad. Suddenly, it’s easy to love again, everything pairs well with a cold beer, and we can’t help but get emotional over the small details. Things like bulgogi with a subtle drizzle of truffle oil and briny squid ink fried rice topped with bacon and a smoked quail egg that we daydream about whenever we hear Shania Twain’s, “You’re Still The One.” Seattle has quite a few classic Korean spots, but Paju (like the Kraken) proves that newer things in town deserve love, too." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

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513 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 Get directions

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