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Girin - Permanently Closed

4.5

357 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Korean

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Girin is a modern expression of classical Korean cuisine, located in the blooming Pioneer Square restaurant corridor. Our chefs apply contemporary cooking techniques to traditional dishes presenting an elevated yet authentic Korean culinary experience. We feature quality meats served ssam-style, house-made noodles and dumplings, and home-brewed makgeolli in a beautifully designed interior space, all within a stone's throw of Century Link stadium.

We look forward treating you to an amazing dining experience,
Gumbei!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch: Wednesday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dining Room: Sunday - Saturday : 4:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: 4:00pm - 6:00pm throughout the restaurant daily and 10:00-11:00pm daily in the cocktail bar
Phone number
(206) 257-4259
Website
http://www.girinseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brandon Kirksey
Private party contact
June Song: (206) 822-0030

Location
501 Stadium Place S, Seattle, WA 98104
Neighborhood
Pioneer Square
Cross street
2nd Ave & King St.
Parking details
Public lot in Stadium Place building, as well as street parking. Find more information at http://www.downtownseattleparking.com/
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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358 Reviews

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MAKdiner
Seattle
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food and excellent service overall, but it was a bit more pricey than we thought it should be. We went there before a Sounders game event, so the menu was more limited and no happy hour pricing was available. Plate sizes are modest at best, and thus one needs to order more for a group family style meal to occur. With on beverage each for 5 people, this meant our bill was almost $200 all in.
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KennyF
Seattle
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere and the food were great and the server Sung Jun was excellent. I forgot my credit card and he caught me outside the restaurant before I left. Thank you!
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AlessioM
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved eating here. Good quality food and customer service.
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DnSF
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Recommend w/caveats it's super noisy that despite wood and "soft" surfaces, the existing hard surfaces over come the enthusiasm of the diners; tables too close causing servers issues getting thru/past diners some of whom are trying to get from beyond or to it and as result bags, arms and bodies keep bumping and brushing past me; our server asked the 2 guys for drink order but not our female companion who ironically was picking up the tab; the variety and quantity of the ban chan was so limited as if to save it for later diners, maybe? The crispy chicken wings were very goid, the grilled pork belly and short ribs were perfect, tho in the end while it would be the cited reason to revisit (difficult as from NorCal), we'd have to learn prior from staff or insiders what's the trick to avoid the pitfalls. Oh and a good Belvedere martini extra dry.
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ScarletT
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great value. Nice ambiance as well and beautiful decor for the restaurant.
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ErikS
Portland
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for restaurant week and the pork belly and beef ssam were incredible. The starters were great too, beef carpaccio, and rice dumplings with mushrooms both outstanding. Try the traditional Korean drink, they call it a liquor but it’s smooth like an unfiltered rice wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service who was very knowledgeable. Be sure to try the Mocgoelli!
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sashimimimi
Seattle
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Location, location, location...That's about all this place has to offer-right up the street from the stadium. Made a reservation for a birthday celebration at 6:30pm on the same night as a Sounders game. We got to enjoy the speed menu which is pretty heavily truncated to expedite orders and get peeps to the game-except I wasn't going to the game. Narrow menu offered little, what was on there was not very good. This place is Faux Korean for peeps who don't like or don't know what Korean food actually tastes like. Our server was GREAT-event threw in a free plate of japchae when I commented on the speed menu. Unfortunately, the japchae was soggy and too sweet, but I appreciated the effort. Since it was a birthday dinner, we did get an unsolicited dessert, which then showed up on the bill. THAT was weird-don't restaurants usually provide this as a complimentary service? Best advise-try another spot.
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ESUS
Washington DC
148 reviews
vip
4.0
148 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant lived up to its high rating. The food was delicious and exciting. We had the small chef's tasting menu. All of it tasted freshly made. Inventive - or new to me - flavors. Standout was the pork belly served with thin radish discs to wrap it up. Very generous portions - it was a lot of food. We were there on a quiet night and the food came fast - a little too fast. It felt rushed. Service was good except it would have been nice to have had the server slow down the pace of the dishes. Nice, hip ambiance.
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GonzoCretin
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, as always. Would definitely recommend.
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Tommy
Anchorage
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Good service. Was a little noisy. The music being played did not fit the atmosphere.
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jamesr
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food/drinks/ and service. One of the best happy hours in Seattle.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great! Being close to the door was a bit cold, but the staff & food was great!
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Martellenz
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love their home brewed drink. I can't remember what it is called but it is great. This is always our favorite pre-game place to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The game day menu was pretty restrictive for our vegetarian folks, and the veg option was really overpriced: $22 for a plate of sauteed veggies. Otherwise, everyone else really liked their food and the service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful flavors. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful explaining the dinner options. The stainless steel chopsticks were a nice touch as well. I highly recommend this place.
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KristenD
Seattle
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate at Girin prior to a Sounders match, to celebrate my sister-in-law's 30th birthday. Although we have some "picky" eaters in our family, everyone found something they enjoyed, even with the limited game day menu. Service was quick, polite, and friendly. The dining room is beautiful, the seats are very comfortable. Girin was very good about communicating with us regarding our reservation (reminders, plus a heads-up about the game day menu and parking). I will definitely return to Girin!
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MatteoB
Seattle
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Subpar service. The food was ok but always cold when it reached the table. Definitely not up to par with the prices.
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TongL
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were great. Service was a bit awkward during the dinner but good overall. What really negatively impacted my experience was how our leftovers were packed- a full plate of sticky runny sauce was dumped into this tiny paper container without a secured lid, placed in a paper bag, without our awareness. It of course spilled in the car as we drove through the ups and downs of Seattle roads. Took me hours to clean the car afterwards.
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JouniorP
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem. Great food, great ambiance, great happy hour, great service. Only thing I’d say is the cocktails could use some work. The taste of the bourbon mint drink was good but all the sugar just sat at the bottom and that part wasn’t appealing. The flam drink was ehh, mix didn’t taste great. But still 5 stars only left drink review for them to improve.
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WishYouDidBetter
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was fantastic. Knew the menu very well and was deftly and professionally able to help with some decisions based on some odd dietary restrictions. The picked and fermented vegetables were outstanding. I'll be coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent food, customer service and overall event. We had a team of 100 for a buyout dinner and everyone RAVED about the whole experience. I highly recommend June and her team for all business events!
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TerryT
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My marinated beef was low quality. Tough, had to cut very very small slices to chew. Beer at 8.00 a glass too high. $6.00 is reasonable. Appetizer ribs super good.
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TyDW
Seattle
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delicious, and our sever Cee was great.
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Emma
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Girin was fine but nothing special. Our Ssam was good but the chicken wings and the kimchi stew were just decent. The cocktails were nice and we enjoyed the barley custard. The ambiance was nice for a special night out but the food wasn’t quite worth the price.
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TaraM
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Underwhelmed when I first glanced through the menu. Lack of volume of sheer items to order from is easily trounced by the goodness and special individuality of each plate. Get the wings and most assuredly the dumplings.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. I recommend the chicken wings.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Servers were nice but trying hard to hurry the meal and turnover the table more than most places I dine at.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The menu says something to the affect of ‘happy to accommodate allergies, accordingly’. I can attest that this was far far from reality. They were, in fact, in no way able to accommodate my wife’s sesame allergy.
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Marija
Seattle
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not good, I see it has since closed, which is really good
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Yordkns
Seattle
54 reviews
3.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I had been curious about Korean food for a bit and had not eaten at a Korean restaurant before going to Girin. Our waiter was outstanding and our service was impeccable. We were seated immediately and liked the environment of the restaurant. We started with an appetizer that had mushrooms and pea shoots but the sauce was a bit sweet for our taste. My wife had a steak and I had the kalbi ribs both in the style that came with a lettuce wrap. The proteins were cooked just fine but they were impossible to differentiate between them. They had a non offensive flavor but a sameness that could only be altered by changing up the spices and veggies that came with them. There was nothing wrong with the dinner but there was also nothing memorable other than Justin our waiter.
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Defento
Seattle
108 reviews
3.0
108 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We arrived for our reservation on time at 7PM. We were seated and told with great exhaustion how busy they had been, but that they were caught up. It took ? 15 minutes to order our first drink -- a bottle of white wine -- and another 10 minutes to come back and ask us to select something else, which we did. It took them another 15 minutes to come back and advise they were out of that. In this time NO appetizers arrived, but another table was seated and served drinks and a meal. When we finally got our third choice of wine it wasn't the correct bottle. PARCHED at this point, we said we'd just keep it for fear we wouldn't get anything. First appetizer finally arrived, then all of our food arrived. No where to put the second appetizer... We've been to Girin 3 times. First time, about a year and a half ago, it was great. Second time was a game day and disappointing due to limited menu and what seemed to be a number of pre-cooked dishes and harried waitstaff. This time was the last time. We know other Korean restaurants with great food where our business is appreciated.
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Karen
Seattle
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, outstanding service. The Happy Hour offerings made dinner a good value.
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KateM
Los Angeles
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I take the train frequently and sometimes have time for a meal before I leave. This is around the corner from the station--it is wonderful. I was there early so had the kimchi pancake (on the happy hour menu) and the spicy squid and rice cake dish. The spice was not too hot and had a lot of flavor. I sat by myself at the counter and the service was great. I will always go here for a meal before the train but I am also going to take the train up from Olympia with a friend just to eat here. They have a chef's tasting menu that sounds irresistible.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a good dinner for our anniversary!
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ShelleyA
Seattle
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding! We will definitely visit again.
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JimN
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food great, servers very knowledgeable but service was spotty and slow.
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BillW
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding, true-to-country Korean cuisine. I literally felt like I was eating in my favorite Barbecue in Kangnam.
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FledgelingFoodie
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
An excellent choice for Restaurant Week! Great options, fast service, and delicious food. I’ve been here for Happy Hour a few times too. One of my favorites.
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Slim
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value for lunch for Seattle Restaurant Week. Refreshing mule
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Girin - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 357 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

501 Stadium Place S, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Ave & King St.
Neighborhood
Pioneer Square
Hours of operation
Lunch: Wednesday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dining Room: Sunday - Saturday : 4:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: 4:00pm - 6:00pm throughout the restaurant daily and 10:00-11:00pm daily in the cocktail bar
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public lot in Stadium Place building, as well as street parking. Find more information at http://www.downtownseattleparking.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brandon Kirksey
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.girinseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 257-4259
Private party contact
June Song: (206) 822-0030