Korean Food USA: Cha:n

 

Korean Food USA is a series that showcases Korean and Korean-inspired eateries all around the nation.

Seattle is no stranger to Korean fusion eateries, with Revel and Marination Mobile racking up rave reviews amongst locals and tourists alike. Joining the Asian fusion scene is Cha:n, a brand new restaurant that opened on May 1st in Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market. At the helm of operations isHeong Soon Park, who decided to dedicate the lower level of his Italian restaurant, Bacco, to experiment with Cha:n.

Cha:n, which means “all the food except for the rice,” is an intimate 38-seat space open for dinner from Tuesday through Sunday. Its menu, split between traditional and modern dishes, is composed of small plates each ringing in at $14 or less. Those opting for a more traditional flare can findbibimbapkimchi pancake (jeon), and spicy kimchi pork belly (samgyeopsal) on the menu, while the adventurous types can try bulgogi beef sliderskimchi bacon paella, and kimchi hangover soup with pork belly. The dessert menu also swings towards more ethnic flavors with rice beer sorbet and honey glazed sweet potato gracing the menu.

Spicy kimchi pork belly on poached tofu

Kimchi hangover soup with pork belly

Kimchi bacon paella with cheese gratin

For those seeking a new wist on traditional Korean fare, Cha:n Seattle is the place to try!

Cha:n Seattle
86 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
(Located in the courtyard of Inn at the Market)
www.chanseattle.com
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[Photos: Suzi Pratt]