District H
Type
Korean
Price Scale
$
Description
Of course Korean grocery giant H Mart planted its first U.S. food hall spin-off in our city’s quick-lunch tech capital. Across from the Whole Foods in South Lake Union, a crisp maze of counters dispenses dumplings, grilled-to-order galbi or squid atop kimchi rice, tteokbokki, and a menu of bibimbap. Gimbap, a mix of hot and cold textures rolled in rice and seaweed (there’s even a spam version), begs easy comparison to Japanese maki, but doesn’t make nearly enough appearances around Seattle. No matter what you’re craving, summon it from the airport-like lineup of kiosks by the entrance, and sip a cup of complimentary barley tea as you browse the adjacent aisles of Korean condiments and snacks.