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GoldinBlack - Reviews

621 Queen Anne Ave N, 98109 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
461

Reviews

60.3%

Satisfaction

155

negative

28

neutral

278

positive

What people say about GoldinBlack

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Cory K.
Review date: 11/07/2025
2
Disappointing Bibimbap and Basic Tea
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The tables were like desks, and the tea served was Lipton, which felt very basic. The bibimbap was not traditional, as it lacked gochujang and was filled with banh mi vegetables instead of the expected sides. The overall food quality and presentation were not up to par.
  • tables2
  • tea2
  • bibimbap1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Allan D.
Review date: 08/17/2025
3
Lost Charm, Food Not as Good
My recent experience at this restaurant was not bad, but it was nothing special. I visited a couple of years ago, and the food was much better then. Recently, I went again, and it seems the restaurant has lost its charm. The atmosphere was rated a 2, and the service also received a 2. The food quality was rated a 3. The noise level was very quiet, and I was dining alone.
  • food4
  • charm3
  • atmosphere2
  • service2
Price per Person
  • $51–$60
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Airiel A.
Review date: 07/19/2025
9
Delicious Korean Food, Chill Vibes
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed the delicious Korean food, which was both super fresh and very flavorful. The chill vibes created a perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal. The service and atmosphere were both rated a 5 out of 5, and the food also received a perfect score.
  • Korean food10
  • chill vibes9
  • fresh food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Cam
Review date: 01/26/2025
3
Quiet Atmosphere, Disappointing Bulgogi Rolls
My experience at the restaurant was marked by an eerily quiet atmosphere. The bulgogi avocado rolls were a letdown, as they contained way too much rice and not enough bulgogi, which prevented the flavors from coming through. The food received a 3 out of 5, service a 4, and atmosphere a 2.
  • bulgogi avocado rolls3
  • much rice2
  • atmosphere2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Shaun N.
Review date: 01/17/2025
2
Authenticity Lost, Food Disappointing
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. I suspect there might be new ownership, as the food is definitely not what it used to be. I'm unsure if the new ownership is even Korean, because the cuisine no longer feels like authentic Korean. The food quality has significantly declined.
  • new ownership2
  • food1
  • authentic Korean1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kayla K.
Review date: 12/10/2024
2
Korean Food Lost Its Charm
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. It was previously the BEST Korean food, but things have changed significantly. They got rid of the sizzling bibimbap, which was a favorite. Additionally, all the Korean decor has been removed and replaced with European decor. This change has made the atmosphere not so good. : (Overall, the experience was a letdown compared to its past glory.
  • Korean food2
  • sizzling bibimbap2
  • Korean decor2
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Aurora L.
Review date: 11/20/2024
2
Disappointing Avocado Rolls and Bibimbap
My experience at the restaurant was largely disappointing, primarily due to the food. The Avocado rolls were awful; they were enormous and covered in three kinds of sauce, yet tasted like nothing. They were also impossible to pick up and completely fell apart with the slightest touch. The bibimbap was more of a carrot and meat chop salad with random bits of mushroom, zucchini, and lettuce, served with a side of rice. To top it off, the egg was stiff and rubbery. Overall, the food quality was a significant letdown.
  • Avocado rolls1
  • bibimbap2
  • egg2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Pauline H.
Review date: 11/04/2024
2
Disappointing Authentic Korean Flavors
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The cucumber salad tasted like bagged salad with diluted nuoc cham. The jjajangmyeon lacked the expected black bean sauce flavor, tasting more like plain soy sauce. Furthermore, the kimchi jjigae was surprisingly sweet instead of the traditional spicy and sour. Overall, the food was not authentic and not good.
  • cucumber salad2
  • jjajangmyeon3
  • kimchi jjigae3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Maksim D.
Review date: 10/07/2024
10
A Soul-Reviving Hidden Gem
My experience at this restaurant was truly wonderful. I discovered a hidden gem with soul-reviving authentic food. The atmosphere was quiet and pleasant, making for a very relaxing dinner. I particularly enjoyed the kimchee stew with tofu, veggies, and veggie dumpling add-on, which was both spicy and delightful. I loved this place for dinner.
  • authentic food10
  • atmosphere10
  • kimchee stew10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Pat T.
Review date: 09/24/2024
6
Decent Korean Food, Hip Vibe
My experience at this restaurant was at a hip place with decent food. I wouldn't say it's the greatest Korean food, but it was not bad. The atmosphere and service both received a rating of 4, indicating a pleasant dining experience in those aspects. However, finding parking was difficult.
  • food5
  • atmosphere7
  • service7
  • parking2

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