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- calendar_today November 14, 2026
New Chapter for a Notable Broadway Restaurant Space
The former home of the acclaimed fine dining restaurant Altura on Broadway is preparing to welcome its newest occupant—a Korean restaurant named Gyeok. This opening marks another chapter in the evolving story of Capitol Hill's dining landscape, particularly its growing selection of Korean restaurants and chicken-centered menus.
Introducing Gyeok: Korean Chicken Soup and More
Gyeok is a new sibling venue to Busan Jeong, another Korean restaurant on Broadway that opened earlier this year. Both concepts are led by restaurateur Hoyeon Park, whose focus has been on introducing authentic Korean culinary experiences to the neighborhood. While Busan Jeong specializes in Korean Pork Broth Rice, dumplings, pancakes, and blood sausage, Gyeok is poised to carve out its own niche by offering specialties such as chicken kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and samgye-tang (Korean ginseng chicken soup).
Sharing Trends: Korean Food and Capitol Hill's Chicken Boom
Gyeok's arrival aligns with two notable dining trends in the Capitol Hill area: the rise of Korean cuisine and an increased appetite for chicken dishes. Another new addition, Rizzo’s Crispy Chicken, is currently being readied next to Dick’s Drive-in, exemplifying the ongoing wave of chicken-focused establishments emerging in the neighborhood and neighboring Central District.
Korean cuisine has been establishing a strong presence with help from the Korean Food Promotion Institute, and a growing roster of restaurants like Gol Mok Korean Market Bar, Yeobo Cafe and Bar, Seoul Mates, and MEET Korean BBQ have added further depth to the scene.
A Strategic Location and Team Approach
The proximity of Gyeok to Busan Jeong—just across Broadway—will facilitate logistics and supply runs, according to Park, echoing the collaborative approach once taken by Altura and its sibling restaurant Carrello. After fifteen years on the west side of Broadway, Altura itself recently moved across the street to occupy a larger space previously held by Carrello, continuing its tradition of award-winning service while incorporating elements from its sister restaurant.
Opening Details and Community Anticipation
Hoyeon Park plans for Gyeok to debut in early December at 617 Broadway E. Diners interested in Korean chicken soup specialties such as chicken kalguksu and samgye-tang can follow updates on Instagram at @gyeok.seattle.
Continuing the Capitol Hill Culinary Evolution
As Korean restaurants and chicken-focused menus flourish across Capitol Hill, Gyeok aims to offer something distinct in a neighborhood receptive to new tastes and concepts. With Park’s reputation for authentic and savory Korean dishes, the addition of Gyeok promises to further enrich the local dining scene.
Source: capitolhillseattle.com.
