David’s Salon – Closed
A well-known hairstyle authority in the Philippines, where it opened its first location in 1989. The Los Angeles branch opened its doors in 2008.
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Greek Tommy’s Burgers on Pico – Closed
“Star Burger” in Southwest Koreatown on Pico & Bronson
More InfoThe Dog Cafe
Located just northeast of Koreatown proper, The Dog Cafe is a combination of an animal shelter and a coffee shop.
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KOW Premium Grill
Korean Barbecue Restaurant where SONAGI used to be. KOW is formally located just west of Koreatown proper, in what the city considers the Westlake district. Usual business hours are 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. History: opened in late 2015
More InfoTom n Toms @ Madang – Closed
UPDATE: Closed. As of early 2016, space is occupied by Klat Cafe.
More InfoElite Taekwondo Center – Wilshire
This location is on Wilshire Boulevard, by Saint Andrews Place. The other Elite Taekwondo Center in the Koreatown area is on Olympic Boulevard, by Hobart Boulevard.
More InfoElite Taekwondo Center – Olympic
This location is on Olympic Boulevard, by Hobart Boulevard. Yelp refers to this area as Harvard Heights, and not Koreatown, because it’s on the south side of Olympic Boulevard. We say it’s Koreatown. There’s another Koreatown-area branch of the Elite Taekwondo Center on Wilshire.
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Randy’s Gym
UPDATE: Permanently closed. Randy’s Gym was a Crossfit Kickboxing Gym in the space formerly occupied by the Art of Bella ceramics studio. Opened in September 2015. Renamed (sign change) to Randy’s Gym by October 2015. TESTOSTERONE AND GYM ATTENDANCE Exercise can have varying effects on testosterone levels, depending on the type, intensity, and duration of […]
More InfoHanmi Piano
Established in 1968. Piano Showroom Selling New & Used Grands, Consoles & Uprights and Hybrid and Digital Pianos.
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Moss Lounge & Bar – Closed
Korean sports bar and lounge (“cafe”) that was on on the northeast corner of 6th & Manhattan for many years. Closed in 2015. Space to be taken over by Jam.
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Hong Kong Banjum (Beverly) – Closed
Korean-Chinese fusion food franchise. This location inside California Market on Beverly Boulevard in North Koreatown / East Hollywood
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Mat Goeul – Closed
MAT GOEUL, 361 S WESTERN AVE #101, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90020 Permanently closed as of February 2016.
More InfoHong Kong Banjum (Rodeo Galleria) – Closed
Korean-Chinese food restaurant franchise with other locations still open around Koreatown LA.
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Myung Poom Sundae – Closed
“Myeong-poom Soondae” is the new name for the longstanding “Western Soondae” restaurant on the northwest corner 6th Street and Western Avenue.
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Pho Hanoi at 6th & Western – Closed
New name in 2014 of the space of “Noodles & Company” eatery in the mini strip mall on the northwestern corner of 6th & Western. Likely a mere rebranding because order-taker still answers phone with “Noodles” instead of “Pho Hanoi.” Korean establishment, not Vietnamese.
More InfoTom n Toms @ Wilshire & New Hampshire – Closed
Branch of the South Korean chain of coffee shops… at Wilshire & New Hampshire, a block west of Vermont
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Kpop Chicken – Closed
Restaurant that opened in January 2016 in the space formerly occupied by Red Soup. House specialty: Korean fried chicken Business hours run to 2:00 am with soju and other kinds of alcohol.
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The Korean BBQ restaurant by Miss Coffee. Space taken over by Yerim Korean BBQ
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