RadioShack (Vermont) – Closed
This was the location in North Koreatown / East Hollywood. The other Koreatown location of Radioshack in Koreatown was on Wilshire, near Mariposa. RadioShack filed for bankruptcy in February 2015, and the 94-year-old electronics retailer is navigating through bankruptcy with a new purpose. The company, which sold ham radio parts and CB radios to generations […]
More InfoOpaane Video Store – Closed
LATEST UPDATE: Closed by April 8, 2015. Korean “adult” videos and DVD rentals. Contrary to reports elsewhere online, Opaane is still open as of September 3, 2014. It’s just that their phone service has been disconnected. Impending closure is anticipated by locals.
More InfoToGoBox Fried Rice – Closed
Opened in June 2014 in the former space of Chung Mu Kimbap on 3rd Street. Menu: $7.50 stir-fried noodle plate $7.50 stir-fried rice plate $6.50 teriyaki bowl (beef, chicken, vegetable) $6 spicy beef soup Open 11:00 am – 9:00 pm most days. Closed on Sundays. To Go Box Fried Rice = ToGoBox FriedRice
More InfoLa Vie en Rose Hair Boutique
Hair and Beauty services Makeup Artist Nail Salon Located just east of Koreatown proper, at the Grand Spa building.
More InfoWorld of Nuts & Coffee – Closed
Small modest store that sold coffee by pounds and nuts. $1 for soda and a snack. Health rating of B as of early 2015. Located in North Koreatown. Since at least 2008.
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JES Toy & Book Shoppe – Closed
“Jeong Um Sa” Hours of Operation: Mondays – Saturdays 10 AM – 8 PM Sundays 11 AM – 7 PM Closed only four days out of the year: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
More InfoManna Bakery – Closed
After four decades of business, the Korean-operated Western-style bakery MANNA (만나제과) finally closed its doors in early 2015 due to an intolerable rent increase caused by the influx of hipsters into the area. Manna opened in 1976 on 8th & Western. At the height of its popularity, it employed half a dozen bakers and produced […]
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PingPong Palace – Closed
Space available for: Private parties Birthdays Film and TV wrap parties Corporate parties Filming Location Bachelor/Bachelorette parties Family events Screening Parties Launch parties Record release parties Social media events Charity events Crowdfunding Events
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Let’s Sea – Closed
UPDATE: The space returned to being called Hae Ha Heng in spring 2015. Latest iteration of the Thai restaurant Hae Ha Heng on the second floor of Western Village Square, the mini-mall on the southwest corner of 3rd & Western. Came into being in November 2014. Menu is now focused on seafood. FBI: Fried Banana […]
More InfoNumero Uno Mini Market – Closed
The variety store next to Monkspace on 2nd Street. Closed as of 2015.
More InfoPrim Cleaners & Laundry – Closed
Located in the dingy strip mall called Berendo Center on 6th Street
More InfoAmerican College of Forensic Studies (ACFS)
American College of Forensic Studies (ACFS) located just east of Koreatown’s formal borders, in the Westlake district. The owner Hee-Sun “Leo” Shim, 51, who allegedly owned and managed the school, was arrested near his Beverly Hills home by ICE agents on March 11, 2015. Also arrested were two employees who allegedly assisted with operation and […]
More InfoWalter Jay M.D. Institute (WJMD)
WJMD found to be involved in a visa scam. Owner and managers were arrested on March 11, 2015. Hee-Sun “Leo” Shim, 51 years old, was arrested by federal agents at his two-story Beverly Hills home. His associates, Hyung Chan Moon and Eun Young Choi, were arrested in their offices near downtown Los Angeles. Walter Jay […]
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Prodee University / Neo-America Language School
Involved in a visa scam. Owner and managers were arrested on March 11, 2015. Hee Sun Shim, 51 years old, was arrested at his two-story Beverly Hills home. His associates, Hyung Chan Moon and Eun Young Choi, were arrested in their offices near downtown Los Angeles. Main Campus: Holmes Center 3251 West 6th Street, Suite […]
More InfoPsychic Gallery
Fortune Teller $10 special Northwest corner of Third Street & Western Avenue.
More InfoCafe Gioia
Restaurant inside the office building. Korean owners, Latino cooks. Located just east of Koreatown’s formal borders.
More Info3033 Wilshire Boulevard
As of March 2015, being constructed: 371,717-sf, 18-story, $107 million design-build apartment building with 190 units.
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3567 W 3rd Street, 2nd Floor Hours Open Mon 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tue 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Wed 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Thu 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
More InfoBok Duk Bong “Bakery”
Temporarily closed by the health department in May 2013 due to vermin harborage.
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