KOREATOWN LA DIRECTORY

Pho 36

Just south of Koreatown proper.

Cafe Primo

BZB Smoke Shop (on Western)

E-cigarettes, hookah…

Saint Martha Restaurant – Closed

Former space of Isa Ramen, which had been shut down by the health department in 2013 due to vermin harborage and infestation.

Dewey Pest Control

Dewey Pest Control branch located in North Koreatown / East Hollywood.

Los Angeles Flooring Stores

Hardwood, Laminate and Engineered Floors This branch of the chain was established in North Koreatown in 2014.   BUSINESS HOURS Mon 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tue 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Wed 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thu 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Fri 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 […]

Shiloh Shoes & Accessories

Wilshire & Vermont station. Mon 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Tue 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Wed 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Thu 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Fri 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sun 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Cafe JMT

Entrance is next to the L.A. Medical Center parking lot.

Hair Plus Beauty Center

Cheap manicures and facials. Spanish the primary language. Located in the Latin American part of North Koreatown by Little Bangladesh.

Hair Town

Korean-owned beauty salon

Herb & Tea Therapy Cafe – Moving

In the middle of moving to 6th Street as of early January 2015

Well-Being House

Located on the second floor of the mini-mall known as Western Village Square on the southwest corner of 3rd & Western.

Korea Underwear Discount Center – Closed

Tai Chang Underwear (KUDC) 한국 유명속옷 할인매장 태창

Win Nail & Skin Care – Closed

Price List.

K.C. SMOG

Penalized $500 each in January 2006, June 2006 and August 2008.

Pico Smog

Northwest corner of Pico and Manhattan, a block west of Western. No record of any violations.

Hans Onestop 76

Penalized $1000 in November 2013.

Shanghai Foot Massage

Highly rated place for a $20 foot massage. Hours open: 10am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.

Pizzeria Napoli – Closed

UPDATE: Closed as of November 2014. Disconnected phone number: (213) 387-4992

Cafe Sanjang – Closed

Korean-run Wester-style cafe located just northeast of Koreatown proper. Also known as Sanjang Coffee Garden. Ramyeon (ramen) is on the menu. Since 2007. Disconnected phone number: (213) 387-9190

Soo Rak San – Closed

UPDATE: Space taken over by The Zipbob which has a different menu, but does serve a few varieties of soojaebi. Korean restaurant in the western area of Koreatown. Known for soojaebi and kongguksu. Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 10 am – 9:30 pm; Sun 11 am – 9 pm Health rating of A (94) as of […]

Cindy Club

Asian hostess club that is sort of a karaoke bar.

SOME – Closed

Korean bar / restaurant

Wendy’s Dance Studio – Closed

Thrift Shop

Opening 2014. Former space of Western Therapeutic Collective.

Gangnam Station on 6th

Phone number on paper menu: 213-385-9799 “Chinese House” (Hao Chi) during the day. “Gangnam Station” at night.

First Street Apartments

Six-story, 55-unit, 100%-occupied rent-controlled brick building located just outside of Koreatown’s formal borders. Built in 1927, the building features a grand lobby, elevator and views of downtown Los Angeles. The property is a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments. Approximately 36 percent of the units have been updated with luxury finishes, including new kitchens with […]

Pink Ribbon

Korean-owned women’s clothing store

Daewon Bowl

Korean eatery within the food court on the 3rd floor of Koreatown Galleria on Olympic.

Chung-wa Korean Noodles – Closed

Disconnected phone number: (323) 373-0801 A stall in the food court located on an upper floor of the Koreatown Galleria mall. Specializes in noodle dishes, particularly kalgooksoo (hand-cut “knife noodles”). *Chungwa is Korean for “blue tile,” namely the roof tile used on traditional Korean structures. Also known as Chungwa Kall Gook Soo, Chungwadae Kalgooksoo…