KOREATOWN LA DIRECTORY

Cheesesteaks and fries

UPDATE: Closed. Space taken over by Audition Karaoke. Korean-run restaurant with karaoke. (more…)

LATEST: The most recent marijuana dispensary to occupy the space was reportedly shut down by police in September 2015. UPDATE: Was replaced by TLPC (Tender Loving Patient Caregivers), which then moved to 1027 La Brea, 90019. (323) 549 9131 A marijuana dispensary in the former site of Guirim, one of the most popular Korean BBQ […]

Closed as of 2015. Phone out of service: (323) 463-5454 Located in North Koreatown, C&S Acupuncture Clinic is a Korean acupuncture clinic known for catering to Spanish-speaking customers as well. 우석한의원 Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic Between Bethel Printing and “Optometry” Space as of December 2016: extension of Bethel Card and Paper (323) 461-5933

Pizza restaurant located in a strip mall in Southwest Koreatown. (323) 735 – 4900

Closed as of Summer 2015.

Korean-run pho restaurant in a dingy strip mall in North Koreatown… next to Yan Bian.

Ddeokbokki and kimbap at the Key Center strip mall

Handcrafted yogurt bar on 6th Street. Replaced by Oakobing

Korean-run restaurant at the Madang Mall

Poorly rated Korean-run Japanese-style pub with extensive menu. Temporarily closed by the health department in February 13 due to vermin harborage.

Poorly rated Chinese-Korean restaurant on the third floor of Koreatown Galleria, Suite 317.

Not on La Brea Avenue, but on the northeast corner of Venice Boulevard and Western Avenue, more than a few blocks south of Koreatown proper.

Closed. Space for Lease sign as of May 2015. The original store on 8th & Vermont is still open. This second location on Western Avenue in North Koreatown had been known for the large animatronic characters in front of the store.

Korean booking club. Restaurant / Nightclub. Kar Nac / Karnac / Karnak / Kar Nak

Korean noraebang (more…)

Space taken over by MJ Nails as of 2016

Dduk refers to traditional Korean rice “cakes.” This cafe’s specialty is artisanal ddeok (dduk).

Bottle Service & Body Sushi for events

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.

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

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.

Korean-owned cafe inside Chapman Plaza

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 […]

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

Had been inside Assi Market, then moved to 8th & Vermont

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 […]

The variety store next to Monkspace on 2nd Street. Closed as of 2015.

Small coffee/sandwich/snack/smoothie shop

Located in the dingy strip mall called Berendo Center on 6th Street