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Korean in Koreatown Los Angeles

 

California, New York, and Texas have the highest numbers of Korean-owned businesses, with California being home to over 600,000 Korean-owned firms in 2012.

 
Korean-owned businesses are concentrated in certain industries, with 12 percent of all Korean-owned firms operating in the accommodations and food services sector.

K.C. SMOG

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

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Pico Smog

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

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Hans Onestop 76

Penalized $1000 in November 2013.

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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

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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 […]

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Cindy Club

Asian hostess club that is sort of a karaoke bar.

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SOME – Closed

Some on Wilshire

Korean bar / restaurant

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Gangnam Station on 6th

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

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Pink Ribbon

Pink Ribbon = P.K. Ribbon on 3rd Street

Korean-owned women’s clothing store

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Daewon Bowl

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

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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…

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Tofu Nara – Closed

In the large strip mall on the northwest corner of Olympic & Vermont.

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United Taekwondo

“United Taekwondo Center” on 3rd & Kenmore.

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World Harvest Missionary Center

World Harvest Missionary Center on 3rd Street

Korean Baptist church on 3rd Street between Catalina and Kenmore. 셰계 μΆ”μˆ˜ 선ꡐ 센타

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First Chosen People Church

Chinese-Korean church

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Popeye Meat Market

Opened in 2014 in the former space of Ssing Ssing Restaurant on the southwest corner of 7th & Vermont. With Win BBQ. Menu includes $3.50 “Golf Kimbap” which is an uncut or unsliced roll of kimbap. Kimchi dumplings also available. Prices and availability subject to change.

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Ardmore Pharmacy – Closed

Korean-run pharmacy by Wilshire & Ardmore. Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm Also known as “Ardmore Pharmacy United Drugs”

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Jtius

JTI LA (Main) 3407 W 6th St. STE 405 Los Angeles, CA 90020 6th and Catalina inside the Royal Plaza building on the 4th floor. Cell phone plans, accessories, iPhone repair, Samsung phone repair…

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LA Foot Massage

Forty dollars for an hour’s massage, right next to Koreatown Galleria. Open seven days a week.

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Yongdudong Jjukkumi – Closed

Yongdudong Baby Octopus

Korean restaurant that opened on October 14 in the former space of Cafe Story on Western Avenue. Has a beer & wine license. μš©λ‘λ™ 쭈꾸미

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Chilbomyunok – Closed

UPDATE: Space is called Brothers BBQ as of 2016. Korean restaurant known for Naengmyeon (cold noodles). Chilbo BBQ, Chilbo Myunok

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Bul E Ya

Korean bar-restaurant located east of Koreatown, in Westlake. Mon 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Tue 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Wed 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Thu 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Fri 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Sat 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

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ER Music Gallery

Piano store on the 3rd floor of Koreatown Galleria. Sells different types of music instruments, such as cellos. Business Hours: Mon-Sun 12 noon to 7 pm

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Cozy Dawn

Extremely rude to English speakers.

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Tiji Hair Studio

Korean-run hair salon. Located in North Koreatown, in the strip mall on Western Avenue called Rosewood Plaza. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.

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Art Plaza

Building / Strip Mall on southeast corner of Olympic & Serrano. Across the street from Olympic Serrano Plaza. Art Plaza Inc Established in 2001 and incorporated in California. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 380000 and employs a staff of approximately 4. SIC Code 6512, Operators of Nonresidential Buildings NAICS Code […]

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Alleviate Wellness Center

Located just east of Koreatown proper, in the Westlake district. Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-2pm

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I Style – Closed

Hair salon in North Koreatown in the same strip mall as Thai Hi Spa. Usual hours: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on the weekends. African-American Hair, Asian Hair, Curly Hair, Perms, Extensions, Straight Perms, Coloring, Kids’ Hair

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Rose Hair Salon

Korean-run salon.

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Bokka – Name Change

Korean restaurant located in the mini-mall on the NW corner of 6th and Western. 10/16/2012 98 A 05/10/2012 96 A 03/01/2012 93 A Been there more than 10 years. Changed ownership in 2013 and now serves Korean BBQ and Beef/Vegetables Shabu-Shabu. For Bokka’s former menu of blowfish, visit Dae Bok Restaurant at 2010 James M […]

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