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Lee Ga
Lee Ga is one of our favorite spots in Koreatown for ice-cold naengmyeon, plus a bunch of delicious sides.
Old Ferry Donut
Old Ferry Donut is a retro-themed dessert shop from Seoul bringing funky flavors to Koreatown.
Guelaguetza
Guelaguetza is a Oaxacan spot in Koreatown that’s one of the best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.
La Morenita Oaxaqueña
La Morenita Oaxaqueña is a brightly decorated Oaxacan restaurant in Koreatown with great coloraditos.
Eighth Street Soondae
Eighth Street Soondae is a quiet family-run strip mall spot in Koreatown famous for its excellent soondae, or Korean blood sausage.
Jeju Fresh Fish
Jeju Fresh Fish is a Japanese-Korean seafood spot that offers various sashimi-focused combo menus. Expect to leave extremely full.
Danbi
Danbi is a modern small plates restaurant in Koreatown that's perfect for group dinners and drinks before an night out.
Dasom by Chef Kang
Dasom by Chef Kang is a Korean comfort food restaurant that's ideal for a quiet, casual dinner in Ktown.
Ddong Ggo
Ddong Ggo is a lively Koreatown bar with a smoked-filled patio and excellent fried chicken.
Quarters Korean BBQ
Quarters is a lively and extremely popular KBBQ spot that is just fine, but doesn't need to be prioritized. If you do go, have a reservation.
Origin Korean BBQ
Origin is a lively, fun Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown where you'll find some less commonly seen cuts. Make a reservation.
K-Team BBQ
Koreatown's K-Team BBQ is Park's more casual, pork-centric sibling. It's perfect for a fun group dinner.
Cafe Upper
Cafe Upper is a modern coffee shop in Koreatown that's great for getting work done and drinking a busy coffee drink. Oh, and they've got "croffles," too.
Royal Lobster
Unless dropping $30 on an unremarkable lobster roll is your idea of a good time, there's no reason to go to Royal Lobster.
Break Room 86
Break Room 86 is a speakeasy inside Koreatown's The Line hotel that takes its 80′s theme extremely seriously.
Seoul Pho
Seoul Pho is a casual Vietnamese restaurant from Korea that makes amps up the flavors in its pho. This Koreatown spot is not for pho purists.
Chi Chi
Koreatown's Chi Chi is a neon-lit bar that's home to virtual drinking games where you can win more than just a debilitating hangover.
Dan Sung Sa
Dan Sung Sa isn't just the center of Ktown nightlife, this Korean tavern is one of the best late-night hangout spots in the city.
Iki Ramen
A Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves pretty whatever ramen bowls but solid, reasonably priced sushi. Get the yuzu ice cream.
Memorylook
Memorylook is a sleek coffee shop in Koreatown that serves cream-layered coffee drinks and fancy donuts. Oh, and they sell sunglasses, too.
Neri’s Restaurant
Neri’s Restaurant in Koreatown is a Filipino spot with one of the best kamayan feasts in LA.
