Cris I.

Koreatown is this is side of LA that never sleeps. With numerous Korean BBQ spots and late-night karaoke bars to trendy cafés, art galleries, and hidden speakeasies, there's always something to do any time of the day, any day of the week. Koreatown isn't just a vibe. It's an experience. And who doesn't love Korean bbq? So many to choose from that you'll never run out of choices and options to visit.

Nadine C.

Tourist mode in Los Angeles, California... ...in the largest K-Town outside of Korea! If you want authentic Korean cuisine, merchandise, and experiences, you may want to visit Koreatown in LA! Besides H Mart, there are little shops, bakeries, restaurants, salons, grocery stores, cafes, etc. It's a fun town! You can find free parking on the side streets if you don't want to pay in a parking lot!

Rich A.

Cassell's is still on 6th St., [ We Love it! ] isn't it? It was worth the drive from Venice when I first went there in '72, just for the yet to be named experience & interest which is now known to all Yelpers. Starts with an eff, couple of ohs + to "die" for. 47 years later I found myself driving from Woodland Hills to lunch in K town every Tuesday where my son showed me the ropes. Got hungry just thinking about it.

Lee D.

Quality/Quantity - I might be rounding up on this review. Other than the good food and H Mart, there is not much more to see and do here. Message me if I am missing something... Atmosphere - Small few block radius of Korean businesses. Many shopping centers and strip malls of Korean businesses. But people really come here for the FOOD! Service - Okay. Price - Expensive, but that is what is expected for good Korean food. Owner Comment - I was really looking forward to hanging out here, but after spending a few hours, I got bored... But I will still come back every time I am in LA.

Sarah S.

People in LA sometimes talk smack about Koreatown. When I told people I was moving back to KTown, a lot of people said "Why??? No one moves BACK there". Well, I did and I'm so happy about it. The rent is expensive, the gentrification is real But for me, all of that is overshadowed by the amazing people, food, businesses and walkability. The main issues in KTown are parking, people who are unhomed and just generally not being the cleanest 'hood. I get it, those things are not great but it all comes with living in a major city. Things are going the way of getting cleaned up. For example, Wilshire & Western has so many new businesses that have gone in. I'm interested to see if the cleanup deteriorates quickly or how that plays out. Best food in the city, hands down. If you are into Korean food, you're set. My person VIP spots~ Best Korean BBQ: Park's ~honorable mentions to Chosun and Mun. AYCE: Gangnam Station plus they win for fun vibes. Best Chinese Korean: I'm still on the hunt for the best so lmk what it is! ~honorable mentions to Zzamong & Young King Best Sullung tang: Sun Nong Dan (preferred location on Western) ~honorable mentions to Han Bat Best Dwaeji Gukbap: Jinsol Gukbap Best Tteokbokki: Yup Dduk Totally Cute Spot: Some More for their bear themed everything & adorable $25 set that looks like tea time. Unique Experiences: Eight has 8 flavors of pork belly they have: original, wine, garlic, herb, curry, miso paste, gochujjang, and ginseng. Combo A has all 8 served like a flight of pork belly. I feel like I've been a ton of places, but there's still so much to explore! Follow @koreatown on IG for regular updates. Plus he's the run club if that's your thing, it's a thing here in KTown.

Tae Kyung Y.

Koreatown Los Angeles is the biggest Koreatown in the United States, and it is truly amazing to me everytime I visit Ktown on how great it is. It truly feels like you're in a city in Korea, and you'll see splurges of Korean in any direction you see. Koreatown Los Angeles is located near DTLA, and though it has a heavy presence, because of the location, it looks worn down in a sense. A lot of the signs for restaurants look like you're in Seoul in the 1980s, mainly because Koreatown is just THAT OLD. But don't let the old worn down signs fool you -- there's more than plenty to do here and the food here is one of the BEST in the country. You'll see that even some of the restuarants here are better than some in South Korea. My personal favorite restuarants here are... - Sun Nong Dan (Galbi Jjim with Cheese is a MUST) - Eighth Street Soondae - Dah Rae Ok (Smoked Duck) - Jae Bu Do (Grilled Seafood) - Ahgassi Gopchang - Crab House (Marinated Soy Crabs) - It's Boba Time You'll also be able to find great Korean franchises that are big in Korea here as well, such as.. - Yupdduk - Kyochon Chicken - Pelicana - Tom N Toms Coffee There's a saying that people who live in Koreatown never have to leave the vicinity because they can do everything here. And people who live here can live here without knowing the tiniest bit of English. Ktown is truly a gem and I am awestruck every time I come here and every time I come -- there's more I want to check out. I am very thankful for Ktown LA and I cannot wait to return again. Though it may be dirty and dangerous in some parts of LA, I am very thankful for Ktown LA and I cannot wait to return again.

Rose E.

This was my first venture into Koreatown LA. I was told this was the biggest K-Town in all of U.S., and now I can see why. It's massive...and sort of stretches out in all directions from the Wilshire area. Couldn't really tell where the K-Town started or ended? I tried to explore as much as I could...mostly on foot...and wasn't able to conquer all during my stay. Of course, I concentrated mostly on Korean food while I was there, skipping some big landmarks, like its exclusive movie theater (CGV?), popular Karaoke bars, and more. I did, however, explore 2 of its main shopping malls, the Koreatown Plaza and the Koreatown Galleria...both of which were decent-sized malls of decent caliber (not the swankiest in LA, but impressive for ethnic malls in U.S.). Compared to the truly swanky malls I've seen in Seoul, Korea, these malls are actually a bad representation. I've noticed that all throughout U.S., unlike most Chinatowns, or even Japantowns, Koreatowns don't have much of an "Asian" theme. Here in LA, for instance, it's sort of a random mix...with lots restaurants and retails every which way...and yes, quite busy. I'd say the overall theme would be that of a bustling, foreign metro (definitely Asian, but not as much as Chinatowns or Japantowns). I wasn't too impressed with the aesthetic aspect of the town. It wasn't trashy as far as little, ethnic towns go, but it was busy, loud, yet non-descript...and again, random! However, it did have bursts of metro...and offered alot of action... primarily in terms of eating and drinking. Overall, I did enjoy what K-Town had to offer...especially given that I AM Korean, and a fan of most Korean foods (ones that don't kill you with spiciness, that is!). Honestly, given that I wasn't able to conquer ALL of K-Town in a week, I might have missed some huge things here. Given the scope of the place, and its long list of restaurants, you probably need at least 2-3 weeks to conquer all of it.

Jason Z.

Coming from out of town, Koreatown turned out a little different than imagined. It is less compact, more loose, and more trashy than depicted in popular media. Lots of restaurants are in the vicinity but they're not all right next to each other. We stayed here during our stay so we had easy access to the good stuff here but if you are driving here, parking can be difficult and will likely cost you. It is somewhat sketchy at night in some streets.

Ter L.

Known primarily for the endless bars, karaoke joints, Korean BBQ, & fun night life..... this is the perfect place to visit for those who love all things KOREAN! Parking can be such a headache but worth your time and effort if you are into stuffing your face with amazing eats, shopping for Korean made products, purchasing homemade crafts, or basking in the breathtaking street art. Five stars simply thanks to the food variety available in K-Town!!! Believe it or not, the food selection doesn't solely focus on Korean cuisine. The additional options range from southern soul food, cajun, middle eastern, & Hawaiian [just to name a few]. Definitely a must visit for anyone who is interesting in a fun night of booze & partying or your average foodie looking for delicious goods to stuff their face with.

Lianne K.

Our daughter lives in Koreatown, so we've spent more time there over the past year and a half than ever before. It sprawls over a large area, with a wide array of business options. There are chain restaurants, there are independent ones, there are cheap eats and not so cheap. Some plazas are newer and very nice, while some look like a zoning disaster; a total hodge podge. One thing is universal - parking is a giant headache. Often non-existent, double parking on narrow streets can be the only way to cope with a quick unloading situation. The Wilshire corridor is the more visually organized part of the neighborhood. Signature apartment buildings sport neon signage, visible from a distance. Others are non-distinct and packed close together. It's a busy part of L.A, to be sure.

William G.

I am a lover of cultures, and my new adventure is getting to know east Asian cultures. The first place that popped into my mind was Koreatown, so now I'm exploring the nooks and crannies that make up this great town. Thus far, I've checked out a few Korean BBQ places, the tofu house, and several cafes. Now I intend to check out some nightclubs here, once school and work allows me to. It will be cultural immersion, and one I will enjoy. I have found the cafes here to be ideal for studying. This is mainly because people actually study in these cafes, and are not too noisy. The food at these cafes are pretty delicious and higher quality. The coffee options are great too. Although this review comes in the early days of my exploration of this town, stay tuned for updates and plenty of photos.

Edna G.

I am a little disappointed with this place. I guess I was expecting to see a lot more or little market stands selling fresh produce everywhere. Their were lots of small malls or plazas to eat, stores to shop and even had their own Public Korea library but the areas around were dirty, smelly like urine and garbage, and there were bums everywhere! They did have my favorite cream puff place- Beard Papa's. They had so many boba places it was not funny. They had 'I love Boba', boba story, boba time, mr boba, and more...I guess they don't like Boba?! Hahaha I can't get this out of my head but there was one restaurant we wanted to try within Koreatown or passed by it. It was like a hole in the wall restaurant but had over 1k good reviews. We sat down at our table and decided this was not the place for us. The place smelled so unclean like urine and garage that I had to leave. How can your meal taste good with that smell? I thought it would be a little more crowded here during the summer but I guess not? This shows me this is not the best place to go. What a bummer!

Brenda K.

I was here last month and boy it really felt like I'm in Korea here. Lots of shops in Koreans(way more Koreans than Vancouver), Paris Baguette the one of famous Korean bakery chain,MBC store and plenty of Korean restos to try. Great thing for me was no jet lag. Yay! I'd get so tired just to fly to Korea and LA got most of everything here. I was amazed K-Town got much bigger selection in Korean grocery store comparing to the ones in Vancouver(Canada). I was able to find more seafood (eg. seasquirt, ), fruit flavoured soju, CGV theatre and tons of Korean saunas. ALSO it's sunny in LA 24/7 whereas the weather is so rainy in Vancouver. I didn't like seeing lots of homeless people and nobody seemed to be walking around here at night. So we took Uber few times. I even saw homeless sleeping in metro station. Would be awesome if CDN/US$ conversion rate gets better one day.