This very popular three-level indoor mall has a great food court and ground level supermarket…read more These two places also have the fairest prices. While it was great to see only two empty storefronts, most businesses sell overpriced to super overpriced products to stay afloat. The mall is dated-looking, with a defunct water fountain, but the open second floor bathed in natural sunlight gives off soothing, chill vibes. The food court has about 9 places, mostly Korean but also a Vietnamese and Japanese katsu options. We ate fresh bi bim naeng myun (very chewy buckwheat noodles), ja jang myun (chewy noodles with black bean sauce and a nice amount of minced beef or pork), and fish cake on a skewer. Some places charge for a to go container and the cranky employee at the naeng myun place (the name's only in Korean, Kang San Myun Ok, refused to sell me to go in separate containers. Excuse me for wanting to separate the chewy noodles from the broth, as the noodles will lose elasticity from a long drive. The food court had many televisions broadcasting a World Cup match. There eating area is spacious with tables are cleared and wiped quickly. The outdoor dining are was closed the day we went. The supermarket is huge, organized and has the viral fruit-shaped ice cream that I adore, for $4.99 each. There's a Cake House bakery with mildly sweet Asian pastries and hot beverages. Their cakes are very expensive and beautiful. Cake slices are also sold. The mall has women's clothes, skin care, a bank, bookstore, children's toys, handbags and jewelry, and knick-knacks or collectibles. There's even a flower shop on a parking level right by the supermarket entrance. We were surprised to spend about 4 hours there. It's easy to spend a lot of time here as the parking is free! I will be back for the food and accessories in support of Korean-owned businesses.

Awesome food court. Probably a dozen places or more to eat. All fresh, homemade…read more First time there. I'm not Korean. Everyone was very friendly, sweet, and kind. Felt like a different world. Walked around a bit afterward and loved all the cute shops. Beautiful clothing, etc.. Free parking !!

I grew up in Koreatown all throughout the 90s and very glad this place is still around. Also glad…read morethey've been taking a jab at social media. It deserves to be known. It's actually interesting to see a diverse crowd hang out here compared to back then when it was nothing but Korean people. The first floor retains most of the stores that existed back then too; Music Plaza which always had an insane selection of Korean music, the quaint coffee shop near the food court, the stationary store and bookstore near the elevator and of course the Food Court itself. Has the best prices of all sorts of Korean cuisine out there; I always gravitate towards the Dddukgook (Rice Cake Soup). The H-Mart used to be the mall's own market (called Plaza Market). I was a small kid back then, but it's quite congested as a grown adult over 6 foot tall. The layout is exactly the same from back then and I love it. There used to be a very tiny bakery next to the H-Mart on the left, but they have a much larger bakery on the right. The decor is still that same 80s-esque pink and teal tile, which I hope they never change. The second floor used to have this toy store that used to sell all sorts of Power Rangers and Pokemon toys. I miss it dearly, albeit I believe it was very overpriced back then lol. I believe it's the mail store now. The third floor used to have this appliance/electronics store called "ABC Plaza". It had literally everything from USA albums, Korean appliances, and a whole section for Japanese import games. As a kid it felt like paradise. I believe it's now turning into a gym, which is cool in itself. My wife bought me some Pokemon cards from that toy store near the food court, and it reactivated all my memories. Please stay around, K-Town Plaza!

I didn't really get to explore throughout the whole mall but it gave me being in Korea vibes lol…read more. came here for H-mart and was surprised to see it was in a small plaza mall. Then as we entered I noticed it was mainly all Korean stores that we passed by. The place does look old and a little ran down. And the elevators wasn't working when we was there. We had to use the escalators since we parked upstairs but didn't even kno that lol. We passed by a Korean skincare stand that looked really popular or maybe they had an event cus it was a line of girls. We went to another store that sold needohs and squeeezy squishes but they was way too fuckin overpriced and tbh I couldn't tell if they was the legit real ones or not so passed on that. Then the food court was probably the best part of the mall that we explored besides H-mart. I went to use the restroom there and it didn't look too clean. The food court had so many different little eateries I wanted to try them out but we was already going to a noodle place after. I should've just tried it out anyway cus the noodle place we went to was mid af lol. Maybe next time we come back I will!

Been coming here since I was a teenager. It's been around my whole life. It used to be on Beverly…read more They always have fresh produce at good prices. The meat selection is good, and out fresh in the morning. The kimbap is great, and can't beat the prices. They have a Coffee Bean, a bakery, and another restaurant.

Who remembers when California Marketplace was California Market on Western? They moved years ago in…read moreit's current location and though it is much smaller, it is modern and carries most of your needs. Parking is free (thank goodness) and is located in a small multi-level mini mall. I mainly come here for spices, sauces and seasoning as they are better priced than bigger chain markets. Also worth the grab are their marinated meats, ready to be cooked. The beef bulgogi was so good when grilled over charcoal. They also have all the sides in the refridgerated section such as seaweed salads, kimchi and marinated squid. My most recent "a ha!" moment is finding the Korean fried chicken in the ready-to-eat deli section. Absolutely delicious and affordable! I no longer want to get takeout wings or Korean fried chicken at restaurants when I can get them here.

Located in a food court with plenty of options, this was an easy and satisfying meal. We ordered,…read morewere given a pager, and were called when our dishes were ready. I had the chicken katsu, while my partner had the pork and fish katsu. The portions were generous, and overall, the food was good.

I was trying to find new places to go eat with my family, and wanted to preferably go to a place…read moreinside a mall. I saw that Koreatown Galleria had places to walk around, a market, and also a food court, so I decided to come here for lunch. One of the places I chose to eat was at Galleria Tonkatsu. The staff was fairly nice and answered questions. The food court area was quite clean and spacious, with child seats present. I ended up getting a katsu trio and also a seafood rice gratin. The katsu trio was actually hamburg steak, fish katsu, and pork katsu. The trio came with rice, cabbage with dressing, coleslaw, pickled vegetables, and a cream soup. The seafood rice gratin was baked, and also came with cream soup. The seafood rice gratin with cheese was just slightly salty for me but it was still tasty. I loved the variety of various seafood on the dish. The fish katsu was amazing. The fish was still very flaky and juicy with a crisp batter. The pork katsu was solid also. The soup was a nice side for both dishes.

Awoolim has the best Korean fried chicken I've had -- crispy, perfectly sauced, and consistent…read moreevery time. The takoyaki is a great surprise addition to the menu too, super fresh and flavorful. Overall this place nails Korean street food. Great for sharing with a group or just treating yourself. Highly recommend.

What can I say, this place is a household favorite. It's fast, it's yummy, and it's value! Free…read more3-hour parking with validation in Ktown is honestly the cherry on top. If you know, you know ktown korean food scene can get ridiculously expensive. That's why I really appreciate Awoolim for keeping things simple and solid. Oden for $2.50, tteokbokki for $5, gimari for $5... most of the menu sits under $10, and the food just hits. Service is exactly what you'd expect from a very authentic spot - no frills, straight to the point. My Score (out of 10) Taste: 4/5 Cleanliness: 1/1 Service: 1.5/2 Operations: 1/1 Value: 1/1 Total: 8.5/10

When at California Market, stopping for kimbap at Gaju Gimbap is a must. In Korean, Gaju is similar…read moreto english slang of Cali so those in the know call it this. *themoreyouknow*rainbow* Located inside California Market which has their own parking garage. I I like parking on the top level to avoid crowds & have pretty city views, but then you'll need to take the elevator down to the first level where the market is located. Once inside California Market, walk all the way to the far back corner and ~~~ Meet Gaju Gimbap aka California Gimbap & Udon! This is actually my favorite kimbap in Koreatown which is high praise as there are many spots for it. Their portions are huge, fresh and delicious - I've never had a kimbap from here I didn't like. They do have a few tables and there are usually people dining in, but most people just grab & go. I love being able to grab some quick lunch and get my groceries all in one swoop!

Located inside Rodeo Galleria, seems like a ghost town inside of other small shops. Easy parking,…read morelarge parking lot with shared plaza. They have a handful of tables to dine in but I've only grabbed and go during lunch. Kimbaps are decently priced for large one. Wrapped nicely and pretty filled in my opinion. Bulgogi, Fishcake and Tuna are my favorite. Topokki (tteokbokki) is good but not the best I've had. Convenient to order if you want to dip your kimbap into the sauce.

This eatery is located in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza. They have variety of Korean…read moredishes. We had the pork noodle soup and it tastes really good. It's not greasy but has great flavor. It comes with four small side dishes.

We ordered Braised Cutlassfish after tax $24 it is good for two people. Flavorful and little bit…read moresalty and spicy. It's good with rice. Side dishes are good. radish kimchi was pretty good! Pretty big portion!

Very consistently solid spot for Korean dumplings! I got their shrimp dumplings, which come with…read morepickled radish, soy sauce, and hot sauce. The dumplings are always reliable and delicious. I ordered naengmyun from Yuchun and got these to pair with it, and it was the perfect combo: icy-cold noodles and spicy, warm dumplings on a hot day! I love their other menu options as well. Highly recommend!

Dumplings inside a food court. The portions were decent and were fulfilling. The Shrimp Dumplings…read morewere delicious and the sauce gives it a kick. It's a food court seatings so during lunch time it can get packed in a busy area.