Westlake & Koreatown
Looks can deceive: this informal, youth-filled spot serves some of LA's best Korean barbecue, proven by constant lines out the door. Grill-yourself meats…
Must-see restaurants in Westlake & Koreatown
Westlake & Koreatown
Fifties throwback Taylor's is all old-school LA, from the dark-leatherette booths and wood-paneled walls, to the vest-clad old-school waiters. Some…
Westlake & Koreatown
Especially popular with young, trendy Koreans, Ahgassi Gopchang (or 'young lady's…small intestines') doesn't translate well into English, but the fatty…
Westlake & Koreatown
The best pastrami sandwiches aren't in New York. They're at this retro deli, where the recipe and hand-carving of the meat hasn't changed since 1947…
Westlake & Koreatown
Inside the Koreatown Galleria, this massive, modern market is a food adventure and offers great bang for your buck. Start with the colorful arrays of…
Westlake & Koreatown
Under the sky-lit atrium on the top floor of the Koreatown Galleria mall, about a dozen stalls are in friendly competition selling casual, generous serves…
Westlake & Koreatown
Wherever you chow in Koreatown, leave a little room for shaved ice from youthful Snowla. Simply choose your cup size and shaved-ice flavor (we love the…
Westlake & Koreatown
Unlike many of its competitors, this good-value, all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ joint takes reservations (the upstairs can get frustratingly loud so request a…
Westlake & Koreatown
The communal bar tables and window counters at this casual joint are rarely short of K-Town locals and USC students, slurping on superlative ramen. The…
Westlake & Koreatown
Tucked away on the 2nd floor of Madang Mall, pocket-sized Somi Somi serves super-cute, soft-serve ice cream worthy of its Instagram fame. The heavenly…
Westlake & Koreatown
My goodness, but Korea is good at fried chicken! The LA branch of this counter-service shop double-fries its famous wings and brushes them in soy garlic,…
Westlake & Koreatown
Who doesn't love a chicken in a pot? Of course, you can opt for deer antler or abalone instead, but we (alongside other Korean food geeks) are partial to…
Westlake & Koreatown
An ideal K-Town BBQ habitat that has both class and charm, thanks to superb heated patio seating. Grills are built into the tables of course, and aside…
Westlake & Koreatown
It steams pollock and cod, but we love the pan-fried mackerel: crispy skin, tender morsels of fish flesh and an array of sides that will occupy nearly…
Westlake & Koreatown
A humble little noodle spot known for its house-made, knife-cut noodles and wonderful house-made chili sauce. Portions are huge.
Westlake & Koreatown
Sure it’s called the Tofu House, but it still serves ‘small intestine of cattle.' While not the best Korean in the neighborhood, it's a decent standby if…
