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3014 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90006
213-427-0608

The Mezcaleria

How this ode to Mezcal, that smoky liquor who plays a classier cousin to tequila, ended up in Koreatown is a mystery, but a pleasant one. There are more than 50 mezcals that run the gamut flavor... read more

621 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90005
213-384-2244

Bann Restaurant

Bann takes Korean restaurants as we know them in L.A. and kicks it up just a notch or two. It's a little fancier (some private rooms, a full bar) and definitely more expensive. The owner has been a... read more

2619 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
213-388-8488

Royale

Gentrification's less troubling when it comes to fine dining at MacArthur Park's Romantic/Date Spot eatery in the historic Royale Hotel. White marble columns, black slate bar, open patio, burgers o... read more

3465 W. 6th St., Los Angeles 90020
213-387-4905

Toe Bang

Nestled inside Koreatown's trendy Chapman Plaza, this unassuming establishment is better known as a watering hole, but you'll be pleasantly surprised by the menu. Grab a booth, order a bottle of fl... read more

712 N Heliotrope Dr., Los Angeles 90029
323-906-2649

Scoops Ice Cream

18 flavors a day, over 700 since opening. Owner Tai Kim isn't an ice cream maker. He's an experimental artist. A rundown: Chocolate Wasabi, Pistachio Maple and Riesling Cherry, Fois Gras and Sweet ... read more

5657 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
323-933-1976

Black Dog

A big legged woman ain't got no soul. But someone let the black dogs out to sniff out the lunchables. Fancy rolls make for great sandwiches with creative ingredients. Full of love and unity, just b... read more

3438 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
213-382-7099

Cafe Metro

Healthy, organic food pushes local sophistication beyond bulgogi. Must be some highfalutin ideas floating out of that Park La Brea think tank. Wraps and Metro melts make losing weight easy for tuck... read more

5408 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
323-932-6253

Sky's Tacos

Mexican food meets African décor in this boo-zhee taco house of brown-black unity, hopefully putting those nasty green lighting rumors to death. The creatively skewed menu covers a wide variety for... read more

3136 W. 8th St., Los Angeles
213-387-3865

Soot Bull Jeep

Pronounced sup-pul-chit, this is probably the first Korean BBQ you'll have in LA without insider knowledge. Delectable cook-at-your-table Archie to rival Woo Lae Oak's stuffy Reggie. Dip the pi... read more

698 S. Vermont Ave. #109, Los Angeles 90005
213-389-7300

Kobawoo

"Homestyle is a mentally strong technique depending mostly on arm and finger strength," salty shrimp, braised fish, and pork belly included. This delicious and hearty homestyle Korean chow would m... read more

2001 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90018
323-734-0211

Taco Chabelita

Very out-of-the-way location really just adds to the appeal for Chabelita's devoted followers. Also, not many places are open 24 hours in L.A. It's Mexican, but with chili cheese fries and arcade g... read more

3440 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90005
213-381-7047

Caffe Brass Monkey

Drunken K Town karaoke madness for funky monkeys and liquor junkies. Underground pirate ship lands on Scottish hovel. Be as ka-ra-zay as you wanna be. Trust us, if our Korean friends taught us anyt... read more

5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
323-860-7880

El Rey

Far from huge, and that's the way they like it. Hippest musical up-and-comers make this a must-stop, and they're playing to a pretty celeb-heavy crowd. Art Deco classic has been around since the 30... read more

3361 W. 8th St., Los Angeles 90005
213-382-8449

Taylor's Prime Steaks

Men's club-ish digs, slightly less expensive than most, and the cuts are Fred Flintstone-sized. Big red leather booths are all the rage in dimly lit joint that makes sissies feel like Sam Elliott. ... read more

3330 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90019
323-734-3330

Chosun Galbee

Curvy Korean BBQ of wood and steel. Simple digs bring neighborhood residents and sharply starched worker bees together over short ribs and paper-thin cuts of chicken, beef, and pork. Simple, ample,... read more

3337 1/2 W. 8th St., Los Angeles 90005
213-427-0601

Guelaguetza

Best when screamed like a Mexican banzai! Premium Oaxacan chain has what many consider the city's best (read: most authentic) mole sauces, of which they have seven. This soft-colored, brick-arched ... read more

1001 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
213-383-3554

Ho Do Ri Restaurant

This is where the youngsters get their soup on round the clock. Simmering pots of salty broth swimming with fat noodles, chicken, pork and fresh sliced veggies await the Ho Do Ri-ter. Some spicy so... read more

2771 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90006
323-737-2970

Papa Cristo's

Greek taverna of homemade fried saganaki cheese, tzatziki, gyros, and spanikopita in the land of pupusas. All together now: ohhh-pah!! Small café has little room for owner's huge personality; watch... read more

487 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles
323-467-0100

Si Gol

Non-ambient, but K Town locals swear by it, sherpa-ing us to the acme of beloved neighborhood bites. Black pork, beef chuck flap, and marinated meat deviate from traditional sides and features. The... read more

5040 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
323-934-9300

Comedy Union

Legendary black stand-up comedy roost owned by dude who does not book chumps. You will bust up laughing a million times on any given night. You might even become part of the routine, there, Waldo. ... read more