This is a review specifically for the little plant store in the parking garage…read more It's a small store, the lady here sells quite a variety of plants. Prices range from $10 and up for her orchid selection. Good quality and just a sweet place that I can recommend to those who like plants!

I spent some time at a LA shopping center just browsing, and the atmosphere made it easy to slow…read moredown and enjoy the experience.

This mall is a hidden gem but it is poorly maintained. Both up escalators have been out of…read moreoperation for 5+ months. The elevator has a 4-person limit and going over that will cause the elevator to become stuck and beep very loud (which is so sketchy). The permit listed on the elevator expired in 2023 as well. It's always lively and bustling with younger AND older generations of Koreans plus plenty of non-Koreans looking to explore the culture! As someone who has lived in Koreatown his whole life, this place is a pillar of Korean-American culture. By the way, cell reception is completely non-existent in many areas of the mall including H-Mart and the food court. Restrooms are on the first floor.

+ Bustling Korean commercial area. Lots of coming and going…read more Nice place to take a break from the downtown LA hustle. - The restrooms in the food court were completely closed, so I had to search a bit farther. If they have to do maintenance, they should avoid doing so during such busy hours. + Nicole's Coffee Shop was kind enough to validate my parking without me buying anything. I decided to support their business anyway. - The food court is very limited on hydrating, healthy drinks. I had barely walked around inside the Plaza for 15min when suddenly all the lights went out. Inside H-Mart was so dark. I ran outta there. Sunlight still shown through the windows, thankfully. Everyone was confused. I rushed back to my car in the parking garage and booked it outta there. Thankfully the gatekeeper's barricade arm was staying up (so my validated parking ticket didn't matter) so I could drive off quickly before the exit became a bottleneck. Turns out West LA had a blackout... the one time I ever visit LA! Shame, cuz I wanted to walk around Koreatown Plaza a little more before heading to the next checkpoint in my itinerary.

support koreatown small buisnesses if you wanna see places like this still open. all these shops…read morebeing closed, escalators not working, etc are due to low foot traffic after covid due to racism. People avoided koreatown specifically due to covid orginating from chinatown and alot of koreatown restaurants with 2-3 hour wait times became empty. Combined with today's economy, so many small businesses/restaurants have closed now due.

Had a valet tell me I had to still pay them 6 bucks (if validated) despite validated parking being…read morefree through metropolis if within 3 hours and you are allowed to self park. Get rid of these lying scammers in the parking structure.

MaDang is a nice little plaza with a small sampling of shops, though mostly eateries. There's H…read moreMart and Daiso, but otherwise it's frequented for parking in this part of Koreatown. Parking is fairly expensive without validation, and they often validate for two hours. Cost without validation? $2 per 15 minutes with a daily max of $36 I believe... yeah it can be pretty expensive here without validation! But in terms of convenience and what there is, this definitely has its pros / cons.

MaDang is one of my favorite little Korean malls. I don't think it can really be called a mall and…read moredef not a strip mall - nope - Courtyard really is the best way to describe MaDang. I legit love coming here because it's just so gorgeous! Clean, always organized, the usual elderly grandpa patrolling around as security looking for those doing wrong, lol! There is a huge parking garage which always has parking. Be sure to get validated and cross your fingers to hope a movie at CGV doesn't get out the same time you want to leave. That's the only downfall of MaDang, exiting at night from the garage is hit or miss. Last night, I got right out! Other nights, been stuck for 45 minutes. So, truly hit or miss. There is SO MUCH good at MaDang. Shopping, eats, the aforementioned coffee shop, bookshops...let me highlight a few favorites: ~ Heuk Hwa Dang - their ice cream and coffee is great, adorabley cute space! ~ H-Mart Supermarket - who doesn't love groceries?! lol ~ Beard Papa - cream puffs are nomz. ~ Daiso - I love deals and Daiso is full of them! ~Sul & Beans - Patbingsu deliciousness to amaze your out of town friends, lol. ~Somi Somi - Ah-Boong, a fish-shaped waffle cone filled with your choice of filling and topped with soft serve - similar to taiyaki and so good. Kpop Music Town K-Pop Store - self explainatory. Jung Kook army bias here. I been rocking with Kpop since Seotaiji and H.O.T. so I'll always be a fan. ~Aladdin Bookstore - friends always want to go here for Korean books while in town. ~Pelicana Chicken - KFC straight from Korea with great happy hour deals. ~CGV Cinema - movies in Korean! The fact that Korean shopping malls exist in KTown is truly dope af. I love MaDang, love bringing my out of town friends, and I'm truly a MaDang regular.

It may be a bit dated but it's still a super cute mall with vintage charm. I love the pretty plants…read moreout in front. It just looks like California.

This facility has such huge potential and drastically under utilized. This mall is composed of…read moresmall shops and stores, a series of open air plazas connected by a pedestrian bridge and tunnel. Located in the Civic Center area, there is a huge multi floor underground parking lot with easy walking access to City Hall, County Courthouse and the Federal Building. Based on its location and infrastructure, this could be a bustling complex of revitalized restaurants, retail and revenue....but

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.

1 1/2 minute read: Yesterday (11/30/23) we drove up…read moreHollywood Blvd seeking a Thai restaurant (OCHA). Trust me, on Hollywood Blvd there is no lack of them. We drove into New Hollywood Plaza, as my wife & I were lured by a big banner that advertised CRISPY PORK I didn't see any Valet. The parking is somewhat tight and there's 2 or three Handicapspaces. We strolled around (the Plaza) a bit, which isn't what you'd call a big place. Unfortunately, during this visit, we didn't patronize any of the few restaurants there. Not because we weren't hungry but because we just wanted to see what was there. We were bent on going to another Thai restaurant called OCHA, down the road'a'piece from the New Hollywood Plaza. But when we DO choose one of them, I'll report it later. Thanks.

No self park. Horrible! What a scam to have to valet park…read more the customers should have a choice if the they want to valet park Or not.

I bought Jaga Choco Chips from Daiso and the entire bottom of the container had white mold and the…read morechips were stuck to the mold at the bottom. I didn't realize until I reached the bottom. I called the store and they told me I had to come at a later time for a refund. I asked if I could just send a photo of the receipt and picture of the food I didn't want to be carrying moldy food and a receipt I had to fish out of the trash and do a round trip for a $2.75 refund. They said that's all they could offer. I had to take the day off because I felt unwell after eating the moldy food but that wasn't even a concern of theirs. I am so disgusted by this entire experience. Avoid their food products.

Good gadgets and home goods with incredible prices, many items are made in Japan, and they validate…read moreparking with a purchase

Fantastic must-visit shopping plaza in Chinatown. It felt so nostalgic for me to come back here…read morebecause it reminds me of my youth and grandparents! I used to come here often as a kid, and the feel/essence of the place has stayed the same! There's so many different shops ran by hard working and often elderly folks. There's shops that sell kitchenware, clothes, shoes, luggage, art, toys, and even a sewing business. Everything was extremely affordable and the quality of products weren't bad. Some stores look closed, but don't be fooled... this place is large and it's easy to get lost. There weren't many visitors or customers walking around. I do worry about if this place will sustain another generation. I sincerely hope it can stay alive for a long time to come Overall, this is a great shopping plaza that I recommend LA Chinatown visitors to visit.

The good: This place really makes you feel like you're at…read moreCho Ben Thành in Saigon without the crazy heat. Most vendors are Vietnamese and some are Chinese. Since it is almost Tet, there are lots of decor and li xi (lucky red letter envelopes) being sold here. You can get knock off bags like Kipling. There are lots of pajamas, ao dai (traditional Vietnamese clothing) and Chinese outfits. There are kids clothes, shoes, toys and pajamas. The workers sometimes will try to sell or advertise their stuff to you but they're not pushy about it. I came on a Monday so it was empty and easy to navigate. They had t-shirts for $10 for 3 and women's pants for $5. The bad: It can be difficult to find street parking. We got metered parking a few blocks down. The interesting: There are food vendors here too and a spooky restroom with flickering lights.

Love this store! So great if you are looking for a festive dress, need vacation fits, or just some…read moreshopping therapy. The owner, Ally, puts her heart and soul into the store and is an amazing stylist. Just let Ally work her magic and she can help find you the perfect fit. She is always getting new "one-of-a-kind" samples so it's a fun spot to continue to stop by.

I received an e-mail notifying me of a 25% off sale so I stopped by to see if I could find an…read moreoutfit for an upcoming occasion. This cute little boutique features one of a kind sample sale pieces and current styles from Los Angeles & Australian based designers at discounted prices. The shop is quaint and nicely curated. In addition to clothing, accessories, & jewelry they also carry candles, lotions, and other skin care related items. I didn't find what I was looking for, but the gal told me they receive new merchandise every week. They also have monthly sample sales so sign up for their mailing list at therunwayoutlet.com so you don't miss out. It's located in the heart of Atwater Village and there are several cute stores, coffee shops, and eateries nearby so you can spend a day shopping and enjoy a bite or a beverage. *Metered street parking and residential street parking.