I arrived at 3:30 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. World Cup match after being told by the establishment a week earlier that seating was first-come, first-served and that arriving before 4:00 p.m. would not be a problem. When I arrived, there were only about 15-20 people ahead of me in line. As the afternoon progressed, the line stretched down the street, yet no staff member came outside to communicate capacity limits, seating availability, or where the line should reasonably end. Even more concerning, patrons were not admitted until after the match had already started. The situation quickly became chaotic. People who had waited for hours were understandably frustrated, and many were openly voicing their concerns. Groups were admitted one at a time, creating further delays. When it was finally my turn to enter, I was informed that all tables had been taken and that only standing room remained. I was allowed to look inside before deciding whether to stay. What I observed was particularly disappointing: many individuals who had not been ahead of me in line were already seated at tables. I have no idea how they got in but I suspect they were allowed in through some other entrance. After waiting more than two hours based on the information provided by the establishment, this felt unfair and misleading. Most disappointing was having invited friends to join me for the match, only to have the experience ruined by what appeared to be poor planning and inadequate crowd management. The demand for a major World Cup match should not have come as a surprise. If the venue anticipated significant attendance, additional seating, staffing, and clear communication should have been put in place. This was one of the most poorly managed event experiences I have encountered. At a minimum, I believe the ownership should publicly acknowledge what occurred and apologize to the many customers who invested hours of their time only to be left without the accommodations they were promised. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

I came here on a Saturday night and this is probably one of my least favorite pochas because of the food and drink quality.   Firstly the drinks: When we went they were BOGO and around $18 each so it was a pretty good deal for $9 a drink which was perfect for my group of 4. My friend and I split the love bug and it was disappointing. It tasted fruity, but watered down and it felt like there was barely an alcohol in it. I also tasted my other friends' drinks which were also not good. The raspberry beret and the peach paloma were both bitter and not pleasant tasting.   For food, the only decent thing was the buldak. It was cheesy and I liked how they infused the corn cheese into it. The chicken was good and juicy. The tteokkbokki was weird. Firstly, they didn't include the parmesan crisps as they mentioned in the menu. Secondly, the sauce was different compared to other tteokkbokki sauces I'm used to. It was dark red in color, soupy, and oily which I did not like. Thirdly, the rice and fish cakes themselves were very unique in shape. The cakes and sausages weren't that bad and the textures were good, but the sauce was just not it.  Lastly, the ramen was such a scam. For $15, it was just regular shin ramyeon with some mussels, jalapenos and peppers added. For all the food dishes, the portions were all small relative to the price and were not great for sharing in big groups.   The interior was spacious and vibes were decent. The music from the DJ booth was good. The photobooth wasn't working when we visited which was a minus because my friends and I like the photobooths. There's a free and private parking lot next to the pocha which can get filled.   Overall, not the greatest experience at this pocha mostly because of the food and drinks and I would probably not visit again. read more

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FREE PARKING in LA is a rare find but this place has it. This bar is very spacious and offers a lot of seating. There's also a photo booth, arcade games, a pool table, and darts. I tried the topokki which was good. I ordered the "love bug" and tried the "raspberry beret" and "peach paloma". I think these drinks were a perfect amount of sweet (I'm a girl who loves her sweet cocktails), although the flavor of the raspberry beret wasn't my favorite. The ambiance is really nice since they play loud music and have colorful lights, but I'd say it's not really a place you should go if you're aiming just to meet people. But it's a very nice place to hang out with friends or go on a date because of the space! I definitely recommend bringing a game or two to play as well. read more

Cham Gastropub - raspberry beret - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For a pub, the food is quite good! The cocktails were flavorful, but it would be nice to see a bit more variety in signature drinks beyond soju and beer. The food is definitely tasty, but the portions are a bit small, so if you're planning to have a full meal, you might need to order several dishes. The atmosphere is great, and it's nice that there are group activities like dart games and pocket ball. It would be even better if there were a private space for birthday parties. read more

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I've been here for other games but the turnout for the Mexico vs Korea FIFA game was crazy! Despite the hundreds of people that showed up, the staff was able to safely fill the space. Food and drinks were a plenty and the vibes were unmatched!! Was a memorable night for sure! read more

Cham just opened up and it's where Fountain used to be/ across from Memorylook! Came here on a Friday night with my friend and there was a wait, I think it was around 30 minutes? But while we waited, we were able to sit at the bar and we ordered drinks there as well! We got the paloma and elderflower drinks. The elderflower one tasted really good but the paloma was kind of water down, and the drink was already sweet to me but it was even sweeter when they added the sugar rim (I had to remove that). We finally got seated and we ordered a bottle of saero, beer, shrimp risotto, and eggplant fries. I was prepared to not really care for the food, but I was pleasantly surprised! The risotto was tasty, flavorful, great texture, and I just really enjoyed it. The eggplant fries were crispy and I loved the sauce that came with it. I definitely was blown away by the food quality, I really hope as this place goes on, the food quality stays the same. The food prices were also very reasonable for what they're serving. Also be aware that the music gets louder throughout the night and we sat right next to the speakers so we had to scream at each other to converse. Also, the dj was whatever imo. Anyways, would definitely return! And they have FREE parking!!! Such a plus :) read more

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Always a good time at Cham! Been there many times. Was there for the Mexico vs Korea WC match. Yes, waiting in line was horrible but seems like it was the same everywhere in Koreatown for the match. Vibes were immaculate! Crowd went crazy! Service and staff tried their best! Everyone in my party had a good time. Thanks again! Would recommend! read more

We came for the Korea vs. Mexico watch party and, yes, the wait was long. Our group waited close to two hours before getting in but we also planned in advance to get there early and wait so that we would be able to get it. Could communication have been better? Absolutely. I think more frequent updates about wait times and capacity would have helped manage expectations. That said, once we got inside, we honestly had a great time. The atmosphere was fun, the energy was amazing, and it was clear that the staff was working incredibly hard. They were dealing with a crowd that seemed much larger than anyone anticipated, and despite being understaffed, everyone we interacted with remained professional and friendly. I also think it's important to be realistic about the situation. There were people lined up far down the street, and just looking at the size of the restaurant, it was obvious that there was no way everyone would be able to get in. It was an extremely popular event, and the demand simply exceeded the venue's capacity. I completely understand why some people left feeling frustrated, especially if they waited and didn't get in. At the same time, I don't think the staff deserved the level of criticism they've been receiving. From what I saw, they were doing their best in a difficult situation and trying to accommodate as many people as possible. For our group, the wait ended up being worth it. We had a great time cheering on Korea, enjoyed the food and drinks, and made some fun memories with friends. No event is perfect, especially with a huge crowd. We had a good time and will be back read more

What a bad experience!!! Was there (or tried to be) for the Mexico-Korea game, after waiting 2+ hours in line, on the mid June sun, after rushing like everyone probably from work, to have some good experience, me and my friends met management that didn't even had audacity to go out and be honest, that they can not handle the satiation and instead they HIDE inside and wait for people to figure on their own!!! Nice done!!! Also you don't need to copy paste that AI response! read more

I waited in line for a little over an hour, hoping to get into the bar. During that time, there was little to no communication about whether my group would be allowed to enter. Around 6:00 PM, they began letting in one group at a time, but I also noticed people being allowed in through a side entrance--at least 10 people while others continued waiting in line. The lack of communication and interaction with the people who had been standing in line for hours was extremely disappointing. I ended up leaving around 6:15 PM, right when a security guard finally informed a group that they were the cutoff for entry. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be supporting this bar for future events. Better communication and organization would go a long way in improving the guest experience. read more

This event for Korea vs Mexico was handled unprofessionally. We waited in line for an hour and a half and were near the front the entire time. Staff told everyone at 5 PM that they would open in 20 minutes, but by 5:50 PM, with the game starting at 6 pm, there had been no further communication. To make matters worse, certain groups were allowed in through side entrances and others bypassed the line entirely while people who had been waiting patiently were left outside. Long lines are understandable, but poor communication and unfair treatment are not. This watch party was promoted week leading to the game, but management failed to deliver even basic customer service. read more

Amazing ambiance and wonderful staff! Food was delicious and flavorful! Will definitely be coming back!!!! read more

Cham Gastropub - Environment is awesome! Staff is wonderful! Definitely will be coming back!!!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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They don't even deserve one star. Bad management! We waited in line for over an hour and they never let us in nor have the decency to come out and say sorry we are at capacity. read more

Please don't come to this place for any of the games. Me and my family waited in line for about three hours for the Mexico Korea game. We kept hearing that they were going to open 30min before the game started. We had about 20ppl ahead of us but while waiting in line security was letting in ppl from the side doors. Mind you there's about 20 ppl in front of us since 330pm. When they finally start letting ppl in at 6pm which is when the game started they stated there were no tables or seats anymore. In my head I said how if they haven't let anyone in, but lo and behold they were letting more of the Korean fans go in thru the side. Once we got inside the place was already filled and those sitting down or getting service were either all Korean or they had someone Korean affiliated. If not all our welcomed please don't advertise that, you wasted time and a wonderful experience for greed and lying . We left at halftime and had to watch it on our phones. Please don't ever co read more

0 stars. I came to watch the Mexico vs. Korea game on 6/18. The venue's posted opening time was 6:00 PM, so arriving early wasn't an issue. Since there were no reservations available online and it appeared to be first-come, first-served, I got in line at 3:30 PM with only about five people ahead of me. As time went on, many of those people were holding spots for large groups of friends. By 5:00 PM, there were suddenly around 30 people ahead of us. While that's not entirely the venue's fault, what was frustrating was watching at least 15 "VIP" guests walk in before opening without ever waiting in line. Meanwhile, a massive line of paying customers was left standing outside with little communication or organization. The security staff did their best, but overall the event was handled very poorly. It felt disrespectful to those who arrived early and waited for hours, especially when others were seemingly given priority treatment. Whether it was VIP access or favoritism, it created a very unfair experience. To make matters worse, more than half the crowd ended up standing, and after waiting so long, we couldn't even get food or drinks despite being hungry. If you're planning to come here for a major sporting event or World Cup match, be prepared for disorganization and long waits. Do Better. read more

I came here for their new brunch menu and had such a wonderful time. Their shrimp risotto is a must get item, it was so yummy and flavorful. The place itself is spacious and there's a cute outdoor area as well. There's also a huge free parking lot which is so hard to find in Ktown! read more

Cham Gastropub - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cham GastroPub is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles (address: 985 S Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006) and offers free parking--quite a rare perk in this area. The atmosphere is lively and multi-purpose: it's part sports bar, part gastropub. You'll find plenty of seating, big screens for games, and additional entertainment like pool tables and darts, making it a fun spot to hang out. Expect Korean-influenced pub food: think fried chicken, Korean-style seasonings, share plates, etc. Free parking is a big plus: many Koreatown spots make you fight for street parking or pay garage rates, so Cham stands out in that regard. If you're there for the late-night scene or to catch a game + good bites + good company, it's a strong pick. read more

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Stopped by Cham Gastropub in K-Town recently. The place has a good setup -- big screens for games, pool tables, and enough space to hang with friends. We got shrimp risotto, skewers platter, rosé tteokbokki, Peach Paloma, The Fountain Mule, and the whole chicken. The shrimp risotto and skewers platter were definitely the highlights. Drinks were solid too -- Peach Paloma was my favorite. The other dishes were good, all of it paired together well, nothing overcomplicated but satisfying. It's an easy spot for a casual night out -- grab a game, some drinks, and food that actually hits. Laid-back vibe, enough going on to make it a reliable K-Town option without any fuss. read more

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A nice place for late night Korean food and soju x cocktails. They have live music starting from 9pm on Friday and Saturday. The food was delicious and the plating is very nice. I think the portion is too small for the price. Each dish was around $20 but we need at least 2 dishes per person to be full. One thing I love is that they have a pool table and a dart game for play for free. Another good thing is that they have a spacious free parking lot which is rare in KTown. read more

Cham Gastropub - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Place is a cool vibe, . Beer/food is expensive but it was good and the owner was dope. He came out to show some love and give my group complimentary food read more

Cham Gastropub - Spam and eggs at a bar - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great place to grab drinks and eat! Service was top notch and the full bar made sure we had a great night. The menu has elevated Korean fusion tapas that will ensure your stomach is full for the night. Definitely a great spot to hit with your homies on the weekend! read more

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Cham 참 is THE place to be--whether it's your first, final, or only stop of the night! Looking for your next GNO, date night, or pre-game spot in Ktown? Say less. We pulled up on a Saturday and got the best of both worlds--chill vibes early on, then a full-on party by late night. DJ starts spinning at 10 PM, drinks are flowing, and the energy is unmatched. They've also got darts, a photobooth, and pool to keep ya entertained! Now, let's talk food & drinks--because ... The tapas-style dishes were packed with flavor, cocktails were chef's kiss, and of course, soju, beer, and somaek made an appearance (imho it's not a proper Ktown night without it). What we had: Buldak (spicy & cheesy!) Ribs Shrimp Risotto Gochujang Stew The Fountain Mule Raspberry Beret Peach Paloma Saero Zero Sugar Krush Pro Tips: FREE parking! (Huge, well-lit lot--rare in LA!) DJ starts at 10 PM on Fri & Sat--come ready to dance $5 Morning Glory wellness drinks--take one before bed to dodge the hangover read more

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This is your next upscale pocha destination! Located inside of Fountain LA, Cham Gastropub is reimagining and elevating Korean cuisine with their tapas-style dishes and premium selection of drinks. Highlights of the food menu were the cheesy shrimp risotto and ribs that were smokey and tender. They have a full bar that offers soju, beer and signature cocktails, like their Fountain Mule and Peach Paloma. Don't miss out on ktown's next best late night spot! read more

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Horribly managed they promoted a World Cup watch party but had 2 bartenders and 2 waiters for 200 plus people waiting. Game started at 6 and they had let only 10 ppl in at the time . Horrible line Mangement and staffing!!! Didn't even get a chance to order food or drinks. read more

WORLD CUP MESS! Long lines, no updates. Which can be understandable but once inside. Bartenders could not serve customers correctly. Very bad experience for this event. Understaffed. Best of luck for those who still show up to this place read more

We came here to watch the Mexico vs. Korea game and got there early. As time went on more people showed up and it was very evident that people were saving spots. Once it got closer to 6, people started leaving the line and saying they were "at cap" or not letting people in- mind you, no one from the establishment came out and communicated what was happening. My party and I left and found a welcoming and fun place down the street. Please consider better communication. read more

Awesome place, tons of TVs, my definite go to sports bar in K-Town. Full bar, Lots of beers on tap & the authentic cuisine is delicious.

Came here after hearing a lot of hype about the opening. The space is the first floor of what was and maybe still is? Fountain which is a club. There used to be $20 valet during the club days, but now the lot is free. The lot is shared with the coffee shop Memory Look, so spaces can be limited. Apparently, you can make reservations, but doing so isn't clear. When I went, there was no public number listed. Maybe through social media? The food is not the emphasis here and probably a bit too elevated in desire for the execution, quality, and price. Music was loud and got progressively louder throughout the night so it made it hard to talk at a table. For a pocha experience, frankly there are better spots, but if you're looking purely for a place to drink and then for a DJ afterwards, this may scratch that itch. Didn't stay for when the DJ started playing, but wouldn't have really wanted to. Seems like the concept is still being ironed out. read more

Cham Gastropub - Gochujang Stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Discovered this place yesterday on google and honestly might be my new go to spot. They have a massive FREE parking lot which is rare nowadays. The inside is really nice and has great decor. Could be a good date spot, outing with friends or any event. The lighting and colors make it a vibe Immediately when we walked in the server greeted us and sat us down. Throughout the night they were very attentive and very friendly. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some good tips. Now on to the food. We got the topokki and ribs. Both tasted delicious. Ended up washing all the food down with way too many bottles of saero The crowd is a more mature and calm crowd, id say maybe late 20s, which is great. I would say if you're single it's a good place to mingle since the place had a few tables of single girls. Overall as a person that spends most of his weekends in ktown i really enjoyed this place and had a great time. read more

I made a reservation here to watch World Cup and these jerks cancelled it and gave my table away.

Not bad. We had a group for this and there is a ton of space. Very clean and contemporary. The waitress/bad tender was very welcoming. The food was mediocre. The price is pretty high for such small portions. If you were to compare to other gastropub, the food is not what you come for. The alcohol prices were above the norm of other bars in Koreatown. Unfortunately we didn't stay very long because of the disappointment. read more

went for their new brunch menu and i absolutely loved it!! my fav dishes were def the shakshuka and the shrimp. everything was so flavorful and had a lot of depth to it they also have such fun drinks for brunch. i got their peach paloma and was the perfect amount of sweetness. a huge huge bonus is they have a big free parking lot which is so rare in k-town these days it's super nicely and newly decorated and the staff was extremely attentive. read more

Cham Gastropub - shakshuka, burrito, shrimp, mussels, peach paloma - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came here for lunch. The food and drinks were good. The patio was nice. The bonus part was that they had a huge parking space and it was free to park. read more

Cham Gastropub - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got to try this newly opened gastropub and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food and drinks were. It is tapa style so smaller dishes. I wouldn't come here super hungry but I definitely recommend getting a few dishes to try. My favorite was the creamy shrimp risotto, Buldak, and mussels. For drinks I ordered the Love Bug which was really refreshing. They have live DJ on Fridays and Saturdays so it's really lively. Fun new spot to visit on the weekends. Spacious parking lot and friendly service. read more

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We went last night for the first time because we saw an influencer video on instagram. Food - It's tasty but very overpriced and very little food. We got rice pieces of chicken wings for $18 like wth!!! And the sauce on it looks like they just drizzle it so it's no flavor inside. Drinks - Again! Very overpriced and I'm saying it again because I've been to a lot other Korean pubs and they're all usually range from $12-$15 but this place has their price starts at $18 which is crazy to me and I get it in this economy but it's just damn! Ambiance - it's nice and good music inside but the club upstairs is really disappointing. They started playing EDM in the beginning and I was so happy with it and then when we went upstairs, we realized there were a bunch of people (idk if they are 18+?) and the music sucks so bad, and no one really is dancing or anything. Service - It's amazing and they're all very nice!! 9/10 for them! Overall - 6/10 and will never go back again! read more

Cham Gastropub - This 5 pieces of chicken for $18 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My new favorite spot. This place is so awesome! It's such a fun crowd and I love the vibe. The best part is that they have a full bar with cocktails AND food! The food is honestly amazing and they serve until 2 am. Can't get better than that. It was just their first weekend opening and I can't wait to see what they got coming in the future! Had the best time, thanks Cham and the entire Fountain LA fam! read more

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worst service ever! not enough tvs to call it a sports bar and if your any other race other than asian they wont serve you.

Severally under prepared for the Mexico Vs Korea game. We waited in line for almost 3 hours and they only let in Korean and white people before all of us. They announced that they would let us in at 5:20pm for the game and at 6pm we were at the front of the line and didn't get in until well after 6. Once we got in, we saw they already had Korean and white people seated with food and drinks. If there were Mexicans present, it was because they had Koreans with them. All noticeable through their jerseys. The whole thing felt extremely racially charged. We were ready to have fun and provide money to this establishment yet they lied to us, mislead us, wasted our time, and chose other races over the majority to that were in line. They let people cut the line even though we were there for over 2 hours. They advertised for the game but were extremely unprepared for it. Ridiculous. Do not come here unless you want to be extremely crowded or racially profiled. Would give 0 stars but 1 is the lowest. read more

This place is a great upscale sports bar! Lots of TVs everywhere. And they play the sound of the game! We were visiting from the Bay Area and were able to watch the Niners game here. They also have a pool table so we were able to play and watch the game. Food is Korean fusion and is delicious! The bartender/service was good. Parking was free and easy! (Not the norm in Ktown.) Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Went there for a listening party event, the service took 2hours from ordering until getting your food. Ok get it, it was slammed. But then when food came it was bad. The dukboggi dish had only 6 pieces of small rice cakes, common, you charge $20 for it. The buldak cheese dish was supposed to be with cheese, but instead the chicken came soaked in milk and the chicken seasoning was not mixed at all, just one big spoon of buldak sauce in the middle, ughh, was so disappointed. Oh, and the valet guys were drinking beer when I came out to take my car hah seriously... read more