The vibes here are cute but TikTok blew it up to much. It should have been a IFYKYK locals only…read morespot- now it's so hard to get a table!! All the food is great though and the portion sizes are increible. I went here for the Mexico va S Korea match and the vibes were actually insane.

We were shopping at the HMart and decided to grab a bite from the food court. There are a lot of…read moreoptions so this review only covers one vendor. My wife ordered seafood stew and I ordered dolsot bibimbap. Both our meals were average, not bad. What you expect from a food court. A little expensive for what you get, there are much better options at other restaurants in Korea Town. But if you are there anyway and you're hungry, it's a good option.

First time here, a few weeks ago, and realized this was where the old Indonesian food court was,…read morebut bigger! The space is really nice, and big, especially the outdoor area. Perfect space for families with children, in the summer! It's a similar concept with Blossom Market in San Gabriel but way bigger. There's a variety of food vendors, which is great. Unfortunately, I was quite limited due to my food allergies. But I was able to get some grilled salmon from Kai Don. Staff here were friendly and helpful. I would recommend that they don't overcook the Salmon though, because it can get too dry. Otherwise, it was tasty, with several different sauces available. There was a sushi bar, with interesting rolls but not Japanese run, and they don't use Panko batter for their tempura...so it made the spider roll a bit too dense. For those that like burgers, pizza and beer, there were several vendors. I'll have to come back to try the other vendors soon!

First time here, a few weeks ago, and realized this was where the old Indonesian food court was,…read morebut bigger! The space is really nice, and big, especially the outdoor area. Perfect space for families with children, in the summer! It's a similar concept with Blossom Market in San Gabriel but way bigger. There's a variety of food vendors, which is great. Unfortunately, I was quite limited due to my food allergies. But I was able to get some grilled salmon from Kai Don. Staff here were friendly and helpful. I would recommend that they don't overcook the Salmon though, because it can get too dry. Otherwise, it was tasty, with several different sauces available. There was a sushi bar, with interesting rolls but not Japanese run, and they don't use Panko batter for their tempura...so it made the spider roll a bit too dense. For those that like burgers, pizza and beer, there were several vendors. I'll have to come back to try the other vendors soon!

On my most recent visit, I came here after seeing show and wanted to grab a bite before heading…read morehome on a Sunday evening. Got here about an hour before closing so the Mercado had a chill vibe in general and the lines were pretty short... So of course I took advantage of getting food items from a couple of locations! I specifically wanted the squash blossom quesadilla or quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza from Komal and the Tostada de Kanpachi + Uni from Holbox.... wow. I just felt so spoiled with so much delicious food available to me... and with little to no wait on anything! As expected, both the tostada and the quesadilla were fantastic and oh so aesthetically pleasing. I wish my stomach or appetite was bigger. I really do want to try some of the other spots that don't get featured as much... I guess there's next time. Always a treat when visiting the Mercado. Especially when there is a possibility of grabbing a lot of different high-quality bites at different places for the same meal. Because it was on the later side on a Sunday, parking in the lot was pretty easy to find.

What a great market with lots of great eateries and some merchandise stands. They even have a…read moreMichelin starred in 2025 spot, which we came for. They have paid parking or free street parking if you can snag one, and we did!

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.

The Bottom Line 3 stars: A good place to stop by IF you are in the area, for general groceries and…read moreKorean food specialty items, and/or to have some decent and reasonably priced Korean food. The Little Bean coffee shop is also worth a visit (see my sepataete review). Recommended! Location 4 stars: SE corner of Olympic and Western in southern K-Town, to the West of DTLA/LA Live. Free self parking on premises. Venue 3 stars: Older shopping complex, consisting of the Galleria Supermarket on the lower level and 2 levels of shops. Extensive Food Court on the 3rd floor. Store mix 3 stars: Mostly mid-to-low tier unbranded clothing and health stores. A nice coffee shop on the second level (Little Bean Coffee). The food court is massive, with tens of Korean restaurants. I recommend Galleria Tonkatsu and Jin Su Sung Chan.

It's in construction, I enjoyed a vermicelli pork bun from the Vietnamese place in there…read more Reasonably priced for the area

Corporation Food Hall (aka just "Food Hall") on Spring St is one of my go-to lunch spots or when…read moreI'm craving a small bite or sweet treat. There's a lot of variety here, which makes it perfect if you can't decide what you're in the mood for. Some of my favorites are Gyoza Boyz for their hibachi steak plate, Island To Table Patty Hut for the mild beef patty, and Tea Maru for the Okinawa milk tea slush! They also have a great hot dog spot, Enigma Coffee, and more options to explore. Indoor and outdoor seating plus bathrooms are a huge plus. Overall, it's a solid spot with something for everyone and a great place to mix it up when you're indecisive.

Eataly is such a fun place to explore! It's probably the closest thing you can get to feeling like…read moreyou're walking around an Italian market without actually being in Italy. There's an incredible selection of fresh, authentic ingredients, with lots of products coming directly from Italy. It's a great place to pick up ingredients if you want to make a really good Italian meal at home, but you can also easily spend a few hours here just exploring. There are plenty of places to eat inside if you want to grab lunch, and you absolutely have to save room for some gelato downstairs. Whether you're looking for lunch, dessert, ingredients for dinner, or just somewhere fun to walk around and soak up the atmosphere, Eataly is a great spot. Definitely worth checking out if you love Italian food and culture!

I know groceries are way overpriced here. However, they offer too good to go bags and the deal is…read moregreat for the bakery bag. For $4.99, I got 4 different bread products that were best if sold by the date I picked it up. The total retail price would've been over $30. The focaccia was delicious and still perfectly good reheated. The rest went into the freezer for later. The store is clean and service was efficient with picking up.

Koreatown Plaza has everything you could want. You can explore a variety of shops offering…read moreclothing, cosmetics, health products, home goods, jewelry, and the best food court in town. Parking is for a fee, but they validate at most stores and some of the eateries. It has the best of Korean cuisine for every budget. You can have great noodles and spend less than 15$. The wide variety of restaurants, from sizzling street food and noodle soups to crispy katsu and savory dumplings are the reason we often go. We love to have lunch or dinner there. The people that work there are so nice and will help you, especially in the shops. I am often looking for the latest comic for my grandson and they are always there to help. They keep the entire mall spotless and comfortable. It is a great time.

+ 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.

This is going to be my go to place for 生煎包 in LA! Kind of a…read moreconfusing concept- there's a ton of prepared foods in the glass displays that you can order and then you pay at the register. Tell them the number of your table (would recommend someone grab a table asap because it's busy) and they will take the food there for you. The 生煎包 (shanghai pan fried baos) you order and pay and then it takes a bit longer for them to bring out, I'm assuming because they're being made to order. The baos were delightful, exactly what I miss from Shanghai. The bottoms are perfectly crispy and the filling is steaming hot full of soup and savory pork. Would come just for this! This place is located in a plaza with a parking lot.

We tried this place for the first time today after watching some local YouTubers raving about it. I…read moreadmit I was pretty intimidated when I didn't know most of what was displayed, but we winged it and ordered a bunch of random things that we saw others ordering. This place is LEGIT. Massive portions and prices are decent! The staff also speaks English which was a plus as I can't speak mandarin and they take card. Every thing we tried had good flavor and tasted authentic straight out of a grandmas kitchen. If you're non Asian like me and feeling gutsy, give this place a try (esp the fried pork dumplings!) Good stuff.

First timer here. 06.07.2026 Sunday…read more I have to say, this place is pretty cool. Many foods to choose from at this location. Lots of Asian eats and a few varieties of La Street Tacos, Italian and Columbian eats. Very warm location. Family orientated. You can feel it when walking around inside. Kids and their parents having a good time. Restrooms is clean and service is friendly. This place also has a bar you can chill and relax. Such mixture and variety of people. I recommend this place. Plenty of eats and sittings for a get together. Plenty of parking but can be crowded at peak times. Good luck on parking. Places similar to Rodeo 39 from experience is LBX in Long Beach, NORTHGATE in Costa Mesa. I recommend to visit and eat! :)

Came here on a weekend for lunch. First visit, the parking…read moreis a challenge and we had to make a few circles before finding a spot. The area is nice with many food stall options to choose from. We tire the Pho from Phoholic and it was good. The outdoor seating area is huge and with umbrella for shading, which could accommodate large groups.

Cool shopping center with lots of brand activations and pop ups. This past weekend was Lancôme and…read moreJo Malone Note that parking takes 10+ minutes to find even in the garage. Standard for LA but genuinely such a drag on logistics

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Nice shopping and entertainment complex. A lot of dining, shopping and…read moreentertainment options. As somewhat expected in a highly populated area in a big city, be vigilant and watch out for yourself, because despite cameras everywhere and the occasional security personnel, you tend to see some shady characters lurking around. Location 4 stars: In the Fairfax District area of Los Angeles, to the East of the original Farmer's Market. The Grove has a huge but very busy parking structure, so while you may have to journey to the upper levels, you will eventually find parking. Although some restaurants will validate part of the parking fees, be prepared to pay somewhere between $10 and $30 depending on how long you stay and which stores you visit. Their validation rules are fairly complex and not straightforward, so be sure to read all the fine print. They also have Valet parking on premises. Venue 4 stars: Nice modern open air set up with a Nordstrom, Zara and H&M and a bunch of smaller stores, an AMC movie theater, a Barnes and Noble, a Cheesecake Factory, and a variety of coffee shops and restaurants to fit most tastes and budgets. One catch being that the Grove parking lot cannot be validated by the Farmers Market stores and vice versa. Once you are on premises you can use the trolly to move from one end of the venue to the other. Also keep in mind that the Original Farmers Market is literally next door and attached to the Grove, which dramatically increases your food options.