Food is absolutely delicious! The servers are attentive, and I really appreciate how well they manage the waitlist. They do a great job maintaining the ambiance by having guests wait outside until they receive the text that their table is ready, which keeps the space from feeling overcrowded. The music is at the perfect volume which is enough to set the vibe without having to shout across the table. I also love that the waitlist system pretty much guarantees you'll get a table, which makes the experience feel organized and worth the wait. Huge props to the team for handling such a fast turnaround between tables while still keeping the drinks and food consistently flowing. And honestly, with LA prices being what they are these days, The Prince still delivers great value and amazing flavor for the price. I'll definitely be coming back. Whether it's for drinks or a full meal, I genuinely love it here! read more

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** ICONICALLY LA ** Originally named The Windsor, this Tudor-style building opened its doors in 1927 during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Located just up the street from the posh Ambassador Hotel and its legendary Cocoanut Grove nightclub, A-listers, politicians, and the wealthy elite were part of the scenery. Silent, silver screen faces like Rudolph Valentino to the cast of the Ziegfeld Follies walked through those slim, front entrance doors regularly. Side note: Despite having double doors, I think they feel tighter than passing through a regular door haha ;) As I was saying ... The Prince became a famous eatery in the 1940s to 1960s. Locals like Bette Davis, Richard Nixon, and then-governor Ronnie Reagan frequented this Art Deco hotel and restaurant that served up the best cocktails in the city. ** THE BAR SCENE ** Fast-forward to 2026, and you'll still get some of the best cocktails in the city. I'd give the bartender a 5/5 for my Dry Hendrick's Martini with Olives. It was perfectly crusted over with a thin sheath of ice. For Soju fans, they've got that of course. Japanese whisky highballs are also popular here. If you're not in the mood for booze or you're the Designated Driver for your partying sidekicks, there's Fever Tree Ginger Beer. Keep in mind that bar service is better during dinner hours. Late/midnight hours get hectic on Fridays & Saturdays. Wait times can get long and drinks orders are best kept simple to avoid further lengthy delays. It's an entirely different service experience if you go for dinner at 7pm versus drinks at midnight. Def lively and a fun vibe amid the funky 1920s decor mix-matched with armored knights and medieval nuances. ** A DELISH DINNER ** Ok, so I love-love-loved the Kimchi Fried Rice with the Korean Whole Fried Chicken. The rice was flavorful with the right amount of kimchi spice, while the chicken was perfectly crunchy-crispy. Also, we ate family-style and for 3 of us, we ordered 3 entrees. Of course, we did eat a Whole Chicken! It seemed to be the right amount for us with cocktails and wine. My rule: You can always add-on apps, sides, or entrees. ** THAT'S A WRAP ** Since transitioning into a Korean restaurant in the 1960s, The Prince kept its iconic, old-Hollywood, dark-paneled interior decor. And you can't erase the movie history that these walls have seen. Over the years, The Prince has been the backdrop to great scenes in "Thank You for Smoking" and back when a young Jack Nicholson starred in "Chinatown". Also, the dark burgundy booths, each equipped with a lamp figurine and a bell for service, set the pivotal mood in Mad Men. That shocking episode where every feminist cringed while screaming at the TV with bitter disappointment over Joan's business proposal (IFYKYK). As an ad geek myself, I recognize that the old world vibe of The Prince is a throwback to the Golden Age of cinema and creativity. It reminds me of the romanticized creative spirit of movie icons, as well as Mad Men and Don Draper types who coined the "Martini Lunch". As a tribute to my creative elders & forefathers in advertising, it was nice to sit, eat, chat, and sip on a frosty martini. It may not have been lunch, but it was my happy hour. read more

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We came on a Friday night after having dinner in ktown. There was a waitlist that we put our names down on . They have a pretty good selection of cocktails / food/ soju here . They seated us at a round booth which was on the smaller side for 6 people but we made it work . They were doing a spin the wheel for free soju giveaways and I won a bottle ! We ordered a good mix of cocktails and soju. I really like the minty frozen drink that my friend got but I completely forgot what it was called . We also ordered some crispy chicken with Ddukbokki and cheese and French fries . I had alot of fun and would definitely come back !! I would prob come earlier so I wouldn't have to wait so long and hopefully snag a better seat. Great place for people watching and for hanging out with friends read more

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The Prince is a super cool bar located in Koreatown. Although we didn't try their famous fried chicken, we enjoyed a couple drinks at the bar. I loved the decor and ambiance. Service was quick and efficient. If looking for an interesting spot to grab a beer at, The Prince is an excellent option. read more

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I came here once to eat, and the wings are definitely one of the best things on the menu better than Buffalo Wild Wings or similar places. They're a bit pricey, but they're much bigger than wings at other spots, which makes them worth it in my opinion The customer service here has always been excellent. One time I came alone, and the employee told me I needed to order at least one menu item (not just an appetizer) to sit at a table. Since I only wanted a beer and the bar was full, she kindly allowed me to order just a drink while waiting for the bar to clear. She even asked the manager, who approved it. really appreciated that gesture because they didn't have to accommodate me. The ambiance is classic bar style, with dim lighting and good music. The vibe is old school timey and unique, which makes it a cool place to check out. Overall, the combination of great service and distinctive atmosphere makes it a spot I'd recommend visiting read more

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You can never fully know someone or something, no matter how long and intricately you spend time with that someone or something, there are just some things you cannot and will not know. You'll never know about that time your significant other experimented with women in college, or that she once killed a man in Galveston just to watch him die. No, you cannot know these things unless you read her diary or hack her email password. Los Angeles is not absolved of this cosmic law and one such example is the Prince. Los Angeles is filled with bars, lounges and restaurants making it that many good places get overlooked, creating this special gem that is enjoyed by many but not by too many. The Prince has reasonably priced valet, which gets the night off to a good start, allowing you to avoid the nightmare of parking. The place is dark and chill with its retro bar motif and usually not ever too crowded. The menu is filled with good options but the fried chicken is what you should always include in your order. The bar is fully stocked so you have no choice but to drink. Stay reading diaries and hacking passwords my friends... read more

Came on a Saturday night and didn't wait more than 10 minutes. This place gives off a different vibe than other ktown bars. Its more lowkey since its a lounge. The korean chicken soy wings were fantastic! The sauce was a sweet soy sauce and the texture was crunchy. I also had the meet pancakes but found it to be a bit too oily but the flavor was ok. read more

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This place is cool. Great vibe if you walk in with low expectations. Looks really great and worn in inside. Although, we gotta something out and get them some AC. read more

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Atmosphere The vibe here is Old School Glamorous literally like stepping into a vintage movie set. Dark, classy, velvet heavy, kind of "old money, old Hollywood" energy. One of the reasons people love coming is because New Girl filmed here, so yes, that adds to the cool-factor. After a certain hour (I think around 10 PM), it's 18+ or 21+, so it's not somewhere you can bring kids later at night, even though they serve food. After 10 PM it turns into more of a bar vibe. I recommend calling to double check. Food I mostly go for the wings, and honestly... the wings HIT. Big, Meaty, Crispy, Saucy. They're literally my favorite thing on the menu. I haven't tried too much else because I usually just snack at the bar, but the wings alone make it worth stopping by. Drinks & Prices My sister loves the alcoholic apple cider drink it's around $9.50, which honestly isn't bad compared to most bars in LA. The drinks are decent and priced in the normal range for a place that's kind of iconic. Parking They do have a parking lot, but they charge. Metered parking exists... but it's basically never available, especially on weekends. Seating & Crowds If you're coming on a weekend, be ready, It gets PACKED. Like, can't-find-a-stool-at-the-bar packed. We've gone before where one of us is standing, waiting for stools to free up. Eventually, later at night, seats open, but during prime time it's chaos. If you want a table, they have a minimum you have to be ready to pay. I don't remember exactly how much, but between drinks and wings we ended up hitting it anyway. Service Service depends on whether you're standing or sitting at the bar. If you're sitting, they come fast like right away, very on it. If you're standing, good luck... they'll take longer to notice you even though you're trying to order. Overall, the service is pretty basic, not amazing but not bad. Overall Great wings and iconic old-school vibe, but crowded weekends and tough parking. Solid 4 star spot for drinks and late-night Korean bar food. read more

Huge high point is that this place feels like a true hole-in-the-wall/gem. It's an incredibly unassuming spot, with a timeless interior. What isn't a high point though? The time it took for our food to come out. I assure you, it does not take 40 minutes for pre-cooked boneless wings to be prepared. The staff's excuse of it being busy didn't really add up, as other tables that were sat AFTER us received fried dishes before us. Not cool. read more

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Took my sister here who was visiting LA since she is a big New Girl fan! You would never expect this English-themed bar to be smack in the middle of K town but it works! The entrance was a bit tricky to find, but once we were in it was such a vibe. We split a soju to start and then each ordered a cocktail. The bar tender was super friendly and the vibes were good. A huge party came about an hour into our visit and took over the bar area so we decided to move to the tables to feel less crowded. To note, the tables were probably at 50% capacity. The management came over right as we sat down and pressured us to order off their food menu since we sat at a table. Most of the other tables didn't have food and it was almost midnight so we were not hungry. We went back and forth for a bit and ended up avoiding a food order. I don't mind paying a drink minimum or even a food minimum if it's explicitly stated but here it wasn't. If anything I think we looked younger than some of the other people at the bar and the staff was trying to take advantage of that. I recommend visiting if you want a few fun photos and wanna cosplay being Nick at the New Girl bar but other than that I'd steer clear. read more

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This restaurant bar has a really cool vibe, especially with its classic interior that's been kept from when it was a fine-dining spot back in the 1940s. It gives the place a lot of character, and you can feel the history as soon as you walk in. The menu leans toward bar food but with some Korean dishes mixed in, which makes it fun and a little different. We ordered the Cornish hen and it was really good and flavorful. Overall, it's a laid-back spot/pub, vibe is great, and delicious Korean entrees. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for the nostalgia. This is the bar where New Girl was filmed, and that alone makes it a fun stop. It's a dive that also doubles as a Korean restaurant, so you check in with a host. The wait was about 10-15 minutes, reasonable for a weekend, though there's no real waiting area so you end up standing near the entrance. Inside, the vibe is vintage, loud, and very LA. Service was warm and attentive. The espresso martini was underwhelming for the price, and while the fries came in a huge portion, the quality was lacking. Still, the ambiance carries the experience. read more

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Rating: On my first day in LA, I met up with a friend for a bite to eat, and he recommended The Prince, located at 3198 1/2 W. 7th St. As a big fan of Korean food--especially Korean barbecue--I was excited to check it out. However, The Prince turned out to be quite different from what I expected. The ambiance is more like a retro dive bar than a typical Korean BBQ spot. It has moody lighting, a cozy vibe, and feels like the kind of place where you'd sip wine and listen to jazz rather than grill meat at the table. In fact, there were no burners at the tables--everything is cooked in the kitchen and brought out. We shared several dishes, and while the food was solid, it didn't blow me away. It was also on the pricey side, which is worth noting. If you're looking for an authentic Korean barbecue experience, this might not be the spot for you. But if you're in the mood for something a little different--Korean flavors in a more laid-back, lounge-like setting--The Prince has its charm. I'd call it Korean BBQ with a hipster twist. Based on the food alone, I'd give it 3 stars. read more

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The food is okay and edible, but it lacks seasoning and that 'something special' on every plate. The chicken wasn't crispy enough, the kimchi fried rice was under-flavored, and the fish cake soup tasted like it came straight out of an instant ramen packet. Even the sweet and sour pork was a letdown; I felt like I was eating fried tempura coating with no actual meat inside. Beyond the flavors, the pricing is hard to justify given the inconsistent portions. The price point simply doesn't match the quantity or the quality of the food. Even the use of plastic dippers felt a bit cheap for the setting. While the vibe and decor are great--and it's clearly a popular spot for drinks--I came for the food. If you live around the corner, it's a nice enough neighborhood hangout. But if you're driving a long distance expecting to be impressed, a local mom-and-pop shop would be a much better bet in your area. Service was okay, but unfortunately they are overwhelmed with the magnitude of diners. A two star is justified but it definitely needs some improvements to bring it back to its old glory days at "The Prince" of Korea-town. Maybe changing the menu and theme of the prince to a more modern take of Korean culture and cuisine. read more

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This should be a 3.5 rating, but the drinks and ambiance alone give it the half-star boost. You feel like a VIP the moment you enter the restaurant, even though it's one of those LA iconic spots for movie and TV show shoots. Of course, this is where the trap of "you come here to be seen, not for the food" occurs... Now, what is worth ordering: The Boneless Spicy Sauce Chicken: Flavorful, crispy, dipped in what I assume is Gochujang sauce. Best dish hands down and more than enough to split between two people. Drinks. They all look tasty. My friend and I both ordered Pina Colada. Fruity, refreshing, and surprisingly strong. I only ordered this one drink and was admittedly hungover the following morning. I'd return to The Prince simply to try the rest of their drinks. Now, for the not-so-great: Shrimp Fried Rice: Subpar. Standard fried rice with mixed veggies, fried eggs, and shrimp. Look, I know seafood is expensive but the tiny bits of shrimp in this almost made the name laughable. Just call it Fried Rice and pass on the shrimp--people will feel less cheated going into it. Spicy Soondae with Vegetables and Korean Pork: considering every ingredient going into this dish, I expected more flavor; instead, the spicy sauce overpowers everything else in it. Tastes like spicy noodles, nothing particularly special about it. The Prince is a fun-time worth coming for drinks and swanky selfies for social media, but is it a top-notch culinary experience? Not in the least. read more

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What gives this place the two stars is the amazing and unique ambience. It is very recognizable from tv and movies and is super fun to hang out and look around. Outside of the atmosphere, the food leaves much to be desired. It was horrifically overpriced for mediocre Korean dishes and portion sizes. For five people eating family style and 2 gin martinis, our bill was nearly $400. It was a huge disappointment especially for how much we were paying. The service was prompt, but nothing memorable. If you want a neat place to grab a cocktail this could be an option, but skip the food for sure. There are way too many great Korean places in the same area to spend so much money here. read more

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We came here for late night bites and the ultra cool retro red booth and lamps atmosphere. "Mad men"and "Thank you for smoking" are among the shows and movies filmed here. I love that we can push a button and our server is there in seconds. We ate the pork fried potstickers, Korean beef bulgogi and the kimchi friend rice, which was brought out to use several minutes after we ordered. The food was delicious. Highly recommended for some late night cocktails and food tourism! read more

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I don't know the lore of this place (the decor, the paintings lol), but the food was good and I had good service. My only complaint is I don't like peeling shrimp, but the shrimp has so much flavor -- it's worth it. The kimchi fried rice was mid to me. The dumplings, chicken, and noodles were all really good. Family style dining. Big portions for a group. Reasonably priced drinks. Valet parking down the block. read more

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Have recently been rewatching New Girl and decided to stop in cause of it. So happy we did. Cocktails were 10/10. Most bars there's only ever like one or two bartenders that can make a quality drink, not here. Every bartender we ordered from made excellent cocktails. It's a very chill after work dinner type vibe. More of a restaurant than anything but you'll definitely find me here again for a quick cocktail or two. read more

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This spot is amazing and deserves a spot in every list - bourdain came here to eat their fried chicken with a pitcher of beer. I suggest you do the same. read more

The Prince is one of my favorite spots in K-Town. I know it's popular because New Girl was filmed here, but the food lived up to the hype as well. I think they have some of the best Fried Wings in the city hands down. Their fried rice is also amazing as well. They have retro dive bar vibes here and friendly prices all around. With a great happy hour special in in included, I'd for sure say that this is one of the best spots in k-town. I've been coming here for years and plan to continue coming. read more

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Great hidden gem for drinks! Prices are fair IMO and drinks are unique and delicious. Service is good on busy weekend nights. Ambiance is classic underground bar style - red booths, darker decorative pieces, really cool overall vibe. Can't wait to come back and try the food! read more

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I really enjoy this place, it's my local bar, the drinks are always solid, and the atmosphere has a vintage feel with dim lighting and classic decor that makes it easy to settle in. read more

Love the setting, cocktails were good. Food hit the spot. Wait was a little unusual would recommend planning ahead. We sat at the bar was still cool. Will for sure come back for another round. The only downfall was the bathroom. Was messy. read more

Amazing happy hour! I loved the drinks and the service was great. I loved the decor and the pieces of movie history

I walked into The Prince for the first time around ten years ago as part of a 'famous movie locations' bus tour. We looked around but the tour didn't leave time to get even a drink, so as I was rushed out the door by the tour guide I thought "I'm gonna have to come back here and eat someday". Well today was that day! The place is a little worn and the seats are a little threadbare nowadays, but the classic decor mixed with a Korean menu is so unique you'll forgive it immediately. We opted for some of the more popular items on the menu: the Korean fried chicken (perfect), the kimchi fried rice (also great) and the dumplings (good but nothing special). They have a non alcoholic Suntory beer on the menu which was good for me and a selection of cocktails that I'll have to try when I'm not driving. P.S. If you can avoid parking by taking the metro or ride-sharing I highly advise it. No valet and street parking is a nightmare. read more

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Had to try it because of NEW Girl.... parking is insane in that area. We finally found a spot, and luckily enough there were two seats at the bar. This seems to be a real favorite of the local area. A lot of people were eating. Their chicken dinner is a favorite! We did not eat, only had a cocktail. We met some nice people at the bar, it's a good crowd. Bartenders were nice but busy, the drinks were OK. The inside is dark with funky decor. It's a cool spot, and I definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

My favorite bar. It's a block from our apartment so JT's our comfort spot. The drinks are amazing, the food is AMAZING. The bar is so cozy and the staff is always so amazingly kind. The Prince has a special place in our heart read more

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Got my first visit ever in on a week night. We were gonna hit one of the two popular associated spots in the area but both were too busy. Good to see K-Town was alive for the night. Street parking was filled up, pay lot was available, attendant was polite. Greeted upon entry and seated in a booth easy on what looked like a busy night picking up. Not sure if we had the haunted booth. Between 3 of us, 2 rounds of beers, 1 soju, 1 Midnight Cowboy Cocktail, and 5 food orders, our bill was a reasonable total of around $60 each after tip and tax. Fast service, great tasting drink. This could be your first or last or only stop of a K-town night. Almost divey atmosphere, sports on the tv's, but loungey cool atmosphere without being trendy and hip. No doubt this is home bar to many. More squid in the Stir Fried spicy plate please. Abundance of veggies not needed. read more

Bartenders were attentive and made awesome drinks. My wife got a Tropic of Cancer (8 of 10) and The Prince (9 of 10), they were both delicious . I got a Midnight Cowboy (7 of 10) and a sazerac with rye (10 of 10), while the midnight cowboy wasn't my favorite I can definitely appreciate the effort the bartender put into it. The ambiance was incredible, loved the old timey vibe and knowing how much history had occurred there is amazing. We didn't get food this time but other folks at the bar were eating and it smelled delicious, we'll be returning with our appetite next time. read more

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The vibe in this place is amazing! It's like walking into a movie set. The seating is all red plush half circle booths so it really invites conversation. The menu is a QR code on the stand and you order by pressing a button on the side of the booth which essentially rings a doorbell through the restaurant and calls a server over. Our server did have to keep asking for reminders on what we ordered. I wish she had just written it down instead of trying to memorize it because it made us worried we wouldn't get the correct items. I have never had Korean food before so I was excited to try it! I ordered the sweet and sour tofu with plain hot noodles and kimchi on the side. My brother got dumplings with radish and my friend ordered the spicy fried chicken. The portions were absolutely massive!! I received a mountain of fried tofu with a boat of sauce on the side. My brothers dumplings are the only thing I would say were portioned for one person. The chicken and my tofu could easily be shared with 4+ people as a meal. The spicy fried chicken was fantastic and my tofu was good. The menu said the tofu was covered in sauce but it came on the side, which was fine but the tofu had no seasoning or flavor and even when dipping into the sauce, it felt lacking. The sauce was ok but I wouldn't say it was sweet nor sour. Overall, would come back again to try more things! read more

This place has a great ambiance from the moment you walk in, famously known as a bar where multiple shows have been filmed like The new girl and Mad Men. Our bartender Jessie was friendly and invited us to come back on the weekend. We actually left our laptop on a seat at the bar and Jessie flagged us down around the corner and saved the day! This is top tier customer service and for that we will be back with more people. We didn't get food but the drinks were great and every dish that passed by us smelled and looked delicious. Especially the wings! Can't wait to go back and try them read more

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The Prince- Baby sis and I came here for her birthday dinner and had two amazing cocktails, delicious chicken fried rice and dumplings. We had a less than pleasant experience while dining (something crawling on my seat) but I still gave four stars due to management response. The restaurant and building are dated, but historic. Know that before going in, and you're solid. Great bartender, great food! New Girl fans... enjoy. read more

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We've been going to The Prince around once a week for the past several months now, and I have to say that it's become one of my favorite places to grab drinks and some food late night. I just love the ambiance and the comfortable, spacious booth seating. We've only been here past 10:00pm on weekdays and it's always pretty full but we've never had to wait to be seated. Long gone are the days where the crowd was mostly Koreans...aside from the servers, we've usually been the only Korean customers here every time. I know the chicken used to be good here, but I have to say that my favorite right now is the sweet and sour pork (tangsuyuk)...it's just so perfectly crispy and the sauce is just amazing. They make it better than most Korean style Chinese restaurants. The service has always been good...fairly quick and super professional, even when they're busy. It definitely helps that they have a bell thing at every table that you can ring when you need the server time come over. I just love the Prince right now, and it'll definitely be one of my regular late night spots nights for the foreseeable future! read more

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Hey Girl! Live this NewGirl spot. Great wings and tasty cocktails, bartender made a perfect lions tail which made the wife happy. This place is beautiful and a winner! Love the Bounty but this place is its upscale neighbor for sure! read more

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Love the small cozy vibes. The drinks and a service were great! The bartenders were friendly

Had such a great time at Prince! The service was incredible and the food + drink combo is the best value. Portions are generous, and the Korean-style fried chicken was one of the most tender and flavorful I've had. They even surprised us with a fried squid "birthday cake" for my friend--so fun and memorable. Amazing atmosphere, can't wait to come back. There's also parking lot behind the building on Catalina St. read more

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What an absolute jem of a place! If you love vintage ambience, you must go! Pleeeeeese never "update", this place is perfection. The food was amazing and super nice touch of vintage music. Support cool old restaurants of Los Angeles!!!! read more

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We absolutely love this place. Wonderful ambiance and very friendly helpful staff. Lots of movies and television shows have filmed here. The bulgogi is fantastic. Great people watching as well. read more