Koreatown plaza parking structure used to be completely free, but now it's free with validation…read more The food court is located on the first floor directly on the opposite side of hmart grocery store. This place is worth a visit. Every restaurant offers something different. This place is great to come with large groups who can't figure out what to eat. This place is also great so solo travelers too! Plenty of seats.

Everything is conveniently in one place here, which makes it super easy when everyone has different…read moretastes. Honestly, the quality isn't bad at all. It's a great option when our group can't agree on just one type of food. You can find sushi, pho, and even those chewy Dubai-style cookies here. I also like coming with different friends because I end up trying something new each time. Parking is free, which is always a big plus in Koreatown. The only downside is that cell service isn't great inside, so making phone calls can be a little difficult. This time we ordered the jjaengban guksu to share, but it wasn't our favorite -- I'd honestly rather make it at home. Overall, still a solid spot for variety and group dining.

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.

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.

One of the top cheap eats in ktown! Run by a sweet and friendly ajushee who opened this…read moreestablishment in 2006. Our faves are the fish katsu and the seafood cream pasta. Fish katsu (~$15): Super generous portion of perfectly fried, crispy fish. Not greasy. Comes with rice, cabbage salad with a sweet, tangy, creamy, addicting green dressing, mac salad, kakdugi (basic), corn porridge, and pickles of course. You can get 3 meals out of this plate. Seafood cream pasta: my first time trying Korean-style pasta and I'm a fan! So creamy and addicting with plenty of mussels, shrimp, scallops. I prefer Galleria Tonkatsu over Tonkatsu House at the OG ktown food court a few blocks down. Galleria's is made with more love and intention. - katsu batter is lighter, flakier, and crispier - better mac salad (not as heavyhanded with mayo and mixed with more veg) - tastier, unique salad dressing - more pickles (kakdugi, yellow radish, pepperoncini)

I was trying to find new places to go eat with my family, and wanted to preferably go to a place…read moreinside a mall. I saw that Koreatown Galleria had places to walk around, a market, and also a food court, so I decided to come here for lunch. One of the places I chose to eat was at Galleria Tonkatsu. The staff was fairly nice and answered questions. The food court area was quite clean and spacious, with child seats present. I ended up getting a katsu trio and also a seafood rice gratin. The katsu trio was actually hamburg steak, fish katsu, and pork katsu. The trio came with rice, cabbage with dressing, coleslaw, pickled vegetables, and a cream soup. The seafood rice gratin was baked, and also came with cream soup. The seafood rice gratin with cheese was just slightly salty for me but it was still tasty. I loved the variety of various seafood on the dish. The fish katsu was amazing. The fish was still very flaky and juicy with a crisp batter. The pork katsu was solid also. The soup was a nice side for both dishes.

What can I say, this place is a household favorite. It's fast, it's yummy, and it's value! Free…read more3-hour parking with validation in Ktown is honestly the cherry on top. If you know, you know ktown korean food scene can get ridiculously expensive. That's why I really appreciate Awoolim for keeping things simple and solid. Oden for $2.50, tteokbokki for $5, gimari for $5... most of the menu sits under $10, and the food just hits. Service is exactly what you'd expect from a very authentic spot - no frills, straight to the point. My Score (out of 10) Taste: 4/5 Cleanliness: 1/1 Service: 1.5/2 Operations: 1/1 Value: 1/1 Total: 8.5/10

I absolutely loved this place and would come back over and over again!…read more We stopped by for lunch and greeted by both an older lady and a younger worker, both were very sweet. We ordered one Sotteok sotteok (comes with two skewers) anf the kimbap "sampler" tray. The sotteok sotteok was just like in South Korea. This was so damn good. The sausage was fried well and crispy, while being so plump and juicy. The rice cakes were toasted perfectly and the sauce was smokey, savory, with a slight kick. I loved every kimbap in the tray as well, they are all fresh and delicious! I would happily eat here every time I return to the K-town plaza

Located inside Rodeo Galleria, seems like a ghost town inside of other small shops. Easy parking,…read morelarge parking lot with shared plaza. They have a handful of tables to dine in but I've only grabbed and go during lunch. Kimbaps are decently priced for large one. Wrapped nicely and pretty filled in my opinion. Bulgogi, Fishcake and Tuna are my favorite. Topokki (tteokbokki) is good but not the best I've had. Convenient to order if you want to dip your kimbap into the sauce.

My favorite Gimbap place was closed so I decided to give this place a try. Located inside the…read moreCalifornia Market, there's plenty of parking in the garage. I came twice before and they ran out of gimbap. It looks like they stop making them a couple of hours before closing, so if you're looking for them, I would suggest going early. When I was there, they had already stopped making the gimbap. Thankfully, they had some that were already pre-made that I was able to purchase. I bought the tuna and beef gimbap. I took them home to eat, but there is a small seating area if you wanted to eat there. They also have some other comfort food that I want to try next time. As for the gimbap, my favorite is normally tuna but I thought the beef one was better here. I also think it would have been a little better if I got a fresh one, so next time I will try to get there earlier. I am definitely going to try to come back here. Also, you can get some groceries done after getting your food, which is also a plus.

This eatery is located in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza. They have variety of Korean…read moredishes. We had the pork noodle soup and it tastes really good. It's not greasy but has great flavor. It comes with four small side dishes.

We ordered Braised Cutlassfish after tax $24 it is good for two people. Flavorful and little bit…read moresalty and spicy. It's good with rice. Side dishes are good. radish kimchi was pretty good! Pretty big portion!

Dumplings inside a food court. The portions were decent and were fulfilling. The Shrimp Dumplings…read morewere delicious and the sauce gives it a kick. It's a food court seatings so during lunch time it can get packed in a busy area.

charges for take out boxes even though we paid for their food as "for here" and couldn't finish so…read morewe wanted to box the rest but would they have charged me for boxes if i had said to go???? the food is just OK.... their neighbors might be better.

Tonkatsu House is located in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza in Los Angeles…read more I visited this past Saturday, April 4th, with my family for lunch. We all ordered the King-sized Tonkatsu (Wang-donkatsu). The tonkatsu here is so delicious, and I love that the portions are huge while the prices remain very reasonable. I've probably been here about 20 times over the years, but this is actually my first time leaving a review. However, I had a disappointing experience regarding their service this time. While I was in the restroom, My Mom placed our order. She asked for a few extra paper plates, and the owner (the lady there) was quite rude to her, questioning why she needed four plates. It's frustrating that she would be so stingy and unkind over something as small as a few paper plates. Also, I noticed a change in their reward. About 2-3 years ago, they used to have a loyalty stamp card where you'd get one stamp per tonkatsu, and the 13th one would be free after collecting 12. Apparently, they don't offer that program anymore.

Introducing Tonkatsu House at Koreatown Plaza, a place my kids absolutely love!…read moreThe prices are reasonable, and the owner is super kind When my kids weren't feeling well and I asked what they wanted to eat, they immediately said tonkatsu! There's also a kids' game area nearby, so adults can enjoy their meal comfortably too. Highly recommended for families!