Guidebook for Ktown
Food Scene
Voted one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Restaurants in 2017, this restaurant attracts both celebrities and locals. Sit at the bar and chat with Allie and Harry, the venue's resident mixologists.
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Here's Looking At You
3901 W 6th StVoted one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Restaurants in 2017, this restaurant attracts both celebrities and locals. Sit at the bar and chat with Allie and Harry, the venue's resident mixologists.
Featured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown," order the stone bibimbap - best served spicy!
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Beverly Soon Tofu Restaurant
2717 W Olympic BlvdFeatured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown," order the stone bibimbap - best served spicy!
Plato
3474 W 8th StEverything here is deep fried. Four different types of chicken wings, enough said.
Sake bombs. Lobster with garlic noodles. Share everything. Late night happy hour.
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EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
3500 W 6th StSake bombs. Lobster with garlic noodles. Share everything. Late night happy hour.
One of LA's oldest steakhouses. I dream about the chicken piccata.
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Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th StOne of LA's oldest steakhouses. I dream about the chicken piccata.
Gourmet diner. The fried chicken sandwich here is superb. Finish off with a slice of pie.
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Cassells Burgers
3600 W 6th StGourmet diner. The fried chicken sandwich here is superb. Finish off with a slice of pie.
Great 90s hip hop playlist. Very accommodating for groups. Korean meets Latin.
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Escala
3451 W 6th StGreat 90s hip hop playlist. Very accommodating for groups. Korean meets Latin.
Delicious dumplings served in the most adorable Airstream trailer. Get here early for the xiao long bao.
Golden Pouch
3324 W 6th StDelicious dumplings served in the most adorable Airstream trailer. Get here early for the xiao long bao.
Noods for all dietary restrictions, even vegans! Order it spicy. Open until 1am!
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Slurpin Ramen Bar
3500 W 8th StNoods for all dietary restrictions, even vegans! Order it spicy. Open until 1am!
One of LA's most Instagram'd restaurants, it's like you're dining inside a beautiful greenhouse. Food by one of LA's most beloved chefs, Roy Choi.
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Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdOne of LA's most Instagram'd restaurants, it's like you're dining inside a beautiful greenhouse. Food by one of LA's most beloved chefs, Roy Choi.
Perfect refreshment between meals - I ask for "fresh" milk and usually order a matcha latte with boba. MJ is my guy.
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I Love Boba
534 S Western AvePerfect refreshment between meals - I ask for "fresh" milk and usually order a matcha latte with boba. MJ is my guy.
Perfect dessert spot after a bowl of ramen next door. They use liquid nitrogen to create customizable flavors. Great for vegans!
Creamistry
3510 W 8th StPerfect dessert spot after a bowl of ramen next door. They use liquid nitrogen to create customizable flavors. Great for vegans!
Milk Tavern
528 S Western AveALCOHOL ICE CREAM. Need I say more?
Get your KBBQ in this newer-to-Ktown restaurant. Young energy, upbeat vibe. Expect a wait, no reservations.
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Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th StGet your KBBQ in this newer-to-Ktown restaurant. Young energy, upbeat vibe. Expect a wait, no reservations.
Open 24 hours, this is perfect for my late night travelers or those needing a heart meal post-nightlife.
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BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdOpen 24 hours, this is perfect for my late night travelers or those needing a heart meal post-nightlife.
The most amazing vanilla soft serve with your choice of toppings. They're known for their honeycomb.
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Honeymee Los Angeles
3377 Wilshire BlvdThe most amazing vanilla soft serve with your choice of toppings. They're known for their honeycomb.
Located on the second floor of the mall off Wilshire and Western (by the Metro station) - their soft serve ice cream has Asian-forward flavors like green tea and black sesame.
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Somi Somi
621 S Western AveLocated on the second floor of the mall off Wilshire and Western (by the Metro station) - their soft serve ice cream has Asian-forward flavors like green tea and black sesame.
OB Bear
3002 W 7th StI come here just for their chicken wings.
Great cafe and perfect for breakfast. Treat yourself to French pastries here.
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Amandine Patisserie Cafe
3121 W Olympic BlvdGreat cafe and perfect for breakfast. Treat yourself to French pastries here.
Quick and easy fried chicken spot. I love their boneless nuggets here - the best.
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Kyochon Chicken
3833 W 6th StQuick and easy fried chicken spot. I love their boneless nuggets here - the best.
Drinks & Nightlife
This pirate themed bar is perfect for a secret rendezvous. Check their Twitter page for the secret password.
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R Bar LA
3331 W 8th StThis pirate themed bar is perfect for a secret rendezvous. Check their Twitter page for the secret password.
Flashback to the 80s! Secret entrance off of Ardmore, come early to avoid lines, or make a reservation and book one of the venue's private karaoke rooms.
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Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore AveFlashback to the 80s! Secret entrance off of Ardmore, come early to avoid lines, or make a reservation and book one of the venue's private karaoke rooms.
Ktown's newest supper club - come early midweek for happy hour, or arrive on weekend nights for a dance scene.
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Mama Lion
601 S Western AveKtown's newest supper club - come early midweek for happy hour, or arrive on weekend nights for a dance scene.
Featured in Mad Men and New Girl, this iconic bar serves food late night, try their famous fried chicken or Korean noodles.
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The Prince
2 W 7th StFeatured in Mad Men and New Girl, this iconic bar serves food late night, try their famous fried chicken or Korean noodles.
The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StFancy cocktails are worth the hefty price tag.
Ktown's newest karaoke club - so fresh and so clean! Book a private room for you and 12 of your closest friends for a proper sing-off.
The Venue
3470 Wilshire BlvdKtown's newest karaoke club - so fresh and so clean! Book a private room for you and 12 of your closest friends for a proper sing-off.
Happy hour DAILY (yes, even weekends!) from 4pm-8pm. Bartenders rotate a "drink of the day" for $6.
Terra Cotta
3760 Wilshire BlvdHappy hour DAILY (yes, even weekends!) from 4pm-8pm. Bartenders rotate a "drink of the day" for $6.
Speakeasy-esque - upon the first entry, choose from 100 door knobs to get access. (Don't worry, there's a staff member to help if you get stuck.)
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Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveSpeakeasy-esque - upon the first entry, choose from 100 door knobs to get access. (Don't worry, there's a staff member to help if you get stuck.)
Getting Around
TRAIN: It's the end of the Metro Purple line - take four stops east to Downtown LA.
BUS: Take the red 720 Metro Rapid east to downtown or west to Santa Monica directly on Wilshire Blvd.
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Wilshire / Western Station
South Western AvenueTRAIN: It's the end of the Metro Purple line - take four stops east to Downtown LA.
BUS: Take the red 720 Metro Rapid east to downtown or west to Santa Monica directly on Wilshire Blvd.
Shopping
More than just an outdoor mall - the food scene here is top notch:
- Dominique Ansel Bakery for the famed cronuts
- Blue Ribbon Sushi for fried chicken
- La Duree for the famed French macaroons
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrMore than just an outdoor mall - the food scene here is top notch:
- Dominique Ansel Bakery for the famed cronuts
- Blue Ribbon Sushi for fried chicken
- La Duree for the famed French macaroons
THE BEST vintage and consignment store in Los Angeles. Marie has the most amazing collection of designer goodies.
Recess
111 N La Brea AveTHE BEST vintage and consignment store in Los Angeles. Marie has the most amazing collection of designer goodies.
I can spend HOURS in this store combing through racks of designer goodies at a fraction of the cost - some items still have tags and from the current season. It's no wonder that stylists drop off their hand-offs here for sale.
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Wasteland
7428 Melrose AveI can spend HOURS in this store combing through racks of designer goodies at a fraction of the cost - some items still have tags and from the current season. It's no wonder that stylists drop off their hand-offs here for sale.