Koreatown Plaza — Attraction in Los Angeles

TL;DR: don't come here to window shop, security may harass you.

Had a rather unusual and unique experience on my visit to this mall. I just finished shopping at a few of the kpop fandom stores around this mall and decided to check to see if there was anything else I could get at this mall. While there does seem to be a great music store inside as well as some fun boutique toy stores that had some memorabilia, my window shopping visit got interrupted half-way when a security guard came by to ask if "everything was ok". He then proceeded to stare into my bag before I could say anything and then walked off. What the heck?!?

Pretty sure I was just racially profiled (I'm Latino and so was he) or I guess they didn't like me popping in stores and not buying anything - either that or someone complained who knows. Anyway, that left me with a bad taste in my mouth so I only checked out the first couple floors.

Anyway, go here if you know where you are going and intend to...

It was the best value for your money. We visited this food court 3 days out of 6 days in LA. It was guaranteed satisfaction and we didn't want to take a chance at other restaurants or places.

We had Tonkatsu for 15 bucks. It was very delicious and huge portion. My children ate 3 times.

We had stonepot bibimbop at Gamjabawi. They opened the store the latest. Most of them were closed at 7pm. But they opened around till 7:30. The stonepot bibimbop was very filling, fresh and healthy eat.

We also had spicy cold noodles at Youngdong noodles. We made it large order for extra $3. It tasted very very authentic. It was perfect appetizer. Perfect spicy, sweetness, sourness.

We had Soondae soup. There were so much sonndae and other fillings. I can eat this any time any day. Their side dish or banchan were made fresh and changed every time i visited.

They also have H-mart where you can buy more food and groceries.

It is free parking

I highly highly...

One of Ktowns earliest Korean malls, this gem has been serving the local community for many decades. I remember coming here since I was a child, and nothing much has changed; still beautiful, clean, and comfy.

There are many different types of stores inside, and one of the oldest and most underrated Korean food courts in all of LA. I recommend trying the donkatsu (fried pork cutlet) stall, and looking around and trying any other that catches your eye. Immerse yourself into the wonders of Korean food, there are so many to try!

Across the food court is the Korean grocery. Neatly stocked with items you might only be able to find in Korea and also Western items as well. Come here for Korean ingredients if any calls for it.

Parking available in a big lot but the spots closer to the entrances can be occupied during busier hours.

Check this place out if you haven't already, might surprise you that such an awesome place existed right under your nose...