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Everyone knows that Los Angeles is a packed and expansive metropolis, home to millions of people (and seemingly as many cars), but the relatively small area of Koreatown still manages to stand apart as one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in town.

An estimated 120,000 people call this barely three-square-mile expanse home, and those numbers only continue to grow as new folks move in from the plumped up markets in Los Feliz, West Hollywood, and the ever-gentrifying Silver Lake.

Its central location just a few miles west of Downtown helps support a hotbed of activity both day and night, from the authentic Korean restaurants and ethnic shopping plazas one would expect, to a huge concentration of nightclubs and bars (more than 500 at the last official estimate).

The vibrant nightlight is further supported by a large population of college-age residents, who have moved in to Koreatown to take advantage of the cheaper housing options.

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What to Do in Koreatown

Beer Belly

Bar / Gastropub

Party Earth Review Hidden behind one of Koreatown’s many cookie cutter strip malls is a world of craft brew, just waiting inside Beer Belly’s white, graffiti-covered building. A spinoff of the owner’s ... more

532 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Hae Jang Chon

Asian Restaurant

Reviewed by Maggie H.

"This place is known to my friends and I as the “pig place” because we have such a hard time remembering the name of the restaurant. This place is good ..." more

3821 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Palm Tree L.A.

Karaoke Bar

Reviewed by Gor G.

"This place is worth checking out. You must go with a group of friends though because this place is designed for large crowds of people. If you wanna h ..." more

3240 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Aio Coffee

Café / Hookah Bar

Reviewed by Isobel B.

"My Take/Advice Aio Coffee, with its trendy interior décor, burgundy velvet sofas, and dimmed lights, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular hooka ..." more

3805 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Taylor's Steakhouse

Historic Restaurant / Lounge

Reviewed by Daniel K.

"Situated on a strange corner of 8th Street and Armore Avenue in the heart of Korea Town, Taylor's Steakhouse is an old school joint that probably pre- ..." more

3361 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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Chosun Galbee

Asian Restaurant

Reviewed by Gor G.

"his is probably one of the best Korean BBQ places I've ever been to in California. The ambience is nice- clean, modern, with high ceilings and open sp ..." more

3330 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019

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R Bar

Dive Bar / Karaoke Bar

Reviewed by brandon m.

" Alright, so I'm all about anything that involves a password so once I heard that there was a speakeasy in Korea town I had to check it out. A buddy a ..." more

3331 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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Caffé Brass Monkey

Karaoke Bar

Party Earth Review Possibly the wildest karaoke bar in LA, Caffé Brass Monkey is a magnet for rambunctious spotlight hoggers who love to get wasted and belt out 80s power ballads. Packed with scruffy ... more

3440 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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The Boiling Crab (Koreatown)

Seafood Restaurant

Reviewed by Gor G.

"WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! Yes overall there food is great but this particular place has the WORST WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! I'll ..." more

3377 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 115
Los Angeles, CA 90010

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O Dae San

Asian Restaurant

Reviewed by Gor G.

"I now have found my new favorite AYCE Korean BBQ joint. First, parking is street or valet. Valet is $2.00 without tip, but do NOT let that turn you o ..." more

2889 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Blipsy Barcade

Dive Bar / Arcade

Reviewed by Gor G.

"I like coming here for a happy hour with my close friends to unwind after work. This place is like chucky cheese for adults because they serve beer an ..." more

369 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004

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Bud Namu Korean B.B.Q.

Asian Restaurant

Reviewed by Gor G.

"Meh. The service always makes or breaks an experience for me. The food was solid, nothing was bad, the sides were good, sides are yummy, etc. etc. How ..." more

809 South Ardmore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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Top Upcoming Events in Koreatown

June 2013

Jun 18 Tue	Camera Obscura Concert / Alternative Rock / Indie Rock 7:00pm The Wiltern Camera Obscura	Add to Calendar
Jun 25 Tue	Patty Griffin Concert / Alternative Music / Folk Rock 7:00pm The Wiltern Patty Griffin	Add to Calendar
Jun 28 Fri	Everclear Concert / Alternative Rock 7:00pm The Wiltern Everclear	Add to Calendar