Sign spotted on the parking structure on Manhattan Place (back part of the Madang Courtyard whose main entrance is on Western Avenue). Yes, it’s Koreatown which is why it says “Grand Open” and not “Grand Opening.”
Bann Restaurant is scheduled to open at the Madang Courtyard on June 7th, Monday. There will be a Madang-wide party the Friday before at 7 pm.
On the menu: Korean fried chicken and soju cocktails
Address: 621 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Crunchy Sea Fish Tacos opened this week in the very same space formerly occupied by Iceberry (4th and Western Car Wash) reconceptualized by the same team.
They have fish tacos, calamari tacos, shrimp baskets, ice cream, coffee…
Housemade salsas are regular, strawberry, mango and pineapple!
Every Tuesday, you can get a fish taco for just one dollar!
Address: 401 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Location: Fourth Street and Western Avenue (the car wash!)
Phone number: (213) 388-4533
Hours Open: 11am-8pm, Monday to Saturday
11am-5pm on Sunday
An offshoot of the original 풍무 양꼬치전문점 on Olympic Boulevard. The name of this new restaurant is very easy to remember — it’s Feng Mao 2, as in Two.
GRAND OPENING: April 19, 2010
Lamb Kebab? Their specialty is mutton on skewers!
Nothing morbid about associating the meat you’re eating with cute sheep.
I did go inside but the servers rudely told me to stop taking pictures even after I had obtained permission from their higher-up. I suppose they couldn’t understand our communication in English in front of them and he didn’t bother telling them in Korean.
As with most “grand” openings of Koreatown establishments, today was more like a soft open. I saw them still screwing on fixtures in the morning and even at six in the evening when I dropped by again, they were still busy arranging things inside even as there was already one table with two ajumma diners.
I recommend you bring a Korean speaker with you or have loads of patience communicating with the servers. Loads of patience. They kept insisting that they close at 12 pm, among other things.
Business card says 생일 파티 환영, 예약 필수 — birthday parties are welcome… reservations are necessary.
Address: 414 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Part of OMNI Plaza, the same small complex as Pho 4000
Phone number: (213) 388-9288
Open Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 12 midnight
In the place of the former Opus Restaurant at the Pellissier Building by the Wiltern Theater…
Novel Cafe and Restaurant on Wilshire
In honor of their grand opening, the new Novel Cafe and Restaurant on Wilshire is offering 10% off if you come in today!
Aside from an extensive breakfast menu, they also serve fresh salads, pastas, sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas and fresh gourmet burgers.
You can also call in an order ahead of time for pick up.
Hours are 7:00 am – 12:30 am. They may stay open later on Friday and Saturday.
3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Very easy to find. It’s near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, southeast side. Between Western Avenue and Oxford. By the Cinema Makeup School.
Nandarang Cafe and Restaurant on 6th Street
50% off all appetizers (안주) during Happy Hour
6-9pm everyday!
Nandarang Cafe and Restaurant
3815 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone number: (213) 388-8513
Open 11 am – 1 am, Monday to Sunday
Just noticed this sign today on Serrano Avenue — Drunken Boss under La Defense Restaurant and Karaoke. From what I gather, the Asian fusion restaurant is La Defense, and they’re rebranding the karaoke lounge as Drunken Boss.
La Defense Restaurant and Drunken Boss Karaoke Bar
Even if you order just one bottle of soju,
you get five different anjoo (small appetizers) free!
Korean Name: 드렁큰보스 (transliteration of “Drunken Boss”)
HOURS OPEN: Monday-Sunday, 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
ADDRESS: 3701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
PHONE NUMBER: (213) 384-9500
It may be a good idea if you had a Korean friend with you, spoke a little Korean, or have some patience should you go… But once the top’s off that soju bottle and you’ve got the mic in hand, nothing else should matter.
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