SavarinWhere to eat · Koreatown, Los Angeles
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Here are five more top-tier late-night Korean spots across Koreatown to keep in your rotation.
1
Sun Nong Dan
Renowned across the city for its simmering cauldrons of rich beef bone broth and its legendary, blowtorched galbi jjim (braised short ribs topped with molten cheese). Order the spicy Galbi Jjim with cheese and a bowl of Seollongtang (ox bone soup) for the ultimate post-midnight comfort feast. It runs 24 hours a day and consistently draws high-energy crowds, averaging around $$ ($35 a head when splitting mains), which is a serious steal for the portion sizes.
2
Hodori
A landmark 24/7 Korean diner that has anchored the Olympic and Vermont intersection since the late 1980s. It is best known for unfussy, soul-warming staples like Yukgaejang (spicy shredded beef and scallion soup), sizzling dolsot bibimbap, and hearty dumpling soups. The vibe is utilitarian, fast, and classic retro diner, running at $ (around $18 a head), making it exceptional value for late-night dining.
3
Quarters Korean BBQ
A cornerstone of Chapman Plaza famous for its buzzing energy, outdoor patio, and tapas-style quarter-pound cuts of grilled meats. Get one of the combo sets paired with the signature dipping cheese fondue, steamed egg, and spicy pork belly. It stays open until 2:00 AM Thursday through Saturday (midnight other nights), averaging $$ ($40 a head), which is fair value given the pristine meat quality and atmosphere.
4
Louders
A lively modern Korean restropub open past 1:00 AM nightly that specializes in fun drinking fare and inventive comfort dishes. Must-orders include the Kimchi Bacon Udon Carbonara, spicy Booldak chicken drenched in cheese, and flavored soju carafes. The vibe is upbeat with K-pop tunes and neon-lit booths, coming in at $$ (around $30 a head), making it great value for group late-night bites.
5
Dwit Gol Mok (DGM)
Hidden through a back alley entrance off Wilshire, this graffiti-covered subterranean drinking den is one of Koreatown's most authentic traditional pochas. Regulars pack the wooden booths late into the night for copper pots of yogurt soju, giant Haemul Pajeon (crispy seafood pancakes), and sizzling corn cheese. It is walk-in only, open until 2:00 AM most nights, and costs $$ (about $28 a head).
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