Best and Worst of Ktown according to Yelp

The first thing I do when I try a new place is go on Yelp and read what others have to say about it. It pretty much eliminated bad experiences and allowed me to explore new places. I was on it today and was curious to see what the best and worst Koreatown venues were. I think Ktown213 should give out annual people's choice awards to these venues. Until we make it more official, here it is.

HIGHEST RATING (minimum 20 reviews)

1. Lasik Eye Center - Dr Joseph Lee 4.8

2. Yu Chun Chic Naeng Myun 4.3

3. Tofu Village 4.3

4. Cham Sut Gol 4.2

5. Han Bat Sul Lung Tang 4.2

6. Ma Dang Gook Soo 4.2

Lowest Rating (Minium 10 reviews)

1. Mr. Coffee 2.2

2. Pho Western 2.3

3. Shin Peking Restaurant 2.3

4. Elephant Snack Corner 2.3

5. Lollicup 2.5

MOST REVIEWED

1. Manna Korean BBQ 318 

2. Chosun Galbee 242 

3. Soot Bull Jeep 194 

4. BCD Tofu House 182 

5. El Cholo 173 

6. Village Pizzeria 173 

7. Papa Cristos C & K Importing 167 

8. Hodori Restaurant 162 

9. R Bar 143 

10. Tahoe Galbi 132 

11. Park's BBQ 128 

12. Corner Place 128 

13. Caffe Brass Monkey 123 

14. Mu Dung San 123 

15. Noshi Sushi 116 

16. Pinkberry 118 

17. Kyochon Chicken 113 

18. Wiltern Theatre 108 

19. Gui Rim Korean BBQ 96 

20. HMS Bounty 93 

21. Han Bat Sul Lung Tang 87 

22. Beverly Soon Tofu Restaurant 87 

23. Dong II Jang Restaurant 87 

24. Taylor's Steakhouse 84 

25. Soot Bul Gui Rim 2 84

Jamie Chung as Samurai Girl

My favorite reality girl, Jamie Chung (MTV Real World SD) is starring in her own show on ABC Family. The synopsis and previews look lame but I would seriously consider tuning in just to see Jamie in action. She also just wrapped up shooting DragonBall the Movie with Chow Yun Fat, set to open next year. Jamie will play ChiChi, the love interest of Goku.

Jose Canseco on Fox's Moment of Truth

America's favorite tattle tail will be on the Moment of Truth this season. Some of the questions that were asked...

Did you ever cheat on your wife?
Did you ever inject Mark Maguire with steroids?

SPOILER
Canseco reaches the 35k question and loses everything on, "Are you a cheater?" He answered "No" when the real answer was "Yes". He's threatening to sue FOX saying they tricked him.

Number One Club in Ktown

We recently ran a poll to see what people thought the number one K-town club of all time was. I honestly thought Velfarre, my personal favorite, would at least put up a fight for top honors with Le Cercle but it really wasn’t even close. I think our visitors are simply too young to remember how great Vels was.



Part of the appeal of Vels was that it was the most poppin’ K-town club during the peak of K-pop and Trance in LA. I’m talking about when DJ DOC, HOT, DIVA, COOL, UP, CLON and SES all made the charts on a consistent basis. When the intro to Better Off Alone would make people fight for the 4 corner speakers and the 3 rows of steps against the back wall under the brightly lit V-E-L-F-A-R-R-E sign. It wasn’t as big and the décor wasn’t as nice as Le Cercle, but you'd still put up with Tiny’s dirty stares and condescending remarks at the door because that was the place to be on the weekends.

Part of me always hoped that they would resolve their 10 year battle to obtain proper licenses and reopen its doors to old fogies that want to relive their glory days. I recently took a walk down memory lane and drove by it only to see a foofoo French Restaurant. I hope they realize that the only escargot we eat in K-town is Gorbangyi and bring my club back.

LifeHouse at Le Cercle

The group that brought us countless hits visit Le Cercle for the first time. Check out this video produced by Daniel Cho.

Part 3


Part 1 (Intro and DeetGorMok)


Part 2


Finale