Coco Ichibanya
“Curry Rice” restaurant
Japanese Chains in Koreatown LA
Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast-food restaurant chain that supposedly has been in operation since 1899. It is the second-largest chain of gyūdon (beef bowl) restaurants in the world. There are at least two Yoshinoya locations in Koreatown. It’s a popular spot for cheap eats.
Beard Papa’s is a cream-puff chain from Japan. They’ve expanded quite a bit since their start in 1999 and there’s now a Beard Papa branch at the Madang Mall.
Daiso is a Japanese discount chain that’s like a dollar store, with most items priced at $1.50 a piece. The company says they now have 80 stores throughout the United States, including one in Koreatown!
“Curry Rice” restaurant
DAISO is a popular chain of Japanese retail stores selling many items priced at $1.92 each. This branch is at the Madang Mall. Items for sale: bags, disposable gloves, snacks, bottled drinks…
!!! $3 black folding umbrellas that work fine!!!
Bakery chain that specializes in Japanese cheesecake
Japanese-derived dishes in an American fast-food environment
International chain of cream puff stores started in Osaka, Japan.
Their trademark product is a choux pastry shell filled with whipped cream custard, available in vanilla, chocolate, and specialty flavors.
This location is at the Madang Mall on Western Avenue, just north of Wilshire Boulevard.
Beef Bowls
Chain that serves Japanese-derived dishes in an American fast-food environment.