Japanese chain

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!

Daiso Japan @ Madang

Address: 621 S Western Avenue, #107, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: (213) 637-0336

DAISO is a popular chain of Japanese retail stores selling many items priced at $1.50 each. This branch in Koreatown is on the ground floor of the Madang Plaza. Items for sale: sun hats, cheap candy, snacks, bottled drinks…

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Coco Ichibanya

Address: 3500 West 6th Street, #110, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 375-7546

“Curry Rice” restaurant

Beard Papa’s

Address: 621 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles 90005
Phone: (213) 384-9400

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.

Yoshinoya – Olympic Boulevard

Address: 2897 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (213) 382-0184

Japanese-derived dishes in an American fast-food environment

Yoshinoya – Beverly, North Koreatown

Address: 4202 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004-4430
Phone: (213) 384-1557

Beef Bowls

Uncle Tetsu

Address: 3465 W 6th Street #170, Los Angeles, 90020

Bakery chain that specializes in Japanese cheesecake

Yoshinoya – Wilshire near Wilton

Address: 3959 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 385-9031

Chain that serves Japanese-derived dishes in an American fast-food environment.