Madang 621 – Closed
Closed in early July 2015.
MaDang621 was a Korean BBQ restaurant that opened in October 2011 in the space where Bann Restaurant used to be. The number in the name “Madang 621” comes from its address on Western Avenue.
Madang Mall
A mecca in Los Angeles for fans of Asian pop culture, Madang Mall (마당몰 엘에이) is a small three-story shopping and entertainment complex located on Western Avenue, just a few steps north of Wilshire Boulevard.
The parking entrance is on the street called Manhattan Place, which is one block west of Western Avenue.
There is a movie theater on the top floor that shows both American and South Korean movies — with subtitles.
Korean snacks and food items such as fresh ingredients for traditional dishes can be bought from a small branch of the Asian supermarket chain HMart, located below ground level of the Madang.
Popular South Koreans brands of cosmetics and beauty products, such as those endorsed by Kdrama and Kpop idols, can be purchased at a store branch of Cosmetic World.
“The Face Shop” Opens at Madang
The South Korean skincare and cosmetics retailer THE FACE SHOP has soft-opened its newest branch at the Madang Plaza. (July 2013) Known for its “Natural Story” tagline and the prominent representation of celebrity Kim Hyun-Joong, the store will hold its formal grand opening the weekend of August 3-4, 2013. This is the third location of […]
Little Prince Kids Restaurant – Cancelled
As of early 2013, the signs for the Little Prince restaurant have been taken down.
Bann Restaurant – Closed
UPDATE: New ownership in the fall of 2011 but with the same manager. Name changed to Madang 621 Korean BBQ Restaurant in September/October. Upscale Korean restaurant with a slightly modern but not inaccessible take on traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap, kalbi jjim, etc. Dessert menu includes a trio of creme brulee flavors. Bann was last inspected […]
Cake House @ Madang — Cancelled
Sign went up at the Madang Courtyard in July 2011. Was taken down, then Paris Baguette entered the space.