Bento Bae – Closed
Replaced by Kopan Ramen on the second floor of 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.
Replaced by Kopan Ramen on the second floor of Madang Mall.
Franchise of a chain of boba places that’s been operating in Southern California since 2003.
Restaurant chain known for Japanese-style curry and spaghetti.
Located on the second floor of the Madang Mall.
UPDATE: LeeKaJa HairBis took over the space in September 2016. Hair salon on the second floor of the Madang Plaza on Western, just north of Wilshire. Open seven days a week, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm.
As of 2016, this Tom n Toms branch at the Madang Mall has closed and been replaced by Klat.
South Korean burger restaurant chain founded and owned by celebrity Jung Hyung-Don. His nickname on television is Doni; hence, the name of the business.
The prominent item on the menu is the bulgogi burger.
Franchise food stall inside the H-Mart supermarket at Madang Mall.
Closed in 2015 and the space was taken over by the Ktown Eatery serving Korean food favorites.
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.
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 […]