Olympic-Serrano Plaza

 

Yu Chun Chic Naengmyun

Address: 3185 W Olympic Blvd
Phone Number: 213-382-3815

Yoocheon is Korean restaurant whose specialty is chik naeng-myeon (cold noodles with the main ingredient being arrowroot, not the usual buckwheat).

Insadong Korean Restaurant

Insadong Korean Restaurant – Closed

Address: 3189 W Olympic Blvd
Phone Number: (213) 380-7070

Opened in March 2013 in the former space of MABANG restaurant in a slightly hidden corner of Olympic Serrano Plaza. Combo A on the BBQ menu is $59.99. Lunch specials 11am-3pm are $9.99 per order (minimum two orders, so bring a friend). Dwenjang-jjiage, Kimchi stew, Galbi-tang, Yukgaejang, Dolsot Bibimbap, Yuksu bulgogi, Godeungeo jorim (braised mackerel with radish), Yangnyeom gaejang (fresh crab marinated in seasonings) *No longer serves “Macau” shabu-shabu, which had been the house specialty of Mabang.

In 2010, the Los Angeles City Council formally declared Koreatown's borders as Western Avenue, Olympic Boulevard, Vermont Avenue, and 3rd Street, with a business corridor on Western from 3rd to Rosewood Avenue.