soymilk

Soymilk in Koreatown, Los Angeles… 두유

Soy Milk is a very popular drink for children in South Korea, where they are given tetrapak boxes to enjoy. The type of soymilk widely available in SoKor is cream-colored, different from the pure white that is seen in the United States.

In recent years, cafes in Koreatown have started offering soymilk as an option in drinks for newly arrived hipster adults.

You can buy soymilk packaged in small and large tetra-packs at any Korean supermarket like H Mart or Galleria Market. The most popular lonstanding brand is arguably Vegemil (베지밀), which now has banana-flavored and black-bean versions.

California / Gaju Market

Address: 450 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 382-9444

New edifice in the old space of Gaju Market on the northeast corner of 5th & Western

Hannam Chain Supermarket

Address: 2740 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (213) 382-2922

Korean supermarket known for discounted produce, meats, and liquor like soju.

Cafe Loft

Address: 3882 West 6th Street, Los Angeles CA 90020
Phone: (213) 383-3006

Quiet “study” cafe

Galleria Market on Olympic

Address: 3250 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: 323-733-3800

Clean and extensive supermarket with an emphasis on Korean products, including freshly prepared banchan (side dishes) and Korean ingredients packed and ready to combine for meals.

Galleria Market on Vermont

Address: 440 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 427-6266

Korean-focused supermarket

Nicole’s Cafe

Address: 928 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (213) 380-4717

Located inside Koreatown Plaza near the food court downstairs.

HK Market

Address: 124 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 469-8934

An old, fairly large Korean supermarket on Western Avenue, just south of Beverly Boulevard.