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K-town LA: Food & Entertainment, Part 1

May 23, 2013

This week on KWOW we take a close look at the Koreatown scenes from Anthony Bourdain’s new show “Parts Unknown.” In addition Professor Oh reveals a handful of drool-inducing hotspots!

The map below is a summary. For details, refer to KWOW episode 89 above.

KOREAN FOOD
1. BCD Tofu House
2. Beverly Soondubu
3. Dong Il Jang
4. Hodori
5. Jang Teo Bossam
6. Kobawoo House
7. Madang Gooksu
8. Palsaik
9. Plaza Mandarin House
10. Toebang

*Palsaik on Western Avenue. Their eight flavors of pork include garlic, red pepper paste, wine, curry and herb. Recent addition to the family: smoked flavor.*

FUSION
11. Caffe Village
12. Mr. Pizza

KARAOKE
13. Bobos Karaoke
14. Rosen
15. Star Light

TEA & STUDY
16. Hwa Sun Ji
17. Tom N Toms

*Vegans & carnivores unite at Genwa. This Korean BBQ joint's got a rainbow of sidedishes and vegetarian options!*

OTHER
18. Gangnam Style Bar
19. Kim MeHee Hanbok
20. Music Plaza
21. The Korean Book Center
22. Western Inn

PLAZAS
23. Chapman Plaza
24. Koreatown Plaza
25. Koreatown Galleria

Roy Choi's 6 Restaurants & Eateries

May 21, 2013

Are you a foodie? Visiting Los Angeles? Love chasing down them food trucks? Here's a list of Roy Choi eateries:

A-Frame
12565 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-7700
http://www.aframela.com

Interior of A-Frame (Source: A-Frame) — Interior of A-Frame (Source: *A-Frame)*

Chego
727 N Broadway, Unit 117
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 380-8680
http://eatchego.com/

The Leafy T at Chego (Source: Chego) — The Leafy T at Chego *(Source: Chego)*

Kogi BBQ Truck
Multiple traveling trucks.
Check the website for latest locations.
http://www.kogibbq.com

Kogi BBQ Truck serves kimchi quesadillas, short rib tacos, Sriracha bars and more (Source: Kogi BBQ). — Kogi BBQ Truck serves kimchi quesadillas, short rib tacos, Sriracha bars and more (*Source: Kogi BBQ*).

Alibi
12236 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-9300
http://www.alibiroomla.com
Can’t catch a Kogi truck?
Kogi items can be found on the Alibi menu.

Storefront of Alibi Room (Source: Alibi Room) — Storefront of Alibi Room *(Source: Alibi Room)*

Interior of Alibi Room (Source: Alibi Room) — Interior of Alibi Room *(Source: Alibi Room)*

Sunny Spot
822 Washington Blvd
Venice, CA 90292
(310) 448-8884
http://www.sunnyspotvenice.com
Must try their “Muh-F*K*N Mofongo”!

Two-Fisted Burgerat Sunny Spot. Open sesame!

We Be Yammin' Sweet Potato Tart at Sunny Spot.

POT at The Line Hotel
3515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
http://www.eatatpot.com

All the hot pots on the menu at POT (Photo: Rick Poon) — All the hot pots on the menu at POT *(Photo: Rick Poon)*

Interior of POT (Source: FirstWeFeast) — Interior of POT *(Source: FirstWeFeast)*

The Annual Chunhyang Festival

May 16, 2013

The Chunhyang Festival is held every April in Namwon, celebrating the famous folktale of Chunhyang. Attendees enjoy traditional music, colorful parades, swing riding, sijo poetry, participate in old-school games and watch a beauty contest where local females dress up in hanbok. In previous years, SHINee and other Kpop artists performed at the festival. Can't wait to attend the festival? Watch the recap below from 2012:

The Pungmul Parade (Korean folk music) from the Chunhyang Festival 2012:

Dear SHINee fans, here's your hubbies performing at the event:

More about the Chunhyang Festival:
Korea Tourism
Seoul Magazine