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I was in self care heaven omggg. Location is Revive Scalp Lounge in Rowland Heights! I got the 75 minute head spa treatment. They also have a 45 minute lymphatic drainage facial if you wanna treat yourself even more!! Parking 🅿️: free large lot #headspa #scalpspa #selfcare #massage #facial #rowlandheights #hairtreatment #thingstodoinla 2025-08-23 21:25:38 I was in self care h.. 609 -96% 27 -70%
my third korean banchan recipe!! This spicy cucumber is crunchy, garlicky, addicting and perfectly spicy! This banchan (side dish) is called oi muchim and is surprisingly easy to prepare! Serve cold and store in fridge. This will last for up to 3-4 days. TIP: Use Persian cucumbers for best results! And don’t skip the salting step! This helps get the excess water out. MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people): — 5 or 6 Persian cucumbers — 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar — 1.5 tbsp sesame oil — 1 tbsp soy sauce — 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 3-4 garlic cloves) — gochugaru — 2 tbsp sesame seeds — salt (OPTIONAL - taste first! You may not need it!) #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #easyrecipe #banchan #cucumber #kimchi #sidedish 2025-08-21 05:32:41 my thir.. 8,722 -44% 62 -32%
PSA my favorite drink this summer!! kinda like an Arnold Palmer but WAY BETTER. Pls try it im obsessed lol. It’s from Odd One Out, which just opened a new location in Ktown LA! They also have locations in Sawtelle, Santa Monica and Pasadena. This tea shop is award-winning and from Taiwan, aka the birthplace of boba! To me, the wintermelon lemon tea is special because the drink also comes with winter melon silk boba which is SO chewy and SO unique!!! it’s also one of their most affordable drinks at $5.50! My top 3 recommendations are….the wintermelon lemon tea, the champion milk tea with boba (amazing if you love a slightly sweet, floral red oolong tea) and the yuzu osmanthus tea (so refreshing and you can really gauge the quality from their small batch tea leaves here! The Golden Buddha is also really good :) #oddoneoutpartner #wintermelon #boba #fruittea #milktea #ktownla #losangelesfood 2025-08-16 21:12:07 PSA my favorite dri.. 401 -97% 27 -70%
my first coffee omakase! And straight from Seoul! Would you try it?! one of my all time cozy cafes in LA, Cafe Loft, hosted this guided coffee tasting with 5 courses and 2 desserts! They hit all the elements! Presentation, quality, variety and so many interesting flavors like mugwort, ginger, and cinnamon. I hope to do this again when im back in Korea since coffee culture is so strong there! #coffeeomakase #coffeetasting #espresso #koreancafe #seoulcafe #thingstodoinla 2025-08-14 05:32:49 my first coffee omakase! .. 1,540 -90% 48 -47%
another easy DELICIOUS korean banchan recipe!! This one is called kongnamul muchim, or korean soybean sprouts! You’ll find these often served at authentic korean restaurants as a free side dish and they are SO satisfying to make at home! Plus, they’re super healthy and nutritious with lots of fiber! TIP: You can find these at any asian grocery store. If you’re not going to cook with them asap, store them in the fridge in cold water and they’ll stay fresh for MUCH longer! TIP: To save time, you can skip the “pruning” step where you snap off the stringy roots. For me, though, I’ve always seen it as the korean equivalent of folding laundry while watching tv lmao MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people): — 1.5 tbsp sesame oil — 2-3 cloves minced garlic (1 tbsp) — 2-3 chopped green onions — 1 tbsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL) — 3/4 tsp salt — sesame seeds to taste #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #beansprouts #easyrecipes #fiber 2025-08-09 21:06:38 .. 17,153 +10% 101 +12%
A 13-course dumpling omakase of my DREAMS! So many different flavors, styles, fillings and sauces. All tied to different stories, inspirations, and Asian cultures. chefbaobae is truly a dumpling master and this was such an incredible food experience. We kept joking that watching her cook each course of the tasting menu was like being at the chef’s counter!! My favorite dumplings were: the short rib chimichurri, spicy mala cream, lobster soup dumpling and the sheng jian bao. Truly, insanely delicious. One of a kind. Watch for the whole ~fine dining~ experience recap and check out my girl’s page as she brings this dumpling omakase to life in LA!! #dumplings #omakase #finedining #tastingmenu #asianfood #soupdumplings 2025-08-07 05:28:48 A 13-course dumpling .. 6,515 -58% 97 +7%
Hot take this is the best dine LA deal this year!! AND they’re in Ktown so ofc I had to make a review! Lasung Tofu is known for their sundubu jigae (spicy tofu stew) and pot rice. I went for lunch to try the 5-course menu that includes the typical banchan, small seafood or kimchi pancake, large dolsot bibimbap, LA galbi, two tofu stews and matcha cream top dessert from Rok!!! Iykyk Rok is a new, trendy and incredibly popular matcha spot in LA! Their duo matcha is most popular and known to be some of the best in SoCal. FINAL VERDICTS: Price and value are 10/10! Food is 8.5/10! Definitely worth visiting overall :) Parking 🅿️: free street parking OR parking garage valet for a few dollars! #sundubu #dinela #losangelesfood #koreanfood #matcha #koreatown 2025-08-01 21:16:08 Hot take this is t.. 5,613 -64% 64 -29%
I’ve LOVED spinach since childhood and this korean banchan is why!!! This recipe makes for the perfect side dish for 2 people and is easily customizable to your taste. It also lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days and is best served chilled! TIP: This dish is traditionally made with regular spinach, NOT baby spinach. However, I’ve tested both and to me, it’s fine to use either. Baby spinach is MUCH easier to find in the store and may be more accessible so I based this recipe around that! TIP: When deciding on your portion, a good rule of thumb is one bag or box of spinach will serve one person! Measurements (for 2 people): — 2 bags or boxes of spinach — 2-3 tsp sesame oil — 2-3 tsp soy sauce — 2-4 cloves of minced garlic — chopped green onions to taste — sesame seeds to taste — gochugaru (korean red chili flakes) to taste — pinch of salt #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #spinach #easyrecipes 2025-07-31 05:29:12 I’v.. 276,694 +1,673% 734 +711%
how do we feel about this “trend”? and are there any dishes in your culture like this? Pyongyang naengmyeon is such a unique Korean dish that’s delicate, refreshing and best appreciated over time. It’s not a huge flavor explosion at first bite, but it becomes so delicious the more you eat it! It’s also a wonderful nod to tradition and Korean history. Super worth trying!! I tagged the restaurant I went to, Seogwan by Yellow Cow, in Ktown LA!! Theirs is LEGIT so good!! I paid $26 total :) #naengmyeon #koreatown #koreanfood 2025-07-26 21:02:10 how do we feel .. 2,311 -85% 88 -3%
new trendy cafe in Ktown with freeee parking!! They’re known for matcha and einspanners and I finally went after seeing so many videos on this new LA hotspot! They’ve got 11 specialty drinks plus some desserts, like tiramisu and Basque cheesecake. I highly recommend the Creamed Up, Blueberry Matcha and Pine Fizz!! My favorite is the blueberry matcha though. They use ceremonial grade matcha from Japan and the drink is so, so pretty. The vibes are GORGEOUS and super aesthetic. It feels just like cafe hopping in Seoul with airy, modern and beautiful accents. Parking 🅿️: Free large sized lot! #ktownla #koreatown #koreancafe #coffee #losangeles #matcha #matchalatte 2025-07-24 03:31:33 new trendy cafe .. 1,099 -93% 40 -56%
Korean silken tofu is a A TRUE 5-minute recipe!! It’s super delicious, beginner friendly and perfectly low effort. TIP: I personally think it tastes way better warm than chilled, but you CAN eat it straight out of the tofu packet! INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS 1 tbsp soy sauce Splash of sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated 1 tbsp green onions 1-2 tsp chili crunch Sesame seeds to taste Serve with rice to make it more of a complete meal :) #easyrecipes #koreanfood #cheapmeals #koreancooking #lunchideas #vegetarian #cookwithme #tofu 2025-07-19 21:03:47 Korean silken tofu is a.. 22,165 +42% 113 +25%
Sharing a local family owned gem that I LOVE!! Their pastas are genuinely SO good and perfect for when you don’t wanna go all out for an expensive Italian date night vibe! Their OG location in Mid-City is no frills and located in a small strip mall with just a few sit-down tables, but they do have a much nicer, more aesthetic location in Culver City and a new Orange County location, too!! Highly recommend the salmon and cream pasta with tagliatelle, the pesto with burrata, and the tiramisu! I also love the garlicky clam pasta. The burrata portion is HUGE and all their pastas are handmade each morning using Italian flour! Parking 🅿️: free mid-size lot, usually a few spaces available! #pasta #pastasisterspartner #italianfood #tiramisu #losangeles #culvercity #10yearsofpastasisters #orangecounty 2025-07-17 05:32:41 Sharing a local fa.. 1,348 -91% 76 -16%
review & ranking of Out of Ordi’s korean salt bread! They literally sell out every day 😭 and this cafe went viral BEFORE they even opened! The lines are atrocious, but highly recommend trying!! It’s the best salt bread I’ve had in the states and the flavors are impeccable! TIP: go on a weekday 20 min before opening! I saw a drastic difference in the line atp Watch for my full ranking, but PLEASEEEE try the pistachio flavor!!! I’m not even big on pistachio but it BLEW ME AWAY! Parking 🅿️: free medium-sized lot or street parking! Also, Zion Market is directly across the street 😉 #saltbread #dessert #koreatown #ktownla #losangelesfood #laeats #matcha 2025-07-12 21:08:56 review.. 4,767 -69% 76 -16%
dakgalbi is such a fan favorite korean dish so here’s an EASY way to make it at home! My recipe is purposely made simple and approachable while still preserving the authentic, delicious taste. In restaurants, it’s typically made in a large pan and served family style. This recipe serves 2-3 people. Think of it as spicy stir fried chicken with veggies. Elevate with perilla leaf (the true Korean way!), melty mozzarella cheese and of course, green onions. MARINADE 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 cup of water 2 tablespoons gochujang 5 tablespoons gochugaru 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves) 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey Black pepper to taste VEGGIES 1/3 of a Cabbage 1 white or yellow onion 1-2 carrots + Korean rice cakes (tteok) #chickenrecipes #koreanfood #koreancooking #dakgalbi #easyrecipes #cookwithme 2025-07-10 03:31:25 dakgalbi is such a fa.. 1,571 -90% 46 -49%
#ad #resyambassador Super unique dining experience! I went to a Resy Dream Teams Dinner at Quarter Sheets. This one-night-only event paired Chef Aaron Lindell (co-owner of Quarter Sheets) and pastry chef Hannah Ziskin with their DREAM collaborator, Jacques Pépin! Aaron spent childhood summers watching Jacques on PBS and it was super special to see them collaborate on a four-course tasting menu. This event was incredibly unique and lovely. You can explore resy for more events and experiences like this one. Must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. 2025-07-04 05:34:48 #ad #resyambassador Supe.. 351 -98% 53 -41%
new kbbq in Ktown with free easyyyy parking! Ofc I had to go and see how the meat is! Mountain San BBQ is on the 3rd floor of Koreatown Plaza (KTP). This spot is not AYCE (my preference tbh!) and they offer plenty of combos that work for both beef and pork lovers. All beef is USDA Prime. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Mountain is actually one of LA’s OLDEST korean restaurants. They’ve been around since the 1970s! They had Mountain Noodles and Mountain Soup and combined both concepts within the new Mountain San BBQ. I recommend: — ANY meat combo! All the beef and pork I had was SO GOOD — GREEN ONION SALAD!!! — Korean cold noodles — abalone porridge Only thing I wasn’t impressed by was the stew (doenjang jigae). I do wish they offered fried rice at the end! #koreanbbq #kbbq #losangelesfood #koreatownplaza #ktownla #galbi #samgyupsal 2025-06-28 21:16:36 new kbbq .. 2,714 -83% 49 -46%
FINALLY tried tigawok!! They do suuuuper affordable mini bowls of chinese food, and their menu includes both chinese American (orange peel chicken) and authentic chinese dishes (tomato and egg, spicy Hunan beef, etc.). 📍Their OG location is in Sawtelle but they JUST opened a new one in Burbank that’s super nice with tons of seating!! Free parking too. My top recommendations: the spicy beef, orange peel chicken, tomato and egg and Brussel sprouts!! #chinesefood #tigawokpartner #cheapeats #losangelesfood #burbank #sawtelle #orangechicken #spicyfood 2025-06-26 03:38:00 FINALLY tried tigawo.. 1,505 -90% 55 -39%
the viral carrot ribbon salad TWO WAYS 🥗🥕 The crunch and texture is SO good and I think this recipe would also work perfectly with cucumbers! OG recipe is by cassyeungmoney !! Ingredients & Measurements: ASIAN STYLE: — 2-3 large carrots — 1 tbsp soy sauce — 1 tbsp rice vinegar — 1 tbsp sesame oil — 3 cloves grated garlic — 1 tbsp chili crunch — green onions & sesame seeds to taste AMERICAN STYLE: — 2-3 large carrots — 1 tbsp red wine vinegar — 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil — 3 cloves grated garlic — 0.5 tbsp of Calabrian chili (OPTIONAL) — thinly sliced red onion to taste — chopped fresh dill to taste — salt & pepper to taste #carrotsalad #summersalad #easyrecipes #lunchideas #healthyrecipes #cookwithme 2025-06-19 03:31:49 .. 12,445 -20% 77 -15%
honestly coco HITS THE SPOT after a long day 😮‍💨 this is one of my go-to’s for when I want something hearty, reliable, affordable, and filling!!! They’re a gem where you spend $20 for a good ass meal. I go to the Ktown location but they’ve got so many around the world! Parking 🅿️: FREE for two hours! and in the busiest part of Ktown too 👀 I always get the pork cutlet curry, add veggies, add mozzarella cheese. The omelettes are great, too, and the keema curry is surprisingly great if you’re looking for more of an Indian-style curry. ALSO - Highly recommend this spot for when you’re traveling in Japan!!! They have actual salads on the menu and the veggies will really help you out 😫 vegetables are NOTORIOUSLY hard to find in Japan #cocoichibanya #cocoichibanyapartner #japanesecurry #losangelesfood #japanesefood #japantravel #porkcutlet #vegetarian 2025-06-17 03:35:26 .. 2,966 -81% 65 -28%
a new fave of mine for chinese food in Ktown!!! the soups are SOOOO good! Not only that, portions are great for the price point and ALL the rice is free. Fish with you is located on 6th St in one of Ktown’s busiest plazas (and worst parking nightmare lol) among popular favorites like Sun Nong Dan, Hangari Kalguksu and Louders. They specialize in sichuan style pickled fish stews. The name can sound daunting but I promise, the flavor is AMAZING. Rich, bold, spicy and tangy. Highly recommend the $20 signature hot oil sauerkraut stew with snakehead fish and the $20 golden soup beef slices! The $7 crispy fried pork is also REALLY good and a great bang for your buck! Next time I wanna try the rice cakes with brown sugar. #chinesefood #ktownla #sichuan #losangeles #laeats #suancaiyu 2025-06-12 07:24:27 a new fave of mine for .. 2,712 -83% 68 -25%
Calabrian roast chicken is 100/10 SOOO GOOD! I have this homestyle dish on rotation EVERY WEEK because it’s super easy, healthy and delicious. Plus, great for leftovers! This recipe feeds 2-4 people. INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS: — 4-5 potatoes (~1.5 pounds) — 2 tomatoes — 1 red onion — Half a zucchini (OPTIONAL) — 4 skin-on chicken thighs — 3 teaspoons salt — 2-3 teaspoons pepper — 3 cloves of minced garlic — 2 Calabrian chili peppers — 1 teaspoon dried oregano — healthy swig of olive oil Tips: if you opt for chicken breast instead, your meat will cook much faster than the veggies and will need to be removed early! Use a meat thermometer always :) Lastly, this recipe is highly inspired by the pollo a la calabrese recipe in the cookbook “My Calabria”! I almost exclusively cook Asian dishes so you KNOW this one’s good! 😆 #chickenrecipe #roastchicken #sheetpandinner #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #dinnerideas #cookwithme #calabrianfood 2025-06-07 21:24:23 .. 745 -95% 26 -71%
the perfect girl date!! And it’s basically like build a bear meets squishmallow?! I took a super unique plushie making workshop in Pasadena with my girls ❤️ It takes about 90 minutes total and you truly make your plushy from scratch and take it home same day. It’s basically knitting but no experience needed! The accessories are crocheted and it’s $68 per person! My friends made a purple cat and pink bear while I made a white dog to match my dog Mandu! 📍Plushumi #diy #thingstodoinla #squishmallow #dateidea #losangeles #pasadena #knitting #crocheting 2025-06-05 03:36:54 the perfect .. 14,021 -10% 90 -1%
it’s like a Japanese Twinkie!! bought this tokyo banana treat from Hmart and had NO idea it’s actually a super popular and viral souvenir food from Tokyo! It’s basically a cream filled dessert pastry that’s not too sweet and very craveable. Would you try?! #banana #tokyobanana #japantravel #japanfood #viralfood #dessert #hmartfinds 2025-05-29 03:25:38 it’s like a Japan.. 670 -96% 61 -33%
this class teaches how to make the viral vintage heart cakes and it was so much fun!! I LOVE activity-based hangouts and my cake honestly turned out much better than I imagined! This was at the Sweet Spot Workshop. The workshop takes about 2 hours and comes with all the supplies needed, so no upcharges! The instructor demos everything step by step with various piping techniques, then you basically get full creative control of how your cake turns out. HIGHLY recommend going into the class with some inspo pics ready! Loved this class and highly recommend. I also think it’d be a really cute mother-daughter activity :) #diy #vintageheartcake #cakedecorating #thingstodoinla #losangeles #dateidea 2025-05-27 03:24:04 this class teaches how .. 1,065 -93% 32 -65%
PSA sweetgreen is finally open in Koreatown!! I’ve loved them since 2018 🥹❤️ #sweetgreenpartner They’ve got GREAT salads, warm bowls and protein plates that are genuinely delicious. And, they’re super transparent about where their ingredients are sourced (aka local farmers)! I’m so so happy they’re back open in Ktown LA!! If you don’t know what to get, I highly recommend the crispy rice bowl with chicken and the Korean barbecue steak bowl. Or, go with the make your own bowl option! This new location is at 3501 W 6th St. Open daily from 10:30 am to 10 pm. #sweetgreen #losangeles #koreatownla #salads 2025-05-22 03:36:54 PSA sw.. 463 -97% 88 -3%

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