Korean Food in Koreatown: What to Order on Your First Visit
Koreatowns in LA, New York, Toronto, and Sydney are where most non-Koreans first eat real Korean food. This guide walks you through what to order, which restaurant styles exist, and the Korean words that help you read the menu.
Koreatowns — from LA's Wilshire Boulevard to 32nd Street in New York, Koreatown in Toronto, and Strathfield in Sydney — are where most non-Korean diners first meet the full range of Korean food. A single block usually has BBQ spots, noodle shops, stew houses, and dessert cafes side by side. This guide breaks down what each style of restaurant serves and what to order the first time you walk in.


