Chong's Sesame Oil
Oil store · Koreatown
3560 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Highlights
Tucked behind Pollo Alla Brasa in Koreatown, Mr. Chong’s serves up the best house-made sesame oil in L.A., rich in flavor and aroma.
Tucked behind Pollo Alla Brasa in Koreatown, Mr. Chong’s serves up the best house-made sesame oil in L.A., rich in flavor and aroma.
"The taste of freshly pressed sesame oil is distinct—nutty, a little smoky, and deeply savory. The seeds for this particular oil come from El Salvador, and the owner (simply known as Mr. Chong) roasts and presses them himself. Add a splash of it in dressings and stir-fries and you’ll never go back to the mass-produced stuff again. Like many of Koreatown’s gems, Chong’s is hidden (it’s behind Pollo Alla Brasa). It’s the best sesame oil you’ll find in Los Angeles."
Lo Amelia
Miguel Ángel Gálvez Perez
