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Yangban is a chic Arts District gem serving playful Korean-American bites and stellar cocktails in a stylish setting, perfect for celebratory feasts.
"This Korean deli in the Arts District is just about as casual as a college dining hall, so there’s little to no chance your Val-Day “pal” will get the wrong idea. We recommend grabbing a table and a round of drinks first, and then heading back to the counter to order your food. From spicy kimchi pozole and chilled acorn noodles in shirodashi vinaigrette, to warm, doughy potato bread, the food at Yangban is exceptional and unlike anything you can really find in LA right now." - nikko duren
"Owned by Katianna and John Hong, this restaurant features modern Korean-American cuisine." - Michael He
"A Los Angeles-based restaurant where chef Katianna Hong uses steaming to optimize texture and flavor, creating dishes like matzo ball mandu and broccoli banchan with ginger-soy-yuzu vinaigrette." - ByAmiel Stanek
"A Korean-American restaurant in Los Angeles where contestant Katianna Hong is a chef and partner." - Eater Staff
"A genre-bending Korean American restaurant in Los Angeles, known for dishes like matzo ball mandu, gochujang braised black cod, and Yangban fried chicken wings. It opened in 2022 and is currently temporarily closed for renovations." - Rebecca Roland
