We’re venturing to Koreatown, so it’d be a crime to not start off with one of our favorite boba spots. Follow it by grabbing some Korean snacks at California Market, and head to the rooftop to share them. Close out the night at a karaoke bar.
Grab boba at Heuk Hwa Dang
📍 621 S Western Ave G01, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Everybody loves a sweet treat. Head to Heuk Hwa Dang, a popular South Korean boba shop nestled in the Madang Courtyard. Specializing in brown sugar bubble tea, HHD prides itself on high-quality ingredients and is known as Korea’s #1 Bubble Tea.
Know Before You Go
✔ Their menu extends beyond bubble tea; try their freshly baked ‘croffles’ (croissant-waffles) and other unique desserts.
✔ Open until 10 PM.
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Pick out snacks to share on the rooftop of California Market
📍 450 S Western Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA 90020
California Market is the ultimate stop for unique Korean snacks. But the real secret is their food court located on the roof. Pick out some snacks to try in the market, and then head upstairs to enjoy them in the open air.
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✔ Free parking, a rare find in K-Town.
✔ The grocery store is open until midnight, perfect for late night munchies.
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Hit the karaoke dive bar at Brass Monkey
📍 3440 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
We’re ending the night on a high note at Brass Monkey, one of the most infamous karaoke dives in the city. Expect a comprehensive songbook and a cozy atmosphere, and don’t forget to submit your song choices early, as wait times can be lengthy.
✔ On weekends, it’s not just a karaoke night, it transforms into a dance party with an electric atmosphere.
✔ Drinks are heavy-handed and reasonably priced.
✔ The parking garage accepts validated parking tickets, so you’re on designated driver duty, make sure it gets validated properly.
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