SORIMMARA KOREATOWN PLAZA (소림마라 코리아타운 플라자)

Name: SORIMMARA KOREATOWN PLAZA (소림마라 코리아타운 플라자)
Address: Koreatown Plaza Food Court, 928 S Western Ave # 117, Los Angeles, California, 90006, US
Telephone: (213) 277-1879
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.4

$$ • Korean

Hours:
Koreatown Plaza Food Court, 928 S Western Ave # 117, Los Angeles
(213) 277-1879

About SORIMMARA KOREATOWN PLAZA (소림마라 코리아타운 플라자)

Sorimmara Koreatown Plaza offers Korean-style malatang and mala xiang guo, where the bowl is assembled for you, creating a fun surprise of ingredients like chewy glass noodles, vegetables, fish cake, and sausage. The malatang has an addicting numbing spice and rich, fantastic flavor. Diners can customize their spice level, with options ranging from level one to an intense "inferno" level. The Pork Guobaorou is a standout dish, noted for being perfectly crispity crunchy, though some find its sauce too sweet. Other menu items include a dry mala option, Rose Mara Xiang Guo—described by some as overly creamy and salty—and refreshing drinks like peach iced tea and grape ade, which help cool down the meal. The portions are generous. However, the restaurant's atmosphere is frequently criticized for its repetitive and distracting AI-generated music. Overall, it is a lively spot recommended for spice lovers seeking a bold and flavorful experience.