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Casual Bite

Wako Donkatsu

Open

Pico-Union, Los Angeles

"crispy cutlets and a secret sauce that keeps folks coming back"
Owner Jane, a single mom from South Korea, built it in the '90s
Open most holidays, a lifesaver when everywhere else is closed

A Koreatown institution for 25+ years, family-run Wako Donkatsu piles plates high with Korean-style pork cutlets. Grind your own sesame sauce at the table for the full ritual.

They recommend it:

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What are you into?

  • Family-run institution
  • Generous portions
  • Grind-your-own sauce
  • Koreatown classic
  • Pico-Union
  • Los Angeles

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