Hidden Gem in DTLA serving Hawaiian/Korean ✨
@eatbrokenmouth - Has someone taken you to the hidden gem serving unique KOREAN/HAWAIIAN-style food in Downtown LA?!
Food so good it broke da mout! This is Broken Mouth and it’s founded and operated by local Hawaii boy, Tim Lee. He’s Korean by blood, Hawaiian by heart. Born and raised in Oahu. I discovered this spot and SOOO GLAD I did! If you’re dating someone who loves Hawaiian and Korean flavors then is a no brainer to pick up/deliver to them and make their day ☺️
Here is what I ordered:
- Teri Chicken - grilled teriyaki chicken thighs
- Egged Rib-Eye Beef Slices with meat jun sauce
- Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Crispy Tofu with lee’s hot sauce
- Local breakfast made with grilled Portuguese sausage, two sunny-side up eggs
- Spam musubi Seaweed-wrapped spam on purple rice
Sides:
- Cucumber KimChi made with fresh cucumbers, red onions and chili flakes
- Potato-Mac salad
- Korean greens
- Purple Rice
Everything is served ALL DAY. Everything is affordable and delicious.
***Ordering ahead of time is recommended, wait times could be up to 90 minutes.
Supporting small business small businesses ✊
Address: 718 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Alright, now that you know this spot exists, who are you taking? Tag them and say let’s go! #firstdateguide
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Okay, so I just had to share more about why Broken Mouth isn't just another spot on the 'DTLA restaurants' list – it's truly in a league of its own for Hawaiian-Korean food! When you're searching for 'hawaiian food near me' or something with 'authentic hawaiian flavors', you might not expect to find this kind of magic tucked away in Downtown LA, but trust me, it delivers. What sets Chef Tim Lee's vision apart is how he perfectly blends his Hawaiian upbringing with his Korean heritage. It's not just two cuisines slapped together; it's a thoughtful, delicious marriage. Take the Egged Rib-Eye Beef Slices with that incredible meat JUN sauce – it's a testament to Korean flavors, but done with a unique flair that feels distinctly 'Broken Mouth'. And the TERI CHICKEN? Grilled to perfection, those TERIYAKI THIGHS are seriously juicy. I can practically taste them again just thinking about it! For anyone looking for some of the best GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP or even fantastic plant-based options like the CRISPY TOFU with Lee's hot sauce, you're in for a treat. The texture on that CRISPY tofu is just *chef's kiss*! And don't even get me started on the sides. Their Cucumber KIMCHI? So fresh and crunchy, it complements everything beautifully. And getting a side of Purple RICE just makes the whole plate feel complete. One thing I absolutely love about Broken Mouth is its accessibility. You can literally get amazing food like the LOCAL BREAKFAST (Portuguese sausage and sunny-side up eggs – yes, please!) or a classic SPAM MUSUBI ALL DAY. Seriously, whether it's lunch or an early dinner, they've got you covered. Plus, the prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality and portions you get in Los Angeles. It makes supporting this small business feel even better. A quick tip for first-timers: definitely order ahead! They mean it when they say wait times could be up to 90 MINUTES because this place is popular, and rightly so. But even with a wait, it's 100% worth it. You'll find it easily at 718 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014. NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN DOWNTOWN LA and craving something truly special, skip the usual spots and head straight to Broken Mouth. It's truly one of the hidden GEMS in the city, ready to break da MOUTH with flavor!
