Open Market
Sandwich shop · Koreatown
3339 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Sandwiches, coffee, market, wine, and events in Koreatown
Sandwiches, coffee, market, wine, and events in Koreatown
"When LA residents talk about one of the best bites in the city, they are likely talking about the Normandie brisket sandwich. Chef Andrew Marco says the sandwich is based on Japanese broth flavors from the Yoshinoya chain and Philippe the Original’s signature French dip sandwich with provolone, mustard, mayo, ginger pickled radish, scallions, and a side of au jus for dipping or sipping." - Mona Holmes
"Calling something the best of any genre is a big claim, but I stand by my choice in naming Open Market’s Kenmore sandwich the best in Los Angeles. It’s a tuna sandwich unlike any other, imbuing the tuna salad with the flavor of gimbap, and sandwiching them between soft brioche reminiscent of slices of challah a Jewish deli would serve its sandwiches on. There must be at least a full inch of tuna between each plush slice of bread, dotted with seaweed and radish making it almost look like a pointillist painting from the right angle. The perilla on top is an unexpected addition but brings a green, earthy flavor, while a thick slice of cheese is the right type of fatty contrast. — Rebecca Roland, editor" - Eater Staff
"For a community art night I plan to check Open Market, which is hosting a Halloween edition of its First Fridays on November 1 with the burger pop-up Softies providing food and costumes encouraged; it is walk-ins only." - Rebecca Roland
"When in Koreatown, always duck into Open Market for breakfast. A big draw is the restaurant’s strong coffee, the milk bun OM breakfast sandwich satisfies. It’s made with a house-made sausage patty, cheddar cheese, fried egg, arugula, pickled fennel, harissa tomato jam, and a healthy smear of paprika aioli." - Eater Staff
"Recently hosting its first pop-up at Koreatown’s Open Market, Metafora Coffee tapped baker Goodie Noona to provide pastries; I had my eyes on the Spam cheese jalapeño puff and made sure to go early enough to get my hands on one. The handheld pie had a fragile puff pastry exterior that crackled with the lightest pressure and emitted a strong scent of butter, while the interior — hunks of salty Spam and spicy jalapeños swimming in creamy cheese — kept me singularly focused. Once it was gone, I looked up at the counter and thought about grabbing another, but it was already too late." - Eater Staff
