Seoulmates

"Seoulmates isn’t the first place in LA to do Korean-Mexican fusion, but it does make the best Korean tacos we’ve ever had. The galbi taco at this West 3rd Street restaurant comes with saucy, marinated short rib balanced with tons of acid, heat, and freshness from its kimchi remoulade and onion-cilantro relish. There are also more Korean-leaning dishes at this great lunch option, including kimchi fried rice with bulgogi and pickled fresno chiles and a sweet, spicy Korean fried chicken hoagie with heaping piles of slaw for crunch. " - brant cox, sylvio martins

" If you’ve been in LA for a while, chances are you’ve tried a Korean taco. And Seoulmates, a great lunch option on W. 3rd Street, makes what might be the best kalbi taco we’ve ever had (Kogi truck, wherever you’re parked right now, we still love you). The fusion aspect doesn’t feel gimmicky because the execution is so good—lots of acid, heat, and freshness to hold up against the marinated meat. Our move is to order three tacos (on Taco Tuesdays you’ll get a discount), grab a seat on the sidewalk patio, and scarf them down while the world whizzes by. The bowls and sandwiches look good, too.  " - brant cox

"If you’ve been living in LA for more than a few years, chances are you’ve had a Korean taco. And Seoulmates, a great lunch option on W. 3rd Street, makes the best kalbi taco we’ve ever had (Kogi truck, wherever you’re parked right now, we still love you). The fusion aspect doesn’t feel gimmicky because the execution is so good—lots of acid, heat, and freshness to hold up against the marinated meat. Our move is to order three tacos (on Taco Tuesdays you’ll get a discount), grab a seat on the sidewalk patio, and scarf them down while the world whizzes by. The bowls and sandwiches look good, too. photo credit: Christina Hong" - Arden Shore