The Prince
Korean restaurant · Koreatown ·
Korean fried chicken, cocktails, and old Hollywood ambiance
Korean fried chicken, cocktails, and old Hollywood ambiance
"This old-school watering hole used to be one of Koreatown's best-kept-secrets. These days, however, you'll find the classic establishment is pretty busy on any given evening, after gaining exposure from its regular cameos on Mad Men and The New Girl. The bar is a charming mix of 1920's Tiffany glass, stately British decor and kitschy oil paintings, but the Prince's major appeal comes on a plate in the form of Korean-style fried chicken - it's damn good, maybe the best around. Channel your inner Don Draper and slip into one of The Prince's spacious, ruby red, leather booths, or post up at their horseshoe-shaped bar over a pitcher of Hiite. It's an ideal spot if: you're rolling with a larger group of starved and parched friends at 1:30 am on a Thursday or if you like to a enjoy a stiff cocktail while watching a pianist tickle the keys (is there anything this bar DOESN'T have?) with a rousing interpretations of 'Hotel California' on the baby grand." - The HR Dept
"An old-school Koreatown institution dating to the 1940s, famed for ice-cold martinis and spicy Korean fried chicken served in a retro dining room dotted with suits of armor and red leather booths. Groups gather over pitchers of beer, pickled radish (chicken-mu), and kimchi pancakes; the bar staff excel at classic cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds. The spot is also a frequent filming location, though parking can be tight—there is a lot in back and the Metro is within walking distance." - Rebecca Roland
"If you’ve ever owned a television or watched a movie, then you’ve probably seen the inside of The Prince. This Koreatown bar has been in everything from New Girl to Chinatown to Mad Men, but has resisted becoming a money-grubbing tourist trap. Instead, you’ll find a dark basement bar full of red leather booths and good Korean drinking food. Sure, the service is less than attentive and the house cocktails should generally be avoided, but you won’t care when you’re drinking beer, eating fried chicken, and sitting where Don Draper and Joan Holloway sat." - brant cox
"When walking into the Prince from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. for its nicely-priced weekday happy hour, also note that you’ve seen this bar before. It’s showcased in TV shows like Mad Men, so enjoy the $2 well discount, $15 Coors pitcher, $30 wine bottle, and beer or soju that’s 50 percent off, and take a meaningful sip just like Don Draper." - Rebecca Roland
"This old-school Koreatown haunt is still a great spot for a date after all these years. It features dim lights, not-too-loud music, classic red booths, full suits of armor, as well as some really great fried chicken (to pair with strong, well-made drinks). Just be aware, parking in the area isn’t the best (but there is a lot in the back). The Prince is also a classic Los Angeles filming spot and has been featured in shows including New Girl, Mad Men, and Twin Peaks: The Return." - Rebecca Roland