Chapman Plaza

Chapman Plaza is a 1920s commercial center at 3465 W 6th St in Los Angeles’s Koreatown. Its ornate Spanish Revival exterior gives way to a courtyard lined with restaurants and bars, including Korean barbecue spots Quarters and Baekjeong. Come for dinner, then take in the plaza’s lights and busy evening scene. Weekend nights can bring long waits at popular restaurants, so a weekday visit is a better fit if you want to avoid the crowds. Paid parking is available, though finding a space can take patience.

A 1920s commercial center

Chapman Plaza dates to the 1920s. Its ornate Spanish Revival exterior marks a commercial center that was designed with the automobile in mind, when car access was becoming part of how people reached shops and businesses.

The plaza is at 3465 W 6th St in Koreatown. The architecture and courtyard give the site a different feel from a simple row of restaurants, and the building’s exterior is worth a look as you arrive.

Restaurants and the evening scene

Dining is the main reason to spend time here. Quarters and Baekjeong are among the Korean barbecue options, and the plaza also has bars and other restaurants. At Quarters, short ribs, spicy pork belly and pork jowl are among the dishes described, with draft beer also available.

The courtyard and restaurant scene become lively in the evening, with lights illuminating the area. Popular barbecue spots can draw long lines on weekend nights, so go on a weekday if you want a quieter visit. Paid parking is available in the lot and on the street; leave extra time to find a space.