How to Get a Reservation at Yangban in Los Angeles
Yangban reopened in the Arts District as a full-service Korean American dining room, booking on OpenTable. Prime weekend slots go quickly, but it is far more attainable than the city's tasting-menu rooms.
The short answer
Yangban, the modern Korean American restaurant from chefs Katianna and John Hong, reopened in the Arts District as a full-service dining room after an overhaul of its earlier deli-style identity. It books on OpenTable on a rolling window.
As a buzzy reopening, prime weekend tables go quickly, but Yangban is meaningfully easier to land than the city's prepaid tasting-menu counters. Book ahead for weekends, and watch for cancellations on busy nights. Confirm the current booking window on the live listing.
How to get in
This is a room where ordinary good habits work. You do not need to win a midnight scramble, you need to plan a little and stay flexible.
- Book weekends ahead on OpenTable; prime Friday and Saturday slots fill first.
- Weeknights are markedly easier and open more consistently.
- Early and late seatings clear more often than the 8:00 peak.
- Watch for cancellations 24 to 48 hours out if your first-choice night is full.
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Frequently asked
Where is Yangban now located?
Yangban reopened in the Arts District as a full-service Korean American dining room, after an overhaul of its earlier deli-style concept. It books on OpenTable on a rolling window.
How hard is it to book Yangban?
Prime weekend slots go quickly as a buzzy reopening, but Yangban is far more attainable than the city's tasting-menu rooms. Weeknights and off-peak seatings open consistently.
What is the easiest night to get a table at Yangban?
Weeknights, especially earlier in the week, are the easiest, with both more initial availability and more cancellations to catch. Off-peak seatings help further.