Entering through the wooden door of Dan Sung Sa feels like a step into a time machine. With wood paneling, dim lighting, and walls plastered with antique movie posters and faded newspapers, it embodies a very different Korea.
Over the years, Koreatown’s Dan Sung Sa has become a quintessential spot in Los Angeles, garnering acclaim from visitors and locals who are fascinated by the transcendent nature of the pub. But perhaps best of all, Korean immigrants itching for a sense of home can find nostalgic comfort when they enter. To many, the dimly lit sections provide the chance to let loose over soju shots and bottles of Hite while taking down some skewers, corn cheese, and other popular Korean bar foods.