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The Prince
Master Critic Review
The Prince
7.8
Historic 1927 bar and restaurant famous for Korean-style deep-fried chicken served in a stunning antique setting with red velvet booths and vintage lighting. The wings and whole fried chicken pair perfectly with cold beer and soju during happy hour, drawing crowds who appreciate both the cinematic atmosphere—it's been featured in Chinatown and New Girl—and the satisfying chimaek experience in an old-Hollywood environment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Wings, Tong Dak (Whole Fried Chicken), Spicy Chicken
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.6
Atmosphere: 9.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Nearly century-old bar with Hollywood history serving Korean bar food
Who should go: Atmosphere-seekers wanting drinks with solid Korean chicken wings
When to visit: Happy hour 4-7pm Monday-Thursday for drink and food specials
What to order: Fried chicken wings, whole fried chicken, Korean draft beer
Insider tip: Opens at 4pm, closed Sundays; valet parking available
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet available ($12-15), street parking challenging in Koreatown evenings - arrive early or use valet
Dress code: Casual to smart casual - the vintage atmosphere elevates things, but jeans and a nice top work fine
Noise level: Moderate buzz - conversational at booths, livelier at the bar. Date conversations flow easily
Weekend wait: 30-45 min wait Friday/Saturday after 7pm, reservations recommended
Weekday lunch: N/A - opens at 4pm daily, closed Sundays
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Very limited - this is a chicken-focused spot with minimal veggie options beyond basic sides
Vegan options: Not recommended - Korean fried chicken is the star, very few plant-based choices
Gluten-free options: Challenging - fried chicken has breading, limited GF options available
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Excellent choice - the moody vintage atmosphere creates natural conversation starters, red velvet booths are intimate, and sharing fried chicken is casual enough to keep things relaxed. Happy hour timing (4-7pm) also takes pressure off expensive dinner
Can I get a table without a reservation? Hit or miss. Weekdays 4-6pm you'll likely get seated quickly. Thursday-Saturday after 7pm, expect 30-45 min waits. Reservations strongly recommended for weekend evenings and group outings
Is it kid-friendly? Not ideal - it's a bar atmosphere that skews adult, opens at 4pm (no lunch), and serves alcohol-focused crowd. Better for teens 16+ who'd appreciate the vintage vibes than young children
How does it compare to other Korean fried chicken spots? The chicken is solid but not the absolute best in K-town - you're paying for the unbeatable 1920s atmosphere and Hollywood history. For pure chicken quality, specialists like Kyochon edge it out, but nowhere else combines good wings with this cinematic setting
What's the happy hour deal? Monday-Thursday 4-7pm with discounted drinks and food specials - the best time to experience it without breaking the bank. Perfect for the classic Korean 'chimaek' (chicken + beer) pairing
Best For
Better for: Atmosphere-first diners who want Instagram-worthy vintage Hollywood vibes with their wings, date nights needing a conversational setting, groups doing happy hour drinks with substantial bar food, film buffs who appreciate the Chinatown/New Girl filming location
Skip if: You want the absolute best Korean fried chicken in LA (go to specialists like Kyochon or BBQ Chicken), you need vegetarian/vegan options, you're dining with young kids, you want lunch service, you're visiting Sunday (closed)