Downtown LA  ·  Hawaiian · Korean · American

Broken Mouth

Lee's Homestyle DTLA — #1 on Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants, Hawaiian-Korean comfort food at prices that feel like a gift

★★★★½ 4.9  (4,200) $ Tue–Fri 12–6 PM · Sat 12:30–6 PM · Closed Sun–Mon

About Broken Mouth

Broken Mouth — Lee's Homestyle — is a DTLA counter that topped Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants list and earns the distinction. The menu is small, precise, and rooted in Hawaiian plate lunch culture crossed with Korean home cooking: the spam musubi is made fresh throughout the day, the teri chicken sandwich is glazed, grilled, and improbably satisfying, and the Local Breakfast plate — Portuguese sausage, Korean-seasoned greens, purple rice, a fried egg — is one of the best $15 meals available in the city. Counter service only, no reservations, limited hours Tuesday through Saturday. This is what it looks like when one person cooks exactly the food they love and refuses to compromise.

Must-Try Dishes

Spam musubiTeri chicken sandwichLocal Breakfast plate
Address
718 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone
Hours
Tue–Fri 12–6 PM · Sat 12:30–6 PM · Closed Sun–Mon
Parking
Street parking in Fashion District; metered spots on Los Angeles St
Reservations
Walk-in counter service; lines form at opening — arrive early

Perfect For

Casual DiningDinner with Friends

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broken Mouth known for?

Broken Mouth is known for lee's homestyle dtla — #1 on yelp's top 100 us restaurants, hawaiian-korean comfort food at prices that feel like a gift. Must-try dishes include Spam musubi and Teri chicken sandwich.

How much does Broken Mouth cost?

Broken Mouth is priced at $ — approx. under $25 per person.

How do I make a reservation at Broken Mouth?

Broken Mouth takes reservations by phone. Call N/A to book.