Koreatown

Koreatown gives you authentic Korean food and nightlife that runs all night. The constant activity provides some safety, but recent crime stats are higher than surrounding areas, so be extra careful in the evenings despite the busy atmosphere.

Koreatown is where you go for the best Korean BBQ and 24-hour everything in LA. Places like Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong stay packed until 3am with all-you-can-eat BBQ for $35-45, and the karaoke rooms at Koreatown Plaza run $25-40/hour. It's pretty unique that you'll see busy streets here at 2am when the rest of LA is dead. The Korean businesses often have their own security and staff who know the area well. But here's the reality check - crime stats are actually higher than neighboring areas, especially in parking structures and side streets late at night. The main drags like Wilshire and Western stay busy enough to feel safer, but you'll want to stick to well-lit areas and avoid wandering around solo after midnight. The constant activity helps, but it's still an urban area where you need to stay aware of your surroundings.