Summer is just around the corner, which means many are struggling to shed off those last few pounds to be beach body ready. Juice cleanses are the current trend for a weight loss method and juice bars have been spreading all throughout California. Now, the trend has finally hit Koreatown, LA.

Opened in February of this year, Oppa Juicery has since been receiving the spotlight as the go-to place for organic cold pressed juice. Unlike other juice bars, Oppa Juicery guarantees that their juices are 100% organic with no preservatives or water added and is GMO (“Genetically Modified Organism”) and HPP (“High Pressure Processing”) free. The juices are made fresh daily from just fruits and vegetables, and are also contained in environmental-friendly BPA (“Bispheonl A”) free containers.

“My team and I started Oppa Juicery because majority of the people in our community are stuck in a lifestyle with bad outdoor eating habits and bombarded with work, which causes us to not take care of our health as much as we would like to. We want to help people regain their energy by providing the highest quality products our community deserves,” said Alex Sohn, co-owner of Oppa Juicery. The juicery offers a total of 12 different flavors at an affordable price of $7 per bottle, whereas the average prices at other juice bars are $10 and up. Located on the second floor of WilFit Sports Club on Wilshire and Normandie, many have shown a positive response on social media to the juicery’s presence.

Another unique quality that Oppa Juicery acquires is that they offer free delivery within Koreatown, LA. The Detox Cleanse Program offers three different choices where you can first start off with a 1-day Soft Detox, 3-day Full Detox and then the 5-day Complete Detox to start actually getting results. There is also the option of creating your own program. By drinking the bottles of juice and water, this allows the body to gain rich, natural nutrition and vitamins while avoiding unhealthy drinks or foods for a certain amount of time.

“We came up with the name ‘Oppa Juicery’ because it’s easy to remember and it’s a catchy name. Also, the word ‘oppa’ has a meaning and intent where an older male figure takes care of the young ones. We are a group of young, hardworking working-class content creators living in Koreatown who wish to make ourselves and the people within our community healthier, less tired, and more energized to make some changes in our lives, at work and to our family and community,” said Sohn.

Yuna Hwang
K-Herald

Bulgogi House is set to open its third All You Can Eat Korean barbeque location in La Palma this May, expanding the chain into Orange County. While the new restaurant will continue to use Bulgogi House’s trademark sauces, marinades, and meat selection that have brought them success, this location will look unlike any of the other previously established restaurants. Owner Young Park now aims to contemporize the atmosphere of the restaurant, while bringing new features and innovative technologies rarely seen in similar establishments.

Bulgogi House La Palma will boast a contemporary interior design as well as advanced equipment implemented to improve the customer’s Korean barbecue experience. Not only will there be eight HD televisions and three projection screens for easy viewing of any sports game or special event, but the new location will also introduce a ventilation system rarely seen at other Korean barbecue establishments in the United States. The air ducts will be placed on the side of the grill to funnel the smoke into vents underground, as opposed to the orthodox method of stationing them overhead. Each table will also have its own ventilation motor to maximize efficiency, unlike most restaurants that still use one motor to accommodate four to six tables.

This new ventilation system will help minimize the barbecue smell left on clothing by the smoke emitted from the grill. “We deeply appreciate Mr. Park’s significant investment in our community,” stated Mayor Steve Shanahan, “and look forward to his upscale Gangnam-style Bulgogi House restaurant bringing a new dining experience to La Palma.”

Other highlights of the new restaurant are its full service bar, self-serve buffet section, and special additions exclusive to the La Palma menu, such as bacon-wrapped asparagus and fresh sushi selections. Despite all the new developments, Bulgogi House intends to maintain its focus on selecting the highest quality barbecued meats and the freshest ingredients for its sauces, bringing a unique Korean barbecue experience to the city of La Palma.

For more information on Bulgogi House and its new La Palma location, visit www.bulgogihousekoreanbbq.com or connect on Facebook.com/bulgogihouse.LA.

Yuna Hwang
K-Herald