Ethnic Neighborhoods in Greater L A
Chinatown
Features a Central Plaza flanked with narrow walkways and tiny shops. Nearby are
herbshops, fresh fish stores and eateries.
Little Tokyo
Historic neighborhood and home to a cultural center, a theater, a museum, a
Buddhist temple and a plaza-style shopping center.
Little Armenia
Neighborhood in Hollywood near Sunset and Western with Armenian shops and
eateries.
Leimert Park
Consists of nearly one dozen pedestrian-friendly blocks which offer a wealth of Afro-centric themed shops and services.
Phillipinetown
Home to Filipino shops and eateries.
Little India
A four-block stretch of mini malls and Indian eateries.
Koreatown
Home to colorful storefronts and the Korean Cultural Center.
Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood (on La Brea & Fairfax District)
Home to many Orthodox, Hasidic, and Reform Jews and remains an intricate part of the city's Jewish community.
Little Ethiopia
Located south of Pico along Fairfax.
Thai Town
Located in nearly the same neighborhood as Little Armenia, Thai town sits near Hollywood and Western and features shops, marketplaces, bookstores and cafes. Look for the Thai Elvis who makes a near-nightly appearance at one Thai restaurant.
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