Broken Mouth opened inside an LA food hall with Chef Tim Lee bringing his Oahu childhood to life through genuine home-cooked Hawaiian plate lunches.
The counter-order restaurant has earned recognition as the #1 Restaurant in the USA in 2023, making four consecutive Top 10 appearances that speak to the quality of every dish.
Located at 718 South Los Angeles Street, this spot became famous for its 24-hour marinated Meat Jun and shell-on garlic shrimp, each showcasing what Chef Tim calls being “Korean by blood, Hawaiian at heart.”
What Makes Broken Mouth Special
The restaurant delivers authentic Hawaiian plate lunches with Korean influence, where “broke da mouth” perfectly describes food so delicious you can barely slow down to chew…