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How a Korean street food-inspired vendor started their pop-up and popped off
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Manny Valladares , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The vendor, Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake, offers a spin on traditional Hotteok pancakes filled with ingredients like bulgogi or chicken.
In Los Angeles , a pop-up vendor is serving Korean street food with a California twist. The vendor, Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake, offers a spin on traditional Hotteok pancakes filled with ingredients like bulgogi or chicken. The pop-up is owned by Leo Jeong, who started the business as a way to bring a local take to Korean street food.
He runs the business with his wife, Lisa Park. Further details about the vendor and its owners are available from the source, including their personal story and journey to opening the pop-up.
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Category: parks Published: August 14, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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