Roy Choi’s restaurants, bars and bakeries

After making his fame with his Kogi BBQ taco truck and Korean-Mexican hybrid tacos, Roy Choi is experimenting with his native Korean cuisine again. Launched in March, Pot restaurant at the Line Hotel in Koreatown is bringing an American twist to Korean hot pots and stews.

After making his fame with his Kogi BBQ taco truck and Korean-Mexican hybrid tacos, Roy Choi is experimenting with his native Korean cuisine again. Launched in March, Pot restaurant at the Line Hotel in Koreatown is bringing an American twist to Korean hot pots and stews.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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With Pot restaurant in Koreatown, chef Roy Choi adds another establishment to his growing culinary empire in Los Angeles.

Pot restaurant

As the name suggests, hot pots are the main attraction at Pot. The Boot Knocker, a popular dish, comes with tofu, instant ramen, canned meats, chile paste, herbs and pork in a seafood broth.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Strawberries and cream

Completing the Pot trifecta, Pot bakery serves red bean buns, cream buns and French bread pizza, among other pastry options. The bakery also serves cafe con leche, horchata latte and Korean-style coffee.   (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)

Sunny Spot

Choi’s Sunny Spot restaurant in Venice serves Jamaican-style cuisine, including this burger garnished with tomato jam, arugula, cheddar and herb mayo.   (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Chego

Chego in Chinatown offers rice bowls with a gourmet twist. It attracts customers late into the night with popular entrees such as pork belly rice bowls and gooey fries.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kogi Korean BBQ taco truck

The roving food truck was Choi’s first breakthrough success and is arguably still his most famous brainchild. Fans line up for the tacos and burritos that combine Korean and Mexican flavors.   (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)