about us
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BROKEN MOUTH is an original food concept founded and operated by local Hawai’i boy, Tim Lee. From the fondest memories of childhood spent around the dinner table, we bring Korean homestyle food of Hawai'i to Downtown Los Angeles, in efforts to share Tim’s love for food and family. Our guests dining with us are invited to catch a glimpse into our home with the belief that food is a universal language, breaking boundaries across all cultures.

our story
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Korean by blood, Hawaiian at heart—our local Kaimuki boy, Chef Lee, was born and raised on the island of Oahu. In a leap of faith, Tim relocated to the Mainland. After years in corporate restaurant management, he decided to throw caution to the wind and gave life to an eatery of his own. We bring a little Los Angeles swagger to the charming local vibes represented at BROKEN MOUTH while staying true in paying homage to the roots of Hawai’i.