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Explore the menu

Explore the menu

BANCHAN CATERING

Fresh, thoughtful catering for the moments that bring everyone together.

Fresh, thoughtful catering for the moments that bring everyone together.

From wedding celebrations and special events to intimate gatherings, Chef Jayne and the Banchan à la Carte team create generous, memorable food made for sharing.

From wedding celebrations and special events to intimate gatherings, Chef Jayne and the Banchan à la Carte team create generous, memorable food made for sharing.

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  • white ceramic dinner plate set on brown wooden table
  • a long table with plates and place settings

Weddings & special events

Weddings & special events

Celebrate with a thoughtful spread that feels personal, generous, and full of flavor—from wedding receptions to milestone celebrations and company events.

EVENT CATERING

Small gatherings

Small gatherings

Make brunches, family dinners, showers, and intimate celebrations easier to host with shareable food prepared with care.

Lunch boxes for meetings and gatherings, plus sushi roll and sando platters made for sharing.

PLAN A GATHERING

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Corporate Lunch & Office Catering

Corporate Lunch & Office Catering

From convenient and simple box lunches or a special acknowledging office celebration to a launching party of a new product or a high-end key executive gathering, we offer seamless and eloquent service for each job. We always focus on the objective and aspiration of the event to provide the menu just right for the occasion.

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Eat · Drink · Gather

“Banchan” is the joy of variety: different flavors, colors, and textures coming together.

“Banchan” is the joy of variety: different flavors, colors, and textures coming together.

“Banchan” is the joy of variety: different flavors, colors, and textures coming together.

At Banchan à la Carte, that spirit meets California café cooking. Stop in for a fresh lunch, pick up something to enjoy later, or bring a generous spread to your next gathering.

MEET THE CHEF

Chef Jayne Chang

Chef Jayne Chang

Chef Jayne Chang

With culinary training and over 20 years of experience building Banchan à la Carte, Chef Jayne Chang has become a beloved part of Koreatown’s dining community.

For Chef Jayne, food is an expression of care. She brings fresh, balanced flavors and thoughtful details to every dish, blending Korean culinary traditions with the easygoing spirit of a California café. Her culinary perspective has also been featured in The Korea Daily, Hankook Ilbo, and JoongAng Ilbo.

With culinary training and over 20 years of experience building Banchan à la Carte, Chef Jayne Chang has become a beloved part of Koreatown’s dining community.

For Chef Jayne, food is an expression of care. She brings fresh, balanced flavors and thoughtful details to every dish, blending Korean culinary traditions with the easygoing spirit of a California café. Her culinary perspective has also been featured in The Korea Daily, Hankook Ilbo, and JoongAng Ilbo.

With culinary training and over 20 years of experience building Banchan à la Carte, Chef Jayne Chang has become a beloved part of Koreatown’s dining community.

For Chef Jayne, food is an expression of care. She brings fresh, balanced flavors and thoughtful details to every dish, blending Korean culinary traditions with the easygoing spirit of a California café. Her culinary perspective has also been featured in The Korea Daily, Hankook Ilbo, and JoongAng Ilbo.

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THE COFFEE BAR AT BANCHAN À LA CARTE

Café

Café

Luce

Luce

by Banchan a la carte

SPECIALTY COFFEE, MATCHA & FRESH BITES

A little pause in your day. Enjoy specialty coffee, our signature Raspberry Matcha, freshly made sandos, and hot dogs at Café Luce by Jayne Chang—a cozy spot for your everyday favorites.

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Specialty Coffee

Specialty Coffee

Espresso · lattes · seasonal drinks

Espresso · lattes

· seasonal drinks

Matcha

Matcha

Raspberry Matcha

Signature Hot Dog

Signature

Hot Dog

Juicy bites · House-pickled onions

Juicy bites

· House-pickled onions

Fresh Sandos

Fresh Sandos

Freshly Made · Perfect for Lunch

Freshly Made

· Perfect for Lunch

EAT · DRINK · GATHER

We’d love to be part of your day.

We’d love to be part of your day.

Visit Banchan à la Carte for café favorites, stop by Café Luce for coffee and matcha, or ask about catering for your next gathering.

Opening Times

MONDAY - SATURDAY

9 AM–7 PM

SUNDAY
9 AM–6 PM

Contact

ADDRESS
205 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

CONTACT
T (213) 277-1472

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Banchan à la Carte

Everyday Food · Café Luce · Catering

Modern Asian–California Cuisine

Opening Times

MONDAY - SATURDAY

9 AM–7 PM

SUNDAY
9 AM–6 PM

Contact

ADDRESS
205 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

CONTACT
T (213) 277-1472

FOLLOW

Banchan à la Carte

Everyday Food · Café Luce · Catering

Modern Asian–California Cuisine

Opening Times

MONDAY - SATURDAY

9 AM–7 PM

SUNDAY
9 AM–6 PM

Contact

ADDRESS
205 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

CONTACT
T (213) 277-1472

FOLLOW

Banchan à la Carte

Everyday Food · Café Luce · Catering

Modern Asian–California Cuisine