We don’t need to remind anyone how dark the news is these days. Which is why when some actual good news happens unexpectedly, it can feel a bit surreal—like at the start of 2023 when Here’s Looking At You reopened after being closed (seemingly permanently) for the past two years. After an extended hiatus, it’s a minor miracle that this genre-bending Koreatown restaurant not only has the lights back on, but is operating at the top of its game once again. Whether you were an old HLAY regular or have never heard of the place, we recommend getting there ASAP.