Wharo refers to an old charcoal stone-pot which brought together families and friends. We want to continue this symbolism at Wharo so families can sit around to eat and share memories. Wharo was founded in 2004 with the passion and inspiration to introduce quality and health conscious-friendly Korean food on the Westide of Los Angeles. The owner, Mijin Namgoong, had noticed that her non-Korean friends and colleagues loved Korean food but had no location to embrace it on the Westside. Mijin took that idea and decided to open a Korean restaurant that would complement the active and health conscious community of the Westside. Wharo dishes are derived from modern Seoul style dishes with a Western twist.