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Mama Lion Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Cocktails & Happy Hour

Mama Lion is Koreatown's premier supper club and cocktail lounge, located at 601 S Western Ave in Los Angeles. Chef Michael Hung's globally-minded California menu — think hamachi tartare, smothered tater tots, and pan-fried Jidori chicken schnitzel — pairs seamlessly with a curated cocktail program crafted by spirits director Aidan Demarest. After dinner, the room shifts into full nightclub mode with resident DJs and live performances.

Koreatown, LASupper club & cocktail barHappy hour Tue–Fri 7–9 pm
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Signature items

Hamachi Tartare$16
Fresh Bucatini Pasta$19
Jidori Chicken Schnitzel$23
Craft Cocktails$12–$17
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Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest starter
Crispy Avocado Samosas $9
Most popular dish
Jidori Chicken Schnitzel $23

Reviewers consistently call it the standout entrée

Happy hour deal
Cocktails + bites from $6 from $6

Tue–Fri 7–9 pm & late night Tue–Sat 11 pm–close

Premium splurge
Dom Pérignon by the glass $75
Full menu with prices

Mama Lion full menu and current prices

Prices shown are sourced from published reviews (2017–2024) and may not reflect current menu pricing. Mama Lion's menu is available as a PDF on their website. Verify current prices at mamalion.com or call (213) 377-5277.
Bites & Starters10 itemsEntrées5 itemsHappy Hour (Tue–Fri 7–9 pm)4 itemsLate Night Bites (Tue–Sat 11 pm–close)2 itemsCraft Cocktails7 itemsChampagne & Spirits5 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Mama Lion menu

  1. 1Little Gem Salad (happy hour)Happy hour only, Tue–Fri 7–9 pm$6
  2. 2Daiquiri (happy hour)Happy hour price$6
  3. 3Crispy Chicken Sliders (happy hour)Happy hour price$8
  4. 4Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings (happy hour)Happy hour price$8
  5. 5Crispy Avocado Samosas$9
  6. 6Oysters Half Dozen (happy hour)Happy hour price$12
  7. 7Alpine Lift Cocktail$12
  8. 8Smothered Tater Tots$12
Menu overview

Most-ordered dishes at Mama Lion

Verified prices from published reviews — confirm current pricing at mamalion.com.

DishCategoryPrice
Crispy Avocado SamosasStarter$9
Smothered Tater TotsStarter$12
Hamachi TartareStarter$16
Fresh Bucatini PastaEntrée$19
Jidori Chicken SchnitzelEntrée$23
Craft CocktailsDrinks$12–$17
Happy Hour BitesHappy Hour$6–$12
Dom Pérignon (glass)Champagne$75
Price comparison

How Mama Lion prices compare to similar LA supper clubs

Like-for-like comparison of starter, entrée, and cocktail pricing at comparable upscale LA venues.

CategoryMama LionBeauty & Essex LANobu LACatch LA
Cheapest starter$9~$12~$18~$16
Signature entrée$23~$28~$38~$34
Craft cocktail$12–$17~$16–$20~$18–$22~$17–$22
Price range (dinner for two)~$60–$100~$80–$130~$120–$200~$100–$160
About

About Mama Lion

Mama Lion opened in May 2017 at 601 S Western Ave in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, conceived by owner Robert Kim as a destination that blurs the line between fine dining and nightlife. Chef Michael Hung — previously of Faith & Flower in Downtown LA — shaped the original menu around globally influenced California cooking, drawing on Korean, Japanese, and European techniques to produce dishes like hamachi tartare with Asian pear and Korean chili, pan-fried Jidori chicken schnitzel, and hand-pulled bucatini with a 63-degree egg. Cocktail director Aidan Demarest, one of LA's most recognized spirits professionals, built a drinks program that spans playful tropical riffs and spirit-forward classics, complemented by one of the city's deepest collections of Scotch whisky.

The venue is designed to evolve throughout the evening. Early in the night it operates as an elegant supper club with white tablecloth service and a thoughtful wine list; as midnight approaches, Mama Lion transitions into one of Koreatown's most coveted late-night destinations, with resident DJs, live music acts, and a late-night bites menu keeping the crowd fueled until closing. Happy hour — running Tuesday through Friday from 7 to 9 pm, and again late night Tuesday through Saturday from 11 pm to close — offers a rare chance to sample the kitchen's flavors at accessible price points, with $6 cocktails and $8 bites.

Mama Lion has become a cultural anchor for Koreatown's dining and nightlife scene, earning consistent praise from the Los Angeles Times, Timeout Los Angeles, and Eater LA for its ability to deliver upscale hospitality without the stuffiness that often accompanies it. The restaurant seats guests in a warmly lit dining room adorned with plush banquettes and art-forward décor, and accepts reservations through SevenRooms for both dinner and special events.

1location (Koreatown, LA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mama Lion located?

Mama Lion is located at 601 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, in the Koreatown neighborhood. The closest cross street is 6th Street. Street parking and nearby lots are available.

What are Mama Lion's hours?

Mama Lion is open Tuesday through Friday from 5 pm to 2 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 pm to 2 am. The kitchen serves dinner service early in the evening, transitioning to late-night bites after 11 pm.

Does Mama Lion have a happy hour?

Yes. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm, with discounted cocktails (Daiquiris for $6, Old Fashioneds for $8) and food bites including a little gem salad for $6, crispy chicken sliders for $8, and oysters for $12. A late-night happy hour also runs Tuesday through Saturday from 11 pm until close.

What is the most popular dish at Mama Lion?

The Pan Fried Jidori Chicken Schnitzel ($23) is consistently cited by reviewers as the standout entrée — a large, shareable dish with brassicas, greens, and whole grain mustard jus. The Hamachi Tartare ($16) with Asian pear and Korean chili is the most praised starter.

How much does dinner at Mama Lion cost?

A casual dinner for two with shared starters, one entrée each, and a couple of cocktails typically runs $60–$100 before tax and tip. Budget-conscious visitors can keep costs around $30–$40 per person by focusing on happy hour offerings. Premium options like caviar, seared foie gras, and Dom Pérignon by the glass ($75) are available for special occasions.

Does Mama Lion take reservations?

Yes. Mama Lion accepts reservations through SevenRooms on their official website (mamalion.com). Walk-ins are welcome based on availability, especially later in the evening during the nightclub portion of the night.

What cocktails is Mama Lion known for?

The cocktail program — crafted by spirits director Aidan Demarest — is a major draw. Signature drinks include the Sun God (tequila, Ancho Reyes, habanero shrub, cucumber), Black Swan (cardamom vodka, cold brew, coconut foam), and the Alpine Lift (Spruce Gin, Aperol, Zirbenze). The bar also carries over 50 Scotch varieties and champagne by the glass including Dom Pérignon at $75.

Is Mama Lion a nightclub or a restaurant?

Mama Lion is both. It operates as a full-service supper club restaurant early in the evening, then transforms into a premier Koreatown nightlife venue after dinner service, featuring DJ sets, live music, and special events. It is one of LA's few venues that successfully bridges fine dining and nightlife under one roof.

Is the Mama Lion menu available online?

Mama Lion publishes its current Bites menu and Cocktail menu as downloadable PDFs on their website at mamalion.com/menu. The PDFs are updated periodically; the most recent cocktail menu was released in April 2024. Prices in this guide are sourced from published reviews and may not reflect the latest menu revision — always verify at mamalion.com or by calling (213) 377-5277.