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Aug 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Korean pocket pancake pop-up finds its footing
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LAist profiles Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake, a Korean street food-inspired vendor whose hotteok-style pocket pancakes became popular enough for chef-owner Leo Jeong to make vending a full-time job. Co-owner Lisa Park and Jeong describe how their pop-up concept grew from shared cooking time and their journey to open together in Southern California.
WHO: Leo Jeong (chef-owner) and Lisa Park (co-owner) of Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake; LAist; Austin Cross (host of AirTalk).
WHAT: A Korean street food-inspired pop-up vendor explains how Ho Tok Korean Pocket Pancake launched and grew, including its hotteok-style pocket pancake variety.
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: Jeong started the pop-up to bring a California take to Korean street food, and the couple’s shared cooking experience helped shape the concept.
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