Song Je Ho Table Tennis

Terrific place. My friends and I had to settle some old scores on the ping pong table and this was the nearest table tennis facility. Having never played the game outside of my friend’s dank Philadelphia basement, we didn’t really know what to expect from a serious table tennis facility such as this.
We were welcomed with open arms, given some paddles and a space where we could determine once and for all who the man was. Everyone was very friendly and no one judged us or critiqued our gamesmanship.
It was extremely hot outside the day we went and because air conditioning could compromise the integrity of the game, it was very hot inside as well. But all credit goes to Song Je Ho Table Tennis, who do not control the weather and will not allow an unfair wind current to blow across their tables. Also they served watermelon and provided bottled water both of which were extremely refreshing.

I don’t play table tennis nearly as much as I used to and not professionally like these guys, but I felt a genuine sense of one-​ness here. There was no pretentious «club» aura that usually fills the air when someone new comes along. It was just table tennis lovers playing the game and willing to teach/​play with whoever was down. Really glad I was introduced to this spot.
Prices are fairly cheap. Around $ 7 to play and they have a honor system with the beverages. You put money in a can, and get yourself a drink. I love it.
OH — They also cut watermelon here like it’s a national holiday every day. It’s free too and hella refreshing. The vibe is real and so was the pink stain on my white t-​shirt. Will be back soon!

I stayed at a hotel nearby while looking for housing, so I spent many evenings here.
Nobody hogs the tables, you get paired with someone your level and you feel welcome despite everyone speaking Korean.
Very friendly people, and one or two ahjummas brought in a watermelon every night for everyone to share.
The cons are the price ($ 9/​day) and the level — some clubs like LATTA have significantly stronger players for a fraction of the cost.
If you’re looking for fun and just happen to love watermelon, here’s your spot. Competitive minded players are better off playing elsewhere.

Parking is so convenient and owner gave me a discount for being a first timer and introduced to people to play with. Good lighting and so accommodating overall!

I’ve been pretty serious about table tennis for about 8 months now. I’m a huge fan of the game. The problem I run into is OFTEN I can’t find anyone to play with. Additionally, when I go to other clubs it’s a bit awkward to ask people to play with (especially since I’m a beginner).
But fear not! This club totally solves that problem entirely. First, the owner is the nicest guy I’ve ever met. He’s just super super super nice and really accommodating.
The system works like this:
If you show up with a buddy you can have a table and play for as long as you want.
If you show up alone the owner will pair you up with someone of your same skill (even if you’re NEW) and you’ll learn from each other. You both use the table for 30 mins (if there’s a que) and than he’ll rotate you with someone else
If you’re a beginner just tell the owner you came alone and he’ll pair you up!
No other place does this! You’re going to love it and it’s extremely beginner friendly. They even have signs in korean that say «Be nice to beginners because you were once one»
And if you go look for me. I’m the Chinese guy (younger looking than most) I usually wear pink and green neon color shoes. You can’t miss them. Say hi and I’ll give you some points if you’re a beginner!
*they also have a Robot. This is easily the best place for beginners to learn!
–JQ

This place is great! There are 8 tables available to play on and a special table in the back with an automatic ball shooter so you can practice by yourself. The customer service is really awesome. The owner is so sweet and really takes care of you. He will make sure to get a table for you as soon as he can and he will even pair you up to play with someone if you come alone. I definitely recommend this place for some fun and exercise. Go check it out!

A nice and compact table tennis club in a warehouse space off Olympic near Hoover. Service is cordial, the front desk speaks English but most of the players are Korean and Chinese. They have Butterfly tables and one fancy DHS curved base table in the corner. There’s also a table with a robot.
Prices are kind of brutal, $ 9 per person for a daily rate, though most people aren’t going to spend all day playing to get their money’s worth. They are open until 10 or 11, which is nice.
If the hourly price was closer to 4 or 5 dollars, it might be worth it. At $ 9, I can’t recommend this place to anyone but hardcore players. I eyeballed the monthly rate, I think it was like $ 90. I’d rather drive to LATTA on Valley in El Monte and pay half that for an entire month. They have former Olympic and U.S. National team players like Tawny Banh and Gao Jun available to teach, their tables are much nicer and the floor surface is coated in tournament standard semi-​rubberized floor.