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    88 Pocha

    4.6 (216 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Seafood
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    88 POCHA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    ROSE SEAFOOD PASTA
    Cristine G.

    It's a casual and relaxed Korean restaurant that is open late. Service is friendly with the staff making rounds to check on you. We ordered cheese Tteokbokki, SHRIMP Tempura, SHRIMP FRIED RICE, SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP, ROSE PASTA, BIBIMGUKSU, FRIED WINGS 10Pcs, Galbi. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the Tteokbokki, rose pasta, shrimp tempura, and wings. We've visited twice and both times we were happy with both the food and service.

    SPICY PORK BULGOGI
    Melissa H.

    We had an amazing time here! They make everything fresh and to order so it may it a while for the food to arrive. The rice cake and sausage were pretty good. They drizzle a sweet and salty sauce on top which I enjoyed. The spicy pork bulgogi is the best dish imo. It was perfectly seasoned with some carrots and kimchi. It also came with a bowl of fluffy rice which I thought was really good. The spicy fried chicken was also good. The sauce was sweet, salty, and spicy. The chicken inside was still soft and moist. The waiters were friendly and attentive. They gave me 4 portions of kimchi which I thought was nice!

    KIMCHI CHEESE FRIED RICE
    Mikaela I.

    I've eaten here several times since they opened. They're great for both dining in or takeout, and their staff always greets us warmly and provides great service. It's a fun, casual spot to grab a wide variety of Korean dishes. My favorite go-to item is their kimchi cheese fried rice. I order their tteokboki often too, and my friend likes their bibimguksu. I've tried their soy garlic wings, but I'm not a fan.

    Nadia B.

    Everything we had was so good. Love the fried gizzards, and jolmyeon especially. Their tteokbokki and their soy garlic chicken wings are good too. Service was good too. Plenty of parking. Noticed JYP's signature on the wall!! If JYP came, I will keep coming too.

    Kimchi fried rice
    Krissy B.

    We went here on a Saturday night around 9pm and it was really empty. There were only maybe 2 other parties inside. We ordered the stir fried gizzard, rabokki, and kimchi fried rice. It was okay. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't a wow for us. Everything was kind of pricey for what we ordered. The gizzard was very small and kind of overcooked. The kimchi fried rice was very basic. The dukbokki was also pretty basic too. Overall, it didn't leave a big impression on us.

    Jennifer D.

    Albert found a place open until 12am some days 1am in Gardena called 88 Pocha~Korean Street Food. Our first time trying this place. Now we know a handful of spots in our neighborhood that are open after midnight! It's nice to know this closes late. It's somewhere to go when we don't want to cook at homeIts a big place, we were seated right away. The server was really nice. I ordered my favorite Galbi when I see it on any menu. Albert ordered Korean Pancakes. Next time he will ask not to cook it with octopus . He does not like to it rubbery food.

    CHEESE TTEOK BOKKI
    Louna N.

    Our group of 4 was able to split / share two orders of Korean fried chicken and soy garlic chicken with the cheese ttebbokki. Friendly service. It was busy on a Saturday evening so it took a while to order but once we ordered, the food came out within 15-20 minutes. Everything tasted delicious. Chill ambiance as they played hit music on the background. Also loud environment due to people chatting. Great spot to eat late with friends. Each order of chicken was $20. Entrees costed at least $15 or so. Pricey but if you don't have many options for Korean soul food, check them out !

    SAUSAGE FRIED RICE, SPICY CHICKEN FEETS, STEAMED PORK BELLY CHIVES, SPICY PORK BULGOGI
    Alexis S.

    On my 2nd visit , our group and i ordered what was mentioned in the picture. The Ahjussi 아저씨 that assisted us ( could be the owner ) was very warm and welcoming once again. Even made sure of how to truly enjoy the dishes you ordered by giving recommendations on how to prepare the food before you take a bite. Always a great late night eat, with great music and great restaurant aesthetics. I do no live in the area but will always have 88 Pocha on my mind if i want authentic Korean food. The 아저씨 customer services adheres to both American and Korean culture which i truly appreciated , it's as if he has a switch to turn on his customer service to cater to you. Superb excellent service To model his style - please try out this establishments dishes 이 식당 음식이 맛있어요

    BIBIMBAP

    Delicious visit once again. The pork belly chives is a 10. Hard to stop yourself from eating the entire plate yourself lol. The Korean style chicken wings were crispy, tasty and super hot! Very sweet. The kimchi pork bulgogi stir fry is always super hot and flavorful! We love this. The Bibimbap fell short, to me. I was expecting a rice base but it was lettuce tossed in some light dressing. Presentation was so pretty, but no flavor to any of the toppings. I wouldn't order this again.

    BULGOGI
    Aileen A.

    First time trying 88 pocha and it was delicious. We made a beautiful mistake ordering fried rice but it was great because we kept it for our lunch the bulgogi and short ribs tasted great even the bone were good according to our dogs lol service was a bit slow but so was the restaurant. The ambience was nice and quite we really enjoyed our food

    SPICY SEAFOOD SOUP
    Katrina C.

    I came here on a whim last Friday. My date ordered the seafood soup which was served in a pot on a small burner to keep it warm, which I thought was a nice touch. We ordered a side of kimchi cheesy rice, and I ordered soy garlic wings. I don't enjoy seafood, but my date really liked the soup. It was a huge portion, and filled with all types of goodies (mussels, shrimp, octopus). It was surprisingly filling. The rice was decent. The flavor was good, and it super cheesy. The wings honestly weren't the best. Although they were piping hot, the wings seemed like they were not fresh. They almost felt like they were reheated. The customer service was good, our server was very nice and attentive. My experience was okay, but nothing remarkable.

    George R.

    Great spot to sit down and grub with friends. Authentic pocha eatery with all the essentials for a great night. Ring the call service button which allows you to take your time with ordering/eating while making sure you were attended when you were needed. The bibimbap could've used more bulgogi/beef as it was very light, however taste was there.

    ARMY STEW (BU DAE GGI GAE) goes great with drinks!
    Brannon Y.

    A solid choice to drink and eat! Our table ordered the army stew and the Korean Style Spicy Boneless Chicken. With a total of 4 people, we were over satisfied with the amount of army stew portions - delicious by the way! On top of that we were ordered the boneless Korean style chicken. Although, not what we expected, the entree still performed high! Imagine popcorn chicken with a light tempura batter doused in a Korean gochujang sauce. It's a beautiful dish! Service was FAST, but the scene was not crowded at the time. Waiter was helpful towards questions about entree size and gave good recommendations over all. 5 stars for service in my opinion. Good amount of seating, and ambiance reminds me of most Korean bar/ drinking scenes. My group came for the drinks, stayed for the food, and will be back for more vibes! Looking forward to next time, thanks 88 Pocha!

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    1 year ago

    Food was great. I had a server named Sullomen and he was very efficient. I think you should promote him. He deserves it!

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    Loved the food and vibes here!! The staffs were so warm and kind. best place in Gardena.

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    My favorite Korean place so authentic & the owners are such nice peope my go2 is the the spicy rice cake..

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    Food was yummy I devoured the rose pasta and the bulgogi was delicious! Overall recommend!

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    Food is amazing! We love this spot. Great service too. We love the pineapple fried rice and the yellow curry and the pad Thai

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    The food is amazingly delicious... You can't go wrong with anything on the menu... Staff is courteous and friendly...

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    Food was very tasty and great as always and the staff is always friendly and awesome! They have a good selection of spirits

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    2 years ago

    The best food in The Gar. The customer service was outstanding. The food came fast. The ambience is amazing also. I like it .

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    The food was great we came back a second time ...tried a couple new things but the kids got the fried rice and they were happy

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