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

Sooo good! A party of 8 us went on a Friday night and we got seated so quickly. Service was fast. We got the kimchi cheese fried rice and the Korean style chicken wings and it was so tasty! I never thought about adding cheese to fried rice, but the dish just works. The cheese gives it an umami flavor. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and had the right amount of spice. It does have a kick to it, so having the jug of water nearby definitely helps. Can't wait to return! read more

Absolutely delicious Korean bites. Another great hidden gem in Gardena. My friend and I ordered bulgogi, kimchi cheese fried rice, spicy Korean style chicken wings, and Tteok Bokki. Bulgogi came out sizzling, was tender and juicy. The wings bursted with flavor and had a nice crunch. We were provided a glove to enjoy the wings without leaving evidence! Cheese fried rice was perfectly cooked and had a nice balance of spice with a bonus fried egg on top. Tteok Bokki provided the comfort food feeling, couldn't get enough. Portions are generous, we packed leftovers to keep enjoying bites at home. Service was fast, we had all our dishes out within 10 min of ordering. Plenty of tables, we were seated immediately after arriving, we were the first customers of the day! Can tell this place is popular, three more parties joined soon after. Cute, welcoming decor, clean bathrooms! Ready to be back for more. read more

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Decent food, lots of seating, and fast service. The food came out really quickly and tasted pretty good. We ordered the corn cheese, a bit on the sweeter end, and the sausage rice cake skewer, sweet and salty. They had a variety of sojus, beers, wines, etc. The service was great, they were very attentive and polite. The lighting inside was a bit brighter than I anticipated, considering it's a pocha, but it's not a big deal. There's a big parking lot too so don't worry about parking. Overall, decent spot to go late at night to drink with small plates. read more

88 Pocha - SAUSAGE AND RICE CAKE 2PC - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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

This place is so delicious! I think it's run by a cute little family and they're so quick with their service! There's an adorable grandpa is so accommodating!! Food is 10 out of 10 delicious! This is definitely our go to Korean spot. It gets kind of busy on the weekend nights, but It's so worth it! read more

88 Pocha - Spicy rice cake - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Was looking for something late-night & glad I found 88 Pocha. The pickled veggies & cold kimchi to start the meal were perfect. The crunch, flavor and perfect spice level of the kimchi was amazing! I ordered the Tofu, Bulgogi, and Kimchi stir-fry. It was soooo good! White rice and a large portion of warm, cubed tofu was served on the side of the steaming kimchi with bulgogi. There was much more kimchi than bulgogi, but that just made every perfectly seasoned bite of bulgogi more of a treasure! It had a slight kick of heat & I found a couple slices of jalapeños hiding in it. I don't like things too hot. It was perfect for me. There is a bell for service on the edge of the table, so you decide just the right amount of service. The server was very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. The interior is nothing to write home about. They must focus on the food. It kind of has a sports bar vibe with games on the TV's and beer ads on the walls. I'm sure their wings and service are better than Buffalo Wild Wings! I can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

I qas hesitated to try this one because I did not like the interior and atmosphere when I saw yelp photo. But I tried with my bf and I really liked it. First, food is so good. We ordered two dishes and both were amazing. Came out very fast too. It looks like they are family owned korean pub They have like 1980-1990 retro korean vibe but I liked it lol Interior decor is cheesy but it's cute lol read more

88 Pocha - KIMCHI SQUID PANCAKE - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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i love love love their cheese tteokbokki & soy garlic wings. I always find myself craving it! The dishes taste like homemade meals which is very comforting. Definitely give this spot a try if you are looking for yummy Korean cuisine. read more

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So we've been waiting for a new place to open up where the popular (pre-pandemic) Tea Station used to be. Good news is I got a "hot and new" popup on my phone and guess what it was? 88 hot dog and pocha (which basically means street food - apologies for my rudimentary Korean) - this is something new - there are Korean hot dog spots and Korean BBQ and chicken spots (see my reviews) but not really a "street food" spot. They have sausage and tteok-bokki (rice cake) y'all!!! And a dalgona coffee that is really good. And they were playing kpop (for those of you who dig that). Great to see this large space occupied again. Cool hang out spot - they applied for a liquor license also...can't wait to see what it grows into. Also hoping they eventually extend evening hours, at least on the weekends. Support your local businesses! read more

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

3 star overall because the food is very average but at the same time very expensive. French fries are $12, but I get it... the economy is in a rough place. If I had to choose between 3355 and this place, I'd prefer 3355 since at least they have a nicer ambiance. Our party ordered the Rose Pasta, Kimchi Fried Rice, Pork Belly Chives, Fries, Calamari, Seafood Soup, Bulgolgi and more. Overall, again, very average but very expensive. Service was good though! read more

달고나~~ 아이들이 너무 좋아했어요 감사합니다~~~ 음식도 너무 맛있게 잘 먹었습니다. 소불고기 토마토 소스 파스타에 아이들을 위해서 소불고기 얹어주시고 ~~~ read more

88 Pocha - 아이들이 너무 좋아했어요~감사했어요 음식도 맛있게 잘 먹었습니다 - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Place was great and the food was good :) The staff was very helpful and friendly aswell! read more

Coming in not the peak time, Nice and quite with Korean music playing and beautiful lighting decor. I ordered Tteokbokki and Sausage And Rice Cake. A little bit of spicy but delicious. Will definitely come back try something else. read more

88 Pocha - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

A real deal Korean "bunsik" (comfort food eatery) in the South Bay. I can attest it's as close you will get to authentic in the South Bay. Went with a larger party and ordered a variety. Every dish was so good. Simple in its authenticity. All the veggies were fresh and the kimchi was delectable. Boiled pork belly dish, Sundae (Korean blood sausage), Bibimbap, Korean style chicken wings, all of the Tteok dishes.. everything was delicious and of high quality. Service is wonderful and very attentive. It's family run, home style cooking. No frills as a "bunsik" shouldn't be. Not having to drive to Koreatown, LA is a huge plus. read more

Food was AMAZING. The service was great and the ambiance was great again. Definitely recommend and definitely coming back for some K-Dogs! read more

88 Pocha - KIMCHI CHEESE FRIED RICE - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Great Korean street food at reasonable prices. We really loved the yogurt soju... scary that it goes down so easy, lol. Lots of options for non meat eaters. The kimchi fried rice and cheese corn were especially tasty. Next time we'll try a picture of Korean beer to go along with our delicious meal. I also liked the button on each table to call the server if you needed anything read more

My boyfriend and I started coming here last year due to my constant craving for Korean comfort food and now we come here as often as we can. The food is always good and the staff is extremely attentive. Our favorites are the beef bulgolgi, kimchi cheese fried rice and the seafood pasta but honestly, everything we've had here is absolutely delicious read more

88 Pocha - SEAFOOD CREAM PASTA, KIMCHI PORK BULGOGI - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is where Tea station used to be. It is nice and spacious inside and very clean. I was the only customer as soon as I walked in. I already know what to order so I went straight to the cashier. The guy helping me not sure if he's the owner he was very nice guy, you will feel welcomed I like that vibe! First impression last they say ;) I ordered Bibimpab which I really enjoyed eating although it wasnt the hot stone one. And It's nice to have blended fruit smoothies. If you know me so well you know I can't say no to Boba drinks lol but I'm soo happy they have healthier option. I will be back :) read more

88 Pocha - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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

Great food! Post-game meal (actually 2 games back-to-back) - Bulgogi tacos, Soy garlic boneless chicken, Kimchi cheese fried rice, Bulgogi, STEAMED PORK BELLY CHIVES read more

88 Pocha - Post-game meal - Bulgogi tacos, Soy garlic boneless chicken, Kimchi cheese fried rice, Bulgogi, STEAMED PORK BELLY CHIVES - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Food is great. Meat is tender. Fast n friendly customer service. Quiet atmosphere. Romantic. Good music. 2 tvs read more

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Korean street food done right. We ordered the Ra Bokki (ttok bokki w Ramen noodles) , fish soup, and wings. It was so good, we ordered the sausage and rice cake and a bulgogi to go. The heat, sweet, and salty balance in the ttok boki was spot on. This balance is hard to do but they've mastered it here. Fish soup was perfect on the rainy day we were there. And the wings were awesome. We got the sauce on the side so the wings stay crispy just before we dip it in the sauce. At least that's the way we like it. They had no problems accommodating us. They were super nice and kept checking in on us every 10 min. Will definitely come back! read more

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Big space to enjoy a dinner with friends. Came here on a thursday night and it was not busy so we were seated right away. I ordered the Tteokbokki, it was yummy and spicy. If you are not a fan of spicy ask the waiter to make it less spicy. Also ordered the squid plate which was big enough to share and even had leftovers. Will need to go back to try more dishes. Cheers! read more

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At it again! Our usual dish squid with udon. So good we switch it up on the second option, mix it up. read more

88 Pocha - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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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

One of the best Korean food in the South Bay :) I usually go here with the family and my kids on the weekdays for dinner. They are so friendly and my kids love their fried octopus tempura and udon. Adults enjoy sweet and spicy fried chicken, jjolmyun (spicy chewy noodles with egg and slices of cucumber), and spicy pork bbq. I plan on trying the army stew next time! It's very family friendly during dinner time and I think later at night it's a happening place for drinks and fun! read more

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

been coming here for years and the service is always kind and attentive and the food is always great - usually get the bulgogi, bibimbap and the tteokbokki but got the fried rice noodles last night as well and they were crispy and hot with a lil tangy dipping sauce, really good! read more

Boss?? owner?? was so kind and treated nice service. and every Korean foods were very great. Definitely you have to order Kimchi fried rice read more

This place is my go to when I want to celebrate or just crave Korean food. This place serves authentic Korean food, especially the popular street food as well. The workers there are so kind and work so hard. I can't say enough good things about this place. It opens a bit later, but it closes later as well. Plenty of seating, lights, and good music. Overall I really enjoy this place and have been coming here for years, I should've written this review years ago. read more

Everything about this place was amazing. Each table has a "call" button & made it easier to take your time to look at the menu. Their is a set box with metal chopsticks & spoons at the table. The food presentation and flavor were very delicious, really loved this place and will definitely keep coming comeback. read more

88 Pocha - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Good food, awesome service, Music for old timers, fun place to eat. Had early dinner few time with friends and we ALL loved it!! read more

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

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

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

The food was phenomenal and it felt very traditional, which I loved. It wasn't too salty and I felt full without having as much rice. read more

The street style food was awesome. The price was decent and our group had a great time. The older gentlemen servers threw me off guard for a minute, but they were very nice and attentive. read more

The food was good a little bit on the pricey side. Service was great the cashier was super friendly and you can tell the food was made fresh. We ordered the spicy pork bulgolgi and spicy squid they both have the same sauce w/ cabbage and other veggies 8/10. The shrimp fried rice was meh did not have a lot of flavor and the shrimp were mini shrimps. 6/10 it was all $52. I would maybe eat here again and try something different like their hot dogs. read more

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