We came here after a long day and I'm surprised that they open until really late. They are very popular even after 9 PM and there were still a lot of people in the space is crowded. There were also a lot of students inside. They have a good selection of sides and their entry was very typical. They're not overly salty and the portion size is decent. They're also not very pricey and consider how late they're opening. I can see why they're very popular. It's a very good Korean restaurant and I wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, kind service, but room for improvement in back of the house. For apps, we ordered the "Corn Cheese", which was literally a can of corn covered in toasted mozzarella cheese--honesty in advertising there. The banchan was uncharacteristically bland (mushrooms, seaweed, potatoes, fishcakes)I had to ask for more (and, to Bay Poncha's credit received beautifully spiced radishes). The bulgogi was a little lacking in flavor (but too much salt); Kimchi rice was solid, as was the soju menu--we had a great, strong, option. Service was good, but us the button rather than try to flag down staff, The complimentary yogurt at dessert was lovely, not sure if that was just for the Elite status but I'll take it. read more

Bay Pocha - Chopsticks holder - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bay Pocha is a great late night spot that is not too deep into the city for good drinks and food. We ordered the following: +Japchae Noodles ($18.95): I love these noodles but wish the sesame flavor was a little strong +Seafood Pancake ($20.95): the portion is really good for the price and it isn't too eggy! +Galbi ($40.95): This is a little pricey but the portion size is really big. There were a couple of fatty pieces, but the server said I could have complained about this We had a few bottles of soju and the price wasn't too bad so we would definitely come back here again! read more

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Great choice by the other couple who invited us to try this place. Portions were huge and we enjoyed all the dishes especially the pork belly and short rib dishes along with the other items pictured. Total bill with one can of beer and tip came to $300 for 4 however, we knew that the 2 Specials were $$$ before we ordered. We all agreed we would definitely come back again. read more

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If you're in San Francisco, and you're looking for late night eats, Bay Pocha is a place. You should definitely check out! Parking isn't as complicated, but can still be a little bit of a challenge, depending on the time of day or evening. It was offputting to walk in around 10 PM, and while the restaurant had a few patrons, the woman that greeted us at the door asked if we had reservations. Were they expecting some mad rush?! When we told her no, she looked around the restaurant as if it were completely packed and they weren't gonna be able to seat it s. She did seat us, but definitely wasn't super friendly. We didn't walk in right before they closed, so I'm not certain what that was all about The food is absolutely delicious. We ordered way too much, but that's what happens when hunger sits in. I would do it all over again. Beef potstickers - delicious! Packed full of tasty filling, perfectly crisp edges, and the dipping sauce was light and flavorful. This definitely was the way to start off the meal! Fried chicken - they offer the chicken fried, fried with the sauce on the side, or covered in the sauce. We ordered the chicken with the sauce on the side, since we anticipated possibly taking the chicken home and did not want it to be soggy. This was the best call. The chicken wings are large and definitely bigger than what we expected. Perfectly fried, very lightly seasoned, which makes sense for being able to eat them either dipped into sauce, or having them brought covered in the sauce. The meat was moist and juicy, and they were really delicious. I had asked how spicy the sauce would be, and never really got a firm answer, which is definitely another reason to order it on the side. The sauce was tasty, but definitely had a back bite to it. Cheese pork Katsu- this is the dish that you need to get regardless of everything else that you're ordering. The Katsu is lightly fried, it's not greasy, and it's nicely seasoned. It's stuffed with cheese and the cheese pull on it, is exactly what you want, and it's exactly what you need. We may or may not have quickly divvy up the pieces because neither of us was willing to give up any of it. Yes, it was that delicious. There's something magical about melted cheesy goodness inside of a piece of Katsu. It served with dipping sauce, but frankly it doesn't need it. I love being able to enjoy food the way it's prepared and I don't like having to add sauces, etc. just to enjoy it. The Katsu was served with a side salad and rice. The side salad was OK but instead of using real dressing, it tasted like spicy mayo drizzled over the lettuce. So that definitely was a miss for me. The rice was light and fluffy, and while it had furikaki sprinkled on top of it, the rice tasted like it had been mixed inside of it. It wasn't visibly noticeable, so it made me wonder what they actually put into the rice. It was OK just unexpected and didn't really work with all the different flavors on the plate. The overall food experience is definitely five stars, but the Service and that part of the experience brought it down to four stars. This is definitely worth going for the food! read more

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Went to Bay Pocha w/ some friends and this place is always open late. They have a wide variety of food like army stew, tteokbokki and grilled meats. I rlly like the rose tteokbokki and pork belly. The army stew is fun if you've never had it before but it's missing the beans! It can be loud in there but it's a place for eating and drinking. read more

Bay Pocha - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would recommend this place. I came in for lunch as well as dinner. Dinner is definitely more lively. The bosam was the special for the night. We also ordered a tofu soup. I really enjoyed the bosom and it came in a huge portion. It was enough for leftovers. The soup was loaded with veggies and seafood. My partner really enjoyed it. The bossam total was $60 so we were a bit surprised when the bill came. Besides that, I would be back. Lots of variety to choose from and quick service. read more

Bay Pocha - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came in on a Sunday night and it was crowded. We ordered the pork neck stew and the grilled squid with butter. The side dishes were really tasty. The stews are big enough for 4 people. Meat was tender and tasty. Service was good even though they were busy, staff were attentive with water and refilling g side dishes. I've gotten the army stew before and that was also really good. read more

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Great causal spot if you're craving Korean food with some soju and beer. We were seated right away on a Saturday night, for a party of seven with no reservations. My favorites were the braised pork belly aka Bossam, kimchi bibimbap, and seafood pancake. The side dishes were okay, I definitely had better. I was also surprised they didn't serve kimchi as one of the complimentary banchan. The service could be more attentive, as we had to wave down our server a few times. It's bit on the pricey side, but I'd still come back to try more of the menu. read more

Stopped by here with a buddy to grab a snack after checking out round 1. We've been here a few times, but it was super packed! Luckily, with 2 people, we were able to be seated quickly. The servers are quick, and you can easily tap the button to get their attention, but since we were so close, we could easily just tell them what we wanted and they'd get it quickly. Started with some fresh Soju bottles and were looking at the food when my buddy saw the carbonara Tteok-bokki and thought it was an interesting combo. The place was lively; almost every table was booked, and people were coming and going. Our sides came out, and I forgot to take a photo, but the fish cakes were bomb! Soju always hit the spot, and when we tried the carbonara, we found it an interesting combo, definitely a fusion mix. I'll be back of course for soju as always and to get our regular wings and stew! read more

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The atmosphere was great! The wait staff were observant and helpful. The food was delicious and the serving size was enough for 2. My brother said this is his favorite spot and he even brought his girlfriend here as their first date many moons ago. read more

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Even though it had been a few years since my last visit, I was pretty bummed when I heard that Wang Dae Bak had closed. With them, The Spot Lounge, and Odumak gone, it pretty much left good ol' Toyose as the only late night Korean pub spot on this side of SF. Thankfully, though, that reality was short lived, as it didn't take long for Bay Pocha to open up and take their place! While I was pretty fond of Wang Dae Bak, I've actually enjoyed my visits to Bay Pocha more so. By comparison, I like how the decor is brighter and the general vibe feels a lot more lively and fun. As for the menu, it's narrower than their predecessor's, but still offers a lot of the same staples, like seafood pancakes, chicken wings, tteokbokki, broiled meat plates, soups, stews. and rice plates. Gone are some of their apps and soups and their intestine dishes, but they now have offerings like galbijjim and bossam, which I think is a net positive. -- FRIED CHICKEN WINGS - Half Original and Half Spicy This was great! Of the two, though, I actually thought the original was better - super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. However, that isn't to say the spicy one was bad; I just didn't care for how saucy they were. -- GALBIJJIM (Braised Short Rib) - Beef Short Ribs Braised in House Special Sweet Soy Garlic Sauce with Carrots, Potatoes, and Scallion...$76.95 Tried this twice (once with cheese, once without) and they were easily my favorite things were. The chunks of short ribs were super tender, the rice noodles had a terrific chew to them, and I loved the potatoes and carrots. Not as good as Daeho's, but still an awesome dish. -- BOSSAM - Slow Boiled Pork Belly with House Made Special Sauce...$58.95 On the one hand, this was pretty impressive - the portion was pretty generous and it was one of the better bossam dishes I've had. On the other, bossam isn't really my kind of dish (prefer my pork belly cooked differently) and some of the pieces were really fatty. -- JAPCHAE with Tofu Pretty disappointing, to be honest. Setting aside the fact that we got this with tofu (it tasted fine; I just would've gone with beef), this was really pale and was on the bland side. While it had a nice hit of sesame oil, it needed a bit more soy sauce for some umami. -- CORN CHEESE Not the best I've had, but far from the worst. The corn was sweet and they certainly didn't skimp on the cheese. However, whether it be the butter or the fat/oil from the cheese, it felt like the corn and cheese would separate form each other as we ate it. -- ARMY STEW (Budae Jjigae) - Spicy Pork, Kimchi, Spam, Sausage, Vegetables, and Ramen Noodles in a Hot, Spicy Broth...$58.95 It's been a long time since I've had this and, thankfully, this one didn't disappoint! Besides the portion being HUGE (enough for our whole group to share), I love how this came with sausage, spam, AND spicy pork. Plus, the rice cakes in this were so soft and chewy. Delicious! -- BEEF STONE BIBIMBAP They initially gave us a regular beef bibimbap (in a cold bowl) and then brought it back in a stone pot. I assume that had a lot to do with it, but either way, this was really underwhelming. The top portion wasn't hot and the rice at the bottom never developed that bottom crust. -- SEAFOOD PANCAKE with Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, and Green Onions Pretty solid overall. Although I wish the top/bottom of the pancake had been crispier, the pancake wasn't too thick nor too thin and it had a good amount of seafood and green onions in it. -- BROILED PORK BELLY with Salt and Pepper Served with Onion and Garlic Now this is how I like my pork belly! The slices I had were cooked very well with a perfectly golden brown color on each side. Plus, they just tasted really good! -- GALBI Pretty standard, but in a good way. Not only did they have a really nice char, but the galbi was meaty, juicy, and seasoned really well. Yum! Beyond the food, I love that it's super convenient - the area is chill, it's easy to find nearby parking, and there usually isn't a long way for a table. As for service, it's mostly good, though not perfect. Beyond bringing us the wrong bibimbap, they also brought out my friend's soon doobu without the ramen noodles she had requested and then told her she would have to wait longer if she still wanted it. However, on the plus side, as we were scooping out the leftovers from our army stew, a worker brought out a container of the soup broth for us, which was awesome, especially since no other place has done that for us. Given how similar the menu is to Wang Dae Bak's (even the wording and descriptions are almost identical), I wouldn't be surprised if Bay Pocha's owners are actually the same. Not always a good thing, but perfectly fine in this case! Regardless, we have no reason not to keep coming back in the future. See you guys again soon! read more

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Spoke to manager over the phone regarding a birthday dinner for 24 people and the restaurant was able to accommodate us at a $35 per person deposit that was refunded once we arrived. Was also able to split the check per table order, which helped immensely as tracking who ordered what would be somewhat difficult. They do also allow cakes to be brought in and will light the candles for you! Had the kimchi fried rice along with the army stew and chicken wings to name a few. Overall the food tasted great and was satisfied with how the accommodation went. Multiple birthdays were taking place and the ambiance was a fun celebratory one. read more

Bay Pocha - Sausage Stew aka. Army Stew / 부대찌개 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had a reservation for a larger group and Tina + 2 other servers (did not catch their names unfortunately) were great! Despite it being a busy Saturday night, they checked in on us frequently + quickly prebussed our table. We ordered the bossam, seafood pancake and kimchi fried rice with some meat dishes too. Everything tasted great and we had some leftover bossam to take home too. They were also nice enough to help light a birthday cake for us and provided paper plates. Parking wasn't too bad for the area and the ambiance is definitely a good dinner/pregame spot. read more

Such a lively place in a quiet area! Plenty of parking, and highly recommend making a reservation as it gets packed after 7pm. I made a reservation for 3 at 7pm on a Sat. Service was amazing! The servers do a great job explaining the menu and the special menu if they have it. Korean Pear Juice: Can't go wrong! Comes in a lil can and they provide a cup and ice. Army Stew: So good! I typically don't like army stew, and I enjoyed this one since the broth wasn't too thick. A large portion, good for 3-5. We had left overs and was able to take it to go. Tteokbokki: Enough for all 3 of us! I loved how creamy it was, there's different options for this. Overall, such a fun spot for large gatherings. It gets packed and loud, so if you're looking for a spot to socialize, this is it! read more

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Found my new fav pocha in the bay area It has a similar vibe to the pochas I've been to in Seoul & NYC. It was a colorful and tasty spread, so a shoutout to the server for giving us the best recs on drinks/food. I'm glad we got there early though. Tables were full by 7 and it does get loud by then, so you'll def want to get there early. Of all the pochas I've been to, service here was top notch. The servers were thoughtful and attentive: clear out my scraps before our meals were served (pear juice can/chopstick paper cover), didn't rush us to finish our meal, and brought us extra soup to take home for our leftover army stew. I'm also impressed w/ how well they've busted tables left and right from us: clean & tidy for the next dinner party. Will def come back for another dinner gathering. read more

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Bay Pocha is a small Korean restaurant located right next to the Ocean muni stop. My boyfriend and I went on NYE around 7pm and it was pretty crowded (but luckily no wait). Be prepared to be packed in, as the tables are close together. The staff are attentive and super friendly. Appetizers (3/5) were not the typical ones I'm used to (like kimchi, potato salad, cucumbers, etc.) and were not my favorite. They didn't really have much flavor, but that might be personal preference. Carbonara Rice Cakes (0/5) was not great. The flavor tasted fishy/seafoody and hurt both mine and my boyfriend's stomachs. Would not recommend or order again. Regret eating it/ordering as I'm writing this review. Bibimbap Hot Stone (4.5/5) was the best dish we had. Flavors were good and they give you sauce on the side. Wish it had more meat and included kimchi, but otherwise good! Kimchi Stew (4/5) was good flavor-wise and portion-wise. Also wish it had more meat, but the portion of meat was typical. Comes with 1 small bowl of rice. read more

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Came here for lunch with a group 10 friends and we got there as it opened, so there was no waiting at all. This has been on my list to try for a long time and I'm glad I finally made it. They offer your standard Korean foods assorted appetizers, shareable plates, soups & stews and most importantly BBQ. They also offer hot pot and non-standard appetizers including chicken feet, steamed egg, chicken gizzards. It all reminds me of the food tents (poojangmacha) in Seoul. Everything we ordered was delicious. The corn cheese was exceptionally good, enough gooey cheese, the chicken wings were was crispy and tasty. The galbi was flavorful and the rose tteokbokki was very good. Service was attentive, ambiance was well lit, spacious and an overall a fun experience. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Bay Pocha is a fantastic spot for Korean food, drinking soju, and catching up with friends. My friend and I ordered the soft tofu soup and galbi, and both were delicious! Customer service is outstanding. The only thing that would make it even better is if they played some music. read more

Randomly decided to try bay pocha looking for Korean food in the area and were very pleased with the food here it was so tasty and the service was great they're so kind and the bathroom was super clean we ordered the bulgogi, ramen, and rice cakes read more

Bay Pocha - Ramen add egg - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here as a backup since our go-to Korean restaurant was packed. Unfortunately, the food fell short--almost every dish was overly sweet and fairly forgettable. The only real standout was the kalbi. read more

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My 5th time coming for their bossam and army stew. Service and food is 10/10 would recommend!! Kid friendly and music wasn't too loud. read more

Bay Pocha - Braised Pork Belly aka. Bossam / 보쌈 Kimchi Seafood Pancake / 김치해물전 Galbi / 갈비 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was so cute and cozy! I had dinner here with my girlfriends and it was a great place for us to eat and hang out. The food was so good and the portion sizes are huge!! There was more than enough for the 4 of us. The service was great as well! They were very attentive. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Bay Pocha - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming to this spot for a few years now, but this most recent visit truly stood out. The fried chicken wings were incredible. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy, well-seasoned on the inside. Honestly, these wings might even top the ones from a certain popular Korean wing spot in the outer Sunset, lol. And they weren't tiny either; they were meaty, flavorful, and exactly how I like them: dry, with no sauce. Next up was the stir-fry gizzard. Good flavor with a nice chew, and served with lots of green onions and garlic on a sizzling plate. I really appreciated that, because gizzard can get tough fast if it's not cooked properly. We also ordered a seafood pancake and kimchi jjigae, both generously portioned and easily enough for two people. read more

Bay Pocha - Fried Chicken Wings & Chicken Gizzard - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

First timer here and everything was deliciousl I really liked their mushroom banchan. They have a long table in the middle of the restaurant, so they can accommodate large parties. They played a lot of Kpop Demon Hunter. Army Stew ($58.95) - Huge portion. Could've done with less rice cake/rice balls. Seafood Pancake ($22.95) - Crispy and flavorful. One of my favorite dishes. Chicken Wings ($22.95) - Juicy and crispy. Yum. Braised Pork Belly ($55.95) - Apparently a special menu item, but they always serve it. Came with lettuce and like 5 garlic slices. Galbi ($43.95) - No complaints here. Kimchi Fried Rice ($19.95) - Was nice to have rice to eat with the meat, but I've had better. read more

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Came here for lunch and was pleased with the food! I'm sure it can get pretty lively in the evenings as it seems like more of a late night spot, but for a weekday lunch, the quiet ambiance was perfect. I ordered the hot stone beef bibimbap. My food came out quickly, along with some delicious side dishes. The bibimbap was sizzling and delicious! My only wish would be for the beef to be in more bite-sized pieces. It was tender and flavorful but the pieces were much too large; I wanted a bite with each of my spoonfuls of rice! Otherwise, the dish was good. I had plenty leftover to take home for a second meal. read more

Bay Pocha - Extra Side Dishes (BanChan) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What an amazing way to end my night! I just got off looking for a way to decompress and I stumbled upon this spot. Literally right after I ordered, they brought me my ice cold soju and beer. Mid-drink I was brought shrimp chips and it was the perfect pairing with my beer! The service and staff were extremely accommodating despite me only having drinks. Cant wait til next time to try the food here! Shoutout to my server Chris and his Blonde accomplice! read more

Bay Pocha - Soju Bombs - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

So our friend's recommend this spot, after we watched K-pop group ONEUS, at the Palace of Fine Arts. I was told this spot is famous and popular with some K-pop idols, aka singers who have eaten here previously. I will say I wasn't disappointed! Here's what we had for our late night meal: Korean seafood pancake, rolled omelette fried rice, and pork belly, it was more than enough food for 5 people to share and eat! The portions are super generous, and gosh damn the food is smacking! I've eaten a lot of Korean food around the Bay, but I'd have to say this spot is now one of my favorites! Service was top notch, the environment is chill and fun, and obviously I loved the food. It cost around $143 bucks for us and that's around $28-29 per person, not a bad deal for some great food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. Overall: 20/10 read more

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This is where you want to go if you want to eat AND drink with your friends. It's loud at night. The entire menu sounds good you want to try it all and have people at your table to share with. Get the Korean stew! read more

Bay Pocha - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best food and drinks. Food is great and make sure to visit Iris!! She's beautiful. Yummy in my tummy

4.5 rounded up to a 5 because I would really come back again! Loved the rice cake and dumpling soup. It was a big portion with lots of rice cake and lots of soup. My toddler loved it as well. It's super easy to eat especially on a cool/windy day. Bossam was more expensive but pretty worth it as well. The quality was quite good with thicker cuts of meat that was not crazy fatty either which was appreciated! Would really like it if it came with some vegetable lettuce wraps because I feel like that's usually how most people eat it. It comes with pickled mildly, spicy onions and green onion mix in the middle, which was a great addition, but it would have been really nice to have the lettuce wraps to use too. We had extra bossam that we brought home and we were able to use our own romaine lettuce wraps, and that did the trick! There were a fair amount of small side dishes too. Nothing crazy but they were all tasty. read more

Bay Pocha - Bossam, Rice Cake & Dumpling Soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rachel was amazing! She has such an engaging personality and was so friendly with our group! We ordered the pork belly ssam, the army stew and the seafood pancake. The portions were big and it was all delicious! This is definitely a go to spot for me and my friends/team/family. read more

I come to these spots mostly to drink and ordering food is usually an afterthought. But my immediate thought when I visited Bay Pocha was that the food was actually legit. They serve all of the familiar Korean bar favorites, with very good versions of chicken gizzards, chicken wings, and seafood pancake. Even the omurice was delicious. I don't remember a whole lot from that night, but I do remember that everything we ordered was solid. That's gotta be worth something. read more

big portions and good korean food, just what I like and needed. the kimchi fried rice is a fairly big portion, enough for two people. we also got the soup that was fairly large as well. food came quick read more

Bay Pocha - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for the first time with my SF BFF for our regular get-together whenever I come into town. Place is so nice - feels like I'm back in Korea. Check out their layout and dining area - everything so nearly laid out! Service was prompt, as there were only two other party of people when we dined in. Waitress was patient as she explained which dish could be made gluten-free. A+ for accommodating my gluten allergy! Place is clean and ambiance is chill. We ordered their omlette rice (like shrimp fried rice with thin layer of egg on top), kimchi stew (pork was very tender and tasty), and their grilled squid . So much food we had to take half of it to go. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Pocha is always our go-to spot for late-night Korean bites. After an event, we came with a party of seven and ordered a variety of dishes--rosé tteokbokki, chicken gizzards, pork belly, and kimchi fried rice. The kimchi fried rice was excellent--perfectly cooked rice, flavorful kimchi, and topped off with spam, just the way we like it. The rosé tteokbokki hit the spot too, with tender rice cakes and classic fish cake in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce. The pork belly was the only miss for me. It came with all the fixings--perilla leaves, lettuce wraps, and dipping sauces--but the pork itself was overly sweet, which threw off the flavor balance. The chicken gizzards were hands down the best dish of the night--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with both sesame and gochujang dipping sauces. So good! With soju and beer flowing and a relaxed, fun vibe, Pocha is a solid spot for casual late-night Korean eats. Definitely recommend it if you're craving something savory and satisfying after hours. read more

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Made reservations here for a group of four on a Tuesday evening. There were plenty of table available when we came in, and the servers were quite attentive to all our needs, from getting our orders immediately to refilling our water to cleaning our table in between dishes. We ordered their Rose Rice Cake, Bo-ssam, Kimchi Seafood Pancake, and regular Cheese Pork Katsu. The Rose Rice Cake was creamy and not too spicy; I liked the texture of the tteokbokki and the well-seasoned fish cake. The Bo-ssam dish had plenty of pork, with a good balance of the fatty and non-fatty portion. The Kimchi Seafood Pancake was not too dense and had a good variety of kimchi along with squid. The Cheese Pork Katsu was my absolute favorite, with the never-ending non-breaking cheese and a side of salad! We were interested in trying their variations of Cheese Pork Katsu, either the sweet potato or sweet pumpkin, so that will be on the to-try list for next time! read more

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Went here for dinner. Street parking only. It was really loud inside. But the food was great. Staff was great. I'd recommend coming here if you don't mind the noise. read more

Bay Pocha - Kimchi Fried Rice / 김치볶음밥 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We loved our dinner here. Though we made a reservation, it was an early enough hour that we didn't need it. Judging from the many enthusiastic reviews read here, though, I took no chances! Party of three worked out great here. We ordered just a couple dishes and had more than enough. One entree (Braised Short Rib), and one appetizer (a meat/seafood Korean pancake). That, and a mini tour of the Soju collection, took us to a state of delicious satisfaction. The location was great, too, as we had just come from the Fine Arts Museums of SF. So, it's not far from where we were. Plus, it was away from a lot of super busy areas, so it was relaxed and easy to just enjoy our meal and our company. The Braised Short Rib (Slow cooked short ribs with house sweet soy sauce aka GalBiJjim) featured a goodly amount of short ribs on the bone. The beef comes off pretty easily, was tender (and yes, occasionally fatty), and very flavorful. Tubes of rice noodles accompanied the other ingredients such as potato chunks, carrot rounds, scallions, and a few well-placed shavings of spicy red peppers. The peppers are HOT. Fortunately we were given jasmine rice plus plenty of refreshing cool water to keep our heads on. The brown gravy/sauce was just thick enough, full of sassy comfort, and brought the whole dish together. The pancake we got was a great complement to our entree. It came out at the same time as the Short Rib, though we were told it would come out first. No matter. Both dishes go well together. This was more than enough for 3 hungry people, We also tried a few Soju -- the peach (big yes) the apricot (pretty good, if a bit tannic), and Lychee Mix (which we also liked. Service was good, and our waiter was happy to share his take on the different menu items. He knew them all since childhood, so it was awesome to have an expert know the menu so well and give us great guidance. Absolutely recommend and would return. read more

Bay Pocha - Braised Beef Short Ribs aka. GalBiJjim - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Went to Bay Pocha after pickling at Larsen park. There was a lot of parking on a Wednesday night, very convenient. Checked in on the waitlist on yelp and the table was ready as we got to the restaurant. Food was good. Vibes of the restaurant was very pochay. I didn't like where we were seated though... we were right next to the door. Every time someone open the door a gust of cold wind would hit me. Fish Row Stew: 5/5 It hit the spot, perfectly spiced and loaded with seafood. If I added some ramen with this, I would have been amazing. Kimchi Fried Rice: 5/5 I don't normally order kimchi fried rice at restaurants but this fried rice slapped. Braised Pork Belly Bossam: 4/5 Bossam was well cooked, soft, and perfectly seasoned 5/5! There was a green onion + red onion salad paired with it but there was more onion than green onion. I wish there was a bit more dressing on the salad to complement the bossam. Bulgogi: 4/5 It was good but on the sweater side. Corn Cheese: 4/5 it was ok. i've had better. Complementary Banchan: 3/5 ehhh... read more

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