This place gives typical Korean pub vibes especially considering how small their portion sizes are. Luckily I went on a weeknight so it wasn't too crowded. I was really excited to try their food since their menu made everything look so ginormous and appetizing. The food itself was pretty good, however I felt like I was lacking a little bit considering that banchan was not served. My partner and I ordered 2 dishes - the fried chicken and fries and the cheese pork belly dish. It's good enough to satisfy 2 people, but I wish we ordered some type of carb on the side. Overall a decent spot if you're craving Korean food. read more

Hanshin Pocha - fried chicken with fries - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Finally a pocha style Korean bar in Irvine so I don't have to go all the way to Ktown. The vibe is a lot more family friendly and wholesome than typical Korean bar in Ktown. It's definitely not somewhere I feel comfortable getting rowdy, but it's all we get here in Irvine so I'll take it :') For food we got the chicken mozzarella cheese fondue, fried chicken gizzard, fried whole squid, and beef tofu jjigae. The gizzard and squid had a nice chewy and crispy texture, which was perfect for drinking food. The mozzarella fondue was so melty that it was hard to pick up, and the chicken was well seasoned. The only thing that kinda lacked flavor was the tofu jjigae. The waitlist system was a little strange. When I first signed up, it said the wait time was 5-10 minutes and I was 3rd in line, then I got pushed to 4th and then 5th. They're still new so I think they're still figuring it out. read more

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Very good food! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The portions were generous and came out quickly. The atmosphere was lively and fun, perfect for hanging out with friends. Staff were friendly and attentive too. Definitely coming back again!" read more

My family and I went here for my friend's mom's birthday. We were excited to try this place because my friend had seen this place on Instagram. It's really cool to have more of a traditional Korean bar vibey restaurant in OC and more specifically in the Irvine area. We definitely waited a really long time though. At least an hour. We didn't get in until almost 8pm, so definitely get there early. The restaurant was quite loud and servers were running around everywhere. It's also not very big inside, so just prepare for that. Food - 3.5/5 I will say we had to limit ourselves a bit because my friend's dad can't eat spicy food. We ordered the tteokbokki (mild) 3/5, mandu w/cheese 2.5/5, boneless fried chicken 3/5, pork mozzarella cheese fondue 3.75/5, and the gochu maneul chicken 4/5. Honestly, what we ordered was quite mid. My family was a little picky, so some of the stuff I wanted to try, we didn't end up ordering. The only dishes that I really liked were the gochu chicken that had good flavor but wasn't really spicy and the pork mozzarella cheese fondue. The flavor was there and the cheese pull was satisfying, but I do wish the pork was a little meatier and less fatty. I think my experience was a little isolated, so I think if I get to come back, there are other things like the chicken feet, odolppyeo, and grilled squid that I'd like to try. I'd definitely try this place again though! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food, service, and drinks!! Perfect for a Friday night out with friends. The Japchae is a must!

The whole chicken is juicy and crispy, the rice balls were solid and the Korean stew was a nice touch. The inside is clean and somewhat dark. The service is decent, you need to press a button to get service which is convenient but they won't check up on you so presss that butttonnn. I think it's a a cool place to drink with friends. read more

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Came here with my boyfriend and roommates on Halloween after our night was RUINED! We sat at the table with a palpable tension in the air weighing down on us. Some of the dishes were mildly perplexing in terms of how you were supposed to eat it (dipping sauce? eat like soup?), but we love a good challenge. Don't remember exactly what we ordered but it did involve chicken, cheese, sauce, corn, etc. Delicious comfort food & we love that it's one of the few places open so late in the great city of Irvine. But yeah we came here over a year ago so not sure if things have changed.. just felt compelled to leave a review as I sit here this Wensday night reminiscing. Thank you Hanshin! read more

The food was really good and the atmosphere was nice and chill. I had a great time here and will definitely come back again!

The crowd is definitely younger (college students) especially at night but that makes complete sense for the location. If you've been to Korea before this definitely gave me the same feeling as eating in Korea with the tone and vibe inside. The food was very good as we got the rolled eggs and fried chicken to share. The portion was massive but very delicious! Unfortunately we were placed right next to the kitchen so there was a lot of traffic going in and out and made the dining experience not great but that is a personal thing and shouldn't take away from Hanshin pocha. Hopefully the layout can improve in this specific area. We didn't drink this time but if you want the full Korean experience i would definitely come back with friends for this. It's nice that they're open very late as well! read more

I came here on a Friday around 5pm and got seted right away. We order Combo D which came with gyeran-mari, gochu-maneul chicken, and kimchi jeongol for $67. In addition to that, we also order the spicy chicken feet and mango makgeolli. Everything was amazing and our favorite were the gyeran-mari and gochu-maneul chicken. The gyeran-mari was so soft with melted cheese on top and the fried chicken sauce was delicious (not really spicy, it's more of a soy sauce flavor). The spicy chicken feet was my favorite when I got it the first time I came to Hanshin Pocha. However, this time it was way too spicy even for my friends who can eat spicy foods, seems like they're inconsistent with the sauce. The price is a bit on the pricier side for some menu items. Follow @hangrytrails.us on Instagram for more OC Foods read more

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This is my friend group's go-to late night dinner spot. The staff are very friendly & attentive, especially Sean. I highly recommend him! The food is delicious, but a little pricy. My favorite is the corn cheese buldak. If you want a place to hang out at night & have a few bucks to spare, 100% give this place a visit! read more

Absolutely terrible. The water is full of bugs, and the service is beyond subpar. It's clear they don't care about their customers or the quality of what they're providing. Disorganized, unprofessional, and completely indifferent to complaints. Save yourself the money and the headache -- I would never come back and strongly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

highly recommend! good food and ambience! great location, definitely recommend checking out read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Good food and open kinda late in Irvine area. Food comes out quick and 김치전골 is great. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Chef Esther Chou from Heat Eater highly recommend Hanshin in NYC! I am glad to see Hanshin in Irvine! The fried chicken, kimchi fried rice on cheese and beef soft tofu stew was awesome taste! The service and music was great! read more

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I am a huge Hanshin pocha fan, great place for late night food and pretty easy to get a table for a big group on a weekend if you join the waitlist before you get there:) read more

Hanshin Pocha - Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I LOVE that we are getting more LATE NIGHT options for dining here in South OC! They are open til 1am which is extremely helpful as I work late some evenings. I've always been a huge fan of Korean food and frequent places in the La Miranda/Buena Park area. But for Irvine, my partner and I absolutely love this spot. Not only is the food delicious, but the draft beer is cold and fresh, and service is always on point! Super easy to get to a couple min north of spectrum off of the 405. Definitely check them out! read more

Found this spot on Yelp when deciding on a dinner spot a while back and so glad I did. The vibe here feels kind of bar-y and causal which is great because we definitely wanted something chill. My friends and I ordered a couple different items to try a little bit of everything. We got the dumplings, fried chicken and fries, one of the bulgogi with cheese, and fish cake soup. Everything was so good and super worth the price. Service here was great. Overall a great experience. read more

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Service was good, food just as good. Came out fast. Ambiance feels like a nightclub, but not so loud in color and music.

Very welcoming area. food came out pretty quickly and the staff was very nice. Definitely a place to come with friends as the food is group oriented with plenty of drinks. Awesome sauce read more

Very welcoming area. food came out pretty quickly and the staff was very nice. Definitely a place to come with friends as the food is group oriented with plenty of drinks. Awesome sauce read more

I love the spicy pork. I feel like I reached nirvana. atmosphere is pretty as good as well. amazing!

Suchhhh yummy food that also stays open late! Highly recommend for a casual night out.

Food was delicious. Especially the Korean fried chicken. It was out of this world delicious. Ambiance was lovely and they were really busy! The tables move slower after 9:00pm because it's a popular late night drink spot. Very popular in Korea and happy it made it to irvine! Def give it a try read more

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i luv this restaurant!!! specially chicken feet!!!!! and this DIY Rice ball is amazing read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was really good I ordered chess pork bbq and kimchi jeongol with my friend it was first time for my friend to visit Irvine and this restaurant was really amazing read more

Good service and the kimchi fried rice and BBQ pork cheese are both really good, lots of soju to pick from too.

Best chicken feet in Irvine! Good atmosphere and service. We always bring friends here for late night food and we like the place a lot!

I love this place. the portions are huge so bring all of your friends. the vibe is also super chill, almost feels like a bar. the food is also super delicious and the service is always super fast and efficient!!!! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Beef Belly Tteokbokki and Boneless Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came with the family including kids and the food was fantastic. Had the bbq pork w cheese, brisket noodles, rice balls, and chapagetti. Would def come again. read more

the service here is always supreme. staff is super nice and accommodating! the food hits the spot every time! I would 100% recommend this place for a good time and fun drinks! read more

served me even tho i came really late. big thanks! the place is really clean too. the vibe is good

Taste is so good, i'm come here everyweek, and service so good too. comfortable atmosphere

Came here late on a Sunday there wasn't much of a wait and got seated right away. Employees here is very attentive and nice you wouldn't really need to get their attention but if you really have to there is a bell you can ring. We got the chicken and cheese plate it was around $25 which wasn't bad and the portion was enough to feed 2. Drinks here is decently price like every other restaurant or pub. Would want to come back to try their other dishes! Our server also gave us both a pink frog keychain so cute. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Oh how I love this place! Whenever it's 10pm and I am craving a cold one in a quiet city like Irvine, there is always Hanshin Pocha. The food is always immaculate, not a single miss on this menu. Personally, the Cheese Chicken BBQ and the Grilled Whole Squid are my favorites. Super chill ambiance! Gets quite lively on the weekends too! It also helps that the serving staff is insanely attractive and fit, especially Soo! read more

I'm so glad this opened nearby! It stays open quite late in Irvine, and their menu has great offerings. Their kimchi jeongol with ramen added is so good, and we love the fried chicken. If you are in the mood for Korean food, you can't go wrong. Everything is tasty, and even when we order pick up everything was packed well and steaming hot. read more

the gizzards and kimchi fried rice are pretty good :) some other items are still definitely overpriced and portions jusy are not that worth imo but i do like the location, ambiance and drinks. the blended makgeolli is great. servers always seem busy but service is typically good. read more

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The was food really tasty and if you love cheese this is the place to try. The ambiance was very lively. From the outside you can't tell if it's open because it looks dark but once you open the doors it's very loud from the customers and the music. read more

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The food was delicious and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned.

i liked the chicken with cheese fondue a lot, but portion sizes are pretty small and can be pretty loud if you go later at night