This place is not bad. It is open late which is good. I had too much fried food when I was there and paid for it later. Service was average read more

Hanshin Pocha is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking out front. I went with a large group and ordered meals family style. The food was delicious and flavorful, the staff were attentive and the environment was relaxed. I would absolutely return. read more

A new hanshin pocha in Irvine that has just opened. The food here (pocha) is Korean snack and comfort food. Fried chicken is definitely a must try. It's crispy outside and very tender inside. The uden tang is my favorite since it's so comforting. Starters and sides are very nice! They only have one server when I went and the place was quite busy. The inside is quite dark for playing with phones but if you're just here to eat, it should be fine. read more

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Great food, friendly staff, quick service. I'll definitely come back again! Loved it!

Trendy Korean cafe vibes and comfort food! This is the perfect place to unwind after work, chat with friends and have a casual meal. It's like Ktown in Irvine. read more

If you like spicy food, this place is a must-try. The chicken feet were flavorful, chewy, and packed with heat without being overwhelming. Great late-night food, generous portions, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

AWESOME PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT GRUBBIN! the foods a bit more on the pricey side (e.g., i wanted to order corn cheese but it was like $13) but the food is great tho:)) read more

Hanshin Pocha - chicken cheese bbq - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Besides the vibes and atmosphere, food and portion size is extremely off. Shrimp fried rice and rose tteokboki were disappointing. Extremely greasy and rose tteokboki had close to nothing in it. Was basically just watered down soup with a ton of heavy whipping cream. Few pieces of rice cake, about 3 pieces of thin sliced sausage, and tidbits of cabbage. Had to call the server 3 times through the bell before she finally brought us the check read more

YO THIS PLACE IS FUN! Needed a late night bite after a game and was happy to find a place in this part of Irvine to go to. The plaza is so quiet at night but the vibe of the restaurant invites you into a different space. If I think hard about it, I'm in Korea lol. We ordered one of their soju/beer bundles and their staff taught us the perfect ratio for drinking. Also ordered their mandu corn cheese, fried platter, spicy garlic fried chicken, and jjampong. More than enough for four people, absolutely DELICIOUS. That jjampong fed 3-4 people TWICE. Our order was delayed but upon finding out, the staff immediately apologized, gave us free soju and made sure we got our food next. The wait was easy because that's what a pocha is for, drinking and hanging out with friends. read more

Cute and cozy Korean lounge in Irvine. Can you believe they're open until 12-1 am???? Unheard of right? Very young crowd but as a former ktown girl it brought back a flood of memories Nice place to enjoy a drink and share Korean comfort food/안주. My friend and I don't typically cook Korean food at home so we were craving a couple of items in the menu. Decided to go for the kimchee jeongol which was similar to army soup/부대찌개 but with more kimchee than others. Thought it was a bit plain . Should have just gone for the army soup instead. Also tried their chicken mozzarella cheese fondue. Densely marinated chicken with side of cheese and corn. Not a fav. Of course ordered the peach flavored makgeolli which was yummy. Not a soju girl as I got sick years ago and now can't go close to it. But they have a wide selection for you if you enjoy it. Wouldn't mind visiting again. But would be more for group gathering for drinks more than food itself. read more

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Super fun place, cost, fast service, call button. Great energy, awesome place to hang with friends. Gochu Maneul Chicken - garlic sweet & spicy sauce. A whole chicken cut up into pieces, fries and drizzled with sauce. This was so good, even the white meat pieces. Cheese corn - actually delightful. Some more interesting spices. Tomato sauce gyeran-mari - fabulous. The standout of the meal for me. Nice soft layered egg wrapped around a homey tomato based meat sauce with a tomato based gravy on top and full of melty cheese! 10 out of 10. read more

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Showed up after dinner next door because my body said, "You need makgeoli and Korean snacks, immediately." This spot is basically a K-food fever dream--open late and packed with every drunk snack imaginable. Respect. Got the rose tteokbokki: creamy, spicy, and not a sugar bomb (bless). Bonus protein bits made it feel like a fun little meaty surprise party. Then came the soy garlic chicken... which was approximately the size of my head. Crispy, saucy, and clearly made to feed 4 people--or one unhinged person (me). Service? Fast. Parking? Not traumatic. Prices? A bargain for the amount of joy and sodium I experienced. Will I return? Yes. Will I pretend I didn't already eat dinner again? Absolutely. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a really good experience at Hanshin Pocha. We ordered the budae jjigae, steamed egg, cabbage fried rice, and assorted fried platter, and everything was solid. The budae jjigae had a really flavorful broth and got even better as it cooked. The steamed egg was super soft and comforting, and the cabbage fried rice was surprisingly addictive -- simple but really tasty with great wok flavor. The assorted fried platter was also done well, crispy on the outside without feeling too heavy. Overall, the food was satisfying, portions were good, and the whole place had a fun late-night pocha vibe. Definitely a great spot to come with friends and share a few dishes. Would come back again. read more

We stopped by Hanshin Pocha in Irvine for a late-night bite, and it's awesome to finally see a Korean pocha-style spot pop up in the area. Think: cozy cafe vibes with Korean drinking food, plenty of beer and soju, and good times all around. The fried chicken was crispy with solid flavor, and the kimchi soup was surprisingly well-balanced. It's flavorful without being overly salty (a common trap when places want you to drink more). We also tried the Korean-style omelet (name totally escaped me), but it was like an omelet with ketchup and ended up pairing surprisingly well with everything else. A little nostalgic and a lot delicious. They offer combos to save you a few bucks and even have beer towers if you're rolling deep. Perfect spot for a snack, a hangout, or a late-night bite. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Really fun vibes inside and our server was super friendly and helpful. Definitely a cool pocha to check out with friends!

Great service and ambiance. I like the rice ball so far and am excited for combo B. Hoping for a free drink!

I can't believe there's a place like Hanshin Pocha in sleepy Quail Hill! In Irvine, it's hard to find restaurant that is open later than 9/10pm, so Hanshin Pocha is a welcome addition! Came here on a rainy night around 6pm. The restaurant was pretty quiet, except for the music playing. We ordered a couple of Sapporo drafts, kimchi jeongul, mandu w/corn cheese and kimchi fried rice. The jeongul was pretty big, with pork, spam and sausage, and not too spicy (I am a spice wimp). the mandu (dumplings) in corn cheese was the perfect food to go with a beer. My husband said their kimchi fried rice (which comes with cheese and egg) is his fave kimchi fried rice ever! You pretty much had to push the call button in order to get any type of service, which was fine with me (though it seemed kind of odd since it was such a quiet night). I would totally come back here and try more food and drinks! Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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service was quick and food was good. the fried foods were super crispy and tasted fresh. my favorite was the cheese fondue. the cheese went perfectly with the spicy sauce on the chicken, and it was something i've never really tried before. would come back just to order that again. ordered: fried mandu boneless chicken wings with fries rose tteokbokki chicken with cheese fondue read more

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The food was good and decent wait. No queue during off hours. The DIY rice ball was tasty and really filling. It's seaweed, Japanese mayo, radish, standard veggies. The pork cheese fondue was my favorite and goes great with the rice ball. The place is low light. read more

Hanshin Pocha - DIY Rice Ball - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The service and cheese pork BBQ are amazing. Come and try it, you will never regret it read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We arrived on a Saturday evening around 7 PM and we were easily seated for our party of two. There was no wait and several other tables available. It's dim inside and plenty of music playing. Service was ok. Our server was not that friendly. I think she wasn't having a good day. Use the service button at the table. We decided to splurge on fried foods and got the whole fried squid and fried chicken with garlic sauce. I liked the little bits of red bell pepper and thin slices of Serrano chili peppers mixed with the sauce in the chicken. We really enjoyed the tender squid and flavorful chicken. We washed it down with some beef tofu soup. The soup was on the sweeter side and not spicy at all. If we get that dish again, would ask them to make it spicier if possible. It does not automatically come with rice or any side dishes. That's what we were missing tonight, but that's OK. Excited to have a restaurant in Irvine that opens later than 10 PM. We were satisfied with the food and definitely will come back with family and friends. read more

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I am hoping the clams were fresh, because the majority of them had sand. The broth on the other hand was clean, light, enjoyable. We paired this with corn cheese and it was more sweet than I anticipated, but it was good. Probably better if paired with something more savory. There are only two bathrooms, so I hope the line doesn't get long when the restaurant gets busier. Service was prompt especially for a busy establishment. This is great spot open "late" for UCI students, it's not too far too. read more

Went to Hanshin Pocha on a Tuesday after work around 5:30pm. Was just us and another party at this time, eventually picked up and got busy as we were leaving. We were bummed to learn that they no longer have the happy hour deals advertised on their IG page. Pricing was still fair. We really liked the ice blended mango makgeolli! Was my first time having this served in a traditional bowl. We ordered the kimchi fried rice and chicken fondue. Would order it again! Hanshin Pocha is one of the few Irvine spots open late so I'll definitely be back to try out the other makgeolli flavors and chicken katsu! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I like the atmosphere it is super chill and the food is great!! There are so many choices to choose from and it was great!!!

Very cool spot with hip music and a cool ambiance and a younger crowd. The exterior looks like a generic cookie cutter Irvine shopping center building. The interior looks almost like a club with the neon lights, the latest k-pop music videos playing on the wall through a projector, and the red and black color theme. The food is priced a few bucks higher than what I would consider fair for a single person, but the portions are just right for sharing. Service was alright, took a while to get seated but staff was fairly polite. I ordered the spicy chicken with cheese. $32 with tip. The food itself tasted good. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Bbq Chicken Mozzarella Cheese Fondue - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Solid spot for korean comfort food! We ordered 4 dishes to share among 3 people -- the service was quick and the food was tasty! Here's a rundown of what we ordered: - Rice balls (5/5): this was my first time trying rice balls and they were so delicious! It was fun to be able to form the rice balls ourselves and they tasted so good -Tomato sauce gyenmari (4/5): nothing too special... but the omelette texture was on point! Just wish the tomato sauce was a bit more... tomatoey instead of like a curry -Gesal Gyeran-Tang (3.5/5): solid comforting soup, but a bit toooo peppery. also wish they used real crab instead of crab meat sticks -Pork Mozzarella Cheese fondue (2/5): was not really a fan of this dish. pork was a bit dry read more

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Great service and food! We love this place and always go whenever we're hungry late at night!

Great atmosphere, I love their food and the servers were very nice! I would recommend!!

The chicken cheese was so good. It comes out on a sizzling plate which keeps the food warm throughout the meal. Staff are also friendly! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Hanshin Pocha has amazing food, a fun atmosphere, and great service. Highly recommend! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

food was 11/10 and the service was amazing and awesome vibes with the kpop group songs playing. had me vibing the whole time with my friends with the crispy beers!!!!!! read more

We decided to try something new and visited Hanshin Pocha for the first time. My husband and I went with another couple, and overall, we had a pleasant experience. The ambiance is compact but cozy. There are dividers between tables, which gave us a bit of privacy--something we really appreciated. The serving sizes are generous, and the servers were very attentive throughout our visit. A standout moment was when I accidentally left my sweater, and one of the staff members ran out to return it to me. That kind of service deserves recognition! We ordered the spicy mussel soup, which had a nice level of heat and flavor in the broth. However, we were a bit disappointed with the mussels themselves--they were very small and lacked taste, as if they had been previously frozen. The squid was delicious, but it didn't quite look like the picture on the menu--it came out looking a bit small and underwhelming presentation-wise. The grilled gizzards were a surprising hit. They were flavorful and had a great texture--not rubbery at all. The sweet and spicy chicken was also enjoyable. Despite being coated in sauce, it still had a good crispiness to it. The location in Irvine is great, and we liked that there was plenty of outdoor seating--perfect for hanging out after your meal. My husband and I will definitely return, and we'd feel confident bringing friends along--even the picky eaters! read more

This place has really good customer service! The food is amazing and the music is very good here.

Best late night diner in Irvine. Scratched an inch for Spam Pancake. The chicken feet is also delicious

Had the Cheese chicken bbq and shared a good deal on the combo with a friend. Service was very nice as well.

Amazing food and quick service! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and came out fast. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience enjoyable. read more

Hanshin Pocha is a storefront embodiment of the indoor snack stalls found in Korea! This spot has a lively atmosphere great for communal gathering and sharing bites with friends and family. This spot is located in the Quail Hill plaza where there is a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a pretty spacious setup with a good amount of seating. Wifey and I stopped by for a late dinner around 9pm and were seated after about 15 mins. For their menu, they have a great selection of different Korean comfort food staples ranging from soup stews, fried chicken, seafood, tteokbokki, and more! Wifey and I opted to go for a spread of the Gochu Maneul Chicken (sweet and spicy garlic fried chicken), Pork Mozzarella Cheese Fondue, and the Beef Soft Tofu Jjigae. Everything we had was delicious and definitely hit the spot! Overall, this spot is one of the more popular late night eats in the Irvine area for a reason! They are typically open until midnight everyday and are open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. All of the staff here are very friendly and efficient. We will be back forsure next time we have some late night munchies! read more

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First impression is that they have super chill vibes, perfect for hanging out with friends and larger tables for groups. Also music was perfect volume! Next onto the food. We had the: Seafood Pancake - crispy, flat and full of seafood toppings. DIY rice ball - these make great fillers and are fun to roll. Whole Fried Chicken - the skin was so light and crispy! Wasn't a huge chicken, but the meat was tender. read more

My friends and I love pochas so wanted to check this one out! The food was overall decent. The squid was really good; however, it feels like they add a lot of filler cabbage so they don't give you that much squid. The corn cheese was a bit oilier than other places I have tried. The pork belly kimchi was delicious but nothing crazy special. The service was also lacking despite it being empty. It was hard and took long to flag someone down to even order. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. Best late night place to eat in IRVINE!!! The music is always GREAT. The vibes are great and the staff are efficient and professional! read more