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

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

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!!!

The food here is always so good and the service is amazing ! The vibes even during weekdays are chill so I'll definitely never skip a chance to eat here! 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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Amazing service and atmosphere The food was perfect to share with friends as well! My favorite dish was the boneless chicken w/ fries.

Solid Korean pub place in Irvine in the Quail Hill plaza. Everything on the menu is what you'd expect from a Korean pub - deep fried, spicy, salty, heavy... but yummy! We ordered one of their combo sets (B) that came with a bit of everything, along with an extra order of kimchi fried rice. Portions weren't huge, but it was plenty for our party of four. I really liked the fried chicken and fish cake soup! REALLY wish they had flatscreen TVs here though because the World Series was playing that night!!! But I realized most Korean pub places I've been to don't really have TVs everywhere like American bars boo. read more

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This place has always been coming up on my Yelp search for restaurants. I've been always wanting to try it and the other day me and my cousin decided to finally hit this place up! Located in a big plaza with several other restaurants nearby, it was easy to find parking and when we arrived were immediately sat. Our waitress was cool and checked up on us constantly. They have those bell service buttons as well. I ordered the deep fried whole squid and my cousin got Korean fried chicken. Food came out and no time and we started to dig in. The squid was crunchy and delicious! The fries that it came with were also great! The Korean fried chicken was the real star though! It was crunchy and the marinade used was absolutely stunning. Prices for the food and the amount you get were absolutely fair. I don't really have any complaints at all except I think I like a bit more on the menu. This place is cool too cause they're open late so if you're hungry and craving some good Korean food, definitely check this place out! read more

Hanshin Pocha - KFC! Yummm - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The chicken takes 20 minutes to cook-- which, is reasonable BUT beware of that if you're super hungry and not ordering anything else. The chicken was good but I wouldn't say it was fully spicy, the kimchi friend rice w cheese was AMAZING. This is more of a drinking vibe w food rather than just regular dinner to go out, overall would come again! read more

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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

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

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!!

Super delicious Food, Love the customer service. Will definitely come back next time.!!!

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

Hanshin Pocha was really good. The food came out pretty fast and everything tasted fresh. My favorite was the fried chicken because it was crispy and had a lot of flavor. The place was loud but it made it feel fun. I would come back again with my friends. read more

good spot for korean bar food. fried chicken is good. big portion. lots of tvs. lots of beers. service is good.

A late night spot that opens late in Irvine? Say what, is Hanshin Pocha going to be the one that wakes up Irvine from its sleepy slumber at night? They're currently the only soju bar in Irvine and they open until midnight or 1am. I'm loving the vibe with all the neon light signage inside! Service was pretty attentive as well. I've been to their other locations in Rowland Heights and K-town before so I knew Irvine peeps were in for a real treat. They have such a large selection of alcohol, particularly soju, and you can't go wrong with any of their dishes which pairs perfectly with the alchy. They also got some happy hour deals going on so I'd check their socials for more details. || P A R K I N G / L O C A T I O N || -Cross Streets are Sand Canyon Ave. and Quail Hill Pkwy -Located in the same plaza as Thai Bamboo Bistor, O Fine Japanese Cuisine, Tea Maru and more! -Parking was easy because it's located in a large plaza with plenty of parking spots. On a Monday evening around 7pm, we were able to snag a parking spot fairly close to the establishment. || F O O D || Chicken Mozzarella Cheese ($29.95) - If you love a good cheese pull, you definitely have to get this! They also offer a pork version of this if you prefer that as your choice of protein. It comes in a sizzling hot platter so be careful! There's a decent amount of protein per order and it's not too spicy! This is definitely one of their well known dishes. Kimchi Fried Rice ($20.95) - I love that it's also surrounded by cheese so here's another chance to get your cheese pull game on. With the melted cheese, it elevates the kimchi fried rice, but I would say that if they didn't have the melted cheese, it would be an okay dish to order. Kimchi Jeongol ($31.95) - Nothing beats a flavorful spicy soup after rounds of drinking! It comes with kimchi, pork and sausage and if you love a well fermented kimchi, you can definitely taste that flavor in the soup. Great for sharing! Stir Fried Udon with Brisket ($28.45) - Comes with tender beef brisket! I like that the udon noodles were cooked perfectly chewy. The flavor was overbearingly strong, but I think that was okay with me since I had ordered the chicken mozzarella cheese and kimchi jeongol which were super strong with flavor. read more

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So so happy I found this hidden gem! Perfect for a late night meal, catch up with friends, drinks, try new food! Every single time I've come back to Hanshin I would get the dumplings with cheese corn, just simply AMAZING. Definitely something you can share since they're a lot bigger than your average dumplings. They're packed with delicious savory flavors and the cheese corn adds a hint of sweetness creating a mouth watering balance. Another one of my favorites is the DIY rice ball. Let me tell you, when I say it has the freshest ingredients EVERY SINGLE TIME I mean it has the FRESHEST ingredients every single time. Even the rice is always perfection. They give you the bowl with everything sectioned off, and gloves. You get the honors of mixing and shaping the balls it can make up to 6-8 decent sized rice balls. The last time I went I tried the Tteok-bokki with beef and added udon. I think I may have found my new favorite! My friend had and let me try her kimchi fried rice, chefs kiss!! Their soju cocktails here are another one of my favorites, always so refreshing! There's a button on the table if you ever need anything you just press it and they come immediately. There is also a water jug with small cups for the table and will always replace with a full one if you need more! I love the low lighting in there and the dividers. It allows you to still have a private conversation and not worry about it being too loud to hear and enjoy your meal. The seating is half booth have chair style. read more

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Came here late night on a Wednesday and it was great! It wasn't super crowded. The music wasn't too loud, but still loud enough to be fun and upbeat. The atmosphere was very cool with dark neon lighting. Me and my four friends shared a pitcher of their Sapporo Draft and it came out nice and cold and the cups were also chilled. We also ordered some fried Mandu to share and it was crispy, flavorful and juicy. We will be coming back! read more

Its been about 2 years since I went here and now they have so much more amazing dishes on their menu. I tried their new arrival dishes such as their bulgogi fries which were crispy with delicious meat. Would have wished for a different type of cheese, but not mad about it! Their stir fried udon was al dente, which I loved and their korean fried chicken had a nice crunch. The service was fantastic and had a dim interior which is great for a late night group gathering. read more

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Cozy vibes, great music, and great overall service. You can tell they really care about quality. Definitely check this place out!

My friends and I came here for 1st time and the food was so good the service is fast and the servers was so generous. The place look nicec and cozy for night talk. Absolutely, will come back. Highly recommended. read more

This place was such a vibe! I ordered the pork with cheese and it was absolutely delicious. I didn't leave a single bite behind. It had the perfect amount of spice and was packed with flavor. The service was great too. They even have a button at the table if you need anything which made everything super convenient. I loved the ambiance--relaxed, stylish, and welcoming. It's a really cool and casual spot with a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! read more

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

Great food and ambience. Also open late, so very convenient. Good service too. we always read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite late night dinner spot!! Big fan of the bulgogi and rose tteokbokki. The staff is also friendly and chill. They also stream some sick DJ sets too. read more

Always such a vibe here -- good food, friendly service, and nice ambience. If you're looking for a place to chill or catch up with friends over drinks, this is definitely a top choice! read more

I'm really confused as to why this place is so popular. We ordered a fried chicken, diy rice ball, chicken cheese dish, pizza omelette. The rice ball was decent, everything else was just plain bad. The fried chicken was the worst fried chicken I've had in the area. It was super dry and almost inedible. It was pretty spacious inside, but a bit loud. The service was good. Decent amount of parking in this plaza. read more

Great spot! The gochu maneul chicken was packed with rich flavor, the perfect amount of spice, and a nice garlicky kick. Service was friendly, and the ambiance made it a fun, comfortable place to eat. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Finally! A pocha in Irvine I honestly hate commuting to go to pocha with friends so when I heard this place just opened, I was ecstatic. We came at around 10:30 pm and there was a wait so be mindful of that. They have a variety of dishes and drinks however since we were there for the vibes and drinks we didn't get that much food. I did want my friend to try the chicken with cheese because there's not many places down in OC that have it. It was really good! The chicken was nice and flavorful and was not spicy! My friends got 4 bottles of soju I believe and they were pretty pricey but they gotta make money somehow read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Our South OC go to for drinks and snacks! Drinking food selection is awesome. Can wait to go back again.

The food is amazing. Best fried chicken in OC and service is great as well. Food comes out quick.

Bumping music and plenty of seating for a pocha. Great service and great ambience. The best soju place in Irvine hands down.

Went here for my sister's birthday dinner and it was a solid choice. We were worried we wouldn't find a place to seat 15 people but they allowed us! They also held the cake we brought while we were eating dinner. At first you would think it's a small place but they had more space towards the back. The place really gave the night life vibe but also very chill/fun with the music. Food was delicious, definitely consider choosing a combo instead of choosing individual items for the price unless you want something specific. Overall, really enjoyed our time here. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Combo C - tteokbokki, Mandu w/cheese, fried squid, and gyesal-geran tang. With a side of Gochu Maneul chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Such a fun place to hang after work or in the weekend for Korean food and drinking! Highlights of the menu: 1. Pork mozzarella cheese fondue 2. Kimchi jeongol 3. Fried chicken 4. Fried rice 5. DIY rice ball - they give you gloves to mix the rice with seaweed and sesame oil by yourself 6. Soju ball cocktails: peach and blue ade Just what I need, casual and fun. They open late hours too, perfect!! read more

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Delicious food ,Amazing service , Nice nice staff , Have to go place and super clean, read more

Hanshin Pocha - Hanshin Dakbal(Spicy Chicken Feet) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Been here a few times with my sister and it's super good. Love their bbq pork cheese.

For a party of 4, we waited about 15min around 8pm on a Friday. We had: 1) grilled squid - 5/5. Loved the flavor and felt like it was somewhat healthy compared to other stuff we got. 2) fried chicken (whole) - 4/5. Rather small so we each had a quarter. Pretty juicy and flaky. 3) egg cheese roll - 3/5. Kind of boring. 4) ddokboki - 3/5. Watery version and it didn't have much ddok in it. 5) rice balls - 5/5. Delicious combo and fun to make. We'd go back! read more

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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

One of my favorite local pocha's! The food is always on point, they play great music, and their service is top notch. They are quick to make sure your requests are handled and the past few times I've gone, big shout out to Promise who's been our server. He makes sure that we are well taken care of and does everything with a smile on his face. I highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't already. I'm here twice a month at least lol. read more