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    Hongdae Pocha

    4.3 (54 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    HONGDAE POCHA ATMOSPHERE

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    Good for groups

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    Lily T.

    Nice and chilled spot to come for some good eats. Service was very friendly and the food was yummy. We had the fire cheese chicken and the egg rolls. Both were delicious. The vibe was quiet nice and seatings were pretty private. The music also was not overly loud. Will be back if in the area again!

    A A.

    Food : 5 had calamari and seafood pancakes. Good. Calamari sauce was really good . Gave side dishes: popcorn and watermelon. Service 5 good nice waitress Deco 5 nice ambiance. Good date spot. Overall good I'd come back for other dishes.

    Ken W.

    The pork trotters were decent, with enough meat for majority of pieces. The yakisoba was reminiscent of takoyaki with the bonito shavings, replete with vegetables but sparse with beef. The omurice was interesting, as the egg enveloped the rice.

    Spicy Pork
    Jessica S.

    Ordered spicy pork stir fry-very tasty. The spice level was perfect for me. Kimchi was good too-not sweet. The gentleman serving the restaurant was fun to watch. He's efficient and attentive. Great find for late food.

    Spicy rice cake with seafood
    Sarah K.

    Came here for food and drinks. Ordered the spicy tteokbokki with seafood and fish cake & mussel tang hot pot. To be honest the food was decent, but nothing special. The service was good.

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    Karen X.

    One of the coziest Korean spots in Murray Hill! I had an amazing time here and the food was great too. From the few times I have been here, there's a lady that recognizes me, and she is the sweetest human I've ever met. Always comes out and makes sure that I'm having a good time and that I'm eating.

    Okonomiyaki (delivery)
    Jess L.

    When I think of rockin' delivery these days, Hongdae will definitely be high on the list. It was one of the most memorable meals I've had in a while. I'd truly order everything again except the brisket and bean stir fry because it was mostly the bean sprouts. But my family and I really liked all the textures, and the spiciness was enough to be interesting without being overwhelming. The spicy pork skin and pork belly + octopus stir fry were standouts. They did a nice job with the okonomiyaki flavors and texture despite it having to be delivered in a tin. I look forward to trying more on the menu!

    Katlyn C.

    Perfect for big groups! Good food. Best budae jigae! Service is good, friendly staff!

    Cailan Y.

    The food was very good and the service was fast. I enjoyed it very much. Everything tasted fresh

    John T.

    I felt it was an off night. Judging by the reviews, my experience was definitely not as amazing. Fries were ok, bulgogi with bean sprouts were ok, budaejigae was ok, chicken wings were ok. Nothing was bad at all but it felt a little underwhelming. Nothing I couldn't make at home. Everything needs to be ramped up! Needs to be bar food worthy.

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    Tina N.

    A good place to come and eat and chat with your friends. Friendly people, good food, chill atmosphere.

    Raymond S.

    Came here late night around 12:00AM, was pretty dead. The service was quick. We ordered ramen and spicy chicken and some drinks. Basically paid $15 dollars for instant ramen but the chicken was good. Pricing is kinda over priced but food was decent. Bill for 2 came out to $116 after tax and tip. We ordered beer and sake and didn't end up opening one and they were nice enough to take one bottle back. Was okay for late night. 3.9/5.0 star experience Tip: only order 1 app and 1 entree for 2

    Spicy fried chicken wings
    Gloria K.

    I thought the food was subpar. Nothing to rave about. It wasn't outstandingly delicious, but wasn't horrible. There was only one server working and he had a few tables to manage. He brought out things for us as soon as we asked, but I think it would've been better if he had more help. We had the fried wings (both crispy and spicy). The spicy one was overly saucy. The Budejigae was ok. It wasn't bad but I think I could've done without it. Their okonomiyaki fries had flavor but nothing to go crazy for. I'd probably skip out here next time.

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    Tried this place for the first time, it was a Saturday night. We arrived around 5:30 table of 2 and…read morethere were 2 other large parties. It got busy, almost full house around 6:30ish. There's 2 waitresses and one busser, but I felt only one of the waitress was pulling the weight, while the other (maybe she's the owner?) mostly chatted with one of the table customers. I felt bad for our waitress she was so busy with fulfilling takeouts + dine ins and the dishes require a lot of servicing table side. She couldn't catch 1 second of break :( Food wise, we got their 2 person combo of spicy pork gamja tang and spicy rice cake which came with the steamed egg. Everything was so good, egg was extra fluffy, rice cake was delicious and the meat came right off the bones. They take a good variety of side dishes. My partner wasn't a fan of the gamja tang but due to feeling it's a hassle to eat meat with bones, so those who fee sim may agree. We also asked for the fried rice after we finished the gamja tang, for 2 servings I think it was $4.75 or something. I really enjoyed it but I guess I like scorched rice, also something my partner doesn't enjoy so those we feel sim just note. Environment feels very old school, well worn. Feels cozy. It can get loud very quickly on a Saturday night as this place seems to be a hit for large parties. Since the wait staff is short handed, expect a bit of a wait for things. Don't come if you're in a rush.

    I'm pretty sure I discovered this spot long before Anthony Bourdain did! It was featured in Parts…read moreUnknown Season 9, Episode 4 (Queens), where he dined here with chefs Josh Smookler and Cosme Aguilar. Geo Si Gi is highly known for their signature gamjatang (spicy pork bone soup). Ordered the Gamjatang & Grilled Mackerel Set - $52.95 (for 2) The gamjatang is perfectly spiced - bold and warming without overwhelming heat (and trust me, my spice tolerance is low!). Instead of the usual red kimchi, they load it with long strips of green napa cabbage, cut right before your eyes before serving. Some bean sprouts, watercress on top, with tender potatoes, chewy rice cakes, and massive pork bones that fall right off - so meaty and flavorful. Served with a side of sweet mustard sauce. Pure comfort on a cold day. The grilled mackerel was enormous and incredibly plump - way bigger than expected! As an oily fish, it's rich and satisfying, but we barely made it through a third. If you're a mackerel fan like me, it's a must-order. . Banchan were simple and homey: nothing flashy, just solid classics. Bonus: it comes with fluffy steamed egg (jjim) that rounds out the meal perfectly. I can eat an entire bowl of rice with just the steamed egg . This set was massive for two - we left with about 1/4 of the soup and 2/3 of the fish! Pro tip: Save some broth and ask them to make fried rice with it at the end. Game-changer. . Highly recommend for hearty, soul-warming Korean food in Flushing!

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