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    Itaewon Pocha

    4.1 (373 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Korean
    Closed 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    Matthew C.

    Pretty much your run of the mill pocha. Food here is ok, mainly just for stuffing your face while you attempt to get sloshed. The pork belly was actually pretty decent ngl. Cool interior, mess with the lighting. Definitely trips you out when you're tipsy. Drinks hecka expensive tho but that's to be expected.

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    Debangana S.

    We went to Itaewon Pocha in Koreatown for some soju and food. The restaurant has a very fun ambiance, with music and jazzy lights setting the mood. We ordered the kimchi dumpling gratin, shrimp bacon cream rice cakes (tteokbokki), and creamy spicy ramen. It's a great place if you're looking to get really drunk. However, for someone who doesn't drink much, Itaewon Pocha may not be the best fit. The food upset my stomach, as it was soaked in an insane amount of cream, cheese, and butter. My 20-year-old self would have loved this place, but my current self suffered from heartburn and indigestion for almost 24 hours.

    Zachary D.

    Itaewon Pocha is a decent spot for casual drinks, especially with a small group of 3-4--any more than that and it starts to feel a bit crowded. It's tucked away on an upper floor, which made it a little tricky for my friends to find at first. The staff stood out in a good way--they were attentive and generous with fresh glassware, bringing out new glasses with almost every order. The prices were a bit on the higher side for what we got, but honestly expected given its location in Manhattan's K-Town. Overall, a solid option for a low-key night--just best to keep the group small.

    Julianna C.

    The spot to be if you're in Koreatown! This was also a new-found favorite for me. I can't emphasize enough how much fun we had. It was a bit of a wait to get inside, but once we were in, the party instantly started. I believe folks don't just come here for the food, they stay for the vibes. It was the perfect start to our night out. The atmosphere of the restaurant feels like your at a party or night club, and they play all the best hits (a mix of kpop, rnb, pop, throwback classics, etc) that makes you want to get up and dance -- and at some point in the night we did, along with a bunch of others at nearby tables. Our server was our biggest hype woman, she was such a vibe honestly, and she knew all the kpop dances too. We had a 2hr window to eat and drink. Here's what we ordered: * Fried Platter $29.95 USD * Beef Bulgogi Japchae $25.95 USD * Yogurt Soju Chumchurum $18.95 USD The fried platter is perfect for sharing and pairs so well with drinks. It comes with the crowd favorite fried goodies (onion rings, chicken strips, fries, fried pickles) The bulgogi japchae was so delicious... we practically inhaled it the minute it touched the table. And of course, being in koreatown, our meal wouldn't have been complete without some soju. The yogurt one is always the best in my opinion next to green grape. 20251115

    Myan L.

    We got a couple soju cocktails and a Seafood pancake! The seafood pancake was amazing, it's what you would expect out of a standard seafood pancake. The lychee soju cocktail was amazing, however the yogurt one was a bit harsh. Not a bad place to come drink and hang out with friends! Service was good!

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    Maggie P.

    Walked in around 7 pm on a Sat night, Good vibes, friendly service, typical prices for soju (llots of selections) Ordered: Seafood pancake- lots of seafood. Decent Chicken gizzard- yummy but alittle too over cooked for my taste, also packed with alot veggies

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    Stephanie T.

    After dinner in ktown, my friends and I were looking for a place to have some drinks and chat some more. We decided to come back to Itaewon Pocha and were able to be seated right away on a Thursday evening. The server informed us that there is a 1 hour table limit for drinks and a 2 hour table limit for food. We ordered two bottles of Chum Churum Apple Mango, one bottle of Chum Churum Strawberry, and french fries. The Chum Churum Apple Mango was light and refreshing and the french fries were crispy and came with ketchup and spicy mayo. A 20% service charge was automatically added to our check, but the staff were very friendly and attentive. They definitely deserve that and more. We had a great time at Itaewon Pocha and even got a coupon for 30 minutes free at Chorus Karaoke.

    Shoba M.

    I came here few months ago and didn't like the service but food was okay, so wanted to give it another chance. My friends wanted to go to the place across but I really enjoyed the Photo Booth place in the same building as this restaurant, so I suggested to come here. Food was average and service was ok... when we were ready to go and pack our food, they gave tin containers for fried rice and soup. They said they didn't have plastic containers.... Okay.. then gave us extra large bag for the two containers. I tried my best to keep the food secured in the uber..:. Not old did it spill and leak on my clothes... it made a mess in the car where we had to pay extra feee Worst take home experience!!!!!!!

    Karen X.

    Great pocha for a birthday! The food was good and the drinks were flowing! Classic spot, would go again!

    Hannah H.

    Itaewon Pocha is a popular bar and eatery in the center of Koreantown, offering Korean fusion eats, soju cocktails, and even DJ nights - Similar to the bars in Korea, this place is loud, lively, and colorful. We came here after having dinner in the area for some post-drinks, and the staff and service was friendly and attentive. One thing was that was obnoxious, however, was that this didn't seem to be a smoke-free establishment, as there was someone smoking up constantly throughout the evening, in which it wasn't being regulated - not cool. +not smoke-free +open late +friendly staff

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    Mayra I.

    So this place I decided to stop by as I had left early from work and decided to explore. This place was packed I waited online e for 10 minutes not bad but the place is narrow but packed. Drinks were okay the old fashion omg too strong I have no idea what bourbon if so used. However I had ordered the gin spritz which was pretty good I didn't feel the alcohol. They do have a kareoke floor but this place is busy young crowd

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    Paul P.

    Like most pochas in K-Town, this spot is lively with lots of music and can get pretty busy. We showed up late on a Friday with a group of six and were able to get seated right away, even though it was already 11 pm. They offer plenty of classic beer food and quick tapas--perfect for a casual night out. Service was fast considering how packed it was, but it did take more than 30 minutes for our food to arrive. The sampler was just okay and fries were average, but the wings were definitely the standout. If you stick to the Korean tapas, you'll have a better experience. Overall, it's not the best pocha I've been to, but still a go-to spot for drinks and late-night munchies in the area. Always a fun, energetic vibe!

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    Lauren C.

    Very weird location through a store on the second floor. There were a lot of lights there and it was empty the day we went. We ordered bulgogi, bulgogi fries and wings. I asked if the fries were spicy and the server told us no but WOWWWEEEE it was suuuuuper spicy for me. I couldn't eat it. Luckily my husband just ate all the fries and I had the wings. The wings were bigger than the standard wing. Other than the spicyness we were able to finish the meal. It's a cool ambience too in Korea Town.

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    Good vibes, but the food quality was subpar for the price. Would go again for the seated deal

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    Is there a happy hour? A recent review from April 2023 stated there is but when I went there wasn't any "for years". Please clarify for the customers. Thank you!

    I asked the owner directly on instagram and they said they do not offer happy hour.

    Is there vegan options available here?

    Hello, our Vegan options are very limited.

    Are there any vegetarian dishes?

    Yes, we do offer a couple vegetarian dishes

    What are their happy hour deals?

    5-7pm $1 wings, some drink specials and 20% off other food

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    Have you ever had a meal and you never wanted it to end? That was me for this meal. I would come…read moreback here in a heart beat and when I do, I can't wait to try the other items on the menu!!! Galbi-jjim and mushroom sotbap is literally a match made in heaven. The galbi-jjim was perfectly tender like I could literally pull it apart with my chopstick. The addition of the rice cake, pumpkin, and pyogo mushroom were a nice touch. The soy sauce base was a little sweet and if you take a bit and pour it over the mushroom sotbap, it is soooooooo good!!!!!!! The mushroom sotbap is so umami. There is foie gras in it which maybe be in a little overpowering for some people but I really enjoyed it I could easily eat a whole bowl of their freshly made kimchi. It was perfect. Not too salty or spicy or fermented. Literally perfect!!! I actually asked for seconds. The cold cucumber broth was really refreshing Highly, highly recommend making a resy!! Deff a classy establishment

    I came here for my birthday celebration recently and had a good time! The interior of Moono is…read morestunning and spacious as it was once an old cathedral. There's a main dining room and a mezzanine. I sat at the mezz and got an amazing view of the main dining room. Service here is amazing. The only thing that I thought was a bit of a shame is that there's a $10 cake cutting service PER PERSON, if you wanted to celebrate a birthday. We got their fried chicken, beef tartare, 2 galbi jjim, and their bossam. Everything was phenomenal. While I think we could've skipped the chicken, the galbi jjim is a must-try. Cocktails are also great here. Amazing dining experience, food, ambiance, service, and I highly recommend.

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    Main dining room on ground floor
    Main dining room on ground floor
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