If you're in koreatown in NYC, you need to try this place for an authentic pocha experience. I just love a korean pub that has great alcohol and great food. This place checked all the boxes for me. We got a spot on the bar pretty quick and the bar being tucked away in the upstairs of a retrofitted apartment just adds so much charm and authenticity to the experience. The bartenders were all very nice and friendly. For food, we got the seafood tteokbokki and it came out hot which paired so nicely with their house cocktails and some soju. Definitely a highlight of the trip. read more

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Super fun pocha in Ktown! We stopped by on a Friday night and waited about 15 min for a table for 4. We were just looking for drinks so we got a watermelon soju cocktail to share as well as a bottle of grape soju. It's pretty loud inside so do be aware of that. Definitely a lively atmosphere and fun to drink and chat with friends. read more

The highlight was that it was my first time trying Founders beer, which they sell by the pitcher and I discovered that I prefer over Sapporo. The food is very meh and the beer wasn't cold enough for me. Everything tasted way too salty to me. Maybe we ordered the wrong items. French fries were basic, but it came with a spicy mayo type sauce that was good. We also got the fried whole chicken that the other folks at my table liked, but I thought was too salty. The fried whole chicken came with fries, which we didn't know about until after the dish arrived and had already ordered some fries. We also had the army stew (budae jjigae), which also tasted super salty to me. There was very little veggies in it; I like mine with watercress. There was a little bit of noodles (ramen & glass), a little bit of rice cakes, a little bit of sliced hot dogs, some cheese clumped on one side, spam, and kimchi. My sister also ordered a dirty martini and it looked really wrong. She didn't return it because she said it'd slow down her usual pace. We went on a Saturday night. I arrived a little before 7:30pm and got seated right away for a table of five even though everyone hadn't arrived yet. There was a line by 7:30pm until we left a little after 9pm and a two hour limit if you order food (one hour limit if just drinks). Crowd is young. Bathrooms need to be cleaned more often. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Itaewon Pocha - french fries - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

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!!!!!!! read more

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

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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 read more

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I'm so tired of nyc bars saying they close at a certain time but they actually close an hour before, PLEASE JUST UPDATE YOUR SCHEDULE TIMES and if you're not gonna let ppl in an hour before just say you close at that time on your website, Especially weekends read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Korean drink bar on the second floor. Not super crowded but still a small crowd of bargoers occupying tables. Decent selection of drinks, courteous staff, and festive decor all around. It's a nice place to check out for a group wanting to grab a few drinks. read more

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We got soy garlic chicken and budae jjigae. The army stew had lots of ingredients in it, and it was a satisfying portion. However, for some reason everything was a bit soggy. I think the ingredients had been sitting for too long in the soup before it started boiling. I trust that the dish would have been better if it weren't soggy. The chicken was delicious. I like the ambiance - it feels very suitable for the Ktown nightlife, perfect for some drinks. The service was fast. read more

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Hell yeah this place is a legit Pocha you could definitely find in Seoul. It tics off all the boxes from entry all the way to the bill: * Sketchy stairway up where you think "am I in the right place/gonna get murdered?" * Total random decor on the interior where it's clearly bar vibe but with no consistent theme throughout * Sojus, beers, and drunk food like spicy cheesy chicken * Kpop up on the tvs * Mostly young people and no weird old alcoholics hanging around Loved the vibe and will be back a lot to crush Jinro is Backs for a 500% markup to convert the cost from Seoul prices to NYC prices! read more

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

I learned so much about K-Pop just by sitting in this place. The energy was high and so many diverse patrons. The server (was new and on her first day) was excellent! Lots of hype energy, birthdays, shots, and happy vibes. I didn't leave a crumb or a morsel of food on the table and we got a free 30 minute voucher for karaoke across the street! It gave so much more than I had imagined and considering I go to only one restaurant in K-town, happy I have a new place to go! read more

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We came here for drinks and a snack on a Friday night after watching a broadway show. It was pretty packed because it was Halloweekend but we got seated pretty fast! The service here is friendly and lively, loud music, and good vibes! We ordered a soju cocktail which they made quite strong. And then the bulgogi kimchi fries, which I was super impressed with. I love the vibes here so I would definitely come back with a group of friends. read more

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Still riding this buzz and thinking about all the yummy things I ate and drank at IP tonight...I love the vibe of this place, I love their menu offerings, I LOVE the Korean plum liquor, and I love how awkward everyone looks when they're trying to find the entrance (not easy btw but I love that). I'm not sure what this spot is like on a Friday/weekend but on a Wednesday after work it's perfect. My friend is vegetarian but we found plenty of dishes to share starting with the tteokbokki (my fav), then the tofu in hell (SPICY), and the incredibly cheesy kimchi dumpling gratin that came out SIZZLING. 10/10 across the board. The staff were sweet and attentive, bathrooms are clean, and the k pop is fun and not too loud that you have to yell over it to talk. I'll be back again and again and again...GEONBAE!!!!! read more

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This is such a fun, festive spot to pregame! I love all the flags on the ceiling and the lights, such a lively vibe!! The drinks are great, a little pricey because they're not too strong but it's just a cool spot to hangout at. The food is pretty delicious as well, lots of great fried stuff that go well with the drinks. There is ALWAYS a wait on weekends, so make sure you go early and put your name down so that you can come back when it's your turn. read more

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Came here with a large group around 8:30pm on Saturday night and only had to wait ~15 minutes to get seated which was not too bad at all for such a large group. Expect an automatic 20% charge for gratuity so check to ensure that before tipping more. The vibe was very lively and the music was great, not too loud to hear everyone you're with even when it's fully packed. The food is the reason for the 3/5. Everything was very OK. We got the army stew, jjangmyeon, tteokbokki, kimchi pancake, and squid/pork. The best here was the kimchi pancake and tteokbokki and all others were a bit disappointing especially the army stew. I'd still recommend this place for a great late night drinking spot with a bunch of friends and then some small bites if other places nearby are all booked. read more

This place is so much fun! There was a short wait to get a table because our party was larger. Ppl with 2-3 in their party got seated faster. Food and service were great. Over all Ambience was bright and fun!! 10/10 for a fun time. read more

Came here on a whim. The neon lighting and crowd caught me in a trance. The spot isn't too spacious but boy does it get full! I seemed to have gotten there at the right time on a Friday night, no line to get in and I was fortunate to scoop up the last seat at the bar. The bartenders were swift and helpful with recommendations, I sipped on my lychee martini while listening to K pop, rap etc. i was jamming! This was my first time at a Korean bar but it did not disappoint. We also tried the grapefruit soju and it was so good, dangerous really!! Their veggie dumplings were crisp and juicy, the fries and wings were also cooked to perfection. I would absolutely come again read more

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Getting here was a bit of an adventure. Located on the 2nd floor, you need to walk down a white hallway with a popup coffee at the front on the right. I'd avoid the elevator and take the stairs in the back. Once you walk past the black door, you'll enter a dimly lit gastropub with some purple/pink neon lighting and K-pop playing in the background. I had a reservation, but it was unnecessary as there was plenty of seating available. They let you sit wherever you please. The only thing I didn't like was that a handful of menu items were not available for order. They showed what was available by highlighting the menu in pink highlighter, which was the worst possible color to choose because of the lighting situation. So have a light ready. Between my friend and I, we split two things along with a few bottles of soju: Creamy Spicy Ramen ($18) - Despite the name, this was not spicy. It was very creamy, as you'd expect with a pasta dish. Besides one or two bricks of ramen, it also comes with a fried egg and sprinkled in scallion and grated cheese. Budae Jjigae (Army Stew) ($33) - This dish alone was enough to be split between the two of us. I think this was meant for four people as a handful of the dish for sure went to waste. This consisted of a variety of items, including spam, hot dog, rice cakes, beans, enoki mushroom, kimchi, ham, ramen, vermicelli, farfalle, and possibly other stuff I can't remember. They serve this with the ingredients uncooked, so you have to wait a bit and mix it around a bit. Made a mess accidentally pushing the broth out, oops. read more

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Have come on multiple occasions and food is overpriced and average at best. Bathrooms are quite dirty and had no toilet paper. Also kicked out my friend for being "too drunk" because she was texting while trying to get out her ID. Staff talk trash about people in a different language. read more

Food was delicious! The cream seafood jjamppong is to die for. It can be very heavy before clubbing but damn it's so warming and savory.It has noodles and seafood in it so it was more than enough for 3-4 people to share. 5/5 The stir fried pork and squid was covered in a sweet spicy sauce and was perfectly salty. Squid and pork go so well together. But it was a tad greasy when eating with the cream jjamppong 4/5 The soju bottles there were around $20, so it was a bit pricy for us to pregame there Service was busy and the waiters were running around in sight quarters. I was nervous that they would drop something or bump into us. We unfortunately got seated near the front door and smooshed next to another group. The seating was terrible and people kept bumping into us. I would go there for the food again, but not on a weekend night before clubbing. read more

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Been here many times surprised I never left a review. This place is always a good time even on a Monday night! Went here today for a shareable dish and soju with a friend. The Bulgogi was on point, the soju was cold and the waitstaff was very good always there when you needed him. I look forward to coming back to the kpop party again soon! read more

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Itaewon has been a solid go-to spot amongst my friends and me! Vibes are always amazing and so are their drinks, music, and staff. They offer a wide range of alc options. Comes nicely chilled and cups/utensils are clean. For food, the seafood pancake is tasty! I love the ingredient to batter ratio and its really packed with onion/chives. Shrimp pieces are tender. Wings are solid and freshly fried. Love the lights and the colorful music videos in the background. They play kpop, pop, and hip-pop. Staff are really nice and sometimes will drink with you. Great place for an easy night out or to pregame. It is on the second floor so people literally wait in the hallway/staircase so it can be kinda cramped and lines can be long. Most tables are for 4 people so bigger parties might wait a little longer. read more

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Somewhat affordable drinks, but I just come for the vibes and soju. There's a good amount of variety here whether it's food or alcohol. Ambiance is quite loud and obnoxious just like you would expect from a late night bar. Hard to do any actual talking unless you're a loud drink such as me, LOL! The staff here seemed like they were in a bit of a rush to get rid of my party of 2 on a weekday, which I thought was rather odd. Perhaps they thought they weren't going to make much money off of us. read more

I will start by saying that if you plan on going to a bar in this area prepare to be overstimulated. I had seen a bunch of people raving about the bar food here and finally walked in when i was in the area for a comedy show. It was Friday night so there was a line but it moved pretty quick! Once you're inside its blasting with K Pop and tons of people pregaming. I opted for a bottle of soju with one other and split the bulgogi fries. The food is ok-- definitely fun fusion bar food but it wasnt life changing for me personally. It was also kind of a tad pricey (the food not the drinks) in my opinion. read more

My bank blocked my card because of a security threat. It was me, buying drinks all the way in NY at 1am. I am my own biggest threat. Cali to NY to experience the night life of NY, what a trip. .:: Food / Drinks ::. Korean Fried Chicken Wings (6pcs) $13.95: Chose the soy garlic wings. It was a bit dry. And the flavors werent quite developed yet. It was a bit bland Oh Mija $16: Jinro soju, schisandra berry, lemon juice. Not bad, a good drink overall. Sweet but slightly tart. Not too strong .:: Service / Ambiance ::. Terrible host lol. My friend and I stood at the host stand for a good 8 min with no one batting an eye at us. The host / waitress were on their phone and paid 0 attention even when I try to get their attention. Our waitress looked so unhappy to be there. Our food came in a timely manner though when we finally got her attention to put our order down. We came on a Wednesday night, it wasnt crowded at all around 12-1am. The place was very vibrant, colorful, and festive. Poppin 2000's rnb music like tpain etc. read more

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Came into this spot in Koreatown by accident, but we loved it. From the minute we walked in we were attended to and all the servers were very welcoming. Since we were pretty full, we only had some basic drinks. From what we saw in other tables, the plates are large and shareable so make sure you visit with friends! Looks like a great space to unwind with coworkers or friends post work. read more

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Very good vibe inside, good for a date spot if you are sitting at the bar. Loud environment otherwise (better for friends). I ALWAYS see a line for this place on the weekends. I would go somewhere else if there is more than a 20+ min wait. It's a nice place but nothing to wait over an hour for. I had 2 kinds of Soju and the half chicken. The chicken was dry so I would not recommend but the fries were delicious. read more

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After karaoke, a couple of us decided to keep the party going by coming here for drinks and snacks. The space is on the second floor and you get seated as soon as you get your ID checked. The music is blasting and it has a colorful and dark drinking vibe that feels just like the pubs in Korea. We got the Chumchurum Soju ($15.95), Cocktail Soju ($38.95), and Bulgogi Kimchi Fries ($19.95) to munch on. The fries are pretty small and pricey alongside the drinks. Most of the bars/lounges in KTown are pretty similar. It's a fun time nonetheless, but can get quite pricey. read more

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Budaejigae: delicious! Had extra non traditional ingredients like bow tie pasta but it was still good and plentiful. Has kimchi, cheese, green onion, clear noodles, rice cake, spam, sausage, pasta and baked beans. Soju: jinro grape flavor. Always slaps. BEWARE: they include tip in your bill (I was dining with one other person). Keep your eye out for that. No warning or call out is made in menus or by servers. Ambiance: fun, colorful, lively, not strictly kpop. read more

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