Pros -waiters were friendly -army stew is solid Cons -the mala tteokbokki was horrible the spice in it had a strong "Chinese spice" that really ruined the dish it was inedible -the beef in the mala tteokbokki wasn't fresh -no banchan -the ambiance here is fine if you are planning on drinking but it is not pleasant for dinner -parking is street or valet only and the area isn't the safest Rating 5.5/10 read more

Just had one of the best jokbals ever. The sauce was everything, I usually prefer meatier or chewier jokbals, this one was more soft with a lot more fat, BUT the sauce was just too perfect. Even my bf was saying this was his best jokbal. I come here often but today I was compelled to leave a review. Their dishes are overall great, jokbal was phenomenal, and as usual service was excellent. Great meal, money well spent, happy and I'm coming again after being reminded of what greater foods may be awaiting me here. read more

Ready to turn up for the weekend?! If you're still looking for ideas, this K-Town Pocha has got you covered for fun, vibes, food, karaoke, and draaaanks! We had a good time, the food and drinks were flowing, all I can say is this place is pretty expensive and the mike was a little touch and go. So go in expecting these things. FOOD: Pork Belly Skewers Seafood Pancake Fried Chicken with Corn Cheese Sean's Curry Fries Popcorn Chicken Sausage Ricecake Skewer Chicken Skewer Kimchi Rice ALL the soju Street Parking only read more

This is a hidden place with a bunch of karaoke rooms and an outdoor place with bbq. The karaoke rooms are spacious and fit a lot of people. The song list is good and the sound quality is great. The food is surprisingly tasty ! I had gizzards which were crunchy, beef pancake which is crispy and rice cake which were flavorful. The food was served inside the room which is convenient. I was able to enjoy the food and ambience while having a good time singing karaoke. There is a parking lot in the back which is nice. read more

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Cozy outdoor pocha :) My friends and I came here and we had a good time! It was great to have conversation (not loud) and get dinner w/drinks. The army stew hit the spot and the fries & sirloin pancakes were great for sharing with friends!! This place had cheaper alcohol compared to some other ktown pochas :) read more

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This is a spot! Come here with a group and you won't regret the fun! Make sure to carpool because the parking lot is small and there's limited street parking. Everything on the menu is made to share. You have been warned, LARGE SERVING SIZES. The dining experience is outdoors under a tent. There are lots of space heaters and tvs for entertainment. The more you order drinks, the more frequently they'll check your table. If you've finished eating and want something more to do, head inside for the karaoke rooms. Be sure to drink water, or bring your own water because they charge for water in the karaoke rooms. The karaoke machine is quite confusing so call the employee in for help! The restroom is tiny! Two stalls but extremely tiny. Don't wear anything that takes time and space to take on and off because there is no space for that. read more

Joo Pocha - Creamy Spicy Mara Ricecake - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came here to celebrate our friend's birthday. Food is 9 out of 10, but employees are friendly and nice. They have karaoke with clean and modern. Recommend this place read more

This place is a must-visit if you wanna have a fun night out with friends in LA. Came with a group of 6 on a saturday night and it atmosphere was very lively. We ordered several dishes which all came out very quickly. The BBQ Pork Platter had a nice smoky char and was packed with flavor, and the waiter even helped us cook it. The Army Stew was rich, hearty, and full of comforting ingredients like spam, sausages, and ramen, making it a great dish to share. The Spicy Chicken with Cheese was a definite crowd-pleaser--the tender, well-seasoned chicken paired perfectly with the gooey melted cheese. The Skewer Platter offered a variety of meats and seafood, though some pieces were slightly dry. Overall, the food was flavorful, portion sizes were generous, and the lively pocha atmosphere made it a fun dining experience! read more

Joo Pocha - army stew, Assorted skewers (10pc) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute place!! The room had some instruments which I haven't seen at karaoke before.c so that was fun. Also was filled with utensils and cups so that's nice. The food and drinks were yummy. We did not know there was parking, but it seems that they did have some, so would definitely use that next time. read more

Joo Pocha - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious pub style Korean food! Decided to try this restaurant based on the photos and I think it's now my favorite Pocha. The restaurant set up is a bit confusing since you enter through the front door into a empty dimly lit restaurant with K-pop blasting but the main seating is outside under a tent. We enjoyed everything we tried. Rice was fresh and well made. My favorites of the night were the sirloin pancake and budae chigae! Budae chigae: 9/10 broth was flavorful and well balanced without being overly spicy. It was slightly sweet, has a strong depth of flavor and a slight kick to it. I would 100% order this again! It definitely could've used more spam and pork as there were only a few pieces. It mostly consisted of sausage and kimchi. Sirloin pancake:9.5/10 this one was a surprise! Fried Thinly sliced sirloin served with fried leeks. The sirloin melts in your mouth. It was juicy, tender and fatty. The leeks were so satisfying. It reminded me of biting into a crispy French y fry with additional freshness and flavor from the leek. Pork belly skewers: 8/10 well marinaded and has a slight char. Goes perflectly with their rice! Service was okay. Our servers didn't really check on us but food arrived quickly and without issues. A table next to me spilled beer on the floor that splattered on me and the servers didn't seem to care and didn't clean it up so I moved seats myself. read more

Joo Pocha - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Late-night calls for good Korean food with good company. We ordered ourselves a feast of Korean comfort food which came in pretty generous portions. Mille-Feuille Nabe: This was unfortunately quite bland on its own but when dipped in the sauce, it was delicious. To get a good bite, grab both the cabbage and the pork and dunk it in the dipping sauce. Spicy Chicken with Cheese: One of my favorite items of the night! The chicken was covered in a sweet, spicy sauce topped with a mountain load of cheese. Army Stew: My first one ever I think and while I'm not a huge instant noodle fan, I found the soup itself to be good. It's a warm, comforting meal. Pork Belly Skewers: I loved the marinade on this but the meat itself was pretty chewy. Sausage Rice Cake Skewers: My other favorite of the night. Joo Pocha knows how to do their marinades and sauces. The juicy sausage and chewy tteokbokki combo was perfect with the sauce. To drink, I tried the Raspberry Wine which I surprisingly liked. I'm not much of a wine drinker but this was slightly sweet and easy to drink. We also got a Highball Cocktail which was just okay and a bottle of Peach Soju to share with the table. This restaurant is an "if you know you know" type since it's pretty hidden. It's a new place that's worth checking out if you want to grab some late-night bites with some friends. There's only street parking so I recommend carpooling if you can. I didn't get to sit at the outside patio but I've heard that it's really nice, so if it's open I'd ask to sit there. read more

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great food, great vibes! my friends and i loved our dinner/anju here cons: was a little hot outside and there was only outside eating pros: the pork belly (samgyeobsal) was delicious! and it was only about $26 per serving. me and my 4 friends ordered 2 servings, and it was so much food. -for 4 people, we ordered 2 servings of samgyeobsal and buddae jjigae, and it was a good amount of food. read more

Joo pocha offers delicious food and a fun environment! It's located on 3rd street next to Tenraku-- they mainly use the outdoor seating in the parking lot right now. I honestly like sitting outdoor but their indoor seating isn't bad either. Recently I found a menu item I'm completely obsessed with; ggotsal jun (beef rib pancakes) with the side of their deep fried leeks. The "side" quickly became my main and I had to order another order of the deep fried leeks- you can only order another side order if you have already ordered the beef pancakes. The boodae jjigae (army soup) was very delicious, I honestly think you can't really go wrong with army soup because it has spam, sausage, bacon, ramen noodles, tofu and cheese...like WHAT ... hahaha Their kimchi soup is solid I can't resist the urge to order a bowl of rice with it. I wasn't a fan of their whole chicken but my little fur baby was! Another great thing about Joo pocha's outdoor seating, they allow doggos so your fur baby doesn't have to stay home while you're out hehe All of the staff are so friendly and they all have a sense of humor so you feel like you've known them forever! I definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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I never leave reviews because but I had to because this place is an absolute gem me and my best friend had an LA trip for a concert just yesterday and we are so sad that we found this place our last night and it was really late so we didn't get to savor the food as much but this place is the bomb. Thethe staff is really friendly, delicious food (my friend wanted the chefs number lol,) music is great and we had such a great time I just had to leave a review if you're in LA looking for good Korean food and vibes this is the place. read more

Perfect place for a date for drinks and great food! Service is great and the ambiance is amazing. Totally recommend it for a night out especially on the weekends! read more

Literally can't wait until @joopochabbq and I MEAT again I'll admit- I love a good pocha, and @joopochabbq definitely hits the spot with their soju and Korean drink selection, as well as their menu of comforting American and Korean bar foods. @joopochabbq definitely has a lot shorter of a wait time compared to a lot of other places in Koreatown, and I love how there's such a huge selection of soups, Korean BBQ, and traditional Korean pocha dishes to choose from. Featured here: soju flight * army stew * scorched rice soup with seafood * nachos and fries fried chicken with corn cheese and spicy noodles * pork belly skewers spicy rice cakes seafood pancakes steamed egg with cheese Definitely make sure to check them out if you're in the Koreatown area, and support one of my new favorite pochas in LA! read more

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Located in Ktown, Joo Pocha is a great addition to the night life choices of Pocha's scattered throughout the city. Located on W 3rd Street and Hobart Blvd, Joo pocha offers a lot of different options of food/snacks/drinks. Entrance is around the corner on Hobart Blvd. There is a door on W 3rd St, but you cannot enter through this way. Was confused and couldnt find the entrance until someone pointed it out. Our party sat outside (under tents/heat lamps) and didnt have to wait at all before being seated. The place does get quite busy throughout the night but the service does not get hindered at all. Music isnt too loud which I appreciate since you dont have to shout to talk to your friends The menu has a lot of typical food options that you will see at any other pochas. Pricing is fair and not too expensive. Our table got: Fish cake soup: 9/10 Chicken/Pork/Sausage Skewers: 9/10 Nacho Cheese/Fries: 8/10 Fried Calamari: 10/10 -------- Drinks Yuzu Cocktail: 7/10 (pretty sweet not much alcohol to it) Lychee Cocktail: 8/10 All of this was roughly $160 split between 4 people. Parking exists through valet or street parking. There is an attendant outside who will take care of your car if you choose to do valet. The place is also pet friendly. read more

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chung was the best server :'). he was super attentive and the ambiance was amazing. we got the squid and it was spicy but tasty. come here for good vibes! read more

Joo Pocha - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is awesome! They have heated lamps for the outside area and they have karaoke rooms. The service was great! They gave us seat cushions to sit on the benches and checked on us often. We ordered the army stew and it was so good especially with it being cold outside. One stew was more than enough for 3 people and had to take the leftovers home. The best part about this place is that they allow you to bring your dog. I called ahead to make sure and they told me all dogs were welcome big or small. When I arrived with my dog they gave her a water bowl and even a dog treat! Moments later I noticed others customers with their dogs too! I highly recommend this place for a drink or food to catch up or hang out with friends. I recommend calling ahead for karaoke rooms since they accept reservations. We got lucky and took the last room of the night. Their karaoke rooms since starts at $30 an hour for a small room and no minimum order. read more

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Came here originally because I heard this place was dog friendly. This place more than exceeded my expectations! Not only were the staff super accommodating to my two pups, the service and food were so damn good. Ktown is honestly congested with so many bars and it's a point where food HAS to be top quality to survive. The food here was actually SO good! We got the chicken feet, fish cake soup, stir fried pork belly, pork feet, and a whole bunch of skewers. Everything was superb. Personally, I think it's getting harder and harder to find more authentic Korean foods as Korean food has become increasingly popular. This place does Korean bar food justice. The outdoor setting is perfect for groups (and obviously dogs). This place gives old school Korean bar vibes but with up-to-date food/drinks/specials. Kicker? There's karaoke inside for your second round. Probably my favorite bars in ktown, and I rarely post reviews and I don't say this lightly. Wish I took more pictures/videos to justify, but for now, this will have to do. Love this place! Tip: for parking, there's valet available on the Hobart entrance! read more

1000 stars out of 5! I literally came here with no expectations whatsoever. It was 12AM on a Sunday, we were just turned down from 2 other places that were about to close. My group and I were just settling for anything at this point. We are SO glad that we found this place!! I think we found our new spot in Koreatown. Upon walking in, we were nicely greeted at the door by the host and they were all high energy and welcoming us in with LITERAL open arms. At that point we all had high energy because we were so excited that a place was actually open for us to eat there. When we sat down, the waiters greeted us with smiles and asking us how we were doing. We gave them high energy and they honestly reciprocated the same exact energy!! We were so surprised, but also it was such a great first impression. We redeemed the Yelp Check In free sodas and they nicely gave us the free sodas all around, along with the beer that we ordered. When they came back, we saw 3 shot glasses with some party lights underneath and the waiter with soju in their hand. A bit confused at first because we didnt order Soju, they poured us up a shot for ALL OF US! Soju Service on the house!!??1 SAY LESS!! It was one of those moments where you just really had to be there. We even cheers'd with the other tables around us!! The envrionemt and atmosphere here just called for some high energy and party vibes. This place is just perfect for those after-club, late night, or even post-concert (in our case) experiences! What we ordered: +Sirloin Combo +Spicy Rice Cake +Spicy Calamari +Corn Cheese +Seafood Pancake Everything was so good. Such great quality. Came out fresh and hot. The corn cheese especially was so bomb. They presentation of the Sirloin Combo was amazing. They even placed it on the grill for us and made so much conversation with us. It was truly a vibe that was unmatched, and unexpected for a Sunday night, but I am truly so thankful for this place for emitting high energy, great vibes, and now -- great food! Danny and Annie, you were so amazing!!!!! The best waiters ever I swear!!!! You deserve all the love and happiness!!! Anyway, this place is so great for groups and late night vibes!! Dont sleep on this place at all!!! Amazing experience, amazing food, amazing people, just amazing!!! Joo Pocha, we will be back!!! Thank you Danny and Annie for the best experience ever!!! read more

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Great food. Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Vibe is super fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the experience is outstanding Definitely recommend for you to try everything!!!! read more

This place was a nice place to eat and drink. The weather was beautiful and perfect to sit outside under the tent(?). I only ate the corn cheese, which was good, but they have a good amount of food items on the menu. I also liked that there were dividers between tables. Parking is either valet or street parking. Def a place I would go again. read more

Went to karaoke during happy hour. Definitely worth it! Service was great, clean place, English song selection is okay. Would go again! read more

Joo Pocha - Sitting in the lobby. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best boneless chicken feet in LA. The server was also very friendly and I loved the atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes read more

Joo Pocha - boneless Spicy Chicken Feet Riceball Combo () - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such an awesome place with great karaoke, drinks, and vibes! Highly recommend for a group outing!

Absolutely phenomenal place to chill, hangout, have a good time and enjoy good food! I came today to check out one of their Karaoke rooms with my friends and also got some food while we were there! Everything went excellent! They have a good variety of songs to choose from and the service was also amazing! I felt like I was taken care of properly! I shared 3 dishes with my friends that were all really good read more

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Ask for Terry oppa and tell him I sent you! Phenomenal service and good time!! Eat at the Pocha and head over to Karoke after! Parking is small so cab it if you can. read more

Food: 4 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars This was my second visit, and I've enjoyed this place both times. If you are like me, who likes the "pocha" ambiance, you should like this place as well. I was there on a Friday night after work, and it got packed at a later night. We had one of the bbq combos, and meat quality was better than expected since this is not a bbq place. It also comes with ramen. We also had the sausage ricecake skewers, and those were just okay. Chicken gizzard was good. If you like patio ambiance, try this place. If you like lucky, you may run into this cute buddy who was going around and getting everybody's attention. He was soon cute! read more

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Joo Pocha is definitely one of the hidden gems in Koreatown. My boys Mikey and Chung are by far the most handsome chillest servers. Food 10/10. Ambience 10/10. Service 10/10. Stop by! read more

loved the food so much! the cream mala tteokbokki, army stew, and buldak were the star of the show but everything we got was so delicious. will definitely continue to come back here and it's so convenient having private karaoke rooms in the same building read more

JOOPOCHA just added a NRB in their establishment and I think it's one of the best additions ever! Last time I came here, we tried the hotpot, Sean's curry fries, and fried calamari. Highly recommend!! Service is stellar. Has a very comfortable vibe. Definitely coming back for the NRB&food combo! read more

Joo Pocha - Hot pot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Army stew was pretty good. This place also doubles as a karaoke bar and the restaurant is all the way in the back. Nice spot for late night vibes. Soju is 15 dollars for a bottle tho lol. Pretty packed when I went on a Friday around 12:30am read more

Joo Pocha - Spicy Sausage Stew (Army Stew) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Play a game, Win 2-hour karaoke. Im telling you its not easy. But fun! Great vibe for soju. read more

Joo Pocha - Play a game, win for 2-hour free karaoke. Not ez....... - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tips about this place: It's outdoors, so you'll see a building that says Joo Pocha lounge, but don't be tricked! It's actually AROUND the building, so look out for the side of the road that has a sign with the restaurant's name, and go towards that. You'll also see a small parking lot that'll say NO JOO POCHA PARKING. Go further inside that lot, and you'll see the sign that says Joo Pocha parking entrance. We were so confused finding this place. Anyway, my boyfriend and I wanted to eat somewhere after a concert and found this place that does outdoor dining and stays open late. We ordered the beef loin and vegetable hot pot, which came with a spicy numbing broth. The vegetables were napa cabbage, bok choy, wood ear mushrooms, another kind of mushroom, cilantro, tofu skin, glass noodles, fish balls, and of course, thin slices of beef. It was really satisfying, and although we ate the entirety of it as two people because we were so hungry, I could easily see it feeding 3-4. Word of caution: it wasn't that spicy to us, but it was pretty numbing, and you might bite into a peppercorn by accident. Make sure to get extra napkins for your nose! Service was fine; we didn't really need to flag a server down at any point. Overall, it's a nice place that captures outdoor cooking places in Korea, and the food is pretty satisfying for a cold day. Portions are big! read more

The food was pretty good and service was relatively quick. It's not packed as the other pocha spots and I think that's a good thing. Parking is kind of hard to find and so is the entrance but once you go in there, it's a great time! read more

Joo Pocha is fun because it's hidden. It feels like a IYKYK type of place that only Koreans know about. The bar food is fun, not the best but great for a group with no wait for dinner. Fried Chicken with Cheese (29.99) - for the price we were hoping for the whole chicken, but it was a lot smaller than we thought. Good flavor, but the novelty quickly wore off. The spice level was perfect, the melted cheese was salty. But it definitely photographs better than it tastes. Pork belly skewer (6.99) - we got two orders for 5 people and it was the right amount. Good flavor and texture. Seafood pancake (19.99) pretty standard and good size. But nothing special to note. Army stew (25.99) we all thought this was great. The broth had some sweetness that we liked. Probably one of the better stews surprisingly. I'd say Joo pocha is a great spot if you're craving army stew and pitcher of beer (24) with a few friends. It has a great outdoor space, but in terms of food it's nothing mind blowing. read more

Love a good pocha spot and this spot definitely makes the list! Joo Pocha is a new restaurant and gastropub in Koreatown with an outdoor area! This is a perfect spot to grab some drinks and eat some delicious food with your friends. I highly recommend getting their army stew and Fish Cake Soup. It was super comforting and the fish cake soup warms your tummy in the cold. They have a variety of delicious Korean bites that I'm sure you'll love. If you're ever looking for a spot to hang with friends at night, check out Joo Pocha Bar! read more

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The army stew was really good and the service was excellent. It was really a good vibe to be outdoors in the parking lot. read more

Joo Pocha - army stew (half eaten) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you are looking for elevated non-ayce kbbq, joo pocha is a great place! They have lots of options on the menu for meats, as well as all the common side orders. I got the sirloin combo which comes with bottom sirloin, pork belly, pork neck, and mushrooms. It was a good portion for two people, and we had also ordered a steamed egg and corn cheese. The meat was all very high quality and cooked very well on the hot plate. My favorite was definitely the bottom sirloin! The service was very good and I appreciated how our waiter helped my friend and I cook the meat since we couldn't keep up with both eating and cooking. We finished off our dinner with an order of watermelon, which is served with some injeolmi seasoning. It felt refreshing and I didn't feel gross from overeating unlike ayce places. They blast kpop music and it is definitely a vibe. There is valet parking in the back and also some nearby street parking. read more

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