We checked out Soosanghan Pocha on a Saturday afternoon. This place is massive with super cool decor with beautiful florals, a dedicated soju wall, and unique seating. It's the perfect spot to gather with friends for food, drinks, and karaoke. I tried the Scallion Chicken which was crispy, bite sized, and served in a savory dipping sauce. So easy to eat and enjoy! The Corn Cheese was probably the most cheese I've ever seen on this dish; an absolute dream if you're a cheese lover. The Spicy Beef Stew was warm, comforting, and tender with the perfect kick. The Hamburger Meat dish was decadent and rich over sweet caramelized onions. The Cheesy Omelette was one of our favorites! Cheesy on the inside with crispy garlic on top. Bulgogi Tacos had tender meat and was a harmonious blend of Korean and Mexican flavors. The Cheesy Spicy Chicken was insanely delicious. A massive, shareable portion filled with chicken, potatoes, rice cakes and onions, completely blanketed in cheese. I'd come back just for this! However, the Kimchi & Seafood Pancakes had great flavor, but unfortunately they came out a bit soggy, so I'd probably skip these next time. Pair all of this amazing food with their flavored soju and chilled beer, and finish the night off in their karaoke rooms. This place has amazing vibes and ever better food and drinks! read more

My girlfriend was craving some Korean soup after going to mass at 8AM on a Sunday. Given the odd timing, our options were limited. I had been to Soosanghan Pocha before for some karaoke but never really had their food. It's a pretty large space and given how early it was the space was practically empty. I ordered a burger skillet and my girlfriend got the Army Stew. The Army Stew was good and comforting on a chilly morning. It was packed with all different kinds of processed meats and some noodles. My burger skillet was a lot bigger than i expected and it tasted really good. It was essentially a huge burger patty in a bed of caramelized onions with an egg on top. The meat was super juicy and flavorful. It was pretty tender too. It was on the saltier side, especially if you got a spoonful of the sauce. But that just means it paired especially well with the white rice it was served with. The service was quick and friendly, but I expected it to be with the restaurant basically empty. Overall I enjoyed the meal and would come back to try some more of their dishes. read more

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My husband and I visited Soosanghan Kotdaeji some time ago and had such a blast that we decided to try this spot, the presumed sister restaurant. Our TLDR take: Yikes, what a bust. 'Pocha' is short for a Korean outdoor tent bar, and you can see that as soon as you approach. There's a heated outdoor space that closely resembles a Koraen pojangmacha, complete with metal tables, low slung chairs, and lots of soju advertisements. We sat in the indoor space, which was attractively dark with fun bar vibes. For all the ambiance, the food was disappointing. I love a good seafood pancake. When well-prepared, it's fried hard in a pan, making for a crispy exterior with tender bits of seafood on the inside. Here, an unfavorably fishy smell accompanied its arrival to our table, making me wonder about the freshness of this seafood. It was surprisingly gummy and mochi-like in texture, making me think it must've been prepared with a sticky rice flour instead of regular flour. At a whopping $25, this felt like a poor menu choice. Our spicy pork entree - the jeyyuk bokkeum - was another disaster. While the taste was spot on (and surprisingly spicy!), it's tough to call this a meat dish. Though it comes in a large platter, the serving was almost laughably bereft of actual meat, consisting mostly of filler cabbage, cooked kimchi, and onions. Trying to find any meat in the pile felt like a futile treasure hunt, and at $27, a truly questionable value. Food compunctions aside, service was great. Food came in a timely manner and our water jug was refilled promptly as needed (much needed to calm the spice alarms from the pork). read more

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It has been a long time since I have been to this place and unfortunately it is not as good as it used to be to be. We got the gopchang in a sizzling skillet as well as the thick pork belly in a sizzling skillet which we were told were the best two dishes but they were really just okay. I've had better for both so I was a little disappointed. We also got this stir fried ramen dish (i forgot the name) but this was pretty good. I definitely liked this more than the two huge mains. We also got the Creamy Rice Cake which I want to say was my favorite but the creamy part was just way too watery. The flavor was good and the texture of the rice cake was good but I just wish more corn start was added to thicken the sauce up a little. The service was great and that is why I gave this place 4 stars because they served was very helpful and even let us know that we ordered too much food. He helped us through the large menu and checked up on us throughout the meal. This is definitely a cute Korean pub but I just wished that the food quality was a little better. read more

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Authentic Pocha vibes. Very big space. Huge serving sizes! Loved how they chill the shot glasses. Don't know too many places that do that. Came during the day time for lunch and it was very chill. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Plenty of food for a good price, staff was very welcoming and friendly. Place smelled a lot like charcoal but it is a bbq spot. Menu has lots of options taste was okay will give another try for the bbq food. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Spicy beef soup Short rib Galbi Stew - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

It was my 2nd time at this location and it was fantastic. I hosted 2 Karoke parties for my friends and I and everyone loved it. The prices are great too, for a party of 4 it was $30 and every additional person to your party is $5 total (hope that makes sense). I called about a week/2 weeks in advance to book, no money down and 20 people max if you want the bigger room. You can order food and drinks and they will bring it down to your private room. Great service and perfect to host for any occasion. They have a huge selection of songs, provide 2 mics and complimentary tea. You can bring in cake to celebrate and we had so much fun, thank you so much. read more

is the ultimate spot to chill with friends after work-grab some soju, beer, or wine, and just vibe out in a super cozy atmosphere. The food? Next level. Try their classic Korean army stew, crispy seafood pancake, comforting clam soup, and don't miss the Soopo sliced beef hotpot in mala broth-spicy, savory, and packed with veggies that balance it out with sweet umami goodness. Perfect for late-night bites, laughs, and good convos. read more

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Been here many times over many years but last week was the end for me. We went there for the world cup very earlier - 3 hrs before kickoff. The place was nearly empty but they said, in a very rude and dismissive tone, that the entire place was reserved. I said that I was told several days ago that they were not taking reservations and only walk-ins (which is why we showed up so early) and then she said all tables are reserved for friends of staff. Why even promote the game on social media then? We ended up going to another pocha down the street that created seats for us despite being at capacity. Will never be going back here and will no longer be recommending this place to anyone again. read more

Greta spot! Highly recommended for a good time and for karaoke! I'll definitely be returning as always read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Came here for a friend's birthday with a party of 8 and had a wonderful time. Ordered soju, beer, and a variety of dishes all delicious (sesame chicken, fried chicken, seafood udon, kimchi pancake, seafood pancake, pork belly). Staff were incredibly friendly and service was just perfect. They inquired what the occasion was and when informed it was a friend's birthday they went further to bring a small treat! Also affordable with cute ambiance. Quite filled by the time we left. read more

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Came here years ago and had a good experience and wanted to try again. We decided to have an early dinner to avoid the typical pocha scene at night when its louder and busier. At around 3-4ish, the restaurant was less busy and we were able to enjoy the food and hear each other's conversations. We had a party of three and shared a few dishes as we wanted some variety. The corncheese was good but cooled off fast. There are definitely some better options in the area but it definitely hits the spot. The gopchang was fried to perfection and delicious. We absolutely love the chives it comes with. We also ordered the spicy stir fried squid with udon and that was so good. The spice level on that is great and definitely has a sweet and spicy kick to it. Last we complimented the dishes with an order of fries which added a much needed crispy texture! I love the pocha food and definitely see myself coming back here! read more

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On one of my nights out, my friends and I were looking to get dinner after a movie where I had popcorn so maybe I wasn't the hungriest at the time. One of them had been to this restaurant before and had a nice time previously so we came by There was a 20 minute wait which seemed to be normal. We were able to walk along the street and see what's around. They called us to return since our table was ready. There was loud music playing, my friends and I are picking out dishes it was alright. We order the food and it comes somewhat quickly. I don't know if it's because a lot of it is just fried but it was appreciated. Throughout the night I'm eating the food and I'm just not having the best time. The fried chicken, I was expecting it to be drumsticks or flats like other restaurants. The chicken had random shaped bones in it. It still tasted fine as chicken is supposed to be, but the strange shape made it a bit chaotic to eat and some bones were so skinny that it could be sharp if you're not careful. The seafood pancake was chewy like it had squid tentacles in it which was different but my friends liked it quite a bit. The sweet potato fries were kind of tough to pull off the plate as it was all tangled together which made it a bit messy, especially because there's sugar powder all over them. The corn cheese was as expected. Later on we had a couple other customers just join our table offering to share drinks and just have a conversation together. I wasn't really expecting that but it was actually a welcome experience that the people could just be friendly and try to make new friends like that. I imagine I would come again, but I think I should return with more of an empty stomach to properly indulge in it read more

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Very standard Korean food. It's not bad in anyway, but just very normal. Gopchang is not as good as the one in Gopchang NYC. So in a Korean neighborhood, I'd prob not come back, unless it's 12am and nothing else opens. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Fish cake soup Deep fried pork tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Parking was decent as their lot was a good size, staff was friendly, food was good, everything was priced well, atmosphere was welcoming read more

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Spicy Fishcake Skewers, savory, slightly chewy, and spicy with a hint of sweetness from the sauce, I'm absolutely OBSESSED A traditional Korean‑style instant noodle "Jjapagetti with Pork"mimics the flavor of jajangmyeon, is my favorite comfort dish ‼ Fried chicken melted mozzarella, the cheese pull made it SO CRAZY. Crispy chicken exterior, juicy inside with creamy & gooey cheese, literally every bit is INCREDIBLE DELICIOUS The Corn Cheese is another comforting bite when you see the cheese melts and becomes golden. Patbingsu is my favorite dessert in Soosanghan Pocha, fluffy shave ice with sweetened red beans & crunchy nuts keeps every bite interesting read more

A pub with all the good comfort food that you can ask for with friendly service and a lively atmosphere. Far from the formality of traditional Korean restaurants, Soosanghan Pocha delves into the single, lively scene of social life. We did come back here with our kids and they didn't bat an eyelash and were welcoming. We got the Bossam, the beef intestines, stir-fried octopus, popcorn chicken, cheesy corn, thick pork belly, sweet potato fries, dumplings, and Kloud beer. There are sides and little plates to order as well, and unlike traditional Korean places, there are no banchan served. Karaoke after dinner hits well. Private parking lot can get full, street parking available. read more

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Love the food and vibes here! Great for a large group which is why I went here for my birthday. Although portions could be larger, the food is delicious and flavorful. read more

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The food was excellent and the service was nice! I would definitely continue eating there in the future. I look forward to trying even more of their menu to see if it's as good as what I've tried thus far. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Well. This is a challenge to leave a positive review. Mediocre food quality, just normal, not outstanding service. Foods look okay, but there is no taste at all. I had no idea how to cook with an ingredient, but I can see that the ingredients are not fresh at all. If you're drunk and it's your second round. It's possible that it's fine. I'll give it a shot next time, but I can't guarantee the quality of the food and service. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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A new Korean experience for me. We usually eat at the Korean BBQ places and this hip sit down dinner is different. My friend ordered us the seafood soup and the chicken and that was enough for me for dinner. The portions are generous so definitely plan for that or a to go bag. There were lots on the menu I wanted to try but these two were enough for me to tap out. Next time, I'll try the other dishes. Service is fast so need not worry about that. I can say, this place is busy when some of the restaurants on the block have no one so that speaks volumes. So reserve your table. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Oyster soup - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I can't believe I never left a review for Soosanghan Pocha. I was first introduced to this place in 2021 and it's been my go-to spot for all things Korean. It has a club-like atmosphere at night/weekends and the music can be a bit loud. It has metal tables and short stools reminiscent of the outdoor pojang-machas in Korea. The bar area just recently opened with some of the most comfortable, plush velvet bar stools I've sat on (haha)! You can't go wrong with any of the fried food here. Whether the fries, popcorn chicken, katsu - all of their fried selections come out crispy and piping hot. The service is great. The servers all tend to each other's table so you're always cared for. When you're celebrating something, they bring out sparklers for your table. I've been here to have happy hour with co-workers, celebrate birthdays, and even New Year's Eve. This is a great spot to have a drink with friends. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Service was pretty good but they did miss one of our drink orders and we were still charged for it. It'a worth noting that we were there on a busy Saturday. Really great for a big group of people or celebrating a birthday! Standout dishes were Cheese Buldak, Pork Belly, and Scallion Chicken. If you come here and only order one dish the Cheese Buldak is a must! The spicy chicken topped with melted cheese is a game changer. Most dishes can serve 2-3 people so order accordingly! read more

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Came in on a Friday night, no wait! The place is spacious and perfect for a night out with friends! We had the corn cheese, thick pork belly, half and half pajeon and chicken wings. We loved the corn cheese and pork belly! Their portions are really big. Their staff is super friendly and attentive as well. Will definitely be coming back read more

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Since leaving Atl, I have missed Korean pochas so much! I was thrilled to stumble across this gem. Sitting down, we noticed that soju caps hung on the ceiling like fairy lights, giving the place a home-y and unique feel. The whole grilled chicken with cheese was absolutely amazing, better than stir fried intestines and other more traditional and common dishes in our opinion. On par with pochas, the servers don't check on you unless called, which is completely fine by us as we enjoy uninterrupted time to enjoy the food and chat. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Soju - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Too bad the fish cake skewer soup isn't available in a spicy soup too. They do have a parking lot on the premises. The interior looks like a karaoke spot, lots of neon. Photo Booth on the porch. Silk Cherry blossoms adorn the interior. Makes you feel like you are in South Korea during cherry blossom season in late March or early April. There is a wood carved etched QR code at the table, that's different. Ordered a sweet and spicy chicken, tteokbokki and kimchi pancake and two hot teas. $76.74, pricey. $23 for kimchi pancake, $30 for bone-in chicken with sauce on it and $19 for rice cakes. I don't like these cheap plastic bucket chairs, not comfortable at all. Our two top table is really out of balance as well. This could be disastrous during dinner. The tteokbokii is decently spicy and saucy too. Nice flavors. The rice cakes are chewy and not overcooked. It's comes with a good amount of fish cakes. The tteokbokki has onions and cabbage in it too, as per usual. The kimchi pancake is pretty nice, it's crispy on parts and not completely soggy. It has big cuts of green onions in it, maybe not enough kimchi though, still it tastes good. No banchans here at all, only kimchi. The sweet and spicy chicken are all on bones, sauce is good. We should have asked, since my husband isn't a fan of touching his food and getting fingers grubby, when he's not expecting it. We should have gotten the popcorn chicken then. Comes with the standard pickled radish and sour finely chopped slaw. It's amazing that you can even manage to eat bone-in chicken with chopsticks too. Not sure what kind of tea they have, it really has no flavor at all, it's just nice and warm. The fruit platter would be good, but we are way too full. The chicken was bigger than we both expected and I only had a bite after finding it was all on the bone. Once again we weren't sure who was our waiter or waitress, since we had different people waiting on us tonight. read more

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Keepin it real out here in K Town (NJ) Visited for the first time and lucky enough to try out quite a few dishes to get the full experience. The vibe was lit without being too crazy, food is actually better than I expected. Traditional and creative dishes, all great with beer and soju. Love to visit again on a summer night. read more

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they have a big parking lot and a photobooth machine outside it was very cute extensive menu too but i didnt like their cold noodle with broth. Dont have side dishes which was kind of sad maybe i was wrong. Staffs were very kind and the ambience decoration was nice. their army stew was kept hot w the cube of fire. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Cold Noodle with Broth - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Korean comfort street bar food. The interior is really nice and well designed. The food is quite pricey but it's really good and the portions are on the larger side. It's not very busy during day. I like stopping by for lunch to get their morning specials (till 2:30pm). They have a bunch of dishes that are still not cheap but more affordable. My go to is the perilla seed kalguksu. The noodles are made in-house and are nice and chewy while the clear broth with seeds adds a nutty comfort warmness that is perfect for a cold day. At night, this place gets really busy and there are often some wait time involved. It's a great place to go socialize with friends. I often see big groups here. It can get pretty loud but it's always a lot of fun. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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First time here and the food was so good! Truly awesome Korean comfort food! We came during lunch but ordered from the dinner menu since the lunch menu has a limited selection. While the prices were higher, there was plenty of food left over. The parking lot is also a huge plus! read more

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First time having Pocha and was not disappointed! Came with a friend who lives in Fort Lee who showed us the ropes and we were off to the races! Everything we had was delicious, well priced, and came out in a timely fashion. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was phenomenal. My only "gripe" (minor at best) is that sometimes it was hard to track down staff members if wanting to order more, get water, etc. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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My wife and I from Pennsylvania was there on New Years day and was served by a very friendly waiter name Kyung Pil. We ordered a combination for 2 pork barbecue and was surprising amazed how good the food was. it also came with other side Korean dishes and it was a perfect balance between great taste, ambience, friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend to those that want great food in a friendly atmosphere. read more

Celebrated my birthday here with approximately 10-15 and was a great time. They set aside a large table in the back and even decorated the walls and provided sparklers for the cake we had brought. Food was really yummy but not everything was available given the time frame (afternoon) as opposed to the evening. All of the food came out super fresh, highly recommend the classic korean bar food items such as the buddak, corn cheese, and clam soup. There are also other goodies to share like fried chicken and sweet potato strips. Food is reasonably priced and service is attentive and fast. Parking is a bit tough given its located on the busy main street of Broad Avenue. read more

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We ordered the cheese buldak and the creamy rice cake. Both dishes were great - The cheese buldak was served over fire, so you can really take your time eating this one. The service was great and the Halloween decorations were on point. We even won a free bottle of Soju from spinning their prize wheel! Love the music and vibe here too... read more

Soosanghan Pocha - cheese buldak - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

A pleasant surprise for us. From the outside you know this is a popular Korean pub-like place which typically the food takes a second chair to the drinking. The pleasant surprise was the food is actually pretty good. We stumbled upon this place by accident and will be returning. read more

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Wowww get the clam soup with the buldak. That is the stuff! Parking in the rear. Seated quickly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was not very attentive. Our dishes came out really late though we ordered earlier than the people around us. Clam soup 5/5 Buldak paired well with above 5/5 Soondaebokeum 4/5 needed more soondae Fried chicken 5/5 Tofu kimchi 4/5 it was a little too salty read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Soondae bokeum - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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We came in for lunch and they only served the lunch menu. Dinner items were not an option. We ordered the seafood pancake (no pics), Fried chicken with sweet and spicy sauce, and egg roll omelet. The seafood pancake was pretty good. It was crispy and light. My only complaint would be not enough seafood but it's okay. Egg roll omelet was interesting, tasting tangy from the ketchup. The crunch from the fried garlic felt like almonds. It was a good texture combination (soft and crunchy). The fried chicken with sweet and spicy sauce was our table's favorite. It came with 8 wings and our table finished every bite. Overall: I would come back to try the dinner menu items. The dinner menu looked amazing. read more

Soosanghan Pocha - Fried Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Sauce - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Went with friends/colleagues for a night out of fun. Food are quite on the pricey side, servings are good for 2-3 people usually and the staffs are quite accomodating. Their food is the usual bar food you can see in typical korean bar restaurants with the classics and some interesting take. Food was good. read more

Great place to hang out - good vibes, well decorated and spacious. You have the option of sitting inside or even outdoors during the winter time with nicely lit plastic igloos (so pretty it makes me happy)! The enclosed igloos make it feel that much more COVID friendly lol. I went here a few weeks ago with my cousins and we sat outside. Minus the little crack on the bottom of the igloo, we felt warm for the most part lol. There are heaters inside the igloo and also outside and the staff is very attentive in assuring that it is working. To be fair, we had an igloo on the side of the tent so I'm sure an igloo closer to the middle would of been super warm + cozy. For a Korean bar/pub, the food is pretty good - portions are reasonably sized. I love that they are open late. We weren't super hungry but between the four of us, we shared a Seafood Pancake, Budae Jjigae/Army Stew and of course a pitcher of Grape Soju to go with it. Service was excellent and the food came out quick even though it was super busy (we went on a Friday night - there was a wait when we first arrived but they were able to get us seated pretty quickly). Definitely recommend if you are in the area :) read more

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Overall I'd say 3 stars I've gone few times Whole fried chicken- is my favorite thing here. Comes out hot and always hits the spot Soondaebokkeum- yummy! My friend said she was craving after we ate it The egg omelette or whatever is also good but pretty pricy but the egg roll is pretty big Budaejjigae- I expected it to be good but def pass. Doesn't have a lot of things in it. I think duri pocha's is better. And what's better than duri pocha is my way Clam sujebi- salty. I think it's good for drinking and eating other things but it was way too salty when I tried it and my friend said he really doesn't like it after I ordered it. Lol ‍ oh well now I know Sweet potato fries/sticks- soooo good. It's like around $10 I think or maybe the 10-15 range. Worth it cus I don't have to fry it at home lol but I guess I wouldn't get it cus I'd rather get something else..? Idk I'd prob get that over the fries Lots of street parking (which you have to pay for I think if it's before 10) Service is okay. read more

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