It was a really fun experience! I finna come back! Bothell food was great and the service was fast!

We went on a Friday night and had to put our party of 3 on the waitlist like 10 mins before we actually got to the place. Parking was packed closer to the restaurant but if you don't mind getting a few more steps in there's a bunch of spaces in the middle of the plaza. We went during soft opening so their menu was limited but the food we got was great! The portions are not that big though, I could easily go for 2 bowls of jajangmyeon. I would come back for the flavors but prob not as often Jajangmyeon: 8/10 small portion but great taste, some would say it would be too bland but I thought it was perfect. other jajangmyeon I've had were too salty but this had a perfect balance and the noodles had the perfect chewy texture Jjampong: 9/10 small portion as well and they gave only maybe like 6 slices of beef? lol it wasn't much but it was much more flavorful that the jajangmyeon Creamy shrimp: 8/10 flavorful, similar to honey walnut shrimp but had a slight tang to the sauce. Would I pay $25 for it again? Probably not worth it but it was good read more

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Great atmosphere but annoying that they take your ID and credit card up front. It has the potential to be great, but the staff lacks the friendly service that you get from places like Exit 5 and it's just too much hassle to go to this place. The food was good, but not amazing. I hope it makes it an improves, but at this point I'm a bit turned off by the hassle to be seated. read more

After a long day in the Cascades, this was the perfect place to grab food and head to the hotel. Looked like a cool spot to eat at but we were tired and wanted to eat and go to sleep. The Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice was amazing and I would order it again and again if I could. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice 삼겹 김치볶음밥 - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The vibe is amazing here on a Friday night. Live DJ and lots of active participants to play via the device. It feels like stepping into a club but there's food and it's not too dim to look around. You can order food, chat, play games, challenge other tables, and win prizes. Food was good looking but I would not come here just for food. The drinks were strong and we got the keg. Not pictured, sausage ddeokbokki. Fun hang out place and great for meeting people. read more

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Used to come here frequently to hangout with friends for drinks and dinner. Food is pretty hit or miss. Sometimes it's good, other times not so much. Drinks are good though. I love the somek tower. Service is decent. Haven't tried this place since the rebranding yet though. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I won't rate this place lower just because of the fact that it isn't my preferred type of restaurant/lounge or whatever it is that people call this place. If you are not in college, you will feel pretty old hanging out here on the weekends. I came here two different times- Saturday night and Thursday night. Quite different vibes and crowds although pretty much everyone here was getting drunk. Saturday crowd was very young. They looked like people that don't know their alcohol limits and they were getting very wasted intentionally. I saw some people throwing up in front of the restaurant. Def not my thing but I guess some could call this "fun". Fun fact - the bar that was here before chi chi called Sideline was full of people like this. I witnessed several fights outside the bar and bouncers kicking people out, etc. The Thursday crowd was pretty chill. There were a couple of families that were visiting for dinner over some light beer. Service here is excellent. Food is okay too! Not too expensive either. The games are fun but the chatting feature on the tablet is pretty stupid imo. People typing out of desperation. It's basically a Korean version of Earl's and Joey's. Food was pretty authentic as in authentic Korean fusion food. They sold yukhwe which is raw beef marinated in sesame oil with a raw egg yolk on top. My friends (regulars at this establishment) already knew and ordered this dish casually and I felt a bit worried and iffy about the food safety/handling but when I saw that it came out semi frozen, it made me a bit more at ease. I took a bite and it was pretty good and the best of all, I did not get sick from it. If you don't like seeing people that cannot handle alcohol, avoid Fridays and Saturdays. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Yukhwe - raw beef. Yes I know. They sell this here and I didn't die after eating it. - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Cute and vibey spot to hangout with your friends on a Friday or Saturday night. I love how interactive this place is where you can chat with other tables and play mini games together to win drinks. I think the food here is really good.great for pairing it with drinks or a chilled soda. I love the kimchi fried rice and the chicken. I do wish that they would turn off the lights a bit earlier in the evening and also turn on the fans as it gets pretty hot in there. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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went here for dinner on a Wednesday at around 7 and there were two other groups there so wasn't too busy. The service was fast and friendly and the ordering tablet is super helpful to get more water or whatever etc instantly. We thought all of the food was mid at best. The corn cheese was a bit watery and oily and I didn't feel like the cheese was sticking to the corn. The udon was probs the best thing we ordered, and the chicken was pretty alright as well, the fries that came with it were pretty mid though, not very crispy or salty or tasty. The ttebokki was fine, the rice cakes were well cooked but the flavor wasn't there for us. Seems like a fun place to go on the weekend or at night so I'll def try and come back for that, just not a place to go just for some food is all. read more

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Another viral instagram food blogger recommendation fail. The food is just not great. We ordered 4 dishes and all 4 were mediocre at best. The corn cheese had a very wet consistency and the ddeolbokki lacked flavor, although the rice cakes were cooked well. The "dumplings" were soggy and filled with only japchae noodles. Chicken wings were ok but also very meh. Overall I can't recommend anyone go here for food. However, if you're still about that party life then I'm sure the food will hit after a few bottles of soju. Service was friendly and fast once you get the hang of iPad ordering. read more

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My friends and I had such a great time here! The food was delicious and the vibes were also really nice for a random Tuesday night. We are defiantly going to visit again on a weekend. We ordered a couple of items and shared. My friends said the fried chicken (Chi Chi Original Crispy Wing) was okay, but they loved everything else. The cheddar fries were delicious and the rose ttoekbokki was so chewy and yummy. I would highly recommend adding cheese on top, but the soup itself is also very creamy. You could order a side of noodles to throw in there as well. They also shared the spicy porkbelly with cheese which they loved and would recommend. The yogurt soju is always my favorite, but I also tried the apple this time which was good as well. The beer cups come with lines along it so you can make your own soju/beer combinations which I really liked. My favorite part was the tablet on the table which has lots of fun drinking games. Our waitress was also very sweet and showed us a new game to play with the soju bottle cap. Overall, really enjoyed this experience and will be visiting again! Hopefully soon :) read more

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Friends of mine invited my husband and I to come here for Happy Hour for their birthday. Since my husband and I had never been here before, we said ok to check it out. We had gone on a Tuesday night so it wasn't busy at all, which was great. The server showed us how to use their service tablet that they have at each table. There, you place your food and drink orders, play games, and can put in your requests for more water, ice, napkins, etc. She even mentioned to look for a little green icon next to items, which indicate the Happy Hour price. Super easy and simple to use. We ordered the Chichi Soupy Ddeokbokki with Thin Sliced Grilled Beef, Fried Corn, and Chi Chi Sweet & Spicy Wings (not pictured). The Ddeokbokki was great! Lots of flavor and the rice cakes cooked perfect! Wasn't a fan of the fried corn. Should've just ordered the Cheesy Corn. The Sweet & Spicy wings were good. A little too saucy for my liking and also a little more on the sweeter side than equally balancing the sweet and spicy on the wings. Now let's get to the games. Omg, it was so much fun that there are games on the tablet in which you compete against the other tables. Which ever table wins the game, they win a prize. Which we won 2 games and it seemed as though the prizes were all non-alcoholic drinks. There are also auctions that pop-up on the tablet, where they offer items at a starting bid price, usually lower than what they offer it at. We had won a bid on the Yogurt Soju. My husband and I definitely want to come back again, as we loved the atmosphere and the food. We can't wait to try other food items off their menu! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Chichi Soupy Ddeokbokki with Thin Sliced Grilled Beef & Fried Corn - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Fun spot for drinking with friends. The restaurant is designed for a night out, with Korean bar food and tablets with games you can play. We ordered soju cocktails, which were a little too sweet for our liking. The food was better than I expected though. The spicy cream pasta was tasty and the fried chicken was really tender. read more

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Came here to meet my cousins for dinner. We all ordered a bunch of food to share. They weren't huge portions, so it made it easy to order a variety of food to try and share. We all enjoyed the food. We had the Cheesy Corn and Fried Corn, chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, Spicy Mussel Soup, and the Spicy Seafood Stir-Fried Udon. My least favorite was the Spicy Mussel Soup. I didn't taste any spice or flavor, the broth was pretty bland. And my cousin thought the Crispy Wing was underseasoned. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Seafood Spicy Stir-Fried Udon - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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What an absolute BLAST!!! Felt like I was in Koreatown LA. Vibin like we are in a club but without the DJ and dance floor. Just Soju nonstop and fried chicken! Couldn't eat cuz I was on strict liquid diet but it smelled damn good! The menu and the chat! Tables chatting to each other without the f2f! Playing video games against other tables for drinks?!? Bidding on drinks during live auction??? Whaaaa?!?!?! :) Highly recommend to drink eat and listen to loud music while watching big projector screen. Such a random spot in Factoria too. Love it. read more

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Chi chi is a decent place to go for drinks and food in the bellevue area. The food is pretty good. Never had anything bad here and have tried the tteokbokki, stews and chicken. The alcohol can be pricey, but most places these days have similar pricing. If you come with a group it is worth it. The overall ambiance after 9pm is more dark with neon lights and loud music. I think it is interesting that they play youtube videos of dj's rather than play a playlist, but overall a good vibe. Have frequented this place a few times since it has open and would recommend to those who are looking for a pocha vibe in bellevue. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Chi Chi Korean Pocha is the newest Korean bar in Bellevue. It took over the old Sideline Bar in Factoria Loehman's Plaza. My friends and I came here this past week to check it out. We arrived at 8:30pm and while they were busy, we were able to get a table for 10 people. Note that they do not take reservations for Fridays and Saturdays and so it is first come, first serve for those days. For our first round, we ordered the SOMAC (Soju/Beer) tower (+$62), the BONELESS CHICKEN (+$19), the PORK BELLY WITH CHEESE (+ approx $24), the TTEOKBOKKI WITH BEEF (+ approx $24), and the KIMCHI TOFU STEW ($?). The SOMAC was smooth and filled about 12-15 small cups. It's pricy considering it's just soju and beer, but it was refreshing. Other Korean bars I've been to charge about $50 for a Somac tower. The BONELESS CHICKEN was disappointing. It just tasted like chicken tenders and was served with fries and ketchup. The menu description said it was supposed to come with spicy and so we asked the waitress, and she took it back to the kitchen to ask the chef. The chef said it just comes with ketchup and so the waitress offered to bring a side of spicy sauce instead, which was quite good. Our companions at the next table got the SPICY WINGS and those looked much better than the boneless chicken. The PORK BELLY WITH CHEESE was well-flavored and spicy, but was mostly just onions and mushrooms. It barely had any pork belly- for the price, this was definitely not worth it. The TTEOKBOKKI with BEEF was the best of the three dishes, but was also expensive for the amount of food you get. The beef was tender and the gochujang sauce was less sweet than your typical tteokbokki at other Korean restaurants. The KIMCHI TOFU STEW was probably the second best dish as it had strong kimchi flavor and a good variety of ingredients in it. It came boiling hot in a stone pot. Each table has a numbered screen. This screen allows you to order from the menu but also play games, pay the bill, and chat with other tables. In reference to the games, you can play virtual games (skill or chance games) against other tables for a selected drink which ranges from $7.99 (Cass beer) -$16.99 (soju). If you win, the table you won against pays for the drink. However, if you lose, you pay for their drink. So you can definitely rack up quite a bill just playing games. These games are optional though and by no means required. They also have occasional virtual games where the bar offers a non-alcoholic drink for free and you compete against the other tables for it- this is a zero-risk game if you don't want to risk having to buy another table a drink. Here's another tip- CHECK YOUR BILL because they charged for a bottle of Cass beer that we didn't order, but the waiter had brought to our table and opened. When we said we didn't order it, he said he couldn't take it back because it was open (even though they opened it, not us). It is inexcusable to CHARGE US FOR THEIR MISTAKES. With all that said, the interior is pretty cool and the place is definitely vibing on a late weekend night. They have cool lights and are playing K-Pop YouTube videos in the background. The interior was clean, but the women's bathroom floor was strangely wet and needed to be serviced. They are open until 2am most days. Overall, 3/5 for food, 2/5 for service, 2.5/5 for atmosphere read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Pork Belly with Cheese - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This place is a vibe for sure! First time walking in was like entering a club. Get carded at the front and then enjoy a unique experience of dining in a rave like setting and playing drinking games with your table or against another one! It's a social experience! Each table has a kiosk where you can order your food and also play drinking games. There's even a chat room that every table can join in on to interact with other customers and play drinking games against them. You don't have to be social if you're not in the mood. The restaurant has a section for those that want to socialize and a section that don't. Fried chicken is pretty good, but the service needs some work. I think this is better if you're here with friends to hang out and have a good time drinking. Eating is like a bonus here it feels like. Drink hard and play some games with strangers! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This is a fun spot. Lots of energy and staff are friendly. The food gives me bar food vibes in a good way. The food is tasty and easy to order from the electronic menus at each table. read more

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My friends and I finally checked out this popular Korean pocha after we've been hearing so much about, and it lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively, which was perfect for hanging out with friends. Most of the crowd was guys and a mix of girls, and it made for a really social vibe where meeting new people felt easy and fun. One of the coolest parts was the touch screen system at each table, where you can bid drinks and play games with other tables. It added an interactive twist that really brought everyone together. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful in explaining how everything worked since it was our first time there. They even helped us adjust the plushies in the claw machine game, which was a fun extra! We only ordered soju, so I can't speak to the food, but it looked good. It would be even better if they added a dance floor and a DJ! With the great drinks, social energy, and music, a dance floor would really take the experience to the next level. Overall, it was an awesome girls night out for us, and we're hoping they open a location in the Bay Area soon, maybe in San Francisco or San Jose! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Soju! - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

What a fun experience!!! I went here with some friends and we had some delicious dishes before betting with other tables for drinks and a somak tower! There music and servers were such a vibe, will definitely be going back!!! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - rice cakes, fried rice, somac tower! - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Unique place which I haven't found many of. It is definitely like a clubbing type of vibe and aesthetic with the darkness and LED lights decor. The food is pretty good. A bit expensive in my opinion for Korean comfort food. This place is unique in the way that there are tablets at the table that you order from and you can chat with other tables through it as well as play games on it. There are pop up games that show on everyone's tablets every now and then and you have to compete to win the prize which is usually a free drink of some sort. You can also challenge other tables for drinks. Very little interaction needed with the servers. read more

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Chichi is a fun restaurant to hang out and eat Korean pocha food. They have a tablet that you can order from but also play games and chat with other tables. Vibes were fun and the food is pretty good and they are open late too! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Wait Time Visited on a Saturday night and added our name to the Yelp waitlist 20 minutes before arriving. Despite this, we still had to wait another 30 minutes for a table. You can pass the time at the bar or outside the restaurant. Food/Beverages Chi Chi serves mostly Korean bar food, which tends to be smaller in portion and on the pricier side. A bottle of soju is $18. The unique feature here is a tablet on each table where you can play games against other tables, with the loser paying for drinks. Ambiance Targeting a younger crowd, Chi Chi offers a club-like vibe with EDM music and a fog machine. It's definitely a place that encourages drinking. However, the limited restroom facilities, with only two stalls in the women's bathroom, can cause long waits. The owner could have planned this better considering the venue's capacity. Customer service It was quite minimal as you order via the tablet. We asked for water a few times and never came to the table. But the moment we asked for the bill, the staff came within 2 minutes. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Bar - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We had a great time with friends hanging out. The food is pretty sub par and the portions are small for the price, however we mainly went there to play the interactive games with the ipad. The ambiance there was super lively and fun. A majority of the tables took part in the group games. There were times where the restaurant sent everyone the same game or bid for a menu item at the same time with only one winner, which was a lot of fun and brought out our competitive side. You order everything through the ipad. We arrived at 6pm and there were plenty of available tables, however it quickly filled up and by 7pm, the entire restaurant was packed and pretty loud. The service was slow during the rush and we had to ask for our forgotten menu item 4 times before they finally brought it out to us. The drinks were pretty fun as well! I would probably come back again for the drinks and fun games but would not come back for the food as the menu for food is pretty limited. Parking: free, bountiful read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday party on a Friday night. While there are some positive things there are also more than a few things that need work. First - I do appreciate their flexibility in accommodating not only a large group but a different time slot. My party of 20 (!!) moved our time slot up an hour and we were accommodated without issue. Their ability to to adapt and seat us was greatly appreciated. The ambiance here was also pretty nice but you should know it's definitely a club vibe. No windows and honestly I felt like this place was a cap hill establishment given how loud and vibrant it was. I enjoyed it but know that if loud spots aren't your thing you might not enjoy this place. Onto the negatives. The food left a lot to be desired. Not only was it overpriced (see picture descriptions for prices), the taste was mediocre (except for the wings which were very good). $8 for instant ramen, $24 for 8 wings?! For that they lose a star. Another star is lost for the poor/spotty service. The alcohol was certain flowing - when we ordered it, the drinks came out almost instantly. The food though took forever. We ordered food though their tablet system (which was convenient) but it took roughly 45-60 min to get served. That to me is inexcusable and loses another star. What's also weird is that I saw another Yelp review say they don't have table time limits? My party was basically forced out after 2 hours. Another positive is that the tablets can be used to challenge other tables to games. Loser pays for a prize - usually a bottle of soju - for the other table. This is a fun way to keep the experience exciting. All in all, if you want a typical club experience with a loud environment I'd go here. I'd skip all the food due to the middle-of-the-road quality and poor price-to-size ratio. read more

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We came on the second day of soft opening (Saturday) so the menu was very limited. The food that we did try was not bad though. This place is definitely more for the fun vibes and drinks. No matter what time it is, they will keep the energy up with the music and whistles. One thing that was a bit shocking was the price of the somaek tower. For $60, this was the most expensive one I've seen in the area. So you better hope your table wins in the games lol. It was around 7pm when we arrived and at that time we were able to get a table for 12 instantly. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza so that is also a plus. My fav part was the chat room that you can message all the other tables in. So fun and I haven't seen that in any other restaurant before. Overall, it's a great spot to have a good time although a bit pricey, but I hope to see more items on the menu and website launch soon! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

VIBES!!! The ambiance is really nice and exciting. It's definitely fun and lively on Friday and Saturday nights. There are a lot of people, and seating can be limited. If you're looking for a fun and crowded night out, you should definitely go on a Friday or Saturday night. It's a lot more crowded, and there are plenty of people to chat with. But if you're looking for a chill, relaxing night out without too much excitement, then go on a Sunday night. It's much less crowded and not too loud or crazy. I really enjoy the excitement and smoke that fill the entire room, as well as the online DJ that plays music, hahaha. But one thing to consider is the price for food and drinks is a lot higher compared to other Korean bars, and there aren't a lot of food options. The portions are smaller and more expensive compared to other bars too. Overall, I would come again for the vibes and music since it's closer to home, hehehe. If you do get a drink, I recommend the FedEx shot, which is a "green tea shot." **Rating:** - **Beer tower** 3/5: I like it; there's more soju than beer, but it's pricey . They make it in front of you, which is very cool to watch! - **FedEx shot** 5/5: $11 isn't too bad for a shot. They give you a lot, and it's really yummy! read more

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Great food, great vibe and a fun night at Chi Chi Korean Pocha! It's so nice and convenient to be able to order , pay and play games on the iPad at the tables. The full menu is on there, if you need a waiter or waitress, there is a call button on there. They come right away. The music was nice, the place was clean, if you want to try a new place in the area, check this place out. Great for groups or if you just want to go with the two of you! Yummy food, highly recommend! read more

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After attending this place for the worst yelp event in history, I came back to try it as a regular visit and was still disappointed by egregious pricing, music to deafen you (I think they think it's a vibe) and service that literally threw food down on our table (like this basket of fries just plopped and slid), didn't say anything, and walked off lol. for the price and what's going on I wouldn't bother coming here for anything in the vein of entertainment or food related. no redeeming qualities read more

Visited chi chi for a friends birthday and was blown away by the fun atmosphere, amazing food and quick service from the staff. Highly recommend the creamy seafood pasta and chicken - order from the "best" menu as it highlights the most popular items. Would definitely come back again for the fun drinks and food!!! read more

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It was such a fun time when my friends and I went to Chichi, we got lots of food and drinks that were surprisingly yummy (korean bar food is quite sparce) and the service was great as well where they had an event of spin the wheel and we got free soju! It was such a great time and def great to come for groups for a good time! read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Tried to go to Chi Chi on a Saturday night with friends, but wasn't able to get a table after 1 hour+ of waiting when we were originally quoted ~30 minutes. We ultimately left because the service was very rude. The hostess 'D.va' had a rude and dismissive attitude. When we asked to check in about the wait times or ask why they seated other tables first despite us being next on the waitlist, she would saying things like "nothing I can do" and brush us off. She kept on yelling in my friends' faces and at one point she was grabbing my friend by the wrist and pulling her around. I feel that this level of unprofessional treatment was unacceptable. Another male manager came to talk to us and ask what happened as we left and he was a lot nicer, but at that point we did not want to go back because of the way that we were treated. The music was also very ear-piercing. It was louder than the music at a typical club and left my ears ringing afterwards. read more

If you're looking for a fun night Chi Chi offers a unique Korean dining experience with food and drinks and you can challenge other tables to video games! Our group enjoyed the spicy pork belly & kimchi and sweet and spicy rice cakes, both of which were flavorful and satisfying. The food and drink quality made it a fun choice for a night out, although the soju bottles were surprisingly expensive. If you're looking for good food with a playful vibe, Chi Chi is worth a try, just be prepared for a higher price on the soju read more

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A fun and lively Korean bar perfect for a birthday celebration or a night out with friends. The food is pretty tasty and is ordered through a tablet. I definitely recommend the seafood cream pasta and the corn cheese. You can play games on the tablet against your friends or with the other tables. Overall, a super fun spot for a late night hang and they have great K-pop music! read more

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Fun restaurant concept! I stopped by here with a group of 4 for dinner on a Thursday night. Once you walk in, you definitely get pocha vibes. You do need to be 21+ to get in. As we came on a Thursday, there weren't too many people, so we were able to get seated immediately. The staff explained how the ordering tablet works, and how there's also a function to play games and challenge other tables to games where the loser has to buy drinks for the winning table. This was super fun and made for great random socialization with strangers as well. There's also a messaging function where you can chat among tables. As for food, we ordered a bit of everything - ramen, corn cheese, takoyaki, bossam, etc. Everything was pretty standard. Staff was quite friendly as well. I probably wouldn't come here solely for the food, but this is definitely a fun place to celebrate an occasion or have fun with your friends. read more

I don't think I've had an experience like the one I've had in this restaurant. It starts off with my group of three going here on a Friday weeknight around 6pm. The inside is dark but well-lit with lights that let you know this is a bar area. There's tons of seating, booth and bar ones included. There's loud music blasting, the bar has a lot of bottles on the shelves, and there's a fun mirror you can take selfies on and a stage that looks perfect for karaoke. Throughout my visit, it was empty at first but then every table filled and the place got gradually noisier as time went on. So... expect to yell to talk to your friends here and be overstimulated by music and everyone talking over each other. You order your food through a small tablet on your table. The servers are very kind and give you a quick introduction to the system if you haven't been there before. One of the fun things I saw is that the tablet has a chat where you can actually chat with other tables and even play games with them! I definitely was pretty shy when someone from another table said their name was also Vinh, but I love this concept of mingling with other tables, when most of us would rather keep to ourselves. Though I do hear the loser does pay for a drink or so for the winner and... that's not my thing. Food wise, we ordered a ton of stuff. For each one: - The sweet and spicy fried chicken came with tons of chicken wings and even more fries below them all. So much flavor on the wings, and they were piping hot and delicious! Favorite part of the meal for sure! Fries were just all right. - The kimchi fried rice was a bit heavy but I loved how there was a fried egg and some veggies inside for a balance on flavor profile that was more towards salty than savory. One order is enough for a table. - The seafood creamy udon was cheesy and hot; it was great! I wish there was more seafood though, the amount was pretty scarce and the clams hardly had any meat. -The pork was definitely better-tasting in the pork and spicy noodles dish than the noodles; the flavor profile wasn't something I expected in the dish and contributed to the overall saltiness of all the other dishes we had. - Portion sizes here don't look big but it can add up and, when you talk to your friends and other people, you might be eating a lot more than you think. Very unique experience here, and overall I loved the food a lot here despite the intense noise levels that are inevitable. Great place to hangout with friends and meet others who're dining in as well! read more

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This is one of the newer pocha places where a lot of my friends have visited, and I went here with some friends on a Wednesday, which was still fairly busy. You order at the iPads/kiosks in each table and they will deliver the food to you. I personally tried their crispy fried chicken, sweet and spicy fried chicken, creamy seafood udon, tteokbokki with beef and cheese, and takoyaki. The prices are fairly high for the food you get and the quality. The crispy fried chicken had some flavor but not sufficient for it to be a standalone dish without any dipping sauces. However, the sweet and spicy sauce fried chicken is really good, just a little bit on the saltier side. The creamy seafood udon is creamy but then they also made it very soupy, which is a bit strange. The seafood within is fairly fresh, which was nice. The tteokbokki is also soupy, but this one tastes good overall. It'd be good to have more beef that comes with the tteokbokki, for the price. The takoyaki was just a snack we wanted to get, but skip this. It is flavorless and did not really have enough sauce to counteract the dryness. I guess this is a drinking place so food is not emphasized? But the alcohol selection is not that wide and is on par with a typical sit-down restaurant. Service is good as they serve the food fairly quickly and check up on you once in a while. However, we did need to self serve a few things like bowls, utensils, and water, which I didn't have issues with. Overall, this is a so-so place for pocha and I have had better elsewhere. It is just that this is more conveniently located for friends in Seattle and Bellevue, while other places up north with better pocha like those in Lynnwood and Edmonds will be out of the way for a lot of people. read more

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I was super excited to try Chi Chi after seeing many videos of it online. The idea of playing games against other tables to win bottles of soju seemed so fun and it seemed like a very cool atmosphere. However, I was a little disappointed when I did get to try it the other day. I went with a large group of about 15 people. They do not do reservations on Friday and Saturday and we were told to come early / join wait list early to get tables. Luckily last Friday was not super busy and our group was able to be accommodated at a reasonable time. First impression was that the lights and music were a little overstimulating? I had heard that they usually play good EDM or kpop mixes but the music was just not good until later in the night when they finally started playing those mixes. In my opinion, the food was not very good. We ordered the fried chicken, corn cheese, and seafood udon to share. The sauce on the fried chicken was good but the breading was super thick and not very crispy. The seafood udon tasted too fishy for all of our tastes. The corn cheese was literally just sweet corn and mozzarella cheese on top. It was missing the creaminess that other corn cheese typically has from the mayo. This place is also on the pricy side. It's $18 for a bottle of soju. The food items range from $20-25 and the portions felt small. Service was a bit of a miss for our table too. Out of all the tables in our group, we were the only ones without utensils. We had asked the staff for some a few times when they were bringing out the food but none came back. Eventually someone had chopsticks in their apron and just gave it to us. I think the atmosphere is pretty fun if you want to go somewhere to drink. I think the games are pretty fun to play. However, I think there are better places if you want to go for food and cheaper drinks. read more

I have some mixed feelings about this place because it was really fun to go to with your friends, but for the price I'm not entirely sure about the value. I think the best thing here is the atmosphere! It's fun, very club-like and very LOUD when everyone gets there. The games are fun to play against each other and chatting with other tabs from the tablet feels funny but the whole experience is really fun. The service is okay. The servers we had were really nice, but all of the stuff was brought out really slowly and once it did come I would say the portion size did not meet the expectations of the price. It was a lot smaller than what we were expecting. The best thing we had was the rice cake dish in the picture below. I would get that again for sure! The other stuff we got was just okay. One of the dishes we got was the thinly sliced beef with veggies and there were no veggies just tofu which isn't what we were expecting so it was a little bit of a let down. I think the biggest factor for the rating was the value. This place is really expensive. A bottle of soju is $18. You can gamble against other tables to get one maybe, but I'm not sure how much value you get from paying so much for not a lot of drinks or food, especially because the food portion for the price was so expensive. Lastly, there was a time limit that we were not told about when we were sat down so just as an FYI the time limit was ~2.5 hours and they will come to your table to let you know you've met the limit and they will charge an extra $100 per hour you stay over. We were not told anything about a tumor or extra charge until we met that limit. I think that's a reasonable limit and total fine as a policy, just wish they told us when we sat down or maybe had it on their tablets. Overall, I would come back because it's a really fun place to go to, but i wouldn't go back more than once in a while because it's so expensive. read more

Chi Chi Korean Pocha - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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