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    Hanshin Pocha

    4.4 (334 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    boneless chicken fries
    Jin H.

    Always a good time at Hanshin Pocha! Fun for late night bites, come with a big group to try everything here! I love the diy rice ball here, it's so simple but fun and interactive, goes well with everything else we ordered too. Would recommend the pork cheese and chicken too, along with the apricot Saero soju. Thank you to our server Sean for making sure we have a good time here every visit! Amazing service alwayz

    Gochu Maneul Chicken
    Andrew D.

    Great pocha in Irvine! This place is very neat and orderly, one of the cleanest pochas I've ever been to. We were seated and served relatively quickly. The food was delicious even while sober! We got the Gochu Maneul chicken and whole grilled squid. The chicken has an exceptionally crispy outer and was packed with a lot of flavor. The squid was good, nothing special to note. Seems like this place has large seating capacity. I would highly recommend this place for those in the area looking to have a quick bite or host a late night get-together!

    Whole Grilled Squid
    Gerald S.

    Amazing korean pub with delicious food. These fried chickens are my favorite along with the grilled squid which is my go-to! The service was quick, attentive, and fast! This restaurant is very clean and great for hangouts with your friends, especially for large parties and small alike. Held many group hangouts here, and will always come back.

    Rosé Tteokbokki
    Heather H.

    I wish I came here with more people. For two we were only able to try the rose tteokbokki and the pork w/cheese fondue. Both of which were GOOD. this place would be great for a bigger party to share a bunch of plates and drinks. would definitely come again!

    chicken cheese bbq
    Hannah O.

    AWESOME PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT GRUBBIN! the foods a bit more on the pricey side (e.g., i wanted to order corn cheese but it was like $13) but the food is great tho:))

    Squid & Pork Bulgogi
    Michelle C.

    Came to Hanshin Pocha for late night drinks and bites and it is such a cozy spot with a fun, laid-back vibe that's perfect for hanging out with friends. A bonus that there's always quick service here too, our first dish came out within 7 minutes of ordering. We ordered a few dishes to share. The Seafood chive pancake had great flavor, but not as crispy as I was hoping. It leaned a bit mushy in texture. The Stir-fried udon with brisket noodles were bouncy and chewy, which I loved. Super satisfying. The Gochu Maneul chicken was crispy with a nice tart marinade that really stood out. My only wish is that they offered just wings or drumsticks instead of a whole chopped chicken. The Pork and squid bulgogi stir fry tasted spicy and packed with flavor, with generous portions of pork and squid. It was delicious but wish it weren't soaked in oil. Overall, a solid late-night Korean pocha experience. Great spot for drinks, shareable plates, and catching up. Would come back for the vibes and that chicken.

    Clam & Mussel Soup
    Irah L.

    This place is located in a quiet Irvine shopping center. It has a great nice ambiance and great food. The service was fast and friendly. We ordered the whole chicken and it was cooked very well with the right enough breaded crunch. The clam and mussels soup was the perfect combination to warm up our meal. Definitely a must go!

    Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken
    Brian N.

    Came here a second time for a late-night meal, and it delivered again. I always love Korean bar food, the lively atmosphere and group-friendly vibe make it a great spot to hang out. Service was excellent; the servers checked in often for water and napkins, and they even threw in a free bottle of soju, which was a nice surprise. Food: Sweet & Spicy Chicken - I was expecting wings, but it came out as a whole chicken! It was incredibly crispy, and the sauce paired perfectly with it. The chicken stayed crispy throughout the night, and the sauce wasn't overly sweet or spicy, which I really appreciated. Pork & Squid Bulgogi - This was the star of the night. Super flavorful with a great char and smoky flavor on the cabbage, onions, pork, and squid. Everything was coated in a rich sauce, and it all came together really well. Everyone in our group agreed this was the best dish of the night. Beef Tofu Soup - A solid tofu soup with a good amount of tofu and beef. My only wish is that it came with rice since it's served as just the soup. Kimchi Fried Rice - Unfortunately, this was the only miss. I loved the presentation with the melted cheese, but the flavor fell flat. It lacked that distinct kimchi taste I was expecting. Overall, will be coming back. I love Korean bar/food spots and finally don't have to drive to garden grove for one !

    Great food and ambience. Also open late, so very convenient. Good service too. we always

    Kineshia C.

    Stopped here for a quick bite to eat with my sister after spending some time at the Irvine Spectrum and I'm glad I went! We were seated right away and it was very efficient to order/call your server over with push of a button (literally on the table). Not all menu items were available but for the most part they were and it was really good! I tried out their newer dish, a bulgogi bowl, and I just had to try their chicken and cheese dish (so sorry the name is escaping me but I grabbed a pic!). The cheese pull was so satisfying. My sister ordered the Tteok-bokki and absolutely killed her entire bowl. She barely wanted to share but for valid reasons. If you're ever in Irvine stop by this place!

    Kamelia T.

    This is a good restaurant for those who enjoy Korean food. The atmosphere is very casual. We ordered bunch of different things but since most were spicy I could only enjoy the kimchi rice, the chicken which were both very good. Also the shrimp with veggies was ok. Not much taste in it but different. The beer prices were kind of high compare to other and more fancier restaurants. As for service, they were average since I had to put empty plates together myself and call them to pick it up to open more space on our table.

    Bonnie S.

    Is it possible to find comfort in an Irvine k-bar aka pocha ? Who am I? A mom, who finally gained the freedom from kids who don't scream or want mommy all day. I can go out now with my other free single friends and free moms who literally just wanna eat really good comforting Asian food, have sips of something tingly and eat in a way I don't have to serve someone else except for myself. Rosé Toppoki hits the spot, that whole fried chicken they break apart tableside was crispy with a hint of lemon, enjoying fried dumplings on sizzling platter of corn cheese and slurping without judge boiling pot of ramen tofu beef stew while burning my tongue and lastly making somek to drink everything down. Love the ambiance because you can be locked into your own group, be kinda loud and sing along to kpop music playing throughout the restaurant and stay up till midnight. Service is 100% just because they have the call button! Love that service button.

    Pork Mozzarella Cheese Fondue
    Michelle N.

    Came back with my friends for a night out with yummy food and our server, Sean, made our experience so much better! Our group of 4 shared the Cheese Pork BBQ, Kimchi Jeongol, Stir-fried Udon with Brisket, and Gochu Maneul Chicken. We finished it CLEAN with only one chicken left! Everything was delicious and even better with the deals they offer with the drinks here! Our service with Sean was amazing! He was so attentive and got us everything we needed. Can't wait to come back! This pocha is always a guaranteed good eats.

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    The food is good and with lots of different kinds of menu in a Korean cuisine. I love their DIY rice ball

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    The food is so good. Authentic food and soup. Recommend it. Eric is so kind and gentle. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Hanshin Pocha

    Do they have any TV on the walls to watch the Dodgers World Series game?

    No, there are no TVs

    Are families allowed to eat here.. also I'm 20, am I allowed to come in?

    Yes, it's not an actual bar/pub. They do serve alcohol though. But families are in there often.

    Do you accept take out orders?

    Yes, They do.

    When do you open?

    5pm everyday

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