Perfect spot if you're looking for an authentic Korean pocha vibe in the Bay Area. The food was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving for a fun night out. The Korean fried chicken was definitely a favorite. We got the yangnyeom flavor, and the chicken was juicy and tender with a perfectly balanced, flavorful sauce. The fried chicken gizzards were another standout--crispy, savory, and so good with drinks. The rose jjimdak was like a delicious mix of creamy tteokbokki and tender chicken, and it paired especially well with the tuna DIY rice balls. Making the rice balls ourselves was such a fun touch, and they were surprisingly delicious! We also tried the spam kimchi pancake and corn cheese, which were the perfect combination with the makgeolli we ordered. We had such a great time here. Come earlier for a casual dinner, or later at night to really enjoy the lively Korean nightlife and street-food atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving Korean pocha food and drinks. read more

This definitely was giving pocha vibes, with a few bright lights and neons signs for an outfit pic. The servers were attentive and very speedy, we came on a slower night Unfortunately I cannot give the accolades to the food as other reviewers have done. Even though it is a pocha, the food all felt very akin to Chinese food, with strong but singular flavours for each dish The fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce tasted like orange chicken. It came with slightly crisp tteok which was nice to break up the overwhelming flavour with that texture difference The squid dish offered a similar experience, with the texture of the crispy noodles distracting from the squid sauce for a limited time The crab and egg soup was a bit disappointing, the crab was the shredded fake crab stick kind, the soup was thick but mix of flavours (heavy on the green and red bell peppers) left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of good Korean food in Oakland, so you won't be stuck for choice around the area read more

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I was craving some Korean fried chicken in Oakland, and I didn't want to go to bb.q Chicken because last time I ate there, they had too much packaging waste. Because of that, I decided to try Hanshin Pocha last Friday at around 7 p.m. It was very empty, so we were able to choose our table. As they removed the extra plate on the table, I told them I brought my own chopsticks, so they could take away those, too, and use them for another table. There was an iPad at the table that made ordering convenient. My party of two got the following: Carbonara Rice Cake - Tasted great! It was flavorful, and the rice cakes were chewy. One of the best Asian fusion dishes I've ever had. Korean Fried Chicken (Garlic & Pepper) - Standard fare. This had a good fry, though some of the chicken pieces were white meat, so they weren't as tasty. What they did was chop up a whole chicken and fry the pieces. While I was disappointed about the less tasty white meat, I did appreciate that they used more of the chicken. Beef Soft Tofu Stew - This also tasted like standard fare, so it was decent. They didn't say it was spicy on the ordering tablet, but it was a little bit spicy. We did end up having leftovers, so I packed them away in my glass Pyrex containers from the car. One thing I loved, but didn't need, was their seats can flip open so you can store your stuff inside. Amazing! Overall, the food is fairly average, aside from the Carbonara Rice Cakes, which was fantastic. I love the amount of reusable foodware that they used (see Eco Notes below), and I will come back for that Carbanara. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkin Utensils: Wooden chopsticks, which I asked them to take back, and metal spoons Water cups: Reusable metal cups read more

Hanshin Pocha - Carbonara Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was meh imma be super honest I came here due to all the positive reviews but I don't believe I had the greatest experience. The bulgogi beef japchae was surprisingly upsetting for having the word beef in its name it came with just crumbs of beef. The pork cheese pull it was great for the photos but that was it. For a Friday night it was loud but kinda empty there was one other big group more than 10 people being super loud normally that would keep us entertained but we had just left a concert so we were tired. The servers though were kinda I'm not sure if it was due to the large group but we were ignored most of the time we had to ask for our check over three times to be brought to us. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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I'm honestly shocked I haven't reviewed Hanshin Pocha yet because I've been here at least five times this year... and I keep coming back for one dish and one dish only: THE. CHICKEN. FEET. Why are they so good?! This was actually my first time having Korean-style chicken feet. I've only had them at Taiwanese/Chinese dim sum spots before, but these are next level. Spicy, flavorful, and the seasoning gets into every bit of that gelatinous goodness. My only complaint is that when I shower later, my lips still feel the burn... but also it's like a fun reminder of the deliciousness I just experienced, so I'm not even mad. Other reccs: Spicy pork with cheese: my partner's favorite! Marinated crab: solid Chicken gizzard with fries: surprisingly addictive One miss: the oden soup. Not sure if we caught a bad batch, but it had that freezer-burn taste and I couldn't finish it (which says a lot because I'm usually anti-food-waste). Everything else we've tried over multiple visits has been great though. Overall, it was an awesome late-night spot with tasty bites, good vibes, and food that hits even harder after a few drinks. We'll definitely keep coming back for more... especially those darn chicken feet. read more

Hanshin Pocha - chicken feet, chicken gizzard and fries, kimchi fried rice - all delicious! - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

great little spot! was easy to find street parking (albeit it was 11pm on a Thursday night) and we wanted to get a bite to eat after work. [I do want to mention we had a couple of caucasians in our group before I start going into detail on spice level and flavors] spicy chicken with cheese: this came out first and it was phenomenal. the green onions soaked into the sauce was a nice little palatte cleanser and the cheese was a nice touch to balance the salty/spicy flavors fried chicken: sweet and spicy: very sticky sauce that was gochujang forward fried chicken: garlic and pepper: this was very flavorful and very crispy still. comes with sliced jalapenos that gave it a nice kick. kimchi fried rice with cheese corn: mix this baby up! all of the flavors and cheese melt together nicely - but do be warned you should eat it in a timely manner. if the cheese hardens you can request the servers to re-torch it for that cheese pull :) we also ordered the seafood chive pajeon (pancake) but I didn't get a taste or a picture of it. based on not having any time to take a picture or get a bite of it - it must have been delicious. everyone else was drinking somaek (soju and beer - terra) which I've been told goes fantastic with korean fried chicken. I stuck to classic korean pear juice and was not disappointed. even with getting extra beer, our total was about $180 before tip between 5 people with no leftovers. they're open super late! will definitely be back soon :) read more

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I was craving Korean fried chicken one night after work, and checked google and TikTok to see what my best options were since it was kind of late at night (10pm). To my surprise, Hanshin Pocha was top rated on both Google and TikTok. There were lots of people on TikTok raving about this restaurant all over the country, (It seems to be a chain). So I decided to give it a shot. At first glance, this late night eatery is pretty cute. It has a bit of a vibe to it, playing K-pop in the background and bright with different colored neon lights. I really enjoyed the ambience. It felt fun. When it comes to the food, I'm not exactly sure how to feel. This was my first experience in this type of Korean restaurant. I've had Korean food before, but I've never had the dishes I had smothered in mozzarella cheese and what not. I'm really not sure how I felt about it. I love cheese, and I do love Korean food, but I don't know that I loved them together. Just my preference. The menu is huge. So there are lots of dishes to choose from. They don't all have cheese on them. I just chose what seemed to be the most popular on TikTok like the kimchi fried rice, and the chicken of course. If I'm being completely honest, I didn't love the chicken. The sauce wasn't bad, but my boyfriend kept comparing it to ketchup, and that left a bad taste in my mouth. It just wasn't quite what I was hoping for or expecting when ordering Korean fried chicken. But I suppose there are several ways you can do it. So I'm not trying to knock them, it just wasn't my favorite. I loved the presentation of the kimchi fried rice. It looked so good. And it was tasty, it was just hard to eat with all of the mozzarella cheese, burnt to the bottom of the skillet. It felt like we had to scrape the dish off of the plate that it served on. And that's while it was hot. Don't let it cool down, because then the cheese congealed into a rock solid form, and it's almost impossible to eat after that. Even when I tried to reheat it at home, it could not be brought back to life. We also tried the fried potstickers. And I don't think I took any notes on them. I can hardly remember what I thought about them, so I'm going to say they were forgettable. That doesn't mean they were bad. They were just average potstickers I guess. One of my favorite things about this place is their hours for starters. I love a late night restaurant. So I really appreciate them for being open as late as they are. And secondly, I really appreciated their drink options. They had a lot of different Korean beverages that you don't typically find on menus, such as pear juice, and pocari sweat. All in all, despite my opinions on the food, I think this place is definitely worth checking out. While I might not have loved something, I could absolutely see why somebody else might enjoy it. It's a fun spot to try something different and get outside of your comfort zone. read more

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Run don't walk to Hanshin Pocha. This is the epitome of Korean street/comfort food. Definitely come with a group of people so that you can get as many dishes as possible to split. Everything on the menu is delicious. But I highly recommend getting the pork mozzarella cheese fondue (they also have one if you're not a pork person). It has the perfect balance of cheesy hot goodness with the savoriness of the meat. Another go to is the Korean fried chicken. It is perfectly fried with a nice crispy exterior and perfectly cooked meat. If seafood is more of your personal taste they have a grilled whole squid that is never overcooked and has a small amount of a kick to it. For a fun hands on activity get the DIY rice ball. Something about putting the gloves on and forming them yourself make them taste just that much better. There is a little private lot behind the building, but also plenty of street parking. Service is always incredible. Highly recommend coming! read more

A very cute Korean place with good vibes. The menu has a wide variety of food, Korean stew, fried chicken, and even marinated raw crab. Price is very reasonable given that the portion is quite large, it is recommended to visit this place as a big group so you get to try more food. They also open till late, so it will be a pretty good spot for those who want some late night food and drinks. read more

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This late night Korean food in Oakland was much needed after our time at Lake Merrit. We especially loved their galbi and spicy pork with cheese. We even took an order to go of the pork! It's a good place to hang out for late night eats and vibes. read more

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Extremely Disappointed in the lack of care for customers. We ordered the seafood pancake since most of our table does not eat pork. They give us a "pork" pancake which had eggshells in the pancake. Our table had issues with the tab where the orders were confused with a different table and the servers first response was, "YOU ordered it, so YOU have to eat it." We ended up calling the manager and talking to people on the other table, and got it figured out, but that experience was incredible rude. Additionally, this place is not located in a safe environment. While eating, our friend's car got broken into . Very disappointed, do not recommend coming here again. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Seafood Chive Pancake / 해물 부추전 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

There are a lot of Korean bars in Oakland, but they're more for drinky-drinking than food. Hanshin pocha is apparently a chain, and brings with it what I can assume is more authenticity? They serve some dishes that are hard to find in other Korean restaurants in the area, like chicken feet and raw marinated crab. Pretty tasty. I'm sure the drinky-drink experience is pretty good too, but I haven't gone too hard here yet. The space is pretty large - hope they do ok. read more

It's a Korean restaurant with variety of hot pot, fried chicken and bowls. Service was OK. Staff was responsive. Indoor setting with booths and tables. Ambient is a bit KPop style with KPop shows playing on big screen with nice music. Ambient can easily get laud. Food was not as expected, bowls were so sweet watery, no ingredients, tasteless. Boneless Fried chicken was so oily, fatty low quality meat. Items are very expensive. Just check the menu! For sure you can get better food else where. None (group of four) could finish their meal despite starving. We ended up MacDonald opposite street for a bit to just change the mouth taste! They seem to play up the game much ahead of tariff/inflation hit! Understand it's a chain reaction and their cost might have gone up too and sorry for businesses :( read more

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We got the fried chicken from here and it was crispy and had a bit of flavorful. I love me some friend chicken, however, they lay it on quite thick with the batter and I only need. alittle bit for it to be crispy and satisfying. Overall, a nice place to grab takeout from! read more

Food was yummy! We got the soy sauce squid, spicy tteokbokki, & chicken with cheese. Lots of seating inside. Floors were a little sticky. Service was great, they have a light at the end of the table you can use to signal for any questions. read more

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I can't recall who recommended this spot, but it did not disappoint and was better than I'd thought it would be. I decided to stop by (without making a reservation) on a Wednesday night with my family and the entire restaurant was empty. We were the only customers there the entire time. I'm assuming more people come here for a late night meal rather than dinner? We ordered the following items and it was more than enough for the 4 of us. - Cheese Pork BBQ - the pork was tender and had a little kick to it and paired perfectly with the mozzarella cheese. - Hanshin Chicken - a whole chicken that is extremely crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It even comes with seasoning on the side to dip the chicken in. - Stir-Fried Seafood - loved the crispy fried noodles and all the seafood that came with it but could have used a bit more flavor. I would stop by again to try other items on their menu. Telegraph Ave is known for many Korean restaurants but parking can be a bit tricky due to limited street parking. read more

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This is a go-to place for me and my friends! I've been here multiple times. Today, I came with a bigger party to celebrate a friend's birthday! We split order by different tables, since we were a big group! All the food and alcohol was good , except service was a bit slow for my table specifically. We had to ask multiple times for one of our dishes that we ordered a while ago. We did eventually get it as our last dish. However, I understand they could've had a busier day and just forgot. They gave us a free dish to make up the situation. All good!! overall, I love this place! I think the food in general is delicious and service is great! 10/10 would recommend ! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Beef Spicy Rice Cake - Tteokbokki / 우삼겹 국물 떡볶이 and Spicy Marinated Raw Crab with Rice / 양념게장 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Stopped by here with a friend and it was relatively busy. They seated us pretty quickly. I will say, the vibes were very good. We were definitely the smallest group in the restaurant and after getting seated and our menu, we ordered drinks and said we needed some time with the menu and they gave us a lot of time. When we did order, food came pretty quickly and was solid. Is it my new favorite Korean spot? No, but it's a great place if you want to wow a friend with a cheese pull. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Inside - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

I can here for late night eats after a concert on a Friday night and I really loved the vibes! I honestly love the chairs. They were weirdly so comfortable and low to the ground but something about it stood out to me. We ordered two dishes and I just remembered the pork with cheese being very salty. You were supposed to wrap it in the cheese, and so that would make things better. I definitely love a good spicy, sour, salty, cheesy, combo at night so it hit the spot for me! The portion sizes are also huge. Me and 2 friends were stuffed! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Overall super average. Started off with the kimchi fried rice. The fried rice was solid but there was way too much cheese. Then got dumplings which were pretty good. Got the garlic Korean fried chicken. The chicken was pretty dry and it tasted like they used old oil to fry it. The sauce was good tho. They also had a screen on the table to place your order which I don't like. Takes a job away from a person. read more

Hanshin Pocha stands out from other pochas for serving unique Korean dishes. I've dined in this establishment a couple times and find this place to be super packed, whether it be a weekday or weekend night. My favorite items are the whole grilled squid, chicken feet, garlic and pepper fried chicken, and soft tofu soup. All items were really flavorful and had the perfect amount of seasoning or spice. I've never experienced spicy stir-fried chicken feet, so this dish absolutely blew me away! I loved how the grilled squid was not too chewy as well. Generous portions of crispy and crunchy fried chicken. The cheese is so addicting to eat and pairs well with meat and fried items. This restaurant is great for small and large groups, but I recommend coming with more people to try more items. Most dishes are priced around $30, but I think it's reasonable in terms of quality and portions. read more

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I ordered the garlic fried chicken and the tteokbokki. Both were tasty, but the tteokbokki was a little spicier than expected. The chicken was okay for me--just came in really big pieces. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Fried chicken and tteokbucki - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is a nice stop to catch up with your friends! They offer soju and beer which makes for a nice and chill vibe to get together. Food comes in relatively large portions and are shareable! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Fried Chicken - Garlic & Pepper / 고추 마늘 치킨 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Hungry after a concert and this was near by! We got seated pretty quickly after we arrived. It's cute inside, they have little light sticks on each table to flag the staff and I guess for the vibes. We got the soy marinated crab to try with the DIY rice ball and Chili Garlic Spicy Whole Chicken (forgot to take a picture). I've been wanting to try soy marinated crab, and see they had it here so I couldn't pass it up. It was good, a tad salty, and sad that it didn't have roe and didn't come with the shell. I loved the texture of the crab meat, it was very soft. It comes with a serving of rice and a side of seaweed. I got a diy rice that comes with daikon, sesame seeds, and shredded seaweed pieces, and mayo to eat with the crab. I also asked for a side of sesame oil. I squeezed the crab meat into the diy rice mixture and mixed it up to eat. The crab itself was a 3.5/5. The diy rice was a 4/5. We also got the chicken, that was so delicious. It's a whole fried chicken but they fried in pieces. The flavor was delicious and I love how it was slightly spicy but not on fire spicy. Chicken was a 4.5/5! Overall, it is a nice late night spot for drinking and Korean food! Would come back again. read more

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fun social vibe and good food! the service is pretty quick, and they are open super late. we got the chicken mozzarella cheese fondue, tteokboki, and DIY rice ball. these were all perfect for sharing and fun to eat. i will say they were super flavorful, so I recommend getting a variety of dishes. i came back here a second time, and the drinks are lacking. we got a blue lemonade and mango highball, and the blue lemonade one literally tasted like dishwater... read more

Hanshin Pocha - Tteokboki, DIY Rice Balls, Chicken Mozzarella Cheese Fondue - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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08.12.2024 - Post hiking dinner Plenty of seats available on a Monday evening around 8pm. Service is quick and friendly. Ordered from every page of their menu. Loved the spicy chicken feet. Wish it was cooked more for tender chewiness. It was on the tougher side. But the flavor was good. One of the better seafood pancakes I've had. Corn cheese comes with pork potstickers so the presentation was good. Added bell peppers slightly ruined the taste of a classic cheesy corn. Next time, will ask to withhold bell peppers. Whole fried chicken was lacking seasoning and the meat tasted dried. Chicken butthole aka gizzard was good. Loved the generous garlic portion. Served with a side of sesame/salt/pepper sauce which enhanced the butthole. Spicy mussel jjamppong was tasty. Extremely salty though. But with a balanced seasoning, this will be my go-to. They added pork meat which was a little disappointing as I didn't notice the description mentioning any pork. As someone who's allergic to pork, this was a surprise. Thursdays and Sundays they offer happy hour. Thursdays - B3G1 soju Sundays - I forgot. (Lol) something to do with beer and soju prices. Anyhow, whenever I'm in the mood for a late night dinner, I'll definitely consider dining here again. read more

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K-dramas totally got me craving Korean food--had to come satisfy it at this late-night Korean spot! Perfect for when you want to try a little bit of everything. Open until late! My favorites: Spicy Marinated Crab Hanshin Dakbal Beef Soft of Jjigae DIY Rice Ball read more

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My favorite bar food after work. Nothing beats chicken gizzards, grilled squid, soy marinated crab, and an icy chamisul soju. Since it's more of a late night place, it's pretty empty around regular dinner time, which is good for my old, millennial, in-bed-by-10pm ass. Service is fast too! read more

It tastes good. However, the chicken feet are too big and burdensome. I hope it's chicken feet of an appropriate size.

My fiancée and I really liked this place! He got off work really, really late and needed to find a place that was open late. Hanshin stays open until just past midnight. Luckily we found street parking right in the front at around 1030pm. We got seated right away. It's such a fun, lively spot! They play music and people are def enjoying soju/beer with their meals. They give you a flashing light to turn on when you need attention. We ordered soy marinated crab, fried chicken, galbi, and kim chi rice. Portions are large and probably could've fed 6 people with the amount we ordered. My favorite was the crab, I've never had it before. It was so flavorful and I practically whacked the whole thing by myself. The chicken could've been crunchier and the galbi more tender but we still def enjoyed ourselves. Service was quick and attentive! read more

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Didn't realize I was sleeping on the hidden gem in the Temescal. I ordered the raw spicy marinated crab with the DIY rice balls, and they were both great and went well with each other. I'm thrilled to be visiting again very soon to try some other dishes too. Keep up the great work! read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Hanshin Pocha has been my go to Korean pocha spot for years, and the consistency is what keeps me coming back. The food hits every time. The soy sauce raw crab has that deep, savory flavor you want, and the chicken feet bring the right kind of heat. The chicken mozzarella fondue is still the dish I look forward to the most, all cheesy and ridiculously satisfying. The kimchi fried rice never misses either with that crispy, flavorful finish. The soju bombs here just hit different, especially with the food. Everything pairs well and the whole experience stays fun without feeling chaotic. Ada deserves credit too! She has been consistently great every visit, always attentive and making sure people feel taken care of. The cozy lights, energetic vibe, and late night pocha atmosphere make it an easy place to settle into. After years of coming here, I can say the quality hasn't slipped once. Still one of my favorite spots to share with friends!!! read more

I came here around 7pm on a Saturday night with some friends. There wasn't a line. We ordered several dishes to share: beef belly tteokbokki, kimchi jeongol, sweet and spicy korean fried chicken, 2 fried rice and 1 white rice. Everything was absolutely delicious! All the flavors were on point. I wish I can handle spicy more so I can eat more of everything! The prices for the portion sizes were fairly reasonable. 10/10 recommend! I encourage you to come with more people to share the dishes because they have a lot of large portion dishes. read more

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My friends were craving Friday late night fried chicken after our friend's wedding, so we decided to make a stop at Hanshin since I've seen good things about it on Instagram Reels but never had a reason to go to Oakland!! It worked out quite well, we ordered two orders of fried chicken with fries and kimchi fried rice. Really nice ambiance. My friends and I got take out to take to our AirBNB a few minutes away and it took around 10-15 minutes to come out for us, but I definitely feel like I missed out on a good experience! The fried chicken was made with dark meat and very juicy/well breaded. Fries were kinda eh, not really any seasoning or flavor on them. Texture was okay, like fresh McDonald's fries (no soggy ones, to my discontent). The kimchi fried rice sat on a bed of cheese, which ended up hardening and taking on the form of the plastic to-go container since typically they're supposed to sit on a hot plate when you order it in the restaurant (duh). I wish we just got a good portion of kimchi fried rice instead of an obscene amount of cheese- even if it sat on a hot plate, the amount was frankly overwhelming and seemed like a cash grab to keep profit margins up? Which is strange, considering kimchi fried rice is also inexpensive. That's the only explanation I can come up with. The kimchi flavor isn't super present and it tastes a tad sweet, wish it was more fermented. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here after a concert at midnight - they closed at 1230am but we made it for last call! Love the vibe, very clean interior with round tables like the ones you see in K-dramas in the center and more spacious booths along the walls. Servers were nice enough even though we came in so late. The menu is extensive with nice pictures of all the food. Pricing is to be expected - $15-25 for larger plates. I loved the pork jiggae or stew. Came out with a large portion piping hot. Nice chunks of pork and sausage with that quintessential sour kimchi taste. The pepper chicken was good but a bit more soggy than I am used to eating at more traditional Korean fried chicken joints. I wanted a little more crunch. It's a HUGE portion though! The corn cheese Mandu was tasty. I liked the addition of fried Mandu on top. The kimchi fried rice was a miss to me because it was surrounded by too much cheese. I normally like it just on its own with more rice. The cheese was overwhelming. Good for late night eats. They have deals on soju and beer too but we weren't drinking that night. read more

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Such a gem for late-night Korean food in Oakland! Came here with friends around 9pm and the place was still buzzing--feels just like a Korean street pub, super laid-back and cozy. Great spot to hang out, chat, and eat way too much food (which we totally did). We ordered a bunch of dishes and honestly loved them all: * Yangnyeom Chicken - Whole fried chicken, not just wings or legs! Super crispy outside, juicy inside, and smothered in that sweet & spicy Korean sauce. Addictive. * Spicy Chicken Feet - First time trying Korean-style chicken feet and I'm hooked. Soft, flavorful, with a good spicy kick. * Grilled Squid - Came out sizzling on a hot plate. Charred, chewy, and super tasty--like something you'd grab at a night market. * Bulgogi Hot Pot - Comfort in a pot. Tender beef, glass noodles, veggies, and a rich, slightly sweet broth. Perfect for late-night. * Clam & Mussel Soup - Light, clean, and refreshing. Great balance to the richer dishes. * Seafood Pancake - Crispy, loaded with seafood, and even better with the dipping sauce. * DIY Rice Balls - Fun to make and surprisingly flavorful! Would be great for kids too. The vibe here is just right--dim lighting, casual but not grungy, and packed with people even late into the night. Definitely a solid go-to for anyone craving Korean food after hours. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Arrived around dinner time on a weekend. Parking is street & it was fairly safe. There was no wait and staff are attentive. The ambience is lively with Kpop songs. I came here mainly for the marinated raw crab but ordered so much more. I was blown away by the food. Everything was delicious, esp paired with soju. Spicy marinated crab: fire! You eat it with the rice & not hard to eat. They give you gloves 5/5 Soy marinated crab: pretty good, but prefer the spicy one more. 4/5 Boneless chicken: super crispy and paired well with their sauce 5/5 Marinated chicken feet: it was good, but spicy for my friends. 4/5 Spicy pork belly with cheese: fire, but was overwhelming 4/5 Kimchi stew: perfect portion and really good. 5/5 I def would come back. read more

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I've gone twice now in the last two years, so I'm not a frequent visitor, but each time, the food and ambiance has been amazing. I went a few weeks ago and was surprised to see that it was not as crowded as it was when I visited the year prior. However, I did go a bit earlier than the usual drinking crowd. Service continued to be stellar, and everything we ordered - kimchi fried rice, fish cake soup, Korean style popcorn chicken, and rice cakes were sooo good. This is probably one of the best Korean pochas in Oakland, IMO. The wide open space and decor also makes it very vibrant and exciting for a night out. read more

Hanshin Pocha appears to be a well known chain of Korean restaurants. I've gone there a few times with my wife and we've particularly enjoyed their pork dishes, their rice balls or fried rice, and we really enjoy that there are a few different squid options on the menu (fried, grilled, or stir fried). This location used to be the Oakland Bowl'd and while we miss that place, we're glad they're in this spot now and their team offer great service. When we've gone on a weekend it has been pretty busy with a lot of a full tables, but their staff have been super responsive. Parking can be tricky in that Temescal commercial part of Telegraph but I'm glad when it's busy in Oakland. Good place! This place is now in our rotation of Asian or Korean places. read more

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I can't believe it's been almost a year since my last visit to Hanshin Pocha! I stopped by with a reservation on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. with a group of 8 and the place was pretty crowded. If you have a large group, I would definitely recommend getting a reservation beforehand to avoid a long wait. We came for the seasonal soy marinated crab, but also ended up ordering a seafood pancake, a kimchi pancake, a fried rice, and a platter of both of their wings. This ended up being the perfect amount of food for our group. The highlight of the night was definitely the soy marinated crab. This was my first time trying out the dish and I was shocked by the texture (or lack thereof) of the crab. There is so much briny goodness with each bite. The crab meat oozes out of its shell with the smallest amount of pressure. By itself, the crab eats a bit salty. I would recommend ordering a few extra bowls of rice to go with the crab, as each order only comes with a single bowl. Plastic gloves are provided so you don't dirty your hands eating the crab, and you'll also have a container for your discarded crab shell. Very cool experience worth trying out if you're in the area around this time of year. read more

Hanshin Pocha - Soy marinated crab - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California