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Pocha 54 Korean Tapas

4.6 (181 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Tapas Bars, Bars

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Elicia N.

Great location, good happy hour. Would kind to see more food and mocktail options added to happy hour. Would also love if they'd bring nonalcoholic bubbles but they do have mocktail options available. I ordered a couple snacks while waiting for a friend. Started with happy hour Sotteok kochi. It was smothered in a spicy red hot sauce which I didn't love and the sausage tasted to me like a microwaved hotdog...maybe normal? ‍ I don't know. I did love the rice cake with it but wiped off the sauce to enjoy it. I also ordered a side of ramen noodles. That I loved but that's pretty standard. It was not flavored so I tailored it with soy sauce and lime juice. Would have loved a flavoring option even if just powdered chicken but made do :) Generous portion for a side which is great! Server Bella was so lovely, an absolute doll. She was running around quite a bit. The bar isn't designed to let her wander about efficiently.

Shakira M.

My nephew wanted to come here for his birthday after having been before. I had no clue this place only served tapas. We went during their Sunday Happy Hour. Our server, Kellise, probably didn't spell her name right lol, was wonderful. She was friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was amazing and I will happily come back to this spot.

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Paul J.

Looking for Korean bar food in Scottsdale? Head on over to Pocha 54 for some yummy eats! We arrive late on a weeknight and settled in for drinks and grub. This is tapas, so the dishes are smaller than a full entree, but they're still sizable. And most importantly, they are spicy! My favorite was the gochujang shrimp - grilled shrimp tossed in spicy gochujang sauce with scallions. Plump and juicy, sweet and spicy, I could just eat these and be happy. Plenty of screens playing sports and a cool, subdued vibe for a nice evening in north Phoenix.

CRAB SALAD
Dennys J.

This place was a true gem!! We love Korean food and these tapas just hit!! We had the tofu, the crab salad and tteokbokki. We were full, the crab salad came first the other 2 things took more time. We also had Soju. The ambience is great and of course they play KPOP a lot. Our server was very attentive and the place wasn't that crowded because it was Sunday night. Will def come back

Samantha M.

I finally got to check out Pocha 54....its been on my list for quite a while now. We went for happy Hour and it was great! Our serves Calyse was exceptional! The Brussels were our fave with the Kimchi Fried Rice a close 2nd. I can't wait to come back to try more.

Tteokbokki & Calamari, $15.54
Joyce W.

Q: What did the fried rice say to the kimchi? A: Don't wok away from me! Kevin, the guy who brought us Zu Izakaya, Zu & Pocha, Bei, and other great eateries around the valley also brings us Pocha 54 Korean Tapas. We had just gotten done with the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience when we wanted a bit of time to unwind before heading home. Having had this place on our radar for the longest time, the six of us popped in for some tapas despite being full of spirits and small bites. No regrets though because everything was amazing. I can't even begin to tell you what all was had but every plate was cleared and enjoyed. I especially liked the Gochujang Garlic Shrimp! This is a super cute place with ample patio seating. I'm not in this area often but I would definitely pop in again. Also to note, happy hour is daily from 4pm-6pm and 9pm-11pm. They also have all-day happy hour on Sundays and Tuesdays.

Tteok Bokki Calamari & Mushroom Japan
M L.

100% worth it!!!! Grace was our waitress and she was absolutely incredible recommending everything that was really good and then some. The food and soju was completely worth it. Managed to hit happy hour and try many different items which I recommend highly. We will be returning sometime soon!

CHICKEN MANDU & CORN CHEESE & NAAN
Ashley W.

This is one of my husband and I current favorite date spot to hit up. It's inviting, good vibes, and nice service. I don't have to get super dressed up, but feel like I'm a bit more upscale than chipotle or chilis (there is nothing wrong with these places either, but not my ideal date night). Here you have a menu of several different Korean tapas and it's perfect to order a few and share. Everything we've gotten has been very good and anything with the melted cheese is great, especially the corn and naan! We weren't the biggest fans of the spicy ramen, it tasted too similar to ramen I could get at the market, grocery store, or online. Seemed like a little spicier cup of noodles with different garnish. That is the only reason I give a 4/5 vs 5/5. Other than that, still a favorite spot to visit, for a good, fun and comfortable date night.

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Jennifer D.

Came here for a date since it's one of the restaurants I haven't been to in High Street. My date made a reservation for 4pm on Sunday and we were the only ones in the restaurant for the first 30 min. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. We ordered 5 items and all were good. A little spicy for my taste and still good. As a thank you for making a reservation that manager gave us a complimentary mochi desert.

Wings ! A table hit - fantastic !
Heena S.

Loved it ! Much needed night spot with tapa style Korean bites. Excellent service and ambiance. Plentiful seating. Our favs were the wings, bulgogi, and mandu. And the shrimp! Must try place. Bonus: it has reverse HH!

GOCHUJANG GARLIC SHRIMP
Steven G.

Excellent variety of food & generous portion sizes. We sat outside and the outdoor barstool seating was great for the location on High Street. The shrimp, pork, and beef dishes were all flavorful. Recommend trying a hot pot with a couple other dishes to get a nice variety of flavors.

CHICKEN MANDU
Sandra F.

What a hidden gem! This Korean tapas place was soooooooo good. We tried several items from the happy hour menu. The chicken Mandu (pan fried dumplings were delicious and the sauce was great). We also enjoyed the padak (kind of like a chicken nugget with a nice sauce) and the tofu steak. The Korean spicy ramen was so good with the perfect level of spice. My husband enjoyed the bulgogi and rice. The service was super friendly and on top of everything with great recommendations. How did I not find this place earlier. Will be back!!

SOY GARLIC CHICKEN WING
Mike L.

Came by on a Wednesday night around 7pm. Not busy at all as there were only a couple other occupied tables. Menu selection was smaller, but not bad for a tapas style establishment. Ordered quite a few items. Our favorites were the corn cheese with naan, padak, bulgogi mushroom pot, and the soy garlic chicken wings. Food quality and presentation were very nice and our service was stellar. Definitely enjoyed our experience here!

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