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    Pocha Pocha

    4.0 (28 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Van D.

    Happy 2000th Review!! So happy to ring this one in while I'm traveling in NY with the best group of friends. Since our college days my friends and I have frequented Sooljips, aka Korean bars, since they have always had great snacks, affordable alcohol and consistency lead to a great time. All these years and we're still the same! Pocha Pocha was conveniently located near us while we were looking up a spot for dinner. This is probably more of an after party spot, but we wanted to streamline and skip to the fun. The interior was super cute and I love the dim lit ambiance with string lights. They also have exterior seating but it was a rainy day and we opted for the inside. Lily was our amazingggggg waitress and she took care of us all night long. She was super friendly, sweet and attentive. Her other team members were fun and friendly also. They brought out complimentary popcorn and plenty of water for the table. These drunk snackies are huge portions and meant to be shared so we went with the Army Stew ($22.99), Grilled Chicken Gizzard ($20.99), Corn Cheese ($??) and Kim Chee Pancake ($14.99). And a fewwww Chamisul Fresh ($12.99) and Chamisul Grapefruit ($12.99). Probably like 6 or 7 bottles?!?! Anyways the soju was the first to come out naturally and I LOVE that they had this special color changing coaster for the soju bottle. This is liiiiiiiit!! We were so excited Lily actually came back with more lighting coasters for us all to have one for our shot glasses. How nice! Their level of service is definitely above and beyond because they even moved an additional table to combine with our existing space so we would have more room for our food! How thoughtful! As the food came out my friends and I were in love with all of the drunk munchies we ordered. I am in love with corn cheese and I have it anytime I see it on the menu and this was legit one of the best corn cheeses I've ever had. If I was a local I can see myself being a Pocha Pocha regular and blowing my paychecks on corn cheese and soju. What an INCREDIBLE NIGHT. Sending love and good vibes to Lily and her team who took good care of us all night. Cheeeerrrsss!

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    Yoona K.

    Found this Pocha on Google while I was in Flushing last night. Been to a couple different ones nearby but wanted to try a new place. The ambiance is definitely 90s old school with the music and decor they had going on. They have a decent amount of seating and a backyard with heated lamps. The prices are slightly more expensive here, and there aren't that many small appetizer choices. I believe the cheapest food item was $14.99 which is a bit steep, especially if you are just looking for small food items to munch on while drinking. I can't speak to the food quality but the drinks/pocha vibes were very on par and the service was great!

    Betty W.

    Very cute vibes instead that I didn't expect looking in from the outside. Great for a group of friends for late night drinking and snacks! We got a couple of things to snack on to pair with our soju and beer and everything was very tasty. Would say something's are overpriced but that's expected when you go out for drinks.

    Jack W.

    Stopped by here for the first time after my night flight and wow, so impressed by the lady who served us. She was incredibly kind and patient with our orders, food, and everything. The tofu stew was great and it was a killer combo with rice. Great vibes here and would love to come again.

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    Kiyoshi S.

    Excellent food, service, and pub atmosphere, and probably where all Koreans go at night for a drink with friends and some comforting food while you're at it. Fairly new restaurant with a caring attentive staff. We called and made sure they were closing at 2AM so we could come in for some late night stew. We were treated to some chilled white daikon/kimchi soup while we waited for the food. The army stew and seafood stew were presented on table gas stoves. Out of the two, we preferred the army stew with ramen noodles, pork slices, sausage, veg, onion, and spam bubbling away in a slightly sweet mildly spicy stew similar to tofu soup. Perfect with some perfectly cooked Korean rice. The seafood stew had a variety of shellfish including crab, mussels, giant clams, with veg and firm tofu to soak up the intense broth. Good hearty food. tl;dr get the army stew spicy and maybe try to ask to add some more sliced pork. Definitely the atmosphere to get an alcoholic beverage to go with the food. Immaculate service. Can't wait to return.

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    Nancy L.

    I came to Pocha Pocha with 6 other friends for college reunion and had a very positive dining experience. I was able to make a reservation 3 hrs ahead and find a parking spot around 3 blocks away in the neighborhood near by. The restaurant owner was super hospitable and treated us free soda! I would definitely visit Pocha Pocha again in the future

    Jorelle Mae B.

    The service and food were great! The place was cozy, very festive and welcoming. They are very friendly and approachable, however, I just noticed that the hostesses were very touchy to men. This is somehow inappropriate especially when you're dating the guy that they're touching too much. It may seem a friendly touch, but still not appropriate.

    Their food is okay but the server is not friendly. If you really like friendly with delicious food, don't recommend!

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    Cat L.

    Great service! When you walk in, it feels like you want to immediately be part of a k-drama.. drinking late night beer and eating great food with your crush or your good ol' buddies. The staff kept checking on our table and mentioned they are new restaurant. Good portion of food for the price. It's so nice to have people who care about their customers in NYC!

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    The food is really good and really good service ! super nice interior extremely instagramable! This is definitely a spot to check out the next time you and your friends wants to grab drinks ! the fried oysters were my favorite! and their rice was so good cooked to perfection

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    Closed from what I've seen! No sight of it. Drove to this exact location for a birthday pre game and there is no Pocha Pocha unfortunately.

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    they were so nice! great environment good spot to chill w friends we loved it here. They even gave us free cheesecake! good food and service

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    Mid foods , good spot for drinks though. Food is wild pricey here ngl taco bravo across the street slaps though

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    The sweetest workers they really tried to make sure we had a nice time AND GREAT FOOD

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    Anytime Kitchen

    4.6
    (3.3k reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    Each dish that came to the table we all proclaimed our "favorite". It just got better and better…read moreand by the time we left we agreed this was one of (or THE?!) favorite meal of the week. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant has a variety of seating options and is a fun little place.

    From the moment you walk through the doors, the ambiance immediately draws you in. The warmth of…read morethe wooden tables and chairs, paired with the natural tones woven throughout the space, creates a setting that feels both calming and inviting. The effortless tranquility encourages you to slow down, enjoy the food, and get away from the everyday, hubbub. Their menu leans into fusion dishes with a nod to some of the classic home-style classics. Everything is presented with a refined, elevated touch. Here's what we ordered: ~ Tako Wasabi - 5/5 stars A fiery delight. This appetizer feartures chopped raw octopus marinated in wasabi. It has a lively zest from the wasabi and is topped with tobiko, which adds a pleasant contrast in texture. ~ Honey Makgeolli - 4/5 stars A traditional fermented Korean beverage that is light and pairs brilliantly with your meal. It is a cloudy alcholoic drink served in a metal teapot, and surprisingly, there is much more in that teapot than you would expect. It easily provides six to eight generous pours. The flavor is subtly sweet with a pleasant tang. ~ Temaki Set - 4/5 stars You can order a set of three by choosing from selections 1-17, or you can order a la carte at the listed prices. Some of the temaki stood out more than others. Our two sets included marinated salmon, bluefin tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy bluefin, and two dynamite temaki. ~ Spicky Pork Ssam Set - 5/5 stars Truly another standout entree that even surpassed my beloved grilled BBQ bossam. You received a generous basket of assorte greens, including romaine, kale, perilla leaves, dandelion leaves, nappa cabbage, and more. It is well worth the price and makes for a fun, interactive dining experience with your family and friends. There is also various banchan offered and this time, they were beyond kind enough to offer refills. The last time we were here, we ordered just as much food and they stated they normally did not offer refills, which I thought was very odd. With its casual bougie aesthetics, this spot has quickly become one of my favorite eateries in Fort Lee-lee, It beautifully blends Korean, Japanese, and American flavors in a way that feels both comforting and elevated. Needless to say, we will be back!

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    Her Name Is Han

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    there is a REASON this is my top korean restaurant…read more stir fried baby octopus: portions were massive. octopus was just barely cooked so it was super tender. paired with the smoky gochujang sauce it was an absolute rice thief. seafood soondubu: i cannot emphasize how much i love her name is han's soup base because it was so rich and multi-faceted (unlike men on hinge) and just slightly sweet from the plentiful seafood that i literally ascended. tofu tasted homemade because the soy flavor was quite strong and the texture is better than storebought. omg and the crab. it was so 鲜 and stuffed with meat. the shell was also super soft so maybe they used a korean crab?? idk, i need that crab again asap. clams were pLumP and juicy as well but the shrimp was quite disappointing. overall so yum and so delicious, i waddled out looking like the monopoly man afterwards.

    Came here for a weekday dinner with a reservation. Service was just ok and some dishes I enjoyed…read moremore than others, but overall I think the food is pretty good and I would check it out if you're craving Korean flavors / dishes. Restaurant is super causal - there isn't really an "ambiance" to it. But a good casual post work spot. I ordered the below for two people: -Kumquat Caesar: enjoyed. Honestly takes like a normal caesar salad (done well). Kumquats are a really nice touch. Nice accompaniment to the heavier dishes. -KFC: pretty standard for Korean fried chicken, but enjoyed. -Kimchi Pancake: I couldn't really taste the cheese, but this was good and I'd order again. Great to share. -Grilled Bulgogi: flavorful, lean. Would order again. -Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae: this was our least favorite dish. Not sure if something was off in the kitchen, but this didn't taste like japchae at all. We didn't finish and I wouldn't order again.

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    Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20
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    Nubiani

    4.5
    (527 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    Had such a great experience at Nubiani! The quality of the meat was amazing--you can really taste…read morehow fresh and clean everything was. Every cut was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It didn't feel heavy or greasy at all, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. The service was also fantastic. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept an eye on the grill so everything was cooked perfectly. The banchan was fresh and paired really well with the meat. And don't skip dessert! The ice cream at the end was SO good and was the perfect way to finish the meal. It was such a refreshing treat after all the BBQ. Definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the food, service, and overall experience made it worth it. Great ambiance!

    I gave 3 stars last time but have been back at least 2-3 times since and can confidently say I'd…read moregive them 5 stars now. The service is great. They cook for you and refill your side dishes and water regularly so the focus for you is to really eat and enjoy the experience. Some of the side dishes can be unique and not the typical ones you'd expect, but taste really good. I like that they offer packages to make ordering easier so you can try multiple cuts. The steamed egg and stew that come with the packages taste great and in my opinion, have improved since my first visit. The ice cream at the end is delicious treat and nice way to end the meal.

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    Hojokban

    Hojokban

    4.5
    (462 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$$

    Made a reservation for an early dinner here and had a great time, although I didn't realize there…read moreis a 90 min time limit so we were a bit rushed towards the end of our meal. It's quite spacious inside (goes far back) and has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms also smell good. For four of us, we ordered: - Pear Enough mocktails (2/5) not a fan, weird after taste - Truffle Potato Pancake (4/5) not bad but not that flavorful - Octopus Tteokbokki (5/5) loved this - Hojok Galbi (4/5) also good but pretty expensive - Galbi Rice Bowl (4/5) not bad - Tiger Budae Jigae (4/5) not bad - Hotteok Ice Cream (5/5) so good

    Stopped in on a Friday without a reservation and was able to snag a seat! Casual vibes, great…read moreservice. For starters I got the octopus tteokbokki. It was packed with flavor (AND SPICE!!!) and the octopus wasn't overcooked. I can't really handle spicy food, but this was good! The spice progresses as you eat, so I was only able to eat a little bit of it. I love the addition of the seaweed chips. The crunch adds the perfect texture contrast against the chewy. I also really appreciated the crunch of the cabbage. It could've easily been overcooked. The hojok galbi was perfectly tender and umami and the side salad was a nice touch. I do wish there was more galbi sauce, especially since I ordered a side of white rice to eat with it The banchan was simple, but delicious. I love sweet potato and kimchi

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    Interior bar space
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    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    4.3
    (68 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Tomorrow will be our last day in New York. We had plans to head up to the Empire State Building…read moreObservatory in the evening, so we stopped here for a quick simple dinner with just one hour to spare. We ordered marbled beef steak and naengmyeon, hoping for a speedy meal. Surprisingly, the beef, cold noodles and banchan all blew us away. The marbled beef was outstanding, and our server grilled it perfectly -- it melted in our mouth. Their mushroom sauce was absolutely fantastic. The broth for the buckwheat cold naengmyeon was authentic beef stock, rich and savory without overpowering the natural flavor of the ingredients. The banchan were also incredibly well-made; we finished nearly every side dish on the table. Service was quick and efficient too. It's such a shame we only discovered this restaurant on our final day, we wish we'd come here earlier. I'd highly recommend this spot. Overall rating: 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.

    Came here with someone and Ordered the cheesy katsu from their lunch menu. For what I paid, I…read morereceived a lot of food. They advertised themselves as having the best katsu in NYC and they may just be right. With our order it came with a bunch of side dishes. Kimchi, Marconi salad, and mashed potatoes, and others. They were all good. Food came out pretty quick as well. Don't think we waited too long for anything. After we were done they gave us some ice cream. I would absolutely love to come back here again for lunch and probably will.

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    Moono

    Moono

    4.3
    (298 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    Short Review- Outstanding Restaurant Week Menu. Get the Hoe Muchim, Yukhoe, Gangjeong, Galbi-Jjim,…read moreand if you want to be very full, the Pyongyang Cold Noodle. I went back to this Korean spot with a group for their $60 Summer Restaurant Week menu, which I'll abbreviate as RW from now on. I was not expecting the biggest portions as the menu is a bit pricey, but I was surprised in a good way. Compared to the regular menu, this is a fantastic deal, being both high quality and with large portions. You can see the previous review regarding the nice space, which is from a converted library. The only distinction this time was that they were much more crowded. The server was friendly, though he did rather haphazardly drop off all of the appetizers instead of giving them to the specific people who ordered them, leading to a bit of confusion. To drink, I shared a bottle of 24% Soju Dokdo, which another person had ordered at the bar prior to me arriving during happy hour. As per the other time before we got the other courses, they gave us some kimchi as well as a cold soup as an amuse bouche. The soup consisted of cucumber, tomato agar jelly, basil oil, and Korean pear. The soup is refreshing, cold, slightly herbal, and a little bit sweet, and worked perfectly to whet our appetite. The RW menu that followed consisted first of one choice each from three different options: vegetable, sea, and meat. Afterwards, there was a choice of main and a side dish, and then dessert. From the appetizers, my vegetable choice was the Lotus Root Gangjeong/연근강정, a pair of fried lotus root slices with a mild sweetness, presumably from rice syrup/물엿. The lotus root had a light fry, with a mild crunch, but it was the most basic of the dishes. Other people enjoyed the Asparagus Japchae/아스파라거스잡재 and the Acorn Jelly/도토리묵. I tried the latter, and it was refreshing and tasty with an interesting mix of textures. Compared to the other appetizers, this was also the only course without a supplement, which makes sense since it was vegetables. From the sea section, I ordered a dish I got last time, the Hoe Muchim/회무침, listed on the menu as seasonal fish, gochujang, and soybean powder, which all came with kim/seaweed for DIY handrolls. The dish is normally $24, and of course, the portion was slightly smaller, but it was still sizable. As this was the case with the other dishes, I won't mention that again. The fish in this case was raw salmon, which was buttery, and paired with the crunchy vegetables, the sweet/spicy/mildly fermented gochujang, and the nutty soybean powder. Another person enjoyed the Shrimp Pancakes/새우전, saying that there was plenty of shrimp inside, and no one ordered the $5 extra Abalone Salad/전복냉채. Finally, for meat, I went with the Yukhoe/육회, the Korean version of beef tartare with Korean pear and egg yolk, which is normally $28. The meat was tender with a mild fragrance from sesame oil and a bit of sweetness from the paired, well, pear. No one got the Spicy Fried Chicken/닭튀김, while someone else splurged and loved the $5 extra Beef Cheek Suyuk/소뽈살수육. For my main dish, as with a few others as per my recommendation, I went with the $10 extra Galbi-Jjim/갈비찜. Normally $52, this had soy-braised prime beef, Pyogo mushrooms, some potatoes, and some tteok. The short ribs were very tender, with some fat that was flavorful without being too chewy. The broth wasn't as sweet as some other places, with a delightful little bit of spiciness. This was outstanding, just like last time. Others enjoyed the Bossam/보쌈 and the Squid Stir Fry /오징어볶음, with no one getting the Tofu Mushroom Hot Pot/두부버섯전골. As a side, my choice was the Mushroom Sotbap/버섯솥밥, which is $10 extra, but shared between two people. Normally for $38, this had golden queen rice, mushrooms, foie gras, and a beef broth, and just like during normal service, they present the full pot before dividing it up. The rice had a strong umami with a bit of crunch from the scorched part, and was delicious like last time. Another person liked the Seasonal Vegetable Bibimbap/산채비빔밥, and one other had the portion of Pyongyang Cold Noodle/평양냉면, with the broth poured at the table. The portion was noticeably gigantic compared to every other dish, and the bit of broth I tried was delicious. For dessert, there were two choices. I got the Korean Melon/참외 with coconut and manchego cheese. The dish was well composed, with a granita/ice made from melon, some coconut sorbet on the bottom, and a very mild cheesy flavor. It was refreshing. A few had the Burdock/우엉 with burdock ice cream, chocolate mousse, and burdock chips. They found it mildly bitter with a bit of nuttiness, and one person liked it, and the other did not. I tried a bit, and I thought it was decent, but I preferred my dessert. This was again a very good meal. I wish I had better photos, but we all loved our time here.

    Food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. We came here on a Thursday night with a reservation…read more The restaurant's interior is beautiful and has a modern church-like feel, making it a unique dining experience. The service was attentive throughout the meal. They offer a tasting menu, but we opted for a la carte so we could try a wider variety of dishes. The complimentary cold broth served to cleanse our palates was a thoughtful touch. The fried chicken wing was cooked perfectly with an incredibly crispy exterior. The uni sotbap was delicious, packed with rich umami flavors in every bite. The bossam was solid, tender pork belly served with fresh lettuce wraps. The cold noodles were refreshing, and I especially enjoyed the light, flavorful chicken broth. The galbi was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. Overall, every dish was delicious, and I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in town.

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