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Urban Pocha

4.3 (255 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Kimchi spam fried rice, creamy bulgogi risotto, and pork belly with scallions.
Raquel S.

This place was bumpin! We ordered the creamy bulgogi risotto, kimchi spam fried rice, and pork belly with scallions. It was all super yummy, but the risotto was the winner. It's definitely loud but great for groups. Good music was playing, and it even though there were a lot of people there it was still intimate. You order on a tablet and staff is super friendly, but you won't be hounded every five minutes on how your food is. They know what they've got and it's good.

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Fiona T.

This korean pub in old town pasadena is perfect for party and gathering Old town pasadena 一間適合派對聚會的韓國酒吧 Late nights hit different at Urban Pocha Korean street food, soju, cocktails, a photobooth, and the vibes are just there. Went with a group of 8 and the service definitely held it down Highly recommend the overloaded steamed egg, rolled omelette, corn cheese, and bossam IG: socalhkfoodies

Erica E.

Super accommodating spot, we had a group of 12 on a Thursday night. Some of us visiting from out of town, and we had Bianca as our server! Very attentive and accommodating to our group. There's a lot of space and seating; as you go in more toward the bathroom there's a bar to the left. It's great for small or big groups. We ordered a lot of items like clam soup, fishcake soup, pork belly, fried chicken gizzard chicken wings, ddeokbokki, kimchi pancake... A LOT; luckily we can order it on the little tablet at your table without having to flag a staff down multiple times. Super easy! Bianca brought our dishes out pretty quickly (since we ordered it kind of sporadically) and all the items were delicious! Our top favorite was the fried chicken gizzard, had a good crunchy coating and the fried onions were also so good together. The cocktails were pretty good, not overly sweet. One of the highballs was really good, I forgot the name but I tasted cranberry juice in it. Such a fun time, Bianca checked in on us multiple times, brought us water and kept everything orderly, and we mentioned it was 4 of our birthdays and she even brought out some sweet treats and sparkler candles! Super sweet, many thanks to her! Also Urban Pocha has a little spin the wheel game and Bianca brought that out for us to see what we'd win! Definitely coming back to this spot.

Kloud
Winn H.

Urban Pocha is a chill spot for afternoon or late night drinks; their selections will likely include just what you're looking for if it's within the realm of Korean pub. On my most recent visit, my friends and I shared a Kloud with fries and bulgogi cream rissoto. Service was alright, though definitely on the slower end. Ordering is via self-service kiosk at the table, but paying is with the server. Our food came out rather quickly, and everything is fairly consistent. The food is generally overflavored in salt and sugar, but it tasted good otherwise. Overall, a decent spot to visit if Pasadena is your group's main gathering point.

S3. Bossam
Joey C.

What a hidden gem in Old Town Pasadena! It was a Saturday night and it was not busy near the beginning of evening time. I love the vibes in here as it really reminded me of an actual pocha. There's even a photobooth! It's a great place just to hang out and catch up with friends. The price was reasonable as the portion of the bossam filled 2 people up. It was fresh. I especially liked the radish. The pork belly was cooked to perfection. I like how they have a device to help order. There's a parking structure across the street too :)

Urban wings, not so good
Truman W.

Came here Friday night hoping to catch the Milan Winter Olympics but got k-pop videos instead. Oh well, let's just focus on the food, which is a solid 3-star for Korean comfort food (Yelp says "OK" but 3 stars means "Good" in my book) The 'Urban wings' have too much thick batter and grease; the squid cold noodle has very little squid in it, and the sauce is quite bland (my Korean friend could not quite put her finger on it but said it's "definitely missing something"). The seafood pancake, while looking nothing like the picture on the menu, was excellent (4 stars). Very nice staff doing their best to accommodate. Would I come back? Yes during Dodgers season.

E4. CC Chicken Buckwheat Noodle
Ria P.

It's a cute little place, but places in KTown are significantly better so not worth to come here imo. The corn cheese was fine, but the cheese layer on top was just the hard mound of cheese after a few min. The lychee martinis were so unbelievably small... but whatever. The spicy chicken was good, but the buckwheat noodles were very cold, which was kinda making the chicken cold too. The tteokbokki could've been way better, it just was not that flavorful? My friend got the bulgogi risotto though and that was pretty solid.

Diana M.

Loved their tteokbokki and friend chicken. The tteokboki was the right amount of spicy that we were looking for and the chicken was dripping in honey and super crispy. The kimchi pancake was disappointing- seemed undercooked as it was soggy and fell apart as soon as I tried to pick up a piece. It's the typical vibe of a pocha - casual eats and drinks.

Erin G.

We absolutely looooooove this place And Olivia is the most sweetest genuine person we have ever had a pleasure of meeting. She's one of the newest bartenders here at least for us because we haven't been here in a while but when we come back, just see her we absolutely love her to death. You guys have a gem on your hands. The food is amazing. You cannot go wrong with anything here, but Bulgogi risotto is our favorite garlic, chicken wings. The chicken is amazing fried chicken. We love it and they have a good happy hour as well. Don't forget to ask for a snow coat on top of your beer.

Kimchi Fried Rice
Erick G.

Great spot for Korean comfort food in Pasadena! We ordered japchae, tteokbokki, galbi, kimchi fried rice, honey garlic chicken, and spicy chicken, everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and generous in portions. Service was fantastic, our server was on point and kept the Diet Cokes coming without us asking. The space is big, has a projector and multiple TVs for watching sports, and parking is super convenient right next door (paid lot). Definitely a new go-to for casual eats and hanging out with friends.

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Franklin C.

Came back again for a reunion happy hour. Service was on point since we had a separate section from the restaurant out in the back. Can't go wrong with the Bossam, Short ribs and spicey rice cake. I think we order a lot and still couldn't finish. Drinks are okay but I cut out the alcohol so the mocktails people comment said it was delicious. Ambiance is like a typical pocha. Well lit and easy to find. Great for big groups.

Matthew C.

Urban Pocha is one of those places that reminds you why small, owner run spots can be so special. From the moment we walked in, there was a genuine warmth that set the tone for the whole meal. The kimchi fried rice was excellent. It had real depth of flavor with the right balance of tang, spice, and richness. Each bite felt intentional, from the way the kimchi was cooked down to how the rice stayed fluffy without being dry. The portion was generous without being overwhelming, and it tasted like something made with care rather than rushed out of the kitchen. Service is what really elevated the experience. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, checking in on us and making sure everything was perfect without hovering. It felt personal in the best way, like they truly cared that you were there and enjoying the food. That kind of hospitality is rare and makes a lasting impression. The ambience matched the food and service well. It's cozy and lively, with a relaxed energy that makes you want to settle in and enjoy your time. Whether you're there for a casual meal or hanging out with friends, the space feels comfortable and inviting. Urban Pocha delivers on all fronts. Great food, heartfelt service, and an atmosphere that feels authentic. This is an easy five stars and a place I'll happily return to.

Michelle L.

came here last night for NYE with my friends and was so shocked at how spacious it was inside! perfect place to come hangout and get a drink with friends. the food was great. my favorite dish would have to be the corn pancake. i never had a corn pancake prior to going here, so i kept wanting to have more of it! i also enjoyed the chicken - was so so crispy i loved it. the service was amazing! staff was friendly and welcoming. they gave us a free drink in honor of NYE which was so sweet of them! highly recommend everyone to come here if you're in the pasadena area!

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