Manny

in the last week

"Soongsanhan Pocha was a great experience. The food was authentic, flavorful, and came out hot and fresh. Huge shoutout to our waiter Gabriel, who was super attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. Also tried the new mango soju and it was delicious; smooth, refreshing, and definitely worth getting. Everything was on point and I’ll definitely be back."

Jane C

a month ago

"My husband and I visited Soosanghan Kotdaeji some time ago and had such a blast that we decided to try this spot, the presumed sister restaurant. Our TLDR take: Yikes, what a bust. 'Pocha' is short for a Korean outdoor tent bar, and you can see that as soon as you approach. There's a heated outdoor space that closely resembles a Koraen pojangmacha, complete with metal tables, low slung chairs, and lots of soju advertisements. We sat in the indoor space, which was attractively dark with fun bar vibes. For all the ambiance, the food was disappointing. I love a good seafood pancake. When well-prepared, it's fried hard in a pan, making for a crispy exterior with tender bits of seafood on the inside. Here, an unfavorably fishy smell accompanied its arrival to our table, making me wonder about the freshness of this seafood. It was surprisingly gummy and mochi-like in texture, making me think it must've been prepared with a sticky rice flour instead of regular flour. At a whopping $25, this felt like a poor menu choice. Our spicy pork entree - the jeyyuk bokkeum - was another disaster. While the taste was spot on (and surprisingly spicy!), it's tough to call this a meat dish. Though it comes in a large platter, the serving was almost laughably bereft of actual meat, consisting mostly of filler cabbage, cooked kimchi, and onions. Trying to find any meat in the pile felt like a futile treasure hunt, and at $27, a truly questionable value. Food compunctions aside, service was great. Food came in a timely manner and our water jug was refilled promptly as needed (much needed to calm the spice alarms from the pork)."

Zen

6 months ago

"Second time eating here. Love the food. The portion sizes are amazing. They run out of food I guess because they didn’t have one of the dishes I originally wanted but the food still taste amazing. When it’s busy the staff can be not as attentive as I’d like but like I said, the food is great, will be returning."

정Jinny

7 months ago

"It was our first time here and everything was amazing. The service was great, the servers were so accommodating and attentive. The roasted pigfeet had the smell of charcoal and we got the mild spicy flavor which was just right. We would definitely come again!"

Will C

10 months ago

"This is a fantastic spot for enjoying authentic Korean food in a lively bar setting. Their Korean cold noodles are refreshing and flavorful, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. The seafood pancake is crispy on the outside and packed with fresh seafood, making it an excellent dish to share. Their fried chicken is crispy, juicy, and pairs perfectly with an ice-cold beer. With a great selection of drinks and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to unwind with friends while indulging in delicious Korean comfort food. Highly recommended!"