Pocha 32

Fun place to drink in koreatown! We got the Watermelon soju and the melon soju. The watermelon soju was delicious! I do not like bottled fruit soju as they are too sweet for me but this fresh watermelon soju was very refreshing and not overly sweet! The melon soju was nice but I would recommend just getting the watermelon soju. The ddeokbbeoki was decent but very small for $20. Overall the service was good, they are very fast.

Pocha 32 is such a fun spot in Koreatown! The vibes are unmatched — lively, colorful, and full of energy. I love how their ceiling is decorated with soju bottle caps. The food is good but it tastes like it’s just been reheated hence the serving time is just minutes after ordering. Their drinks are refreshing and very unique and instagram worthy. I got the watermelon soju and honeydew melon soju. Hello welcome not ourselves. Sadly you can even call and call our number. Funny story was that we actually wanted to order the fruit soju actually placed in the shell of the fruit so it’s like a fruit bowl, but we order the wrong size and It ended up being in the packets. The staff were so nice and even let us try a new brand of soju on the house!

Ambiance (5/5): Located on the second floor, the restaurant has soju caps hanging from the ceiling and lights strung up to provide a cozy but also fun atmosphere. The music was a little too loud for my taste but I could see being fun. Expect only seating hanging as there is no place to stand to drink/hang out. We were seated immediately for our reservation slot (there was also plenty of tables available at 6p on a weekday) Service (5/5): We were helped immediately and serviced throughout our dining experience! Pineapple cocktail (4/5): The pineapple comes pre-scooped and we even got an extra serving on the side! My only qualm is that the inside left a 1-inch perimeter of pineapple wasted. The cocktail is also served in bowls which was weird to me, definitely would prefer a cup over a bowl. The serving size was approximately 4 small bowls. Cantaloupe cocktail (4/5): This was sizable and comes with a popsicle stick. When melted, the sugar/taste of the popsicle will command the taste of the remainder of the bowl (became too sweet for us towards the end!) Dumplings (5/5): I thought that the fried outside was perfect. The inside was seasoned well! Stir-fried Spicy Pork (5/5): Super flavorful, tender cuts of meat, and great portion. Not too spicy for those that can’t handle heat. May be a smidge on the salty side. Looking over to my neighbors who ordered the grilled variety, I’m glad I went with the stir fry option because our dish looked more seasoned and ingredients were incorporated into the dish.

One of my favorite spots in ktown 💘💖❤️‍🔥!! The food is great! The drinks are great i love their watermelon soju 🤤. The atmosphere reminiscent of street food vendors vibe with so much aura ✨️. The staff is so nice as well <3. I would recommend rsvp if you come in groups of 4+ people. Also it is 10% off if you pay by cash!! 💵🤑💰 #cashisking

After liquors, my friends suggested we grab some late-night food here. The overall taste was just average, and based on my friends' opinions, the quality seems inconsistent. BBQ Beef: The best dish! The beef was tender and juicy, with a delicious aroma of fat and rich meat juices. The seasoning was primarily sweet but not overpowering, enhancing the overall flavor. BBQ Chicken Feet: It was a bit spicy for me, a Cantonese, but still tasty. The chicken feet were so tender that the bones came off easily with just a bite. Japche / Beef: Disappointing. Generally, Japche, or in China, Chao He Cai炒合菜(Stir-fried mixed vegetables), shouldn't have much sauce, but this place had a thick layer of sauce. Besides being excessively salty and sweet, I couldn't taste any other flavors. The restaurant lighting was really dim; if you plan to take photos, remember to use extra lighting.

Have you ever had a soju cocktail from a watermelon? I haven’t, but this was awesome. The pineapple one was also delicious, but I think the melon one might’ve been the best Food was great too, but I wasn’t a big fan of the Pork Trotter. Entire table avoided it after a bite or two unfortunately. Vibe was awesome, but every time they play the song for someone’s birthday, it got so loud it was actually a bit crazy! Maybe watch out if you’ve got hearing problems

This is the whole grind Korean experience. The soju watermelon and beef was epic. We followed it with the kitchen fried rice and spicy pork belly. So good food. Its a no frills environment with just nothing but good food and drink. If you visit with great company this is an awesome place to keep it low key yet is a vibe. EIN was an amazing server and made some awesome recommendations. Service with a smile and excellence