KongDog Korean Restaurant / Kong Pocha 분식/포차

I tried the pork cutlet lunch box at Kong Pocha, and it was fantastic! The cutlet was perfectly crispy and incredibly flavorful. The house-made tonkatsu sauce—something you can only get at Kong Pocha—was absolutely amazing and really set it apart. All of the side dishes were delicious as well, and I especially appreciated how friendly the staff were and how neatly everything was prepared. It genuinely made my day. This is the perfect spot for a satisfying and comforting lunch. Highly recommend!

Loved my experience here. Came early on Wednesday so beat the rush. The vibe is very authentic. Reminds me of my time in South Korea. The owner and her son/brother(I’m guessing) were hospitable. Drinks are good as well! Will come again.

Incredibly delicious corn dogs! My favorite would be the hot cheeto with cheese! An absolute must try! The service was excellent too! And the servers were very friendly! The only tiny advice I have is that it can get very loud at the patrons get drunk, so for people with noise sensitivity, just be prepared.

I had excellent service. Jackie was fantastic. Very attentive and kind. My good was super good. I do think it’s expensive for what it is, but it was very good. It was very clean inside. I sat down so I could take my time and relax.

Kong Dog Somerville should be shut down. On 7/31/2025 I came in with a friend for lunch. I paid $10 for a sweet potato corn dog and $7.99 for dumplings in a dining room that was filthy — the floor hadn’t been swept, and the straws weren’t wrapped. Our waitress, an Asian woman in her 20s, barely served us. She just stared from across the room, which was creepy and unprofessional. I still left a $1.50 tip, which I thought was fair considering how little she actually did. As I was leaving, she told me, "Next time you should use the kiosk, it doesn’t require a tip." That is one of the rudest things I’ve ever heard from someone in customer service. We came back on 9/8/2025 because my friend wanted to try again. The same waitress greeted us with, "Are you sure you want a table?" which immediately set the tone. We spent $55 this time and got instant Neoguri noodles passed off as ramen for $16, with an overboiled egg and fake calamari. She forgot the egg in the first place and then acted annoyed when I asked about it. She also made a strange comment to my friend like, "I’m glad you’re in a better mood than last time," which is out of line for any server to say. And, once again, she stood across the room watching us, whispering with the cook — who I can only assume is her father — while both of them kept throwing glances our way. I tried to leave a $7 tip this time, and the waitress wouldn’t even accept it. The way she refused it felt like a slap in the face, basically saying, "keep your money, you clearly need it." That kind of attitude is disgusting in any business, let alone one that’s already cutting corners and serving garbage food in a dirty space. This wasn’t just bad service, it was hostile. The food is cheap, the atmosphere is gross, and the staff goes out of their way to make you feel unwelcome. It’s no surprise the place was dead. Kong Dog Somerville isn’t a restaurant, it’s a scam.

If you want a unique treat that is both comforting and hearty, this is the place for you. The Korean corn dogs are heavenly, and there are plenty of options to customize them into the treat of your dreams (including for vegetarians). While the restaurant itself has changed gears a little and turned into a sit down restaurant with a full menu, you can still ask for the corn dog menu and order the corn dogs online for pickup and delivery. Underrated spot in Davis Square!

Extremely mediocre for the price, cocktails were 17$ a pop but very basic and more expensive than actual cocktail bars. Food was disappointing and nothing special, expect to pay around 30-40$ per person for basic fare. The melon cocktail in particular or rather ice cream cocktails were gross.