I have been a loyal customer of Pocha and have always enjoyed their deep-fried chicken in sweet and spicy sauce, which used to be one of the highlights of their menu. Unfortunately, the quality of this dish has declined significantly in recent visits. The balance has shifted to the point where it feels like there is far more batter than actual chicken—closer to 90% coating and only about 10% meat.
This change has been very disappointing, especially considering how consistently good the dish used to be. I truly hope the restaurant revisits its original recipe and standards, as the flavor was excellent in the past. At present, however, the quality does not justify the experience.
Ari
Great service! staff are warm, attentive, and always smiling. Food is good, comes out fast, and the portions are generous. We were two people and still couldn’t finish. There are better Korean spots for flavor, but if you just want a quick, satisfying bite, this place is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nadine Pena
Used to frequent this place as their food is pretty decent that I even recommended this restaurant to a Facebook group of must try places in Edmonton.
However, our most recent experience was so bad that I am debating if we should visit again. We came as a group of 7 on a Friday night at 9 pm, closing time is at 10 and the staff informed us that the last order must be taken at 9:30 and they ran out of noodles so our options are mostly rice and soup dishes. We were seated inside one of the rooms and given a menu, waited for someone to take our order but no one came that we had to call their attention by standing near the cash register. When someone finally served us tea we told them we are ready to order, she said okay I will come back, but she never did. We tried calling someone else’s attention but they just nodded their head and went serving other tables, tried again by waving to another wait staff but still no one came to take our order. In total we tried calling them 4 times, by this time we are all frustrated and the kids arw very hungry that we just stood up and started to leave. That got their attention and someone tried to stop us at the door when I explained the situation they only said oh sorry about that.
The most annoying thing was that the table next to us, a group of 4 that came just a little after us were served with drinks and food before we left while the rest of the wait staff ignored us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Charles P
On the evening of the 12th, the service from the female server was absolutely unacceptable. She spoke to customers in a condescending and disrespectful manner, and was completely disorganized and unprofessional.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Joanne Ngo Walker
This was our second time here. We came for a family lunch and it was excellent again. The service was friendly and we felt welcomed. We got 2 orders of bulgogi, and 2 orders of dakgalbi to share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryane Cole
After a huge drive from the High Level area, we went here. The staff is kind, the place is cozy, and the food delicious, tasting just like I remembered it to taste. The food is the real deal :) We had the 자짱면 and 깐풍기. We will definitely return when we get the chance. Thank you!
Really good place for Korean food, we got the dak galbi, jjajangmyeon and another chicken dish. The dak galbi and other chicken dish were good, I thought the jjajangmyeon was unremarkable. Service was good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
kellys korner
this place does not accommodate allergies , even though it is listed on their menu
Nathan Bello
Pocha Seoul is hands down one of Edmonton’s hidden gems for Korean cuisine. The server Derek was an amazing vibe. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is fun, modern, and welcoming — perfect for a casual night out or a late dinner with friends. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was fast despite how busy it was.
The food? Absolutely next level. The Korean fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best in the city. We also tried the tteokbokki, which had the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. And don’t even get me started on the soju cocktails — creative, refreshing, and strong in the best way.
Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the overall atmosphere just makes you want to stay longer. Whether you're new to Korean food or already a fan, Pocha Seoul will not disappoint. Definitely coming back — this place deserves all the hype!
Hayden Choi
I loved the servers here! Very friendly and hard working! Fast service and amazing food!
I have been a loyal customer of Pocha and have always enjoyed their deep-fried chicken in sweet and spicy sauce, which used to be one of the highlights of their menu. Unfortunately, the quality of this dish has declined significantly in recent visits. The balance has shifted to the point where it feels like there is far more batter than actual chicken—closer to 90% coating and only about 10% meat.
This change has been very disappointing, especially considering how consistently good the dish used to be. I truly hope the restaurant revisits its original recipe and standards, as the flavor was excellent in the past. At present, however, the quality does not justify the experience.
Great service! staff are warm, attentive, and always smiling. Food is good, comes out fast, and the portions are generous. We were two people and still couldn’t finish. There are better Korean spots for flavor, but if you just want a quick, satisfying bite, this place is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Used to frequent this place as their food is pretty decent that I even recommended this restaurant to a Facebook group of must try places in Edmonton.
However, our most recent experience was so bad that I am debating if we should visit again. We came as a group of 7 on a Friday night at 9 pm, closing time is at 10 and the staff informed us that the last order must be taken at 9:30 and they ran out of noodles so our options are mostly rice and soup dishes. We were seated inside one of the rooms and given a menu, waited for someone to take our order but no one came that we had to call their attention by standing near the cash register. When someone finally served us tea we told them we are ready to order, she said okay I will come back, but she never did. We tried calling someone else’s attention but they just nodded their head and went serving other tables, tried again by waving to another wait staff but still no one came to take our order. In total we tried calling them 4 times, by this time we are all frustrated and the kids arw very hungry that we just stood up and started to leave. That got their attention and someone tried to stop us at the door when I explained the situation they only said oh sorry about that.
The most annoying thing was that the table next to us, a group of 4 that came just a little after us were served with drinks and food before we left while the rest of the wait staff ignored us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
On the evening of the 12th, the service from the female server was absolutely unacceptable. She spoke to customers in a condescending and disrespectful manner, and was completely disorganized and unprofessional.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This was our second time here. We came for a family lunch and it was excellent again. The service was friendly and we felt welcomed. We got 2 orders of bulgogi, and 2 orders of dakgalbi to share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After a huge drive from the High Level area, we went here. The staff is kind, the place is cozy, and the food delicious, tasting just like I remembered it to taste. The food is the real deal :) We had the 자짱면 and 깐풍기. We will definitely return when we get the chance. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food service Good too can't complain
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Cold Noodle, Samgyeopsal
Always great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cozy place, delicious Korean food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience and my husband said it's the best pork soup he's ever had. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Really good place for Korean food, we got the dak galbi, jjajangmyeon and another chicken dish. The dak galbi and other chicken dish were good, I thought the jjajangmyeon was unremarkable. Service was good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
this place does not accommodate allergies , even though it is listed on their menu
Pocha Seoul is hands down one of Edmonton’s hidden gems for Korean cuisine. The server Derek was an amazing vibe. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is fun, modern, and welcoming — perfect for a casual night out or a late dinner with friends. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was fast despite how busy it was.
The food? Absolutely next level. The Korean fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best in the city. We also tried the tteokbokki, which had the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. And don’t even get me started on the soju cocktails — creative, refreshing, and strong in the best way.
Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the overall atmosphere just makes you want to stay longer. Whether you're new to Korean food or already a fan, Pocha Seoul will not disappoint. Definitely coming back — this place deserves all the hype!
I loved the servers here! Very friendly and hard working! Fast service and amazing food!
Amazing food and service.
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