Husband and I went out for a late night snack while lodging at a nearby hotel. Food was good and atmosphere quite alright. They had all kinds of stuff on the menu. Restaurant was clean and the folks serving us were super nice. If you need anything just press the button. It’s the Korean way. We look forward to being back.
Lord Ginji
They unfortunately discontinued the Korean Dog items completely when visiting in 2024.The current menu items do not disappoint at all, thankfully.We were attended immediately upon entering.We ordered the following:1 - Kimchi Cheese Fried Rice 5/51 - Soy Garlic Sauce Boneless Chicken 5/52 - Sausage & Rice Cake 5/51 - Tteok Bokki 5/5All came out amazingly fresh and hot for our to go order.Will definitely make time to visit again and eat in.Parking: Located in a strip mall with large open parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Small sidewalk with ramps
The service was great, I didn't have to ask for anything a single time. The food was good, it seems a little pricey, but the items are big enough for 3 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aaron O.
This restaurant was so good. Their customer service was very fast and had our large party of 8 seated quickly. The inside ambiance is great as they have tv's playing sports or whatever you advise them to play. We got the kimchi cheese fried rice along with the Korean style chicken wings. The Kimchi cheese fried rice was by far my favorite and we are now even making this at home. The chicken wings were still really good as they cook it to a perfect crispiness and the amount of sauce they add wasn't too much nor too little. Since we don't live too far, we will definitely be back as a regular going into 2024.
Erin T.
Sooo good! A party of 8 us went on a Friday night and we got seated so quickly. Service was fast. We got the kimchi cheese fried rice and the Korean style chicken wings and it was so tasty! I never thought about adding cheese to fried rice, but the dish just works. The cheese gives it an umami flavor. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and had the right amount of spice. It does have a kick to it, so having the jug of water nearby definitely helps. Can't wait to return!
Glen C.
Late night Korean restaurant that serves street food. They are by far one of the best in the South Bay. Tried plenty but the quality of the food is on point. Love the jolmyun (chewy spicy noodles), their assorted fried dish with calamari, sweet potato and shrimp and their fish cake soup. Place has plenty of alcohol and is big. Love that they stay open late. Service is solid and the place feels like a typical Korean bar. Check this place out when you get the munchies.
Philip Poa
I highly recommend coming here. The food was delicious. Every order was excellent. Even the kimchi and radish were fresh. The presentation was neat and appealing, and the waiters and waitresses were kind and fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles W.
This restaurant is a solid place for classic Korean drinking food. We came here with a group of 5 and ordered a ton of different things, most of which were delicious when paired with our soju.We ordered:* Bibimbap - 9/10: refreshingly delicious vegetables to provide something healthy* Sundae plate - 7/10: not the biggest fan of blood sausage, but this one was solid* Cheese Tteo Booki with Ramen - 8/10: I don't particularly like rice cake, but the ramen add-on was a pro-gamer move* Steamed Pork Belly Chives - 10/10: I love chives and pork belly so this was my favorite dish* Soy Garlic Sauce Wings - 10/10: can't go wrong with the classic Korean fried chicken* Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards - 7/10: a little too deep fried for me, wish I could taste it a bit more* Spicy Chicken Feet - 5/10: probably the smallest chicken feet I've ever seenThe service was great with a button at each table that you can press to call over the waiter (which is way more efficient).
Belle C.
Wow, this looks like a really great place to go drinking with friends and they take fights seriously (lol, we watched them break up a fight as soon as it started). We are super lightweights so we just ordered food but would definitely come back with friends. Got the:Jolmyun ($14): 10/10- amazingly Chewy noodle - perfectly spicy - a great texture as it is nicely mixed in with crunchy cabbage, lettuce, and radish- would definitely get again and again- a perfect companion to their chicken wings Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (10pc for $20): 8.5/10 - wonderfully crispy - very strong soy sauce taste, slight garlic taste (I am a garlic fiend so I wish it was more garlicky)- not as moist as other Korean Fried Chicken places - no chicken mu (white radish), only kimchi and danmuji (yellow radish) Ambiance: - K-pop blasting inside - but only one wall of 2 TV was on, the other side (which I was facing) had the 5 TVs off. 1 TV was showing football and the other was showing a Korean channel (I couldn't really see since it was behind me)- really cool retro display in the cabinets alongside Dodgers figurines and signed baseballsService:- Typical Korean bell to ring on the table & they are very quick to respond to the bell- box of utensils on the table(chopsticks and spoon) - they gave us water immediately upon sitting- they gave napkins at the same time as the food- the kimchi and danmuji came a bit late (we were already in the middle of the meal)Parking:- plenty of parking- Large lot shared with Tokyo central, Oko Cafe, Cafe Pruvia, etc (it's actually located right in the middle of Oko Cafe & Cafe Pruvia)
Joyce I.
I've been wanting to check this place out since I come to this plaza often. The South Bay doesn't have many korean bar food spots, so 88 Pocha held a lot of potential. I would say in comparison to places in Ktown, 88 Pocha's dishes are smaller and more expensive. Food is ok and hits the spot, but isn't amazing. They do have a good assortment of options with all the yummy classics.For 3 people, we ordered the Robboki, kimchi fried rice, and rose pasta. Of the 3 my least favorite was the pasta, but the other 2 were solid. I don't think I'll be frequenting 88 Pocha, but will come by when the cravings hit and Ktown is just too far.
3 star overall because the food is very average but at the same time very expensive. French fries are $12, but I get it... the economy is in a rough place. If I had to choose between 3355 and this place, I'd prefer 3355 since at least they have a nicer ambiance. Our party ordered the Rose Pasta, Kimchi Fried Rice, Pork Belly Chives, Fries, Calamari, Seafood Soup, Bulgolgi and more. Overall, again, very average but very expensive. Service was good though!
Tom T.
Great place for authentic Korean food. Stop in for dinner, or a late night snack after an evening of drinking! They are open until 1am on weekends.Staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the cheese corn, seafood pasta, kalbi short ribs, and tons of soju. All highly recommended. There's also several cool spots to get some boba or dessert in the same plaza and parking is super convenient.
Angela Kim
The food here is really good. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kyung Hee Hwang
It's a nice atmosphere to have a drink after a workout. The food is delicious too. The owner is kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hang Nguyen
We decided to try something different and saw this restaurant. We were seated right away and given menus. The server said to ring the buzzer when we were ready to order. They promptly came out when we ready. Shrimp fried rice had a really good flavor. The shrimp tempura was delicious. The seafood noodles was flavorful. Will be back!
Husband and I went out for a late night snack while lodging at a nearby hotel. Food was good and atmosphere quite alright. They had all kinds of stuff on the menu. Restaurant was clean and the folks serving us were super nice. If you need anything just press the button. It’s the Korean way. We look forward to being back.
They unfortunately discontinued the Korean Dog items completely when visiting in 2024.The current menu items do not disappoint at all, thankfully.We were attended immediately upon entering.We ordered the following:1 - Kimchi Cheese Fried Rice 5/51 - Soy Garlic Sauce Boneless Chicken 5/52 - Sausage & Rice Cake 5/51 - Tteok Bokki 5/5All came out amazingly fresh and hot for our to go order.Will definitely make time to visit again and eat in.Parking: Located in a strip mall with large open parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Small sidewalk with ramps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Teokkbokki, Kimchi Cheese Fried Rice, Sausage and Rice Cakes
The service was great, I didn't have to ask for anything a single time. The food was good, it seems a little pricey, but the items are big enough for 3 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This restaurant was so good. Their customer service was very fast and had our large party of 8 seated quickly. The inside ambiance is great as they have tv's playing sports or whatever you advise them to play. We got the kimchi cheese fried rice along with the Korean style chicken wings. The Kimchi cheese fried rice was by far my favorite and we are now even making this at home. The chicken wings were still really good as they cook it to a perfect crispiness and the amount of sauce they add wasn't too much nor too little. Since we don't live too far, we will definitely be back as a regular going into 2024.
Sooo good! A party of 8 us went on a Friday night and we got seated so quickly. Service was fast. We got the kimchi cheese fried rice and the Korean style chicken wings and it was so tasty! I never thought about adding cheese to fried rice, but the dish just works. The cheese gives it an umami flavor. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and had the right amount of spice. It does have a kick to it, so having the jug of water nearby definitely helps. Can't wait to return!
Late night Korean restaurant that serves street food. They are by far one of the best in the South Bay. Tried plenty but the quality of the food is on point. Love the jolmyun (chewy spicy noodles), their assorted fried dish with calamari, sweet potato and shrimp and their fish cake soup. Place has plenty of alcohol and is big. Love that they stay open late. Service is solid and the place feels like a typical Korean bar. Check this place out when you get the munchies.
I highly recommend coming here. The food was delicious. Every order was excellent. Even the kimchi and radish were fresh. The presentation was neat and appealing, and the waiters and waitresses were kind and fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a solid place for classic Korean drinking food. We came here with a group of 5 and ordered a ton of different things, most of which were delicious when paired with our soju.We ordered:* Bibimbap - 9/10: refreshingly delicious vegetables to provide something healthy* Sundae plate - 7/10: not the biggest fan of blood sausage, but this one was solid* Cheese Tteo Booki with Ramen - 8/10: I don't particularly like rice cake, but the ramen add-on was a pro-gamer move* Steamed Pork Belly Chives - 10/10: I love chives and pork belly so this was my favorite dish* Soy Garlic Sauce Wings - 10/10: can't go wrong with the classic Korean fried chicken* Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards - 7/10: a little too deep fried for me, wish I could taste it a bit more* Spicy Chicken Feet - 5/10: probably the smallest chicken feet I've ever seenThe service was great with a button at each table that you can press to call over the waiter (which is way more efficient).
Wow, this looks like a really great place to go drinking with friends and they take fights seriously (lol, we watched them break up a fight as soon as it started). We are super lightweights so we just ordered food but would definitely come back with friends. Got the:Jolmyun ($14): 10/10- amazingly Chewy noodle - perfectly spicy - a great texture as it is nicely mixed in with crunchy cabbage, lettuce, and radish- would definitely get again and again- a perfect companion to their chicken wings Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (10pc for $20): 8.5/10 - wonderfully crispy - very strong soy sauce taste, slight garlic taste (I am a garlic fiend so I wish it was more garlicky)- not as moist as other Korean Fried Chicken places - no chicken mu (white radish), only kimchi and danmuji (yellow radish) Ambiance: - K-pop blasting inside - but only one wall of 2 TV was on, the other side (which I was facing) had the 5 TVs off. 1 TV was showing football and the other was showing a Korean channel (I couldn't really see since it was behind me)- really cool retro display in the cabinets alongside Dodgers figurines and signed baseballsService:- Typical Korean bell to ring on the table & they are very quick to respond to the bell- box of utensils on the table(chopsticks and spoon) - they gave us water immediately upon sitting- they gave napkins at the same time as the food- the kimchi and danmuji came a bit late (we were already in the middle of the meal)Parking:- plenty of parking- Large lot shared with Tokyo central, Oko Cafe, Cafe Pruvia, etc (it's actually located right in the middle of Oko Cafe & Cafe Pruvia)
I've been wanting to check this place out since I come to this plaza often. The South Bay doesn't have many korean bar food spots, so 88 Pocha held a lot of potential. I would say in comparison to places in Ktown, 88 Pocha's dishes are smaller and more expensive. Food is ok and hits the spot, but isn't amazing. They do have a good assortment of options with all the yummy classics.For 3 people, we ordered the Robboki, kimchi fried rice, and rose pasta. Of the 3 my least favorite was the pasta, but the other 2 were solid. I don't think I'll be frequenting 88 Pocha, but will come by when the cravings hit and Ktown is just too far.
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3 star overall because the food is very average but at the same time very expensive. French fries are $12, but I get it... the economy is in a rough place. If I had to choose between 3355 and this place, I'd prefer 3355 since at least they have a nicer ambiance. Our party ordered the Rose Pasta, Kimchi Fried Rice, Pork Belly Chives, Fries, Calamari, Seafood Soup, Bulgolgi and more. Overall, again, very average but very expensive. Service was good though!
Great place for authentic Korean food. Stop in for dinner, or a late night snack after an evening of drinking! They are open until 1am on weekends.Staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the cheese corn, seafood pasta, kalbi short ribs, and tons of soju. All highly recommended. There's also several cool spots to get some boba or dessert in the same plaza and parking is super convenient.
The food here is really good. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
It's a nice atmosphere to have a drink after a workout. The food is delicious too. The owner is kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We decided to try something different and saw this restaurant. We were seated right away and given menus. The server said to ring the buzzer when we were ready to order. They promptly came out when we ready. Shrimp fried rice had a really good flavor. The shrimp tempura was delicious. The seafood noodles was flavorful. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura