Bay Pocha is honestly one of my go-to spots as a college student. The food is so good and perfect for sharing with friends, especially if you’re going in a group. The portions are big, and you definitely get your money’s worth. I also like the music played inside as well and it matches the vibe and energy of the other customers as well. Definitely would come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
abcde Iily
Korean here.
* Pocha is like a pub where you can have food with alcohol. Don’t expect to have the best food here.*
I tried -Army stew: good -Pork feet: below expectation -Steamed egg: You can’t fail steam egg but it was pricy -Grilled pork belly: It was okay but you can gril pork belly at home and still expect the same quality.
This is my husband (not Korean)‘s go to place but it was just okay for me.
If I try other foods and find something good, I’ll edit my review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fengyi Yu
Be aware, they add a 20% service fee automatically on the bill and they also have suggested tips at the bottom with 18%, 20%, and 23%. If you don’t read carefully, you end up tipping twice. Staff also doesn’t say anything about it when I pointed about the tips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lily L
Yum Loved the Bossam and chicken gizzard. Soju with soda and lemon is a must— it’s fantastic! Highly recommend this place for authentic Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Nicolas -Kim
If you are a Korean who knows what good Korean foods taste like, this is not the place for you . Based on the decent reviews , I decided to check this place out with my friend. Since it was just two of us, the army stew seemed like too large portion for us to even share . So we ordered pollock eggs fish soup , spicy pork belly and one appetizer. While the soup had generous amount of seafoods in the soup, the pollock eegs tasted pretty bad , like old sock . And I know how the fresh pollock eggs test like.
The stir spicy pork belly didn’t have much taste except it was salty . Usually well seasoned spicy pork belly has the combination of smoky sweet and salty with umami flavor but this one lack most of the flavors.
The banchan didn’t taste fresh either. The fish cake and mushroom dishes were dry and hard as rubber , seemed like they were pre made long long time go.
While I am tempted to go back to try army stew, after seeing recent review with rat pic , I am questioning the sanitation of this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
DJ Kim
Had a great dinner at Bay Pocha in San Francisco. We ordered the bossam and chicken gizzards, and both were excellent. The bossam was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, especially when paired with the fresh greens and sauces. The chicken gizzards were flavorful, well-cooked, and had a great texture—definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel very welcome throughout the night. Portions were generous, side dishes were fresh, and everything came out in a timely manner. Overall, great food, great service, and a fun Korean pocha-style atmosphere. I’d absolutely come back and would highly recommend this spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mar tsinijjinne
perhaps it was a late night pick up order, but the chicken in schezwan was dry and not very tasty. the atmosphere looked nice, a lot of people in there. their schzewan just wasn't tasteful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Howard Lee
We went on a Saturday evening and quite busy. Although the numerous patrons, noise level was reasonable. We were able to converse very easily. The service was well above par. Food Was overall very good. I like the soft tofu in the soup. The kimchi rice was excellent. I highly recommend That one. The hot pot had a huge serving at the potty easily Feed party of four We had that fried wing a chicken wings, which were huge, But the taste was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amber Perez
Everything was A+! The whole experience was amazing, came with friends and they all agreed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cleo Li
The kimchi stew is really good! The pork is in chunks and very chewy, way better than the shredded kind
First timer here and everything was deliciousl I really liked their mushroom banchan. They have a long table in the middle of the restaurant, so they can accommodate large parties. They played a lot of Kpop Demon Hunter.
Army Stew ($58.95) - Huge portion. Could've done with less rice cake/rice balls.
Seafood Pancake ($22.95) - Crispy and flavorful. One of my favorite dishes.
Chicken Wings ($22.95) - Juicy and crispy. Yum.
Braised Pork Belly ($55.95) - Apparently a special menu item, but they always serve it. Came with lettuce and like 5 garlic slices.
Galbi ($43.95) - No complaints here.
Kimchi Fried Rice ($19.95) - Was nice to have rice to eat with the meat, but I've had better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David
Food was okay. Dining room was very loud even when not crowded. Very surprised that banchan only consisted of four items (mushrooms, potatoes, broccoli, pickles).
iVoRy T
Bay Pocha is not just a restaurant — it’s a treasure tucked away in the Ingleside Terrace neighborhood, just steps from my parents’ home. From the moment you walk in, the cozy space, decorated with traditional Korean touches, feels like you’ve been transported straight to Seoul.
On our visit, my dad accidentally ordered Bulgogi instead of Galbi. Without hesitation, our server graciously fixed the order, even though the mistake was ours. That small act of kindness spoke volumes — customer service here isn’t just good, it’s extraordinary. Every staff member is warm, attentive, and genuinely cares about their guests.
And then there’s the food — bold, comforting, and unforgettable. The Bulgogi Mushroom Stew and Galbi were both phenomenal, bursting with flavor and served in portions generous enough to share (though you might not want to). Each bite carried the same depth and authenticity I remember from dining in Korea itself.
Bay Pocha may be small in size, but it’s huge in heart, flavor, and hospitality. It’s the kind of place you fall in love with after one visit and can’t wait to return to again and again.
Next on my list? Their legendary Beef Rib Stew.
If you’re in San Francisco and crave real Korean comfort food served with soul, Bay Pocha is an absolute must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Hui
Watch out — they will add a standard 20% service charge and then present you with a separate, non-itemized bill that asks for an 18%, 20% or 22% tip (without disclosing that the 20% service charge was already added).
Bay Pocha is honestly one of my go-to spots as a college student. The food is so good and perfect for sharing with friends, especially if you’re going in a group. The portions are big, and you definitely get your money’s worth. I also like the music played inside as well and it matches the vibe and energy of the other customers as well. Definitely would come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Korean here.
* Pocha is like a pub where you can have food with alcohol. Don’t expect to have the best food here.*
I tried
-Army stew: good
-Pork feet: below expectation
-Steamed egg: You can’t fail steam egg but it was pricy
-Grilled pork belly: It was okay but you can gril pork belly at home and still expect the same quality.
This is my husband (not Korean)‘s go to place but it was just okay for me.
If I try other foods and find something good, I’ll edit my review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Be aware, they add a 20% service fee automatically on the bill and they also have suggested tips at the bottom with 18%, 20%, and 23%. If you don’t read carefully, you end up tipping twice. Staff also doesn’t say anything about it when I pointed about the tips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Yum
Loved the Bossam and chicken gizzard.
Soju with soda and lemon is a must— it’s fantastic!
Highly recommend this place for authentic Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are a Korean who knows what good Korean foods taste like, this is not the place for you . Based on the decent reviews , I decided to check this place out with my friend. Since it was just two of us, the army stew seemed like too large portion for us to even share . So we ordered pollock eggs fish soup , spicy pork belly and one appetizer. While the soup had generous amount of seafoods in the soup, the pollock eegs tasted pretty bad , like old sock . And I know how the fresh pollock eggs test like.
The stir spicy pork belly didn’t have much taste except it was salty . Usually well seasoned spicy pork belly has the combination of smoky sweet and salty with umami flavor but this one lack most of the flavors.
The banchan didn’t taste fresh either. The fish cake and mushroom dishes were dry and hard as rubber , seemed like they were pre made long long time go.
While I am tempted to go back to try army stew, after seeing recent review with rat pic , I am questioning the sanitation of this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Had a great dinner at Bay Pocha in San Francisco. We ordered the bossam and chicken gizzards, and both were excellent. The bossam was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, especially when paired with the fresh greens and sauces. The chicken gizzards were flavorful, well-cooked, and had a great texture—definitely one of the highlights of the meal.
The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel very welcome throughout the night. Portions were generous, side dishes were fresh, and everything came out in a timely manner. Overall, great food, great service, and a fun Korean pocha-style atmosphere. I’d absolutely come back and would highly recommend this spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
perhaps it was a late night pick up order, but the chicken in schezwan was dry and not very tasty. the atmosphere looked nice, a lot of people in there. their schzewan just wasn't tasteful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
We went on a Saturday evening and quite busy. Although the numerous patrons, noise level was reasonable. We were able to converse very easily. The service was well above par.
Food Was overall very good. I like the soft tofu in the soup. The kimchi rice was excellent. I highly recommend That one. The hot pot had a huge serving at the potty easily Feed party of four
We had that fried wing a chicken wings, which were huge, But the taste was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything was A+! The whole experience was amazing, came with friends and they all agreed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The kimchi stew is really good! The pork is in chunks and very chewy, way better than the shredded kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Was great I loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First timer here and everything was deliciousl I really liked their mushroom banchan. They have a long table in the middle of the restaurant, so they can accommodate large parties. They played a lot of Kpop Demon Hunter.
Army Stew ($58.95) - Huge portion. Could've done with less rice cake/rice balls.
Seafood Pancake ($22.95) - Crispy and flavorful. One of my favorite dishes.
Chicken Wings ($22.95) - Juicy and crispy. Yum.
Braised Pork Belly ($55.95) - Apparently a special menu item, but they always serve it. Came with lettuce and like 5 garlic slices.
Galbi ($43.95) - No complaints here.
Kimchi Fried Rice ($19.95) - Was nice to have rice to eat with the meat, but I've had better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was okay. Dining room was very loud even when not crowded. Very surprised that banchan only consisted of four items (mushrooms, potatoes, broccoli, pickles).
Bay Pocha is not just a restaurant — it’s a treasure tucked away in the Ingleside Terrace neighborhood, just steps from my parents’ home. From the moment you walk in, the cozy space, decorated with traditional Korean touches, feels like you’ve been transported straight to Seoul.
On our visit, my dad accidentally ordered Bulgogi instead of Galbi. Without hesitation, our server graciously fixed the order, even though the mistake was ours. That small act of kindness spoke volumes — customer service here isn’t just good, it’s extraordinary. Every staff member is warm, attentive, and genuinely cares about their guests.
And then there’s the food — bold, comforting, and unforgettable. The Bulgogi Mushroom Stew and Galbi were both phenomenal, bursting with flavor and served in portions generous enough to share (though you might not want to). Each bite carried the same depth and authenticity I remember from dining in Korea itself.
Bay Pocha may be small in size, but it’s huge in heart, flavor, and hospitality. It’s the kind of place you fall in love with after one visit and can’t wait to return to again and again.
Next on my list? Their legendary Beef Rib Stew.
If you’re in San Francisco and crave real Korean comfort food served with soul, Bay Pocha is an absolute must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Watch out — they will add a standard 20% service charge and then present you with a separate, non-itemized bill that asks for an 18%, 20% or 22% tip (without disclosing that the 20% service charge was already added).
Don’t fall for this super shady trick.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
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