Came here for the spicy ribs and cheese but sadly, their menu has changed. There are no cheese dishes!!!! We decided to get the army stew casserole which was decent and spicy bbq ribs (cooked inside and cut up for easy eating). Although the meat looked very dry and not very appetizing, it was surprisingly decent. Food and service was average.
Alan S.
Overall good vibes - with post-COVID outdoor seating in place, they are now truly living up to the it name of "pocha" (historically street-side bars under tents in Korea). A nice place for having some somec on a summer evening and the smoky smell of barbecue on the whole street wafts down.As a vegetarian, I ordered the kimchi jeon (pancake) and asked them to customize the doenjang jjigae. The kimchi jeon was on-point flavorwise, although on the slightly less crispy side. The doenjang jjigae was fairly mild and went well over rice with a bit of ssamjang, although I usually prefer versions that are a bit more full-bodied.I hope they add more vegetarian items to their menu!
Kate Y.
Maybe we just didn't order the right foods, but overall I wasn't really impressed by anything we got. I've been here twice so far and I would probably go again... but it's not a place that would come to mind as a recommendation if someone were to ask. Service however was very good each time I've been; unobtrusive and prompt. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a pocha; metal stools and tables with KPop playing in the background. The walls are chalkboard colored with colorful drawings and writing from previous patrons (I assume). There are several TVs playing music videos. It cannot play live TV as they stream the videos to the screens from their computer... much to the chagrin of a baseball fan friend who wanted to watch the Yankees game the night we were there. We ordered the assorted fried platter which came with chicken wings, fries, fried shrimp, onion rings and dumplings. Most underwhelming of all were the fries, which had no flavor and weren't very crispy. The dish is served with 6 different "sauces" - ketchup, mayo, soy sauce, sriracha... I don't remember the rest. I wouldn't recommend this dish. We also ordered the assorted dried platter which came with the requisite squid and cuttlefish among other things. Nothing too memorable, but good enough to snack on as you're going through bottles of beer and soju (of which they carry all the popular brands as well as the grape and grapefruit flavored).A friend ordered the kimchi and tofu... which was probably the best thing we ordered. That being said, maybe sticking to ordering the classic pocha dishes would be a good idea here. Overall, a fun place to hang out with friends and so far, hasn't been too crowded in the two times I've come here.
Catharine C.
I love going to Korean Pochas because of the irreplaceable vibe: warm, dimly lit and perfect for having heart-to-heart conversations with lifelong friends! After reading the existing great reviews, I decided to give this place a try. I arrived at 8:30 pm with my party of 5 on a Friday night and we did not have to wait for seats. As the night went on, people definitely started rolling in so I recommend coming in earlier to avoid the late night (drunken) crowd. We decided to order the Doshirak (Korean style rice box), budaejigae, seafood cheese dukbokki and stir fried squid and pork. The doshirak was average, and they don't do the super crazy singing and dancing that Kang Ho Dong does (which is disappointing but also a relief haha). The dukbokki was GOOD. I thought it was delicious. Could've used a little more seafood but there was SO much cheese which just made me oh so happy. The budaechigae was fantastic and the stir fry dish was HUGE. I was a little skeptical on ordering it because it was $32 but it is HUGE, definitely for sharing! They placed the stir fry on the charcoal grill at the center of the table (usually used for kbbq) and mixed together the rainbow of ingredients (beansprouts, onions, red cabbage) and it was absolutely beautiful to watch. The peach soju here is also only $10 per bottle, so it is pretty cheap compared to the $15 at other restaurants. Overall a delicious meal. While the food was great, I had to mention that the service could've been improved. Halfway into our meal, the server asked for us to show our IDs. We gladly agreed to do so until my friend said she left her wallet in the car. We told the server that we were all the same age (25 y.o.), but we will definitely go back to the car to retrieve the wallet if required. The server gave a stern yes, without a smile, which slightly frightened my friends and I. After getting her wallet, she showed her ID to the same server, who looked at it, didn't give a response and just walked away. A simple "thank you" would've been lovely, but was that too much to ask?
Wei T.
Very korean restaurant. Food is tasty. The dishes we ordered are traditional with a little twist. The only inconvenience for me, that I can't read and speak Korean, I had a little difficulty reading the menu- English printed so small on menu. Some happy hour combo choices are purely displayed in Korean.
Esther N.
This is a wonderful restaurant/bar that resembles the feeling of being in Korea. The structure mimicks a traditional "pocha". The workers were extremely social and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Would highly recommend for social gatherings. One block away from Northern Blvd. One block away from LIRR Murray Hill station. A selection of cafes within minutes of walking.
Sarah C.
came here with a couple of friends- we ordered a couple of fresh sojus and dishes. the cheese kimchi fried rice was insane. "am i in korea?" that was my first impression. the service was attentive and kind even when the place was PACKED. this place is perfect to have drinks and catch up with friends.
Da Eun J.
They have great choices of food and drink. Even though you only order only a drink, they serve some finger food and it's delicious! Nice place, overall :)
Minjung K.
This is their basic appetizer, and yet the best one in flushing! They have great service,and the workers are very friendly and bubbly. The place is also very well organized, so it has a vibe for you to enjoy your night feeling comfortable! I would definately come again and again! It is open for anyone anyage!!! 10 out of 10 is not enough!
Jennifer Y.
So- at the moment (2/21/19) there is a promotion for bogo drinks. Aka you get two sojus for $10 which is unfindable in queens atm. Also idk bout everyone else but I am a die hard spam fan and the first free side dish they brought out was fried spam with ketchup & I was super happy. I ordered a food dish which is called lunch box (korean fried rice with veggies and meat) which was bomb. NEVERTHELESS. If you're looking for a spot to chill in flushing this is a chill a** spot with cheap a** drinks.
Went here last night. Seems new. Friendly staff. The gopchang you can only order from order of at least two. We also got the kimchi jeon.. it was okay. Gopchang was great.The soju prices were great (10) Would return again!
Melanie R.
Love this new place! It's a bit small but it's great for large groups and late night drinking. I've tried the kimchi fried rice, ribs and budaejjigae which were delicious! Great portion sizes too. The staff are welcoming. I'll def be back!
Jenny H.
**Update: this has been my go-to place every weekend with my friends since the first time I've been!!! LOVE it here! The food is soooooo good! It's worth coming even after the BOGO ended!
Min C.
The best Korean bar in Flushing. Good selection of drinks and food are excellent. Price is very reasonably too. Highly recommend.
John K.
Greatest korean pub located in flushing Kind workers Good vibe Food is also great and reasonable priceWill visit again
Came here for the spicy ribs and cheese but sadly, their menu has changed. There are no cheese dishes!!!! We decided to get the army stew casserole which was decent and spicy bbq ribs (cooked inside and cut up for easy eating). Although the meat looked very dry and not very appetizing, it was surprisingly decent. Food and service was average.
Overall good vibes - with post-COVID outdoor seating in place, they are now truly living up to the it name of "pocha" (historically street-side bars under tents in Korea). A nice place for having some somec on a summer evening and the smoky smell of barbecue on the whole street wafts down.As a vegetarian, I ordered the kimchi jeon (pancake) and asked them to customize the doenjang jjigae. The kimchi jeon was on-point flavorwise, although on the slightly less crispy side. The doenjang jjigae was fairly mild and went well over rice with a bit of ssamjang, although I usually prefer versions that are a bit more full-bodied.I hope they add more vegetarian items to their menu!
Maybe we just didn't order the right foods, but overall I wasn't really impressed by anything we got. I've been here twice so far and I would probably go again... but it's not a place that would come to mind as a recommendation if someone were to ask. Service however was very good each time I've been; unobtrusive and prompt. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a pocha; metal stools and tables with KPop playing in the background. The walls are chalkboard colored with colorful drawings and writing from previous patrons (I assume). There are several TVs playing music videos. It cannot play live TV as they stream the videos to the screens from their computer... much to the chagrin of a baseball fan friend who wanted to watch the Yankees game the night we were there. We ordered the assorted fried platter which came with chicken wings, fries, fried shrimp, onion rings and dumplings. Most underwhelming of all were the fries, which had no flavor and weren't very crispy. The dish is served with 6 different "sauces" - ketchup, mayo, soy sauce, sriracha... I don't remember the rest. I wouldn't recommend this dish. We also ordered the assorted dried platter which came with the requisite squid and cuttlefish among other things. Nothing too memorable, but good enough to snack on as you're going through bottles of beer and soju (of which they carry all the popular brands as well as the grape and grapefruit flavored).A friend ordered the kimchi and tofu... which was probably the best thing we ordered. That being said, maybe sticking to ordering the classic pocha dishes would be a good idea here. Overall, a fun place to hang out with friends and so far, hasn't been too crowded in the two times I've come here.
I love going to Korean Pochas because of the irreplaceable vibe: warm, dimly lit and perfect for having heart-to-heart conversations with lifelong friends! After reading the existing great reviews, I decided to give this place a try. I arrived at 8:30 pm with my party of 5 on a Friday night and we did not have to wait for seats. As the night went on, people definitely started rolling in so I recommend coming in earlier to avoid the late night (drunken) crowd. We decided to order the Doshirak (Korean style rice box), budaejigae, seafood cheese dukbokki and stir fried squid and pork. The doshirak was average, and they don't do the super crazy singing and dancing that Kang Ho Dong does (which is disappointing but also a relief haha). The dukbokki was GOOD. I thought it was delicious. Could've used a little more seafood but there was SO much cheese which just made me oh so happy. The budaechigae was fantastic and the stir fry dish was HUGE. I was a little skeptical on ordering it because it was $32 but it is HUGE, definitely for sharing! They placed the stir fry on the charcoal grill at the center of the table (usually used for kbbq) and mixed together the rainbow of ingredients (beansprouts, onions, red cabbage) and it was absolutely beautiful to watch. The peach soju here is also only $10 per bottle, so it is pretty cheap compared to the $15 at other restaurants. Overall a delicious meal. While the food was great, I had to mention that the service could've been improved. Halfway into our meal, the server asked for us to show our IDs. We gladly agreed to do so until my friend said she left her wallet in the car. We told the server that we were all the same age (25 y.o.), but we will definitely go back to the car to retrieve the wallet if required. The server gave a stern yes, without a smile, which slightly frightened my friends and I. After getting her wallet, she showed her ID to the same server, who looked at it, didn't give a response and just walked away. A simple "thank you" would've been lovely, but was that too much to ask?
Very korean restaurant. Food is tasty. The dishes we ordered are traditional with a little twist. The only inconvenience for me, that I can't read and speak Korean, I had a little difficulty reading the menu- English printed so small on menu. Some happy hour combo choices are purely displayed in Korean.
This is a wonderful restaurant/bar that resembles the feeling of being in Korea. The structure mimicks a traditional "pocha". The workers were extremely social and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Would highly recommend for social gatherings. One block away from Northern Blvd. One block away from LIRR Murray Hill station. A selection of cafes within minutes of walking.
came here with a couple of friends- we ordered a couple of fresh sojus and dishes. the cheese kimchi fried rice was insane. "am i in korea?" that was my first impression. the service was attentive and kind even when the place was PACKED. this place is perfect to have drinks and catch up with friends.
They have great choices of food and drink. Even though you only order only a drink, they serve some finger food and it's delicious! Nice place, overall :)
This is their basic appetizer, and yet the best one in flushing! They have great service,and the workers are very friendly and bubbly. The place is also very well organized, so it has a vibe for you to enjoy your night feeling comfortable! I would definately come again and again! It is open for anyone anyage!!! 10 out of 10 is not enough!
So- at the moment (2/21/19) there is a promotion for bogo drinks. Aka you get two sojus for $10 which is unfindable in queens atm. Also idk bout everyone else but I am a die hard spam fan and the first free side dish they brought out was fried spam with ketchup & I was super happy. I ordered a food dish which is called lunch box (korean fried rice with veggies and meat) which was bomb. NEVERTHELESS. If you're looking for a spot to chill in flushing this is a chill a** spot with cheap a** drinks.
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Went here last night. Seems new. Friendly staff. The gopchang you can only order from order of at least two. We also got the kimchi jeon.. it was okay. Gopchang was great.The soju prices were great (10) Would return again!
Love this new place! It's a bit small but it's great for large groups and late night drinking. I've tried the kimchi fried rice, ribs and budaejjigae which were delicious! Great portion sizes too. The staff are welcoming. I'll def be back!
**Update: this has been my go-to place every weekend with my friends since the first time I've been!!! LOVE it here! The food is soooooo good! It's worth coming even after the BOGO ended!
The best Korean bar in Flushing. Good selection of drinks and food are excellent. Price is very reasonably too. Highly recommend.
Greatest korean pub located in flushing Kind workers Good vibe Food is also great and reasonable priceWill visit again