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Korean Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Koreatown, New York
This Korean restaurant is famous for their soju. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Water melon soju is a must!"(89 Tips)
"Get the budae jigae to share."(6 Tips)
"Had the Budae Jjigae and watermelon soju."(5 Tips)
"Try the Seafood Pancake - (via @Foodspotting)"(5 Tips)
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168 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- watermelon soju
- budae jigae
- spicy food
- good for groups
- budae jjigae
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Prathmesh JadhavAugust 11, 2013It's amusing to see how every server serves every customer.. The watermelon soju is awesome.. Will surely return.UpvoteDownvote
Joyce ChongFebruary 25, 2015Watermelon soju + kimchi pancake is all you need. Maybe some dukbokki tooUpvoteDownvote
Yvonne WooNovember 16, 2014Best place for a authentic Korean meal in ktown. I fx king love NYCUpvoteDownvote
CeliaSeptember 8, 2012Can't leave without trying the watermelon Soju! It's a perfect combo with any of the casseroles.UpvoteDownvote
Sean StenstromFebruary 25, 2014Korean place upstairs. Get the watermelon cocktail and the soldier soup.UpvoteDownvote
Jjam Pong Tang here is off the hook. Pair with some Soju, and the night can't get any better!UpvoteDownvote
Harish KrishnaOctober 1, 2014Definitely get the Budae jjigai and scallion pancake as an appetizer!UpvoteDownvote
The buddae jigae, squid stuffed with spicy pork, and the watermelon soju has me coming back again and again.Upvote1Downvote
christineOctober 21, 2012Watermelon Soju and budaejjigae are the best things to get here! ESP the jjigae! ❤UpvoteDownvote
Brian ChristopherJuly 16, 2014Get the squid stuffed with pork belly. And don't tip the waitstaff they're all dicks.UpvoteDownvote
Galen MarchettiDecember 25, 2017Late night soju and Korean barbecue / pancakes. Great way to end a long nightUpvoteDownvote
- Gabriel HayesOctober 22, 2015Open late nights. Perfect for a glorious late night feast.Upvote1Downvote
Rushaine McBeanMarch 24, 2014The only sing "Happy Birthday" if you spend at least $100.Upvote1Downvote
Favorite spot in Ktown - can't go wrong with friends here - make sure to do watermelon soju race one dayUpvoteDownvote
JANICE💯October 25, 2014Generous food portion will keep bringing you back to this venue. Soju not limited to Koreans so bottoms up.UpvoteDownvote
Long CaoJune 7, 2012Get the watermelon soju and the spicy stew with hot dogs and spam!Upvote3Downvote
Gaby KirschnerMay 24, 2015Food is quite pricey, so go on a full(er) stomach and just order the watermelon soju.UpvoteDownvote- Lee SimpsonOctober 11, 2015The place is insane. Make sure you know what your getting before you order.UpvoteDownvote
Justin ChoyNovember 9, 2015#1 after party haunt. Always hit this place up after a night of bad decisions.Upvote1Downvote
Leah LiDecember 14, 2014Watermelon soju all day err day. And their budaejjigae is deliciousssUpvote1Downvote
- Teddy LuOctober 18, 2015came in here with friends this evening...the waiter got our order wrong and brought out a dish we didn't want. when we told the waiter, he gave us the silent treatment for two uncomfortable minutesUpvoteDownvote
John CookMay 9, 2011Budae jijage is a must. Also try the pig intestine :) oh and they accept amex!Upvote1Downvote
Alex RobertsonApril 4, 2022fine? Not a huge fan of the barebones 2nd floor koreatown bar thingUpvoteDownvote
JR -May 31, 2014This place introduced me to the goodness of budae jigae and watermelon soju.UpvoteDownvote
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Pocha 32 is a Korean Pub located in the epicenter of Koreatown,...(Show more)
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
(212) 279-1876
View menu on http://pocha32.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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