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Pocha 32

Korean Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Koreatown, New York

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Pocha 32

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Ranked #4 for squid in New York
The soju at Pocha 32 is a can't miss
"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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budae jigae
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Hillary YuanJuly 30, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Yogurt soju & watermelon soju 👌🏻
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Gabriel HayesOctober 22, 2015
5% discount if you pay in cash.
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Andrew WongMay 19, 2019
Yakult soju is really good
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SolMarch 8, 2019
Watermelon!
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Jenya LeeMay 26, 2016
Must try seafood pancake!
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Carissa GApril 7, 2013
The seafood pancake is absolutely delicious!
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Mandar MFebruary 24, 2018
Sharing is caring
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Bea ArcegaOctober 15, 2013
The watermelon soju is soooo yummy!
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Renny SaldanhaFebruary 21, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Kimchi scallion pancake ftw
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Brian O'HaganJanuary 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Watermelon soju is perfect during the summertime!
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Mike WadheraApril 8, 2012
Kim chi scallion pancake + Nakhichevan (spicy octopus)
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Kevin PhanAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The watermelon sawa...add extra soju
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Marielisa ArguetaOctober 10, 2013
You HAVE to get the soju watermelon.
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Danley HuApril 4, 2015
Two words : watermelon soju
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Michelle HsuDecember 6, 2014
Great food and awesome service!
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Mesh. ~May 15, 2013
Every thing here is cheap but the food 👎
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Billy Kuan-yin ChenMay 19, 2014
Famous for watermelon soju. Too crowded and not very comfortable space.
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Danny ChooDecember 21, 2013
Their ramen here is pretty good~
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AnissaSeptember 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Two words: watermelon soju! 🍉🍶
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hoey parkAugust 10, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Sizzling Chicken Gizzards. Extra spicy. Trust me, I'm the mayor.
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M. K.August 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The budaejigae is no joke. Koreans love it!
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Pas PvDecember 18, 2013
With Toony ✌️️😁
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Sharon ChenJune 10, 2009
Order the watermelon soju with the ramen noodles with duk bok gi! It's so good especially at 2am after drinking and partying all night.
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Andrea SamuelsenJune 10, 2013
Get it, sooo good
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Danny ChooDecember 21, 2013
One of places less strict about id check
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John P.November 7, 2013
Bring your white friends.
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Manoj KintaliAugust 26, 2013
Try the Watermelon Soju
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Tom NguyenJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Water melon soju is a must!
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SandyApril 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Budaejigae & kimchi pajeon, all day every day!
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Dikyi UkyabAugust 7, 2014
Watermelons soju, BBQ beef
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Corin LianidesMay 2, 2009
order the kimchi pajeon (pancake) and a bottle of soju--maybe some jiggae! great Korean tent bar atmosphere in K-town.
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Charley MaSeptember 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the watermelon soju!
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Kat 🐱June 8, 2016
Pineapple soju.
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yusi xieJuly 7, 2014
Love the feel here.
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Monica TMarch 17, 2012
Budae jigae is my fav here!
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Christina ChenDecember 9, 2016
Watermelon soju
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John BigbooteNovember 18, 2013
abovE cellphone store 2nd flr 15w32
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Andrew DittmanJuly 6, 2014
Fantastic food
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Ryan Zhang 🤪December 31, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Rabboki with spam!
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Tiffany PerezAugust 22, 2015
Watermelon bowl!
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HelenJuly 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bring a valid US ID!! They will not serve any alcohol to the table unless you all have a valid US ID.
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Richard DinhAugust 12, 2014
Watermelon soju!
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Nick FaheyOctober 14, 2013
Get the soup
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TiffanyAugust 11, 2015
Pineapple soju
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Liana LauDecember 4, 2011
Come early for a fun dinner with a friend. :)
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Mike O'DeaAugust 20, 2011
Get the watermelon soju thing. Party.
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FoodspottingJanuary 13, 2011
Try the Scallion Pancake With Kimchi
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Manoj SOctober 11, 2010
Soju Coke Bomb: soju bomb with a shot of coke below the soju
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Jeanie JangAugust 22, 2014
Watermelon soju
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Mary PMay 6, 2013
If you're not Korean, don't expect to be seated right away... I guess.
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