K-town Pocha

34 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, United States
+1 212-643-2603
$$$ Korean restaurant
(400 Reviews)

K-town Pocha is a lively Korean restaurant tucked into the heart of K-Town on West 32nd Street, offering a bustling, approachable spot for groups looking to dive into classic Korean comfort food alongside a broad selection of drinks. The restaurant is best suited for nights out with friends, whether you're kicking off an evening or winding down after exploring the city. The atmosphere leans energetic and a bit rowdy, with lively chatter and the clinking of soju glasses filling the air—this is a place where friendly crowds gather to eat, drink, and share plates.

The menu at K-town Pocha covers a broad range of Korean staples, from hearty soups and stews like budae jjongol and kimchi jjigae, to shareable snacks such as tteokbokki, fried chicken wings, and Korean corn cheese. Portions are generous, making it a reliable spot to leave feeling full. Specialty drinks like watermelon and pineapple soju add a refreshing, fruity balance to the savory dishes, complementing the vibrant dining experience. This is not the spot for a quiet meal—expect a fun, casual vibe with an emphasis on sociable dining.

The crowd here is typically groups of friends drawn by the lively buzz and extensive drink menu. Service is friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming environment despite the restaurant’s steady flow of customers. One point to note is that during peak hours or late nights, there may be some pressure to keep to a time limit, especially if you aren’t ordering drinks continuously. However, if you’re planning a spirited evening with plenty of food and shared plates, K-town Pocha fits the bill.

Visiting later in the evening is common, as the atmosphere shifts towards a weekend party feel, but it also works well for an early dinner if you prefer a bit more room to breathe. Whether you’re craving spicy pork over rice, crispy fried chicken, or classic kimchi-jeon, paired with something cold and sweet like their signature soju flavors, this is a spot rooted in the local Korean dining scene with a distinct, lively personality.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Parking
Paid street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

05:10 PM - 01:30 AM

Tuesday

05:10 PM - 01:30 AM

Wednesday

05:10 PM - 01:30 AM

Thursday

05:10 PM - 01:30 AM

Friday

04:10 PM - 03:00 AM

Saturday

04:10 PM - 03:00 AM

Sunday

05:10 PM - 01:30 AM

400 Reviews
Hoai Vu

11 Dec 2025

A nice joint in K-Town that offers a good selection of foods that pairs well with alcohol. The environment is high energy and rowdy, and is a great place to take a group of friends whether you're starting or ending your night there. We got the spicy pork over rice, cheese corn, and tteokbokki. The pork was seasoned well, although I would have preferred it to be more spicy! The small salad on the salad is fresh and acidic which balances out the pork belly. Cheese corn was pretty standard and delicious. My favorite dish was definitely the grilled tteokbokki since I've never had it in this style before! Sticky, sweet glaze and great chewy texture. My girlfriend and I paired the food with a Cass and Kloud. We were so full at the end. Service was great on this occasion. They got us in decently quick on a Saturday night. They did mention a minimum $70 spend which was interesting. Not sure if that's standard or something they were doing that night. We were a little below that, but there wasn't any issues. Servers were attentive throughout our time there.

Monikiux

06 Dec 2025

If I can give 10 stars for service I would do it. Ju (sorry for the bad spelling) was great, he answered all our questions and was checking on us. The food is good, we recommend the tteok-bokki, the wings and the kimchi. We'll be back soon. Thanks.

Alex G

01 Dec 2025

This restaurant is a true gem in K-Town. It has a fantastic energetic and fun vibe, with a full menu and plenty of unique drink options. It's perfect for groups, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely return.

vivi Chanle

29 Nov 2025

Came here for a late-night meal and surprisingly, we had to wait in line for a table. When the host found out we weren’t drinking, they seemed a little disappointed—but hey, we were here for the food! If you’re coming here for dinner or a late-night bite, you’ll definitely leave full, because the portions are huge. You have to order—seriously, don’t miss—the fried chicken, the watermelon soju, and especially the pork knuckles. The pork knuckles were insanely good—oh my god!

Tiffany V

11 Nov 2025

Great casual spot for a late night with a large group! The food hits the spot, and we loved the watermelon and pineapple soju! Just a warning -- despite having plenty of tables free, they really tried hard to get us out by the 90 min limit, despite us ordering a second round of drinks after our meal. We would have happily stayed here for another round rather than go find a different spot.

Simone Brown

20 Oct 2025

KFC has great flavor but should be wayyy crispier. It’s like they skipped the second fry. They were tasty wings but I would not call them Korean fried chicken. Watermelon and pineapple soju were delicioussss though a bit watered down. On a crazy Saturday night staff works hard to make sure every table is taken care of. They forgot part of our party’s order but again it was extremely busy. Bulgogi, pig’s feet, and appetizer combo are all delicious as well

Jocelyn K

30 Sep 2025

For someone who is not the biggest fan of and really sensitive to the gaminess of pork, this is my first time trying pork feet and it immediately became my favorite dish! Everything was so well seasoned. The meat fell apart so easily. Large space for big parties and they were playing some fire edm

Better Food Better Mood

17 Sep 2025

The food was amazing! The Haejang ramyeon hit the spot the yangnyeom chicken and scallion pancake were delicioso and watermelon soju was refreshing albeit very weak (mostly sugar and ice, but good if you don’t want to get drunk) On top of that, great service + music. Out here vibing to the kpop bangers 100% coming back again!

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