Pocha House – Korean
Stepping into this vibrant Korean gastropub feels like entering a neon-lit Seoul street market, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling grills and the hum of spirited conversation. Tables are crowded with indulgent comfort foods, from the dramatic rise of a fluffy volcano steamed egg to the irresistible crunch of Hot Cheetos corn cheese and golden-brown kimchi pancakes. It is a place built for communal celebration, where sharing a nostalgic doshirak lunchbox or a platter of savory gizzards turns a simple meal into an electric, late-night experience.
1910 Q Street, 95811 https://pochahouse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, sugar-free, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 4:00 PM - 1:30 AM
What diners are saying
Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and the beautifully presented salads, which reviewers highlight for being perfectly prepared. Diners frequently mention the polite and attentive service, noting that staff are particularly helpful when offering menu recommendations. Celebrated for its inviting feel and high-quality presentation, the experience leaves visitors eager to return and explore more of the menu.
Menu
Bites for Booze
- Corn Cheese - $12: Sweet corn w/ torched cheese on a sizzling plate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hot Cheetos Corn Cheese - $14: Sweet corn w/ torched cheese & hot cheetos on a sizzling plate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ssamjang Platter - $8: Cucumber & carrot sticks w/ salty soybean dipping paste Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mandu - $10: Fried beef dumplings w/ soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Gizzards - $16: Battered & fried gizzards w/ green onion, sesame seeds & 3 dipping sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stir Fried Gizzards - $15: Stir fried gizzards w/ onion, jalapeno, green onion & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Kimchi Pancake - $13: Savory kimchi pancake w/ soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $18: Korean style fried rice w/ spam, kimchi & fried egg w/ green onion, sesame oil & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Volcano Steamed Egg - $9: Steamed egg souffle w/ green onion, sesame oil & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Doshirak - $13: Korean shaken lunch box w/ rice, fresh kimchi, spam cubes, fried egg, crushed seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds & spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Anju Platter - $13: Dried filefish, dried & shredded squid, seaweed & salted peanuts w/ tobasco mayo dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins
- French Fries - $7: Deep fried french fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Garlic Fries - $9: Fries w/ garlic & parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bulgogi Fries - $15: Fries w/ bulgogi, kimchi, garlic/kimchi mayo, green onion & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Noods
- Rose' Pasta - $19: Spaghetti noodles with rose' tomato cream sauce, shrimp & parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kimchi Karbonara - $18: Spaghetti noodles w/ bacon, kimchi, carbonara sauce & parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gungjung Tteokbokki - $19: Stir fried rice cakes w/ bulgogi, onion, bell pepper, carrot & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tteokbokki - $16: Spicy rice cake w/ fish cake, onion, hard boiled egg, green onion & sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Soups
- Pocha Shin Ramen - $9: Instant Shin Ramen w/ spam, egg, onion, rice cake & green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Odeng Tang - $17: Soup w/ fish cake skewers & green onion w/ soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Soon Dubu Jjigae (Beef) - $18: Spicy silken tofu soup w/ onions, green onion & egg served w/ rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Soon Dubu Jjigae (Pork) - $18: Spicy silken tofu soup w/ onions, green onion & egg served w/ rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Soon Dubu Jjigae (Vegetarian) - $17: Spicy silken tofu soup w/ onions, green onion & egg served w/ rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Budae Jjigae - $25: Spicy army base soup w/ rice cake, hot dog, spam, tofu, kimchi, ramen noodle, onion & american cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- Pork Belly Salad - $17: Cabbage, Korean chives, perilla leaves, pork belly, onion, sesame seeds & vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Pocha Salad - $16: Salad w/ soba noodles, romaine, cucumber, carrot, seaweed, green onion, fried egg w/ gochujang vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Meats
- Spicy KFC - $19: Fried chicken wings tossed in sweet & spicy sauce w/ green onion & sesame seeds w/ side of cabbage salad, pickled radish & pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Soy Garlic KFC - $19: Fried chicken wings tossed in soy garlic sauce w/ green onion & sesame seeds w/ side of cabbage salad, picked radish & pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bulgogi - $20: Marinated stir fried beef & onions w/ green onion, sesame seeds, side of rice & side of kimchi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Pork Bulgogi - $20: Spicy marinated pork & jalapenos on a bed of sizzling onions w/ green onions, sesame seeds, side of rice & side of kimchi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Donkasu - $18: Breaded & deep fried pork w/ donkasu sauce, side of rice & cabbage salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fire Booty Booldak - $24: Spicy chicken w/ jalapeno on a bed of tator tots & torched cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Vegetarian
- KFT (Spicy) - $16: Korean fried tofu w/ sesame seeds, green onion, pickled radish & pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- KFT (Soy Garlic) - $16: Korean fried tofu w/ sesame seeds, green onion, pickled radish & pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Veg-Chi Fried Rice - $17: Vegetarian kimchi fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Veg Tteokbokki (Spicy) - $15: Rice cakes w/ onion, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper & sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Veg Tteokbokki (Stir Fried Soy) - $15: Rice cakes w/ onion, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper & sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Veggie Mandu - $10: Vegetarian dumplings w/ soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sides
- Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Kimchi - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Pickled Radish - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Pickled Jalapeno - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Ramen Noodle Add-on - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Flat Glass Noodle Add-on - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Seaweed Rolls Add-on - $3 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cheese Add-on - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pocha House
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, and high-protein options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Korean gastropub stands out for its high-quality presentation, attentive service, and unique dishes like Hot Cheetos corn cheese.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Pocha House is a budget-friendly ($) Korean gastropub offering an affordable dining experience for its guests.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Hot Cheetos corn cheese, volcano steamed egg, kimchi pancakes, ssamjang platters, and nostalgic doshirak lunchboxes.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include volcano steamed egg, Hot Cheetos corn cheese, kimchi pancakes, beautifully presented salads, and the nostalgic doshirak lunchbox.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Pocha House is a vibrant, neon-lit Korean gastropub featuring a welcoming, communal atmosphere inspired by Seoul street markets.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the welcoming atmosphere, polite and attentive service, and beautifully presented salads which reviewers highlight as perfectly prepared.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy this vibrant Korean gastropub through communal celebration, sharing indulgent comfort foods like Hot Cheetos corn cheese and volcano steamed eggs.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This vibrant Korean gastropub features a neon-lit Seoul street market atmosphere with unique dishes like Hot Cheetos corn cheese and volcano steamed eggs.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Pocha House has a website at https://pochahouse.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.