5 /5 MomZee Jen: Pocha K in Newark is a hidden gem for Korean Food and Fun!
Instead of going to Gens Korean BBQ, we decided to celebrate my sons graduation at Pocha K--and were so glad we did!
When we arrived, the restaurant was still closed, but they opened just a few minutes later. Since it was a weekday, we had the whole place to ourselves for nearly an hour. We took the chance to snap some photos in the adorable corner on the right side of the restaurant, decorated with flowers, light-up angel wings, and a fun photo booth backdrop.
We were warmly welcomed by Yuri, who was incredibly sweet and accommodating. When she found out we were celebrating a graduation, she surprised us with complimentary drinks--three canned sodas and a bottle of soju. Such a thoughtful gesture!
Ordering was a breeze with the tablet on our table. We tried a variety of dishes, and everything was delicious and reasonably priced.
I asked about the karaoke room, and since it was a quiet day, Yuri generously offered it to us free of charge for an hour (normally its $100/hour on busy days, not consumable). The room was huge, the sound system was great, and they had a solid selection of up-to-date songs. It was the perfect way to cap off our celebration.
Ill definitely be coming back--great food, great service, and a fun vibe all around!
Tip: I prefer the Boneless Chicken with the Soy Garlic Sauce on the side so the chicken stays crispy longer. Also the Beef Bulgogi is perfectly seasoned and not too sweet, just the way I like it.