Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–1 AM |
| Monday | 5:30 PM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3450 E El Camino Real #101, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: (408) 564-5370
Website: http://hongdaesantaclara.com/
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Reviews
Helen Yamamoto
Excellent food and service with some of the latest hours available in the area! A friend was visiting and performing nearby, and Hong Dae Pocha was one of the only places we could find that was open! We were actually referred by a hot pot spot that rejected us because of the late hour
Service at Hong Dae Pocha was great, the food was delicious, and the kitchen was fast. It’s been hard for me to find decent Korean food in Northern California, especially spots that are open late, and I’ll definitely be recommending this place to friends.
I can’t wait to come back and try more than just the chicken wings and bulgogi, both of which were delicious! We also maybe had three bottles of mango soju, which was also tasty!
… moreService at Hong Dae Pocha was great, the food was delicious, and the kitchen was fast. It’s been hard for me to find decent Korean food in Northern California, especially spots that are open late, and I’ll definitely be recommending this place to friends.
I can’t wait to come back and try more than just the chicken wings and bulgogi, both of which were delicious! We also maybe had three bottles of mango soju, which was also tasty!
Rosy Lam
This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. We were a group of four, but the receipt falsely listed us as six guests. I even have a Boomerang video showing there were only four of us. On top of that, they added a 20% service charge ( just for 4 customers) without any warning—no mention of it on the menu, and the staff never informed us. It felt dishonest and sneaky.
What really ruined the night was the service. The Korean waitress with short hair completely ignored us. We tried multiple times to politely get her attention just to ask for a spoon, but she looked right at us and went back to scrolling on her phone. The restaurant wasn’t even busy—only a few other tables were occupied—so there was no excuse. When she brought our food, she spilled water all over the table, didn’t apologize, and didn’t even try to clean it up. It genuinely felt like we weren’t welcome there.
We came to celebrate a friend’s big achievement, and instead left feeling frustrated and disrespected. The food didn’t help either. The seafood pancake was overloaded with onions and barely had any seafood. The corn cheese was watery—the worst I’ve ever had—and the rice cakes were limp and overcooked. Worst of all, I ended up with diarrhea later that night.
This place is overpriced, overrated, and seriously disappointing. We will not be coming back.
… moreWhat really ruined the night was the service. The Korean waitress with short hair completely ignored us. We tried multiple times to politely get her attention just to ask for a spoon, but she looked right at us and went back to scrolling on her phone. The restaurant wasn’t even busy—only a few other tables were occupied—so there was no excuse. When she brought our food, she spilled water all over the table, didn’t apologize, and didn’t even try to clean it up. It genuinely felt like we weren’t welcome there.
We came to celebrate a friend’s big achievement, and instead left feeling frustrated and disrespected. The food didn’t help either. The seafood pancake was overloaded with onions and barely had any seafood. The corn cheese was watery—the worst I’ve ever had—and the rice cakes were limp and overcooked. Worst of all, I ended up with diarrhea later that night.
This place is overpriced, overrated, and seriously disappointing. We will not be coming back.
J H
TLDR: Pricey but worth it for delicious Korean food. Service can be hit or miss, ambiance varies, but the dishes are flavorful. Favorites include the Kimchi Bossam and Tteokbokki.
I’ll be honest, this place is on the pricey side, but the food is consistently delicious every time I visit. The only downside is I can’t come as often as I’d like since the cost is higher than most Korean spots. Still, it’s worth it, so just a heads-up if you’re planning to come.
The service can be hit or miss. Sometimes attentive, other times you’ll need to flag someone down. The ambiance is usually laid back, though it depends on the day and crowd size.
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Kimchi Bossam (19 or 21) – Hell yes!
Seasoned Raw Crab in Spicy House Sauce (25) – Messy and complicated, but not the main event.
Tteokbokki – Delicious.
… moreI’ll be honest, this place is on the pricey side, but the food is consistently delicious every time I visit. The only downside is I can’t come as often as I’d like since the cost is higher than most Korean spots. Still, it’s worth it, so just a heads-up if you’re planning to come.
The service can be hit or miss. Sometimes attentive, other times you’ll need to flag someone down. The ambiance is usually laid back, though it depends on the day and crowd size.
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Kimchi Bossam (19 or 21) – Hell yes!
Seasoned Raw Crab in Spicy House Sauce (25) – Messy and complicated, but not the main event.
Tteokbokki – Delicious.
Conrad Paz
Happened upon this place by accident. Noticed the grand opening sign and decided to give it a try. Very simple decor, with a few TV screens scattered about playing k-pop videos. Food was good, especially liked the rice cakes and fried chicken was outstanding. Service was helpful, albeit a little slow.
… moreLisa Huang
A cozy little restaurant with pretty good Korean food. We came here for the raw marinated crab which is hard to find. Definitely not as fresh and tasty as what you’d get in Korea and maybe even LA but overall pretty good. The tteokbokki side and fish cake soup were pretty good. The fried chicken was not as good as some other places in the area though.
… moreWook Chung
The word “pocha” in Korean means a late-night alcohol plus comfort food on the street. You do not go to a pocha for proper meals. You go there for food that goes well with beer and soju. And that is exactly what Hong Dae Pocha delivers in Santa Clara.
“Hong Dae” itself refers to a famous area in Seoul near Hongik University where there are plenty of nightlife, bars, and food and is an iconic tourist attraction. So the owners calling their store Hong Dae Pocha sets it up for a high standard to be authentic to serve the late night crowd.
HDP (Hong Dae Pocha) has a great lineup of food that you’d commonly expect with draft beer and soju. Keep in mind that this is a bar before restaurant. So whatever you order, you shouldn’t be expecting dining-first Korean cuisine. What you should expect is a diverse selection of “tapas” that can be enjoyed with a group of friends over drinks.
We have chicken gangjung – phenomenal I would say, as well as corn-cheese, and a few other dishes. Most were exceptional and went well with the draft beer we had. Some, like komjanguh, was quite “off” and we didn’t know what to make of it. But as you can imagine, between good friends, and beer, everything is jolly and forgiven.
Service was pretty poor – they seldom took notice of us despite we being seated in the center of the restaurant. And notably, they forgot a couple dishes. But again, compared to other Korean bars and nightlife here in South Bay (which isn’t much), HDP truly is outstanding.
Will absolutely return.
… more“Hong Dae” itself refers to a famous area in Seoul near Hongik University where there are plenty of nightlife, bars, and food and is an iconic tourist attraction. So the owners calling their store Hong Dae Pocha sets it up for a high standard to be authentic to serve the late night crowd.
HDP (Hong Dae Pocha) has a great lineup of food that you’d commonly expect with draft beer and soju. Keep in mind that this is a bar before restaurant. So whatever you order, you shouldn’t be expecting dining-first Korean cuisine. What you should expect is a diverse selection of “tapas” that can be enjoyed with a group of friends over drinks.
We have chicken gangjung – phenomenal I would say, as well as corn-cheese, and a few other dishes. Most were exceptional and went well with the draft beer we had. Some, like komjanguh, was quite “off” and we didn’t know what to make of it. But as you can imagine, between good friends, and beer, everything is jolly and forgiven.
Service was pretty poor – they seldom took notice of us despite we being seated in the center of the restaurant. And notably, they forgot a couple dishes. But again, compared to other Korean bars and nightlife here in South Bay (which isn’t much), HDP truly is outstanding.
Will absolutely return.
Dharma M
One of the newest Korean restaurants in Sunnyvale. Looks like it is a family-run business. Inside is pretty cozy. Some of the items on the menu are unique like spicy chicken feet. The are plenty items in the menu. It is good if you go with a group so you can try many items. The kimchi bossam is really good. The meat is tender. The kimchi has oyster. Pricewise it is a bit high. The service is good.
… moreLeng Ooi
We had their spicy topokki, clam soup, seafood pancake, grilled squid and fried whole chicken. Every dish was done well, impressed with their seafood pancake, crispy outside and moist inside. Perfectly seasoned. They don’t provide banchan at the table. Slight disappointment.
… moreJesús Prudente-Barajas
Had a late night bite here. Definitely like how late the place stays open, makes for a great alternative to the greasy all-night fast food restaurants. Our waiter was attentive and got us all we needed. The food was delicious, I got the Spam Kimchi Rice.
The only downside is that everything here is so expensive, so be prepared to share a plate or bring some dough.
… moreThe only downside is that everything here is so expensive, so be prepared to share a plate or bring some dough.
Justin Kim
I was surprised to see an extra 20% added as a “service charge,” especially since there were only two of us. Make sure to hold on to your receipt, as you’ll need it when you dispute the charge. When I called to ask about it, the staff was also unhelpful and came across as rude. The food was mediocre.
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