Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea at Pocha Baekjubu, formerly Jumong Pocha! Located in Fort Lee, New Jersey, our restaurant and bar offers an authentic taste of Korean cuisine. Indulge in delicious dishes in a lively atmosphere, perfect for a memorable night out. Discover a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds straight to Korea!
Daniel Harper
This is definitely more of a late-night spot.
We ordered the hot pot, and I have to say it looked much better than it ate. The top layer had some thinly sliced beef, but underneath it was mostly bean sprouts. I’ll admit I’m not a big bean sprout person.
If you’re looking to take photos, this is probably a good dish to order. But if you’re coming late at night actually looking for a satisfying meal, I wouldn’t really recommend it.
Service was also very limited. The server came by twice ,once to take our order and once to drop off the check. When I had questions about how to eat the dish, I looked around and couldn’t find any staff nearby.
It has its place, but it didn’t quite deliver as a full dining experience.
… moreE Dado (Erich D.)
Great experience, awesome food, and the staff are super friendly. The atmosphere is very chill and they’re open late. The owner even came out and schooled us on how to cook shabu shabu properly. Highly recommended, it’s also kid friendly and they’ll be open during lunch hours during the summer season. The patrons there won’t cause a ruckus and it’s a great crowd all around.
… moreMaia Papaya
I came for the beef tartare noodle but every dish ended up being a hit. The earl grey highball and the potato sticks were the best!! We couldn’t stop eating the potato sticks even though we were super full.
… moreChris Leung
We got here at 7 on a Saturday. It was strange that only 1 table was occupied, so I was a little nervous that this place was not going to be good. We sat down in one of the booths. The decor was interesting that it feels like sitting in some local restaurant in inner city of Seoul. The menu on the wall was all Korean. Most of the seat seem to be torn. However, they are still comfortable to sit in. It was a little too dark to me at first but my eyes adjusted to it later and was fine.
We ordered a spicy stir fry port with octopus. The taste was delicious but did not have a lot of pork. The octopus was a little undercooked. But it was fine. Then we have the fiery chicken with cheese. It was tasty, even the rice that came with it. My wife said the chicken was a little dry. But I am fine with it. The seafood pancake was delicious. Crispy and good taste. Lastly, we have the chicken feet. It was a little sweet at first but then was very spicy. I really liked the taste. The servers left us a lone until we call them. And they were polite. So, I am happy.
All in all, I was very satisfied but with a few deficiencies in the food, I cannot give them perfect score.
… moreJames Wang
A highlight of dining in Port Lee. The food here is delicious, the staff friendly, and the ambiance of the place served as a great place to meet friends, talk loudly, and enjoy a good night.
I would recommend their Seafood Pancake, which is perfectly crispy, their corn cheese, and their fried chicken. While the army soup is good, I found the taste to be a little on the sour side and not worth the price.
… moreangel scheri
The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious! We had the grapefruit soju and raspberry wine, along with fried dumplings and steamed squid. Everything was fantastic, and arrived quickly! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone 🙂 I will definitely be returning in the future!
… moreRobert Marmorstein
This location is one of the coolest in Fort Lee. All of the tables have such a cool design as pictured. The food is geared towards sharing, which makes it ideal to bring friends too. We had the Cheese Buldak (fire chicken with cheese), and the rice balls. Both were honestly incredible. Also, I found out the rice balls are even better if you add hot honey, which we did later when we got home. Can’t wait to go back to drink a little and have food!
… morePhilip Miu
Great food and good value for your money. We were hesitant to try this place at first because it is a pocha and we brought our two kids here, but actually lots of other people brought their family here. We came up during a weekday night and there was plenty of street parking around, and the service was fast. We will definitely come again.
… morePauline L
Great place and food! My friend and I went to a concert in NY and stopped by Saturday at midnight for a bite before heading home. I saw a lot of good reviews about the seafood pancake, and they weren’t wrong. Fresh, and crispy on the outside! Love! I tried gopchang gui for the first time and it was good too.
… moreRorpin Dong
You won’t hear any sounds outside of the restaurant. Once step in, you’ll be showered with all kind if sounds. Music, people chatting, water dropping, utensils clashing and food aroma. Festive everyday.
They open at 5pm, serve till 3 in the morning. Dishes are not what I expected in traditional korean restaurant, so is the vibe!
Beverage including soju , soda and water.i believe beer is also served too.
Very interesting place both from food aspect and/or décor.
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