Kong Pocha

What a welcome to an authentic Korean bar experience. Walking into the restaurant there were several people waiting in the standby area for seating. The staff attentively greeted us and advised the wait time with be roughly 20-25 minutes. Shorter than expected we were able to get seated and scanned the QR code to access the menus. The layout of the restaurant did give street bar vibes with moderate decor consistent to what you can find in Seoul or Chunchoen. The crowd was mostly Asian in the 20-30 age range. They corn cheese was super creamy, gooey, and tasty as it was served on a cast iron skillet to the table. *Bonus* the staff understood Korean drinking games and spectated and provided options to try which added to the authenticity of Korean bar experience. Be ready to have a spoon, Soju, and beer handy. The brisket was prepared in the kitchen opposed to being made at the table. Didn't matter as it was super tasty and loaded with veggies. This is one of the rare times it was season compared to the uncooked table side brisket what you have to add your own seasonings. The star of the show was the chicken. One you get a huge portion of chicken and I do encourage you to do the bone in over boneless. The cut of the chicken was not a standard breakdown so you had better bites and more symmetrical pieces. The server did us a favor and brought the sweet and sour on the side so we were able to try the chicken both ways. It was well seasoned, very hot, juicy, crunchy, and tender. Lastly, I finished off the evening with the popsicle which you can select from many options in the freezer. I really like this restaurant and I would give them a 4.6 of 5 star rating. Can't wait to go back!!!!

I've now become a semi-regular here and boy I gotta tell ya the food is worth it every time. Normally I'd order the Bulgogi Cupbap and my boyfriend with get the Chicken Cupbab. Both entrees are always so delicious, everything is cooked to perfection. I'd typically spend about $35 each time. To be honest, each portion of both meals is enough for two. I have gotten the tteokbokki once and personally I'm not the audience for it; it's still cooked very well though. I will say though this restaurant CAN get a little pricey if you take advantage of the kbbq selections or some of their other meal choices. But their more simple dishes can be really affordable.The service is pretty good as well, it's very simple and easy going. I will say one thing though it is a little difficult when it comes to checking out, there isn't a specific waitress/waiter, so it's a little confusing. The style of the establishment is really homey, if you're familiar with traditional kbbq then you'll agree when I say it's pretty close to the real thing. Very nice late dining spot

From the outside I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit dark inside with low warm lighting. They seated us in a back corner which had less light than the corner across but it wasn't terrible. Menus are available via QRcode so we love the sustainability. I went here for a date night and it was super chill. The staff didn't really bother you too much throughout your dining. They gave you the instructions and gave you a lot of time to decide on what to eat and they answered any questions you might have. The food came out super quick. I honestly think it took less than 15m for the food to be served after ordering. Their food was really tasty and fresh. They also gave ALOT so the money is worth the portions. I ordered the Sweet Chili Chicken Cup-BAP, it was more sweet than chili. Still was good nonetheless. They also gave an assortment of toppings or additional adds like kimchi, pickle radish, etc. by it self it was great however the kimchi wasn't my fav because it had a bit of a kick to it. Overall I would rate this place a 7.5/10.

I got the boneless sweet and spicy fried chicken ($25.99). It came with fries and a salad. The chicken was very good - crispy and flavorful. They also gave a 4 complimentary side dishes of kimchi, pickled radish, tofu with a chili sauce, and green beans and cabbage. That was nice to eat while we waited for our chicken to arrive. Our server was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. The kitchen is open until midnight so I can see how it is a very popular spot for college students, which seems to be most of their customers. In terms of the ambiance, it was very casual. There is a bar up front with Korean BBQ plates. They also have there own private parking lot, which is a plus!

This was one of the few spots that were open late night after a concert in Baltimore.- Rice Cake + Dumpling Soup- Spicy Pork Hot Stone BibimbapBoth of the entrees were decent for a late night meal otherwise it does not stand out compared to other Korean restaurants. The service was good even though it was very busy that night because almost everyone came from the concert nearby. The exterior near the parking lot looks kind of sketchy, but the interior has a unique bar vibe.

Grabbed dinner here the other night. I used to frequent this location a decade ago when it was under different ownership. The true Korean BBQ experience is gone.You can order some other Korean dishes. We got the bulgogi which was good, the other steak dish which was just ok, the seafood pancake was truly bland and underwhelming, and the beef tofu soup which was great. I was disappointed both in the variety of banchan. The ambiance is very casual and they have a parking lot next door

Kong is such an asian classic in the charles village area, especially for college students. modeled after a classic Korean late night bar, this is the perfect place for a casual dinner, getting drinks, or 2am bites. It's a default option for many craving asian food and for good reason! Known for their fried chicken, this visit had me ordering three different portions of it.the galbi sauced fried chicken is incredible. crispy, crunchy, juicy, sweet, tinged with sourness, and savory, it's an excellent option for greasy food lovers. It's controversial for food lovers to order bone in vs Boneless, but the boneless option at Kong is excellent and packs a comparable amount of flavor because they use chicken thighs.the cream omurice with fried chicken was also delicious, with a savory cream layered with soft eggs and seasoned rice. i will say having a bit more sauce would have been great but that's being very nitpickythe spicy chicken with cheese is something i've never had but it was very good! chargrilling the chicken brought a smokey element unique to this dish on the menu, and while i'm usually a proponent of fried over grilled, this dish goes toe to toe with the rest of the spread. I think having a pickle on the side would take this to an 11/10 as it's very rich but still incredibly tasty.Lastly the cheese tteobboki was not the star of the show but offered carbs for our meal. i think it's a bit too saucy though and it's a little bit grainy, but flavor wise it's very balanced with the spice, salt, and sweetness. i wish there were more fish cakes in addition to the quantity of rice, especially for the price, but oh well.Service for this place is all business, it's pretty standard although sometimes can be a little iffy in terms of speed. I think the menu is also on the pricier side for korean food but the flavors make it very justifiable if you have a little dough to spend. Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for good asian food!

All I can say is WOW! If you're looking for authentic Korean food in a hyper local Bmore setting, this is the place for you. The CM of Baltimore took me here after an event and I'm so happy she did. This spot is open late on Thursdays. I love the intimate setting and all the film posters in Korean on the wall.We were seated quickly and given tasty banchan. My friend highly recommended this secret menu item that was a combo. I opted for the original version of it and was able to try so many different delicious things on their menu from this. I had incredible fried chicken, a fried egg on rice, and another delicious BBQ type dish. It was so much food I was able to take some home for the next day. I also tried their amazing corn cheese. It was sweet gooey deliciousness. My friend adored her kimchi fried rice. I highly recommend checking out this local gem.

Easily one of the best places for food in Baltimore. If you don't know about pochas, it serves Korean food and is open until late night. Service is quick and food is delicious. Great for hanging out with friends before or after a night out! Would recommend the honey butter friend chicken and their pancakes. And always with with a bottle of soju. Come with friends and have a good time with great food!

Really unique dining experience with some awesome Korean comfort food. The kko kko fried chicken was phenomenal and a huge portion! Excellent service, very attentive and nice staff. Love the decor and ambiance. I would highly recommend and will definitely be back!