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If you're looking for a new and upscale pocha in the DMV area, this spot is an absolute must-visit--especially if you love incredible food, great vibes, and top-tier hospitality. Highly popular among the Asian community, this pocha is truly one of a kind. It's beautifully designed, classy yet welcoming, and surprisingly affordable for the quality and experience it offers.What really sets this place apart is the food. Most bars stick to basic snacks, but here, they serve restaurant-quality dishes that are so good. We came with a group of nine and tried the fries, tteokbokki, rose cream pasta, Busan fish cake soup, and the Oreo flake bingsu. Everything was gone in minutes, but if I had to recommend one thing, the fish cake soup was unreal--the broth was so flavorful, and the portion was super generous!To top it all off, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Josh. He was beyond welcoming, genuinely receptive to feedback, and made sure we had an amazing experience. His commitment to hospitality truly sets this place apart.Whether you're out for drinks, a late-night bite, or a full meal with friends, this pocha delivers on all fronts. Highly, highly recommend!

Came here on a Tuesday night with my boyfriend after seeing an amazing promotion for unlimited appetizers and discounted drinks on Instagram. I'm so glad I stopped by! The vibe in here is super chill and fun. Great for a group of friends.We tried the cheese sticks, fried dumplings, spicy shrimp fondue, and strawberry makgeolli. Everything is so delicious!! Especially the shrimp fondue - it has a delicious smoky taste and is a good level of spice. The makgeolli is like a slushie, really refreshing and not too strong.Service was very friendly, they came immediately every time we pressed the call service button on our tablet. Even with all the free things we got they were so nice to us.Will definitely be back to try more things.

Had a double date with some of my friends at this new Korean spot. They have a wide selection of Korean bar food and drinks. We ended up ordering a variety things to try and it was all really good! Our favorites from the night were the Rose Pasta Chicken (slight sweet and tangy with al dente noodles) and the Tonkatsu (thin crispy battered pork that was very juicy). Drinks were also a very good portion. Great spot to chill with friends and have some good food and drinks. Apps: Fried Cheese Balls and Garlic FriesEntrees: Rose Pasta Chicken, Rose Tteokbokki and Bulgogi PastaSides: TonkatsuDrinks: Earl Grey Highball, Strawberry Highball, Hongchoju

I love how clean this place is! it's a classy dark/dim sort of fancy vibe for a pocha(?) place. I ordered the donkatsu and I loved how crispy and juicy it was but personally thought the donkatsu sauce a bit on the salty side and wish it was pre-cut. Service was fantastic though and food came out fast and server was quick and nice. Love the self ordering system as well.

I normally don't doll out 5 stars on a first visit but I'm 100% a fan. The staff are extremely kind and welcoming. I loved the cute decor and the hangover vending machine. The food is top notch and the prices are really good in this economy! I got the baduk corn cheese and hotpot and it was very very worth it. They used the numbing peppercorn. Pro tip the hotpot can be for three people if you have an appetizer like we did. It was me a plus one so I had to take a lot home. The iPad ordering was also super convenient. The staff would check on you but you could also use the table iPad to get the check and so forth. I will definitely be back!

The mala tang here is worth its value. Like a spicy hot pot with meats and sweet potato noodles and veggies that can feed 3 mouths. Under $25.Came for dinner around 7 but would be a great place for late night vibes with friends.It's a good meet up spot with really nice interior and couches. It seems pretty new (think it opened summer 2024) and is named after the year Korea got its independence.Lots of Korean street food, buldak, rose pasta/tteokbokki options. The buldak takoyaki was nothing special, but it is exactly what you would think (original spicy buldak ramen noodles and 10 takoyaki octopus balls). Your mouth will feel like it's on fire.

I went here with friends after parkour and I absolutely loved the comfy-cozy-fancy-yet-chill ambiance. It's the kind of place you can lounge and slowly drink and graze food with friends with, while chatting or watching K-Pop, you could go on a date here, girls night, guys night, anything. It was absolutely wonderful.The service was wonderful too. We all hated the first bottle of soju, and the waiter quickly suggested a different one and switched it out for us. We got all the stars of the show: shrimp fondu, penne chicken pasta, and Oreo Bingsoo, plus a bonus dish of chicken.This is such a great place to go with a group and just chill and enjoy each other's company.

Yummy and food is reasonably priced, nice atmosphere, the music isn't TOO loud which was great for group convo :)

Love the environment and service!I had a really great time with my friends and family

Service and food were amazing! Enjoyed the ambiance and promptness. Would come again!