Hanshin Pocha Rowland Heights

It’s not best tasting Korean restaurant or the best deal, but it’s definitely one of the most fun place to eat. Be sure to go with at least four people to sample a variety of dishes they have!

I came here with a friend on a Saturday night, since we both had never been here before we ordered what we thought were the must try items. Fried chicken, grilled squid, and fish cake soup. The skin of the fried chicken tasted really good, but the beast part was a little tasteless and dry. The squid was really good, I would highly recommend it. And the fish cake soup tasted really good but you get really thirsty after drinking the soup. I'm guessing there's A Lot of MSG. We tried to have a conversation during our dinner and I ended up screaming my voice out while I tried to talk over their super loud music. Over all a great hangout place to eat and drink beer, just don't try to have a serious conversation there.

Hanshin pocha is the place I wanted to visit because it reminds me of old good days when I and my wife were young. no mistake: hanshin pocha is not what the owner of this franchise allegedly claims to set up, but originally it was a kind of colony of unlicensed temporary street food pubs near hanshin apt. complex in gangnam in seoul during 80's that were torn down around the end of 80's; therefore, called hanshin pocha (snack card). at this time, South Korea was not yet a developed country; and so many people could not afford to have a drink with a proper meal due to the scarce budget. hanshin pocha was aimed at a niche market that offers drinks and meals at affordable prices, especially because, as it was illegal, his business was not taxable. Finally, they have earned too much money, and so the national tax service (corresponding to irs) has been very interested in their business, which means they are "damaged, and the rest is a story. now the owner knows this franchise, of course, the successful business model of the original hanshin pocha: it should be affordable and at the same time good enough to satisfy the customer's appetit and hunger. I am not sure whether it was as successful in the states as the original hanshin pocha was in 80's in South Korea. I ordered five dishes: whole squid, pork bbq and cheese, tomato, seafood Stir-Fry and di rice ball. in the grunde were all sweet and salty: suitable for most customers' palate. I suppose most people who have not wisely grumped would love to eat. but those who, fortunately, have developed their palate to distinguish five tastes would not be happy to have the same taste of all their dressed in a round. I am not so happy with the amount of food. on the first look, their pricing seems reasonable. but if they were 'real' dish in the opposite to 'figural' dish, immediately they would feel how to order more dishes. Moreover, considering that K-Food always comes with different types of banchan, served as an appetit and side-dishes, free, but unfortunately hanshin pocha does not offer at all, I am not inclined to visit this place again. food: 6/10Service: 8/10Interior: 7/10

Good food and chill atmosphere. Would be a fun place to come after work with friends to eat and drink. The portions are not super huge. My friend and I got the pork belly with cheese and fried rice and it was just enough for the two of us and we don't really eat much. Both plates were pretty shallow but we were happy because it filled us up without making us feel overly full and gross. The flavor of the food was good and the service was super quick. I'd suggest ordering the extra cheese with the pork belly because we ran out quick and wished we had more. They warn that it's super spicy but as someone who likes spice but can't handle it I thought it wasn't bad and more like mild spice.

Nice place for soju and Korean bar food! Located in a super busy plaza, parking was hard to find, be prepared to circle around the parking lot! Food- they have a very extensive menu and we love all the dishes we order. The fried rice was flavored and comes in a stone pot which gives it a crispy texture. Pork with cheese was packed with flavor! I suggest to eat this dish right away.. Because the cheese does get hard if you let it sit out too long Drinks- they have a deal for buckets. I also like they give you different cups for each drinks! Servers are super nice and attentive, can't wait to go back soon to try other foods!