Masil Pocha

About

Cozy indoor pocha tucked away in Bangi-dong, cherished by locals for homemade dumplings, mild dumpling hotpot, and outdoor alleyway vibes.

Tucked into the quieter backstreets of Songpa’s Bangi-dong food alley, Masil Pocha is a quintessential neighborhood indoor pocha that thrives entirely on word-of-mouth appeal. Marked by a retro exterior featuring the folksy greeting "Chinguya, Masil Gaja" ("Friend, let's take a stroll"), the compact tavern channels an unpretentious, old-school atmosphere. When the weather cooperates, the owner sets out a single outdoor plastic table alongside the building, offering a slightly sloped, open-air drinking spot with an unexpected view of the towering Lotte World Tower. The kitchen is anchored by the hands-on craft of its proprietor, who makes staples from scratch rather than reaching for pre-packaged ingredients. The centerpiece of the menu is the mandu jeongol (dumpling hot pot). Unlike mass-produced commercial versions, the dumplings are rolled and folded daily by hand, yielding thin, neat skins packed with a classic home-style kimchi filling. Cooked alongside tofu, enoki mushrooms, crown daisy, and leeks in an unadorned, mild broth, the hot pot carries a gently spiced warmth without overwhelming saltiness or heavy heat. Those settling in for a straightforward drink often order the grilled samgyeopsal (pork belly) or golden blocks of pan-fried tofu, but the true test of the owner’s kitchen shows in the complimentary banchan. Every table receives a chilled, slushed bowl of dongchimi (radish water kimchi) that brings a sweet, tangy bite between sips of soju, alongside freshly made baechu-geotjeori and vibrant, crisp green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi) that guests frequently ask to replenish. Whether stopping in for a casual pork belly dinner or pulling up a chair late into the evening over a bubbling pot of broth, Masil Pocha delivers the comforts of an authentic, seasoned neighborhood hideaway.

Menu

• Dumpling Hotpot만두전골₩30,000
• Pork Belly삼겹살₩15,000
• Gochujang Pork Bulgogi고추장불고기₩25,000
• 매운닭발₩18,000
• Grilled Hagfish꼼장어₩18,000
• Fried Chicken Gizzards똥집₩13,000
• Fried Shrimp새우튀김₩20,000
• Stuffed Fried Peppers고추튀김₩20,000
• French Fries감자튀김₩20,000
• Assorted Sausages모듬소세지₩20,000

Opening hours

Open until the last customer leaves (often past midnight); inquiry advised.