Galde Pocha
갈데포차
About
A tucked-away Jamwon indoor pocha with a roomy, cabin-like interior and a menu of classic drinking snacks; its signature is octopus cooked with bakso (winter melon).
Galde Pocha is the kind of indoor pojangmacha that keeps its character just beyond the doorway. From outside, it can look modest; step inside and a passage opens onto a roomier spread of tables. Reviewers describe wood-toned, cabin-like interiors and a tucked-away feel, with an atmosphere made for lingering over drinks rather than rushing through dinner. It’s an old-school drinking den in Jamwon, in Seocho, but with enough room for a group to settle in. The menu gives you several ways to build the evening. Bak-sok nakji, the house specialty, is the natural choice if you want the dish that draws attention: one diner even watched the staff prepare the octopus at a neighboring table. For something crisp to start, the potato pancake has been praised for its deeply crunchy edges. Kimchi pancake brings a sharper, tangy bite, while the seafood-and-chive pancake is another crackly option. These are drinking snacks with texture and punch, not delicate plates to contemplate for long. For a more substantial table, consider bul-dwaeji bokkeum, pork stir-fried with a smoky, spicy character, or nakji bokkeum, reported to be lively with vegetables and less fiery than its appearance suggests. Salt-grilled makchang, served with vegetables including onion, garlic, and potato, offers a savory alternative. And if the table wants something warm between rounds, one visitor singled out the udon’s rich broth. Peanuts and pickled onion are reported as the basic accompaniments. The appeal is in that generous, slightly hidden-room feeling: a place where pancakes disappear while still hot, the next dish arrives to share, and the evening can stretch out over soju and beer. Galde Pocha doesn’t need polished formality. Its pleasure is the combination of a roomy, wood-lined interior and a menu built for passing plates around—especially if you arrive hungry for crisp pancakes or curious about the signature octopus.
Menu
- Octopus with winter melon
- Spicy stir-fried pork₩19,000
- Raw Oysters₩18,000
- Cockles₩15,000
- Pan-fried Battered Oysters₩15,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Octopus₩20,000
- Salt-grilled Makchang₩19,000
- Spicy Makchang₩19,000
- Dubu Kimchi₩15,000
- Chicken Gizzards₩13,000
- Spicy Cartilage₩13,000
Local tips
- Reservations and group visits are available; contact the restaurant directly.
- Ask about the signature bakso octopus dish, which may be prepared tableside.
Details
- Jamwon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–02:00
- Monday
- 17:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–02:00
- Friday
- 17:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–02:00