Pochamong
포차몽
About
Cozy indoor pocha near Guro Station with hearty Korean pub fare, board games, and resident canine greeters.
Tucked down an alleyway near Guro Station and Guro Distant Park, Pocha Mong captures the relaxed, nostalgic warmth of an indoor pojangmacha. Inside, wide-spaced seating, metallic round tables, and large windows set an easygoing rhythm beneath warm fairy lights. Guests are often greeted at the door by Mong and Dream, the gentle resident dogs who lend the spot its neighborhood charm. It is also an explicitly pet-friendly establishment that checks vaccination records to keep visiting pets safe, while stacks of board games invite lingering late into the night. The kitchen leans entirely into soul-satisfying, generously portioned Korean drinking fare at notably approachable prices. The spicy braised chicken (*dakdoritang*) arrives packed with tender chicken steeped in a piquant, savory broth; after letting the hearty chunks of potato simmer down at the table, adding ramen noodles and white rice is practically mandatory. Equally sought-after is the *samgyeop gimchijjim*, featuring whole heads of well-fermented kimchi stewed with supple cuts of pork belly on a tabletop burner, yielding a deep, surprisingly fiery broth tailored for soju. Lighter yet equally dialed-in pairings include the *dubu kimchi*, served bubbling hot in an insulated dish that keeps the sweet-spicy stir-fried kimchi and soft tofu warm over lengthy conversations. The kitchen also delivers rich, savory *tteokgalbi* (minced beef patties), crisp chicken karaage, and classic finishing touches like scallion-and-egg-topped ramen. Between the bowl of puffed corn crackers delivered on arrival, the restorative chilled barley tea, and an affordable menu spanning set combinations like *jeyuk bokkeum* with tuna rice balls, Pocha Mong delivers an earnest, home-style night out in Guro.
Menu
- Tteokgalbi (Grilled Short Rib Patties)
- Spicy Braised Chicken₩27,000
- 삼겹김치찜₩25,000
- Chicken Feet₩15,000
- Tuna Rice Ball₩7,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork₩17,000
- Spicy Cartilage₩15,000
- Tteokbokki₩15,000
- Dubu Kimchi₩15,000
- Pork Cutlet₩15,000
- 쫄뱅이₩21,000
Local tips
- Pet-friendly venue with resident dogs on site; vaccination checks may apply for visiting pets.
- Do not feed treats to the resident dog Mongi due to allergies.
- Call ahead for reservation inquiries or parking details.
- Spice levels can be adjusted upon request for food items.
Details
- Guro Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 15:00–01:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–03:00
- Saturday
- 15:00–03:00