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Pocha 1st Street

Pocha 1st Street

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Pocha

About

Cozy retro indoor pocha in Sindang-dong serving charcoal-grilled meats and fresh seafood dishes in an intimate, old-school tavern setting.

Tucked into the quieter backstreets of Sindang-dong near Dasan Children’s Park, Pocha 1-beonji preserves the unpolished spirit of a classic neighborhood drinking den. Run solely by its owner, this indoor pojangmacha operates on an intimate scale with only four or five generously spaced tables, occasionally spilling outside onto the pavement when weather permits. A refrigerated display case showcases the day’s raw materials, and the wall-mounted television reliably tuned to evening broadcasts sets the tone for an unhurried, lived-in hangout far removed from the polished sheen of newer district hotspots. The menu covers land and sea, leaning heavily on simple preparations that accompany cold soju. A bowl of seaweed soup or chilled bean sprout broth arrives first alongside sliced raw cucumber and carrot. Steamed cockles (*kkomak*) are a house signature, served simply in their shells with a plump texture and natural brininess. From the kitchen, dishes arrive fully cooked over charcoal, sparing the small room from smoke while sealing in direct heat. Skewered chicken hearts (*yeomtong-gui*) emerge tender and kissed with fire, while the cartilage stir-fry (*odeolppyeo-bokkeum*) balances chew with char. Tender grilled marinated pork ribs (*dwaeji-yangnyeomgui*) deliver deep savory depth, and whole hagfish (*kkomjangeo*) comes charred and snappy, meant to be dipped in toasted sesame oil and wrapped in bundles of perilla leaves. Patrons frequently drift over to the communal park facilities across the lane rather than using the notoriously antiquated single toilet on site, treating the detour as fresh air between rounds. The owner does not pressure tables with minimum drink orders, and dishes arrive in generous portions meant to stretch across hours of conversation. For late nights when you crave fire-charred meats, sweet shellfish, and the quiet comfort of a low-key Seoul tavern, this humble address delivers without fanfare.

Menu

  • Boiled Cockles꼬막₩17,000
  • 돼지양념구이₩20,000
  • Blanched Squid오징어숙회₩16,000
  • Sea Cucumber해삼₩20,000
  • Sea Squirt멍게₩17,000
  • 꼼장어구이₩18,000
  • 조기찌개(소)₩17,000
  • 소라₩22,000
  • 문어₩22,000
  • Raw Oysters석화₩12,000

Local tips

  • The in-house toilet is rustic; use the cleaner public restroom at nearby Dasan Children's Park instead.
  • Meat dishes like hagfish and spicy pork ribs are grilled directly in the kitchen over charcoal before serving.
  • Seating is limited to around 4 to 5 tables, so arriving early or aiming for late night is ideal.

Details

Nearest station
Sindang Station

Opening hours

Sunday
10:00–23:00
Monday
10:00–23:00
Tuesday
10:00–23:00
Wednesday
10:00–23:00
Thursday
10:00–23:00
Friday
10:00–23:00
Saturday
10:00–23:00

10:00 - 24:00

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