Korean fried chicken might get you through the door at POCHA. The fish-shaped pastry gives you a reason to leave room for dessert.

At 38 4th Avenue in Parkhurst, the restaurant takes its name from pojangmacha, the casual tent-style eateries associated with Korean street-food culture. Its focus is Korean-style chicken and comfort food, with a format suited to an informal meal with friends.

Something Sweet After the Chicken

The dessert offering includes bungeoppang, a fish-shaped pastry that the restaurant describes as available with fillings such as sweet red bean or custard. The shape supplies the fish reference, rather than the ingredients.

POCHA also lists coffee bean bread, described as small buns with a sweet coffee-flavoured filling. These give the menu a point of interest beyond the main chicken offering.

For anyone curious about Korean food, this is a specific place to start: a chicken meal followed by a pastry that might be unfamiliar, without committing to an elaborate tasting menu.

The restaurant sits next to Surasang Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, so check the name when making your booking. POCHA has its own menu and reservation links.

Before You Go

• Menu and prices: Consult the restaurant’s current menu before booking.
• Reservations: Through the official POCHA website.
• Contact: 078 953 8995. 

The Bottom Line

POCHA offers a straightforward food outing with something new to try. Start with its chicken dishes, then decide whether your introduction to Korean desserts will be custard-filled or red bean.