One Pocha

Small - cozy atmosphere. A bit cluttered/cramped, but we had a party of 13. Would recommend for smaller groups. Of course, you cook the food yourself at the table, but it seems a bit unsanitary to have only one set of tongs per grill. Especially considering that raw chicken is involved. The products they brought out were fresh! I especially liked the cucumber and kimchi sides! The sauces were tasty (flavorful). The servers were attentive and polite. I didn't get to experience the karaoke, but I was told there were separate rooms for that from the dining area... Good selection of soju available. Overall. Good experience.

The best Korean BBQ in town. We came here pretty much every week and every time we enjoyed it. The staffs are very attentive and so friendly, that's the most important to me. From the food, service, and environment. The place is not too big but for me, I like it because it's like you eat at home more like a traditional setting. The price is also pretty affordable and it's all you can eat as we. A big plus for this place is they have the karaoke room!! Overall this place will be a place I will always go for a night out and drink. Will keep coming back for sure!!!

My partner and I came on 02/19/24, the female waiter that helped us was very kind, answered questions we had and was prompt to refill our sides and drinks. We decided to do the AYCE and it was a very fun experience. We went for the higher tier with more options, as I had wanted to try the spicy baby octopus. The flavors were great, but I think that I may have needed to cook them longer. The gyoza and beef bulgogi were my favorite. The garlic pork belly was very nice too and the portions were perfect for two people. I would definitely be coming again!

Hands down one of the best Korean BBQ joints I have ever been too. Open until 2am! For people like me who work late most nights its great to have such a great dinner option. It is a bit pricey, but the quality of the dishes were top notch. It was pretty cool being able to cook my own meat right there at the table too. I will be coming back!

Came twice for Karaoke before tonight. Ryan attended us and was so nice before. Today we came in and were attended to very rudely by Ryan. The Karaoke room was very dirty upon going in from previous users. Ryan interrupted rudely when the time was done and we were charged a 20% room service fee despite not ordering any food, and the drinks we did have- we had to physically go to the bar to get them. When we questioned the fee, Ryan rudely told us he would deny us service next time if he refunded the fee. I do not recommend and wont be going back. Be careful about the tip and service fee on top of the hourly rate.

Came by to have dinner with family and friends. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side with a reasonably cozy atmosphere, though maybe a bit too dark. We had a party of 7, and the waiter told us that we all had to order the all you can eat unfortunately, since a few of us wanted to and a few of us didn't. So, no luck for anyone wanting to get something a bit different. The portions of the proteins that were brought to the table were hefty, which was nice. It also can be a bit scary if you don't finish all of your food, which will result in a fee. Though, if you've been to Korean BBQ before, you won't be surprised by the rule. The meats that we tried were ok to decent. Nothing too remarkable. We also received limited sides such as jalapenos, sliced cucumber and kimchi. I would of loved a self serve bar for spices and such. The service was a bit lackluster. He got the job done, but definitely just there to do his job and nothing more to offer. For parties of 6 or more, there will be a automatic 20% gratuity charge on each bill. So no need to bring extra cash for a tip. Easy money I guess for the waiters that cater to bigger tables. 3/5

First time going and I loved it!!! 💕 The selection of cuts of meats were delicious! Had to get the premium which is priced very fairly, enjoyed the beef bulgogi which was seasoned to perfection, had options of sauces too which I enjoyed. Service was on point! They changed the grill for us each time it was coated with burnt fats from the cuts, very enjoyable. Recommend 10/10 to family and friends to gather and eat there!

The food was like a change of pace. Not amazing but competent...somewhat. I got the chicken gangjeong and i could only taste gochujang and honey, add to that the disappointing crispyness and it was...not mind blowing. The service feels slow, like i know there are areas in the back that should have twice the people as the front but no one likes looking at their server on their phone, or being replaced partway through due to your server running dishes. Regarding the atmosphere, there is alot of flash but if your like me you will notice the videos on repeat after the 2nd kpop "music" video. I say "music" because for a karaoke place there music in the front is so light as to gaslight you into believing there isn't any at all. It's nice that you can speak everyone in your group but I think if you wanted to talk you wouldn't have chosen a karaoke place anyway

great service. love the staff always helpful and polite. thanks for a great time all the time

I have been coming to this location for a few years now and I have to say every single time the food is perfect, the vibes and music are amazing, as well as the service being kind and attentive. Definitely a must try when you're craving authentic Korean food!

I appreciate that they were open late, I called in a pickup order of a brisket plate. When i walked in there was a good amount of people patronizing the establishment after 10p.m. and it was fairly clean and the food smelled good. However, the kimchi wasnt very tasty, and the brisket was more like shaved beef and the portion was tiny.

This was my very first and still only KBBQ experience. We went for my birthday back in October. We were a table of 6, our grills were changed out frequently and our servers were friendly and informative. The space is ample and intimate, low key and casual. There's also private rooms for karaoke. We had such a great time, we stayed for almost 3 hours. I really enjoyed the spicy pork bulgogi. My biggest issue was the waitress overhearing our table saying it was my birthday, a couple minutes later she came by with shots for our whole table. It was a kind gesture meant to enhance our celebration but I later noticed they added it to all of our tabs even though no one requested/ordered the shots. Still shocked about that.

been coming to One Pocha for years now, i have great memories here with my friends. KBBQ is always gonna be a bit pricey but worth it. It's delicious y'all, you gotta prepare yourself to eat so you get your moneys worth. The service could be a little better, the couple times we went, the servers can be a little neglectful when you need something or trying to call them over. The soju is overpriced unfortunately... None of the less, i will still always come back. The karaoke rooms are so fun too btw! Don't forget about that!

Good spot for karaoke, they only do 2 hour reservations on the weekends. You can order food and drinks in the room as well as in the restaurant. Location and service are so so but the food is good and the private rooms are so fun.

Okay, YUM! My sister took us to this Korean BBQ spot and I loved it! We all opted for the all-you-can basic option - but there was a premium option that came with three more meat options. First, the sides that come with everything were delicious; while I am not a huge kimchi fan, I did enjoy the radishes, potatoes, broccoli, and onions. Then, we were able to select up to three meats at a time - and they brought out HUGE portions. I honestly wish they were a bit smaller, so that we could try more of the other meat options (we were a bit scared off my the $20 "excessive leftover" charge listed on the menu). Everything also comes with rice, lettuce and a side salad. Overall, delicious, decently priced and attentive service!

Went with a big group of friends so I knew service was going to be slow; unfortunately they only allow you to order 2 meats at one time and you have to have cooked and finished it before you can order more. This was very frustrating seeing as once the food was cooked everyone wanted to eat and the food would be gone straight away. I might return if they change this policy.

I would not recommend this place for Korean BBQ. I would speak highly of the customer service because they are a great staff. But the food and ambiance, No! Let me tell you why. Each person no matter how many in the party pays at least $28.00 plus each for just the regular meat products. Not much of a choice of meats. The condiments are just okay. The ambience reminds me of a karaoke style dive bar with a dark and sleazy feel. There are many other Korean BBQ that may cost more but also worth your experience.

Great AYCE BBQ joint. Not that big inside, as such we opted to hangout at the bar and down some soju while we waited for our table. It's dimly lit, I think it's that way to make the place appear intimate, and it is that way if your are focused on your own group and the cookery that was about to begin. We sat down, and our server asked us how we wanted to proceed - basic or premium! We were there to go big! She got us our side dishes, rice, waters, and kept the kimchi coming. The premium only allows for 2 galbi strips per person so keep that in mind if you were just going for the galbi. On this trip we tried the galbi, the baby octopus, and the sam-gyeop-sal (pork belly). It was all good, but I have had thicker pork belly strips. Also, I feel like you can get a bigger selection at other places (i.e. Two Pocha, etc.). That said we didn't stop ordering... and unlike the other Pocha place, I didn't feel like we were on the clock. Our sever was great...she kept the grill changes fluid, and kept checking in on us. We ordered a fantastic Yuk-gae-jang stew to mix things up. It was all good, but it took a minute to get out to us. The spicy pork bulgogi was good, and the brisket was a good meat to order if you want things to cook fast. I ate to my stomach's fill, and then some. Would I come back? If some friends are in the area are interested in AYCE Korean bbq, this place would rank in the top 5...especially since it's the closest. The shaky thing is because of its size, you might have to wait. If you don't mind the wait, they do have a bar and plenty of K-Pop. I've waited longer in the NCR. Definitely consider this spot...especially if you're in the mood for norebang...which they have next door. Pro tip: Be ready with your next order of meats so they can keep the meats coming. We went with a Yuk-gae-jang to keep us busy, but it didn't come out fast...just keep that in mind.

Way too long of a wait and very overpriced for the quality of food, will not be returning.

If you're looking to enjoy a private karaoke session, One Pocha is definitely worth a visit. They offer private karaoke rooms where you can let loose without worrying about others judging you. I haven't tried their food but they serve a variety of adult beverages by the bucketful. It's an ideal spot for any occasion.

Im happy to see that there are a few Korean BBQ spots open up in San Antonio and I like that this spot is opened up really late. I picked up a friend around 9pm from the airport and took them here. We had a good time and it was fun, we got the basic unlimited KBBQ. The overall quality was okay. My favorite was the spicy chicken but which normally I don't order chicken. The sides were also just okay. The service was good they changed the grill a few times. It's really easy to spilt the bill as you have to get up and pay at the register.

If this was in Houston where I am from, it would probably be three stars but considering the limitations in San Antonio, I gave it a 4. We didn't get the AYCE option because my younger kids wanted to eat several other options, so we just did a-la-carte. Food is good enough it you are in San Antonio and really craving Korean BBQ. It is small and we did have to wait a little bit for a table. I looks like it can get poppin' on weekends since it has a bar and karaoke stage! So plan accordingly!

Horrible customer service food was bland and the staff were all on their phones the entire time thumbs down from me

Great food, and ambiance. After you treat yourself to some bulgogi, they have the best karaoke rooms in town. Private party with friends or family, and a full bar. What more can you ask for?

First time trying this kbbq place and it's pretty good! Very straightforward, no fuss ayce. I thought service was a bit slow, even though it wasn't that busy. Food was good though.

Really good food and great atmosphere. A great place to have a good time and do some karaoke while you're at it! Service is good and a def I would say a fun place to hang with friends .

Probably the best Korean BBQ in San Antonio. Been here a handful of times and each time is better than the last. Haven't tried the karaoke yet but i will.

if you want to get told that you can just leave because the wait is long.... then you should check it out. What kind of establishment tells their customers that they are "free to leave" when somebody is asking how much longer it's going to take. Even a simple: "our apologies that it's taking longer than usual, we'll be with you as soon as we can." Instead of "you're wasting my time". Terrible customer service skills. Won't be visiting. Not worth the food. Visit KPOT. They give you realistic expectations on time and you can sign up for a table before you arrive. PLUS they won't tell you to leave if it's taking too long. They'll have you sit at their bar.

Love that they stay opened late. Not sure if it's the memories created here or what but it's definitely my favorite Korean bbq place.

Food Was Delicious Service Was Wonderful Ambiance Was Amazing Highly Recommend Going Great For Dinner Date Nights With Your Significant Other

It's alright, sides are good, the basic meat is good but not good quality meat. Marinated meat is mid, chewy and hard to swallow. Soju is hella expensive there, they have like 3 workers at all times so service is a little slow. Good vibes but not the greatest kbbq, this is coming from an asian just so you know lol

Beautiful place with a almost u r cooks Korean style, I took my wife here as a birthday gift she loves Korean food and the atmosphere was awesome the staff was wonderful, it's nice to cook and enjoy the moment while you laugh, converse and eat while not yelling over loud music,

The night I went, their AC felt broken and we sweated through the entire meal, as well as dealing with a two-grill table where only one grill got hot. The whole place felt ramshackle and rundown. Not anything like I expected from the reviews. While the meats were decently marinaded, the lack of a truly hot grill made cooking a long chore. The karaoke rooms in the back were fun, but getting someone to take drink orders was a PITA. The other reviews that talk about their shady billing is spot-on. There were four of us in a karaoke room and it was $500 without them being able to provide us any kind of itemized tab. My advice is to never pay with a debit card here and be prepared to file a dispute with your cc company in the event they can't provide adequate proof of what you owe.

For all you can eat KBBQ, this place is pretty good! [FOOD] They've got a basic and a premium menu. The basics have all you truly need: brisket, beef bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, pork belly, etc. The meats are solid quality. The price for the basic menu is actually on the cheaper side for kbbq, HOWEVER they do charge for things that other kbbq places give for free (for example salad, steamed egg, corn), which is the sad part. [SERVICE] Service is a bit more on the meh side. It's hard to flag waiters down sometimes. The grill changes could have been more frequent. And quite often they forgot what we ordered so we'd have to flag them down again and then they'd be nowhere to be found. I had one guy look straight at me and walk away. However to their credit, we were a large group (18 people) and they accommodated us nicely. Don't forget to check out the karaoke place!

Great food and staff. Thoroughly enjoyed it. My son wanted to celebrate his 21st birthday there and it was a blast. Family and friends left with full bellies and happy memories. Very casual environment, down to earth. Had another group celebrating in a party room, so obviously has a following.

Great food. Our Server Ryan was really nice and funny. Definitely coming back. We even had fun with Kareoke after

Party of 3 ready to FEAST! We ordered the basic buffet style. I highly recommend the buffet options especially if you are eating with more than 2 people...or if you're like me and eat for 2 people haha We each did the basic and had the meats rolling in. Forewarning, if you order TOO much food and leave a lot of leftovers they WILL charge you. The servers were actually really great about the maintaining a steady pace and not overwhelming us with the food. You could tell they didn't want to waste any of it. Our favorite meats were the Beef Bulgogi and Spicy Pork Bulgogi. They have a ton of authentic Korean dishes (I wish they had budae jjigae) and also offer karaoke! Authentic. Great food. Great price! Enjoy! Oh! If this is your first Korean BBQ experience I definitely recommend. It was my friend's first experience and he loved it!

I had a really wonderful time. Staff was super attentive and the food was great. 10/10 would recommend and would come again.

Very great customer service will be back again. Karaoke machines worked amazingly and food was delicious.

GOD. I don't know why I haven't heard even a whisper about this place since I came into San Antonio. This is the most legit AYCE Korean BBQ place I've been to in San Antonio. When you walk in, it reminds me 100% of a k-drama. They have Hite and Soju of all flavors. My friend who hates the taste of beer really likes Hite. It's extremely light and subtle in flavor and obviously mixes well to make soju bombs. They have two types of AYCE tiers. The only difference is that there steak, beef short ribs, and octopus... which they limit. Also, you just need to get the attention of the wait staff as they walk by, they rarely ever come back to check on you. They have a bunch of banchan for you to try that are always rotating depending on your visit. The noodles and dumplings were pretty good. And who doesn't like kimchi.... come on, you're at a kbbq. Highly recommend-- 10/10. COVID info: They check your temp as you come in and sanitize your hands. With the current COVID situation, everyone is seated at every other table.

I celebrated my birthday here and it was the absolute best!! I love coming to One Pocha

The food was subpar at best and very expensive. Service was very slow and we had to ask for everything (water, checks, more sides). Forgot our fries and then when they came out they tasted like old oil. So nasty! Employee was also playing music from their phone at the bar for the whole restaurant lol... will not be back ever. Very disappointed because almost all reviews were good.

Great place! And great food. Must do karaoke! Always a great time going service is awesome and attentive. Ambiance is relaxing and great time to hang out with friends!

The area looks a little shady and outdated and inside as well. When we arrived they were busy, which is good for them. Everyone seemed to be eating Korean BBQ and cooking, which was pretty cool. I wish I could have tried their All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, but my party had other plans. I tried the bibimbap. It tasted sour and it left me a nasty taste and smell in my mouth. I don't know why... I did regret getting that. The thing that grossed me out the most was the carpet and floors. They were so sticky! The carpets were sooo sticky and wet. I can't imagine the mildew or mold. The Karaoke rooms smelled like smoke, like when you go to a hotel and they allow people to smoke in them, that's how it smelled. I hope they clean thoroughly and maybe change out the carpet or hire someone to go in and clean. The girl working that night was very friendly, so that was nice.

Foods tasty, service is fast, chill vibe, price is good for amount and quality of food

Glad I could find a good KBBQ spot here in San Antonio! Coming from a part of California where there were KBBQ spots aplenty, I'm a little picky with where I go. The servers here are ALL attentive and super nice -- I didn't feel like I had a hard time flagging anyone down. I also appreciate that the tables didn't feel so crowded. Their meat portions are very generous. I'd also recommend the corn cheese! SO delicious! The only thing I would want to see in the future are more banchan offerings but I'm still happy nonetheless!

One of the few all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurants here in San Antonio I would personally recommend! Our server was exceptionally fast at bringing all of the meats we ordered under the Basic Unlimited KBBQ, and my personal favorite was the pork short ribs. The convivial atmosphere combined with the music created an enjoyable dining experience!

There's not a lot of good all-you-can-eat Korean bbq places in San Antonio. I have tried a couple and I would have to say this is the best one. Their banchan (side dishes) is not the best; we got kimchi, korean macaroni salad, creamy broccoli salad (a sweet mayo), fish cakes, and pickled radish! But they are unlimited refills as long as you ask the servers! The servers are attentive if you get their attention but it's always busy here. On the side, the have sweet chili sauce and sesame oil. You have to ask for the gochujang + samjang, but they give it to you for no charge ( I would recommend asking for it). Lettuce was free the first time round, but was charged the second time. I tried every single meat on their all you can eat menu and I recommend the thin sliced beef belly, spicy pork belly, and pork shoulder! The regular pork belly I found to be all fat, but it was still good if you crisp it up. Would definitely come back again!

UPDATE 2/3/2022 This place has improved so much! They hired more servers and that I think that has definitely helped with their customer service. The meat quality is pretty good here and for the basic price it's definitely a good deal, other kbbq in surrounding cities charge $35+ pp. I also love that this place opens late!

One of the best Korean BBQ in town! Coming from California, I wasn't so sure if there are any good Korean BBQ near downtown san antonio. Have been coming here for many times now due to consistency in food, service, and ambiance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Where do I begin. How about with the server/waitress/bartender/hostess. She was slow and unhelpful. Just have to love when someone pretends to not understand your language to avoid being useful. That's until you bust out with your Korean. We choose the $28 all you can eat. It was dreadful. I understand having a Korean BBQ joint is important and all but come on. We can do better for $30 a person. My biggest complaint here is the service. Abysmal. When you enter and stand for someone to greet you then you'll understand this review.

Okay guys, I have FOUND the secret kbbq place in SA. I have no idea why every time I have looked for kbbq in the past - this place never showed up. One day I was digging DEEP into San Antonio offerings and came across this gem! I wasn't too sure if I needed a reservation since a lot of reviews mention calling ahead of time, so I called and luckily they had 1 table left. I also found out they do not take reservations anyways for parties of 2. So I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on this place and I'm here to tell you why. The customer service - it's kind of trash and/or 50/50 lol. When I was there - our specific waiter avoided us like the plague BUT there was this waitress who was ON TOP OF IT. So we flagged her down a lot more than our actual waiter. Also the owner of this place... kind of doesn't help out by the looks of it. When we came in, all the servers were busy but she kind of just sat there... we weren't seated until the server had a moment. I don't know, I just found that kind of weird. Anyways, now let me tell you why I'm giving 4 stars anyways. I'm doing it because this is honestly the best it's gonna get for now with AYCE kbbq in SA. The food itself is GOOD here guys. It's NOT served frozen, and it's truly AYCE. My boyfriend and I both got the basic package because the premium package is just an addition of 2 Galbi servings, AYCE spicy octopus and AYCE sirloin for almost $10 more per person. The sides are yummy and the grill was clean. I mean food wise, I'm just grateful. I think customer service could be improved on but it's not a deal breaker for me unless someone is disrespectful. I will keep coming back. They also have karaoke in the back and it seems pretty popular. I did not check it out. *Strawberry margarita is good but very small (shown in photo)

Terrible service. I was ready to get my bbq on as part of a large party that occupied both of the island grill tables only to be told that we couldn't order the bbq on my table because at least 7 people in our party had to order it. Yet, on the other table, only 3 people ordered it and there was no problem for them. On top of that it was a good 30 minutes before my wife and I were even acknowledged as being there and able to ask for water (it was so hot in there). *edit* The next waiter I spoke to who stopped by very quickly allowed us enjoy the bbq and remedied the situation. This place has hope after all!

All you can eat Korean BBQ is not ubiquitous in San Antonio, I know of just five or six places in town. One Pocha (also the purveyors of Two Pocha). probably have the best assortment of meats and seem to be the most authentic AYCE Korean BBQ place in town. The prices are slightly cheaper at One Pocha as opposed to Two Pocha which is up the road in Schertz, located at The Forum Shopping Center. Although one Pocha, is a bit more dicey than Two Pocha, I enjoyed the people watching and the food more at One Pocha. One Pocha has a bar, a Karaoke room and several tables where you cook your own food. The servers were friendly and attentive. There is a 2 hour time limit for the All You Can Eat BBQ, but after 2 rounds of meat, you kind of get too stuffed anyway. The banchan, the little side dishes that are served with Korean meals are just okay at One Pocha. Nothing too fancy and not a lot of choices. The first bowl of rice comes free with the meal; however, any additional bowls of rice cost $3.00 each. Lettuce for wrapping the grilled meat is also an additional charge. There are two options for the All you can eat dinners-- the basic and the deluxe. I have had them both and I was quite satisfied with the basic option. The difference between the two are the price and the offerings of meat. If you are a K-Drama fan and you have been "jonesing" to try some of the delicious food you have seen in from the dramas, then head to One Pocha and get your all you can eat on. Ya'll know how we do, you better go get you some.

its korean bbq in a slightly run down location - but they are open late night and they are usually packed - cause the food is great! families, groups of friends, old, young and in between all dine here. larger than it looks from the outside - but nothing impressive going on with the interior. but if you are looking for some good korean or korean bbq - or just a late night dining option, check one pocha out! we ordered off the menu, did not get the cook your own, but portions were large and sides just kept coming. service was fast & friendly.

The food service here was absolutely amazing !!! The people the environment and music and would 10/10 go again ! And at a reasonable price

The best all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ you can find in San Antonio! FOOD: We ordered the all-you-can-eat basic package which is $23 per person. You could go for the premium package at $30 per person, but it's essentially the basic package with a few additional options, so the basic package is worth it. Since it's all-you-can-eat, I definitely recommend trying all of the meats, but my favorites were the beef bulgogi, pork short rib, and thin sliced beef belly. Keep in mind that they charge you an extra $12 if you have excessive leftovers, so plan accordingly and only order what you can handle eating. As customary for Korean cuisine, they also provide some side dishes which you can request more of - regular kimchi, yellow pickled radish kimchi, macaroni salad, seasoned bean sprouts and seasoned spinach. They also have flavored soju options like yogurt, strawberry, peach, and green grape. SERVICE: Top notch! Even though they were slammed with the dinner rush, they were always very efficient. We never had to wait long for refills, more food, more meat orders, and even replacing the grill. I was extremely impressed and it certainly kept up the flow and pace for an all-you-can-eat experience. LOCATION: It can be a little hard to miss since the front area is small and it's located in a small plaza on a corner. But don't be discouraged by the blacked out doors - the inside is much bigger than you think with plenty of seating, especially for large groups. Try to come before the dinner rush though because it can get very busy real quick. PARKING: Excellent - it's located in a small plaza with other businesses so their parking lot is a good size.