POCHA 1989

My late night food spots. Soy fried chicken is amazing. The Korean rice balls are a must (get ready to get dirty lol) New makgoeli smoothie drinks are delicious. Great chill/drink spot. They used to have line ups. Perfect time to go these days

POCHA 1989 is an okay spot. It was packed when we went, with people sitting both inside and out. True to the classic pocha style, the space is tight, with tables and chairs crammed together. The interior has that signature dim lighting with lots of small lights scattered around. Service was fast, but don’t expect anyone to check in on your table because it is just too busy. We got the Budae Jjigae, Rose Tteokbokki, Rose Udon, and a side order of french fries. The Budae Jjigae came on a stove top so you could heat it up if it started getting cold which was nice. The flavour was nice and simple but not spicy. Budae Jjigae 7/10. The Spicy Rose Tteokbokki was alright as well. The tteokbokki sauce was very creamy and not spicy. The rice cakes were nicely cooked, mildly chewy, and the odeng was standard 5/10. The Rose Udon tasted the exact same as the tteokbokki 5/10. Absolutely no difference in both dishes other than one had rice cake and the other had udon. Which kind of sucked but not sure what we would have expected if we got rose sauce for both. The french fries were delicious, crispy, and lightly salted 10/10. Its a nice spot for friends to drink and eat, but the drinks are overpriced to take advantage of the youngbloods that seek a trendy mediocre time.

Pocha 1989 is a must try! My friends and I were on the hunt for some good Korean food and were recommended Pocha 1989, and I'm so glad we were! Each dish was so flavourful - we ordered the Yummy Fried Platter to start (it was good but I would skip out on it next time as it was pretty filling). For mains we went with the Deep Fried Boneless Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce, Spicy Creamy Udon, and Kimchi Fried Rice. Each dish was a 10/10 but my personal favourite was the Spicy Creamy Udon. The fried chicken was perfect - just enough crunch without being too greasy. Four of us shared 3 mains, I would say the portions are pretty large and I'm glad we all shared - there was still leftover after! We when during the summer and sat on the patio which, very chill vibe to the restaurant. We also got Soju! I would go again.

Had a great time at 포차 POCHA 1989! The vibe is super cozy and feels like a true Korean late-night spot. We ordered the spicy fried chicken topped with sliced almonds and scallions, it was crispy, flavorful. The odeng hot pot was comforting and warm, great for sharing. Service was friendly, and food came out pretty fast. Definitely worth checking out if you’re craving Korean comfort food!

Amazing Food, Great Vibes! I had the best time at POCHA 1989! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious: 🍢 Odeng-tang (fish cake soup) was so comforting and flavorful. 🍓🍍 The strawberry and pineapple makgeolli were sweet, refreshing, and dangerously addictive. 🌶️ Spicy chicken feet paired with jumokbap (rice balls) were a perfect spicy and savory combo. 🍖 Bulgogi tteokbokki was packed with flavor, and the cream udon was rich and satisfying. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, making it the perfect spot to grab drinks and Korean comfort food in downtown Toronto. Whether you’re out with friends or just craving something amazing, I highly recommend checking out POCHA 1989. I’ll definitely be back! 📍 Location: 542 Church St, Toronto, ON

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place already. I’ve been here multiple times over the years and can say that it’s a great place to go drinking with friends. It’s open relatively late (for Toronto) and the food is delicious! I’d post more photos but google maps physically won’t let me scroll far enough to access them. ;( I usually end up getting the chicken, tteokbokki, or creamy udon, as well as soju. The price is a little steep but is kinda average for Toronto. Service is usually really good! I love the environment as well- although one thing is that it gets REALLY hot in the summer- make sure to drink plenty of water guys. Will definitely be back, thank you!

great vibes at this solid kr resto on church street. it's not the most mind-blowing korean food you'll ever have, and the prices are definitely steeper than other spots, but you're blessed with a stylish atmosphere and attentive service. i would recommend getting a couple dishes and sharing amongst your group—the portion sizes and presentation really promote that approach. favourite bites of the night have got to be the fried chicken in garlic sauce, the rose tteokbokki, and the budae jjigae.

I was craving Korean food, and the place we ordered from did not disappoint! We got the rice balls, spicy rosé rice cakes, and sweet and spicy chicken, all of which were delicious. The restaurant itself is small, but the vibe was amazing. I can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu!