Korean restaurant located in Floor B1 · Tampines Mall
Craving the vibrant flavors and bustling atmosphere of Korean street food? Look no further than POCHA! Korean Street Dining in Tampines Mall (B1). POCHA! brings the authentic taste of Korea to you, offering a delightful escape into the heart of Seoul's culinary scene.
Experience a wide array of classic Korean street food favorites, from savory pancakes and crispy fried chicken to spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) and flavorful noodles. POCHA! at Tampines Mall also features a popular Korean griddle buffet, offering free-flow options and incredible value. Indulge in unlimited tteokbokki, fried chicken, and more, making it a perfect choice for sharing with friends and family.
POCHA! is part of a dual Korean neighborhood concept rooted in Seorae Village, South Korea, ensuring a commitment to quality and authentic flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick takeaway bite or a fun-filled dine-in experience, POCHA! delivers a taste of Korea that will leave you wanting more.
Contact them at 8111 5184 for inquiries or visit their website at pocha.com.sg to explore the menu. Get ready to immerse yourself in the true spirit of Korean street dining at POCHA! in Tampines Mall.
Tried their K-Griddle Buffet, which starts from $16.90++. The unlimited cooked food, including fried chicken, tteokbokki, and fishcakes, were decent.
There are options to "add-on" free-flow beef and an à la carte seafood platter. But probably don't. The cut of beef was tough and gamey. It would be better if it was the shabu/sukiyaki cut. The seafood platter had hits and misses. Though the prawns were fresh, the clams were sandy and fishy.
Just stick to the default ingredients! Some items, like the vegetables, were a little black and not the freshest. But given the price point, you can't expect too much. The ramen selection, though, was great. They had tom yum and spicy carbonara flavored Shin Ramyun.
Hiang Ann
"I love their price and the free-flow drinks! The rest were mediocre. The pan has little volume, which requires multiple soup top-ups, and it's tough to get the waiter's attention."
Sarah Lee
Had their K-griddle buffet lunch for $16.90++. It came with free-flow fried chicken, sides, drinks, ice cream, and a Korean hotpot-type platter. You could also take free-flow ingredients from the buffet spread.
The soup, for me, lacked flavor. It was pretty bland and was only drinkable when I added a whole bowl of kimchi to it, turning it into kimchi soup.
The fried chicken was pretty dry and lukewarm, as it was left out in the open. The only things I found decent here were the tteokbokki and fish cake. They tasted like the ones from CU Mart, which I don’t mind.
Overall, it's pretty good value for money for just $16, but the quality is lacking.
Lee Jian
Don't trust the menu. The food isn't great either, and the service is nonexistent.
I ordered a set meal, which claimed to include free banchan. It was supposed to be three side dishes, but I ended up with a platter of three with only two side dishes. (See pic of what they showed in the menu vs. what I got.)
When I wanted a refill, I had to raise my hand for over a minute before someone, returning from their break, told the service staff that I needed something. This was around 2 PM, when the restaurant was less than half full.
I ordered a Sagol, but the beef was bland, as was the soup.
The highlight was the bibimbap, which had a good amount of beef and a tasty sauce.
I would not recommend or revisit this place.
Positive Reviews
Samuel Tan
First time here and I'm already impressed. The staff are super friendly and prompt. They offer free-flow drinks. It's a small, cozy restaurant. Nice for a quick bite, and they cook everything in one pot, like army stew. I will come back again.
Francis Ong
Good price for the food. Seniors get a discount, so it's not bad. It's best to come during non-peak hours, as you can enjoy your meal more compared to peak hours when there are a lot of people and the pressure is high.
Kean Tan
Came to try POCHA's new K Griddle Buffet at Tampines Mall, 🍗🔥 From addictive fried chicken to crispy Kimari rolls... let's just say your taste buds will be very happy!
Kickstart the stew with a choice of three different broths: Budae (army stew), Kimchi, or Sagol. Load up on 13 different meats, including pork and chicken – you name it! And with over 25 fresh veggies and ingredients, you'll be spoiled for choice! 😅
I indulged in their signature Hangari Fried Rice – with smoky and wok hei goodness 🤤🔥.
Oh, and did I mention free-flow drinks, banchan, desserts, AND ice cream?! All this starts at a crazy price of just $16.90++ for weekday lunch.
Need more? Top up a little extra and enjoy free-flow beef for just $5, a seafood platter for $8, or a cheesy upgrade for just $1! 🧀
Buffet Pricing:
$16.90++ for weekday lunch
$18.90++ for weekday dinner & all-day weekend
Mervin Chia
It's a pretty good Korean-style semi-buffet. You order the main dish and get the sides that need to be cooked, plus cooked sides like chicken wings and tteokbokki. There are free canned drinks and ice cream. Some ready-made sauces, like cheese sauce, are available. The staff are ready to assist if you need help. You only have one hour, so make it count, though they aren't very strict about the time.
Han Wei
Honestly, it's for ramen lovers only. Although it mentions BBQ and hotpot, it's almost impossible to BBQ on the plate, so I don't recommend people coming for the meat. The soup base isn't that impressive, but it can be improved with the paste and sauces provided at the self-service counter. The finger foods are not bad. They have free-flow drinks. The best part is that there's no time limit.
