M Pocha

4.8

424 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem

Pocha is short for Pojanmacha in Korea. The exact definition of Pojanmacha is "Tented Cart on Wheels" that serves street food with drinks. Over the years, pojanmacha has developed more into a brick and mortar style and has similar feel that of Japanese style Izakaya. It is an intimate but causal spot to share good food and drinks with friends. We focus on Asian fusion with a concentration on Korean food.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian
Phone number
(919) 294-9177
Website
http://www.m-restaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We rent out the restaurant for private events such as wedding receptions, graduation dinners, conference dinners or you just want an excuse to party. Just send an email with inquiry to mrestaurantsordering@gmail.com

Location
101 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Area
Durham
Cross Street
5 points : Main st/ Morris st/E Chapel hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
We are doing a 6 course dinner to make your evening extra special! This will be a ticketed event with only the set menu as option for dinner. We are offering 2 menus, one of which is completely vegan. Please state in your reservation how many would like to do the regular menu and how many would like the vegan. The dinner is $120 a person, (plus tax and gratuity) there will be an option to add on wine pairings the night of, or you can order from our regular drink menu.

Gai Lan*US$7.00
Chinese broccoli, tomatoes, chili oil, oyster sauce, toasted garlic, Szechuan peppercorn
Green Mango / Papaya Salad*US$9.00
Thai style salad with fish sauce, peanuts, chili and a side of chicharrones
Brussel Sprout*US$7.00
bacon, garlic, fish sauce, butter, crushed red pepper
Shrimp ToastUS$11.00
Japanese milk bread, NC white shrimp, wasabi sweet chili sauce
PoutineUS$9.00
tater tots, cheddar cheese curds, gravy, kurabuta pork sausages, chives
Meat ManduUS$12.00
Traditional Korean Dumpling: ground pork, mushrooms, chili crisp, buchu chives
Crab ShumaiUS$16.00
Steamed dumpling: crab meat, shrimp, kani, cabbage, scallions, yuzu and truffle ponzu sauce
Fried Kimchi OnigiriUS$10.00
stuffed with spam and mozzarella, fried egg, spicy aioli, furikake, nori

Mids

Shrimp BurgerUS$12.00
NC white shrimp, shrimp mousse, fresh panko, spicy pickle slaw, yuzu tartar, King's Hawaiian Bun
Pocha BurgerUS$7.00
2 different patties: brisket smash style & char grilled meatloaf patty, all in one sauce, toasted potato bun
Lobster RollUS$17.00
sous vide Maine lobster tail, black truffle butter emulsion
Wagyu Bao bunsUS$27.00
- flash grilled wagyu, pickled daikon, arugula, crispy shallot
Shrimp ToastUS$17.00
Japanese milk bread, white shrimp, wasabi sweet chili sauce
Grilled Spanish OctopusUS$24.00
curry stewed cannellini beans, grilled octopus, spicy arugula salad
BBQ Korean Short RibsUS$23.00
Galbi marinated bone-in short ribs, grilled onions, aloha sauce
Japchae (Vegan)US$12.00
glass noodle, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, king oyster mushrooms, shitake, smoked tofu, sweet soy sauce

Mains

Xiao Mian (Chongqing Fire Noodles)US$14.00
Alkaline noodles, ground pork, gai lan, pickled mustard greens, house made chili oil, sesame sauce, peanuts, cilantro
Nagasaki ChamponUS$16.00
chicken and pork broth, pork belly, cuttle fish, shrimp, mussels, chilies and mixed vegetables served with ramen noodles
Kimchi SoupUS$14.00
pork ribs, tofu, kurobuta sausage, served with sides of kimchi, roasted nori, and steamed rice
Shitake Jjajiang*US$13.00
shitakes, beech mushrooms, onions, garlic, black bean sauce, chili oil, cucumber, crispy fried shitakes over gun gun noodles
Drunken Noodles (Vegan)US$16.00
- Stir fried rice noodles, tofu, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, beech mushrooms, Thai chilies, spicy chili sauce, peanuts, Thai basil

Sides

Side SaladUS$5.00
Chili Crisp garlic fries w/ Kimchi AioliUS$6.00
KimchiUS$5.00
Steamed RiceUS$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hot TeaUS$5.00
SodaUS$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Soda Water, Tonic
Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUS$5.00
JuiceUS$5.00
Pineapple, Asian Pear, Grapefruit, Cranberry

What 424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Hot spot
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Great for scenic views
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Lively
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

M Pocha offers a vibrant dining experience with inventive Asian cuisine and an "engaging menu." Guests rave about the "fantastic" service and flavorful dishes like spicy pork buns and drunken noodles. While the intimate setting is perfect for adventurous eaters, the lively atmosphere and diverse offerings make it a "must-visit" in downtown Durham.

424 Reviews

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Lisa
Raleigh
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I am a huge fan of MPocha! This time, though, I’d say there weren’t as many vegetarian options on the menu as usual. And much of the food is too spicy - go easier on the peppers.
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Scott
Raleigh
93 reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. The wait staff were friendly and helpful.
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Jeff
Charleston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, unfortunately we ordered a drink made with pepper infused mezcal that ended up burning out our palettes, which didn't help enjoy the food.
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Rick
Raleigh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best little corners in Durham!! Great food and great cocktail program. Don’t miss out on this gem!!
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Adrienne
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flavorful and creative dishes and cocktails, friendly service and good music! Get the grilled octopus! So tender!
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Barbara
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The vegan broccoli and tomato dish and drunken noodles were amazing!!! So great to get such amazing flavor in vegan offerings.
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Daysi
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were tasty. Enjoyed our first visit.
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Taylor
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our anniversary dinner at M Pocha was fabulous! we decided to get smaller plates and share everything. We split 4-5 small plates and were stuffed when we were finished! everything was delicious and the service was outstanding, with great recommendations from our server. If you're looking for a "private" table, this will not be your vibe- as the restaurant only seated maybe 30-40 people max with a lot of counter seating, but we loved it! Thanks again to the M Pocha staff for a beautiful dinner.
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Kali
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my new favorite restaurant in downtown Durham! Everyone recommended the pork buns for good reason and I’d add the broccoli to the list of “must haves” too. But everything we ordered was great!
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Brett
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Way overpriced and way too saucy. Poor quality meats.
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FAQs

M Pocha offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-9177.

M Pocha is rated 4.8 stars by 424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

101 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross Street
5 points : Main st/ Morris st/E Chapel hill
Area
Durham
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.m-restaurants.com/
Phone number
(919) 294-9177
Private party facilities
We rent out the restaurant for private events such as wedding receptions, graduation dinners, conference dinners or you just want an excuse to party. Just send an email with inquiry to mrestaurantsordering@gmail.com

M Pocha

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Eve

Starters

Gai Lan*US$7.00

Green Mango / Papaya Salad*US$9.00

Brussel Sprout*US$7.00

Shrimp ToastUS$11.00

PoutineUS$9.00

Meat ManduUS$12.00

Crab ShumaiUS$16.00

Fried Kimchi OnigiriUS$10.00

Mids

Shrimp BurgerUS$12.00

Pocha BurgerUS$7.00

Lobster RollUS$17.00

Wagyu Bao bunsUS$27.00

Shrimp ToastUS$17.00

Grilled Spanish OctopusUS$24.00

BBQ Korean Short RibsUS$23.00

Japchae (Vegan)US$12.00

Mains

Xiao Mian (Chongqing Fire Noodles)US$14.00

Nagasaki ChamponUS$16.00

Kimchi SoupUS$14.00

Shitake Jjajiang*US$13.00

Drunken Noodles (Vegan)US$16.00

Sides

Side SaladUS$5.00

Chili Crisp garlic fries w/ Kimchi AioliUS$6.00

KimchiUS$5.00

Steamed RiceUS$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hot TeaUS$5.00

SodaUS$2.00

Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUS$5.00

JuiceUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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