M Pocha

4.8

425 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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*$7.00
Chinese broccoli, tomatoes, chili oil, oyster sauce, toasted garlic, Szechuan peppercorn
Green Mango / Papaya Salad*$9.00
Thai style salad with fish sauce, peanuts, chili and a side of chicharrones
Brussel Sprout*$7.00
bacon, garlic, fish sauce, butter, crushed red pepper
Shrimp Toast$11.00
Japanese milk bread, NC white shrimp, wasabi sweet chili sauce
Poutine$9.00
tater tots, cheddar cheese curds, gravy, kurabuta pork sausages, chives
Meat Mandu$12.00
Traditional Korean Dumpling: ground pork, mushrooms, chili crisp, buchu chives
Crab Shumai$16.00
Steamed dumpling: crab meat, shrimp, kani, cabbage, scallions, yuzu and truffle ponzu sauce
Fried Kimchi Onigiri$10.00
stuffed with spam and mozzarella, fried egg, spicy aioli, furikake, nori

Mids

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

Mains

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

Sides

Side Salad$5.00
Chili Crisp garlic fries w/ Kimchi Aioli$6.00
Kimchi$5.00
Steamed Rice$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hot Tea$5.00
Soda$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Soda Water, Tonic
Ginger Beer, Fever Tree$5.00
Juice$5.00
Pineapple, Asian Pear, Grapefruit, Cranberry

What 425 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

Loved For

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.

425 Reviews

A
Arnold
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and flavorful food and terrific service!
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Lisa
Raleigh
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days 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 November 6, 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 November 2, 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 October 26, 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 October 25, 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 October 12, 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 October 12, 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 October 6, 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 September 28, 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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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 425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 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
Neighborhood
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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Eve

Starters

Gai Lan*$7.00

Green Mango / Papaya Salad*$9.00

Brussel Sprout*$7.00

Shrimp Toast$11.00

Poutine$9.00

Meat Mandu$12.00

Crab Shumai$16.00

Fried Kimchi Onigiri$10.00

Mids

Shrimp Burger$12.00

Pocha Burger$7.00

Lobster Roll$17.00

Wagyu Bao buns$27.00

Shrimp Toast$17.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$24.00

BBQ Korean Short Ribs$23.00

Japchae (Vegan)$12.00

Mains

Xiao Mian (Chongqing Fire Noodles)$14.00

Nagasaki Champon$16.00

Kimchi Soup$14.00

Shitake Jjajiang*$13.00

Drunken Noodles (Vegan)$16.00

Sides

Side Salad$5.00

Chili Crisp garlic fries w/ Kimchi Aioli$6.00

Kimchi$5.00

Steamed Rice$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hot Tea$5.00

Soda$2.00

Ginger Beer, Fever Tree$5.00

Juice$5.00

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