Hanshin Pocha

Tucked away on the third floor of City Center on 6th in the heart of Koreatown, Hanshin Pocha is exactly the kind of Korean pub that makes LA’s K-Town so special. This is a place built for drinking—cold beers, bottles of soju, and the kind of bold, messy food that makes every sip taste better. If you’re looking for a refined dining experience, look elsewhere. But if you want to eat with your hands (gloves provided) and wash it all down with something ice cold, you’ve found your spot.

The menu here leans heavily into drinking food done right. Their claim to fame is the stir-fried chicken feet, which arrive at your table still bubbling in a fiery red sauce. They’re tender, intensely flavorful, and messy enough that you’ll actually use those plastic gloves they hand you. Beyond the feet, the whole fried chicken delivers that perfect golden crunch, while the pork belly pancakes offer crispy edges and satisfying richness that pairs beautifully with a cold one.

This is a late-night kind of place, ideal for when you want to keep the evening going with friends over drinks and shared plates. The atmosphere is casual and lively—think buzzing conversations, clinking glasses, and tables covered in small plates. It’s the perfect antidote to a long week, where the food is bold enough to match your thirst and nobody’s in a rush.

Walk-ins are welcome here, making it an easy choice when you find yourself in Koreatown with a craving for something spicy and a drink in hand. Just be prepared to sweat a little, laugh a lot, and maybe wake up feeling better than you deserve thanks to all that collagen in those chicken feet.