Welcome to Pocha Cafe
Pocha Cafe in Buena Park, CA offers a top-tier Korean BBQ experience with a diverse buffet menu. The unlimited banchan bar is a standout feature, providing a variety of quality and clean options. Customers rave about the marinated short ribs and flavorful beef belly. The attentive and efficient service, along with the affordable prices, make this restaurant a must-visit. The ambiance is relaxed, with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Pocha Cafe promises a memorable dining experience for all Korean BBQ enthusiasts craving a satisfying meal.
- 8948 Knott Ave Buena Park, CA 90620 Hotline: (714) 820-6105
Welcome to Pocha Cafe, a buffet-style Korean BBQ restaurant located in Buena Park, CA. This Asian-owned gem offers a plethora of options for diners, from traditional Korean dishes to mouth-watering barbeque selections. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and provides a range of amenities such as private dining, outdoor seating, and even drive-thru service.
One standout feature of Pocha Cafe is its unlimited banchan bar, which is always well-maintained and offers a variety of delectable sides to complement your meal. Customers rave about the quality of the marinated short ribs and the flavorful beef belly. The attentive and friendly staff, like Olivia, add to the overall dining experience, making every visit memorable.
With a focus on excellent service and high-quality food, Pocha Cafe has quickly become a favorite among locals. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special celebration, this restaurant has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to try their delicious offerings and experience the vibrant ambiance that Pocha Cafe has to offer.

I love this place more than life itself. Alright that may be a bit of a hyperbole, but I can safely say that my boo and I have been here nearly every Friday for the past year That may or may not be a flex to some people, but we truly enjoy the quality/price at this KBBQ location in addition to how friendly the staff is every time we show up. We'd frequented Pocha since the pandemic and have watched its meteoric rise from then to the point where we now have to make reservations online (within 5 miles) in order to secure a table! You'd think this insane volume of people (especially on weekends) would deter us from going; however, the main hostess does an excellent job managing the waitlist and communicating with the servers to get people seated. She accomplishes this job every night we're there with urgency and politeness which is so amazingly consistent. The unlimited banchan bar in the middle is a sticking point for us. Quality and cleanliness of the bar keeps us coming back because they have so many options and you can serve yourself. As for meats, the marinated short ribs are S-tier and a must-eat every time we go. I'm a huge fan of the beef belly which, in my opinion, is just a fattier brisket. They of course have the staple meats (bulgogi, brisket) and various pork belly options (curry is our favorite - cook low and slow). Anyway, we would literally die if anything happened to Pocha. Please support this place!

Olivia, service was great and attentive. Always asking if we want more meat and changes our grill without being asked. Thank you IOlivia and we will be back for more.

As always the food was amazing. Today was my birthday and the service I got was the best part. I specifically want to thank Olivia for making this a birthday I will not forget. The ambiance alright we were on a waitlist of 10+ people and got seated in 15-20 minutes.

Everything from service to the sides and the meat. The variety of the buffet choices makes it a better experience with the dessert. Plus side is, it isn't smokey either making the ambiance better.

Bang for your buck!! Absolutely love this buffet style kbbq restaurant making it easier for both customers and workers so that we don't have to try to get someone's attention while eating. The buffet has almost everything you can think of: rice paper, radish wrap, salad, onions, japchae, soup, etc. $19.99 during happy hour! The menu is limited but still enough for ppl with small stomachs like me!

Came here on a busy Sunday lunch, and I think the value is quite good for the quantity of food. Service was quick on their feet. Our server was great checking on us if we needed everything. I like this self-service where you can grab your specific banchans and appetizers. Limited meat selections, but you can never go wrong with the beef items. Will come again later on.

I am a KBBQ fanatic and this has got to be one of the best places around. They get a whole lot right, and the price just makes it too good to overlook. Parking is easy, and though we went on a Saturday night, waitlist was roughly 30 minutes, quite fast. You have to waitlist on site. Admittedly, I'm not very picky about meat. That may be the only reason you choose not to go here. The menu, for $25, is pretty limited, and the brisket isn't the best quality (though the beef belly is still great). That said, this place has a delicious endless side bar. No more waiting for people to bring a piddly little puddle of kbbq sauce and 2 strands of noodles to you, you can just heap it onto a plate yourself. Be warned, you're going to eat way more sides than you expect because there's so much variety and it's delicious. I almost wonder if that's the reason the price is cheaper; people fill themselves up on all the sides. The service was great when I was here. I was wary from previous reviews so your mileage may vary, but the a server here was so fast we never ran out of meat at our table. Might be yet again the power of having sides to pick into while we wait haha. The ambiance is what you'd expect of a normal kbbq place, nicely decorated and kpop in the background. I will be returning here, and maybe next time I'll try harder to eat the meat and not the sides.