Pacho Pocha Express - 파초포차 - Korean restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Ive been here a few times now, all the food has been so good, the chicken is crispy and juicy and comes out so hot the way i like it. My favourite is the sweet and sour pork the sauce is so nice. Ive had to wait for about 15 minutes for the times ive been but I dont mind because the food is so good. I would recommend you come here.

Great Korean Bites with a "Chill" Vibe 🍗🍻 If you are looking for a casual spot to sit down and enjoy some solid food without breaking the bank, Pacho Pocha Express is worth a visit. It’s the kind of place that’s perfect for a low-key hangout where the food takes center stage. Here is what you can expect: The Food: This is where the place really shines. I’ve tried a good variety of items on their menu, and honestly, everything has been quite nice. The flavors are enjoyable and consistent—I’ve genuinely liked everything I’ve ordered so far. The Value: The pricing is very reasonable. It’s a great "bang for your buck" spot when you want a satisfying meal that feels like a treat but is priced for a regular night out. The Service: To keep it real, don’t come here expecting white-glove treatment. The vibe is very casual, which sometimes means the staff can be a bit slow or inattentive. It would be great to see the team engage a bit more with customers—perhaps by offering recommendations or suggesting popular dishes to try out. A little more proactive "hospitality" would definitely go a long way in making people want to come back more often! Overall Verdict: The service has some room for growth, but the quality of the food and the fair pricing keep it on the "recommend" list. If you’re patient with the staff and just focused on having a good meal, you’ll have a great time. Definitely give it a try if you’re in the mood for some tasty Korean-style eats! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

We came in group of 5.ordered ton of food. Honestly the food is also ok for sometimes occasions. To compare w other Korean Restaurant in D2 is not really authentic for me. But cute place, abit too hot for summer tho 🌝🌝🌝 Oh must try their fried 🍗 chicken.

The bulding it's located in is neat, but the actual chairs and tables for the restaurant are average. There's piles of chicken pre-made, but that means it's been sitting out waiting to be reheated/recooked, which is standard practice but didn't taste quite so fresh. It was a little dry and bland. They do bring out the chicken pretty quickly. The spicy braised tofu (두부조림) took much longer to get, yet the tofu was worth the wait. I preferred it much more than the chicken. *It doesn't come with any rice. A cup of rice was 10K/$0.40/₩550. The rice didn't taste like Korean sticky rice, rather V-style rice (which was ok). I ordered soy garlic popcorn chicken (간장마늘), yet it didn't taste like what I would expect in Korea. The color was off. It tasted like regular (light) spicy chicken... it was ok, but not great. The tofu (79K/$3.10/₩4,550) was larger in size and much fuller of a pan despite being cheaper. There was ground meat and onions mixed in with the semi-spicy sauce. The soysauce garlic popcorn chicken was 89K/$3.50/₩5,100. As for service, it's nice they gave some sides (although, rather simple ones). I wish they gave me water. I had nothing to drink; I didn't feel like ordering water.

I have visited the Pacho Pocha branch in Da Lat and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the place. However, the experience when I returned to the branch in Saigon was not as satisfying. Perhaps it was because I went on October 20th, a holiday, so the place was a bit crowded, the service was a bit slow, and it was quite hot. For any ladies who dress up nicely for a date, I would recommend bringing perfume because after eating, both your clothes and hair may absorb strong odors. The food was still delicious, but it didn't quite match up to the Da Lat branch. The owner of the restaurant is lovely; she even came to each table with flowers to celebrate Vietnamese Women Day. The prices for the food are reasonable compared to the general standard in Thao Dien; the three of us spent 400k and left feeling comfortably full.