Really enjoyed the food & atmosphere here. Highly recommend hot oden soup. Tteokbokki should also be tried with the oden soup.
Korean restaurant
쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub - Korean restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
The concept is a pojangmacha — the canvas-tent drinking stalls ubiquitous in Korean cities — transplanted indoors onto a quiet Thao Dien side street. The ground floor gives way to a larger upstairs level divided into tent-like enclosures with red vinyl canopies and stainless steel tables, a setup that photographs well and seats small groups of two to four comfortably. From the outside, the venue reads as a closed bar, dark and shuttered, so first-time visitors sometimes walk past.
The menu follows the pojangmacha canon closely: oden (fish cake soup) is what regulars mention first, ideally ordered alongside tteokbokki to contrast the spiced rice cakes against the clear, savory broth. Kimpitang — a combination of kimchi, pizza elements, and tangsuyuk (Korean sweet-and-sour pork) — is the kitchen's more inventive offering, the kind of dish that sounds like a mashup but earns its repeat orders. Pork BBQ with fresh vegetables and Korean fried chicken cover the grilling side of the menu.
The real draw is the hours. The kitchen opens at 11 AM but the place fills properly after dark, and the bar runs to 2 AM every night of the week, which is relatively rare for Thao Dien. Soju flows freely, the staff respond to table call bells promptly, and the air-conditioned interior — supplemented by overhead fans — keeps the heat tolerable even when the room is packed. A 4.8 rating across nearly a thousand Google reviews suggests the formula works consistently. The clientele skews toward Korean expats and visitors who recognize the pojangmacha format, alongside locals drawn by word of mouth for a late-night Korean food fix that extends well beyond standard barbecue spots. Against Thao Dien's wine bars and European bistros, CCC Korean Street Pub occupies a different register entirely.
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Reviews
4.8(1032)
This Korean restaurant perfectly recreates the vibe of a "Pojangmacha (Pocha)," a Korean drinking tent. With its red vinyl tents and stainless steel tables, the place has a great, immersive atmosphere that feels like you've stepped right into a K-drama. The menu has a wide range of food, from classic street food snacks to trendy dishes that are popular with young people. A standout is the "Kimpitang" (Kimchi Pizza Tangsuyuk), which is a guilty-pleasure dish of Korean sweet and sour pork topped with kimchi and cheese—it’s a mix of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. You can also get other authentic Korean dishes like "Yurinki," a fried chicken with a fresh kick from chopped raw chili peppers; "Oden soup" with a comforting clam-based broth; and a rich "Cheese rice" in a sizzling stone pot that’s perfect to finish the meal. You get an authentic atmosphere and a lot of food options for a reasonable price, so it gets crowded, especially on weekends. A friend of mine called to book a table for six and was initially told they could only give us one table since it was a Friday night. (Thankfully, after some discussion, the owner got on the phone and agreed to give us two.) While a "Pocha" is typically a spot for a second or third round of drinks, this place has such a big food menu that it's also a great choice for your first stop of the night.
This place is nice , like street style in Korea , the food is good ; especially the fish cake soup , pork bbq with fresh veg
Felt like in Korea, the food was okay. The price is okay, too! Great to hang out with friends here.
The restaurant is tucked away on a small street in Thảo Điền. From the outside, it looks more like a bar – dark and closed-off – so it’s easy to miss. But once you step inside, the space opens up, with a decent-sized ground floor and an even bigger upstairs area. The vibe is very Korean, with tent-like setups that make the place feel unique and perfect for a quick photo. It’s air-conditioned, with fans to keep things extra cool, and there’s even a call bell at each table to get the staff’s attention – super convenient. The service is good. The staff are assigned by floors, so it’s easy to flag someone down when needed. They’re quick, polite, and efficient. Now, about the food. The menu isn’t huge – maybe 20-30 dishes tops – and doesn’t feel as diverse as other Korean spots in town. One thing to note: they don’t have bánh canh, which some might expect from a Korean restaurant. But honestly, the food is tasty, and the portions are pretty generous. The tokbokki stood out to me – really flavorful but quite spicy, so heads up if you’re not into heat. As for the pricing, it’s on the higher side. Most dishes are in the 200-300k range or more. And here’s the kicker: if you pay by card, they tack on an extra VAT charge (somewhere between 8-10%). This wasn’t super clear at first, so it’s something to keep in mind. The good stuff? The place is beautifully designed, the food is solid, and the staff are great. It’s also easy to find and quick with service. The not-so-great? The menu could use more variety, the prices feel a bit steep, and the VAT surcharge for card payments is a little annoying. Overall, CCC is worth checking out if you’re into unique spots with good food and a chill Korean vibe. Just be prepared for the prices and bring your spice tolerance for that tokbokki! (8/10)
Visit Tips
Visiting 쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub
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Reservations: Call +84 364 063 103 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: late-night drinks, group dinner, soju night out, weekend hangout.
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Vibe
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Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at 쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub?
- Regulars consistently highlight the oden (fish cake soup), best paired with tteokbokki. The Kimpitang — combining kimchi, pizza elements, and tangsuyuk — is the kitchen's most inventive dish and earns repeat orders.
- Is 쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub open late at night?
- The bar runs until 2 AM every night of the week, making it one of the few Thao Dien spots open that late. Reviewers specifically recommend it for enjoying soju late at night.
- Does 쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub have a unique atmosphere?
- The upstairs level features tent-like enclosures with red vinyl canopies and stainless steel tables, replicating the Korean pojangmacha (street drinking tent) experience indoors. Reviewers describe it as feeling 'like you've stepped right into a K-drama.'
- Is 쎄쎄쎄 포차 CCC Korean Street Pub easy to find?
- The venue is tucked away on a quiet Thao Dien side street and 'from the outside, it looks more like a bar — dark and closed-off — so it's easy to miss,' as one reviewer noted.
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