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M Pocha, Durham, NC

M Pocha

4.8
4.8
440 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in the heart of downtown Durham, M Pocha is a vibrant dining destination that brings the energy and flavors of Korean Pojangmacha to life. A modern twist on the traditional "tented street carts" of Korea, M Pocha offers an intimate, casual setting where friends gather to share exceptional food, creative cocktails, and great conversation.

Led by locally renowned Chef Michael Lee and part of the esteemed M Restaurant Group, our menu celebrates Asian fusion cuisine with a special focus on bold Korean-inspired flavors. From small plates perfect for sharing to signature dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, M Pocha delivers a culinary experience as dynamic as the city we call home.

Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy night out or an exciting taste adventure, M Pocha promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable dishes. Join us and discover why we’re one of Durham’s most talked-about dining spots!

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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

Menu

Starters

  • 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

                                                            Last updated: October 27, 2024

                                                            What 440 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
                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Durham

                                                              Best Overall

                                                            • Durham

                                                              Best Service

                                                            • Durham

                                                              Hot spot

                                                            • Durham

                                                              Neighborhood gem

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            M Pocha in Durham offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious unique food" and a "great cocktail program." The "steamed buns" and "creative dishes" are must-tries. Though the space can be "noisy," the "friendly service" and "flavorful" menu make it a local favorite. Perfect for shared plates!

                                                            440 Reviews

                                                            1. Kristy

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The pre fix Valentine meal had a taste of everything and allowed us to experience the restaurant and vibe.

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                                                            2. Chris

                                                              Denver

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              One of the best grazing restaurants around, regardless of cuisine. Fun, casual atmosphere.

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                                                            3. Larry

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              22 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              22 reviews

                                                              Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              For date night with my wife, it was SPECTACULAR! The service by Abby was ‘on-point’ and amazing, the food, flavorful and more than tasty (*Kudos to the chefs!), and the entire experience, including ambiance … 10 out of 10. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back! Thank you M Pocha!

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                                                            4. Molly

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Fabulous food! They were admittedly understaffed due to people calling out, but everyone there was hustling to provide the best possible service. Check it out - you won’t regret it!

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                                                            5. Lisa

                                                              VIP

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              46 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              46 reviews

                                                              Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Great food and service! Loved the wagyu bao buns and Nagasaki champon was delicious, perfectly cooked seafood and rich umami broth.

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                                                            6. Lea

                                                              New York City

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Grilled octopus, garlic chili crisp fries, and DIY spicy pork buns were excellent. Waitress was friendly, and food arrived quickly.

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                                                            7. Jonathan

                                                              Atlanta

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Good was great, but it is a communal space - so be prepared for it to be loud. Service was adequate but we had a disturbance with a couple next to us and management basically shrugged their shoulders.

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                                                            8. Aiden

                                                              VIP

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              1 review

                                                              4.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Everything was great, but the counter seats we ate at are just too thin. MPocha’s menu works when all the plates are shared, and sharing is very difficult on the counters. If you sre more than 3 people, make sure to get a table.

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                                                            9. Alan

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              1 review

                                                              4.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Very small cold restaurant even servers wearing coats Food was excellent , but I thought bc costly for what you got

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                                                            10. Anne

                                                              Raleigh

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on January 9, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Our favorite in Durham. Never disappoints. Steamed buns are just so good.

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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 440 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 3 times today

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for M Pocha

                                                            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
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