You can now live out your K-drama dreams at Chorong Pocha, a pop-up bar in Clarke Quay offering free-flow soju and Korean bites from just $35++ per person. Available daily from 5pm to 9pm, the buffet includes unlimited servings of Chorong Chorong soju in five flavours:Â Peach, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Green Grape, and Lychee.
Pad your stomach with some free snacks to go along with your drinks. The complimentary bites include the trendy Corndog (U.P. $10++), Dumplings (U.P. $10++), Crispy Seaweed Noodle Rolls (U.P. $15++), and Fries (U.P. $10++). The buffet costs $35++ for ladies and $45++ for gents—we think it’s worth it as you get to drink to your heart’s content!
Image credit: @chorongpocha
Inspired by Korean streetside tents that serve soju and snacks, the casual bar, which has an alfresco dining area, also serves popular street bites. Pair your drinks with some Spicy Rice Cakes (U.P. $10++) AKA tteokbokki and Fish Cake Soup (U.P. $10++), perfect for rainy days. There’s also Kimchi Cheese Fries ($15++), which features crispy fries paired with zingy kimchi and topped with stretchy cheese.
Alternatively, visit after 9pm and share the Asahi Beer Tower ($68++), which includes one free soju, with your beer-loving friends. Or if you’re trying to watch your alcohol intake, go light with a pint of Asahi, affordably priced at $12++.
If you’re looking for another boozy spot to try, read our B.E.D review for beer hotpot, truffle ramen, and mentaiko sushi in Tai Seng.
For more Korean-inspired eats, check out MenboLah, a takeaway kiosk in Lavender that sells Korean-style shrimp toast and more. Otherwise, visit Chunz in Dhoby Ghaut for their viral cheesy corn dogs.
Address: 3D River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-13, Singapore 179023
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 8200 0713
Website
Photos taken by Tan Zi Hui and Chew Yi En.