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    JordanBy JordanOctober 25, 2022Updated:October 25, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Mapo Pocha Soju Bar

    680 Bloor St W

    416.901.0678

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    Koreatown

    Mapo Pocha Soju Bar is a hotspot on Bloor that serves up different flavors of soju and comfort food dishes until late at night.

    Mapo is a district in Korea where owner Becky Zheng’s grandmother once owned a barbecue restaurant. Pocha is an abbreviation for pojang macha, the street food stalls that are common late-night hangouts.

    mapo pocha soju barSince coming to Canada in 2006, Zheng wanted to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother and has worked in restaurants for the last 10 years. 

    mapo pocha soju bar The space which is now occupied by Mapo Pocha was the original home of Zheng’s first business, Mapo Korean BBQ, which has relocated down the street. 

    Zheng realized there aren’t many spots for nightlife in Koreatown, apart from a few karaoke bars. She wanted to introduce a space where she could share her culture while filling in this gap. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Walking inside Mapo Pocha, I’m met with a ceiling covered in hanging orchid flowers with neon lights glowing in between. The detail adds to the party feel of the bar. 

    mapo pocha soju bar There are several wooden booths and tables for groups. Private seating arrangements are lined up against walls with retro Korean movie posters. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Another eye-catching part of the interior is a sprawling mural that covers the right wall as you approach the kitchen.

    It displays a scene of a night market in Korea during the 1980s with bustling vendors and after-midnight eaters. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Mapo Pocha carries an extensive list of sojus in an assortment of flavors that are imported from Korea. 

    Whether it’s strawberry, green grape, apple, blueberry, grapefruit, yogurt, or plum, you’re served the whole bottle along with shot glasses. 

    mapo pocha soju bar I tried the Peach-flavoured soju ($19.99) which was mildly sweet. Although it contains 14 percent alcohol, it didn’t taste too boozy when sipped. 

    Mapo Pocha also makes their own soju by mixing distilled liquor with fruit juices and pop in four flavors: pineapple, yogurt, mango, and lychee. 

    mapo pocha soju bar I tried the Pineapple ($22.99) which was refreshing and fizzy. The order came to the table in a big glass bottle with an ice chamber at the bottom which keeps the drink cold while it sits on the table. 

    There seems to be an endless for food whether you’re looking for a full dinner or if you just want to order a few snack plates to accompany the soju. 

    mapo pocha soju bar One of the most popular street food dishes on the menu is the Corn Cheese ($8.99). Here, a sizzling grill plate of corn kernels are covered in melted mozzarella, butter, mayonnaise and a sprinkle of parsley. mapo pocha soju bar Every buttery mouthful pops with the light crisp crunch of the corn, the salty flavours of the cheese, and the creaminess from the mayonnaise. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Mapo Pocha serves a pizza-inspired Kimchi Pancake ($18.99). Bacon, onion, and thinly sliced kimchi are mixed into a pancake batter that’s cooked before mozzarella cheese is added on top. 

    The sweet and sour flavor of the kimchi is quite strong in this savory dish. I enjoyed the cheese because the hotcake-like dish felt a bit dry without it. 

    mapo pocha soju bar The Fried Chicken in Chili Sour Soy Sauce ($29.99) is pretty straightforward but is also a must-try when you come to Mapo Pocha. 

    What’s different about this fried chicken is that it’s marinated in pineapple juice, lemon juice, and soy sauce. The seasoning gives the chicken naturally sweet and tart flavors. 

    Garnished with thinly sliced peppers and sesame seeds, the chicken remains crispy even though it’s covered in chili soy sauce. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Finally, the Cold Pork Hock with Veggies ($28.99) is one of the most vibrant dishes on the menu that is plated beautifully with layers of meat and vegetables. 

    A generous pile of sliced steamed pork sits in the middle of a platter that has sliced carrots, cabbage, orange bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and lettuce all placed in a flower-like arrangement. 

    mapo pocha soju bar The dish comes with a thin sweet and sour sauce that’s meant to be used as a dip or poured all over the dish. It’s Zheng’s mother’s recipe made of garlic, lemon, apple, pear, mustard, and vinegar. 

    mapo pocha soju bar Mapo Pocha can be found in the middle of the busy streets of Koreatown between Bathurst and Christie on Bloor. 

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