For someone who would drive all the way to Thornhill for Home of Hot Taste, I've finally found... that hot taste at home. At K-Pocha. ~~~
The dark Korean pub-style restaurant has been throwing in little bits of random decor, keeping it homey. Service was a little slow last night with one server. We got our rice after our first dish... my table and I are the kind of people who NEED rice to eat anything. Kind of a bummer, but the food was still delish.
Loved the banchan (Korean side dishes) of sizzling corn, radish, and "slaw". Good contrast to the chicken.
But that fried chicken... so good! Love the kampoongi (citrusy fried chicken) and the extra taste of sesame that you don't get enough of at other restos. The fried chicken had a great flake, similar to tempura without the sogginess. The regular flavour had a bit of seasoning, but I think they marinate their chicken in some juices prior to frying. The spicy flavour was BOMB. Again, the sesame flavour and some fruitiness (maybe... I could be wrong) came through well in the sauce. There was just enough sauce left on the plate to dip the other chicken into. Yum :)
Tried sparking rice wine for the first time there and did enjoy. Good sweetness to contrast the chicken. All in all, thoroughly enjoyed and shall be back to devour the rest of the menu.