What to order at M Pocha

Signature dishes
Tteokbokki, Korean corn dog, Soju cocktails
CuisineKorean street food
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu 17:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00
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Signature dishes: Tteokbokki, Korean corn dog, Soju cocktails

Location

Address: 209 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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