99 Pocha

Quick Verdict

99 Pocha is a Korean pojangmacha-style spot in Carrollton's Mac Arthur corridor, and if you're looking for casual Korean street food and drinks without a big bill or a complicated booking process, it earns a direct recommendation. The format — small plates, soju, beer, a lively room — is designed for groups who want to graze and share rather than commit to a formal Korean BBQ production. For that occasion, it delivers.

What to Expect

Pojangmacha dining is the Korean equivalent of a late-night street stall brought indoors: expect fried snacks, spicy stews, tteokbokki, and the kind of food that pairs naturally with cold soju or beer. The value structure at spots like this typically runs lean , you can usually build a satisfying round of drinks and food for two without pushing past $40–50, which compares well against the full-service Korean BBQ operations nearby. If you've been once and liked it, the move on your return is to go deeper into the snack menu rather than defaulting to the same two or three dishes. The pocha format rewards exploration.

The crowd skews Korean-American and local regulars, which is a decent quality signal for a suburban strip-mall address. Carrollton's Korean dining corridor along Mac Arthur is one of the stronger concentrations of Korean food in the DFW area, so 99 Pocha has real competition nearby , but it occupies a different register than the BBQ houses and sushi-Korean fusion spots. If you want grilled meat tableside, Bros Korean BBQ Sushi Shabu or Ddong Ggo Tx are the right calls. 99 Pocha is where you go for a more casual, drinks-forward evening.

There are no reservations required in the typical pocha format, which makes this an easy pick for spontaneous nights out. Walk in, grab a table, order a round. The absence of a formal booking process is part of the appeal , it keeps the atmosphere loose and the turnover social. If you're planning ahead for a larger group on a weekend, arriving early is the sensible move.

Reservations: Walk-in friendly. Dress: Casual. Budget: Estimate $20–35 per person with drinks, though confirmed pricing is not available in our current data.

For a broader look at what's worth your time in the area, see our full Carrollton bars guide and our full Carrollton restaurants guide. If you're exploring further afield, Julep in Houston, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, and Jewel of the South in New Orleans represent strong benchmarks for what a drinks-forward bar experience can look like at a higher tier. Also worth bookmarking: our full Carrollton hotels guide, our full Carrollton wineries guide, and our full Carrollton experiences guide.