There's a new addition to West Michigan's dining scene! A joint serving up Korean corn dogs, ramen, tornado potato skewers, spicy rice cakes, and more is now open in Holland.

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K-Pocha’s Journey from Grand Rapids to Holland

Korean street food fans in the Grand Rapids area may recognize the restaurant's name—and the chef behind it.

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Remember K-Pocha in Wyoming?  Husband-and-wife team Lam To and ThienHa Phan, along with friend Chef Phong Nguyen, first opened the restaurant at 5751 Byron Center Ave. in Wyoming in June of 2023.

K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
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(Nguyen also owned Monsoon Vietnamese downtown Grand Rapids. That restaurant has since closed and been replaced by creole and Cajun eatery, Garden District.)

Less than two years later, in February 2025, they announced K-Pocha's closure, citing high rent and food costs. In its place, they launched a casual Vietnamese restaurant called Pho House. At the time, they said they hoped to relaunch K-Pocha somewhere else... and that's exactly what happened! In May, Nguyen opened a K-Pocha location on Munson Ave. in Traverse City. Now, he's back in West Michigan with a new restaurant in Holland.

K-Pocha Asian Street Food Now Open in Holland

K-Pocha opened at 12579 Felch St. in Holland in early October. Curious about the Korean corn dogs?

K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
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They differ from American versions thanks to rice-flour batter and creative fillings and toppings. Choose from beef, chicken, mozzarella cheese, or half meat/half cheese. Then go sweet or savory with toppings like:

    • Signature (ketchup and mustard)
    • Ramen
    • Fruity Pebbles
    • Potato
    • Sweet Pocheeto (sweet potato and Cheetos)
    • Hot Cheeto
    • Dorito Cheeto
    • Dragon Breath (chili flakes and spicy gochujang sauce)

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The menu also features Vietnamese pho, Japanese ramen, wings, rice dishes, bao buns, meat skewers, dumplings, and more.

K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
K-Pocha Holland via Facebook
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Drinks include limeade, Dalgona coffee, bubble tea, and slushes—many customizable. And for dessert? Grab a scoop of Hudsonville ice cream, make a bubble waffle sundae, or choose your favorite cone.

K-Pocha Holland is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7:00 p.m.

What’s New to Eat? 35+ West Michigan Restaurants Now Open in 2025

Looking to explore West Michigan’s booming restaurant scene? More than 35 new dining destinations have opened in 2025 across Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Wyoming, Hudsonville, and Holland — and the list keeps growing!

From fresh bakeries and authentic Mexican restaurants to Cajun eateries, burger joints, Vietnamese spots, vegan places, a footlong hot dog establishment, and even a beloved Grand Rapids breakfast and lunch favorite brought back to life, there’s something for every taste. Don’t miss the new bars and food trucks shaking things up too!

Bookmark this list and check back often — we’re adding more of West Michigan’s newest restaurants all year long.

Gallery Credit: Janna

New West Michigan Restaurants 2024

More than 40 new restaurants, including authentic Mexican eateries, brunch joints, African-fusion restaurants, juice bars, delis, all-you-can eat Korean food, Italian spots and more opened in West Michigan last year.

How many have you been to?

Gallery Credit: Janna

 

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