Grand Rapids Food Hunt | Pochis Colombian Restaurant

Grand Rapids Food Hunt | Pochis Colombian Restaurant—A Bite of Colombia! 🇨🇴 Every time I visit a new city, I love scrolling through local bloggers’ guides—this time in Grand Rapids, I dug into posts by (Zhou Yi Cao Shi) and immediately set my sights on Pochis Colombian Restaurant hidden in the downtown area! As someone who’d never tried Colombian food before, I went with curiosity and ended up being totally obsessed—I’m already thinking about when I can go back next time～🥳 The moment I walked in, I was hooked by the vibe! Warm yellow lights, Colombian-style paintings on the walls, and upbeat Latin music in the background—for a second, it felt like I’d “teleported” from a Grand Rapids street to a small South American café. The immersion was real! Since it was our first time trying Colombian food, we ordered exactly what the blogger recommended (following a “local expert” is never wrong!), starting with the signature Empanadas (Colombian fried turnovers) 🥟. We got a platter with four flavors: cheese, beef, chicken-mushroom, and vegetable. The empanadas were super crispy right out of the fryer—you could hear a “crunch” when you bit into them—and they were stuffed to the brim with filling! We all agreed the chicken-mushroom flavor was the best: the umami of the mushrooms and the tenderness of the chicken blended perfectly, with a hint of Colombian specialty spices. It was totally not greasy, and after one bite, we wanted more～ For the main course, we didn’t hesitate to order the blogger’s top pick: Beef Tongue in Criolla Sauce (Lengua en Salsa Criolla) 🥩. Pro tip: This dish is in the bottom right corner of the dinner menu—easy to miss if you don’t look carefully! We were shocked when it arrived: a huge plate of beef tongue laid over rice, with a fresh vegetable salad on the side. The portion was so generous that it was more than enough for two people—no need to order other main courses at all! The beef tongue was stewed until it was incredibly tender; it fell apart with a light poke of a fork. Coated in the special Criolla sauce (slightly tangy, spicy, and super refreshing), it melted in your mouth with no gamey taste at all—even my friend who usually hates organ meats ate several bites. Mixing the rice with the sauce was so delicious we couldn’t stop～ The funniest part was ordering dessert! The menu was full of Spanish words, and we stared at the dense text for ten minutes without recognizing a single one😂 In the end, we had no choice but to pull up the dessert photos the blogger posted, pointed at the screen, and said “We want this!” to the waiter—luckily, they understood right away, saving us from an awkward moment～ What came out was a passion fruit mousse 🍰, and its appearance was absolutely stunning! Light yellow mousse topped with crushed cookies and fresh passion fruit seeds, you could see the layers when you cut into it. One bite was perfectly sweet and tangy—the freshness of the passion fruit balanced out the richness of the main course, leaving our stomachs feeling refreshed. It was the perfect way to end the meal～ Oh, and they also have Colombian specialty coffee, fresh-squeezed juices, and other drinks☕ We ordered a cup of hot coffee—it was rich and not bitter, and paired perfectly with the dessert! Whether you want a proper full meal or a casual “morning tea/afternoon tea” gathering, this place is perfect, and the value is great too—you can eat super full for around tens of dollars per person! In short, this first experience with Colombian food was a perfect 10/10! If you’re in Grand Rapids and want to try something new, don’t hesitate—head to Pochis! You won’t be disappointed～💯 #Michigan#GrandRapids#GrandRapidsRestaurants#ColombianFood#FoodExploration#RestaurantCheckIn