A spread of Korean all-in-one meals at WATDA in Ponsonby, featuring rice bowls, soup, fried chicken, and a variety of traditional banchan (side dishes).

Wholesome Korean
All-in-One Meals

Close-up of fresh Korean side dishes at WATDA, showcasing seasonal vegetables, pickles, tofu, and spicy stews, served alongside hearty rice dishes in Ponsonby.

Experience
Taste of Korea

Welcome to WATDA, where we bring you the warmth of Korean home cooking with just a touch of creativity. Think hearty mains, bright side dishes, and comforting flavors that make you feel right at home. Come on in, grab a seat, and enjoy real Korean goodness right here in the heart of Ponsonby.

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Our Values

Value In Mind

We believe everyone deserves a great meal that won’t break the bank, so we keep
prices friendly without cutting corners on quality.

Keeping It Fresh

We rotate our side dishes every season to highlight the best local produce and introduce new Korean flavors. That way, there’s always something unique and exciting on your plate.

Welcoming Vibe

We keep things easy and relaxed, greeting you with big smiles in a laid-back atmosphere—
so you can always feel comfortable enjoying our offerings.

Featured Meals

  • Beef tartare rice bowl at WATDA in Ponsonby, featuring raw beef tartare, avocado, perilla leaves, fresh greens, danmuji, seaweed, and bulgogi sauce.

    Beef Tartare Rice Bowl - 29

    Raw beef tartare, avocado, danmuji perilla leaves & fresh greens on a bed of rice topped with seaweed. Drizzled with Watda’s signature bulgogi sauce.

    육회비빔밥 (df opt, gf opt)

  • Cold ramen noodles with grilled chicken at WATDA, served with sesame, soy broth, chili, perilla leaves, cucumber, pickled radish, and seaweed.

    Grilled Chicken Noods - 29

    Ramen noodles, sesame, chilli & soy broth, fresh cucumber, perilla leaves, pickled radish, fresh greens & seaweed. Served cold. Comes with Grilled chicken on the side.

    그릴치킨냉라멘 (df opt)(mild spicy)

  • Spicy grilled O-Sam at WATDA, featuring calamari, premium pork, seasonal vegetables, perilla leaves, and gochujang sauce, served with DIY seaweed rice balls.

    Grilled O-Sam - 29

    O-jing oh (calamari), premium pork, seasonal vegetables, perilla leaves grilled on the hotplate in our hot & spicy gochujang sauce. Comes with DIY seaweed rice balls.

    오삼불고기 (spicy)

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