Food is nice fusion of Korean flavors (pls don't expect 100% authentic). Good selection of protein and carb options - I got spicy pork and chicken and found both to be delicious. About the spiciness of the sauces, I was curious about level 10 and asked the nice staffer and he made me a sample! Very kind of the young man. So, 10 is not super duper hot. If you want super duper hot, this isn't it - nor is it all Korean spices, it was hybrid blend of sriracha, some garlic chili, some mayo-ish stuff. I ended up ordering a 5 and it went well with my proteins, rice and jap chae. For fast food K-food, I'm all in and have been telling my teammate parents (here for vball tourney) about it! read more

3.5/5 Looking for a quickie meal in the downtown Phoenix area? Then look no further than Cupbop. The menu offers several different proteins, and a vegetable option with your bowl that includes coleslaw, rice, and clear sweet potato noodles. There are also various spice levels for the sauce that goes on top of your bowl, from 1-10. In addition to their regular cupbop bowls they also have a salad option (which was not available when we were here) and a kids bowl which is maybe 1/2 the size of a regular bowl. We opted for a fried tofu bowl and a beef bowl. The fried tofu we had was fried to order and only took a few minutes to fry while the rest of our ingredients were premade. We had the sauce at the no spice/sweet level of 1. All the components went well together and there was a generous amount of protein. The only negative was that the sweet potato noodle didn't have that nice chewy texture to them. I enjoyed both the fried tofu which was lightly crispy with a custard-like center, and beef which had a tasty bulgogi(?) marinade. The sauce at level 1 is creamy and tangy. Some green leafy vegetable would be my preference for a meal like this instead of the coleslaw but the coleslaw did taste good and added some crunchy texture to the rest of the bowl. Service was fast and friendly. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest. The floors were sticky and the seat was dirty so I had to wipe the seat down with a wet paper towel. read more

Cupbop - Cupbop with beef - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We saw this place on our way to the hotel, so decided to give it a try. This is a good novel concept as I haven't seen too many Korean fast food places around. They ran out of salad so we ordered bowls with beef, katsu and two types of fried chicken (rock and ugly). The bowl has glass noodle and rice as staples, with a bit shredded cabbage. To be honest, the fried chicken was ok and tasted a bit bland. The beef and katsu much more flavorful and something worth trying. read more

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Decent fast food Korean food. I got mine to go, and they were out of lids, so they put mine in a styrofoam container. I got the combo, which is your choice of two protein. I got the Korean beef and the rock chicken. Both were very good. They also have hot sauce from spice level of 1 to 10. I got the 9 (very hot) and I didn't find it that spicy, but I have a high tolerance. The staff were helpful in explaining how to order (though it was a little hard to hear through the glass) and service was quick. Not too bad for the cost. read more

Cupbop - Combo Cupbop - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A great place to grab-and-go tasty Korean foods! You can shake the order together or just eat it as it is, with 10 choices of how spicy (or not) you want your grub. Tony was helpful in helping us patiently pick out the delish choices. Definitely worth a return trip. Military discount and parking validation upon request. read more

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This was a decent lunch, but the guy behind the counter was a complete jerk. He acted that he was very frustrated to see us show up when we were the only people in the restaurant. He also refused to label the four different bowls so that we had to take 10 minutes to figure out, which was which. read more

Walked by for lunch. The screens with what I'd assume is the menu were not working. One of the employees walked me through the ordering process. When it was time to choose protein, the options were chicken, fried chicken, fried chicken patty, and pork... I tend to lean vegetarian so I was disappointed in the lack of options, but decided to give the pork a try. They let you choose your sauce, which was the only flavor in the bowl. No other toppings, no veggies, no sides. Just carbs and meat. If you're looking for a well rounded meal, this isn't the place. Probably won't be back. read more

Cupbop - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was not amazing. First time here and I'll just say that it was not what I expected. I think you put way too much sugar in your sauces or marinated meats. And the meat and chicken are over cooked and too dry. Maybe being out for so long is the issue. The noodles are just sweet and nothing like chap chae at all. Sadly my experience was not great. Will not go to another Cupbop in the future. read more

The service is amazing. The employees are polite and friendly. The food is amazing and the flavors really complement each other. read more

Cupbop - Special Make it a Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my first visit to cupbop and the food was tasty. I got two different chickens in my bowl and rice and noodles. The service was great! The seating was fun, I got to people watch at the window while I ate. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because they said 9 was really hot, and I have to disagree. Now don't go getting 9 on my word.... I'll totally try it again but ask for a 10. You do you. Thank you cupbop!! read more

Cupbop - Lunch!! - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my second time there. The first time the bowl was filled all the way up and the food was delicious. Happen to pass through town and went there a second time. The food barely covered the bottom of the bowl and the food was mediocre. It felt like they were trying to stretch the food out until closing. read more

When they first opened, I ate here about twice a week for six months. Soon after quality and consistency decline rapidly. I went back today for the first time in about four months and asked for my money back. The beef was disgusting. The flavor was completely different than what it had ever been before at any cup pop. I will not be going back. read more

Super nice service!! Tony was the best and so kind Definitely coming back again. Super clean and good ambiance

Solid 2.5 stars. I had hoped for a slightly elevated fast food experience but I'd say it was about average. Heavy on the rice, light on the protein. The veggies are clearly a frozen mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower so they are all very soggy and taste frozen. I'm glad I came to try this place. I might try it in another city but wouldn't return here. read more

My wife and I were very excited to come to Cupbop for the first time, having been to many Korean BBQ restaraunts, we heard this was supposed to be a similar experience. It couldn't have been further from it. The employees didn't greet us when we came in and just looked like they didn't care to even be there. The food itself was barely tasteful. My wife got the Korean Fried Chicken bowl and the chicken was barely even lukewarm which was terrible. I got the Beef which was hot but the rice was stale and seemed to have not been refreshed in a long time. All of the photos on the wall of the veggies you get in your bowl are untrue as we didn't have anything but finely shredded cabbage in our bowls. This places does an extreme disservice to Korean people and their culture. If you come here without expecting that, you may not be disappointed if you like bland food, but we don't recommend you ever even try this place. read more

Cupbop - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went before the AJR concert. They were staffed with 2 people making orders for a lot of customers. It was quite chaotic and stressful due to how the main person was working. Very unorganized. As you can see from the pictures it looks pretty much how it should. The food was decently tasty. However the spice level was not where it was supposed to be. Not spicy at all. The combo had only 5 pieces of tofu. Which i thought was very few compared to the serving size of the other combo. I also requested no rice in one and extra veggies which was acknowledged however i think the employee was so overwhelmed the forgot to do it. Over all, for a fast food joint I'd be willing to try it out again if i was in the area however if it is as chaotic as it was this last time, i would not visit again. read more

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This is a fast food place in downtown PHX. Its Korean, it comes in a cup, there are so many combos its hard to talk about them. I have eaten here 3 times, and will go back. Service is quick, im usually in and out under 5 minutes (your time will vary). You can make the food as spicy as you want. Not much on the ambiance i have a feeling most people like me grab the food to go. If you are downtown and want something quick and different give this place a try. read more

This was bomb!!! My family and I tried this for the first time and we fell in love. The only sad part is that the only option for a Korean corn dog was sausage, and my daughter was looking forward to eating one with a chicken or beef hotdog inside. Overall, this place was great and easy to get, but I suggest that they add different types of hotdog read more

Cupbop - Yum - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came for lunch and the line was out the door. The bowls come with a protein, shredded cabbage, yam noodles, and rice. Ordered the combo bowl which gives you the option of two proteins and everything else I listed. I decided to go with the beef bulgogi and chicken. The proteins were soggy and mushy with very little flavoring. The chicken almost look like cut up poached chicken. I opted out of the heavy mayo-based sauces they drizzle over the top and got a side of kimchi (4 oz) instead for ~$3 more. This place is very expensive and mediocre for what it is. Coming from California, we have tons of make your own bowl type places, and they're usually so generous with the different veggie options and toppings. My coworker who came in a little later said they ran out of rice. How can you run out of rice when you're a rice bowl restaurant? Hopefully they work out the kinks, but the food is mediocre at best and expensive for what it is. read more

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It was disgusting and unappetizing and the inside was gross and dirty Would never return read more

Ordered online, paid, and drove all the way here to pickup my order and the door was locked. Upon calling the restaurant I saw an employee answer the phone and come to the front. They told me that they were closed due to catering and they wouldn't make my order. Turn off your online ordering then and don't waste people's time!! read more

Its good for being the only Korean BBQ place downtown but having just visited Korea its not even close. It's fast and the employees are always friendly but it is just ok. read more

Very nice service! Accommodating to complicated orders. Rock chicken was very flavorful, the spice sauces were not explained as well as I would have liked, accidentally got mayonnaise siracha sauce. The sauce to food was a bit overpowering. My own fault though! Clean restaurant and nice set up. read more

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Just had dinner. Short walk from our hotel. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Wish we had one close to where we live. read more

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Very yummy! The Korean fried chicken is super good! The Korean bbq chicken is also very good! Yummy kimchi too! I love the noodles that come with the bowl too, I may try and ask for veggies instead of rice next time. Definitely recommend to get your kimchi and Korean food fix :) place was cute and clean and the employees very nice and had fast service :) read more

I stopped here during WNBA All Star weekend for something quick and delicious. While I received quick service the flavor and seasoning was subpar. I ordered a doochi bop and they cooked the tofu fresh when ordered. The younger worker didn't seem very clean as he was drinking from his own water bottle right in the serving area and did not wash his hands when he began to put my order together. As he poured the tofu into my container he almost touched it with his bare hands to keep it from tumbling out. The rice, noodles, and veggies needed some kind of flavor. They were really bland and basic. I wouldn't try this place again based on the flavors and cleanliness. read more

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Way more delicious than anticipated. If you haven't tried this, I highly recommend trying this place!

Affordable fast food in Korean style. Each cup has rice, noodles, veggies and your choice of 1-2 meat. Worth the price and the line moves very fast. There's also a self service drink bar. Good place to take a rest from shopping in the outlet nearby. read more

Great service. Excellent Food. Try the two item with everything and two protein choice. Spicy is the perfect medium heat. Creamy, savory, sweet and salty. Thank you! Great location and view. Maybe some music would bring some energy to such a diamond. Probably overlooked by many and worth it. read more

Cupbop - Korean BBq with a twist. - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is my 2nd Cupbop after enjoying the one in Mesa. I'm happy they now have this new downtown Phoenix location. The atmosphere is fun and upbeat with nice decor and clean. Service and recommendations by Manager Misaela were excellent and right on point. I had the 2 protein bowl(spicy pork and chicken)with rice, noodles and a delicious side of veges. The bowl was GREAT. The food was fresh, cooked right and you can't beat the price under $14. Service was fast even though it was busy. Highly recommended for quality fast Korean cuisine at reasonable prices. read more

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The cup I had was great. The portion size was good. The quality was great tasting. I will definitely be back.

First time here, the food was delicious, the spicy level was great and serving size was more than plenty. The service was speedy and they asked if I'd like to add anything else like sauce, dumplings, and/or drink which is an up charge but worth it. Great little place to have lunch or a quick bite. read more

Cupbop - Krunch Bop with Spicy Level: Little Spicy. - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I haven't been to this place until my friend introduced me to it. We ordered our food and I was a bit confused on what to do but the guy behind the counter (I think his name was Ryan) was super helpful and super funny. We were the only two there since it was near closing and he was super helpful on giving us recommendations. I got an ugly cupbop and got the 7.5 recommendation for spiciness. Overall, it was good, but I felt like the rice could've been a little bit more cooked. The place was a bit compress considering we are in downtown Phoenix. Overall, I can see myself returning here base on the service I was provided. read more

Cupbop - Ugly Bop Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Where have you been all my life, Cupbop?!? Yes (in the most Meg Ryan sort of way...IYKYK). read more

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This my third location I have visited. Surprisingly, Salt Lake City had best franchise. Mainly due to size of business and variety of menu. This place has limited size and menu. For for Asian I area, it's great. It's next to ballpark and all is downtown restaurants. It's was so close to hotel I was staying at. Google map said 11 walk but I got here in 5. For downtown value this place is great. read more

Cupbop - Across the street has monarch and majerle's. Great location. - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Total redemption from the first time I ate from here. Delivery, as last time, fast and efficient. I mentioned from my last review that I was missing about half my order but they made me happy with the "extras" that found their way into my To Go bag. If u you oh don't eat here are you really living? read more

Cupbop - Rock Bop Bowl, Mandoo, and the elusive RockStars! - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I LOVE CUPBOP, but this location is so awful. The first time we went was during Game On Expo in March 2024. The door was locked an hour early because they only had two employees on and both were in the back and it reeked of marijuana when one opened the door. The floors were dirty and the marijuana smell legit permeated. The food was cold and bland, nothing like what I was used to from Cupbop. I let it go thinking it was a once off. Then we went on Friday night (5/24/2024) after fan fusion and the line took over 30 min. The guy tried to convince me to get veggies instead of tofu because he couldn't find the tofu. I said no rice so I got a bowl of noodles and bulgogi (I am not a vegetarian so I was fine with bulgogi) but the noodles were much oilier than usual. The noodles didn't have the carrots in it like it usually does and they didn't give me or my husband cabbage. I'm just starting to think this location has employees that just don't care. REALLY disappointing. read more

This place has great food and great service! I had the beef bowl with rice, cabbage, and rice noodles. My husband had Korean bbq. So good! Downtown location. (It didn't show up on Google)! read more

Cupbop - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Well...it's a very tough rating for me on this round because to my pure honesty, my rating is 3.5 stars but since the app won't let me cut half a star off and because it's Asian cuisine (Always support Asian food), I give it a 4 stars. Way to go, pal!!! Things I don't find appealing were also mentioned by other Yelppers already, the price isn't exactly to its right corner but only just slightly more expensive. I could see a bowl of this should be around 9-10.75 and more than that is challenging the food quality. But they are actually good. 7 out of 10 good in my opinion. But....but the noodles are very tasty, satisfactory texture and chewy in a breakable way. With the sauce mixed well it's quite delicious. Chicken is yummy. Kind of a light teriyaki with light spice kind of taste. And would you look at how beautiful the bowl looks by the pic! Gyoza is a little hard...I mean...they were served warm but I just couldn't figure out why... If I have to be straight forward, I think they are just pulled out from the freezer and got reheated in some ways. Still taste like Gyoza but definitely not fresh. Still I'll give it a soft 6 for the progress to make. Overall I did have a good experience dining in. Space is welcoming and service is sweet. Well it's the self-serving kind so I would say it's just more to my favor. Can I say the fountain drinks are good though? 对不起，我的胃口真的养刁了。我对亚洲菜的标准有点高，主要是面啊饺子啊这些东西长大天天吃所以好坏一吃就知道了。这家店吧，我能说不算难吃，有点好吃但不会是第一选择。饺子很硬不要踩雷。面倒是很好吃，加上那个酱甜甜的。鸡肉也不错，味道就是那种很典型的美式亚洲菜的照烧甜加一点辣，就是给不到你什么惊喜但是也不至于太难吃。挺适合大家在市里面走累了有点饿像找个地方歇脚然后进来这个点吃点东西那种感觉。我尽量对韩国料理不刻板印象，所以要是能给点泡菜在面上面就更好了。没有的话我都看不出来哪里韩式了说实话。但还是给了四颗星，主要是给不了三星半，还有想支持一下他们。想试试面的可以来试一下，面是真的不错。 read more

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The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. The food was meh: I have tried it t twice, and never been impressed. The vegetables and noodles were ok. The chicken tasted and looked like kids chicken nuggets. I expected better. read more