This is a cool spot. There is so much to choose from and a two hour limit to eat however much you want. Create your own sauce at their sauce bar, choose your broth and order ingredients for your kpot or grill or both. The concept is great, the taste is amazing and the service is wonderful. I can't think of a whole lot that isn't worth a trip here. Yet since this is a review, j will give my couple of nitpicks. Oil or butter should be provided for the grill. While it wasn't quite causing things to stick and our waitress did change the pan once something more is needed in the grill because the meats are so thin and it would impart a bit of flavor. Second salt and pepper are nowhere to be found. Granted I didn't ask because I enjoyed the sauces but my dining partner who isn't as sauce loving as I am would have liked some salt and pepper. Lastly don't go in thinking you will just get what you want and others what they want... while of course you can do that up to 16 ingredients at a time which isn't a problem because you can hit send on the order pad and immediately get more. Yet I wish we had decided together and shared more items because there was incredible food waste. The portions they bring are huge and could be a whole lot smaller... yet the value of what you pay va what you get is definitely worth it. However the waste was sad. You can't take it home and since it is at the table already it has to be thrown out. I understand the liability in allowing raw food to leave the restaurant however I do think you should be able to cook it and take it home. I only say this because the cost of food and number of hungry people our one meal waste could have fed truly made me sad. Finally services. Our waitress was kind, efficient and helpful. She told us what to do, how to do it, cleared and check up on us regularly . It is a bit loud but not so much that you cannot have a conversation which is nice. Overall I really liked this place. Would definitely go back with a bigger group and different ordering strategy. It is a great addition to the area. read more

The service here is fast and friendly and it's much busier here compared to the Overland location! When we arrived, we were seated right away. Our server was kind, but her section was very busy so she was everywhere. I was bummed they didn't have any radishes during our visit and I'm hoping it was a one time thing! The quality was fine, some meats were cut TOO thin but we still had a good lunch! read more

I frequent KPOT a lot, whether it be with friends or family. It's a great place for hanging out, and it's easy to share with people. There are plenty of toppings to choose from and vegan options, and the broth is absolutely delicious as well. The stove is easy to control and I just think the concept of doing hot pot yourself is a fun experience. I absolutely adore this place, and I really wish more people knew about it. read more

This was a different and fun date night! But I would definitely expect to leave a little smelly. The atmosphere is fun, casual, and modern. The service was decent, pretty hands off. I felt like we had to motion to get our servers attention quite a bit to refill waters, etc. The food was good, be sure to check on the sauce/appetizer station because that's where they have the seasoning for all your foods. Will probably come back and try again! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Fun energetic spot with a great value for the price. Quick service and good selection. Be prepared to wait because this place is usually busy, worth it! Pro tip, dress for the heat because all the burners going at once makes it balmy read more

I first checked out KPOT for my friend's birthday, and we had a wonderful time! We waited about 30 minutes for a table since we had a big group. Definitely get here early on a weekend night! We started by checking out the buffet of desserts and sides--French fries, fried sesame red bean balls (my favorite), oranges, small cakes, and a build-your-own-sauce station including soy sauce/kimchi/ponzu/chili oil and more. Your whole table can choose either hot pot OR BBQ and if you want both hot pot and BBQ, you pay a few extra dollars. After ordering a soup broth base, we ordered items with the tablet. They limit you to ordering a maximum number of items at a time, which makes sense so you don't end up with a bunch of food leftover. You can't bring the leftover food home, so only order what you can eat! It was fun to have your own individual hot pot to cook the meat, vegetables, tofu, and seafood and they have a HUGE variety of items to add into the hot pot. I like how the pot doesn't get super hot to the touch, so it was safe for my daughter to cook her own food. My seafood broth was good, but I loved my daughter's golden broth that came with goji berries and jujubes. For your birthday, the waiters come out singing happy birthday and holding up a "Happy Birthday to you!" sign which was so much fun! read more

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KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is a large, lively spot built for interactive, group dining. We came for a weekend lunch with our daughter and her boyfriend. Plenty of seating and a friendly host who walked us through the menu. You choose between Korean BBQ, Chinese-style hot pot, or a combo of both. Lunch and dinner menus are available all day, with the dinner option unlocking more premium (and pricier) ingredients. We went with the dinner combo to try everything--fun, but expensive. Hot Pot: Four broths were brought to the table. I chose Tom Yum, which was well spiced and packed with flavor. Others had Miso and Golden Chicken, both solid but milder. Ingredients included shrimp, shaved beef, fish, bok choy, garlic, onion, spinach, radish, rice cakes, and fish cakes. We added udon noodles at the end to finish the soup. Korean BBQ: Beef and chicken bulgogi were good, with tasty short ribs and grilled pork belly as highlights. Grilled veggies (onion, peppers, bok choy, mushrooms) and rice were included. Lettuce wraps available. Sides & sauces: Self-serve sauce and side station with kimchi, spring rolls, and condiments. Decent selection, though I was hoping for more variety (noodles, potato salad, egg pancake, more kimchi styles). Bottom line: My first hot pot experience and I enjoyed it, but the price felt high for how much we ate without fully using the all-you-can-eat aspect. Best with a group, and probably more fun at night. Not ideal for long conversations since you're constantly cooking and ordering. 3.75 stars. read more

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The service was pretty good, the food was served quickly, and the portions were generous. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - BBQ - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

We have been waiting for this location to open for quite some time now! This place is definitely more spacious compared to the other one. We were able to meet the manager, he seems like a great dude and was overall excited to help us out. Food was pretty standard, it's what you would expect from an AYCE KBBQ and hot pot. They had a good selection. It was a bit of a wait for our broths to come out (we didn't come at a super busy time but we were at the back corner). Other than that, it was just okay. I've had better KBBQ but it's decent for buffet. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

I have been waiting and anticipating this Kpot location opening for months. And while I'm excited we have something this good to West St. Louis county, my first experience was rather disappointing. The service was mixed between good and so so. My family and I arrived around 6pm Friday so I expected a wait time. It was supposed to be 25 mins wait but we got our table in 10' ish. The decor inside are great, especially the lighting. After this, the dinner experience was just so so. Our server couldn't turn on the grill so we had to wait for someone to come by. There were no banchan (side dishes) like kimchi, etc. I honestly was shock that there was no kimchi. Never been to a Korean bbq with no kimchi. The dinner price is high $30.99/person and to me it was incomplete and so much need to improve. read more

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We love this KPOT! It always has been the perfect place to catch up with friends! Lots of food and different things for everyone to try! The workers are constantly rotating around delivering food and making sure the grills are good! Whenever we want to host someone, we always take them here! read more

This was a wonderful place for my first hot pot experience. Our server was very helpful and showed us how to do everything. The food was so amazing. There's a lot of variety and customization you can do. I heavily recommend the sliced pork! The ambience was like your usual restaurant, but all the tables have burners for the hot pot, like a stove. read more

We stopped here for a weekday dinner and were seated quickly! The atmosphere inside is very cute with lots of lighting. Lots of seating areas for varying party sizes as well! We came so with a large party of 8, so to be seated quickly was a great surprise. I will note that They do not do reservations and there is a 2 hour time limit for eating, so take that into consideration when you are waiting for your whole party. The hostess as the front was kind enough to let me know of that limit, so I could wait for the rest of our party to arrive before they started the timer. Our server was very kind, he got our drinks out to us quickly and offered sides of rice and additional soup bowls. Our table opted to do both the Korean bbq and hot pot and he was very helpful in resolving some issues we had with some duplicate hot pot broths our party ordered not making it to the table, despite having been ordered on the tablet in the correct quantities. From the time of ordering on the tablet, it took less to an a minute for the sides and meats to start coming out. Given how large our party was, I was happy with the selection of both hot pot and kbbq items we could choose from! Lots of options for everybody and the portions sizes were consistent. The flavors were good as well. I will say that the table for 8 people had 8 hot pot burners, but only one kbbq burner at one end of the table. This meant the people at one end of the table were unfortunately left with doing all the cooking and passing down to the other end. For the cost of paying the surcharge for both hot pot and kbbq, it would have been nice to have bbq grills on both ends of the table, so both sets of 4 people would be able to enjoy cooking their own meats. Overall, it was good food and a great way to eat and chat! read more

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Me and my mom went there one Saturday back in March. I feel terrible for not leaving the review right after we left, but we were in such high spirits after such a great experience and sleepy Lol!! Our waitress Hannah left a great impression, and was kind and respectful the whole time! It was a bit packed that day, but setting was really cool! Our first time trying Hot Pot, and after a few slip ups we enjoyed ourselves with the delicious meats and veggies! It would be perfect for Winter time-will pan a trip during g the holidays this year! We plan to come back soon to try out the Korean BBQ during the Summer! Thank you so much for a wonderful time! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - OO KPOT Beef Hot Pot Combo Meal - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Very busy when we arrived. They estimated a 50 minute wait but we only waited 30 minutes. This is like a buffet but they bring your choices to your table for a flat price per person. You can choose K Pot or BBQ or both. We went with the BBQ only. They give you a tablet to place your choices. My recommendation is start slow on your choices and see what you like. You can reorder as many times as you want. For dinner you have a two hour time limit. You need to eat everything you order or they will limit how much you can order. They do this to greatly reduce waste and cost. We liked the Prime Beef Brisket, Beef Bulgogi, Pork Belly and Garlic Chicken. They didn't have the high end beef options like filet mignon, ny strip, ribeye, ... We received good service. Our waitress was extremely busy. Make sure you check out the spice bar for dipping and fruit slices for a variety of tastes and textures. There's a huge parking lot encircling the restaurant. The restaurant has a fun vibe to it. read more

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They just opened a week ago and we wanted to try it out. It sounded like a combo of Mongolian, Melting Pot, and Brazilian but with Korean ingredients. Not too far off. Basically there's two choices. BBQ where they bring you meats, seafood, and veggies and you cook it on a hot lid like grill. Or Hot Pot where you have a soup base also kept hot on your table. And you order meats veggies noodles to add to your soup. And if you can't decide like us, do both and pay an extra $5. It was worth it for us. My wife enjoyed the Hot Pot and I enjoyed both but more so the BBQ. It's also all you can eat. Lunch (before 4p) is about $10 less but there are some options not available. We will be going back. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

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Kpot is fun family style food. The ambience is more like a nightclub with neon lighting, nice leather gray interior for the seats full bar and lots of space for family and friends. When it comes to the menu one hot pot or one Korean barbecue is enough for two people. If you have different flavor, spice profiles, definitely just get spice on the side as the hot pots are for the spicier individuals. There's a wide variety of proteins. I personally enjoyed the octopus and brisket. This is an all you can eat style restaurant so do not let your eyes get bigger than your stomach. The service was just OK as we went during their opening week so they all have a lot to learn and figure out as they understand the balance of the restaurant, but this place is a nice addition to the area. Excited to try more in the future read more

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Shout out to our server tonight, Armani! He gave us the best hospitality i've ever experienced at any KPOT location, very attentive, very sweet, and made us all laugh so much! If you get him as a server, you are in luck! This location is so nice and the vibes at night are so calm, very spacey, not overstimulating at all. The food was a 10/10, the kitchen was very responsive every time we requested more meat. The sauce and appetizer bar were always filled and rotated. I would definitely come back to this location again, our party of 4 had a memorable experience here. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - bulgogi, steak - Korean Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

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Very cool that there is a KPOT here in St. Louis..I have been to several locations in multiple states. CA, GA and now MO. I think the service was very good, folks were friendly and helpful. The beef was very good, I especially preferred the rib eye & hanger steaks (note some of them when you re-order is by piece and some by plates) I was surprised that the calamari/squid was nicely done. The shrimp was a good offering but I am more of a fan of Korean marinated bbq and meats when I come. We came w 7 guys, with the experienced guys who cooked for the other guys, but yes you cook the meat to whatever your hearts desire. And the sauce bar like all KPOTs have a very nice variety!! I will be back with the family hungry for more !! read more

The food was delicious! We had a wonderful waitress help us order and brought us all her favorite sauces that were so good. We will definitely go back. read more

The variety of choices for both the hotpot and bbq are nothing short of spectacular. The food comes out very quickly and it's so much fun to cook on the grills. read more

We came to the new KPOT location over the weekend for lunch with family. We were able to get in for a party of 6 right away which was nice since the other location always has a pretty long wait. We were sat in a booth that had one grill and 6 pot stations. We ordered the combo where we can do both. To be honest the booth is too small for 6 people and the grill is on one side making it really difficult for the people seated by the wall. The food was great but the table barely fit one plate and bowl per person so when the raw plates weren't cleared quickly we didn't have much space to eat. I would definitely go back again but probably just with four people. read more

My wife and I love this place. Having had KPOT numerous times while in STL I'm glad one is closer to us in Ballwin! Service was excellent and food came out right away. We can't wait to come back and review it again! read more

First time visiting this restaurant that took over from where the Pasta House Co used to be. What a fun, new kind of all- you-can eat Korean dining experience. Our server, Laura, did an amazing job explaining how everything works. Ordered from the BBQ menu. Started with beef brisket and mushrooms. Then moved on to thick sliced pork belly and thin sliced pork belly with pineapple asked and got rice to go with our meal. Also had egg rolls and large selection of sauces. All delicious. Very clean. Server changed out the grill half way through our meal. read more

This place was awesome, even with the first opening issues they seemed to be having when my wife and I went. iPads were not working at the tables and as we sat at the bar before being seated you could tell the servers and bartenders were having quite a few issues of kinks needing to be worked out. We started at the bar while waiting on our table, I had a margarita as I figured it was something easy and quick for them as they were backed up and my wife had a beer. We got our table faster than quoted, so that was nice. Our server was great, I wish I could remember her name, it's been a minute before I could write the review so I forgot. She explained everything to us since we hadn't experienced their location but we do know Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. We were pleasantly surprised to hear you could do both at your table. We decided to spend the extra money for this. We did the all you can eat dinner option. The KPOT pork belly, spicy bulgogi and smoked garlic pork belly were so good, but my favorite was the KPOT short rib. It was delicious. We also had the hot pot, she had the seafood base with ramen noodles and I had the mushroom base with udon noodles. We each had such different hot pot selections but both were good. The make your own sauces and appetizer bar is a nice touch as well. Again, the server made the experience great and the other servers and runners were all polite and helpful. It's a busy and large spot and could seem overwhelming to some, but they have signs on the walls and even in the booths to show you how long to cook the different items as well as the menus have all the items with pictures to help if needed as well. We will certainly be going back! read more

One word...Fantastic! This place is very comfortable. The staff we encountered were all very friendly and helpful with the menu options. We sat in the bar and had a drink while we waited for our table. Thirty minutes went by fast. They just keep the food coming. Don't even get me started about the sauce bar. This place is well worth your time. Laura was our server and she was amazing. She took great care of us. read more

fantastic service and food. Go hungry. choose one item over and over or pick variety. I like the bbq option, in which you grill at your table. higher walls between booths offered additional privacy, and cool ambiance. I am pretty strict carnivore, so ribeye with salt and pepper was my go to. read more

Came this past weekend and we're not disappointed! We had a bit of a wait but got in quicker than we're told. This was our first time ever doing KPOT so we were a bit overwhelmed with all of the options, but our waitress Hannah was wonderful and explained it all so well. You really can't beat the price for how much food you get, and it was all delicious. We cannot wait to come back! read more

It was okay. We came in on a Sunday evening, restaurant was maybe half full. We were sat at a tiny table squeezed in next to the kitchen and buffet. My husband asked to switch tables which they did (although he had a tough time getting the attention of the hostesses). Food was okay and served very quickly. Not much follow up from the server, never offered drink refills. Won't be back. read more

Great service and food. Wonderful atmosphere and motivated staff. Very happy with everything.

YES YES YES!! food 10/10 came out VERY fast, WORTH the wait on Valentine's Day! Very tastey. The service was immaculate! All the ladies and managers were so nice! Loved the energy and the atmosphere. I HIGHLY recommend. Not super expensive and great for a group of friends ALOT of bang for your buck!! read more

This was our first visit to KPOT and we were not sure what to expect. The concept of cook your own food isn't really why I go to a restaurant. After a brief explanation of what to expect, We were handed a tablet to order with. The tablet still had the last diner's order up. The tablet was filthy. And the waiter didn't clean it before handing it to me. I went to the sauce bar and there were no sauce bowls. The vegetables for barbecue come dry, and take a long time to cook. The meat comes seasoned and cooked relatively quickly. So your meat is done but your vegetables aren't. We ordered beef and chicken bulgogi and the short ribs. The meats were seasoned well and tender. Neither of us would order the short ribs again though. Our waters were not refilled until we were ready for our check. The place was busy and maybe under staffed. We will not be going back. read more

Came here after a college visit where we toured the campus in frigid weather conditions. We were freezing, but quickly warmed up with some delicious soup and bbq. Our server Hannah, and really all the staff, were so friendly and welcoming. Hannah, went above and beyond by recommending some of her favorite combos, which we really appreciated as this was very new to us. Not only do we recommend them, but KPOT has earned a spot on our top 5 places to eat when in St. Louis! read more

Called to make a reservation for a Saturday night since we had an hour drive. Was told no reservations were taken. I asked if we would have a problem getting a seat at 6:30. I was told it would not be a problem. Showed up at 6:30 and was told wait time was 1.5 to 2 hours. If you are that busy on a particular night, take reservations or inform people of the wait time. Wasted 4 hours of my life and I still haven't had a hot pot. read more

Was a great experience for friends To enjoy self cooking and conversation. Service was very helpful and walks you through the process

A new experience, very enjoyable. Service staff paid attention to us, but didn't hover.

I went early Saturday evening around 5:30 pm. I had a party of three. We all ordered different things. I had never been before and the system is confusing. The server explained it ok but it's complicated. You order a broth from the server, then order the ingredients on an IPAD at the table. The broth is delicious and it's up to you as to when you put in it. there is meat, veggies and seafood. My companions also got the grill and ate a remarkable amount of grilled shrimp. There is a sauce bar where you create exactly the seasoning you want for your meal and its great however it is in an extremely poorly place in the restaurant, traffic flow is awful. My only problem with the service is when you order additional ingredients on the iPad it is delivered quickly by a cook with a little cart but it is unceremoniously tossed on the edge of the table and they are GONE. Overall, I enjoyed it and plan to return. The food is delicious, the vibe is a little loud and hectic. Not a place for a quiet date or a business dinner. This is a place to enjoy with friends on a night out. I'm giving them for stars because the food is just that good. read more

Went there with my wife for dinner came home feeling sick . We had better experience at page av location but this one was off customer service was not all that great the boss man at the front counter look angry. The atmosphere was good though. read more

I love going to K Pot with all of my friends! Every single time we go, we always ask for Steve. He is wonderful and always so accommodating. Not only is he always ahead of bringing us what we need before we ask, but he is so funny and can read a room so well. Everybody working here is great, but anytime we can have Steve serving us adds so much to our experience! read more

extremely expensive and not good. the older crowd would also find this place confusing.