We were seated and greeted right away.. The esthetics of the Hot Pot/ Korean BBQ was clean and modern. There were plenty of booths available, and also a bar. The restauraunt had an ample supply of everything from the Bbq beef selections, to fresh vegetables that were amazing. There was a small dessert area, but we didn't come for that anyway. Overall excellent experience. read more

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We have been to this restaurant a couple times and have had mixed experiences. The first time, everything was amazing. The inside is clean and has a modern feel. Lots of meat and veggie options! We chose the KBBQ and hotpot option and everyone in our party thought it was delicious. There was lots of parking and we felt the restaurant was kid friendly. We knew we would be coming back. The next time we went there was something dripping from the ceiling onto my sister at our table. We notified our server who told the manager about the issue. When the manager came over to talk to us he said it was condensation and offered to move us to a different table. By this time we were almost done eating and the light brown liquid had dripped onto my sister and the booth several times. While I appreciate him offering us a new table we felt as though this was not enough. We left feeling grossed out and put off. We really love the food here, but unfortunately we are unsure whether we will come back or not. read more

I consider myself somewhat of a hot pot connoisseur, which means I walked in prepared to judge. ...KPot humbled me. This place has quite literally everything. The ingredient selection seemed endless, everything was kept fresh and properly chilled. If you're hungry, come here. If you're not hungry, come here anyway. You'll find something that changes your mind. My only regret is that my stomach has physical limitations. read more

Back at it againnnnn. Nothing new to say other than thank GOD they still have the coconut sago. Please never take that away. It's such a refreshing end to my meal and I want to take a cup home. I will say I wish they had watermelon always too so I could put it in the sago but I'll take it! Anna was a sweet and attentive server. We even got a visit from Sun! We love kpot - the food and the staff read more

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Everything went well. We were in the back room with karaoke and enough seating for 12. Our waitress did take awhile to come to us but she wasn't aware she had a party back there after she found out she was very attentive. We had a great time celebrating my godsons 12th birthday. It is a pricey but worth it especially since we could hang out for a bit and sing and dance. I do recommend ! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Front entrance - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

So. Much. Food. I was a little overwhelmed at first, but once you get settled and situated, it's all very orderly, and clean! The staff is on top of it, wiping, replenishing, clearing, etc. Our server was great too, checking on us often, and they can explain the menu options if you're new to their restaurant. We opted for both the hot pot and grill, so we had access to all of it. The crab legs were my favorite and the table loved the spicy pork and kalbi. The Szechuan spicy broth is actually Asian spicy - you have been warned! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Special Birthday treat! This was more than a meal but it was an experience. The open Buffett provides an overwhelming amount of food options. We chose the Korean Bar-B-Q. The Buffett is well stocked and our table was clean. After so long the heat in our burner went out. We asked for them to turn it back on and were able to finish preparing our meal. This is a loud environment and you grill your own food. We shared a fun experience together. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

They have a wide variety of food to choose from. It was hard to choose from the many options as well all the sauces available to use. The sever did not explain the process to us but I already understood the assignment. read more

1st visit and I was impressed! Food was so good with lots of options. Service was great, our waitress came by often to check on us. Love the decor and lighting! Wish I would have taken pics read more

My favorite Kpot location hands down. I love going for dinner because you have more options. I also love the way the restaurant is decorated and you'll be really surprised by the playlist as well. The service is pretty attentive as well, they regularly offer to change out the grill for you when you do bbq which is nice. I just wish you and the people you're with could choose to do different things. If one person does hot pot and kbbq, everyone has to and vice versa. read more

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GURL I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE MORE!! Very yummy!! The selection of meat was fantastic. Our server was very helpful considering my whole group was new to anything like that. Will definitely be back if we ever come down for another concert. read more

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First time AYEC BBQ and it was amazing! Clean, huge venue with friendly staff. The buffet station is well organized and set with a variety of meats and veggies to choose from. Great deal and we loved short ribs and spicy bulgogi, especially. read more

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ONE OF MY FAV PLACES TO EAT!!! So I've always loved Kpot is New Jersey and thought it couldn't get any better but then I came to the Kpot in Brandon and I was proved wrong!!! Buffet style Kpot is legendary and so convenient! Being able to grab the exact amount you want yourself is great rather than waiting for staff. Staff here is super friendly and nice though! My only complaint is that the drinks could be stronger, because all you taste is syrup/mixer. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Always a great experience here. Our waitress tonight was Anna and she was the grill change queen. read more

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Quick Summary: Fun atmosphere, fresh meats, and a cool interactive dining experience. The Korean BBQ was delicious and the space is big, modern, and clean with neon lights and lots of booths. Service could use a little improvement (especially clearing plates and drink refills), but overall we had a great time and would definitely come back to try the hot pot next time. My husband and I went on a double date here this past Saturday and overall we had a really fun experience! First impressions were great. The space is huge with a very open layout, lots of booths, and really cool neon lighting throughout. It feels modern, clean, and honestly a little classy for an all-you-can-eat spot. When you arrive, you choose whether you want to do Korean BBQ, hot pot, or both. We came specifically for the Korean BBQ this time. One thing that makes this place a little different from other Korean BBQ spots we've been to is that you get up and choose your own meats buffet-style instead of ordering them from the server. The meats were fresh, tender, and kept at proper temperatures, which we appreciated. Our waitress, Anna, was very friendly and helpful when we first arrived and explained how everything worked. That said, the service side could improve a bit. Since you're already getting your own food and cooking it yourself, it would be nice if staff were more attentive about clearing plates and checking on drinks. Our table filled up with dishes pretty quickly and we ended up clearing some plates ourselves to a nearby cart just to make space. Our drinks were also forgotten a couple of times. Food-wise, the BBQ meats were great, and they also had a big variety of vegetables and ingredients for the hot pot, which looked amazing. Next time I'll definitely be trying the hot pot too. One suggestion would be adding a few more side options for people who don't eat a lot of meat... things like white rice, lo mein, or more noodle options would help balance things out. Dessert was simple but good. I personally loved the coffee cake and the coffee ice cream. Another small improvement would be better labeling on some of the sides and veggies, since it wasn't always clear what everything was. Overall, we still had a great time. The food quality was good, the atmosphere was fun, and it's definitely a great place for groups or date nights if you enjoy interactive dining. read more

Went to the Hot Pot with a couple of friends to celebrate a birthday, and it was such a fun experience! The restaurant is decorated really cute the fluorescent lights make the place feel lively and are perfect for photo ops. The concept is super unique you actually cook your own food right at the table. You can go to the bar to pick out your raw meats, veggies, and other ingredients, then choose to grill them or boil them in a flavorful soup broth. The food was fantastic, fresh, and full of flavor. They also have a great selection of appetizers and main course options, buffet style. Overall, it was a great experience delicious food, fun atmosphere, and perfect for a group celebration! read more

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The business model seems to be: toss out lots of mediocre meat for people to cook themselves. Watch them over-eat in an atmosphere that has all the appeal of McDonalds. Laugh all the way to the bank. The owners certainly aren't sinking money back into the place. They definitely aren't hiring cooks. The dessert options could have come from Village Inn. The appetizers were poor with chicken nuggets of lower quality than you can get at any fast-food outlet. The atmosphere is cheap plastic. We had water from a malfunctioning air conditioner dripping on us during meal. Then we were informed that the 18% gratuity was automatic...after the meal. We routinely tip over that, but not when we have to ask three times to have water glasses refilled. I knew in advance that the prices were high, but I was expecting a quality restaurant experience. This was a joke. read more

This is, without a doubt, the best hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurant we have visited in the Tampa Bay area. They offer an impressive variety of options for both hot pot and Korean BBQ, along with selections that are great for kids and a nice assortment of desserts. The sauces are authentic, and the service is consistently excellent. Having tried many hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurants in the area, this one stands out as the best by far. If you are considering trying hot pot or Korean BBQ, this is definitely a place worth visiting. They also offer a private party room in the back that can be reserved for larger gatherings, such as birthday celebrations and other special occasions. The room even includes karaoke, which adds a fun and memorable touch for group events. read more

This was simply a fab experience. I came with my friend for a Xmas lunch and my oh my was it special. First impression was from our hostess who was delightful and friendly. We soon met our server Robert and he seriously went above and beyond. My friend and I were here as first time hot pot/Korean BBQ people. I've done Korean BBQ before, but not hot pot this way. Which was basically being like you were on a Gordon Ramsey show picking out ingredients in a kitchen and creating your own food. They had everything you could ever imagine and I swear I was in Sensory overload. After picking out my broth - Korean Seafood, a suggestion from my server Robert, we were on our way to a tour of everything for our food. Everything was nicely labeled and organized. Different plates and tons of diff noodles, proteins, veggies galore. Picked up a bunch of goodies and tossed them in the hotpot. Meanwhile picked up a few items for the grill. Robert was always there to give us tips, clean our grill, take our trays, fill up our drinks, and even offered to crack my crab legs. This was a great afternoon with my friend Karen. We definitely enjoyed it. Much more fun knowing we could do this together. I know some may not be as patient to do this like my hubby. Besides enjoying the hot pot and K- BBQ loved the festive decor and the music. Love this so much. Thanks to my friend Karen! It was such a great lunch with you. Thanks To Robert and the hostesses for such amazing service! My hubby would never ever offer to crack my crab legs for me lol! read more

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I couldn't wait to come try K-pot. I've heard some good things about this place when I was reading the reviews I was a little unsure about why people were asking about the AC so just be aware that the heat from the stoves in the pots do make you feel a little warm so although it is cold in the beginning, no need for a jacket you will warm up moving onto the food. There were so many options for the grill. There were also plenty full options for hot pot. I did like that they had separate tongs for each individual meat as well as seafood, making sure to not have cross-contamination. The vegetables are all stationed together as well as root vegetables seafood items are next to one another, making it very easy to combine like items. Overall, I was very pleased with the service the flavors and the sauce options. I don't recall seeing the price points so I would have liked that to be a little more obvious, but I could have just missed it. Very nice ambience. I went for an early dinner around 3 PM on Saturday and was able to be seated right away read more

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This experience was such a pleasant surprise. I really, really enjoyed it! I normally don't care to cook my own food when dining out at a restaurant. The hot pot & BBQ concept made it so much fun. It's even better when you can share it with friends or family. The atmosphere was a night and day difference from the previous restaurant. It's bright, and the décor makes it look fun. It's more spacious than I thought it would be. They are utilizing the entire building. The booth seating is so comfortable. But, the main reason it gets 5 stars is for the service. Robert was so helpful for our first K-POT experience. As newbies, we relied on him a lot. He was so sweet and professional, and gave us a tour around the buffet. He also gave us great tips on BBQ techniques. Especially when using oil or butter to keep the food from sticking. It would have been a disaster without him. Lol! He also changed out our grill at least once. We were there on a busy Monday before Christmas. They are offering all day dinner. It will continue all the way through New Year's Day. It's pricier than lunch, but then you get an extended menu of steaks and seafood (including crab legs). It was super overwhelming for my first visit. I somehow managed, and everything blended well together with the mushroom broth. That part was simple. Just get whatever your heart desires from the buffet and throw it in there. There are oils, sauces, onions, garlic, fresh herbs, sliced lemons (or limes) to season it. It's just a lot of everything you can think of to make your experience a joyful one. I could go on & on. I had lotus root & fried taro for the first time. It's surprising how well root vegetables absorb the broth. I used a little spam to add salt. The quail eggs, bok choy, and shrimp dumplings were very good. The variety of mushrooms were particularly amazing. I think I sampled all of the different mushrooms. There was a lot of seafood. That's what I will try next time. I was more into the meats, and just because it tastes better with mushroom broth. My friend selected the Korean seafood tofu one, and loved it. She was more into the seafood selection, and there was a huge variety. We couldn't stop experimenting. Will I go back? Absolutely! I just need to have a better strategy now that I know what it's all about. There is a 2 hour limit, but we never felt rushed. There's no way I could eat any more past that time. I didn't even want dessert. Make sure you go there on an empty stomach. You won't have room for anything when you leave. read more

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Korean BBQ & hot pot is full of flavor. The atmosphere has a cool trendy feel. Service can be slow at times but I have to say the last time I went I've seen an improvement. Wish they had better dessert options and possibly some fried rice or lomein as side dishes. They only offer white rice. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

I enjoyed my experience at KPOT! The staff were kind and helped us navigate through our experience. Our waiter took us on a tour of the place before we started. I decided to do the Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. At your table, you have a grill and a stove spot to warm your broth and cook your items. They have a lot of options for you to choose from including different meats, veggies, and sauces/seasonings. You can really make it to your liking. They also have an area for appetizers such as spring rolls and wings. The spring rolls were delicious! I had to go back for more. I had the Hearty Herb base for my HOT POT. I added a variety of veggies and noodles. It was quite flavorful. For the Korean BBQ, I grilled some veggies. If don't eat meat, I wouldn't recommend doing the Korean BBQ menu. Go check them out for a great dining experience! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Outside - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

bottom line: pretty expensive and the experience was sort of mediocre. we didn't realize the entire table has to get the same thing, hot pot or kbbq, and i haven't encountered that elsewhere. that threw us off a bit. our server was friendly, and the food seemed fresh, but it wasn't really that great of a spot. there was a leak from the ceiling almost directly above us and there was a puddle underneath it about 6" away from where we were sitting. we asked about it and were told that management/owners know but wont fix it and it's been that way for awhile. i also don't know why we were sat there because on our journey to pick our food we saw many empty tables. also, they didn't let us have oil for the grill (kbbq) and our server came back very sparingly so we only got it re-oiled once while we were there. made it hard to cook and everything tasted kind of burnt/charred after awhile. i probably wouldn't return. i don't think it was worth it, but it had potential. i usually love kbbq and hot pot but this was not it. read more

When we arrive we weren't sure of which service we were going to get. Kevin walked us around the buffet options and showed us what the options would look like. We wound up getting both hot pot and Korean bbq. He was pretty attentive the whole time and very helpful. He changed out the grill twice for us and even gave us some tips on changing the temperature of the hot pot. The other employees are also great and just seems like a nice atmosphere. The gaibi short ribs was excellent. The one thing though we kind of uncovered, if you don't get hot pot, there's not going to be a ton of veggies with the BBQ. The meat choices for the grill we're all excellent great variety. The meat choices for the hot pot are fine, but they've got a great variety of dumplings, balls, mushrooms, veg, etc that you can put in. They have giant green grapes. The texture was almost like an apple, it was crazy. I'm never eaten grapes like this in my whole life. The sago was pretty good, a sweet coconut type soup that is found in the Philippines but also similar to tapioca options available in Southeast Asia. The sweet fungus soup was scary, but so so so delicious. We went there around 12:00 p.m. and left 2 hours later, the place was busy but still plenty of room. And it was never so crowded that you had trouble getting what you wanted. Kevin W was friendly, informative, and provided great service. The food was excellent and we look forward to visiting again. read more

Incredible Food & Stellar Service! We had an absolutely fantastic time at KPOT! The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and offered the perfect variety for everyone at the table. From the high-quality meats for the BBQ to the delicious hot pot broths and ingredients, everything was spot on. What really made the night standout, though, was the staff( Kiara ) . she was exceptionally attentive, constantly checking in to clear empty plates, refill our broths, and make sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Exceptional food paired with top-tier service we will definitely be back! read more

This was a different experience, paying to cook your own food. The concept was so interesting and innovative. The choices of food were beyond compare! Everything was fresh and delicious! As a new venture, the waitress explained every detail allowing for a great meal with friends and family! I highly recommend this new and exciting eatery! The presentation of the foods were set up in an immaculate atmosphere! The staff was professional and attentive to your needs and explained the different foods; especially if you had a good allergy or chose to eat raw meats! The instructions for preparing your meal was visibly posted with times and temperatures! Great place for a day of cooking! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - KPOT Steak, Garlic Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Prime Brisket; Meals for 3 Soup White Rice and Soups, crab legs, Salmon - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Great place. We thoroughly enjoy coming here. My son loves the hot pot and my husband loves the bbq so it's a win/win for our family! read more

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My wife and I went here on a whim. We had heard about it, and thought, hey, we don't have the kids, let's try it. We went early, so we got in fairly easily. The weather was horrible that night, we sat in the car for 15 minutes before it let up enough to walk in, and I think that might have been part of the reason there was less of a crowd. The interior is much nicer than I would expect looking at it from the outside. It was clean and updated. We were seated and contact by our waitress. She did a very good job of explaining everything to us. The value of the meal was very good. I would recommend not eating a lot earlier in the day before going there. We decided to the combo where you could do both the K-Pot and the Korean BBQ. More on this later. The food was laid out very well. The quality of the meats was quite good. Options were not numerous, but there were plenty to chose from. The meat selections were more limited, but there was a lot of options with noodles and veggies. There are two different lines, one with some items just for BBQ and one with some items just K-Pot. There were sauces to dip the BBQ meats in. The table was great with its multiple cooking surfaces. I love cooking at my table, similar to some of my favorite fondu places, so I really enjoyed this part of the meal. So, why only 4 stars. I agree, it seems like a 5 star experience. Here are my 4 reasons. I don't like the pricing structure. If I want BBQ and my wife wants k-pot, we have order the highest price meal. We did that this time, and I didn't not see the value. Honestly, when we talked about it, this is probably the one thing that will keep us from coming back more regularly. It is only a $5 difference, but I hate paying for something I won't use. Second, you leave that place smelling like Korean BBQ. Not really their fault, but still something that wasn't awesome. Third, you have to take your meat to a seasoning station to even put salt and pepper on it. If you put salt, pepper, and garlic powder on the table, that would make it a lot easier, then you could just got to the seasoning area for specialty rubs. Finally, the sauces were fairly limited. I only enjoyed 2 or 3 of them. Dipping sauces really can make the meal so much more enjoyable with this kind of cooking. They could improve in this area. Overall, loved the service and was happy with the food. If I could get the BBQ and the wife could get the k-pot, we would probably make this a regular part of our date nights. As it is now, we will probably only return once in a while. But we did really enjoy our first experience at K-Pot read more

Kpot is an unforgivable experience and the vibe is top tier with the music and atmosphere. Our server Kevin was excellent as he explained the concept very well. Cooking your food is an experience but cooking it with flavor is always a plus. The fresh ingredients made it a better experience. I will be back soon. read more

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This place has the best broths for hot pot. They have a new tonkotsu broth and it was really flavorful.. Great selection of meats, veggies, and prepared foods. The selection of prepared foods are nice for newbies who have never tried Korean bbq/hot pot. Definitely recommend the wings and fried sesame balls. The servers are friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back especially when it's cold. read more

4.25 stars in compared to Bay Area korean BBQ. Since we are getting more of this type of grilled your own BBQ, now we have to compare the meat selections. Meat selection for the all u can eat is considerably better than average Korean BBQ. The place is well decorated with contemporary interior. It is great place for dating and talk since Korean BBQ takes time to cook. It is great to grill for your love one. But you also have to make sure the food is cook. Other than the grilled meat, they have some already cook food for everyone especially for kid. I like the dessert section with good selection. Overall our experience is good. read more

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Okay, I finally got to catch my breath after being blown away from my recent visit with KPot. I was very skeptical since the St. Pete location wasn't really a hit or a miss. This location took over the SariOne in Brandon and is so much closer. Parking is plenty and very easy to get to. This is a buffet option so you get up and get your own food compared to the other locations where you have to order everything. It's much bigger too and so clean! No wait on opening on Sunday, we were seated fairly quickly and we've been hot potting since forever so we didn't really need a tour or instructions on how to do it BUT they do offer that option so I think that's really nice for first time comers. Our server was Kevin and he was super attentive and helpful. He was on top of things and we enjoyed having him wait on us. He made the experience even better. Meats, noodles, veggies, hot foods are out of this world! The meats are thicker cuts and I like that better in my hot pot. Everything was delicious!! They also have karaoke rooms for bigger parties and can host up to 20 people with 12 cookers. Reservations are recommended. I will have to say that I wasn't expecting a lot and then I got a lot and this is my new hot pot to go place! I no longer have to drive to USF to get my hot pot fix! What a double win! Do yourself a favor and get yourself to KPot! read more

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The food was awesome, our waitress Kiara was amazing and very attentive. The ambience was nice as well. Will definitely be back.

Saw an Instagram reel of this spot and I was also craving hotpot. Go figure. Had a very lovely hotpot dinner here :) my waitress, Alex, was very attentive and kind enough to give me a mini tour & tutorial. If you're a hotpot beginner, this is a great starting place. I would've also taken advantage of the $15 bottomless mimosas but I had work tomorrow and had I started drinking I would've had to take the next day off to recover LOL so I stuck with boba. Ambiance here is very stylish and lively, you won't get rushed at all. Selection is great and I like that they don't upcharge for meat. Next time I might try bbq, but I usually love hotpot more. read more

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ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Out of towner who recently visited for my daughter's birthday with her friends. Everything from the food to the service was impeccable! I'd never experienced Hot Pot before and I am sure this place would blow anyone else out of the water! Can not wait to go back! read more

Best Korean barbecue in the Tampa Bay region!! Make sure you come hungry because there's so many delicious options. Come during lunchtime to save $$$ read more

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I've been here 2x and I love their selection and variety! You can do hotpot, Korean bbq or both! We just do Korean bbq since it is a lot of food with having both. The staff gives you a tour of their selection since it can be overwhelming. Otherwise the meat is absolutely delicious my favorite is the Korean beef bulgogi. Recommend coming here on an empty stomach! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Server was Codie - 5 stars solid for food / service / cleanliness/ taste / selection and environment. Definitely highly recommend!!! And definitely coming back. I had the hot pot Herbal Soup and I love it ... go read more

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The music was a little loud but the overall experience was great. Plenty of delicious soups to choose from with lots of vegetables and seafoods to add to it. For an extra five dollars you can also enjoy the barbecue section and enjoy the flavorful meats after cooking it at your table. The service was great. On two different occasions we had Anna and Kerrigan as our servers. They were very helpful with explaining how to order and quick to clear our used plates. read more

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