EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!! Why is this so good!!! Everything was so flavorful! My belly was stuffed I need to come back again! 20 Stars!! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food was amazing ! isabel was awesome with her service and taking care of us . The ambience was great as well

The service was great, don't get me wrong. Being able to grab whatever portion of meat we wanted was also an amazing feature. However, a lot of us got the Szechuan broth and found it to be very salty. I poured in half of my water, which filled up the pot, and it was still salty. My other friend said that their Tom yum broth just tasted like tomatoes. But for the most part we could all agree that the broths were not good. The bbq was normal though and I ate more of the bbq meat than I did hotpot. Also, there was max 3 option for green vegetables. Wish there was more. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I've been wanting to try KPOT for so long. BE PREPARED TO WAIT AT LEAST 30-60 minutes. Not sure how their waitlist system works but there was a serious miscommunication. Before we headed out, we called to see if there was a wait because we had 4 hungry kids. Whoever we spoke with over the phone said there was no wait right now. Mind you, we were only 15 mins away. When we got there, there was about 15 parties in front of us and was told it would be an hour to an hour half wait. We were all furious but what can we do? I knew coming there would be a wait. But to say there wasn't one over the phone, it got us very disappointed. lol By passing that situation, we waited 55 minutes. It was all smiles from there once we got seated lol Everything was so GOOD. I love their kalbi short ribs and beef bulgogi. It's probably the best for AYCE I've ever had. They had something else that was labeled "Lamb Chop". It was so good. Love how everyone gets their own hotpot and for the grilling, there is one big grill in the middle. For $34pp, it's so worth it. Service though, it wasn't the greatest. So, from most of the bad reviews for this location, I can say it's accurate lol don't get me wrong, our waitress was nice and friendly but for us to keep asking for things like napkins, water, and changing the grill, it was quite annoying to wait around. It cuts down on your two hour limit. Overall, I would 10/10 come back. Staff is all nice. Just a little adjustment here and there would make me LOVE this place even more lol Thank you read more

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I really enjoy visiting Kpot for Korean BBQ, although this particular location has a different atmosphere because it's self-serve, with everything ready for you to pick up. Kids enjoy choosing their own options, and I even spotted one sneezing right in the middle of browsing. Hopefully, they'll consider some improvements to make the experience even better. read more

Great value AYCE hot pot and Korean BBQ located in the Bay Plaza Mall. I'm glad to see this regional chain is growing and doing well. $21-26/pp lunch for KBBQ and hot pot is an impressive economic feat and I wish them success expanding across the tri-state area. The sauce bar is wide, the protein selection is varied, the serve-yourself bar is mostly clean and hygienic, and they offer a range of both raw ingredients and hot prepared foods. Ultimately, the mushroom soup broth did have an artificial umami twang to it, the marinated meats are essentially all in the same abrasively sweet sauce, and the meats are generally quite low-quality fatty cuts. But that said, you get what you pay for. None of it is ideal, but it's also $26. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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This place was amazing!! It is in the mall which was nice because there was a 45 minute wait on Saturday. We went to shop around before we got a text to be seated. We were seated promptly and told about the experience. The waiter we had was super nice and conversational. He made sure we had our drinks and we were all set up. The place is like a buffet so you get all your fixing at the buffet and come back to cook and enjoy. The restaurant is set up nicely so we had the bbq and our soup pots next to us. It was a very nice place with great food and a fun dining experience. For the BBQ and hot pot combined it was around $30 each without tip and tax. Honestly such a good price for all you can eat. I will 100% be back! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Things are improving! Firstly, the Healthy Herb broth is AMAZING and my fav (totally recommend). One of the things that I had mentioned in my prior review was about the lack of labeling and possible allergic reactions that could come from it. This is now changing. There has been tings with different colors and better labeling in place for folks to know what they are grabbing. There is also an explanation in tables on how to use the grill with different Meats. I do think there are some improvements that can still be made, but I am so happy to see the progress. KPot continues to be my favorite place to eat at Bay Plaza! read more

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This is probably one of the best KBBQ & Hot Pot in the area. I been here couple of times already and it sure didn't disappoint me at all. My first visit here was a blast! Came here with couple of coworkers after work. I called ahead for reservations of 6 people. When we arrive here. This place was packed! Full of young vibes, which is what I like. Haha. The service took us to our table fairly quickly. Forgot her name but she was pretty and seem very genuine! That is a plus. We quickly order our beverage and head to the hot & cold station for food! There are tons of different meats, seafood, and hot ready to eat food. Typical fried food but still good. The meats was on fire! So many flavors to choose from. Chicken, beef, pork, you name it! And the seafood was pretty fresh as well. Everything tasted amazing. The price is right too. I will be back for sure! read more

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The hotpot options were great, but the bathrooms are unkept. The service was excellent. Our waiter was LAN, he explained all the options thoroughly and made us feel confident. The music was too loud, you couldn't hear yourself speak. Five stars for the service we got from our waiter. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Hotpot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

I prefer K-Pot locations that aren't buffet-style but instead have a kitchen that prepares everything to order. This setup feels more organized and ensures the food is freshly made. Food Quality & Selection: The price is reasonable for the quality, especially with the seafood options like lobster and clams. They also offer desserts, though not ice cream. If you're considering doing both BBQ and hot pot, I'd recommend sticking to one, as doing both at the same time felt overwhelming. That said, the BBQ meats were well-marinated, and cooking some onions and veggies on the grill to pair with the meat is a great idea. Their K-Pot sauce is also really good and adds extra flavor. Ambience & Service: The restaurant has very dim lighting, which sets a certain mood, but may not be for everyone. Service is okay--not bad, but nothing particularly standout. read more

As soon as you walk in, you notice the dim lighting with blue background lights. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait, the place was packed that Saturday. Our server was really pleasant and friendly. I enjoyed the options of choosing between hotpot/ Korean bbq or both. The only downside is the area to go pick your food is very small. So when it's packed, it's hard maneuvering around everybody and plates are super small. If you're anything like me (I don't like certain foods to touch) juggling multiple plates can be an issue. Overall enjoyed the food way more than expected. read more

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This kpot spot is not it. The service was a 3.5/10 because they don't really assist yu , yu have to basically beg to catch their attention, literally had a burning grill and had to ask it to be changed it took 5 minutes. The meat section isn't really a good variety , all meats are all close together in buckets and very little variety when it comes to the vegetables. The meat didn't really taste good or seasoned. This kpot restaurant just doesn't hit like others. And most likely after all services we get free ice cream , they didn't even give that read more

Today was a very first time I've try dining this way it wasn't experience for those who don't know you cook your own food. That being said the food was delicious. Our waitress was Zine (pronounce like wine with a Z). Please ask for her she, she's amazing. I had the healthy herb soup base with udon noodles delicious along with some garlic shrimp some spicy fish along with the fried rice really good the price is amazing you can't beat it really, and it was during happy hour so we had a couple of martinis, watermelon, martini, and a watermelon margarita which were delicious. This is a great idea for a date because it gives you time to spend together and you have to talk to each other and you get to see if he can cook or she can cook or at least if they're willing to try go check them out. read more

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Arrived with a family of 6. We were seated quickly. The options of meats were vast and quality were great. Our attendant changed our grill plate immediately as soon as she saw it needed to be changed and our refills on drinks were quickly replenished. The restaurant was clean, ambiance was mellow and basic decor. Overall would definitely come back. read more

I like this place. There are plenty of tables available, the food is good. The service was pleasant. It's all you can eat, but you can't take anything home with you. This is for the four stars because I at least wanted to bring home my soup. You have the option to do the BBQ or the hot pot menu or just combine the two of a five dollar difference. Don't over it and waste any food because they will also charge you a whole fee for that too. I think that was cool because sometimes people eyes are bigger than their stomachs, but maybe if they allow us to bring some food home, that would also help the problem of no food being wasted. The ambiance is good vibes and fun. I say this because you can bring anyone or a group of people here. Just for some good times and food. They even have a happy hour menu and plenty of food to choose from. They also change out your grill plate because that thing gets hot and dirty real quick when it comes to cooking your protein. I think if I ever made a return, I would just the BBQ. It is a lot to have all that food and a soup that you can fill up with whatever extra ingredients are available and there is plenty. That five dollar extra can add up if you have a large party. A thumbs up for me. Happy Yelping! read more

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So this new restaurant opened up near us and we decided that we will go check it out. After we get inside, the hostess informs us before seating us that the food is raw and that we would have to cook it ourselves. The look we gave LOL but decided this sounds like an experience, so why not. I'm so glad we decided to stay. It was a really fun experience and the food came out good. It's buffet style, you pick your meat and vegetables for you meal and/or soup and you cook it at the table. This was a first for us and we enjoyed it so much. The food came out good but it'll be better next time because we know better how it's done. Our waiter was so amazing! NOTE: They don't waste food. There's a sign posted at the table that you will be charged $13 a pound for wasted food (that you will not be able to take with you). read more

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food is okay, very friendly staff. Fun to choose what you want to put on the grill and hot pot.

I loved the all you can eat aspect of the restaurant but I think they need to do like a walk through for first time visitors once i got the hang of what I was doing everything was great but at first it felt like "cave man discovers fire...put meat on fire...eat" lol once i kind of got the sauces n seasonings involved thats when i really started cooking...literally...ambiance was nice and the staff was accommodating definitely visiting again read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

10/10 I didn't expect this! My sister dragged me here for a family dinner and WOW was I blown away. My previous experiences with hotpot gave me a bad impression, and visiting here completely revamped that. Firstly, the soups were all so flavorful and delicious. The assorted selection of meats were great, and there were so many sauce options too. I didn't expect any of this from a hot pot place located in a mall. Our waiter, Kevin, was such an amazing staff member. He checked on us often and made sure everything was perfect. My water cup was always being refilled and the soup bowl was never left low for too long. His recommendations were lovely and he made us very comfortable. I especially loved the seafood soup, and funnily enough the chicken wings were amazing (shoutout to my baby brother for telling me to try them)! I wish this restaurant had a better location in the mall so that it can get the attention it deserves. I plan on coming back with my partner because she has to try this! Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 6/5 read more

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For a chain restaurant I was pleasantly surprised with the food a KPOT. The quality of the soup and the ingredients is top notch. I have been there 3 times so far and the service was great although the staff needs to be a little more knowledgeable about the soup bases other than which are spicy and which aren't . I can get a little loud in the dinning area but not a deal breaker as long as your not looking for a quiet dining experience. read more

Let's see whats going on? And I did. It was alright, the system they have at the buffet could be better marked to distinguish what's for hot pot and what's for ayce. Or if it doesn't matter than maybe that should be made clear too! Our server was decent, he came and took our order and that's all. I assume that's just the way ayce bbq would be, so it's not a complaint. It simply what more can I say about the service, not much, lol. The food was filling and well worth it. I appreciated the seafood options they have as a member of my table was pescatarian. I don't remember if there was any banchan. But for a Korean fusion place like this in the Bronx, not bad. read more

Great place for all who eat different types of food including vegans & bbq The hot pot is brought to you & you go put in the ingredients, meats, seafood and or veggies. Dinner is more expensive but it is worth it because for $5 more you can eat steak on the bbq read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Mushroom flavored soup - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

GREAT experience, service and food!!! This restaurant is located inside the Bay Plaza Mall in The Bronx. The experience of cooking your food at your table is fun...especially when the family is involved. My Godchildren and I brought my wife here to celebrate her birthday. The server we had was friendly and highly attentive, though the restaurant was very busy. He took the time to explain to us how the process works and gave us a tour of the stations where you get the food to bring to your table. The cooking experience involves you cooking the meats and veggies on the grill on the center of the table and for the soup (hot pot), there are mini electric burners at each place setting. The attentive servers will come around to change your grill so you can cook in a clean grill as you make more. For food, everything we had from the beef, chicken, lamb and seafood were all great!!! The prepared foods like the fried shrimp, fried chicken and the snowcrab legs were all so very good. As a note, if you want fried rice or white rice, you simply have to ask your server and they will bring it to you. As it was my wife's birthday, if you let your server know, the crew will come and sing to you and give you a slice of cake as well as hold up a nice sign for a good photo op (below). Everything is ALL YOU CAN EAT for up to 2 hours!!! The price was also very good as the dinner rates are $30.99 per person (plus cost of beverages or alcoholic beverages). You will enjoy the food and experience!! We went to this location as we wanted to go shopping, but I am looking forward to visiting the new location in my region (Hudson Valley: Wappingers Falls, NY) soon and very soon!!! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

We came to KPot last Friday after. The hotpot soup was very good. The selections of meat for the BBQ were plentiful. It is a little pricy for the menu but was not bad. After living in Korea, I noticed the huge price difference here in America for BBQ restaurants. The buffet spread was well stocked and appetizing. I think the best time to visit this restaurant is early when they open may be on a weekday before the rifraft floods the restaurant. One drawback was that the BBQ heating element at the table was electric and did not seem to cook the meat appropriately. Many Korean BBQ use a charcoal called "sut", this really enhances the flavor of the food and burns very clean. The electric stove top at our table was kind of useless. The restaurant atmosphere: Bathrooms mens room was disgusting, the black walls made it dark and smelled like a side road gas station, my wife told me the woman's was just as bad. This is a management problem for the foul bathrooms. The clientele of people who happen to visit really lowered the quality of the dining experience atmosphere. The restaurant has great potential with a full stocked bar. However, some of the customer base roaming around inside clearly lowered the value of the restaurant. Our people can mess a good thing up anytime. As expected, Bay Plaza attracts the most unattractive population from all across the Bronx and release them right in the heart of the shopping plazza across the street from CO-OP City. Some of them decided to visit the same night and walk around while eating the food. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Mixed plate with various meat - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Good Price took away the blue cabs. :( The seafood is okay for the price. Clean and spacious.

Pretty cool place .. I was really surprised at the selection of food available for cooking. Ppl there seemed to love the place and the waitresses were very attentive. The only drawback is the feeling of being rushed because of the 2hr time limit! .. Otherwise I had a good time .. My daughter suggested this place to celebrate her 18th birthday and it was a big hit .. definitely will be back! read more

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The food was tasty! I couldn't get enough of the garlic shrimp. (SO GOOD). My daughter and I had a few things but it was the garlic shrimp for me. I also had a margarita, that was ok. Our waitress was on point, no complaints. Overall great experience.. read more

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Not sure I would come back here. The food is sub par and seating is wildly uncomfortable. Server wasn't attentive which was aggravating as well. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Food - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Went with my bestie, we got the BBQ the variety of meats is okay n the marinates taste the same not as strong but it's still good. Id suggest this place if you have a craving n want something affordable. The chicken nuggets was our favorite. Will be back for the hotpot the selection for that was HUGE. read more

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We got there at 9:35 pm on a Monday. The guy said we don't take customers after 9:30 pm. So just an fyi; it says closing at 10:30 pm so just be aware they don't let u in after 9:30. read more

We stopped in for a friend's birthday! The service was incredible, and the waiters were all super friendly. They brought out a big fluorescent sign for my friend and arranged a few desserts from the bar for her. Really appreciated the effort that the staff put in to make her day special :) The food was delicious! Expect to be smelling very fragrant after your meal haha. There was a good selection of marinated meats and seafood, and everything seemed fresh. It was a bit pricey for a weekend lunch, so I'd recommend going in during weekday lunch hours for a better deal. read more

OMG, had an awesome time with friends and family. Such a cool experience. Best part was waiting for a table at the bar. Chevy the bar manager and Queenie bartender & server were super friendly, made awesome drinks. Lychee and passion fruit martinis were the bomb. They made time fly by as we waited. read more

it's not a bad place, but there are 2 strong disadvantages. The toilet is just terrible. It's as dark as in the 19th century by candlelight. What is the problem with making normal lighting? Is it a pity for money? I left $100 there. or don't you want to see the dirt? the second disadvantage is that there is no ventilation. technically, it is there, but it doesn't work or something. I completely stank from head to toe with the smell of fat. all things are in the laundry, and he himself is in the bath with a whisk. because 3 * read more

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Very conveniently located in a mall. Pretty large venue, clean, great staff and drinks. Food and sauce bar was very clean. The drinks were nice and strong. They have a fried food section and the fried chicken was amazing. read more

Should've waited to try this spot on a weekday where there's a lunch special. It's not worth $32/pp on a weekend. There's a variety of meat, seafood, and some desserts. However, their pork bellies are thin. Some of the meat are already seasoned so it tasted good. The alcoholic drinks tasted like water and no it's not the kind of liquor that sneaks up on you, at all cause we left an hr ago and nothing. I'd rather go to an authentic KBBQ in Queens. Nice to have a K-spot in the Bronx though. The server was nice and accommodating. read more

Seriously amazing. We go to hot pot in flushing a few times a month. And this place is better! The selection is on point! Fresh bamboo shoots, an amazing selection of mushrooms, the meats are on point and the options are plentiful! The sauces are delicious and everything as so fresh. Our server was Kai he was so nice and helpful. Walked us thru the whole experience (thou we had done this 10000 times) his enthusiasm and knowledge was great. He is really excited about being part of something new. And that enthusiasm is priceless for a restaurant. Hold on to that guy. I have some opinions on the management I saw but that will work itself out. We will be back soon. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - amazing bowl of love - Korean Near Me - Bronx, New York

The idea of an all you can eat Korean BBQ is great, the execution of this one, not so much. It would be nice to get some guidance as to what sauces/seasoning to use on specific meats so you're not just grilling meat that's not flavorful. They also need ventilation/exhaust as you leave smelling like you were in a kitchen. read more

Every time i visit i always have a great experience. The staff are great. Never had any issues. They always play great music which isnt too loud. And the food there is always great. Igor was my waiter and he was very attentive and made sure we were doing good throughout our experience. read more

I just wanted to preface this by saying you'll have a really great time if you're self-sufficient and maybe have a friend or family member who can guide you through grilling, sauce making, or hot pot-ing if it's your first time. It can be super overwhelming if you're by yourself or with a group and you have no idea what's going on. Do some research even! Don't trash this place because you don't understand the concept. So I'm a hotpot/bbq freak. I hotpot once a week lol. My fiance and I are well versed in its arts, bbq included. The first time we came here to Kpot, Price was our server and she was our server again a few nights ago. She's great, and from what I've noticed in the many times I've been here since opening, she is the only one who brings oil to you and has offered to make her own bbq marinade. She should be the face of Kpot's service lol. Always a friendly face. Not to say that the others I've had aren't on the same level, but a few honorable mentions are Hector and the Asian girl (I'm sorry I don't know your name!) who I find works more in the bathroom side. Other servers... not the warmest? If we ask for a grill change some of them ask our main server back to us, like cmon lol. What else can I mention that's really great... their birthday greetings/meal is up there! Otherwise... What can this place do to be better? Bathroom can definitely be upkept more, it smells everytime I go there lol but it's really not bad. Maybe have regular eggs on the menu? I feel that's one of my reservations on why I can't turn on my regular hotpot place in Jersey lmao. regardless, I continue to come here hehe. read more