Wow, this restaurant is so delicious! We walked in and got seated right away. They went over how to do. The meals even asked us if we wanted to do hot pie or the Korean barbecue. We decided to do the hot pot so we all have our own little pots to eat out of. They have a little bar in the front of the restaurant where it has all kinds of fixings and dipping items, sesame, red bean balls. So delicious. I will say that the prices are a little much, especially if you're not someone that eats a lot. And if you decide to take whatever food that you have even if it's just the broth home, you have to pay an extra $14 for it. There is no meal options for people who had gastric bypass or can't eat a lot of food at once. Other than that, it is really tasty and delicious many options even vegan ones! We got all kinds of vegetables, tofu, and I got the shrimp dumplings. The waitress was also really friendly and patient with us. read more

Let me say first, I am a Chinese person and am confused why other Chinese would come here for hotpot when there are better options in Columbus. The restaurant is very dark, even during the day. It definitely has more of a nightclub vibe. The servers were very attentive and most plates came out within two minutes That being said, it is definitely only a place I would come for lunch. The price for dinner is comparable with the mom&pop places in Columbus but with much worse broth and meat quality. They don't have strainer spoons for the hotpot :( read more

First time here. Walked in, it was around 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon The place is not packed, but there are good amount of people there for that hours. I walked in, I see there is a bar area where you can sit down, have a drink and wait for your table I see that they have big table can be seated 8-10 people, or a small table can be seated 1-2 people, which is great. I seated, my server name Julie came up to me with a smile, very nice lady. Funny part, I'm Asian, she asked me, have I been there before, I said no. Have I tried Korean BBQ or Hot Pot before, I thought that was very funny she asking an Asian that, we all growing up eating that. lol So I told her I only wanted the hot pot, she said okay, is $30, and if I wanted the hot pot and the BBQ grill will be additional $5, I'm not really in the mood for BBQ anyway, hot pot for me is good, is all you can eat. She show me how to ordered from the iPad, each table have it, don't over order, only order what you can eat, don't waste food, if you over ordered, and can't finish it, they will charge you $13.99 per lb for the left over, no take out for the left over. So I ordered little by little The hot pot blow is each individual, not sharing if you with someone else. I like that. Thee also a buffet table, you mix your own spices and sauces, which is the best part of hot pot, also some finger food, like fried chicken wings, egg rolls. Good size of the dessert selection While I was sitting there, I notice there is no fans that suck up the smell of the BBQ, and the ceiling is very high, so if when it get busy, people clothing will ended up smelling like BBQ? The food come out very fast once you ordered it on your iPad. Food is great, Julie my server is very nice. However, when I seated, I saw the menu showing $19 for lunch, but at the end, she charged me $30 plus, plus. I asked her why, I was there at 2:30pm. She explained because right now is the holidays, so all day will be the dinner menu, $30 for each person, which is not a big deal, but she should have told me earlier, because I only ordered the lunch menu, I should have ask before, so I got cheated. lol Dropped 1 star, even tho she really nice, but she should have told me at the very beginning this is an all day dinner price, I'll be eating dinner, I can order the dinner items even tho it says "dinner" on the picture. I thought I was paying for the lunch menu Overall, good experience Will definitely go back, but next time I will double check what I'm paying for read more

Food here is okay, but honestly, it's not worth the $40 weekend price. The rice was cold, and while the short ribs were decent during the first round, most of the meat after that was very fatty. The hot-bar appetizers were also pretty bland. I'm used to Korean BBQ in California, especially OZ Korean BBQ, and the difference is noticeable. Their appetizers are made fresh to order, their meat is much better quality, and even the desserts are better. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the K-Pot option here. For $40, I expected better-quality meat and fresher, more flavorful food. It's not terrible, but there are definitely better Korean BBQ options for the price. read more

Amazing! Delicious! something for everyone!! the meats are divine, the vegetables fresh, the sauce bar is always stocked and staff are fast, friendly and go above and beyond while serving and greeting! I definitely recommend this eatery, I've had both the Hot Pot and Korean BBQ, it's hard to choose a favorite because both experiences were so joyful and scrumptious! read more

First time at a KPot but not our first experience with hot pot restaurants. Great selection of meats and seafood and veggies items. Super plentiful and unlimited. Loved the selections of broths as well! Service was immediate, no waiting for anything! Self serve for sauces and dessert options. Lovely mango mousse cake and fresh fruit. Staff was friendly and even offered our daughter an Easter egg that had a treat and a discount for our next visit. Setting was spacious and clean and decorated for an Asian hotpot theme. Overall great place. Enjoyed our experience. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Peachy pineapple juice, whisky sour and a mango milk tea. All drinks were delicious! Too busy enjoying to take pics of the food. - Hot Pot Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm writing this for my own reference but don't feel excluded if you're not me - these insights are for the greater good. Go during dinner hour for kbbq. The only cuts of meats you need to order are the regular pork belly and the Angus. Just over and over again. Plus veggies and a bowl of rice obviously. Dip in sauce concocted from free sauce bar. Steer clear of marinated meat and seafood options as those are just way too salty. While Kpot's fried foods look dry and stale, the offerings are surprisingly warm and tasty. I recommend their fried chicken to whet your appetite (juicy) and their sesame balls for dessert (sweet finisher). Overall, love coming to Kpot if I know I'm going to eat a lot! Service is very friendly, frequently replacing grills and checking in for additional orders. I also like looking at the neon letter signs, which for reasons I have yet to discern, are sporadically placed around the ceiling. read more

Awesome food and super accommodating for a large parties. Obviously he has a huge variety of food at an all-you-can-eat price. It's pretty great quality for what it is. I love that. You can choose both Korean barbecue or hot pot. I know a lot of these places have popped up, but this one has been my favorite since they opened. It's always clean and the service is efficient. Definitely love this place. read more

I came here for the first time with my husband for New Year's Day. They were serving dinner all day given the holiday. We were able to get a table very quickly and also greeted by our server. We've been to Korean barbecue at a couple of other places, but it was our first time coming here. We felt like they had a more limited menu in terms of meat, appetizer, sauces and side options. As for the actual meat itself, it was very tasty. Our favorite was the spicy beef, Bulgogi. Probably try somewhere else next time. We like to have more than rice as a side option and some appetizers too. read more

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Our first time trying Korean Barbeque led us here! I've only heard great things and I've always wanted to try it. My husband and I both ordered the KBBQ. Even though we came here on a Saturday night, we were able to get seated right away. Our server was knowledgeable and walked us through the process. We each got to pick two meats and as many veggies as we wanted. Our server then brought everything out on a cart to our table. There was also a station we could use to build our own sauces and have a few appetizers and desserts. A lot of the meat was certainly on the fattier side, but I wouldn't say it was bad. There were a lot of seating options. Since you cook your own food, the place was very warm and smoky. There were times where I would cough because of the smoke from our grill and other grills. Overall we definitely got our money's worth just with the meat alone! We wished there were more vegetable options, as we are kinda picky with that, but it was a great experience! Next time, we want to try the hot pot. read more

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Waitress spoke so fast and walked away before we could even ask any questions. We then asked her to help us with the grill part as it was burning everything and her response was this is normal and To just add more oil. Never once helped us or showed us how we should be cooking the meat. Definitely would not recommen. or maybe another waitress who would actually show us or explain better. read more

Had an amazing time fun with the grandkids and daughter. A little leaning curve but they are very helpful . Great place to go for food and a fun time. read more

Fun environment, superb staff and so awesome to not feel rushed in a restaurant. Oh and the food was first rate!

K-PoT slap like wtf! eat til you pop and feel Al the way good about it. and they friendly af grwa costum service read more

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Had a great experience when we went here! Servers were polite and helpful and the food was all yummy. Relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a night out. read more

Fun and entertaining the food was very tasty.staff very fast and helpful.love how you can cook your own food my grandkids loved it.

This was an EVENT - so plan accordingly. The high altitude perspective on this place is it was a bit overwhelming for someone who had never ordered this style food before. Family-style-ish with so many options for vegetables, meats, sides, etc... very much a choose your own adventure and I think that's my biggest recommendation: if it sounds intriguing, try it! Even if it's tripe :) Major highlights for us were the shrimp dumplings, fried tofu, squid (the way it curls up in the soup is soooooo enticing LOL), mushrooms, udon noodles, and prime rib. Oh... and the peanut sauce is a MUST. Don't forget the desserts! See what I mean?! So much to think about and budget out for. Overall, for an all-you-can-eat style meal, this was fairly affordable. You are paying for the experience of cooking alongside friends/family and trying something unique - and some of what you might make will suck, but that is by no means the restaurants fault. Try it all - there's literally no penalty - which adds to the experience just that much more. Our waiter was super flexible on the whole "if you don't eat it, you'll pay extra for your leftovers" policy they say exists on the menu which I appreciated. She gave great recommendations and guidance as well. Super industrial-appearing interior that was MUCH LARGER than I expected - hard to manuever through all the carts and people whisking by but otherwise very sleep ambiance. Would definitely try again sometime! read more

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This was a great intro to Korean and Hot Pot. It's all you can eat, set price for adults and kids. $30+ I believe. The entire table must pick, BBQ, Hot Pot or both. We chose both and I will warn you the start of ordering is a little frantic while you digest the menu. It's basically a buffet they deliver to your table so deciding what you want, can be a bit daunting. Our server was great and always erred on the side of conservative quantity to avoid food waste (also its $14/lb for food waste likely for egregious diners). For Hot Pot we did miso, vegetable, and Szechwan (more oil than broth). And chose ramen, pho rice noodle, fish cakes, veggies, and meats to sink into the hot broth. I also tried crawfish which were great and large, ended up ordering a second round of them. For BBQ, we did tradition Bul Gogi (pork) and spicy Bul Gogi (very good), short rib, zucchini, and pineapple all great on the grill. Now you have to tend the grill yourself, so make sure someone is paying attention. Many Korean restaurants offer the server checking your cooking, so kind of missed that. Great to order lettuce so that your BBQ can be wrapped in a lettuce wrap, topped with kimchi and sauce and the whole hot saucy mess can be eaten! For Banchan or basically appetizers or accompaniments to the meal, Korean restaurants shine, usually 1000 little bowls with bean sprouts, kimchi, pickled radish and other items are placed on your table. At KPOT there is a salad bar, and offerings of 3. So a bit of a disappointment, but again, great point of entry if you are new to this dining. They also did not have traditional Korean Beer, Cloud or Cass brands....like how? We got a pitcher of Kirin. We also ordered Soju, which has 1000 flavors but not the traditional "regular" flavor. We settled on "yogurt" which sounds off, but was very good. Soju is a kind of rice vodka, its about 10-12% alcohol. So it can come up and bite you. Overall, a great restaurant, my kids 8+10 also enjoyed the meal and are asking to go back. Great for a group, ours had 8 people. Really fun time. Would come back for group dining again. read more

f I could eat KPot every day.. I would. First off, I love that you can either do hot pot or the bbq or combination. I always do both because how can you ever resist beef bulgogi. All of my family and friends agree the beef bulgogi that you grill is hands down the best item you can order. The short rib is also delicious. I personally love spice so the Szechuan Soup base is my favorite. I load my soup with fresh vegetables and tofu and it is sooo tasty. I like to pair my food with a peanut based sauce that I make at the sauce and appetizers bar. The restaurant is very large and usually am able to get into without having to wait. The staff is so kind and they are very efficient with changing out grills and making sure you're getting everything you want. You definitely get your bang for your buck here so come hungry and try everything! read more

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Very good. Beyond my expectations. I'll recommend it. our server Leelee was very attentive and cordial. Plus gave us the necessary tips to have a more enjoyable read more

Food is delicious, service excellent, top tier service! I always come here with my friends, if you looking for good drink and good food, this is the place for you ! read more

I hope someone from the higher ups read this. This was our first experience at a korean BBQ spot. Our server was Tony. Tony was AMAZING. He explained everything to us and gave up recommendations. The entire ambiance of the place is great. Great vibe and atmosphere. Our food was phenomenal. All the meat was super high quality and easy to cook. It was super fun to try all the different stuff. We learned a lot on what to get and not to get next time. Tony wrapped up our experience by cooking a steak for us. We all walked out with large smiles on our face. Thank you Tony! read more

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I recently visited KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot and had a really enjoyable experience. The concept itself makes dining here fun since you get the best of both worlds -- Korean barbecue and hot pot at the same table. It's interactive and perfect for sharing with friends or family. The food quality stood out right away. The meats for grilling were fresh and well-marinated, and there were plenty of options to choose from. Cooking everything at the table adds to the experience, and the staff were helpful in explaining how everything works if it's your first time. The hot pot side was just as good, with flavorful broth choices and a wide variety of vegetables, noodles, and proteins to add. The atmosphere is lively but comfortable, making it a great place to spend time enjoying a meal without feeling rushed. The service was attentive, and the team made sure our table had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, KPOT delivers a fun dining experience with great flavors and lots of variety. It's definitely a place I'd come back to when craving something interactive and satisfying. read more

Love the service and freshness of the meat! The place has a very friendly vibe. Love bugolgi and salmon read more

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Great food, fresh meats, and lots of variety. Super fun dining experience! Loved the Korean BBQ and hot pot -- everything was flavorful and fresh read more

My first visit to KPOT all you can eat Korean BBQ was better than expected. When I think of all you can eat venues, I tend to expect the quality of the meat to be low. All the different items I tried at KPOT including their beef, pork, and seafood selections were surprisingly high quality! I was especially a fan of the KPOT steak, the beef short ribs, the beef tongue, pork belly, and the marinated octopus. Our server was very nice and amazingly fast at bringing out new orders of meat. On the flip side, the heat setting for the grill top is too low. The meat cooks too slow at the default setting set by the restaurant. You're able to manually adjust the heat up higher but a store staff will always come when you're not looking and turn the heat back down. I suppose that's their way of making sure we can't eat too much, since the all you can eat meal comes with a time limit. Overall though, I really enjoyed my visit to KPOT and will be back again! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - K-Pot steak and beef short ribs in the foreground, spicy squid, pork belly, and whole shrimp in the back - Hot Pot Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Excellent friendly service, a wide variety of food, and a large but busy restaurant with a fun vibe. We came here on a Wed evening and the restaurant was quite full -- surprising given its size. They provide two options for dinner, both of them are all you can eat in 2 hours. The base version is the Korean bbq for $29.99 a person and then for an additional $5 you can get hot pot as well. We make our own hot pot at home so we stuck to the K-BBQ, and it was much better than I would have expected. The short ribs were my favorite followed by the spicy pork belly. We also got the K-Spot steak (not bad but not my favorite), the garlic shrimps (which were fine), and the bulgogi (very good). Overall, a very good experience read more

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Food was delicious and when you order your choice of protein and vegetables, it comes out really fast. The waitress who takes your order is very attentive and the service was fast. You get individual hot pots so you can pick your own flavor of soup. We've been there twice during lunch and the price was just $20 a person for all you can eat. During lunch on the weekdays, it was steady with lunch crowds, but it was never crazy. Very relaxing. read more

I highly recommend KPOT--it is such a fun experience, especially with a big group. My family and I went for Saturday lunch/dinner and got the KBBQ and Hot Pot and the extra $5 for the combination was definitely worth it (although I think their kbbq is better, so if you had to choose, I would go for the kbbq). We were seated immediately when we went around 2:30 PM and it was still pretty full. I believe there is a 2-hour time limit, but we didn't stay that long. There is a sauce station at the front where you can make a custom sauce for dipping the meats from kbbq as well as kimchi/seaweed salad. Our waiter checked in every 20 minutes or so and was very nice. They change out the grill when you ask. My favorites: KBBQ: K-Pot short rib (must get!), beef bulgogi Hot Pot: pork belly, shrimp, quail eggs, swai fish read more

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This could be the most interesting and unique Korean bbq I've seen. We were in search of the cities best dim sum. The appeal of this stop was too much and we had to sit and explore. A grill and warming plates at every table. We had a large party, some classic bbq fans, some just wanting a hot pot. The size of the menu spun our heads. But these good folks were kind enough to guide us. I believe Mina was the star of the show. With an AYCE, the temptation is to grab it all. Take care in NOT leaving too much raw food, there could be additional charges. Highlights include the Peachy Sangria or the Kirin Ichiban. No one adventurous enough to try the sake this early in the day. You can't go wrong with the Hot Pot featuring Cuttlefish Balls, Squid, Baby Octopus or the Quail Eggs. I wasn't a fan of the Lobster Balls or the crab meat. But a couple of the Korean bbq-ers devoured that and more. A couple of thumbs up for the Beef Bulgogi and the Spicy Calamari. While it's a Korean meat lovers dream come true, this is also a terrific find for the vegetarians in the group. Plenty of fresh vegetable options. 06/24 read more

One of the few AYCE kbbq locations in Columbus! It's located off bethel road in a convent parking plaza! Spacious inside with lots of seating. They have okay ventilation, but still be prepared to come home smelling like kbbq haha. Staff is very kind but service has always been kind of slow for me. I've always had to spend like 2-3 mins trying to flag someone down for help... or maybe I'm just always there when it's busy? Food is decent. Good for an ayce place because they have plenty of options from meats to veggies and event a side dish bar! Just know that you're getting what you paid for, so the quality of the meats won't be as good as Gogi and etc. Overall, experience was good and food was tasty. I recommend coming at lunch time during their happy hours because it's so much cheaper and less busy! read more

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So good!! The sauce bar is a great addition though just remember the line starts that way...

LOVE THE NEW UPGRADES!!! Food fire, service fire, and ambiance fire. The only suggestion is get more ventilation. It's always super smoky. When I walk out my eyes are on fire. Wouldn't suggest taking kids but it can be fun for the whole family. PLEASE KEEP THE FRIED CHICKEN and one day adding crab legs maybe for an additional price. read more

Visited this restaurant on Saturday night with three friends. There was a short wait to get a table. We were told 20 minutes, but it was less than 10 minutes. The restaurant is very large, with numerous hot pot and BBQ stations. Diners have the option to choose between BBQ and hot pot. There is an additional fee if the table opts for both options. We decided to go with hot pot. This was my first time trying this style. I opted for the miso broth, which had a good, mild flavor. My group ordered a lot of different meats and other ingredients. It was a bit chaotic as the ingredients arrived sporadically and it wasn't alway easy to identify the different items. The other negative is the price. It is all you can eat but $28 is more than I typically spend on a meal. They also did not have beer, though they were listed on the menu. Despite the issues, I eventually would like to go back and try the BBQ. They have some ingredients not offered at similar style restaurants. read more

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So glad we finally got one! I've gone twice since they opened. Once for dinner on a Friday at 6:45pm (1hr wait) and once on a Friday for lunch when they opened at noon (no wait) My favorite is the mushroom broth for hotpot! MUST ORDER: quail eggs, lotus root, daikon, watercress, beef belly, prime brisket, soft tofu, napa, vermicelli, shiitake mushrooms, rice, bean sprouts, crown daisy, broccoli... My friend ordered the seaweed and said it was not good. Very "ocean tasting." They also got the gyoza and shrimp shumai and said they were good but I didn't try them. When I went for dinner we added the korean bbq and I liked the Kpot steak. They were out of a few things but didn't really matter. I like that you can make your own sauce. Both times the sauces were well stocked. The kimchi and radish sides were decent. Just know, you will smell when you leave... even if you didn't do the Korean bbq part. Worth it though read more

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Very, very good. And a heck of a deal. I heard about this coming to town six or eight months ago, and kept an eye on the site eager for it to open. I love Korean food in general, and all you can eat Korean food? You're not gonna keep me away. As soon as it opened, I made plans to go, and met my friend here. You order the meat at the table and they bring it on small serving plates. There are sauces and a few salads, etc., on a serving table by the entrance. We went at lunch, so it's a little cheaper, and we just got the barbecue, not hot pot. You can get both for a small surcharge, and the dinner is a bit more expensive but they have more items. Everybody at the table has to get the same thing. We were there for the meat. In fact, we actually did not order any vegetables the whole time. But I'm sure they were good too... The meat was very very good. Fresh, tasty, not needing sauce in most cases. We tried just about everything they offer at lunch. Shrimp, calamari, assorted pork belly, brisket, different kinds of bulgogi, chicken, etc. Each one was good. My favorite was probably the pork belly. There were several varieties - plain, garlic, spicy. My friend liked the shrimp. They were pretty big, and fresh. We will come back at dinner for some of the other options, like short rib and jumbo shrimp, etc. Service was great. Our server, Wonderful, lived up to his name. Kept checking on us, changed out the grill partway through, etc. They were about half full at lunchtime on a weekday, mostly of Korean customers which I took as a good sign. It's pretty loud in there with the people and other noises. They brought our food requests out quickly. And then we had a little bit of time to cook them and eat, and would order something else. I left full but not over stuffed. At dinner, I would probably stuff myself. I did not take any pictures inside, because I was too busy eating, and the table was kind of messy with two guys pigging out on meat. I'm telling you, this is good stuff at a good price. I will be back. read more

Pros: Eat to your hearts content (2 hr limit) for $28.99 BBQ (Plus $5 more to add hot pot too) Fun, club-like at atmosphere Fast service Booze available Big tables Real-time status of where you are in line so you can plan Seafood, meats, veges are all so fresh Cons: Wait can up 1-2 hours at peak times so plan ahead and make a reservation They will charge $13.99/lb for food waste so order only what you will consume Serving sizes are small, so order 2 if you think you'll want more Limited broth base options for hot pot for those who can't have seafood You will leave with your hair/clothes smelling like the restaurant Pro tip: Make a reservation or have plans while you wait for your table. Food is great so worth it! Fast service read more

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Came out to dinner with my daughter (8yrs old) and we had a fantastic dinner. We always love Korean bbq and this place didn't disappoint. Sauces, meats, fruits, and ice cream--all enjoyed and will be back. Our server Malle was attentive when needed and provided us with great service. read more

There's plenty of parking space outside in the plaza and the dining space is pretty spacious. We came at lunchtime and there was no wait, but it was busy! The atmosphere is lively and busy, but organized and flows well. We ordered the KBBQ lunch only and it came all out very fast and ordering was simple. The menu will show you what is available only for lunch and dinner. Rice and/or lettuce wrap is also available to order. We really liked the garlic pork belly, beef bulgogi, and spicy calamari. I think the entire meal and experience was so much value for the price, it was delicious and they portion everything a little bit at a time, so you don't have too much food and can pace your appetite. Be careful to not over order because they will charge you per pound for food waste! There's a sauce bar that includes about a dozen options, such as hot oil, hoisin, fish sauce, peanut sauce, minced garlic, jalapenos, KPot sauce, etc. There is limitless options and mixes you can make. The sauce bar also has a few fresh fruits and kimchi that you can grab too. Staff was very friendly, very fast, and super attentive. We had Wonderful and our service was wonderful!! Wonderful was so kind, checked on us very often, and changed our grill frequently. We had a really great experience with Wonderful. Other staff was very nice too, they were so attentive, accommodating, and service was quick and easy. I recommend this place for a group meal, a casual date, a fun and delicious meal, for small groups, or just for yummy Korean food! I will definitely back for dinner and to try their hot pot. The value for the amount of food you get is awesome and everything was prepped well and flowed smoothly. read more

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good, YUMMMM great good good bartenders nice good service. would come back here before they pour very good drinks and their food is delicious read more