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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    3.7 (59 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Pork belly
    Erin S.

    Our server was attentive and friendly and the food was great as always. He even brought us ice cream at the end of our meal!

    Sauces and Korean BBQ
    Vy T.

    I enjoyed the hotpot as there's a good selection of items. The Korean BBQ has varied quality of meat; if you get Korean BBQ I recommend getting the thinner meats because the thicker ones were tougher and didn't appear to have as much marbling. The sauce station is great because there are great suggestions of sauce combinations. It was also nice that they offer free fruit juices (in the fridge section) along with the meal. Service was good despite the restaurant being busy, and it was so nice of them to sing happy birthday to the various tables celebrating. Nice atmosphere.

    Lunch beef sesame bulgogi
    Melissa H.

    TLDR: This is like the Applebee's of Korean BBQ. Very Americanized with lots of cut corners. If looking for a more traditional Korean dining experience, skip this spot or risk being disappointed. On the way home from a weekend road trip out of the city, we decided to stop here for our first Korean BBQ experience since moving to the east coast. As others have said, the lighting is very dim, which makes it difficult to confirm when your food is done grilling. We opted for the BBQ-only lunch option (not the combo of DIY BBQ and hot pot). The lunch portions are typically smaller with thinner-cut meats. All diners are on a 2-hour time limit, which is reasonable. Rather than provide diners typical Korean side dishes, which is what I always prefer to spend most of my time and calories consuming, there is a buffet that has only extremely limited veggie options. I went for the kimchi and seaweed salad (not a typical Korean side dish, but it was one of the only green things available). The kimchi was definitely a McDonald's-like version of traditional kimchi, not as fully fermented and with lots of filler. The most disappointing part of this chain of restaurants is the dinnerware. It's been widely researched and reported that hot food and plastics do not mix. Given the known carcinogenic effects, I was surprised that the only plates or bowls here are made of plastic. As such, I avoided putting any food from the grill onto my plate and instead ate straight from the grill. Not ideal. As for the usual dipping sauces that accompany Korean BBQ, this was--you guessed it--DIY. I tend to prefer a salt/pepper/oil dipping sauce, but there wasn't really any neutral oil on the buffet, so I went with the vinegar option instead. As for the meat quality, the ones that come marinated are by far of lower quality. I would recommend the beef belly or beef brisket, neither of which is marinated and are much closer to typical Korean BBQ-style meat. My other preferred selections were both types of mushrooms and onion. I also ordered green tea, but it never arrived because they didn't have hot water (what??). Paper napkins (the only option here) are not on the table or buffet and are provided sparingly. Bottom line: Service was good and efficient. Food, ambiance, and dinnerware were extremely lacking. I hear Annandale has authentic Korean BBQ, so maybe try that instead.

    Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bento
    Randi K.

    I ordered a Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bento to my door and it was solid. The gyoza - crispy and flavorful. The rice - a perfect accompaniment to the spicy kimchi and beef! My favorite part was the pickled daikon. And they gave me a helping will have to finish later! My only complaint is the sauce on the beef was too sweet. I know pear juice is in the recipe usually, but I actually won't t order that again bc it was too sweet.

    Philip L.

    Not my favorite location. I have been to Rockville, Germantown, Towson, and now Frederick. The layout of this location is a bit weird. Walkways are a bit narrow and the back is off limits to go around. We were placed in the back so we had to walk farther for everything. The vent that was supposed to suck up smoke was not working and it actually got in the way of cooking. Because of the lighting, it blocked off a good portion of the grill and we couldn't see if the food was done or not (see pic) I would include like a mini lamp to counteract this. The vent wasn't working here so the smoke smell went towards are faces much more prominently than the other locations. This location does off fruit teas that you can just grab. They are quite sweet so I didn't drink too much. They have mango, passion fruit and peach flavors. I thought parking was fine here. Service was normal here and they did a good job. Just comparing locations, this wasn't on the top of my list.

    Free refill
    Emily T.

    I'm glad that Frederick finally has a KBBQ place! I've been to different KPOT locations and I would have to say that this is definitely one of the better locations that I've been to! They have an extensive sauce bar and the all you can eat is worth the price. The wait time went by quickly and the rounds of meat we ordered came out quickly. There's also a free refills on drinks :)

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    cece did a great job! made us feel at home for our first time here. Definitely plan on coming back soon

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    We had Cece as our server, she was so sweet and super attentiv, 10/10 will be coming back

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    Beef bulgogi bento box is a perfect combination . Very friendly staff. Clean environment.

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    Our server was very nice and she made our first experience a delightful experience. Cece was great! We will be back.

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    The environment is great, the food is awesome, the waitress CeCe is a really nice girl.

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    The food tasted fine until I saw little critters come out of the food. The rest was served to the dog. I would not order from them again.

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    Will always love kpot! I love this location is closer to me. Sauce bar is amazing the wait staff are fantastic

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    Multiple Hotpot selections...added kimchi hotpot! Galbi was tasted great and service was awesome, thank you, Den!

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    Black Hog BBQ

    Black Hog BBQ

    3.5
    (132 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I used to be a competitive BBQ cook. I can still make my smokers sing. As a result I tend to be…read moreharsh when evaluating retail BBQ joints. I've eaten at this Black Hog location (and their ones in downtown Frederick and Urbana) many times. All produce reasonable 'que - not award winning, but consistent and decent quality. Today's choice was a brisket sandwich. The meat was nicely cooked, and the bark looked nice, but it was underseasoned. As a result, it had no punch on the first bite or any that followed. I generally don't like to put sauce on brisket. The bark and the meat should speak for themselves, but in this case, I decided to try the three sauces that came with it: vinegar (Really? For brisket?), a sweet Memphis style, and a thicker Kansas City style. The latter two were too sweet for brisket, and the former was, well, an abomination. IMHO. The sandwich came with one side. I got potato salad, which also needed some pickle pieces, onions, paprika, cayenne - anything that added punch. Not the worst I've had in town, but not the best. (Yeah, yeah, I know it's subjective, but I'll stack my potato salad against anyone's. My Aunt Helen taught me well). Oh, I'll be back, don't you worry. Black Hog serves a consistent, decent product that is the best available in Frederick It's just not close to what I can eat from any of the countless hole-in-the-wall joints pretty much anywhere in Texas. But it's a much shorter drive...

    Really delicious BBQ in Frederick MD! We sat at the (small) bar and the 2 bartenders were awesome,…read moresuper friendly, and attentive. For a small restaurant they had a full bar with a decent bourbon and whiskey selection. Their menu is flexible, allowing options for various combos - so you can try whatever you want. I ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of burnt ends. Burnt ends are my favorite and I was SLIGHTLY disappointed because they weren't "crispy" like I like, but the flavor was great. The price was in line with other BBQ joints, so no surprises there. We'll definitely be back.

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    Black Hog BBQ

    4.1
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    2.5 mi
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    Glad a friend recommended this place. There is inside seating and a covered deck with fans as well…read more Greeted as well as sat quickly. Good choice of drinks. We started with the Spicy Corn Bread which we all enjoyed and Spicy Links. Then we each had 2 Meat Platters. All enjoyed the food a lot and overall a great place.

    I stopped in to Black Hog BBQ after being in the area for work and was excited to finally visit…read more This is a business I have been hearing about for nearly 2 years and have been wanting to check out. I was generous and rounded my review up to 4 stars but a 3.5 star review is more accurate of this restaurant. The restaurant is clean and bright, has plenty of seating, rooftop outdoor space, and a private parking lot. The staff were friendly and attentive and were happy to give recommendations on what to order. I ordered the two meat platter picking brisket and Arkansas brisket (burnt ends). Food came out fast and was fresh. All the meat was wonderfully cooked (having lived in OK and TX I am particular about bbq). I would have liked a little more "bark" on the brisket but that's a personal preference. The MD baked beans were one of my sides and they were impressive. Good flavor with some spice to them but they did have ZERO smoke taste. The Mac and Cheese also had ZERO smoke taste, was not hot, and lacked the creaminess I was looking for. I would not recommend the Mac and cheese. Corn bread was dry... no surprise there. In summary - the meats are good, the sides are hit and miss. I would like to see them offer a 3 or 4 meat meal option so an individual could really sample the menu.

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    PIGS BBQ Restaurant

    PIGS BBQ Restaurant

    4.2
    (111 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Lovely location tucked away in Lake Whittier area of Yellow Springs. We arrived for a late dinner…read more(around 7pm) and it was pretty empty inside. We opted to sit outside since we had our dog with us. The server was very friendly, with great service and they are very dog friendly and had water bowls outside for them. I am from Eastern NC, so I have a pretty good idea of bbq and BC staples. I decided to try the flounder rather than the bbq this time. The founder was disappointing. It was a bit on the bland side and the batter is a little confusing. I was expecting a cornmeal style batter or similar, but got something different. The fish itself had potential to be very good. The beans also left a lot to be desired, just lacked flavor and taste. The business looks like they do a lot of catering as opposed to dining (possible a lot of to go orders, too).

    Our expectations : a casual dining- in bbq lunch with friends, bonus unlocked : a fun cocktail menu…read moreand ice cold beer on tap. Side note: I'm still looking for my go-to bbq joint in town, but I think this ranks a little higher for me compared to Black Hog and Mission. Both are good with the meat... but I'm a sides girl. No sides have wowed me yet, but PIGS probably has the better of the three. *The ever controversial mac and cheese (especially at a BBQ joint) is...different and unlike any I have had before. It's good: creamy rich cheddar without all the baked on extra cheese- it's strangely light like a buttered noodle. Classics like the and potato salad were underwhelming in flavor. Appetizers: Wings - fried and sauced, fried green tomatoes, house made pickles, and fresh chips with their rub seasoning (the chips were my favorite!) - all solid starters. The wings were huge! Lunch: I ordered the 2 meat and 2 sides bbq platter- jalapeño cheddar sausage (with that nice snap), smoked chicken, coleslaw and mac and cheese. It came with their jalapeño cornbread (it didn't have a ton of flavor). I'm a sucker for cornbread usually. Listen- that bar was on point, service and ambience was excellent- and they were slammed today - down a chef- and they put out some great food. Take those sides to the next level and this place is a 5.

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    Bentztown

    Bentztown

    4.0
    (62 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    On my first visit to Bentztown I was impressed with the vast space available in the various areas…read moreand the trendy decor that ties it all together. The space seems to go on and on with plenty of seating and spaces to gather. We were there early on a week day so we took advantage of the happy hour they offer. Their drink and food specials are good deals and their food is amazing. I had two types of wings and the slider trio to feast on and a margarita thst was huge for a happy hour offering. I visited on a Monday and they have 6$ Margaritas all day! The food was all wonderful and perfectly prepared and they offer an extensive variety of cocktails and draft beer. The music and dance area is quite large in Addition to all of the seating in the dining and bar area so weather your there for food and drinks, a dinner with friends or a music event, Bentztown has it all covered,

    Service was a bit slow due to being short staffed, but overall still okay. I was disappointed that…read morewe were charged for coffees that arrived very late and never received any refills. One guest also ordered a Coke that didn't come until the very end of the meal, and there were no refills offered for that either. That said, our server seemed to be doing her best under the circumstances, and we still tipped well. The food was pretty good, and we did enjoy our meal overall. We would consider coming back, hopefully when the restaurant is better staffed and able to handle the crowd more smoothly.

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    Beef N Buns N Paradise

    Beef N Buns N Paradise

    4.4
    (304 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Made a pit stop on the way home from camping and it was worth the small detour!…read more This is not a sit down joint and fyi does not have a bathroom for the public to use. They do have a small parking lot and some benches around back but not ideal for colder weather. The menu is pretty extensive with many options of hot dogs, burgers and dessert. We got the Chicago dog, chili dog, patty melt and onion rings. The onion rings were the best! The breading did not fall off and stayed with each bite of the onion! Not to mention the crunch! The hot dog was also delicious! The way they dressed it was neat and you got a solid bite each time! The patty melt was juicy and the rye pairs so nicely!! The service was quick. It seemed like our small group of 6 may have overwhelmed them slightly with the amount of food we ordered but nonetheless did not take too long !

    TLDR: Old-school burger & dog stand with outdoor seating only. Food is delicious, prices are great,…read moreand it's a perfect stop on a sunny day. Expect a wait at peak hours, but worth it. Beef 'N Buns 'N Paradise is one of those hidden gems that feels like summer. This fast casual burger and hot dog stand is walk-up only, with outdoor seating and a handful of parking spots (which fill up quickly during peak times). You order at the window from a huge menu and wait for your name to be called over the loudspeaker. We tried a few of their hot dogs, the Chicago Dog and the Chili Nacho Cheese Dog and both were awesome. The dogs were snappy, flavorful, and loaded with toppings. We also grabbed the double patty melt, which was superlative. The patties were juicy, the rye bread was perfectly griddled, and the whole thing just hit. The onion rings deserve their own shoutout too, crispy, hand-breaded, and the perfect side item. And of course, we had to finish with dessert. We got vanilla soft serve cones with black cherry flavor burst on one and coffee on the other. Super tasty and the perfect ending. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. It's exactly the kind of place you want to hit up on a sunny weekend or for a casual dinner after work.

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    Slaw Dog with fries on top
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    Dragon Distillery

    Dragon Distillery

    4.8
    (115 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Dragon is always a delightful experience! We've been going for years, though sporadically over the…read morepast few. The owner, though, still recognized us when we walked in the door (even after a year or so). She is so kind and knowledgeable. The spirits are always tasty, and they often have new ones to sample. The Dragon's Den is very fun. Yummy food, though I do wish there were one or two more vegetarian options. We got the nachos on this occasion, and they were really good. The drinks are the main attraction, and the menu is quite extensive. You really can't go wrong! There's plenty of seating (but it can get quite full). Our favorite part is that there are various board games to grab and play. Axe throwing is available, too. Highly, highly recommend!

    Heard while at a nearby brewery that this place had an interesting vibe and some good food so…read moredecided to check it out. They did not lie! They have a Game of Thrones/Dungeons and Dragon kind of theme going on, with cocktails named after the different houses and a page where you can roll for your drink. I went with a flight to try out some of their whiskeys, but they also make gin and vodka. The flight was ok, I find when you make all the things nothing really stands out, but the Everyday whiskey was a nice smooth sip which I very much enjoyed. For dinner I had the smoked brisket which was tasty, but the sides (garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus) were fire. Service was great, they weren't very busy so it was easy to get a table and get served. Overall I would definitely come back to roll for a random cocktail and enjoy more flights of their other offerings!

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