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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    4.4 (293 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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    Bbq
    Jgs J.

    This was our first time trying K-pot. The food is delicious and the service was on point. Our server Alex did an amazing job. The staff even sang happy birthday, which is very thoughtful. Thank you for making it a wonderful night.

    Girl dinner!!!
    Alyssa Marie H.

    What a girls night dinner! I didn't really know what I was expecting. I thought it would be a quick in and out dinner. And boy was I wrong! This meal is an experience! Kelli our server helped us navigate Kpot and how to order. It can be a bit complicated for first timers, like myself. You can order meat to cook yourself using the BBQ round table, broth, or both. I highly recommend the short rib. Delicious! Be fair warn those with their eyes bigger than their stomachs. KPOT has a waste policy. Meaning they charge you $13.99 per pound of meat that you don't eat.

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    Chris W.

    It's the best of both worlds. We got both bbq and hotpot for the table. The herb soup base is the yummiest. We also tried mushroom soup, miso, and spicy tom yum. All the seats are booths. Comfortable and spacious. The interior is pretty large, never feels cramped. There is a small hot bar serving fried food: fries, fried chicken, crawfish, egg rolls, fried wonton chips, etc. The sauce bar offers 12 sauces and shows recipes of different sauces to make. We really liked our server. He was great! Ample parking. The drinks are ok.

    Birthday cheesecake
    Tammy D.

    Connor was an excellent server. The food was fresh and delicious. Our table was big enough with plenty of napkins. The temperature and music level was good. We had a nice birthday celebration. Photos taken after we started eating.

    Cute self portrait our server Achi drew on our to go bag!
    Eric B.

    Was craving hotpot but didn't want to drive north to Soupleaf without a reservation. I've been meaning to try Kpot for awhile so finally decided to give it a shot. I did hotpot only so I can only speak to that. It's all you can eat, similar to Soutleaf, except all the hotpot stuff (meat, veggie, noodles, etc) you order from your server. There is a buffet station that has banchan style sides as well as some hot items (crab Rangoon, egg rolls, chicken wings, fries and a mixed seafood boil) as well as a sauce bar and some fresh fruit and dessert. I have to say it really exceeded my expectations. I thought it was going to be just "okay". But the quality of everything was really great. Even the hot food station which could have easily been an afterthought was awesome. The chicken wings are hot, crispy and big. The seafood boil was maybe the most surprisingly tasty part! Mussels, shrimp, crawfish cooked in a tasty almost viet-Cajun sauce. All of the hotpot ingredients were high quality and they had all of the vegetables and other sides that I like. The broths were flavorful and tasty. But I gotta say the best part was our server Achi. She was probably the sweetest server at any restaurant I've ever had. Enthusiasm that didn't feel fake or forced, super friendly and attentive, and she even drew cute little cartoons on our to go bag and receipt. If you get her consider yourself lucky. I'd come back here just for her!

    Meat City
    Zachary S.

    I do not really know how to explain the KPOT experience. I have never done something quite like it before. Have you ever wanted all you can eat meat, but you cook it yourself? Have you ever wanted to man a large stovetop while eating a meal? That's what KPOT is all about. I went as a plus one with my girlfriend for her friend's birthday, and I was more of an observer than an active participant in the process. Steak, chicken, and just about everything in between was up for grabs to be cooked. When you sit down, you are handed a menu that explains what you can order for both the hot pot and the Korean BBQ. We opted to do both. I did not really enjoy the hot pot personally, but that is more of a me issue rather than a knock on the hot pot itself. While everything is getting squared away, you have access to their buffet, which includes different sauces, tempura chicken, fruit, and other small snacks to balance out all the hearty meat that is about to be cooked. The KBBQ was a pretty cool experience. The chicken and steak were both done well by my girlfriend's friend's mom, who was cooking for the two of us, especially when paired with the sautéed vegetables on top. There were a lot of options to choose from, and I was glad that everything we tried was solid. I will warn that they weigh every piece of uneaten food and charge you for it. Do not eat half of your meal and expect to pay the normal price, because they will charge for what you left behind. It is not my typical style of meal. Still, it was something different and more hands on than what I am used to. RIYL: A home cooked meal, but not at home and it costs more

    Stephanie P.

    So many options to choose from from veggies, and seafood to thin sliced beef and pork this place had all the things. large sauce bar with veggie egg rolls, fruit, crab puffs and more. our server liam was on point, enthusiastic through the whole service. He was kind and checked on ur frequently and kept our grill changed out / clean with out having to be asked. You have to come here when you have time as you will be cooking your own dinner. I was a bit confused why all the sauces would burn if the meat had it on it before going on the grill so we opted to grill the meat then lather in the sauce afterwards. I was happy to find out when you do both the hot pot and k bbq as someone who is pescatarian you don't get the additional 5$ up charge. 10/10 definitely would come back.

    Octopus, veggies, shrimp
    Anita C.

    This place was decent. I'm conflicted on the number of stars though, I really want to give it 4 stars but some things are holding me back. There were some really good meats like the shrimp, hanger steak, beef tongue, k pot pork belly. I think what threw me off was charging for a box. I'm someone who hates wasting food in general so I paid $8 to take the leftovers back. I understand why they do it, so they don't have people abusing it and taking a whole meal home but I wonder if it actually ends up costing them more due to waste. Another item holding me back is, Instead of all the banchan in small plates, they had them in a community section for you to take. I loved their fried chicken wings but the rest of the banchan was underwhelming. And they didn't have fish cakes. :( All in all, it was alright. I may or may not return. Maybe if a friend wanted to come, then I might.

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    Grace L.

    I first came here when it first opened and it was pure chaos. I didn't want to review it then and waited for another time. This location is way down south. Not convenient for me but I've been wanting to go back. Finally got the chance this past week for lunch. We were promptly seated. The waitstaff seemed very new. Slow. Not experienced and not caring. Only the manager was trying. Tried to overlook it and went to get the apps. Still long lines for the sauces. That was part of the chaos on day 1. Shining Star was the wings. Super fresh today. I could have only eaten that. We picked our broths n my friends lot wasn't boiling at all. They had to fiddle with it. One complaint of kpot is that items are so small. You literally have to order triple or quadruple portions to get enough esp bc they don't come back to get your order. The items r fresh though but for hot pot I'd go to Soupleaf where it's ample and fresh. For bbq I'd go to kbbq or Gangnam nearby for better meat quality. So that's the issue with this place. Did we enjoy it? Yes? But for avid Ayce hotpot n bbq goers like me it's lacking. In Austin and definitely in Texas. There are just so many better options out there. For the price point especially And please have cabbage. Makes for the best wrap. Not just Napa cabbage. Just my tip bc it's great for hotpot n Korean bbq. Otherwise again service was slow n inconsistent. And just wish they would fix these issues and make it better. Bc up north so many better places

    Our server Achi drew this for us. Its me and my hubby. So cute.
    Gnet A.

    This place has it all and its a great place to go with a group or just a couple. The ambience is lively and colorful. They have a karaoke stage that lights up by the front entrance and the bar right across. There is plenty of seating on both sides of the restaurant. They are booths with the grill in the middle to cook up all the yum yums and they have the hot pot as well. You can opt in for both hot pot and bbq or just choose one. They have these tasty new options for drinks that are called fish bowls. We got the one called granite and it was delicious. The fish bowls is $25 and you can share it or be greedy lol The server will explain the options and how everything works if its your first time there, so don't be intimidated by all the options. Its worth it. You have meats, vegetables & seafood options for Bbq. For hot pot you choose your soup base, then you can choose your preferred noodles, then you choose plenty of meats, vegetables, seafoods and sides that go in there as well. They have a little list of dessert and specials and new options. They have their sauce bar where you can get any type of sauces you want and make your own concoction. Mine is brisket sauce with a bunch of minced garlic and green onions to dip your meats and anything else. Service is excellent and done with a smile and personality. Our server was Achi (from Thailand ) She even brought over a sauce for us to try and the guys loved her suggestion. She was always checking and kept the table clean and organized and had everything cooking. She even drew us as a cute little cartoon on a small paper. I liked that extra that she offered. I definitely recommend this spot. Everything is clean and in order. The bathrooms also kept clean. This is a spot that we bring friends and family from out of town and even those that have never had an experience like this.

    Bidawi C.

    We had family from out of town visiting and they wanted to try Kpot. When we arrived, the place was busy, hectic and pretty loud. We informed the waitress that we had not been there before and needed guidance. She immediately insisted that we would be charged per pound for any food left-over. Not a good start. We again asked how does the service work. She made no sense and seemed as she could not be bothered. But she somehow convinced our guests to order both AYCE offering. We also found out that because our guests made that choice, all 6 members of the party were bound with that choice. The food was industrial, we had to cook most of it, the soup had some rules regarding cooking times. And the instructions kept coming intermittently as the waitress and other waiters dropped by to warn us. As others have mentioned, the food had seen better days, the flavors were muted and the experience frustrating. The clincher was the final price for each of us, $52. The BBQ was $35, plus the watery soups were an additional $5 and the mandatory 18% tip (for very poor service) which ended up being $8 per person. Are we this gullable? Needless to say, we got some sort of food poisoning and felt terrible for a couple of days. We're never going back. Also no need for an perfunctory reply, save you energy by improving rather than promises. Only eat here if you have a strong stomach. Good luck.

    Have no idea what this green is but it's so good!
    Scarlett T.

    I took my parents out for late lunch 2pm to KPoT. My parents and I love KPoT! In our opinion this place is the best place to get Korean bbq and hot pot. We always get the dinner package so we can get the beef short ribs which is our favorite. Crown daisy with hot pot is a must. All of the beef meat for hot pot was great except for the beef tongue. We had the beef tongue before and it was great. This time around it's super chewy and uneatable. The octopus, scallop, shrimp with head on, and mussels was good with the hot pot. The crab was mushy and not great. For the broth my go to is the herb broth. Creamy and so good! We also go the tom yum broth and that was flavorful too! Noodle- udon is the way to go! KBBQ: KPoT bf short ribs- 5/5 Pork belly- 2/5: super fatty Beef bugulgi: 4/5 on the sweeter side by pairs really well with the pickles radish (you can get them at the sauce buffet self serve area) Bf Spicy bulguli: 1/5 mushy and not good Spicy pork: 1/5 not good Hanger steak: 4/5 my parents enjoyed it. Steak: 5/5 yummy King mushroom: 1/5 super chewy Kimchi: 1/5 not sour and super salty- super disappointing Pickle radish : 5/5 delicious! Highly recommend with KBBQ Cucumbers kimchi: 1/5 salty Crab Rangoon: 5/5 cream cheese is yummy and the perfect amount of cream cheese to wonton ratio They have a QR code to scan menu at the table. I notice some changes where they didn't give us the tablet to self order but our waiter would take our order instead. Our waiter, Karl was really attentive and provided the best service I've ever had at KPoT! He was really great and had all of our orders put in at once. He changed out the grill several times to prevent smoking. Super friendly and you just get this good vibe from him. Thank you for making our dining experience so special. I hope we get him again at KPoT! Service was fast. Everything we order came out quickly so we can eat. 5/5 Would I recommend KPoT: yes! It's the only place I enjoy hot pot and k bbq. The k bbq is not the best in the world but it's a great option to do both. Hot pot is top of what austin offers. Love the broth and it's flavorful!

    Bobby L.

    KPOT has all you can eat hot pot and kbbq. You can get separate or both with +$5 The selections are absolutely amazing. Service is great and they have a mini ipad now where u order the dishes out without having to wait for the waiter to get your order (it was like that before which was inefficient but ipad added now is a game changer). Hot pot is individual hot pot so each person can pick their own broth. There is an included sauce and snack/dessert bar. There is an actual bar for beverages as well (that is additional) Ambiance is great and super for big parties! So fun!

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    The food is amazing! My favorite was the Hanger Steak! Mohammed was my server and did great. Thanks again Mohammed!

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    How much it's for lunch?

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    Would this place be good for a 4 year old and 18 month old, or a death trap?

    We brought our 4 year old but had many adults attending to him. The hot pot is above the table and is very hot to kids and the grill is also something I'd have to make sure he didn't get rowdy around. If you don't have an attentive group of folks, I… 

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    Yes!! It's quite busy so not easy for larger parties but it's a lot of fun!

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    This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had. (Including Thailand) It is an unexpected hidden gem! All…read moreof the things my group ordered were delicious. The Tom Yum soup, the seafood fried rice and seafood salad were especially good. I feel compelled to add more to my review after reading several of the negative ones. Not sure if they've turned things around or they're under new management, but we had a lovely experience. It was lively but not too loud, our waitress was really sweet and the price was exceptionally reasonable considering how expensive things have gotten in Austin!

    On paper, it should have been easy: seafood, oysters, and a place that sounds like it knows what…read moreit's doing. In reality, it was a masterclass in how to make a restaurant feel busy while somehow being empty. The wait times were absurd, especially considering there weren't people there, which made the whole experience feel less like dining out and more like being held hostage by a very slow clock. The seafood was not good. Not "not my favorite," not "a little off" -- just plain not good. The menu was also bizarre in a way that felt less creative and more like someone lost a bet and had to build a restaurant around the leftovers. And if you're looking for anything dairy-free or gluten-free, good luck. The options are basically "no" with a side of disappointment. It is not family friendly at all, with no options for children. This is more the kind of place where you start questioning your choices before the appetizers even arrive.

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    Ocean Blue Oyster Bar Austin - Fresh and oh-so-delicious--our oysters are a must-try!
Enjoy the perfect ocean taste with a squeeze of lemon. 
 Come treat yourself today!

    Fresh and oh-so-delicious--our oysters are a must-try! Enjoy the perfect ocean taste with a squeeze of lemon. Come treat yourself today!

    Ocean Blue Oyster Bar Austin - Get Ready to Dive into Flavor with Crawfish at Ocean Blue Oyster Bar!

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    Krab Kingz Seafood - 2. Krab Platter Lunch

    Krab Kingz Seafood

    4.1(76 reviews)
    6.1 mi•East Austin

    Was craving some Cajun boil seafood and this place didn't disappoint. Located in a food truck lot,…read morewe ordered the dinner krab dinner. Include: (2) krab clusters, (10) shrimp, sausage, corn, egg, and potatoes. Ordered it "suicide" style which basically means all of the sauces/flavors together. Places great. Food cost was ~$45. Arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday and food came out in like 7 minutes. Didn't skimp on spices and butter. Plenty of to fill two people up for lunch and leave the room to be able to try things either within the same food truck lot or somewhere else. We elected to grab coffee else where. The guy working was super friendly and helpful. Even took the trash bag to throw away the shells for us. We didn't ask but the one critique is to include crackers apart of the orders or simply pre crack the claws before you hand out the bag. Got creative with breaking the harder shells. Other than that, food was great, will be back if we come back to Austin.

    Seconding what someone else said about them making it more obvious they're open! There was another…read moretruck in the park closed and I was worried they are too because it's tucked into a corner and there aren't lights or anything, but I LOVE seafood so I got closer to check and saw the paper open sign in the window. The man cooking is incredibly sweet and came in clutch when I forgot to order seasoning. I was visiting from a region known for crab/seafood boils and was not disappointed! Crab tends to turn to shreds when it's overboiled, and I was EASILY pulling out nice, intact pieces from the shell, so no worries about that here. If you're in the area, definitely approach the truck even if it looks closed--worth it to double check!

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    Krab Kingz Seafood
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    TLC Austin - Calamari

    TLC Austin

    4.0(637 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Bouldin Creek, Zilker, 78704 (South Austin)
    •$$

    I received a coupon via Facebook for $6 Fried Calamari, so I decided to check it out. Good…read moredecision! I went there on a Saturday afternoon, after my long run of 10 miles. I was very hungry! I thought of ordering something else from the menu, but the plate of calamari was so plentiful, enough for a full meal. It was served with a dipping sauce, lemon and jalapeño. Very tasty! The waitress was nice enough to take our picture and was there on time to refill my water glass. I was also very thirsty from the run! I loved the experience there. I will go back for brunch and perhaps more fried calamari.

    Visiting the city and friend was craving seafood and found this spot. We made a reservation but it…read morewasn't needed; shocked for a Saturday evening. But we were seated immediately and the staff seemed nice. Now for the action...THE FOOD Drinks 5/10: lots of ice, no real flavor Andouille & cheddar hush puppies 6/10: these had a nice flavor to them and they were fresh and hot when they came out. They weren't too greasy which was nice. The sauce it came with was OK. It wasn't my favorite though. Redfish and crab 5/10: I feel like the menu duped me. On the menu it says the fish is pan seared however my fish had a crust on it. Not a pan fried...it had crust as if they coated it....a literal crust. I did green beans instead of asparagus. The green beans were a little overcooked, but they were seasoned well and had great flavor. I'm not really a fan of warm tomatoes, but it added something different to the green beans for me. TLC signature crab boil 8/10: good portions, flavor was good. French fries 4/10: ketchup saved these fries. Too much parsley and lacked flavor. Plus they were not hot.

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    Lemon mussels

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