My son and I cant get enough of this place. Its the only restaurant he wanted to go to to celebrate his graduation and the only place he explores new food so I'll gladly spend the money. The servers are always great and the food you order yourself with the kiosk always comes out fast. So fast that when you order the last bit of meats or whatever it's too late your full. read more

I loved this place. I went for dinner with my cousins and since it's in a big lot parking is very convenient. We did just the bbq and stayed for the full 2 hours. I absolutely loved the sauce bar and thought it was such a fun way to customize your flavor profile. There were so many options for seasonings and pretty much any combination tastes good. When we arrived it was pretty crowded and we didn't have a reservation but after 15 minutes at the bar we were able to sit down and the food came almost immediately. The restaurant has a great set up so you can get a drink and watch a game before your table is ready. Service is fast and attentive and every server who passed by was kind and friendly and gave tips about how to best enjoy the meal. The grills are replaced pretty much immediately and the food comes out within a minute of ordering it. My favorite items were the seasoned pork but everything feels high quality and is delicious. I would definitely come back and try the soup. We were able to take ice cream home which was a really fun treat. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Ally was amazing, really enjoyed her service. She was very funny and sweet, I will be asking for her whenever we come back.

The union k-pot was a nice experience. They give you butter for the grill unlike a south jersey location, and they also have an unlimited case of ice cream and sherbets. Daniel our server was super nice and attentive. He showed how to use the grill to help the food cook faster and less burn. They also changed the grill often to avoid the usual smoky smelly experience. I truly enjoyed the union location. The garlic shrimp, muscles, and short ribs, were our favorites read more

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They offer Ayce bbq or hotpot, or both. To order: they give you a tablet. Sauces, appetizers bar in the back. After youve finished. They have complimentary ice cream available. Ambiance: is modern read more

Pretty decent AYCE KB and Hot Pot Smelt great walking up to the restaurant. Decent crowd for a Monday night. I do like the individual hot pot setup. There wasn't much to offer as far as the buffet table other than the sauces and few other items. You order from the tablet and there is a cut off on how many items you can order at a time. read more

This place is loud and crazy but it's a lot of fun to cook your own food and mix your own special sauces. The service is great and they change your grilltop frequently. We did the BBQ instead of the hot pot soup. My favorite items were the spicy salmon (the marinade is delicious), the mushrooms, and the zucchini. The onions didn't really ever cook enough for me to want to eat them. They would have been nice with some of the thin-sliced steak, but they never got soft. I knocked this down from a 4 because it wasn't quite as good as the places I usually give 4 stars. It's more of a 3.5 for me. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean BBQ 2 - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Eh Its ok . It's always busy . Food is decent . Not my favorite cuts of meat. I never have hot pot cuz I'm more of a BBQ girl plus having both for me personally is too much. Again not my preferred Korean spot but it is decent . read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Last night I came there for the first time with my sister and our family. I must say that I was very surprised at the atmosphere, everything was amazing from the moment that we walked through the door I felt soo welcomed like I did not feel like I was in a restaurant. The service was amazing and the bartender has our pitcher of the drink just right!! WE WILL BE BACK VERY SOOON!!!! Great time at Kpot of Union read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - The bartender. She is a sweetheart!! - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Food is as expected. At the end the waitress kept asking (3 times) if we were ready to pay, while we were mid-bite with our food. Seems like they want to kick us out to make room for waiting customers (we have only been eating for 1.5 hrs). read more

I've come here a few times and I can say the service and experience has declined since it first opened. The bathrooms were gross, unkept and unclean. The hostess always tell you a different wait time when you go up to check how long you have left. I don't like that everyone has to choose the same option. I would recommend confirming with your entire party beforehand on what they want to do either kbbq or hotpot. Tip is included for our party, we were 7 people. However the waitress was not pleased with the 18% that was given to her. When we were leaving she took the bill and looked at the tip and said 'oh' and frowned. read more

My guest uses a wheelchair, and at first we were told we couldn't be seated at the larger table because it was for parties of seven or more, even though we did have seven people including a child. I ended up going back and forth to the podium several times, and only after mentioning ADA accessibility did they finally accommodate us. The host did not even seem familiar with what the ADA is, which was surprising. The food was still excellent and our server was wonderful. I just hope accessibility needs can be handled more smoothly and proactively in the future. We've been coming here regularly since 2022 when we moved to the area, at least twice a month and sometimes even weekly, and we've always had great experiences, which is why this was a little disappointing. read more

Came with my family on a weekday night and they don't do separate options for diners who only eat kbbq and not hotpot if other people at your table are eating hotpot. They have an iPad system to order your meat & sides but we had to send some orders 3-4x before we had to call a server because things weren't being delivered. They do change your grills very frequently, but I suggest they figure out a different system for the butter/oil because the brush touches raw meat, seafood, and the grill and then goes back into the jar. read more

First time trying kpot and my experience was delightful. Food was tasty. The place was busy and I liked for how busy it was it wasn't extremely loud and over crowded. The service was great! I didn't get my servers name but she was on point And always checking in. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Went to kpot for all you can eat Korean bbq and enjoyed ourselves. They had a good selection of meats to cook. The price was great for the amount of food you can eat and you even get free ice cream for dessert. The staff is very helpful with assisting with the grills and they are on top of replacing them. Fun place for a date or group event! read more

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I had high hopes for this place but I should've known the unlimited food would unfortunately bring down it's quality. My thin brisket steak is so fatty I couldn't enjoy the actual meat. My rice came cold too. I can appreciate their kind staff but the wait was over an hour. The wait for the meats to arrive not only took longer than it should have but the amount given each round were very small. I'd also like to say as I went add my gratuity on the bill, my waitress was right behind me watching me like a hawk the entire time. It felt unnecessary considering I gave a decent tip. Would not recommend, left this place hungry and uncomfortable. Edit: I came back only to rate this place lower for a few more reasons. Left the place feeling uneasy and later got home to throw up. Wasn't feeling sick before dining there. Also am surprised to say I've unfortunately had an allergic reaction on my face. Yes, it could just be a simple food allergen but thought this should be mentioned too. Safe to say I will NOT be returning again with this horrendous experience alone. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

The food is fresh and flavorful. Great price for the amount of food you can get. Our server Danny was great and attentive.

$30 AYCE KBBQ is a pretty average price for what it is. I've previously been to other AYCE KBBQ and I don't think this spot is better / worse but just average. They have all the meats you expect, but my favorites are probably kalbi and garlic pork belly. I did find that the quality of the meat really differs even for the same dish. Sometimes it's the perfect ratio of fat to meat and other times it's all fat. Their kimchi radish is pretty good but they don't have kimchi as other reviews mentioned. They did have red velvet cake which was a nice dessert. There was a lot ice cream which is always delicious. Server was very nice and checked in often. The ventilation is pretty bad though. You will come out smelling like KBBQ no matter what. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Food quality was average but not a bad place for dinner and with family. The service was great!

Located in a strip mall with a Shoprite off Route 22 in Union, NJ, this outwardly unassuming spot you can find Korean BBQ and hot pot (individual pots) all in one! While the descriptions of the pots would be more useful with a picture, the website helped for the menu. They do bbq or hot pot all-you-can-eat or both for an extra $5 a person. Entire table has to do the same thing. Big center areas for cooking the BBQ on your own; individual pots for the hotpot. Service was ok, good to start and then had to flag down the rest of the night as it became busier. They allowed you to order a certain number of meats to start, and then you can add more as you finish. The servers non-stop worked on replacing the grill and taking away extra plates. The BBQ is grill-yourself, so if you're used to other places where the server does the Korean BBQ, not so much here. You can even get some ribeyes to do yourself (8oz+ steaks) and some other cuts of meat and seafood only at dinner (vs a cheaper lunch menu). The mushroom broth or miso broth for the hot pot were good; the variety of food wasn't as good as a dedicated Chinese hotpot place (particularly lacking things like frozen tofu and many varieties of fishballs), but the KPot sauce was a sweet and interesting selection from the sauce bar. Lots of kimchi at the bar, too, all-you-can-eat of that. And light dessert bars. No ice cream - separate charge for that and any drinks other than water. The bubble tea - bubbles were like hard jelly chewables; not the soft bubbles as I expected, so wasn't really worth the $5 to get that. Overall, some good, some bad, 2 hr limit to the table and once you get your check, no more drinks (since they have to add charges to that). Self-cook everything. Group of 7 had tip automatically added but they asked if you wanted to tip even more on top of that (2-4%, though, so not extreme). read more

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My Server Daniel made the experience amazing. He was attentive and very knowledgeable and very helpful

This use to be Ruby Tuesdays. Driven by numerous times. Hope to be able to give them a try real soon.

Food: overall, it was good 1. Not a lot of options like other places I've been to. 2. Sad that they don't have side dishes. They do have kimchi, seaweed salad, edamame & salad. 3. I'm the only one that really likes soup so I really wanted hot pot but that wasn't an option. Everyone in my group has to get the same thing.... I believe many BBQ/hot pot restaurants do this Service: it was okay as far as our waiter went... Those who bring our food out or pick up dishes to clear our table were fast and helpful - lots of self service.... The place was spacious and clean. read more

Great food we had a phenomenal server Anais. She was helpful, made great recommendations and very attentive. I always complain about the ventilation but this time it was better. read more

Whoaaaaa! What did I walk into?!?! This is not only a place to eat, but a unique dining experience. On the outside- this restaurant is located part of large shopping complex. Sitting on a corner you would not even think of how deep it is inside. As large as this restaurant is it's not big enough, because it's jam packed with diners. On the inside- it is packed with a lively atmosphere including a bar full of signature tasty drinks, beers, soju, etc. This restaurant is full of tables with cooking units for your Korean BBQ or Hot Pot experience, and you can have both meals in one sitting, so come hungry! This is your all in one Korean dining experience. You can do the BBQ, you can do the Hot Pot, but the best part is... it's AYCE (All You Can Eat)!!! It's not just the quantity, but the quality. The meats, veggies, dumplings, even the toppings bar... all are fresh and colorful. This is what you want to see. As for the BBQ meats I really liked the "Angus Chuck Flap Tail and K-Pot Short Rib, followed by Beef Bulgogi. If you use my "tip" you can add flavor to your meats. The staff is always around and there for you. My waiter, Justin, was super helpful by explaining everything and taking care of my table. This is the icing on the cake... great food, great atmosphere, great experience, great business! TIP: Hit up the topping bar and grab a bowl with sesame oil then add minced garlic and chives inside of it. This will go on your BBQ skillet to cook the meat on. FYI: This IS a hot spot (not just hot pot), so come prepared to wait during peak hours. read more

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We went to try this Korean BBQ eat all you can for late lunch. We ordered 3 beef bulgogi, 2 beef prime brisket and a chicken bulgogi. You need to get the sauces from the back of this place to have your bbq to have taste. Lunch during weekdays is only $20 per person and $30 dinner and all day weekends. Server is attentive and friendly. Place is kinda dark since the lights were deemed or maybe low voltage lights? This place is clean the bus boys are on the lookout as soon as the customers get up and leave. Parking is in a private lot. read more

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Came here with my brother for lunch today. The service here was fantastic: took the time to explain everything and was constantly switching out our grill, very appreciated. The beef bulgogi was the star of the show! Absolutely fucking delicious. The veggies were just okay. My brother tried the kimchi and hated it. Wasn't too impressed with the music/ambience. They need better ventilation for the Smokey grills, thankfully most of the other patrons ordered hot pot. Didn't know about the ice cream till we were walking out and didn't think much of it until I read another review mentioning it! It's all good, but if you want the ice cream- help yourself! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Our server cooking the first round of food - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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nice time here for a large group dinner of 13 people. They are fairly strict on the seating time, so it's great they were accommodating to wait for some of the people in the party before seating us. 1 price for either hot pot OR kbbq, or opt for a upcharge ($5 at the time of the review) for both -- and of course the entire party has to be aligned here. Vast options for both hot pot and bbq. I went with a bunch of newbies and they had no idea what was going on, so I wish there was a little more instruction and/or help in manning the grill. Also, there are some great meat options, don't get me wrong (steak, pork cheek, angus, etc), but the seafood section and portion size is a bit lacking. For example, no crabs on the menu. They did have clams, etc. but each order came with 4 manila clams and you could only order max of 2 portions per order sent. They do have a full bar (not BYOB as other reviews have mentioned) - we ordered 1 bottle of white wine; and it was nice they let us know it was Warm before serving it to us -- so we switched types of varietal. As others have mentioned the sauce bar is somewhat pared back from what I'm used to, but it had all the things I was looking for (soy sauce, sacha, sesame, green onions, minced garlic, oyster sauce, fish sauce, peanut), so I was pleased. They seriously try to overload you on ice cream at the end which is a nice perk vs. other places that are ice cream stingy. Overall good experience, just need to set expectations before heading here compared to some other non-chain spots. read more

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling KPOT on US22. Since 2018, KPOT has built a reputation as a leader in the hot pot/Korean barbecue in one restaurant with its fearless expansion in the Tri-State area. The expansive selection of both food and drinks did not leave for much blank space on the menu. Arriving way before midnights at 7:00pm, we decided to live our wildest dreams and ordered from the hot pot and Korean barbecue menu. Managing between the two will require a delicate balance. ...Ready for it? The spicy red Korean tofu soup base was flavorful and tons of seafood was already in the soup. The baby octopus was quite spicy but we were able to shake it off with a delicious fruit drink that had plenty of style. Meats for hotpot and barbecue were gorgeous, especially the spicy bulgogi and pork belly. "I knew you were trouble" was what we said after ordering the third round of food. Service was very helpful, prompt and speedy that we almost had to tell our server Richard that "you need to calm down." A self service refrigerator full of ice cream made for a happy ending to this culinary love story. By offering hot pot and Korean barbecue together, you can tailor your meal to fit your pallet. I would swiftly visit KPOT and give it a try. read more

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Our server Anais was super awesome! She was always checking in on us and provided excellent service. The food was good and so were the drinks. Ask for Anais! UPDATE: Saw a giant roach at our table when we were getting ready to pay the bill. Had to shake my coat out in the parking lot. Hire an exterminator for Christ sake. Knocked it down to 2 stars. read more

Truly had an incredible time at this location. The environment was lively with attentive staff willing to accommodate whenever and whatever necessary. We had a party of 6 on a Sunday arriving into a peak dinner time. Upon our entry into our booth our server, Andrew R (Drew), was incredibly kind and patient with some of our first timers. Since this isn't my first time at this location, I expected a very moderate experience but Drew was very personable and definitely put a smile on my tables face after an arduous day. In relation to our food, all of our food came out at a quick pace and was incredible. Our food never took more than 2 minutes to arrive in completion. Overall, would recommend this location and staff to the highest degree. read more

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I had a super great meal at this kbbq restaurant! I came on a sunday night and it was packed (great for the businesses ofc), but I did have to wait about 30 minutes before being seated. The interior has nice comfortable and spacious booth seatings as well. Our waitress was so very thorough in explaining the menu and she even helped us cook our meat in the beginning! Food wise, I absolutely loved the galbi- it was slightly sweet and tastes great with the rice! The food came out fast so I didn't have to wait long to get my orders! Drink wise, I got the lychee-tini which definitely had lots of pear flavor mixed in it too. Highly recommend this kbbq place but make sure you come here early especially on a weekend so you don't have to wait too long! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Drink Menu - Korean Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Could have talked to Anaise all day, but the food was soo delicious LOVE LOVE 5 stars you won't regret read more

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Food was so good! I love that I am able to order through the laptop! Lex and maya were super helpful and attentive!!

The service was awesome! Anais was super attentive and so helpful! The reason I'm not giving 5 stars was the fact that it was super hot in the back of the restaurant! read more

First time ever having hot pot. We had no clue what to do, but our waiter was SUPER helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and it was such a fun experience. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because they don't take reservations. They have 2 hour time limit per table so it would be easy to do. We tried to go once with friends but the wait was 1 and a half hours so we went somewhere else. This time we tried calling at 5pm on a Friday night and there was no wait so we rushed over there just in time. Start taking reservations and we will go all the time. read more

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Great atmosphere and delicious food. Anais was super attentive as our server. Enjoyed the Soju too! read more

Food was good. Bill wasn't too bad. They have a lot of options in terms of meat variety. Jaelin is a dope waitress. Would come here again

This is THE place to visit, especially when you're HUNGRY! How can you go wrong with an all you can eat Korean BBQ & Hot Pot? ... You cant! Theres always something for everyone, even the pickiest eaters will find something they enjoy here. The portions are super generous, and the cuts of meat and selection of seafood are great - they really don't cheap out, like some other places. The drink menu here is quite extensive, and they even have bubble tea! If you're a newbie to Korean BBQ and Hot Pot - here are my musy try recommendations: Hot Pot - Miso Broth (its the best, and most neutral flavor), plus all the other stuff you add to it will add even more flavor and richness. BBQ - Galbi, Pork Belly, Garlic Shrimp, and Bulgogi are a must here! This place has a very attentive staff that helps cook for you, so there's basically no guesswork. Apart from a friendly staff, bartenders serving up great drinks, the atmosphere is very nice too. I'll read more

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First impressions: easy to get to as it's off of hwy 22; packed on a Saturday night; everyone's doing bbq or both (with hot pot). We had 7 in our group and the wait was 45-60min. Luckily, a large table opened up and we were seated in 15. It's ayce kbbq and hotpot. We just got bbq. $5pp extra if you want both. You can only put in 2 orders of each at a time and the portions are tiny for kbbq standards. So we had to put in orders frequently to match our appetite. Kids like the garlic chicken and spicy chicken. The smoked pork belly was decent. They have a full bar and serve soju, too. Strawberry daiquiri mocktails were not well received. The sauce station in the back is ample. I would love to see ssamjang sauce, whole garlic cloves, and green hot peppers, which are not available. At least you can order lettuce leaves. They use electric cooking units and their pans aren't seasoned, so they burn very quickly and had to change often; almost every 10 min. The kimchis (cabbage and daikon) were too sweet. The ice cream (included) are in the front but everyone complained they were too hard, tasteless and off-colored. Overall impression: if you never had kbbq, try it. If you're a seasoned kbbq patron, go somewhere else. read more