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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Universal Studios

    4.2 (169 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:30 PM
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    Joleen W.

    We were here during a work conference and I am so glad there is one close to my home because it was THAT good! The red curry base was to die for. Everyone at the table was wishing they got it after trying mine. The meats and veggies were fresh and plentiful. Huge variety of noodles too. The Korean barbecue was also great. Very hot inside due to all the open cooking but totally worth it. The appetizer and dessert bar was also great. I will be taking my hubby and sons to the Coral Springs location soon!

    Chris T.

    Endless AYCE Kbbq with hot bar appetizers? Yes please. After a long day at Epic Universe we somehow end up at yet again another Kpot in a different state! Safe to say we do enjoy this chain of AYCE Kbbq. Basically give me beef short rib (galbi) every time we finish a plate... keep em coming! One of my boys doesn't eat Beef, so we were able to get spicy chicken and fish proteins for him. The hot bar had some pretty good chicken wings too! As well as a bunch of other appetizers you can see from photos but we didn't want to load up on it before the real food is cooked! The lady loved the crawfish and had like 4 plates of them haha. Good flavoring, not too spicy and plenty to go as they kept restocking the hot bar! Service is always nice in our experience st the various locations. Must say haven't had a bad experience yet at kpot (out of the ones we've tried at least).

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    Jisoo B.

    Great KBBQ and hot pot joint bur expect a long wait on weekends! We only had AYCE BBQ. We loved the ribs it the garlic shrimp packed a wee bit of flavor. However kimchi and all the banchans were yum-yum amazing.

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    Marko D.

    The food here is amazing! Especially the all you can eat hot pot. The servers are polite. The meat is fresh and tastes delicious with the sauce you can make at the sauce section. Tried some soup bases, the Thai Tom Yum was too sour. The Healthy Herbs soup base is the best. It just hits the spot and is very creamy and filling. The Korean Seafood Tofu was okay but also sour. The Szechuan Spicy was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The soup was rich and spicy but good. The Chicken soup base was also pretty good but took some time for the flavor to hit. I recommend the Healthy Herbs soup base and the Szechuan Spicy. There was also few desserts however in the section near where you make your sauce, some sugar cookie, watermelon, chocolate brownies, pink cream, 3 ice cream flavors vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate.

    Guillermo M.

    Got to enjoy a nice dinner with some coworkers, celebrating a birthday. This place has an inviting entrance with friendly staff and fun claw machines with little korean/japanese toys to mess around with, if you wanna test your luck. There's also a nice bar in the front area where you can have a drink while you wait for your table. Once your table is ready, you are given a 2 hour limit for your meal, which is plenty of time. You have your choice of all you can eat K-BBQ or hot pot. We did the BBQ this time around so ill have to be back to try the hot pot next. All members of your party much choose the same option. The menu has a large selection of different cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. Along with lots of sides like kimchi, rice, etc to choose from as well. There is also a large hot bar with more sides and a ton of sauces to pair with your meats. The staff is attentive and was always ready to refill drink orders and bring more cuts of meat. They also sang a comedic Happy Birthday to our coworker, and kept a super lively atmosphere. I love me some K-BBQ and this spot definitely will be added to my rotation. Definitely also wanna try the hot pot next time.

    Lizzie Y.

    When in doubt, you can always count on KPOT for a solid, consistent meal! Lately any time we go out of state, we somehow end up at a KPOT 9 times out of 10 lol. This KPOT was only a few minutes drive from Epic Universe & we were already pretty familiar with the chain, so it was honestly one of the easiest decisions we made this day to come here for a late dinner after spending most of the day at the park hahah. Note: the latest time they accept tables is at 10:30pm, one hour before closing time. We opted for their regular AYCE & it was more than enough! We love their short rib/galbi... definitely made sure to get a couple orders! One of our friends doesn't eat beef & it came in clutch that they had a good selection of chicken, pork, seafood, + lots of sides. They have a sides + sauce bar with many options available. I really enjoyed the crawfish and sweet spicy sauce-- paired incredibly well with/ all the meats we ordered. Overall, had an enjoyable meal here & appreciate the staff for accommodating us, given that we arrived minutes before their cut off time!

    Nguyen P.

    The only place during my trip with my lovely companion where the food was actually a glaring disappointment. Let's start by saying that the wait wasn't long, the appetizer bar was ok, service was ok, most of the meats and seafood was subpar. Due to the long wait at our first choice for night one in Orlando, we decided to give KPot a try, we figured that its kind of hard to mess up and KBBQ and hot pot; but some how, they did. We were first seated in a cold and smoky area of the restaurant, that we requested to be seated somewhere else. The waitress seemed annoyed, but she did have the hostess change our table. We decided to do both: The hot pot and KBBQ options. The server got our drink orders, choice of broths, then explained how we place our orders for the meats, seafood, veggies, etc. we both chose Tom Yum for broths, and places numerous orders for both hot pot and the KBBQ, and went to the appetizer and sauce bar. Let's just say the best non dessert item at this place is probably the chicken wings and the cream cheese rangoons. The oysters and clams look extremely iffy; so I only grabbed a few to add to my hot pot. They had some of the basic sauces you would find at other KBBQ places and bottles of chilis and sauces from more American establishments. Could be a bit weird when you see people adding ketchup to the mix, but to each their own. The veggies, brisket, and beef belly were as expected. But the rest was not up to par. The Galbi short rib was almost all fat and barely edible; sad, as that is a staple of a good KBBQ place. The beef bulgogi was actually lacking flavor. The pineapples were not fresh, and had the texture of what you would expect from canned pineapples. The garlic shrimp was ok and had a decent flavor profile. The best thing were the Hershey's ice cream cups, and I mean by far. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else...

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    Sara L.

    I had actually avoided this place for a while because I didn't think it would be good, but I was wrong. We really enjoyed ourselves. The food was good! We did the Korean BBQ option that was all you can eat, and we ate way too much. The meats were good! The service was quick and the staff was nice. It was a bit crowded, but it was a Friday night, so that's to be expected. I liked the lower lighting, it felt cozy.

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    Farida Y.

    Great customer service, thanks to our server Kayla. She is so knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and has great customer service skills. Three stars because the meat after one grilling constantly got burned, I've asked to change the grilling /cooking plate 4 times we were there. Even though you are allowed to be there for 2 hrs we weren't able to sit in the dining area for that long. The smoke is so intense it burns your eyes so badly. The ventilation doesn't work properly. After we left we had a smoke smell coming from us, clothing, and hair. Very disappointed with our dining experience Hershey's ice cream is really good

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    Tj H.

    Absolutely incredible value. For what my wife and I ate in our 2 hour limit here would've been $200 in equivalent anywhere else. Great for both a fun family occasion or a pleasant date night. Nice dark cool ambience with absolutely delicious food. Full buffet is also there if that's your tempo. Service was very kind and timely. Shela was very kind and gave us an incredible first experience. Can't wait to visit again!

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    Matthew O.

    Yet another solid place for AYCE Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. Very spacious restaurant with plenty of seating. Servers were friendly and quick to keep your drinks filled and to check to see if you need reorders and to bring your orders out. The food itself was solid. Lots of meat and vegetable options. The meat was well seasoned and the non marinated meats were also tender and well marbled. I also enjoyed how the buffet bar had a variety of side dishes you can get, along with appetizers. Some items include pickles, kimchi, and fried chicken wings. All in all, solid experience :)

    Nicole D.

    KPot is a culinary revolution blending Asian hot pot and Korean BBQ with a modern twist. The diverse menu offers an all-you-can-eat experience for about $30 per person. It's a delightful, customizable dining experience that combines cooking (on a hot pot) with socializing, making each bite a unique creation at your own table. I tried the scallops, short rib, beef tongue, beef bulgolgi, and pork belly. The beef bulgolgi stood out as the absolute star of the show!

    Nikhil R.

    This was a really great experience from start to finish. This restaurant does an unlimited Korean barbecue and hot pot combination, and this is perfect for those who want to have a large variety. They have a giant bar that has a ton of self-serve items, and you also can order meats and vegetables from your table with your server or on the provided tablet. The meat was all really good, and everything tasted really fresh. I appreciated the appetizers that they had pre-cooked on the long self serve bar so you could have something to eat while waiting on your food to cook on the grill or in the pot. They are pretty efficient, and you will not leave here, disappointed at all. At dinner time, Korean barbecue plus hot pot is $35.99.

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    Great food and great service. Really like the hershey ice cream and the waitress smiles!

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