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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    4.4 (313 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Christina M.

    It's been a while since I had Korean BBQ and KPOT did not disappoint, it was awesome! The freshness, quality, and variety of options and fantastic service were some major highlights. I hope they maintain these standards over time and this could definitely become our go to spot... I'm so glad we finally stopped in :) We had a group of 7 and this place doesn't accept reservations so we decided to try for dinner on the earlier end- 645pm. When we arrived on Friday evening the place was already packed. I saw people waiting along the seating area near the bar. I was worried it might be a while. When I first spoke to the ladies up front they said for 7 of us, we could wait for one of the large tables that seats up to 10 ppl and has 2 grill areas in the table however that could be up to a 45 minute wait.... We all had come a bit hangry hoping it wouldn't take too long. After letting them know that it was probably not going to work for us, they said we could also take a smaller group booth that typically seats 6, and only has 1 grill but had zero wait time. We took that option without hesitation! I appreciated that they offered a solution to us, to prevent changing our dinner plans due to potential long wait time. The smaller booth worked out just fine for us, we are all friends and not afraid to throw some bows to reach for the meats lol. Having 1 grill with that many people was not ideal, but getting to eat right away, that was 100% ideal. And eat we did! The table opted for the AYCE KBBQ (it has to be all, so make sure everyone in your group came to eat!). We ordered every meat option (except chicken just due to it being basic) on the menu, and found there were a few favorites among the group-- beef short rib, spicy beef bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and smoked garlic pork belly. We did a few rounds of those items. We also really enjoyed the garlic shrimp, KPOT steak, salmon, jumbo shrimp and oysters. The meats were all tender and flavorful. We also really liked having the whole garlic cloves, mushrooms, onions, and pineapple. On the buffet everyone liked the chicken wings, fried shrimp, and various sides & sauces. We did not add the hot pot option (which was only $5 more with Kbbq dinner price) and I'm so glad. Our table was consistently jammed packed and there would not have been space for anything else. 6 of us ordered drinks from the bar, and found the bar menu was good. The old-fashioned cocktails were surprisingly good and we had 2 small bottles of soju for the table- lychee and peach. Those were a nice treat throughout the meal. From the time we opened up the iPad and placed our first order, the 2-hour window began and initially we thought we would be finished well before then, but we kept ordering more items and they came out so rapidly that time flew! We used up our entire time window no problem and left there feeling full but not overly full! It was a deliciously fun time! Our server was excellent, he was friendly and engaged with our banter in a fun way, he checked on us regularly, and made sure we had everything we needed including switching out grill plates a few times. We couldn't have asked for a better K-BBQ experience at KPOT. I'll definitely come back and have hot pot next time.

    Heaven R.

    First time here and we loved it!! Totally worth the drive for us who live 40 minutes away... We know people who have recommended it the place to us. Kaizen was our server, the prep kitchen was busy so some orders took extra time... so he kept checking on our food and taking it to us. Food was yummy. We loved that the buffet was included , we opted for both hot pot and KBBQ Ice cream is also included!! And they have 3 flavors of margaritas We loved it, fun ambiance with cool photo ops in the entrance :)

    Snow Crab, Enoki Mushrooms, Miso broth, Ribeye, Brisket, Garlic Shrimp
    Alyssa A.

    I avoided this place because i'm loyal to PK but gave it a try and the competition is real. Lines were long but the hype makes sense. Rare to find snow crab and ribeye for that price. They had the usual faves like beef belly, brisket, ribeye, lamb, and a ton of random other things like tofu skin, an appetizer bar at the front, a dessert freezer filled with Melona bars. I especially appreciated how they had bowls and plates of all sizes lol. The amount of sauces they had were endless too. Order from an iPad for a streamlined experience. Definitely added this place to the regular roster. Great for bringing friends and family if you want a place they'll remember.

    Jenn N.

    KPOT has quickly become one of my favorite AYCE spots. I love that I can enjoy both hot pot and Korean BBQ in one place, and the DIY dipping sauce bar is a huge plus. I love being able to customize my dipping sauces and sauce marinades. I'm usually not big on franchise Korean food, but this one fits the spot just perfectly. The quality of the meats was very good and noticeably fresh, which makes all the difference for an all-you-can-eat experience. The automated ordering system was interesting to me. It's basically an iPad where you can place your order at the table and it's very efficient. Efficiency is key, especially at a Korean Nall. You can eat restaurant because there's only a two hour limit for dining. For about $33.99 all-you-can-eat, it feels like a good value, especially for the amount of food and choice you get. Beware the weekend - there are long waits between 3pm to 8pm. Fortunately, our group went early in the day and only had to wait 15 minutes.

    Jordan H.

    Let's start with the bad - if you go on a weekend there will be a LONG wait. It was about an hour and a half from the time I put my name in to when we were sat (this was at 7pm). The good - great hot bar + kimchi. The meats were all delicious and came out of the kitchen pretty quickly. Fun spot for friends to catch up over some Korean bbq!

    Carla T.

    We came to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot for the first time to celebrate my daughter, and overall it was a great experience. We ordered the hot pot + Korean BBQ combo, which was about $5 extra and absolutely worth it for the variety. The menu is extensive, and two hours is more than enough time to try multiple items. Our server Danny was excellent his attitude and energy were our favorite part of the experience. He even created a custom sauce for us that was sweet and nutty, which both my daughter and I really enjoyed. We came during happy hour (12-5 PM), and the ambiance and service were great. Everything felt modern, clean, and well-organized. The only downside for me was the strict two-hour time limit. Psychologically, it made me a little anxious since I'm a slow eater but realistically, the time was sufficient to enjoy the meal and explore the menu. Overall, we're giving KPOT a 4 out of 5 stars mainly because of the excellent service, wide menu selection, and overall experience. We'd definitely come back.

    Michelle H.

    Good first time! Definitely different type of grill from the usual I've seen. They have a self serve for appetizers, sauces, sides, and desserts. Over all, the meats they had were good. We ended up upgrading our lunch to the dinner for another 8 dollars so we can get the short ribs. A hack my brother did with the mussels is get some butter and chopped garlic and put it on the mussels so it would melt as they were on the grill....probably my favorite thing we had!! Our server was very patient and kind and always refilling our water cups. The music definitely gets to you if you're listening..it's all country Christmas music lol.

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    Lee L.

    There's no such thing as multi-tasking. Your brain just quickly switches between tasks, which means you're not doing your best at any task. That's why when faced with the choice of BBQ, hotpot, or both- I chose hotpot and promised BBQ I would return soon. My first experience at KPOT was flawless. Wide array of meats, veggies, and seafood in a convenient individual hotpot. The sauce & condiments bar seemed to go on forever. My second visit for BBQ revealed some quality issues. The Short Ribs were cut paper thin (to mask toughness?), Finger Ribs were sinewy, and Pork Cheeks were sliced too thick to be palatable. I did like the Prime Brisket, Bulgogi, and Smoke Garlic Pork Belly so it was hit/miss. Consistency is salient though. They could get better Short Rib & put a per person limit on it if it hurts their bottom line. What was consistent both times was their business operations. Food orders came out in minutes. Empty plates were constantly being cleared. Water refills and grill changes, psychically well-timed. Workers were moving every second like it's Christmas week at LAX (in a good way). KPOT currently has over 100 locations in 36 states, bringing KBBQ & hotpot to people who think they can multi-task. Soon, the brand is coming to CA, and I look forward to stopping by for hotpot...or BBQ.

    Cris M.

    Wish I had one of these in my city! The atmosphere was so cool! Sat us right away, explained the easy ordering system and we got stated. We tried the bbq only. It's all you can eat and you have a 2 hour limit. Every meat was delicious! Sauces were endless. A few tables next to us got hot pot and the variety of items looks phenomenal. Next time I'm in Phoenix, this is going to be the first place I go!

    Kathleen W.

    I really like that this place offers the best of both worlds -- AYCE hotpot and KBBQ (for +$5 more to get both). That being said, the quality on either one is understandably a little lower than its competitors who focus on one or the other. You get your own hotpot, which is wonderful, but it is a little more on the bland side. As for the meats, they were lower quality cuts in that the meat is tougher to chew, and there's more fat than meat with some of the cuts. Otherwise, it was a great experience. I love their sides that are self-serve and buffet style. They have a really good variety of sides, sauces, and dessert, which other places don't have. The sauce bar is really fun. As others said, the place is clean and music is not raging loud like some other places so it's more comfortable. Service was okay, would have to agree that they are not good at picking up empty dishes. In summary, this place has a little bit of everything in terms of food so you can appeal to everyone's taste buds! In my opinion, there is a little bit of quality in taste sacrificed, but definitely more variety!

    Virginia H.

    Went here for the first time and it was great. My friend and I had the BBQ, I'll have to return for the hot pot. Theres no way I could eat both! There's a pretty large variety of meats and seafood. So many sauces, desserts and sides. There is a 2 hr time limit which is normal. Food was fresh and service was great! I think this is pretty unique because it serves both hot pot and bbq. Definitely worth trying!

    Emily H.

    It was a cool experience to have the best of both worlds. I enjoyed the hot pot more since there were tons of veggies, noodles, sides, etc. I really like that they have individual hot pot cooktop. They also have a bar for you to make your sauce, along with extra side dishes. I loved that they have desserts included for something sweet to end the meal. We came for lunch (21.99 + $5 for both options). However, I did wish there were more meat options as it was pretty limited. Overall, still a great place to try both kbbq and hot pot. The restaurant is huge and clean. Service was good for lunch time weekday as it wasn't as busy.

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    Christine N.

    This is a solid spot to go to for hot pot and kbbq. I find it's a lot to manage to do both at the same time, so I prefer one or the other when I go. My favorite soup base is their healthy herbs one. It's really flavorful. The have plenty of options for meats and veggies. I like that they have a bar for desserts, sauces, and more. They also offer ice cream at the end of your meal. Service can be a little hectic if there's a bunch of people but they do try their best and they're all friendly. It's what you'd expect out of a hot pot/kbbq place. The number of birthdays that get celebrated there is a lot lol. So, fairly noisy when there's a ton of folks.

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    Danny did such an amazing job running food--he was fast, efficient, and always professional.

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    We had a great night! Our server, Bryan, was awesome and took great care of us! Pretty busy on a Sunday night but worth the wait!

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    They had a lot of options and the service was fast and efficient. I just prefer other spots but overall a good place for kbbq and hotpot.

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    Elsa took a great care of us! Always checking up on us and had everything we need ready. Definitely recommend the place and the server.

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    Went in for lunch and had Aryen as my server. Loved his serving and conversations! Also love the food there.

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    Finally a good hot pot place in Phoenix! Good food, atmosphere, energy, and our server Ranae was amazing!!!!

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    Our group has never been here and Ranae our server was very helpful and friendly :) Food was great

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    Loved this place, hot pot and KBBQ all in one. Christo was great and very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place!

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    Elsa was a great server! Food was amazing. We had this in Florida and were so excited to see it opened in AZ!

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    The seafood and meat are incredibly fresh and tasty. Zack's service was outstanding--we'll be back for sure!

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    So much food! Quick service, nice atmosphere. Huge bonchon selection. Loved their brisket sauce

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