They are kind as they serve. The food is terrific and we eat in sometimes just because. I can't believe they aren't full ALL THE TIME.

We stopped in since I saw they had ramen on the menu It's a small place that is sort of like another Korean fast casual chain in the area, where you order at the counter with the friendly associate and choose your rice, protein, and toppings. The ramen was just a standard recipe through with onion, mushrooms, and a fried egg, and you could choose mild or hot. It also came with a side of rice and kimchi, which made it a filling enough meal for my husband and I to share. Service was quick and they brought it to our table. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because if someone walked in expecting more, one might be a little surprised since it's a bit of a "hole in the wall" and unassuming. Overall I think I'd still go back to try a rice bowl, but might be more likely to visit more of the vibrant upbeat restaurants in the area. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Highlight: Beef Bowl with Purple Rice, Bean Sprouts, Kale, Cucumber, Corn, Daikon, Egg, and Seoul Sauce ($10.50) Bulgogi is soft and tender, with a hint of marination. Generous toppings neatly chopped and prepped, with lots of options to choose from. The rice is on the firm side; the portion of rice could have been more generous. Seoul sauce was more on the spicy pepper side than a sweet and spicy. Hospitality: Kind staff, got through the line quickly. Honorable Mention: Limited seating inside. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Beef Bowl with Purple Rice, Bean Sprouts, Kale, Cucumber, Corn, Daikon, Egg, and Seoul Sauce ($10.50) - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Consistent food. Offers tofu and veggie potsticker options. Good option for a vegan. Really like that I can also get daikon here. Adds a nice touch. Service is good. Not a fan of styrofoam takeout containers. read more

The food was delicious. The staff was friendly, patient, and kind. They had a variety of choices even for my picky daughter! We the parents had a regular size bowl. My husband had brown rice, spicy pork, a variety of vegetables, and the spicy mayo. I highly recommend that combination! My bowl had purple rice (it was amazing), chicken, all the veggies, and the spicy mild sauce. Next time I will definitely go with the purple rice, spicy pork, all the veggies, and the spicy mayo. My kiddos had a kids meal of rice (one brown and one white), chicken, eggs with sweet and sour sauce. It was the perfect amount of food for them. We then added dumplings which were wonderful. The texture was the perfect amount of crunchy outside and moist inside. The service was attentive, patient, and kind as this was our first time and figuring out what would be the best combination for each of us. They even came over and talked with us once we had a chance to taste the food. I highly recommend checking out this business. We definitely will be back! read more

Friendly people and great food at an excellent price. Such a cute little family owned restaurant with healthy options, even gluten free and dairy free options as well! read more

Thanks River! For recommending some amazing combinations for a Tasty lunch and first time experience for my Niece!! Personally I love the spicy pork w/ Hot Seol sauce, Purple Rice then add Errythang!! read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Me and Niece Brie!! - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Been wanting to check this place out for a while... Came in for a late lunch/early dinner a few weeks ago and was glad I did!! It's another "Chipotle-esqe" incarnation, this time Asian fusion w/a Korean focus. There are some interesting, healthy choices here, and you can put together a delicious, healthy meal. I chose one of just about all of the veggies, and opted for the soy "croutons," which were a bit underwhelming, but ok. Can't remember the name of the "spicy" sauce I chose, but it was pretty mild, and I'd go spicier next time. I got a side of veggie dumplings, which were ok, but not anything out of the ordinary... I'm on a "bit" of an Asian kick at the moment, and while I enjoyed and have no complaints about what I had to eat here at KupBop, this is more of a solid quick lunch choice for me rather than dinner. Fusion's fine, but I guess I'm still more "old school" and needing the real deal/more traditional fare (or as close as we can get it here in this neck of the woods!!) read more

I have to say I was fairly underwhelmed compared to the reviews I had read for this location. It is in an unassuming older strip mall without a ton of signage so I passed it at first glance. Upon entry I was surprised at the small, very simple, somewhat dark atmosphere. I would not want to eat in. It did seem clean. The girl who waited on me was cordial. I opted for the bowl with purple rice, chicken, and various veggies. There were not a ton of toppings options, and a few sauces. Overall my bowl was good, not great. I love the concept and healthy aspect of this restaurant, but compared to similar businesses I have been to, this was just ok. The price was reasonable. Not many drink options so I did not get one. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Bowl w/ chicken, purple rice, various veggies - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

I LOVE KOREAN FOOD! With that being said, I don't usually order bibimbop because sometimes they add beef to it. I like that KupBop gives you the option of having either beef, chicken, or spicy pork. I got the spicy pork bibimbap over the weekend. If you're not used to eating spicy, it'll be a little spicy. Unlike other restaurants here that claim things are spicy, but they actually aren't. The ingredients here are fresh which is great. I love eating ban chan so there was a decent selection of things you could add to your bowl... and things I wouldn't think to add like cheese and kale. There are six sauces you could pick to add to your bowl. I got the Hong Kong sauce which was mayo based as well as sesame oil in my bowl. It was pretty tasty and you get a good sized portion. Their fried dumplings are vegetarian. There's a soy protein that's in it. I'd get that again as well. I liked KupBop. The owner was very friendly too! She walked around to ask everyone in the restaurant how they liked their bowls. read more

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KupBop is a great go-to restaurant for a quick, large, cheap, and tasty meal! It's set up like a Korean Chipotle, so you pick your rice (purple, brown, or white), then your protein (bulgogi, spicy pork, or chicken), and then have a choice of unlimited veggies, including but not limited to: egg, corn, sauteed potatoes, bean sprouts, lettuce, kale, and black beans. For the protein, I've seen from previous reviews that you can ask for tofu, but can't confirm. However, they have so many veggies to top off your bowl with, so I know they are very vegetarian friendly! My boyfriend and I both got spicy pork with purple rice bowls, with almost every veggie as a topping. It was delicious, but probably a bit overwhelming if you do that because the bowl was bursting. Also - they let you sample anything that you're unsure of! I sampled three sauces before deciding to mix two of them, which they also let you do. The Seoul medium spice level sauce was my favorite. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Spicy pork purple rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

THE BEST! Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The workers are always so kind, the food is super fresh, and well priced for how much food you get!! read more

My favorite go-to for fast, healthier food. Even my nine year old loves it. They have a child's portion but she can easily eat the full size bowl. And today I had a baby with me so they let me order an even smaller portion. I like the purple rice, spicy pork and all the toppings but cheese, add Bejing sauce. But mostly I like this place because it is not a slick chain commercializing on ethnic cuisine (Bibibop). I always prefer locally owned, but I think it's even more important when enjoying ethnic food. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

The wife and I were looking for something a little different for lunch. We decided on KupBop Korean Well Being Food since we both like Korean cuisine and its name was certainly something a little different. Korean food and fast casual dining made a lot of sense and appealed to me. If you've ever been to Chipotle, the process for building your food order was simple...pick your rice, pick your protein, pick your toppings, then your sauce, and voilà, your bowl is built and served. I had brown rice with beef bulgogi, and topped with everything (bean sprouts, sautéed potatoes, black beans, cabbage, cucumber, daikon, carrot, corn, spinach, lettuce, egg) except cheese with Gangnam sauce on the side just to say that I got it Gangnam-style. My food came out fast and fresh. It was flavorful and filling. My only critique, though, was that I wished that at least one of the vegetable toppings had been a radish or cabbage kimchi. It would've added an unmistakable Korean flavor to the dish as well as a little funky spice and crunch. Still, KupBop Korean Well Being Food was a nice (and needed) change of pace to the local Dayton dining scene. It was fairly priced and a solid lunch value. I'm glad we checked it out. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Beef Bulgogi bowl - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Loved the fresh veggies to top off my rice bowl. If I'm ever in the area, I'll definitely be coming back. Plus, the workers here provided really great costumer service. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Tofu bowl - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

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My brought me home a Korean bowl and I ate it after school and it was awesome because I never had a Korean bowl before and now I'm trying to get her to take me up there read more

Well hello there, KupBop, welcome to your permanent spot in my lunch rotation! Another great find brought to my attention by Yelp. So many good things to say about this place, where do I begin?? Location is good for me as it is less than 2 miles from my work. Located in the shopping center at the corner of Woodman and Dorothy Lane in Kettering, this place offers a fast lunch you can feel good about eating. Think of a Chipotle-style setup where the food is ready and you can pick exactly what you want inside your bowl. You'll find an abundance of fresh veggies, perfectly cooked sticky rice, meat, and tempting sauces guaranteed to satisfy the pickiest eaters. Start with your choice of rice: white, brown, or purple. Get adventuresome and try the purple. To me it really doesn't taste any different, but adds some nice pizzazz to the bowl. Spicy pork is delicious here, but does pack some kick so if you are more of a mild fan I'd recommend the chicken or beef. The colorful bounty of fresh veggie toppings includes kale, yellow corn, black beans, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, and more. Select your favorite sauce to top your bowl or get a few on the side to sample. The Beijing (a sweet and sour soy sauce) is delightful! You can also find additional sides like miso soup, dumplings, and egg rolls on the menu. The staff is super sweet and I really hope they succeed! read more

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Fresh ingredients and delicious. Loved the choices in sauces. Service was friendly and helpful.

Three and a half but halves aren't options. This place is next to my favorite Indian place so it's silly I waited so long to try it. I watched its construction like a hawk, knowing it would be mine. The design for their logos and advertisements have such a clean, white, modern look about them. When my boyfriend and I entered, I was surprised it didn't look more like the Bibibop. I did like the cozy, sort of regular strip mall restaurant atmosphere that's pretty common here, though. Lower lighting, black chairs. Glowing order area. Ordering was easy. I like seeing the food available and just picking what I want. But I was disappointed there was no tofu. No tofu!? That seems like such an easy thing to add to a menu. I had a dumpling. Turns out there're vegan though they aren't advertised that way. I found it to be cold and tough though my boyfriend didn't seem to mind his. He had spicy pork and voted Kup Bop to be supreme over Bibibop if forced to eat one. I had black beans and rice with almost all the vegetables and Beijing sauce. It was good. I was pleasantly full after. But for me, Bibibop is the winner. Tofu is a nice option. I can see why some think you don't get much food. The container it's presented in is huge. It's a visual trick. Also, the seats at the high top tables are outrageously comfortable. Usually high top table chairs are the worst but these were amazing. They were five stars! I would go here again without complaint but it's not going to be in heavy rotation. read more

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Went to KupBop for the first time and was satisfied with the taste of the food! The Gochujang (Red Korean chili paste - sauce) was really good-nice and spicy-and the Kimchee was good too! Most Korean restaurants I've been to out here in the Midwest have sweet kimchee and gochujang and isnt very authentic. The only thing I don't like: the portions are small; they don't give very much and the bowls, when you get it, are pretty skimpy. KupBop: Flavor-7 Portions-4 Bibibop: Flavor-5 Portions-9 read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Bowl: purple rice, beef, cabbage(purple&green), daikon, lettuce, kale, carrots, cucumber, beans, egg, cheese, Gochujang and sesame oil. - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Everybody needs a great well being! Well, I found a wonderful Korean restaurant called KupBop! Korean Well Being Food! Was my well being improved after this delicious bowl of greatness? The answer is yes! But, it was my taste buds that were overwhelmed with the spicy pork, purple rice, kale, daikon, cucumber and carrots topped with a euphoric sweet and sour Beijing sauce. You must eat here!!!!! Dr Jeff read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - A bowl of Korean Well Being! - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

I always like to go to this spot for some quick bite. You definitely get more than you pay for in my opinion. The sweet owner is always suggesting what to try. She made me try the purple rice and I haven't went back, it's good. Sometimes they do put too much rice I have to admit and not enough toppings. The sauces are good though I normally get the Beijing and the Seoul along with the sesame oil and seeds. Overall for the price it's a good deal. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Menu is a build a bowl concept similar to some newer chain concepts. Select a rice, meat, vegetables, and sauce. I selected purple rice, beef, a little of all the vegetables, and Korean red pepper paste sauce. Very bi bim bap like, which isn't a bad thing! Only traditional item ready made was japchae. Still a great value - fresh, quick, inexpensive, and delicious! Enjoy! read more

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There aren't many Korean restaurants in Dayton unfortunately so I was really excited to hear of this place and try it out. I've been here twice now and must say its fantastic. Its basically a chipotle style set up where you create your own bibimpap or Korean fried rice. The difference with Korean fried rice is its loaded with vegetables and is a lot healthier and imo tastier than other types ( I'm biased lol). You start with your choice of rice, meat or tofu, and a line of veggies like spinach, sprouts, radish, corn, and then you top it off with a sauce. Simple system, delicious results. I go for the spicy pork which is really good here. I even brought my mom and she had the mandu guk which is a white broth with dumpling soup. She said it was really good and the korean owner (I think also the main cook) brought out some kimchee as well and had a talk with us. I really recommend this place! read more

Yum! A quick in-and-out place for a healthy meal. I picked up lunch to go yesterday and loved my meal. I eat vegan and mentioned that up front, asking for a recommendation. She said most vegans get a bowl with all the veggies. I asked if they had a veg protein and she said they had tofu, so I got that too (it's not on the sign, but don't be afraid to ask for it - they are very nice). Purple rice, tofu, all the veggies and Gangnam sauce (a sweet/sour ketchup-like sauce) - delicious! And all of this for only $7.50. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - My tasty bowl. - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Great little place. Straight forward premise. Select Items for your bowl. Put together a mass of goodness. I really enjoy the healthy offerings. Sadly a small dining room with no drink refills but this is a minor concern since the food is great and the place is clean. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Bob the Raptor says "Perfect prey on the go." - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Very clean and was tasty. Its like piada, chipotle and those other places but with a korean taste. Kim chi was very good and so was the purple rice. I could eat here every single day and not feel guilty. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Bulgogi with all the veggies and toppings besides lettuce. They have kale so I chose that. - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Kimchi tastes just like it does in Korea. Gangnam sauce tastes just like ketchup (maybe it is?). Overall great quality and price. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Purple rice, Chicken, Egg, Dumplings, Gangnam sauce, Kimchi (side), Chocolate snack (side) - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

I love the food. It's always fresh and their drinks are amazing. The people are all really nice there also. They all know me I go in there a lot lol. read more

*It is highly encouraged that you please read the following review in a Guy Fieri voice, thank you* If you're looking for something fresh, quick, homemade, and unique you've gotta check this place out. I'm not kidding. Upon entering for lunch, my boyfriend and I were greeted by a friendly worker waiting at the ready behind a chipotle-like food station. She was welcoming, approachable, and gave us a whole run down of how to order: you pick your rice, a protein (the spicy pork was epic), whatever toppings you may like (there was a broad range from daikon, to kale, to two types of cabbage, to black beans), and you select your sauce(s), which are homemade. The sauces ranged in flavors from spicy mayo to a sweet and spicy sauce tinged with delicate chilis. After our bowls we're filled up, and our mouths began to profusely water, we we're shocked to find out that everything was 14 dollars!! Take that effing Panera. Anyways, we paid for our meals, but before we could leave, one of the owners graciously handed my boyfriend and I two packaged chocolate cakes (fo' freeee!) We are both extremely poor college students, so this lil' gem is perfect in terms of price point, quality, and quantity. Also, I'm not sure why some raters feel they skimp on the protein, but my boyfriend and I received a hearty portion! We we're both stuffed. HIGHLY recommend checking this place out! read more

Unassuming facade on the outside, but the ingredients make these Korean bowls a refreshing oasis. Simple menu, but the create your own style bowls and numerous sauces give you all the variety you'd ever need. AND try the steamed dumplings. It's hard to find it on their menu because it's hiding below their main menu, but these veggie dumplings are the real deal! read more

I love this place. Serves generous, tasty bimbimbap with lots of great ingredients at a very good price. It has a mom and pop feel and I like that. read more

Quiet little place with fantastic food. I got purple and brown rice, beef, veggies and Tokyo/Hong Kong sauce. Portion was great (maybe even a little too much). Flavor was great. We will definitely be back. read more

Affordable and delicious. Love their Korean traditional purple rice, and their wide selection of sides to choose for your bibimbap. I highly recommend them especially if you're a foodie on a budget. read more

Amazing price. Healthy, fast, affordable. Tastes like *chefs kiss*. Closed on Mondays.

Love this place. The shop itself is humble, but I haven't been disappointed with a meal yet! Very similar to BiBiBop; when I ask friends which they prefer, the potatoes are typically the deciding factor. The portions are generous, items are well-priced, and the staff is ALWAYS helpful and kind. read more

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Think Chipotle style rice bowl but delicious Asian flavors and toppings. They even have purple rice! Oh it is so good. Healthy too. I get my bowl with hot sauce (which actually isn't killer like I thought but deliciously hot) and sesame seeds and oil at the end. I'm sorry I didn't try sooner. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Purple rice bowl with veggies chicken egg and sauces. - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

It's good but it's not amazing. The bulgogi is missing the sweet marinade. The dumpling soup is definitely just frozen store bought

Wow, what can i say? I was hoping it was not going to be like Bibibop on Brown Street and I was pleasantly surprised. Kimchi was good and the Make Your Own with bulgogi and veggies is a plus. You have to add the gochujang sauce (Seoul Hot sauce) as it enhances the meal but they do have a mild version of it too. Can't wait to try the japchae next time and the owner was wonderful to speak to during my visit. Will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

I am in Ohio for work and wanted to try something a little different then tacos and burgers. Yelp again did not disappoint me. The food here is fresh and tasty. Also, the owner and worker here are extremely nice. 5 stars. I will be back. read more

KupBop Korean Well Being Food - Purple rice, spicy pork with veggies etc... Yummy!!! - Korean Near Me - Kettering, Ohio