Passing through Temple and stumbled upon this hidden gem. Both Japanese and Korean option with an…read moreextensive menu. Had the grilled hamachi Kama, Seoul Bridge sashimi/sushi combo, Korean sashimi bowl (hwe du bap), and a California handroll. Check out this mom and pop restaurant. You won't be disappointed!!

If you're in Waco come here. This is the best place to eat Korean and Japanese food, hands down.read more

After coming back from the airport, my wife and I were craving Korean BBQ! We had been to K Pot…read morebefore, so we were excited to give this CTX gem a second visit! We visited on Halloween, and were greeted by the spooky decor, with cobwebs and skeletons adding an eerie feel to the restaurant. We were immediately greeted and seated, and were excited to dig in. Our food came to us quickly, and we quickly got to cooking our meats. Our server Daley did a great job with helping us integrate vegetables into our experience, advising us to use sesame oil and mushrooms to enhance the spicy pork bulgolgi. The food came out great, and the spice levels were done perfectly! Unfortunately, the heating component was not operational in the buffet, and we were notified that we could only have the fried food if we paid an extra charge. Understandable as the food wouldn't stay warm, I was just sad to not have any crab rangoons. Kpot always does a good job with service and ambiance, and there should never be a question regarding the freshness or seasoning quality of their food. Would definitely come again!

Mmmm kbeeebs. So glad we have this by us to fulfill my cravings of brisket and beef belly. Service…read moreis always great for the most part. Meats and sides have always been of quality thus far. And, we've always left STUFFED! It's been too long, I must be back again.

The restaurant is located downtown Killeen in what could be a very cute location for a market place…read moreFredericksburg like feel. The restaurant is quaint and small but clean. The menu has an array of different types of Korean food you can try many of which are favorites for most Americans, and even us Koreans. We ordered: - Bibimpap: full of an array of vegetables like spinach, carrots, the typical dish! 10/10 - galbi: a good amount of meat and seasoned to perfection. Not as fatty as most places and very tender There was an abundance of banchan and she would replenish when asked! Definitely felt like home! The owner was incredibly nice and forth coming! She made it feel like home to me! When I go back to visit family and if my mama didn't cook, I would definitely use this as a substitution!

Go there early. Some items you will have to wait. But food is cooked great. And very good quantity…read morefor what you will pay. There is some Japanese,Chinese and Korean food options. Great sides and a good size place to eat there

The food was delicious ! I got a bulgolgi plate with rice and their spicy cucumber. Their menu up…read moreon their window is different to what is posted online, I tried to take photos of the menu but the lighting was not the best. I think there's a lot of glare but I tried. The service could use more work, I mean, I don't know if there's more than one worker. The ambiance gives, "order your food -get your food and enjoy it at your home" lol I wish their doors were open so you could seat inside and eat the food but I think Covid-19 did a number on places here in Killeen, because a lot of places will have ample space for dining in but have it closed off and I can't blame them. The turn around rate for businesses out here opening and closing just as fast is crazy. I'm not sure how long this spot has been open but it is nice and I'm glad that it's still opened despite it not having a dining in area. I definitely recommend coming here. I have it 3 stars because the food was good and took away a stars for the OK service.

Very good food. Spicy pork and spicy chicken are my favorites along with yellow or white radish…read morekimchee. The inside is not open for dining but the take out window is convenient. Love this place have been coming here for over 20 years. Best Korean food in Texas. Highly recommend. Also supporting local family owned business when you come. Posting the menu.

This is our go-to Korean/Sushi restaurant in Bell County…read more Under new ownership and still great. Authentic Korean dishes and great sushi options. Highly recommend the crispy tofu, bulgogi, Japchae, Duck Man Doo Guk (dumpling soup). I do not understand why the Korean pancake is $26... Korean dishes come with banchan (Korean side dishes). Service is always phenomenal and friendly. The inside is nice and well decorated. Limited entryway space. Can get very very busy.

I will say a solid 3 maybe 3.5 for food but 4 to 4.5 for service. The food has been a bit on and…read moreoff for me. Even with some menu items i.e. the chicken tangsuyuk or soups have been weird at times and ive had to say im sorry i dont think I can eat it. They were kind enough to replace the soup with another soup but it makes me wonder why the consistency or flavor changes. The side dishes are the star of the meal for me. I love their sweet soy potatoes always hits the spot for me. Their kimchi is solid and their rotation of other side dishes is always a nice surprise. The lady makes her rounds from time to time and I believe the sound is there too they're both very down to earth and nice people. I will say two of my all time fav dishes are their galbitang and their dolsot bibimbap can't go wrong if I stick with either of those dishes. I was slightly confused the very first time I tried them in late 2024 and felt like I was walking into a sushi bar, but glad they make korean dishes. The service is pretty good, some of them are very polite and helpful sometimes it can get busy and it's hard to get the waiters attention. The feel is a sushi restaurant with the counter in front where they make rolls not too contemporary but not very old either. Go for the service and try some korean dishes a little more expensive than I would like as the dishes are not consistent and some of the dishes are definitely a fusion or a slight twist on the original flavor or tradition taste. I haven't tried the sushi so I can't speak on that but I have seen quite a few customers order it.

5 out of 5 Living in…read morethe Austin area, you don't expect to find a legit Korean pocha experience in Killeen, but K1 & Bobapop is exactly that--a solid bar food and drinks spot that knows what it is and does it well. We've driven past this place countless times on our way from Austin to Dallas, finally gave it a shot, and we're glad we did. ---- Pros: - Great Korean bar food (pocha-style) - Solid drink menu (soju, soju slushes, and beer) - K-pop music videos playing on the TVs sets the mood - Karaoke bar and Bobapop (boba/desserts) - Open late (until 2 AM Thu-Sat) - Ample parking - Call button at each table for service Side Notes: - Opens at 4 PM daily (Sun opens at noon, closes at 10 PM) - Can get busy on weekends - plan accordingly - Delivery available through DoorDash and Uber Eats What We Got: - Soy Garlic Wings - Galbi - Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) - Kimchi Fries - Corn Cheese - Soju + Terra ---- Design/Space: K1 has that authentic Korean pub feel - neon signs, K-pop videos on the TVs, and a trendy but casual vibe that makes you feel like you're at a late-night spot in Seoul, not off the Central Texas Expressway. The space is on the smaller, more intimate side, so tables are close together, but that's standard for a pocha. It works for the vibe they're going for. The Bobapop section is a nice touch if you want boba or dessert after, and having karaoke next door gives you a reason to stay longer. It's well thought out as an all-in-one experience. Services/Staff: This is where K1 really impressed us. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. We were greeted right away, and our server walked us through the menu without making us feel rushed. The call button at the table is a nice touch - you press it when you need something, so you're not awkwardly flagging someone down (typical in LA, but not in Austin much). Drinks were refilled, and food came out at a good pace. Compared to some other Korean spots we've been to in the area, the energy here felt right for a pocha--friendly, casual, and lively without being over the top. Food/Drinks: I want to be clear - this is bar food, and that's exactly what it should be. K1 isn't trying to be a fine dining Korean restaurant, and that's what makes it work. It's a pocha. You come here for good fried chicken, some rice cakes, cold soju, and a good time. And on that front, they deliver. Opportunities to Enhance: A couple of small things. One, for how good this place is, more people need to know about it - their social media and online presence could use a push, because this spot deserves more foot traffic. Two, being Korean, would love to see more bar food bites from Korea, but might live octopus with sesame oil + salt might not be something the area is ready for, haha. Again, these are minor--the core of what they're doing is already solid. ---- Summary: K1 & Bobapop is exactly what Killeen needed - a legit Korean pocha experience with great bar food, solid drinks, and a fun atmosphere. It's a spot where you go to eat good fried chicken, drink soju, watch K-pop videos, maybe sing some karaoke, and have a great time. We'll absolutely be back, and if you're in the Killeen/Fort Cavazos area and haven't tried it yet, you're sleeping on one of the best spots in town. Keep doing what you're doing, K1.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here with friends (& the kids!) on Friday the 13th. The food portions…read morewere a good size and flavor was wonderful. We ordered 3 ramens, 1 cheese buldak, 2 yaki sobas, 1 chicken tenders, 1 large boneless (soy garlic & regular sweet & spicy flavors), 1 bulgogi fries, 2 chocolate milkshakes, 1 chocolate milk tea with boba, 1 soju slushie I think?, 1 coke, and 1 Dos Equis on tap. Plus 1 tteokbokki to go. Total came out to $266 and some change. Service was alright. They didn't bring out the drinks and utensils before the food came out. And, for a large party you would expect more water than their one standard size be provided for the table. We had a small spill at the table and the servers didn't show much urgency to help us clean up, as we had to ask for napkins multiple times both for the table and the spill. Our party agreed in the end that we would probably prefer takeout from here in the future since we enjoyed the food, but not the service.

Ms. Mimi is so nice and her service was amazing. She's so fun to talk to and I will definitely…read morestart visiting more. She has clearly put a lot of love into this restaurant and the food is amazing. The decorations and murals on the wall give it so much personality. I really enjoyed my visit here.

First of all, I love this spot because it's ducked off and if you blink, you will miss it. I was…read moregreeted immediately by who I can only assume was the owner of the spot and right away, I felt at home. She showed me to the refrigerator where they keep the kimchi... because y'all know I have to get cabbage and cucumber kimchi anytime I go to a Korean restaurant! At any rate, I had a seat to wait on my order (spicy pork Bulgogi) and enjoyed the ambience. It's a place you can come chill, grab some tea, maybe an appetizer and just kind of chill on your laptop. I really really love the space. Food was great. The cucumber kimchi was quite good cabbage kimchi. I'm on the fence about, but I will be returning for a follow up visit.

We went here for lunch before a show. Service was friendly and fast. Clean and pleasant…read moreatmosphere. The food was wonderful. We will definitely be back.

The service was pleasant and prompt. The ambience is quiet…read moreand typical cafe. We sat in a booth. We got the vegetable tempura. There was one onion ring and one sweet potato and two broccoli. The batter was gummy and needed salt. Not their best start. The tofu yakisoba noodles were tasty but the tofu crust was doughy and not fully fried/cooked. Could have been a bad night but not the best impression.

Excellent pork belly and service ! Eat drink man women !…read moreLove love love love mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..m..m..............

Here's another place my famz wanted me to have. I'm glad to see that more varieties of restaurants…read moreare popping up. Speaking of... not only is there a K-Pop craze. There's also a fried food trend. While I try to avoid fried food, I was willing to taste some from this place to see what all the rave was about. The nice crisp of their chicken was appetizing. It's nose-dripping spicy and sweet which pairs well with beer. "Rationalizing" to eat a bit healthier, I ordered their fried tofu (ahahaa). Filler up with some rice and corn - tasty stuff! K1 The Bloom is a great spot for enjoyable grubs. They have fun drinks; non-alcoholic and buzz worthy. Ask about paraphernalia... There were some T-shirts hanging on the wall. They're open late and TV entertainment is provided. I'm bound to try them again.

Food AMAZING! Staff FAMILY ORIENTED! Appeal and look of the food BEAUTIFUL! When encountered this…read morelovely restaurant while attending Comic Con and it was the first table we walked past and were instantly hooked. My family and I ordered the bulgogi bowl, fried yaki/dumplings, and spicy Korean fried chicken. It did not disappoint. The sauce or seasoning of everything was well seasoned and the best thing of all was the seasoning of the fried chicken. That sauce/seasoning over the white rice was so flavorful! Definitely will make the drive across town to get more!

First time visit was awesome! Food is flavorful and fresh. Cooks are knowledgeable and friendly…read more I bought the spicy chicken sauce to use for home recipes. It's absolutely, delicious with a medium to high kick. I cant believe the business has been open for 20 yrs. For downtown that says alot! Please spread the word. I do recommend to call before going to see what's in stock. I'll bring the while family now that I know the food portions and prices are reasonable.