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Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup

3.3 (65 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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My Pathetic Bowl
Marie V.

I forgot my lunch today and decided to grab CupBop since it's always been my go-to for a quick, easy gluten-free meal. It's never let me down before. I had a meeting coming up, so I ordered online for the first time to make sure I could walk the three blocks there and back in time. The online process was simple, and the estimated 15-minute prep time worked perfectly. I'm glad I ordered ahead because the store had a line, and my food was ready and waiting when I arrived. The bag was knotted shut, and my mistake was trusting everything inside was correct. When I got back to my desk and opened it, I immediately noticed there weren't two portions of the meat I ordered, and the bowl wasn't filled anywhere near the top. When I order in-store, they're usually packing it in and practically smashing the lid on because it's so full that definitely wasn't the case today. At that point, I didn't really have a choice, so I told myself it was fine since I never finish it anyway. Unfortunately, the rice was extremely overcooked so mushy. I barely got any noodles or cabbage, which are honestly two of the stars of the show for me. The meat was a little soggy, but I can understand that since it had been sitting after I ordered and during my walk back, so I won't fault them for that. Overall, it was disappointing compared to my usual experience. I won't be ordering ahead again anytime soon.

BBQ Pork and Mandoo bowl with 4 level sauce Krunch chicken with Mandoo with 5 level spice. Side of Mandoo as a treat from the manager.
Karol G.

The charming young person working explained the menu and even made some substitutions due to dietary restrictions. The food was hot and fresh. Being able to pick your spice level is perfect. The small store is clean and quiet. The store is in the main drag near ASU in Tempe.

Front counter where the food is ordered and served.
Joe L.

Enjoying a cup of Korean BBQ with rice, cabbage, and noodles at this little spot off of Mill in Tempe right now. Tastes just like food I ate In Seoul back in the 90s. Courteous service and the food is so good.

Fabian making my 1st bowl
Kater D.

This is my first Cupbop and will be back for more. Fabian helped me choose what to get and he advised spot on. Delicious comfort food, just what I was craving.

Marzieh B.

This is a new restaurant close to campus. I really like their food but I think I can do better if I want to eat healthy. You can choose the spice level, ranging from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the hotter the sauce. The first time, I ordered a level 7.5 spice. It was a big mistake. The sauce was so spicy that it made my mouth burn and my eyes water. I could barely finish my meal. The next time I went to the same place, I ordered a level 6 spice for my pork. It was much better. The sauce was still spicy, but not too much. It had a nice balance of flavor and heat. I enjoyed the taste.

My receipt, what the menu says the bowl has, and three teaspoons of beef

Even though there's an upcharge, still a super small portion for the beef. On top of that no sauce for my mandoo's and someone forgot to add RICE to my bowls.

Fiorella M.

Great spot in downtown! We were headed to a baseball game and wanted to grab a quick bite. Food was good! Honestly, I was so hungry that I completely forgot to take a picture, haha. I ordered their #6 KKO KKO BBQ CHICKEN bowl. I had baby spice! It was a nice little tiny touch of spice. I am not a big fan of spices! But this one didn't overpower the other flavors. My friend ordered a level 7.5 spice and I tried a little bit of it- I'll say this: it was good. I feel like their spices don't overpower the other flavors and I think that's important. It's a tight little spot inside. They have a few tables open. They also have a bathroom inside and it's clean. I'll definitely go again :)

Beef B Bop Bowl - 7/10
Eddy H.

Small restaurant like Chipotle style! Bbq Beef seasoning was good. Spice level was great. Some pieces of meat were extremely chewy and was a little too watery for me but flavor is there. 7/10 Service was good

Mishel D.

First time stopping in today after wanting to try this for some time now. The employees here are very helpful and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I was walked through all the protein options and how to order. I got a combo with bulgogi and friend chicken. I opted for rice, noodles, and coleslaw. Not the food was fine/good. I think either the sauces or the coleslaw just overpowered everything and made the bowl and rice rather soupy. I'll come back and try those items on the side to see if that helps.

Spicy pork, BBQ Meat & BBQ Meat, Spicy Fried Chicken and Rice
Derek Y.

First time here, my friend said he saw them on Shark Tank the TV show. You choose your sides, Meat, Chicken & Pork. Bowl is filled with rice or noodles, your choice. Meat goes on top. They give you a choice of dipping sauce for your meats... Hot or Mild 1-10. I would say for the amount of food they give you, was well worth it. Give this place a try if you're in the area. Hopefully they will come to Hawaii soon! Aloha, Derek

B Bop Bowl
Shelbie P.

This place was pretty good. I ordered the #9- this is what the worker said was the most popular. I enjoyed my cup. I opted out of the rice and got extra noodles. I chose the #5 on the spiciness scale and didn't think it was that spicy. It had a little kick but I definitely could have gone higher. I thought it was a bit pricey for the cups, but honestly it's pricey anywhere you go nowadays.

Mandoo Plus
Lei G.

Korean food delivery was on order. The mandoo & side noodles were delicious. The combo & B bop bowls were ok, but heavy with the sauce. Had asked for sauce on the side but it didn't happen. Good place for a quick Korean fix.

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Service good. Flavors good. Presentation good. Portion good. In my humble opinion, this is nothing outstanding.

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5 months ago

The food was fantastic, the cupbop with the rock chicken was wonderful. I would definitely go again.

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10 months ago

The food is delicious, and the service was very polite and helpful with picking what we wanted. Recommending this place for sure.

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1 year ago

So very bad. Orders wrong and missing completely. wouldn't go here again not worth the price or time.

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great service! the food was very good and consistent from th past times i have stoped by!

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1 year ago

workers were very chill and kind the food was pretty good cupbop is cute name hehe it's a good filling meal with plenty of protein

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Quantity was generous and ver saucy, however, you can tell the proteins are frozen since some of my chick was cold in the middle.

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It's not great honestly. Just drenched in sauce and becomes inedible. There's so many other good options out there.

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Little Miss BBQ-University

Little Miss BBQ-University

4.7(3.2k reviews)
2.8 mi
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I would like to thank the staff at the hotel for recommending this place. What a hidden treasure!…read more Their food is absolutely fantastic. I had the brisket and pulled pork plate (I also wanted to try the ribs and sausage, but they were already sold out!). That gives you an idea of how popular they are. Great service as soon as you enter. The young staff were super nice and polite...great job by them. The indoor space (with cold AC to fight the Arizona heat) is small but clean and comfortable. They also have outdoor seating with fans and mist to cool you off. I took my order back to the hotel. Let me tell you, the food is phenomenal. That brisket was so moist and perfectly seasoned...gosh it was so good! The pulled pork was fantastic as well. The potato salad was great and definitely made on-site, not from a bag. The beans were really good too. I was really impressed with their offerings and will definitely go back on my next trip to Arizona.

Since my last review a decade ago I have been back about 8 times meeting friends there. I just saw…read morethis come up on the 2026 Michelin SW restaurant reviews again, and I guess I have to give them credit for their awards. I can say that I have never had horrible pork or sausage here, but I tried the beef ribs twice, and I watched friends eat them a couple of times and they were horrible! They don't remove the membrane inside of the ribs most of the time, so they're extra chewy. The biggest issue is that you pay by the pound for a HUGE bone you cannot eat, and your lucky if 1/4 of the weight is fat or meat. They're just not worth the price...period! The ribs are usually very good with a good pull and a decent moisture content, but I had a few batches that we very dry. The issue I have is the price of $28lbs for ribs is crazy money since that's only about 3 or 4 ribs, so a full rack is going to be $75 to $100. When you consider that half or more is bones you can't eat they're just not worth it! Do what I did 15 years ago and buy a good smoker, and learn how to use it.

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Little Miss BBQ-University - The Jefe sandwich - smoked sausage, chopped brisket, sauce, pickles, slaw.

The Jefe sandwich - smoked sausage, chopped brisket, sauce, pickles, slaw.

Little Miss BBQ-University - Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey and Pulled Pork.

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Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey and Pulled Pork.

Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - 1/2 lb pulled pork

Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

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Wanted some BBQ and decided to give Rudy's a try. I have enjoyed Rudy's previously but it's been a…read morewhile. I arrived about 2:30 on a Tuesday. I had to wait about 5 minutes to order. It's a Texas BBQ counter service restaurant and the employee that took my order was friendly and polite. I ordered two spicy chopped brisket sandwiches. My food was ready a few minutes later. I help myself to the condiment bar where I grabbed some pickles, onion and pickled jalapeños to go for my sandwiches. Americana decor covered the walls providing a relaxing atmosphere. Great place to watch sports with many TVs throughout the restaurant. The chop brisket sandwiches were delicious and juicy. Looking forward to returning for breakfast tacos and trying the turkey. Highly recommended! Pro tip #1: Spicy Chop Brisket sandwiches are 2 for 1 on Tuesdays. Pro tip #2: Breakfast tacos provide a value option for early risers.

I had to revisit my recent review here. I left 2 stars last time because the service was good, but…read moreafter eating the peach cobbler we purchased I had to show people here what I am talking about. This is the worst cobbler I've ever had! 3/4 of it is nothing but crappy crust. There's very little peach in it. This is 1/2 of the quart I got that came in the Styrofoam cup in the picture for $19. After looking at the receipt again I was irritated by the insane cost of the worst ribs ever. $63 for a rack of babyback ribs is the highest in town. Most places get $32 to $38 a rack. I admit that I made the mistake of going here, but never again! My efforts to try their smoked prime rib was a worthless journey. I call about 10 times looking for medium rare prime rib, and they never had it. They didn't have it the day they told me they did. I asked for a pound and a half of prime rib, and I got 3/4 that was only slightly pink in the very center. It was cold and had no aju, and no juice whatsoever in the meat! There wasn't even much smoke flavor at all. Worst prime rib ever! There's much better BBQ around for much less money!

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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - Lean Brisket, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Moist Brisket, Beans, Green Chili stew.  Enough for a little leftovers too.

Lean Brisket, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Moist Brisket, Beans, Green Chili stew. Enough for a little leftovers too.

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