The environment is good and clean. However, the food is not that good with its oddly high price.

I've never had Korean food like this before. I had their Goon Mandoo (potstickers) which were tasty with a sweet and slightly red pepper seasoned sauce. It was just delicate enough for my sensitive taste. The Shrimp Bimbibap was fantastic. You could add some hot sauce to get the mix of flavors even further. What I found that was extremely tasty about the dish was that it had 6 different vegetables - including the fresh spinach on the bottom. I was totally feeling like I had fresh healthy food for lunch. read more

Excellent "safe" Korean. Nothing scary on the menu. Excellent quality bulgogi - really excellent quality pork and beef. Watch out for the spice, 2 is hot, 3 and above are killer hot (3 is inedible for me, and I'm a spice guy). Serving sizes are pretty big. It's an every other week place for me. Entrees include soup and 4-5 small tastings of different types of Kimchi. I would like it if they had a full sized side of Kimchi vs. the small side. They don't do the traditional BBQ. Still really good though. read more

Wow! I've known about this place for a while but hadn't tried it because of another asian restaurant I was loyal to. When that restaurant changed owners the recipes changed so therfore I needed to find a new place..... Well my boyfriend and I walked in on a sat night it was packed and I could tell the staff was stressed, the host (I think) was sweating but we were seated at the only available table and immediately felt welcome. The food took a little longer than expected but only due to the obvious fact they were short handed. There was only one waitress to 1O tables. The food was amazing spicy but not to much for a mild spice girl, I had the kimichi (spelling not to sure)with tuna at a 1 on the spice scale and my boyfriend had the beef bolgogi at a 2 on the spice scale which he loved and got plenty of! I give it 4 stars, the only thing that could have been a bit better was the decor:) read more

I was pretty impressed by this small little restaurant. Appetizers were very good. My favorite was the Dikin radish and kimchi sides.. Yum! I had the hot stone beef bibibabap and my boyfriend had the spicy beef BBQ. They do not serve liquor but do have beer, wine & sake. read more

Don't. Came here on a Tuesday midday on the recommendation of an Asian Food Store owner. My kids (4 age 13-19) had been in the car for 3 hours, on tail end of vacation. Drove 1/2 hour across Madison, no parking. When my kids entered, the receptionist said "4 for lunch" and as I entered behind "No, 6" I was told, "We close at 2, it's 1:45 we can't serve you." so we left, as I got back in my car, I looked at the time 1:36. I guess we'll never know how good the food is. read more

Unlike many of the scary reviews before me, I did not have any problems with the service. Our waiter was polite and actually pretty helpful in explaining our options and apologized when he delayed once on the way to our table. I ordered the Tuk Mandooguk and Pajun as an appetizer. I found the spice level(for my tastes) on the Tuk Mandooguk satisfactory. I actually low-balled it with a "2/5" spice level and will probably try for 3/5 on the next visit but I've gone to chinese restaurants and ordered 6/6 spice and felt like I was having french fries or something...so I'm glad they actually put HEAT in their food. I find it hard to commit a higher review until I try something with tofu and more spice but I'm pretty impressed so far. A menu suggestion - I'd say, in general, it'd be better to simply have a "vegetarian section" of the menu rather than have the "can be made vegetarian" option or underneath each menu item, have something like [Vegetable $11 Pork $12 Beef $12] or whatever. Without either, when I instinctively see the green broccoli and don't see a meat listed in the item description, I assumed it's a vegetarian item and didn't require an additional request to make it vegetarian. Fortunately the helpful waiter came back and double checked, likely because I was ordering previous vegetarian appetizers, but on a typical day, I'm worried it would cause problems for other vegetarians who come. ( I know there is a "key" also that says "item CAN be made vegetarian" but again, I don't think many study menu details that much in restaurants.) Its just better to be "safe than sorry" because I know I would have a 0% chance of eating an item with meat which results in me having to trade with another person at the table or having to send it back which upsets staff. read more

Ordered Spring rolls, steak BIBIMBAP rock bowl and , my guest ordered the everything BIBIMBAP rock bowl....the food was amazing , very fresh ,good size portions and the red sauce finger licking good! Atmosphere was quiet and comfortable ...a little overpriced but worth it for good Korean read more

The staff were very courteous and friendly; taking the time to answer all of our questions and making sure that we knew exactly how spicy we wanted our food to be. The ambience of the small but inviting restaurant was very enjoyable. The food itself was quite tasty and very delicious, but I would probably not go back unless for a special treat due to it being a bit more pricey. read more

Very quaint restaurant in Downtown Middleton. My husband ordered the beef bulgolgi and I had the beef bulgolgi and kimchi bibimbap- both were fabulous! Excellent Korean food on the West side- that also does carryout! read more

I came to K Peppers twice in a two day period while I was in Middleton for a little adventure. It's not necessarily that it was good--I just needed a warm, comforting meal the night before my adventure and a satisfying meal afterwards. K Peppers was up to the task. I got the tofu soup for one meal and the bibimbop for another. The tofu soup was perfect for a cold February evening in Wisconsin. The bibimbop was hearty and satisfying. It's not authentic Korean, but the taste is good. The banchan especially were a little fancier than a typical Korean restaurant. read more

Big fan of the pork bibimbap in a stone bowl. Also, great and super friendly service.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Madison. Consistently amazing, and I eat here about once a week.

My youngest Son took my Wife & I to K Peppers for lunch. I ordered the Seafood Bibimbop- #4 heat level, my Wife ordered the chicken bibimbop - #1 heat and my Son ordered the Pork bibimbop - #4 heat. We found their heat rating quite accurate, my Son and I have very clear sinus and warm, full, and Happy stomachs. My Wife enjoyed her 1st experience with Korean fusion. This is one Healthy way to enjoy a meal. We will be back. read more

Had the Spicy Beef Bulgogi, with a level 3 out of the 1-5 range for spicy. I cannot fathom what the level 4 or 5 must be like. My entire upper body is still on fire as I write this. Was not a huge fan of the appetizers however the soup and main dish were very good. I'll definitely be back but next time it will be a level 2 on the spicy scale. read more

Admittedly my only prior experience with Korean food was on Korean Air (derided by frequent fliers for always serving bibimbap on every flight in all classes of service, but it is tasty and travels well), so I'm no expert on Korean food. The menu seemed Korean, rather than Korean-fusion. There are traditional dumplings, bulgogi and bibimbap on the menu. We had dumplings and bulgogi, which were tasty and enjoyable. Service was prompt and friendly. There was one server working the room, but it all worked out fine. Their spicy dishes are spicy. We've got a high spice tolerance (when in India we order spiciness "as the chef would prepare for himself"), but I found a 2-star to be definitively spicy and enjoyable. A 3-star might have been too much. Be warned. The side dishes were very tasty, though the typical-Wisconsin elbow macaroni salad with mayonnaise seemed completely incongruous. I'd definitely go back when I have a craving for Korean food. read more

Who would've guessed a fantastic Korean restaurant in Middleton? It's fresh, the husband and wife team is friendly and it's in between Devil's Lake and Madison. The food is tasty- we had the seafood pancake, the bibimbap, the chicken bulgogi (super tasty). The food is authentic- everything is made in house. read more

I lived in South East Asia for years. This is the best Asian food in Madison. It is Authentic, clean, and cooked using quality ingredients. Those who complain about the price should eat at Panda Express. If you feel that you have not been pampered enough by the wait staff, go to Ruth Chris. This place is all about the food. The owners have gone to great lengths to bring a true taste of Korea to the so called food town of Madison. We are lucky to have them. read more

Working as a Field engineer having lots of dining out restaurants, K Pepper is the one I revisit for sure no matter when I am in town. Thanks for having me tasting home town food. read more

I love this place! The service was wonderful-friendly and gave information about the different foods. Bbb was awesome! Can't wait to go there again. If you're looking to switch it up, go here! And if you like spicy foods it's a definite must! read more

Curtious, friendly & attentive staff. Food quality was out of this world. My first kimchi experience & it was freaking awesome. Sea food Bibimbap... Get the stone bowl. The crunchy rice is amazing! I can't wait to go back and explore more of their menu! read more

I've eaten a lot of Korean food and this place is excellent. I love the beef bibimbap but every dish I've tried has been delicious. The food is quality and the 5 dishes to start each meal are great! read more

This place is 45 min out of my way without traffic and I still make a point to go as often as possible. I have yet to have something that didn't have great flavor and understand it's all homemade! Give it a try because you won't be disappointed!!! read more

The restaurant was clean. The food was okay but overpriced. Plus, my bibimbap was cold, and my friend's was lukewarm. We had 4 people, and for that, the restaurant charged 18% for tips. While the menu says "feel free to ask for extra crispy" for rice, you won't get that unless you pay for the hot stone. I wouldn't want to go there again. If I ever need to, I would order the noodles. The texture of the noodles was good. read more

Simply great authentic Korean food. Owner of the restaurant is very friendly and can help guide you through the menu if you're new to Korean cuisine. We are very lucky to have a restaurant like this in the Middleton/Madison area and we would rank this as one of our favorite restaurants. Japchae and bibimbap are fabulous, as good as any that you might find in Seoul. The seafood soup (jjampong) is excellent as well. We've been here several times and will continue to visit. read more

Cozy spot, family-operated, with good, hearty food that can be made seriously spicy. We like the bibimbap and the seafood tofu jigae; we're also fans of the banchan, usually a lovely assortment of kimchi and other delights that's different every time. The proprietor remembers what we like without our having to look at the menu at this point. A cold weather favorite, especially if you choose your dish in a hot stone bowl. read more

Just what we were looking for... satisfying delicious food and ridiculously affordable wine. Routinely dissapointed by the "spicy" food in Madison, I was thrilled by the heat and flavor. I had pork bulgogi spice level 4 and Gal-bi. I've never written a review before, because I've never cared enough. This place is worth keeping around, so go immediately. read more

We would not recommend this for authentic Korean food. If you are looking for American Korean food, this might be it for you! Portion is small and pricy. read more

I've been a Korean food lover for 30 years. Korean cuisine done truly well (i.e. truly Korean) is bursting with flavor and spices, and excellent even to the western palate. K-Peppers serves a "watered down", "Americanized" fair (I suspect this is why they use the term "fusion cuisine" to describe it). The result is a bland experience, and for relatively a high price -- don't bother. If you want real Korean fair, there are restaurants in town more authentic, tastier, and at better prices. I believe the Yelp ratings on this restaurant are skewed more positive than warranted. read more

I'd love to give this place a higher rating. I've dined in twice, and had take out 3 times now. Every take out order had been incorrect. It's been incorrect items being put in the bag, or spiciness level applied to the wrong meal. i.e. the last take out meal we had. Mine was unfortunately not 5, and someone else in the group mistakenly got my heat level. You can't imagine my disappointment that I had a meal that was bland and fit for a Briton or even someone from Wisconsin. That being said, I love it that I've found another restaurant that actually understands proper spice levels. Dining in the meals have always been fantastic. The wait service was polite, and apologetic for any incorrectness or delays. The japchae, bokumbap, and bibimbap have all been great when dining in. I think you'll find the over use of oil in cooking here is less than other asian restaurants in the area, and I suspect without actually asking that they don't use msg's. I'll be trying the bulgogi at some point this weekend, we'll see if I edit this initial review. read more

I'm not sure if I just missed the small print on the menu last time but there it was: lettuce and ssam jang for my Kalbi. So time to update the review. The menu was a little more limited than I remember, But the food was good. The service this time was much better. Again, not many options for Korean food in town. I would be pretty sad if they weren't here. read more

It's run by Korean, but the place is not that good. All the food there is way too sugary. It doesn't matter what you get. The waiter was okay, but not good. read more

Is it possible to actually give this a negative star rating? A group of four us us dined there last Saturday and the food was ok, but overpriced. They refuse to split checks and charged an 18% gratuity for parties of four or more. That's pretty ridiculous to add that on for four people. Eric the owner, was curt and unfriendly which was a real turn off for the two new people that my husband and I brought to eat there. I have dined there in the past but I have to say that their policies of not splitting checks and being overpriced has made it a place that I don't frequent often. I probably will never go back either. read more

Although the food looked good and tasted great for the most part, I later noticed a bug on my plate and the waiter Eric would not take my plate back for a new one or my money back. I was appalled. If there was an option to give no stars, that's what K Peppers would be receiving. read more

I went here with a group of 7. Luckily, it happened to be a slower night, so we had excellent service from the owner. He explained everything to us, as we were newbies, and was very friendly and funny. Most of us ordered bibimbap, which was quite tasty. I'm told the pork bulgogi and japchae were also good choices. Most of the table ordered 1-2 spice and thought their dishes were very spicy. I ordered 3 spice and could have gone with hotter. My only complaint is that we all ordered and paid for the hot stone bowl so that we would get crispy rice in our bibimbap, but my rice was not crispy at all. Crispy rice doesn't seem like a big deal, but with bibimbap, it is. The many side dishes were also a surprise and a treat, though not so much with our less adventurous eaters. Be prepared to shell out $15-20 for your meal, which was slightly unexpected, but the portions were definitely large. I will be back to try some of their other dishes. read more

I've been to this place twice, once for lunch, once for dinner. Both times the service was great and the food was excellent. The beef bulgogi bibimbap is awesome. My dinner partner loved the chicken bulgogi. Other reviews suggested spending the extra $1 for the hot stone and it was well worth it. The side dishes of soup and kimchi and stuff varied by day; all were delicious. Not only was the food superb, but I felt that my business was truly appreciated. :) read more

Got the spicy pork bulgogi plate and was more onions than meat. Flavors weren't horrible, but could've been better.

My colleagues and I went here for a team lunch and we were very satisfied. The food was flavorful and the service was awesome! Most of them had the bulgogi bibimbap, I had the bulgogi beef platter. It was a tad expensive, though. read more

I have been to a lot of Korean restaurant... this is for sure an overpriced Korean food.... every Korean restaurant i went come with at least 5 to 8 banchan (side dishes) and free refill.. unlike this one who try to upcharge for a refill... especially ontop of the already over charged food. Food was Ok.. nothing special... not coming back here anymore. read more

Love this place. The owner Eric is typically the server and while he is usually scrambling, he is a funny and genuinely nice. The food is fantastic. I usually get either bibimbap or bulgogi. I'm not sold on the stone bowls only because you have to wait too long to start eating. The spice level tends to be pretty high. A "3" is pretty spicy, I can go a 4 in the depths of winter, but couldn't imagine a 5. They serve the traditional lagniappe of little tasters that can be pretty simple but you can turn down free? The chicken wings are the epitome of indulgence and highly recommended, as is anything with their kimchi. Overall a great little find, that I'm glad is close to my house. read more