Been here a couple times, and I enjoy it for Korean food in Madison! The banchan (small side dishes that come with the food) taste legit. The bibimbap is good enough and soft tofu jigae (soondubu) is also pretty standard and tasty. It would satisfy a craving. Prices are a bit more than Id want to pay though for standard type of Korean dishes... But we are in Middleton. read more

K Peppers - Soft tofu jigae - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Excellent food, would order again and I recommend whenever I can. Owners are great and accommodating!

I'm conflicted between 3-4, but I'll give this place the higher rating. This is probably the highest quality korean food that I've gotten to try in the greater Madison area; however, you gotta pay the price. It pains me to go here sometimes, but nonetheless I go at least once every other month. You probably won't get out without spending $15 a person. Recommend: Kimchi side dishes are pretty on point. I enjoy all of the kimchi/beef soups and the korean pancakes are pretty good. Do not recommend: I can't justify spending $18 on a special bi bim bap and having to pay the extra $$ for a stone pot. Nothing particularly special on this one. read more

Unfortunately, this restaurant has gone downhill. It seems like they've cutting back on ingredients and flavor. This place used to be pretty good and worth the price, but now very disappointing. read more

16 of my friends asked if I can go to this place to try it out for them since I'm into Asian cuisine and customer service is my number 1 priority and let me tell you, If there was a NO star I would've given it. Don't let the nice looks in the restaurant fool you for the owners are cheap. My topokki came out hotter (taste) than I thought so I asked if they can redo it so it's not so hot and this is what he said to me "but..it's already been made. You can drink a lot of water." (Wtf?!?!) I want to enjoy the food NOT spend most of the time drinking water!!! Lots of good Korean restaurant will remake your dish to fit your taste bud for your great experience. The food is too over priced!!!!! My topokki is $10 and I barely had 9 pieces of rice cake in it. I also had the beef bulgogi, the plate was a good size but the amount of beef on it was small! Definitely NOT worth the price of $17. I will NOT be returning for I had a horrible experience. read more

K Peppers - Not worth $10! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This is such a cool and unique restaurant. They have a variety of bibimbaps and some stir fry dishes as well. We started off with some vegetarian dumplings. These were delicious, cooked perfectly and the perfect appetizer to start our meal off. I got the a chicken stir fry dish and my husband got a bibimbap dish with red meat(sorry I don't remember the exact meat, I don't usually eat red meat). Everything was really fresh tasting and cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed my dish. It had just the right amount of spice. You can also order dishes to your desired amount of spiciness. This is nice because we both like our food spicier than the normal diner. Overall this is a very unique restaurant for Middleton. We both agreed we would love to try there other dishes. The restaurant itself is also not very big so it feel very intimate. Great for a date night! read more

A horrible take at Korean food, even if you take into account the term "fusion". The food here just doesn't taste right. I think the only thing that tasted remotely Korean are the fried dumplings -- if you mess that up, that's pretty bad... I also remembered that one time I ordered the pork bulgogi, it wasn't fully cooked (i.e. pieces of the meat were still red). We brought that to our waiter's attention and rather than either recooking it or giving me an entirely new dish, he had it microwaved for me. Not cool. Anyways, good Korean food does not exist in the Madison area. You may be tempted to think otherwise, but you might be sorely disappointed. read more

K Peppers is one of my all time favorites! The food is always fresh and delicious. The flavors are dynamite. The service and presentation are highlights as well. I never miss a chance to come here. read more

FINALLY got the man to go with me tonight! I don't know which dishes we were more enticed by...ours, or the ones at the table beside us! I got the hot stone bibimbap(well worth the extra buck for the stone bowl), and he had the Kimchi Jjigae. Our dishes both came out sizzling/boiling(literally). Our neighbors order came out on the cart, and our eyes glazed over like the saucy meat rolling by. I'm pretty sure it was bulgogi, but whatever it was...I'm ordering it next time!!! We both left with smiles on our faces, full bellies, and a raised internal body temperature! Fresh, flavorful dishes. Super friendly and helpful people. Is there anything else you could need? read more

Went there on a Saturday when a Badger football game was going on in the evening. So I think thats why we were the only 3 people in there. But they seemed to be having alot of carryout. First came out the free banchan along with the egg broth soup. Really enjoyed the kimchi and the fried corn things with a sweet mayo sesame dressing. The soup was well seasoned. The appetizer topokki we got with a level 4. I like heat and that wad just right. Don't want to imagine level 5 (pain). The rice cakes had a chewy texture so I recommend eating it rather quickly because they do get a little harder to chew when it cools off. Had nice flavor from the gochujang. Sweet, spicy and savory. Now to the entrees. The Bibimbap was cool in the stone pot. It kept it hot and cooked the egg when stired. The Japchae I got with chicken. The homemade sweet soy sauce was yummy. The noodle were clear even thou they were made from sweet potatoes. I also got the solomon tea. Had a nice nutty flavor. Truly different from the oolong tea you get in a chinese restaurent, The Chicken Bulgogi Rice was amazing. Had just the right amount of sweetness but still savory. The waitress was great at answering any questions, but the entrees came out not even minutes after getting the appetizer and banchan. Thats how we noticed the rice cakes were hard to chew cause we were trying to eat our entrees also when they were still hot. But I say again we were the only ones in there besides the carryout and a couple that came in alittle after we got there. So we will just make sure to tell the wait staff next time when we order out appetizers to hold off the entrees at least 10 minutes cause we were stuffing or faces with the great food so fast. We had no time to chat. Thats the only hiccup that stuck with me. The food was so good and different then any other place around I easy forgive.My mouth was in heaven. I felt like I was in Korea. Nice, Clean atmosphere. Will take the hour drive for dinner very soon again. read more

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Being a Korean-American who lives in Seoul and runs his own Korean blog, I can assure you that K-Peppers does a pretty good job delivering almost-authentic Korean food to Madison/Middleton. I say "almost-authentic" only because most of the dishes are slightly sweeter and milder than its original Korean counterparts, and they have quite a few ingredient substitutions that make it more appealing to American palates. Because of this, I think the label "fusion" is justified, especially in case a hard-core native Korean (like me) came in and started making a ruckus because their soup/stew wasn't spicy enough. Or you never want to insult the huge population of Koreans in Madison as well. This was my second visit (both for lunch) and I had the pleasure of bringing along my sister, a long-time Madison resident, who was hesitant about Korean food especially after disappointing visits to New Seoul, the other Korean restaurant in town. I told her that my first visit was pretty good and this second one would be for validation. Luckily for both so us, we were both very pleased with our dishes--spicy bulgogi, soft tofu soup, and a side of jin mandu (steamed dumplings). We got them at the spiciest level 5 and they surprisingly cleared both our sinuses in no time, something that we are accustomed to when eating traditional Korean food. The only quirk I had was the egg roll on my plate, seeming totally out of place on a bulgogi dish, but then again that's where "fusion" comes in. As for service, the American waiter was very nice, prompt, and knowledgeable about the food--no issues there. The ambiance and atmosphere was better than your normal Korean restaurant, which oftentimes skimp out on quality decor to save money. Actually, it wouldn't surprise me if they hired an interior designer or consultant to give the place a more rustic, Asian charm. We both thought the Korean figurines and ornaments were a nice touch to the place. As for the budget, the price is on the higher end, but it's understandable because of logistics and location. The two Korean markets here get their inventory from Chicago, which in turn makes prices slightly higher than your average restaurant. Overall, I was very pleased with our visit and even more pleased that my sister now has a place to indulge in decent Korean cuisine. And although my stay is limited to a few more weeks, I won't hesitate to return just to try out some of the more "exotic" Korean dishes served here. Well done K-Peppers. Food: 4 Service: 5 Value: 3 Atmosphere: 4 (Out of 5 stars) PS. Additional photos have been posted compliments of mykoreaneats.com. read more

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Tbh I've only had the bibimbap here, but it was good of course, and the staff is really incredible. They are all so sweet every time I've interacted with them, and made good conversation with me&company at dinner. Also, they took me seriously when they asked me how spicy and I told them yes, very. Not every restaurant does! read more

A bit of mixed-bag: On the positive side, kimchee soup was super delicious. I liked K-peppers' kimchee soup better than New Souls'. The service was friendly. And speaking of the service, it's slowness was somewhat of let down. I guess they were sort of busy, but it didn't look THAT busy. And one more negative star for luke-warm bibimbap stone bowl - imo, the bowl needs to be sizzling hot that it'd make the rice crusty. So there you go, three lukewarm stars for the first try at K-Peppers. read more

K Peppers - Sides - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Excellent atmosphere, good service. Food was good, not great. The bean paste and the kimpai were too vinegary. The soup was great, but I'm a sucker for sodium. The Korean express rice with chicken was pretty average. read more

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This review is challenging because K Peppers has potential to be amazing but is handicapping itself. Flavors are great but service and oddly high prices is their downfall. Variety of dishes and their flavors are great, the 5 side dishes offer nice variety and the kimchi is freshly made. The spicy rice cake appetizer is delicious. The beef bibimbop is pretty close to classic/authentic, but definitely Americanized. The spicy beef bulgogi is also a solid choice. They just got Korean beer on premise too. Beware of the spice level you choose: I can tolerate a lot of heat (and no, I don't mean Taco Bell's "hot sauce" type of heat). That being said the #4 on the 1-5 scale was intolerable and made my food virtually inedible. That was a mistake I made despite the owner's warnings, that's on me 100%--but moral of the story: listen to your elders and don't do it. Sadly, there is no wait staff or bussers. The manager does all the front of the house so when he's not waiting tables he's seating customers and ringing them up--which is a lot of work for one person and the table service suffers. The prices are really disproportional to normal Korean restaurants. Galbi (short ribs) is insanely expensive and their galbi bibimbop is priced at $22, which is super odd given that bibimbop is 90% rice and vegetables. Not sure how they justify it but it's definitely disappointing when you want to support small businesses. read more

The spice levels are what stand out here. "How spicy would you like it? We have 1-5" "5", I say. "5?" "Yes" "The spice levels are described on the menu. 5 says PAIN" "Yes please, I'd like it like that" "Oookayy..." It turned out that he was appropriate in politely questioning my choice, because it's true, 5=PAIN. This place is unusual in Madison because they really mean it when they say spicy. When handed the food, I got a helpful explanation about how to mix/put it together for maximum benefit (it was takeout). The meat had a great texture and was very well seasoned. I couldn't say much about the flavor because I accidently got it so damned spicy that I couldn't taste much. The heat was awesome and made me kind of giddy, but I recommend not going up to 5 if you want to actually taste the food. I don't mind the "nickel and dime-ing" thing that others talk about, because those extras do cost money. I'd rather pay for it only if I want it, than pay more for everything overall, regardless of whether I take it or not, because it's part of the overhead. When dining in, the addition of all those little sides make it a better and more authentic meal. Those are really the heart of Korean Cuisine. read more

Super good Korean food! And they're also the most spicy one...! A nice place to have dinner, but could be a little pricy. read more

Great Korean food and friendly ownership / service. Visits: 7+ Recommendation: extra crispy bibimbap in the stone bowl read more

I don't know what I ate. It wasn't really Korean homestyle food, but it was Korean-ish, hence the label for Asian Fusion? I had the bulgogi bibimbap and it lacked flavor. There was a mix of seasonal vegetables (such as cabbage-lots of it- and zucchini) which I liked but wasn't thrilled about. My husband ordered the coconut jambbongbap that was a bit too spicy for him. I warned him though. He liked that the squid was very soft. I liked the taste of this dish better than the bibimbap. I was looking forward to the banchan, but slightly deflated when out came some macaroni salad with black sesame...good, but that's not asian....but ok..my husband ate both of ours. The corn hotteok-like dish was delicious. I could have had a pan of that for dinner and be happy. Dinner portions were large and we brought home at least 1/2 of each dish. Reheated and with the addition of fish sauce and other condiments, the dishes were reincarnated into awesome Thai-like meals. Service was attentive even with the busy dinner rush. read more

My second time being at K Peppers and still loving it. Love the chicken jjigae. Service was very fast and food came out steaming hot, but so yummy! Love how you can choose your spice level as well. Total recommend. read more

K Peppers - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The ban chan was sparse and not great. The bulgogi was too sweet and had too much sauce, with an unappealing presentation. The noodle seafood soup tasted like it was pre-made. Also our waiter was extra high and got our order wrong and charged us for the wrong item, which was also more expensive. After eating here my partner and I decided we didnt want to stay in the midwest for the food. read more

Let me tell you how my valentine's day was ruined by our dinner here. They offered a seven course dinner for $39 a person. My husband emailed in advance if the galbi could be chicken galbi (It did not specify what flavor, but my lovely husband confirmed my preferences for no beef) and Eric replied that would work. Half way through dinner we inquired about this and they offered us a veggie option so we asked about the chicken galbi, this is where the waitress' demeanor became even worse, which I didn't think was possible. Eric came over and said he'd go check on it's possibility. 10 minutes later he said he could do it. (I used to wait tables and I am not just deluding myself when I tell you that I am very polite person. I continued to be polite despite the service we received.) Twenty minutes later the waitress loudly announced "not beef" when putting the galbi on the table and each time when she referred to it. She shot me the nastiest glare I have ever received from someone I didn't fight with in high school. You know that feeling you get around your neck and down your back when you know someone is gossiping about you, that's what it felt like after I confirmed the request we made days in advance. We apologized three times, though I felt we really had nothing to be sorry for, and we received zero actual apologies. Eric made us feel like he wanted us to be happy but not make us happy. I do not agree with the sentiment that the "customer is always right," but when the customer is polite, PAYING $40 A PERSON, comes frequently, a little bit more than "I'm sorry you're not happy" is expected. I don't appreciate the condescension. Actual food wise, there was no doubt that we were punished. The chicken came out and it was one fourth of the size of a normal portion. My husband's beef galbi contained bones in each bite. The size of the cheesecake was LITERALLY two centimeters squared, boy that hershey's syrup sprinkled on the plate sure made up for the dismal dessert. We're out 83 dollars for a horrible experience, we'll never be back and I regret recommending this place to the people I did. read more

oh man... where to start... I walked in on a sunday night with my 9 month old baby and my husband, there was a decent amount of tables filled and no one waiting. I ask the owner how long the wait is... he eyes us and tells us 40 minutes to an hour!! I didn't think much of it at the time buuuuutttt, the next time i came i realized he just didn't want us to dine there! So this last time I actually got to eat there we sat down and ordered our food, I pulled out my baby's food and bottle so I could feed him. The owner came back like seriously 5 separate times to tell us how inconvenient it was that we brought a baby to his place! The first time he looks at me with a serious face and asks "does your baby like drop food all over the floor?" and I was just so shocked I said yes he might a little? I mean, I'm definitely NOT one of those moms who leaves a mess on the floor... I literally clean up the floor before I leave! Anyways... so he comes back again after 5 min and says that I can't serve any outside food in the restaurant. So I asked if he was talking about my homemade baby food and he said yes, you are not allowed to bring food for your baby because it is against the law?! Um I've been to many places in Madison and given homemade baby food to my son and I've NEVER been told this comment. SO i asked him then I can't give him formula either? And he said no, so I said then how can I feed my baby?! And he says "Thats why its difficult to travel with a baby!" AND he said all this with a straight face!! I will never be going back to K peppers, they are racist (against koreans, I am korean) and outright rude! PS. I am korean and the korean "fusion" food there is ok, not the best. read more

I guess that "fusion" is a good way to say that "we don't know what we're doing" This is overpriced Korean street vendor food, the only con-"fusion" is why we should pay entree prices. I guess that people enjoy the experience of something new keeps them in business. I would only suggest that they make this a Korean BBQ and do justice to their menu. read more

I've got to highlight this place in a review, in the hopes that Yelp fosters good word-of-mouth. I've had lunch here three times, and dinner once. It has become one of my favorite places in the Madison area. I'm concerned for its future because the place is usually three-quarters empty. One reviewer noted robust carry-out activity, so I hope that's what keeps K Peppers thriving. It is rather tucked away under Barriques' shadow, so I doubt it's getting a lot of drive-by traffic. And as others have pointed out, the decor and ambience is average. But it's the food you'll want to come for (and ultimately come back for). For appetizers, avoid the curry croquettes . . . the dumplings, though, are great. What's nice is that they bring out small samples of Pajun and Kimchi (and, inexplicably, potato salad) whether you order appetizers or not. This is the case for both lunch and dinner. For entrees, you've got one major choice . . . whether you'll get the Bulgogi (Korean BBQ) or not. If you elect not to go the spicy meat route, you've still got some great choices, including heartwarming noodle dishes and the amazing-looking (I have yet to order it) Bibimbap. The Bulgogi, though, is fabulous . . . go for spice-level 3 if you can and enjoy the burn. I can't imagine what 5 must be like (inedible?). One final note: if you have a head cold and it's a frigid winter day, go here for lunch and get the Ramyon noodles with the Bulgogi on top. Not only will it clear your sinuses but it will warm the cockles for the rest of the day. Just wish this was on the dinner menu as well. read more

I moved to Madison recently after having lived in bigger east coast cities that have many Korean restaurants. I love Korean food and consider it my favorite. Having been very disappointed by the other Korean restaurants in town, I was very excited to read the reviews about K Peppers. It did not disappoint! My fiance and I got excellent service and the food was authentic and delicious! We both ordered the bulgogi (he the pork and I the beef). The sauce for the pork was perfectly spicy and everything tasted very fresh. It was so good, I ordered a jab-che to-go so I could have it for lunch the next day (it was great too). To my surprise the owner of the restaurant came out himself to tell me how best to reheat my food the next day for maximum delicious-ness! K Peppers has quickly shot up in the ranks of my favorite Madison restaurants. We will be back often! read more

Website: http://www.k-peppers.com/ Since the first time I was here, I've started developing an strange craving for kimchi thanks to them including a small serving with my entree. Now, at least monthly, I stop by to pick up some Kimchi Jjigae (a kimchi soup with tofu, and pork or tuna), and my wife thinks I'm obsessed (she is right). They also started including kimchi as a optional flavor for their Korean fried rice. The fried rice version isn't spicy, but the soup certainly can be! (edit: no more Kimchi fried rice as of 1st quarter 2012 - bring it back please!!) For any of their spicy dishes marked by a pepper on the menu (the Kimchi Jjigae is one of these), you can select the spiciness level from 1 to 5. I made the mistake of of ordering it at a "3 spicy" the first time I had the Jjigae, and it tasted great but was a lot hotter than I was used to. Nothing like saying "this tastes soooo awesome!", while your face is red and your eyes are watering. I've graduated from a 1, to 1.5, to 2 spiciness now. Point being - this seems to be a great destination for hot heads. For the other parts of their menu, I've enjoyed various appetizers. And I really like that they include a lot of little plates of kimchi and vegetables and whatnot with the entrees. You get to taste a bit of everything. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that I wish their prices were $1-2 lower. They do have takeout, which I use regularly. 10-15 minutes between calling and picking it up, so that's nice. They also use some kind of third party delivery service (that I haven't tried) that a lot of other establishments on that side of town use - if you're looking to get it at home. The delivery service tacks on some fees however. UPDATE: straight2yourdoor.com If you're looking to sit down and eat, I wouldn't worry about timing. It's been pretty dead (even empty) when I've been picking up takeout recently. Which is a shame because they have really good food. I hope they don't close because I need my kimchi fix. read more

I was super excited to see a Korean restaurant open near my neighborhood. It's a small space for a sit down restaurant, but the atmosphere is cozy. Korean food may be my favorite cuisine and K Peppers does a great job in serving authentic dishes. They also let you pick your level of spiciness (1-5) and it's one of the few places where order it at the extra spicy level actually packs enough heat for me. I recommend the pork bulgogi, although it can get messy with the lettuce wraps. I've also had the bibambap and it was also tasty, but the portions were smaller than other Korean restaurants. I'm not a big eater, but it's rare for me to actually clear my entire plate. Most recently, I tried one of their spicy seafood soups. It was fantastic and tasted even better reheated the next day. The only complaint I have is that the prices were high for the portion size. It may be better for lunch, but they only serve that Monday through Friday. Saturday lunch is dinner menu only, which kind of make you feel like their trying to chisel a little extra out of you because it's the weekend. I'd rather see them lower the prices to match the portion size or increase the portions to match the price. I think fans of Korean food won't mind the price due to the high quality of dishes, but more casual diners might find it a little overpriced. I hope they make it, but I think they may be asking for too much out of the local diner's pocket to be a huge success. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. The staff was attentive and friendly. We started with hot tea (Chinese black tea and a green tea) and the rice and bean curd appetizer. The appetizer was light and tasty. I can't remember the name of my dish, but it was beef, green onions, egg and glass noodles in a beef broth. Absolutely delicious. I went for a "3" on their spicy scale, it was perfect. My partner had the pork bulgogi, also wonderful. I enjoyed the banchan, especially fried vegetables with spicy sauce. I wish I lived closer, I would eat here all the time! read more

On a business trip in WI and wanted to try something different for supper. I definitely found a great type of food that I have managed to miss until now. Korean food may replace Thai as my favorite Asian food. I had the kimchi jjigae which is a kind of cabbage stew with onions and lots of other wonderful veggies. I had the tuna but could have chosen pork. The tuna was wonderful and the soup brought together so many wonderful tastes and textures that I will definitely be searching for Korean food when I get back home! I began the meal with an order of spring rolls which were crispy as few restaurants can accomplish. Service could not have been better. If you are in Middleton, Wi and looking for some awesome combinations of subtle spices, warm and friendly service and an enjoyable evening, you should definitely try this place! read more

Came here with my Korean cousins. I have been on a huge Korean kick over the past few years, and am making Korean at home. Sometimes, its just great to have someone else make it. This place doesn't disappoint. Its not really "fusion," though I suspect they put that there to entice people not used to Korean food. My wife and I have gone several times. Service is good, but its usually just one waitress. I've been there only for lunch. The prices are a little on the high side but nothing extraordinary. You can't go wrong with the bulgogi or tofu jigae. You can alternate the spiciness as approrpiate. While it can't compare to true barely-english-speaking Korean restaurants in major cities, it is a very good restaurant especially for Madison, and a great place to learn Korean cuisine, which i can summarize as sweet and spicy (to a degree). Currently K Peppers is our favorite restaurant here in Madison.... read more

It's billed as "Fusion Korean Cuisine" and while I don't really see the fusion here, I consider the non-fusionness a good thing. Good food here. Many of the items are what you might see at scattered restaurants in Koreatown, and everything I've tasted has been reasonably good to very-good. The menu's not huge but that's fine; what they do they do well, I think, which is how the best Korean restaurants generally swing. And if you want spicy, you get spicy. They have a scale of 1-5, and at most places I get 5, but here I got 3 and that was hot enough for me. 4-5 would be even hotter. My favorite is the spicy beef soup (listed in Korean as "haejangguk" although it's not the usual variation of haejungguk I've had at other places, no matter, it was still good. Try it if you're hung over.) My sister got the stone pot bibimbap, and I was pleased to see fernbraken and bellflower root, which most bibimbaps in America lack. They also had yangnyeom chicken, which is chicken in special sauce with sweet potatoes and peanuts. I might try that next time if I'm rich. Speaking of, what I don't like are the prices, which I take off a star for, and the decor, which I don't really take off anything for but feel like mentioning. Decor = they try a little bit *too* hard. It's more or less standard Korean restaurant looking, but fancy in a few odd ways. I think of it as Americanized decor and service.The prices for menu items range from upper-end-of-average to a-little-ways-off-the-deep-end. Yes, the quality is good, but slightly less good for the price, and the portions aren't huge. Hot tea and sometimes sikhye (sweet rice drink) are served free at most Korean restaurants. Here tea's an extra $1.95, which irritates me, and that sikhye stuff at the end of the meal is $2.95, though I'll let that one slide since I don't prefer it anyway. Then refills on side dishes (of which they don't give you a lot to begin with) are an extra 25 cents each -- while that's reasonable, you get free refills at most Korean restaurants. The side dishes also try a little bit too hard, in my opinion. The napa & radish kimchi were good, but the broccoli didn't need to be breaded & fried (esp. since it was kinda cold), the pancake had too many extras in it and the potato salad was a bit too sweet, though the cherries were a nice touch. Maybe lay off the rest of the sugar in that My other gripe: they don't have brown rice. :( Three and a half, but I'm rounding up since the food quality is good. read more

They had a lot of vegan options, and everything was delicious. Only down side is they do not sell wine by the glass (was told they were dumping too much out), so by the bottle only. Since I was there alone, that was a bummer. read more

My wife and I are unfamiliar with Korean cuisine. We love Thai, Japanese, Chinese and a good American steak from time to time. Looking for a new spot, we found K Peppers on Yelp. We checked the menu and thought it looked interesting. We came in as it opened on Saturday. We were the 1st to arrive. It's appearance was cozy, but adorned minimally. t least the walls weren't white and it's clean. After a few minutes, other couples started to pour in (all Asian -- a good sign). The sampler looked so good on Yelp we had to order it there. Everything was good, but the potato croquettes stood out. They were so delicious. The topping is mayo and ketchup -- the only condiment that would have been an improvement would have been a sweet barbecue sauce instead. We ordered the squid and shrimp bulgogi (3* Spice Level) + shrimp and bacon bibimbap (in stone bowl). Both dishes were amazing and balanced each other quite well. The bulgogi was sweet and spicy with very tender squid, while the bibimbap was more earthy and textural (the shrimp were tiny, but tasted fine). They did serve four bonus mini-dishes with the main courses. Outside the kimchi, they were mediocre. The worst was a store-purchased potato salad with some dried cranberries thrown in. Why bother? We do plan to come back. The food was delicious, it did not cost too much and service was good. Most importantly, it helped us appreciate a new cuisine. read more

Wonderful place with the owner/manager working his butt off. He was the only server on a Friday night, so it obviously took a bit longer to get our food. However, we ordered an appetizer and small complimentary samples are provided for each table. That kept us entertained while food arrived. For being a busy Friday night, our food was made correctly and was delicious. Nice to see someone put his heart and soul into his work. read more

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It's really good. Definite emphasis on fusion. The kitchen seems to be having fun and in a good and interesting way. I'd generally skip the appetizers. read more

Pork bulgogi is good. Food is spicy. 3 star, for example, means heat. read more

This is a cute fusion restaurant tucked away in the corner of a commercial plaza. The area is nice, with plenty of parking, and it is a short walk to other establishments in the area for after-dinner drinks. Service was prompt and light hearted, and the atmosphere was welcoming. While the menu does have distinctly Korean fare, I think the preparation has more emphasis on the fusion. This might be a good place to introduce a friend to Korean cuisine - the flavors are non-threatening and should be familiar to the western palate - though I would recommend ordering family style to get the most out of your experience. I don't think it's likely I'll be back here because I think the prices are a bit high for what you're getting food-wise. But, I wouldn't protest loudly if I was part of a group that really wanted to come here. What's not to like about miso soup? read more

We had Korean Pancake and pork dumplings for starter. The pancake wasn't bad. The dumplings were cold and bland. Felt like it was heated up from frozen dumpling bags. For main course, we ordered a beef bulgogi and a tofu bibambap. We were not impressed with both. The sides served with the meal were okay but had very tiny portions. The place is too expensive for the food it serves. I am not impressed at all. I have had better Korean food in Madison read more

K Peppers - Here's our spread - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My favorite food and place in all Wisconsin. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes. The place is always clean and the staff is very friendly. I Was there for valentines day last year as well and it was a great idea going there! I will keep going there and highly recommend it to anyone. read more

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