Purple rice from the cafe is amazing also has a great selection of asian ice cream…read more Bugolgi was delicious. Coming back soon to try more dishes. 5- stars!

It was good. Spicy…read moreSquid was great. No white rice offered...? Hmm ok. Spicy Pork was okay Spicy Rice Cakes were pretty good, but comes with a lot of sauce Side dishes were solid It is spicy - oh geez it hit me harder than I thought as I can usually handle spicy Korean dishes but whoa baby. But that spicy squid was very good and I will endure the pain to come back for more.

I've been here several times across the years. I've had good experiences with friends with both hot…read morepot and bbq. The staff is generally very friendly but you do most of the ordering via ipad at the table. I think this format is a lot easier and more efficient for both servers and customers for the most part. The staff is very helpful explaining things and pretty quick at changing out grill pans. I have noticed recently that not all of the food will come out and some things may not ever arrive especially after the first 30 minutes or so. Be sure to notice what things come out more quickly and try to stick to those for the best value.

A Fun, Hands‑On Adventure at KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Grand Rapids…read more On a cold Monday afternoon--December 22, 2025--I met my kids for an early dinner at KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Grand Rapids. My daughter had talked it up like it was the next big thing in the galaxy, so my son and I were ready to try this all‑you‑can‑eat mix of Korean BBQ and hot pot for the first time. We arrived around 4 PM and were seated right away. Our table was near the front door, which meant every time someone walked in, a blast of 33°F Michigan air hit us like the icy winds of Hoth. Next time, I'll ask for a booth farther inside--much warmer, and no need for a tauntaun. Cold air aside, the service was excellent. Our waiter and the food runners were friendly, patient, and very good at explaining how everything worked. They helped us choose broths, showed us how to grill the meat, and even suggested sauce combinations. Their guidance made the whole experience feel less like the confusing politics of the prequel trilogy and more like the smooth, confident training scenes from the original trilogy. We chose the full experience--both hot pot and Korean BBQ--and it was absolutely worth it. We cooked premium beef, pork, veggies, sausages, ramen noodles, rice cakes, and more right at our table. The grill sizzled like a starship engine, and the hot pot bubbled like a swamp on Dagobah. Cooking together made the meal feel interactive and fun, almost like we were on our own small adventure instead of just eating dinner. At first, it was easy to second‑guess ourselves. Was the beef done? Did we put too much in the broth? It reminded me of the sequel trilogy--sometimes a little chaotic, but still exciting and full of surprises. And no matter what, the huge amount of food meant we were definitely going home full. By the end, my hot pot was packed with ingredients, showing just how many options KPOT offers. The price for the three of us was about what you'd spend on a family trip to Disney, but the quality, quantity, and fun made it feel like a special treat. KPOT is a lively, modern place that's perfect for people who want a meal that's more than just eating--it's an experience. I highly recommend it for families, friends, or anyone who wants something different from the usual restaurant routine. Just remember: if you get seated by the door in winter, bring a jacket worthy of a Jedi on patrol.

The food here was just okay. The "appetizer" bar was empty and our server was clearly doing his…read morebest to request that it was refilled but it was never really full throughout our meal. There were multiple groups that came to do karaoke and the room isn't closed off which made it difficult to enjoy our meal. We asked our server to turn the volume down which he thankfully agreed to do.

I brought my boyfriend and his friends here for his birthday and it was really disappointing. I…read morewish I had read the recent negative reviews because our experience was very similar. Service was slow from the start. Our waitress didn't even seat us and expected us to find our table. We had to keep asking for basic things like menus, water, and our food/drinks, even though it wasn't that busy. The atmosphere felt off right away, and she seemed annoyed and inattentive the whole time. Other staff checked in on us throughout and they were nicer. The food was good, but the service completely overshadowed the experience. I've never had service this poor in GR, and I wouldn't recommend this place over any other Korean place in town.

Still a great spot to grab some Korean-inspired noms and your coffeehouse faves without reparking…read moreyour car. For me, it's a bulgogi burrito and a large Americano. Thin slices of sweet and savory beef, packed with rice and swaddled tightly in a flour tortilla. Comes with a tasty side salad. They might have been spread thin because several tables hadn't been bussed. I begged for a rag so I could wipe down a table. Figured it's worth pitching in for cravable flavors. :-)

One of the rare places that serves Korean food in Grand Rapids. Some of the dishes have been…read moreAmericanized (bulgogi burrito), but some dishes are still authentic to the Korean food I grew up eating. The sundubu jjigae (which is silken tofu soup) is exactly what I used to get when I was a kid growing up in LA. The side dishes (banchan) were kind of mid, but kimchi, fish cakes, and broccoli are exactly that: kimchi, fish cakes, and broccoli. Potato pancake was heavy on the mozz, but yummy and filling. We also visited for Poutine Week GR and they participate every year with a lot of fun different variations of a Korean-style meat with tater tots. Good spot for Korean food, but also a good spot for just a coffee and to study. Floor to ceiling windows in the main area to sit and work along with some more backroom seating that's not as sunny, but a good location nonetheless.

This was my first time at KCM and the food was SO good! I had the spicy kimbap, and I can handle…read morespice fairly well, but this wasn't overly spicy (most people could definitely handle it, although there is a kick). I also tried my friend's cabbage salad with black sesame dressing- the dressing does not look appealing but is SHOCKINGLY good! I'm glad I was with someone who had been before, because it was a little confusing, but you go in and order and take a number, and they'll bring you your food. When you're done, leave all your plates and things on your table and return the number to the front area, and they'll know you're done and go clear the table. They also have self serve water and will give you a cup when you order!

So so so so good. One of my favorite spots to grab a quick lunch or dinner in EGR. It's a bit off…read morethe beaten path from the main shops and restaurants on Cherry, but better than any restaurant on Cherry. Inside isn't the most sanitary place, but food doesn't touch the ground. Hire Katsu Curry is my favorite. Comes with some pickled veggies and a cup of miso soup. Decent prices, food came out quickly, and is set up with lots of seating. Street parking isn't hard to find either.

Emonae has changed a bit since they first opened - they took most of the grill tables out but still…read moreserve traditional Korean food. Nate and I met up with a group of Korean adoptees recently and had a nice time. The space was great for a larger group and we all had plenty of room to share since it wasn't busy. The menu includes several Korean dishes that you can't really find anywhere else in the area, like buldak, pan fried mackerel, pork belly stir fry, etc. It was tough to decide what to order because I LOVE Korean food! I went with the buldak (spicy chicken stir fry with cheese) and Nate got the dolsot bibimbap with spicy pork. We also had some appetizers to share - the fried dumplings and shumai. I loved the dumplings. They were super crispy and the filling was savory and tasty. The shumai were okay and cooked nicely, just not a ton of flavor for me. I was really happy with the buldak. The chicken was tender, it had plenty of melty cheese, and it wasn't super spicy. I've made this dish at home and you can definitely make it super hot! Nate and I both agreed that we liked the buldak better than the bibimbap. There is plenty of parking as Emonae is in a strip mall with some other restaurants. I will definitely be back to try more of their food!

Family enjoyed our first time back since they reopened. No more grills built in the tables, but…read moreit's nice to have an option for Korean food on this side of town. We had plenty of food splitting the bulgogi, Kalbi, veggie dumplings, and jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) with all of the banchan (side dishes). I love fish cakes! It seemed like there were only one or two people taking orders, cooking food, and serving. We didn't have to wait too long for food and it was a nice family dinner.

We were looking for someplace to eat on Easter. I've been craving Asian/ sushi and got it met…read morehere. I got the unagi bento box. I love unagi and this did not disappoint. It came with miso soup, unagi over rice, a pot sticker, veggie tempura, a shrimp tempura and edamame I was full at the end of the meal. My husband got the special cluck cluck bowl, which had spicy chili chicken, chicken fried rice and miso soup, he also got a taro bubble tea. The chicken was very flavorful with a mild heat to it. We were very satisfied with our meal choice, one of the top two meals over our weekend away.

Oppa has been on our list of Korean restaurants to try. It is actually a sushi restaurant with…read moresome Korean dishes on the menu. We came in during lunch time and it was not too busy. It is definitely a mom and pop type feel - the servers were also the ones preparing the food, from what I could tell. Since it was not too busy, we were greeted promptly and our food came out pretty quick. We tried the appetizer - Nikojume Tempura. It was deep fried mushrooms stuffed with spicy crab salad, cream cheese, and eel sauce. It was a heavy dish and very rich in flavors. I liked it but it was very filling before the main dish. We tried some Korean dishes - Bulgogi and Japchae. Both were very good with generous portions. Sadly, they do not do banchan (shared small dishes that come with most Korean meals). We truly enjoyed our dining experience at Oppa. They have ample parking. The restaurant is very clean. Staff was friendly and attentive. I would not say it's the best Korean food in Grand Rapids but it was still worthy of 4 stars. We will definitely try to come back and try some of their sushi rolls!

Ok there's crispy chicken and there's crunchy chicken. This is crunchy chicken. They were really…read morenice, but I think they forgot to make my order because I was waiting for about a half hour. They gave me a free drink so that helped. The restaurant was nice and clean. The chicken was fresh and hot and lemme tell you, there's nothing like it. The sauces were excellent and the chicken was juicy even though it was so crunchy. Highly recommend. Might be good to call ahead so you're not waiting long.

Amazing, amazing lunch spot. Service was friendly, quick and helped us decide what to order…read more Flavors were SO fresh and unique. We split the sweet and spicy tenders and bibimbop with beef. Everything was unreal and I could eat the pickled daikon all day. Laid back ambience with more of a lunch feel than dinner, but lots of space! We'll be back!

I love me my firefox chicken!…read more Even though it's a farther drive here than to Noori Chicken, I much rather prefer Firefox. If you are ordering online, try to order 5-10 minutes before arrival for the freshest chicken. I placed an order online and it was finished within 5 minutes.

The food was amazing. The mangu was fried crispy and flavorful. The chicken was nice white meat…read morechicken. Nice spice on the spicy garlic chicken, not too hot. Large portions. Not a long wait maybe15 minutes. It was busy on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm.

Super cute little neo Asian joint off the beltline that serves polished and tasty dishes every…read moretime. The reason I go is for their amazing sushi burrito (if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out big time). Only complaint (as usual) is the prices. A sushi burrito is $20, which is pretty steep for ONE item. It's all quality ingredients and a higher end joint which is fair, but it seems that other sushi spots are doing more for less. Overall though, excellent service and a great dining experience. You can't go wrong, just expect a $60+ tab for two meals and two drinks.

Loved the ambience here! We got a table a touch before 6:00 and within 15 minutes the entire place…read morewas swamped with a line out the door (always a good sign). Service was quick and friendly. Menu was huge with so many great options. My California roll was what you'd expect. The fried tofu appetizer with mushrooms was AMAZING. My husband thought the ramen was pretty good, but he said he'd try something different next time. Overall, impressed. We'll be back.