I brought my mom to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot because TikTok had a promotional price on the app -- and honestly, it turned into such a sweet little moment. It was our first time here, and my mom had never tried Korean BBQ before, so she didn't know what to expect. She ended up loving the buffet section and the menu, especially all the veggies and sides she could pick herself. They give you so much food, and the cook‑at‑your‑booth concept feels fun, interactive, and a little boujee if you lean into it. You just pick and choose from the menu, everything comes out fresh, and you grill it right at your table. I thought it was worth the price, even though I don't eat a lot -- as Calvin Klein once said, the key to looking young is staying slim. Okay Diva? Our server was super helpful and patient, especially with my mom since it was her first time. They explained everything clearly, checked on us often, and made sure we had what we needed without hovering. The broths were flavorful, the meats were tender, and the whole experience felt smooth and easy. KPOT isn't trying to be a Michelin star moment -- but it is giving generous portions, fun vibes, and a great intro to Korean BBQ for anyone who's never tried it. For the price, the experience, and the memory with my mom, it's absolutely worth it. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Very clean restaurant. Ordering was simple, loved the tablet ordering system. Server was attentive. Cuts of meat were good, broth for the hot pot was just right, I personally added more spice but I am a spicy lady. Husband and kids loved the bbq. read more

KPOT is easily one of my favorite places to eat, especially because you can get Korean BBQ and hot pot all in one place. Why choose between grilling your food and boiling your food when you can do both? The servers are always attentive and speedy, which is especially appreciated when you're ordering enough food to feed a small village. The sauce bar is fantastic, and I love that the sides are available on the buffet, along with some fried goodies. And then there's the ice cream cooler. Because apparently after eating your weight in BBQ and hot pot, the correct next step is dessert. Great food, great variety, and a fun dining experience every time. KPOT is definitely one of my go-to spots. read more

Really impressed by the quality of meat and expansive menu at KPOT! I think this takes the cake for my all-time favorite AYCE KBBQ in the area. The dinner option is honestly such a steal for the amount of excellent food you can get. For $35/person, you can order unlimited marinated short rib, hanger steak, smoked garlic pork belly, beef tongue, and so many more great cuts. Lots of veggie options and some seafood are available too. All of it looked and tasted great! There's also a huge buffet bar that I haven't seen in other KBBQ spots before. There's plenty of fruit, fried items (including a crazy good fried coconut sago balls that I've never had before), and desserts like full Melona bars. This means grabbing the banchan yourself, but I enjoy this to load up on my favorite kimchi items instead of waiting ages for seconds. The space is huge and clean, and service is friendly and fast. I also love the option to add AYCE hot pot for $5, though one option is more than satisfying. I'll definitely be back to try their hot pot since they seem to have a massive sauce bar with options (like my fave sha cha sauce!) that I haven't seen at other local spots. read more

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Food was really good, but we could have used a little more instruction. They did tell us how it worked, but when it comes to flavors, and what to do with all the sauces, that would be helpful to have more information, such as "You add xyz" to your noodles or soup. Or, you use these sauces to dip your meat in before or after it's cooked. That kind of stuff. The service was amazing and it's really cute inside. We had a great time. Kind of on the pricy side, but it is an experience too. read more

My friends love buffets, and for someone that has dietary restrictions buffets can be difficult. Luckily, we found this place! All of the gluten free items are clearly labeled on the menu, and there are tons of options! Many more than most other Korean BBQ places I've seen. The server was very knowledgable about my allergies and knew to keep my food separate from the others. She was also willing to change out our grill more frequently so there was no cross contamination. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed it here. We will definitely be back! read more

This is my favorite place to get hot pot. It's always busy inside and can feel overwhelming, but the staff is great and on top of everything. Food is fresh and I love their meats and broths. I also love their sauce bar. Beware their Szechuan spicy broth is HOT. read more

It's been a while since I had Korean BBQ and KPOT did not disappoint, it was awesome! The freshness, quality, and variety of options and fantastic service were some major highlights. I hope they maintain these standards over time and this could definitely become our go to spot... I'm so glad we finally stopped in :) We had a group of 7 and this place doesn't accept reservations so we decided to try for dinner on the earlier end- 645pm. When we arrived on Friday evening the place was already packed. I saw people waiting along the seating area near the bar. I was worried it might be a while. When I first spoke to the ladies up front they said for 7 of us, we could wait for one of the large tables that seats up to 10 ppl and has 2 grill areas in the table however that could be up to a 45 minute wait.... We all had come a bit hangry hoping it wouldn't take too long. After letting them know that it was probably not going to work for us, they said we could also take a smaller group booth that typically seats 6, and only has 1 grill but had zero wait time. We took that option without hesitation! I appreciated that they offered a solution to us, to prevent changing our dinner plans due to potential long wait time. The smaller booth worked out just fine for us, we are all friends and not afraid to throw some bows to reach for the meats lol. Having 1 grill with that many people was not ideal, but getting to eat right away, that was 100% ideal. And eat we did! The table opted for the AYCE KBBQ (it has to be all, so make sure everyone in your group came to eat!). We ordered every meat option (except chicken just due to it being basic) on the menu, and found there were a few favorites among the group-- beef short rib, spicy beef bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and smoked garlic pork belly. We did a few rounds of those items. We also really enjoyed the garlic shrimp, KPOT steak, salmon, jumbo shrimp and oysters. The meats were all tender and flavorful. We also really liked having the whole garlic cloves, mushrooms, onions, and pineapple. On the buffet everyone liked the chicken wings, fried shrimp, and various sides & sauces. We did not add the hot pot option (which was only $5 more with Kbbq dinner price) and I'm so glad. Our table was consistently jammed packed and there would not have been space for anything else. 6 of us ordered drinks from the bar, and found the bar menu was good. The old-fashioned cocktails were surprisingly good and we had 2 small bottles of soju for the table- lychee and peach. Those were a nice treat throughout the meal. From the time we opened up the iPad and placed our first order, the 2-hour window began and initially we thought we would be finished well before then, but we kept ordering more items and they came out so rapidly that time flew! We used up our entire time window no problem and left there feeling full but not overly full! It was a deliciously fun time! Our server was excellent, he was friendly and engaged with our banter in a fun way, he checked on us regularly, and made sure we had everything we needed including switching out grill plates a few times. We couldn't have asked for a better K-BBQ experience at KPOT. I'll definitely come back and have hot pot next time. read more

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Service good, food terrible, everything frozen except vegetables, 9 people one IPad take long time to order, walking in can smell the fishy , it's not the place to spend $600 and still hungry read more

Love the buffet and service here. The waiters are always super friendly and accommodating and solid about switching the grills. My favorite part about this spot is being able to make my own vinegar and soy sauce mixtures! As well as being able to garnish my hot pot or meat! read more

Hi there, I've been to Kpot 20 times or more, and I've always had a great time there with my husband. However, our last four visits have been disappointing. The staff mentioned that the meat-slicing machine was broken, which resulted in the meat being cut extremely thick. For hot pot, the slices were far too thick--one slice could easily have been cut into three thinner ones.and some time took so long to get meats slices. That said, the service, soup, and grill have still been good as always. I kindly suggest either fixing the meat-slicing machine or providing additional training for staff on slicing the meat properly. We hope that on our next visit, the thinly sliced meat for hot pot will be back. Thank you. read more

First time here and we loved it!! Totally worth the drive for us who live 40 minutes away... We know people who have recommended it the place to us. Kaizen was our server, the prep kitchen was busy so some orders took extra time... so he kept checking on our food and taking it to us. Food was yummy. We loved that the buffet was included , we opted for both hot pot and KBBQ Ice cream is also included!! And they have 3 flavors of margaritas We loved it, fun ambiance with cool photo ops in the entrance :) read more

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In town on vacay and wanted to try this place we found on here. Safe to say it was a success. We had a party of 10. Got seated pretty quickly. Place is nice and spacious. Our server, Quin (?) was great, attentive and very welcoming! This KBBQ/Hotpot is awesome. Best of both worlds. food was delicious, good quality meats. If you're in the area give them a try! read more

KPOT has quickly become one of my favorite AYCE spots. I love that I can enjoy both hot pot and Korean BBQ in one place, and the DIY dipping sauce bar is a huge plus. I love being able to customize my dipping sauces and sauce marinades. I'm usually not big on franchise Korean food, but this one fits the spot just perfectly. The quality of the meats was very good and noticeably fresh, which makes all the difference for an all-you-can-eat experience. The automated ordering system was interesting to me. It's basically an iPad where you can place your order at the table and it's very efficient. Efficiency is key, especially at a Korean Nall. You can eat restaurant because there's only a two hour limit for dining. For about $33.99 all-you-can-eat, it feels like a good value, especially for the amount of food and choice you get. Beware the weekend - there are long waits between 3pm to 8pm. Fortunately, our group went early in the day and only had to wait 15 minutes. read more

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Let's start with the bad - if you go on a weekend there will be a LONG wait. It was about an hour and a half from the time I put my name in to when we were sat (this was at 7pm). The good - great hot bar + kimchi. The meats were all delicious and came out of the kitchen pretty quickly. Fun spot for friends to catch up over some Korean bbq! read more

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We came to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot for the first time to celebrate my daughter, and overall it was a great experience. We ordered the hot pot + Korean BBQ combo, which was about $5 extra and absolutely worth it for the variety. The menu is extensive, and two hours is more than enough time to try multiple items. Our server Danny was excellent his attitude and energy were our favorite part of the experience. He even created a custom sauce for us that was sweet and nutty, which both my daughter and I really enjoyed. We came during happy hour (12-5 PM), and the ambiance and service were great. Everything felt modern, clean, and well-organized. The only downside for me was the strict two-hour time limit. Psychologically, it made me a little anxious since I'm a slow eater but realistically, the time was sufficient to enjoy the meal and explore the menu. Overall, we're giving KPOT a 4 out of 5 stars mainly because of the excellent service, wide menu selection, and overall experience. We'd definitely come back. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Good first time! Definitely different type of grill from the usual I've seen. They have a self serve for appetizers, sauces, sides, and desserts. Over all, the meats they had were good. We ended up upgrading our lunch to the dinner for another 8 dollars so we can get the short ribs. A hack my brother did with the mussels is get some butter and chopped garlic and put it on the mussels so it would melt as they were on the grill....probably my favorite thing we had!! Our server was very patient and kind and always refilling our water cups. The music definitely gets to you if you're listening..it's all country Christmas music lol. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

There's no such thing as multi-tasking. Your brain just quickly switches between tasks, which means you're not doing your best at any task. That's why when faced with the choice of BBQ, hotpot, or both- I chose hotpot and promised BBQ I would return soon. My first experience at KPOT was flawless. Wide array of meats, veggies, and seafood in a convenient individual hotpot. The sauce & condiments bar seemed to go on forever. My second visit for BBQ revealed some quality issues. The Short Ribs were cut paper thin (to mask toughness?), Finger Ribs were sinewy, and Pork Cheeks were sliced too thick to be palatable. I did like the Prime Brisket, Bulgogi, and Smoke Garlic Pork Belly so it was hit/miss. Consistency is salient though. They could get better Short Rib & put a per person limit on it if it hurts their bottom line. What was consistent both times was their business operations. Food orders came out in minutes. Empty plates were constantly being cleared. Water refills and grill changes, psychically well-timed. Workers were moving every second like it's Christmas week at LAX (in a good way). KPOT currently has over 100 locations in 36 states, bringing KBBQ & hotpot to people who think they can multi-task. Soon, the brand is coming to CA, and I look forward to stopping by for hotpot...or BBQ. read more

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I avoided this place because i'm loyal to PK but gave it a try and the competition is real. Lines were long but the hype makes sense. Rare to find snow crab and ribeye for that price. They had the usual faves like beef belly, brisket, ribeye, lamb, and a ton of random other things like tofu skin, an appetizer bar at the front, a dessert freezer filled with Melona bars. I especially appreciated how they had bowls and plates of all sizes lol. The amount of sauces they had were endless too. Order from an iPad for a streamlined experience. Definitely added this place to the regular roster. Great for bringing friends and family if you want a place they'll remember. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Snow Crab, Enoki Mushrooms, Miso broth, Ribeye, Brisket, Garlic Shrimp - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Wish I had one of these in my city! The atmosphere was so cool! Sat us right away, explained the easy ordering system and we got stated. We tried the bbq only. It's all you can eat and you have a 2 hour limit. Every meat was delicious! Sauces were endless. A few tables next to us got hot pot and the variety of items looks phenomenal. Next time I'm in Phoenix, this is going to be the first place I go! read more

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I really like that this place offers the best of both worlds -- AYCE hotpot and KBBQ (for +$5 more to get both). That being said, the quality on either one is understandably a little lower than its competitors who focus on one or the other. You get your own hotpot, which is wonderful, but it is a little more on the bland side. As for the meats, they were lower quality cuts in that the meat is tougher to chew, and there's more fat than meat with some of the cuts. Otherwise, it was a great experience. I love their sides that are self-serve and buffet style. They have a really good variety of sides, sauces, and dessert, which other places don't have. The sauce bar is really fun. As others said, the place is clean and music is not raging loud like some other places so it's more comfortable. Service was okay, would have to agree that they are not good at picking up empty dishes. In summary, this place has a little bit of everything in terms of food so you can appeal to everyone's taste buds! In my opinion, there is a little bit of quality in taste sacrificed, but definitely more variety! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We have visited twice now on Saturdays and I'm hooked. I'm impressed by the quality of the food for the price. Great friendly service both times. When you add food from the tablet it comes out in less than 5 minutes. The spicy broth with ribeye and veggies is my favorite. A+ read more

Went here for the first time and it was great. My friend and I had the BBQ, I'll have to return for the hot pot. Theres no way I could eat both! There's a pretty large variety of meats and seafood. So many sauces, desserts and sides. There is a 2 hr time limit which is normal. Food was fresh and service was great! I think this is pretty unique because it serves both hot pot and bbq. Definitely worth trying! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This place has really good food and it's great that you can get the best of both worlds with this place serving hot pot and bbq. The only thing that's just not for me is how the music and vibrant the vibes can be. Sometimes it's too loud where you can't really hear your party. Maybe I'm getting old? They have a good selection of meat, noodles, and vegetables. They also have some nice sides that seems to be all you can eat as well such fried chicken, fries, rice, and etc. read more

This is a solid spot to go to for hot pot and kbbq. I find it's a lot to manage to do both at the same time, so I prefer one or the other when I go. My favorite soup base is their healthy herbs one. It's really flavorful. The have plenty of options for meats and veggies. I like that they have a bar for desserts, sauces, and more. They also offer ice cream at the end of your meal. Service can be a little hectic if there's a bunch of people but they do try their best and they're all friendly. It's what you'd expect out of a hot pot/kbbq place. The number of birthdays that get celebrated there is a lot lol. So, fairly noisy when there's a ton of folks. read more

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It was a cool experience to have the best of both worlds. I enjoyed the hot pot more since there were tons of veggies, noodles, sides, etc. I really like that they have individual hot pot cooktop. They also have a bar for you to make your sauce, along with extra side dishes. I loved that they have desserts included for something sweet to end the meal. We came for lunch (21.99 + $5 for both options). However, I did wish there were more meat options as it was pretty limited. Overall, still a great place to try both kbbq and hot pot. The restaurant is huge and clean. Service was good for lunch time weekday as it wasn't as busy. read more

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The restaurant is nice with brightly lit decor and shiny exhaust vents everywhere, and the staff is also very nice and attentive. They even sing happy birthday if you have a birthday guest at your table. However the ingredients are a bit subpar and put a damper on the overall experience. You can choose hotpot, kbbq, or both, but this review is based on the hotpot only. The meats were cut fairly thick and a bit chewy, which is a big negative for the older crowd with dental appliances. I cooked some of the meat on the rare side and that actually made it much more tender. So pro-tip, cook the meat very rare if you want tender (but probably not for the pork). The cool thing is you get an individual hot pot and you can change out the soup if you want. The sauces were also really good and they post some nice recipes to try for your dipping mix. They add a standard 18% tip for parties of 6 or more. Overall a nice experience but don't get your hopes up on super high quality ingredients. read more

A few steak options were out of stock, which was a bit of a bummer, but overall the meat selection was still solid. It's a great spot to come with friends and cook together at the grill. The servers were super attentive and brought out the meats incredibly fast, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Server Quinn was great! They did a great job staying attentive and helping our group. Dined with a BIG party of 24 people (crazy) and made sure to arrive to 5pm to try and beat the rush. Entire party must be present. We split up on the 2 large dining tables (10 people), and 1 booth (4 people). Ambiance is stuffy. Wear clothes you don't mind carrying the smell when you leave. We all did hot pot only. Beef cuts was just OK. Very tough and chewy. Curious to see if the KBBQ meat cuts are better. I liked the Healthy Herb broth, especially after cooking all of the ingredients. Large selection of sauces and appetizers on the buffet table. Overall, I think the value is just OK, wished the quality of meat was better. read more

Pro-tips: Don't be afraid to use some of the hot pot items on your grill or vice versa! Highlights: I was really impressed by the service, the quality and the variety offered at K-pop. Compared to other all you can eat hot pot and barbecue places, KPOT exceeds in having the ability to order via the iPad and self servicing sides. The food comes out in a reasonable amount of time so don't feel like you need to over order everything all at once. Some food highlights for me are the hanger steak, jumbo shrimp, high mushroom and vegetable variety, oysters, and fresh cut watermelon. Lowlights: The servers are good about dropping off food, but not collecting empty plates from the table - we kept having to ask people to take plates away. We also had to ask for grill changes - not a huge deal, but it would be nice if they knew to check tables periodically and replace them as needed. There's a four minute limit in between iPad orders which again not a big deal, but sometimes we'd put in an order and submit and then someone decides they want to add one item and you have to wait four minutes regardless of how many items you had just submitted. Random, but I wish their dessert portions were smaller. I love to sample variety and there's no way to sample an entire melona bar lol. read more

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I've been wanting to come try this place out after a few of my friends were raving about it ! Finally got to come over the weekend ! When we walked in the place was not Smokey at all like other Korean bbq places. It looked very clean and had nice decor ! We decided to only do the Korean bbq and not the hot pot this time. The booth we got sat at was pretty big with plenty of room for our family of 5. They had a tablet where we can order the meat and veggies. There wasn't a limit of how many plates you can order at a time. Food came out within 5-10 min of placing the order. That was a plus ! They also had a buffet we can access where there were some Appetizers, sides, fruits, desserts and a sauce bar ! My most favorite meats were : Beef belly Kalbi Pork belly Our server was very attentive and changed our grill quite often. Which was super nice. The whole time we were cooking it didn't get Smokey at all. It was a great experience , will definitely come back again ! read more

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You must be hungry to enjoy this place and for it to be well worth the price you're paying. I came here on a Friday evening at about 7pm for a party of 3. We waited 40 mins to be seated. It's a nice trendy all you can eat place. You have the option of bbq and/or hot pot, $5 additional for both. We opted for bbq. They leave you with a tablet to order on your own. Waiters help each other many to bring the dishes to your table. A couple go around to check if your grill needs to be changed. They have a sauce, appetizer, fruit and dessert bar to serve yourself. Overall it was a good experience. Meats were tasty. read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came here for lunch based on a few recommendations and this hot pot/korean bbq place is a decent size place. All the staff members are very friendly and knowledgeable. We decided to do hot pot. You have the option to pick hot pot, kbbq or for an up charge, you can do both. You can also pay for dinner menu option if you want more food options. Place is very clean. Meat quality is not bad. I think I wanted more out of the quality, but for the price of it, it's really not bad for AYCE. I definitely would want to return to try out the kbbq. read more

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We got here around 8:15pm on Sunday evening and sat near the bar while we waited. Bartender was cool and even gave recommendations on what to order. We were seated around 8:40ish but were told we only had a limited time left to order. Our server was nice, went over how to order, and checked on us often. The place looks cool inside. There's a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce. They also have some banchan items, appetizers and desserts as well. We decided to do both hot pot and kbbq which is $36.99/person. Two of us chose Thai tom yum while the other two chose golden chicken broth. We all agreed that the broths were a bit bland and needed more flavor. My friends asked for another pot of the golden chicken and split that into their own pots. I liked that there are lots of sauce options. Veggies off the menu seemed fresh. Meat was ok. The hanger steak was tough and chewy. Wouldn't order that again. I liked the Kpot steak though. Also didn't like that we had a limited time left to eat. Felt a bit rushed. Portions from the menu are small so you have to order in multiples. Table space is limited so all those plates take up a lot of space. The cucumber side from the sauce bar was pretty salty. I was full so didn't get to try any dessert. Overall, we thought it was alright. Maybe it was because it was late and because we felt rushed. We may have to give it another try at an earlier time. FYI- I'm a bit biased when it comes to many AYCE kbbq place because I prefer non-AYCE kbbq place. So, you might like it more! read more

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Oh my word!!!! I've never been to a K pot place before and now I want to take everyone! Apparently, this place is different than most in their energetic atmosphere and walk through buffet. I love everything about it. We were given a tablet to order at our leisure but we're still checked on SEVERAL times. They changed our grill plate at least 5 times in the hour we were there, replacing it with a clean one. The buffet was simple which was actually really nice to not over do it. But I was most impressed with the price. Three of us friends went and split the bill and before tip, leaving STUFFED was only $45! It was the best. read more

Clean place, friendly staff, food come out super fast and delicious!!!!! Got seated fast and the server came and explain the progress and within 10 minutes the food already came out and we ready to go. A must try when you around the city. read more

We came here on Father's Day and got there a little before 4:30 PM to beat the crowd. When you walk in, there's a bar area up front and two buffet-style stations for sauces and sides. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, not bad at all. The hostess was super friendly and asked if we wanted Korean BBQ, Hot Pot, or both. Of course, we went with both! She took us to a booth, and we noticed there's a grill guide on the table, which is super helpful. They also give you a menu so you can check out all the options for both the BBQ and hot pot. A server came by, dropped off the grill and a dirty tablet, and walked away without saying anything, no smile, no instructions. We weren't sure what to do, so after waiting about 5 more minutes, we asked another server walking by if he knew who our server was. Turned out it was him! Thank goodness not the first guy. He apologized and explained he had to help another table first. No biggie, he was really polite and helpful once he got to us. He helped us choose a broth and showed us how to use the tablet to order. You can order up to 10 items at a time, and the dining time is 90 minutes. Everything came out pretty quickly and tasted fresh. Overall, it was a good experience, and we'd definitely come back. Really hope they open a location on the west side! read more

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The food quality was so good, I love this place! The meat is always so flavorful and I love the hot bar and dessert bar. Our server Richard was very good. The interior is very clean and new- my table had a wonderful experience :)! read more

This place was a lot of fun. We were a party of four and we opted for hot pot only. We were quickly seated by the hostess and our server came over to our table to greet us right away. We stopped by the buffet line first and grabbed some side dishes. I tried the fried rice and chicken wings. The fried rice had no flavor but the chicken wings were delicious! They were crispy, hot, and flavorful. Here we also grabbed sauces and spices for our soups. Once at the table we picked and ordered our meats and toppings on the tablet. Everything was delivered quickly by the servers. The meats were thinly cut and the veggies all tasted fresh. Service was great throughout our meal and our sever was attentive and friendly. The inside was cold which was nice since we were eating hot soups and the music was great. I will come back! read more

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Good ayce kbbq and hotpot place.Worth getting both hotpot and kbbq with alot of many different choices of meat cuts for both hotpot and kbbq. They used to have this in socal during covid but they moved to arizona after covid. read more