KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Visiting from out of town and was craving some Hot Pot and walked in on a Tuesday night. There was no wait and I was greeted quickly and attentively. All you can eat plus tip cost me $40. I got the first listed broth on the menu as suggested by the server and I was very pleased with the flavor. The meats and vegetables were served at the same time as my broth so I did wait a minute with food on the table while the broth heated to a boil. There is a sauce bar on the front of the restaurant with a variety of tasty sauces. The quality of the food did not meet my expectations though. The server did leave me drink-less for a bit. And when I left the restaurant my entire clothing stunk of grease. Overall good place but this is just what I experienced here.

Had a awesome time for the most part! The food was amazing and quick to come out after you say what you are looking to cook. The only downside I have is when I went with my husband we were mid cooking when a worker, not our server, would walk by and turn off our grill. At first we didn’t know it was turned off and we noticed after a while our pieces of protein wasn’t cooking all the way and then noticed our grill was off. This happened 4 times! By the same worker, it was to the point he did it anytime he walked by our table and it was super frustrating as we just wanted to enjoy our experience and eat properly but we have to wait longer to make sure our food was completely cooked. Which I feel some meats were undercooked cause we kept having to turn our grill back on. Other than that our server, Xavier, was super sweet and very helpful. I would love to try this experience again but maybe a different restaurant where the worker doesn’t play with our grill.

Alexa had shown and taught us how to Kpot properly, with her teaching us about the menu and checking up on us every so often, she was a great server to have! The overall atmosphere and friendliness of the staff is a great place to host a birthday or take your date, I highly recommend it!

We came get to get Hotpot and it didn’t disappoint! Our server Rocky was amazing and funny! They were really attentive and made sure we were good the whole time. I got the Szechuan spicy as my broth base and it definitely isn’t for the weak. They have a great selections to choose from when it comes to meat, vegetables, seafood, sides, and noodles. The Thai tea boba was phenomenal! They even have a tiny “buffet” were you can get all the sauces you want plus and other sides and desserts. My only “complaint” was that my warmer/cooker to keep my food warm kept turning off on its own. But other than that, it was all good!

Went sunday afternoon with a party of 7..Restaurant was pretty busy. our server wes did a great job explaining to us everything since we were first timers there. We all did the AYCE bbq and ge would come around frequently to ask us if we wanted to order more. 2 hour time limit is more than enough time to get your fill. Would definitely go back and will check out the new location in live oak once it opens since it will be closer to where I live.

This is not my first time doing Korean BBQ, but it was my first time at Kpot and I can truly say it has been my absolute favorite when it came to the quality and options of the meats. I also loved the ambience and the decorations. It wasn’t too loud or overwhelming. My only recommendation would be to improve the bar area. I have seen others with better appetizer / dessert options. Lastly, I can say that I really enjoy the fact that I was able to get on the waitlist through the Yelp app ahead of time so as soon as we arrive, we got seated. Morgan took really great care of us and was kind. If possible, I would ask for her again when I return.

Our server Rocky was amazing! She was with us all the time giving us recommendations and she brought her sauce. The food was delicious and I went back home with a smile and thinking about to go again with friends. I create my own sauce at the sauce bar. The only think I don’t like was that I spend $13 so my 4 years old eat fries and one popcorn chicken. I think that is not fair. Other than that… amazing place.

Rocky was AMAZING at KPot! 🥢✨ She was so friendly, attentive, and made our experience unforgettable. She explained everything so well and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Her positive energy and kindness truly made our meal special! 🍲💖 If you're lucky enough to get Rocky as your waitress, you're in for a treat! 🌟

Fave spot for Korean BBQ! Worth every cent! I love the variety selection that they have plus the sauce bar that also has sides and desserts! Brought our friend for the first time for his 30th birthday today and Alexa made it a great experience!! She was so patient with the questions he had on the menu and was so friendly to our table! Made our night with her personality and attentive! We share an inside joke now haha. Great vibes all the time at kpot :)

10/10!!! Such a cool experience and the food is delicious! Staff was also very friendly :)

Food was great, service was fast, and the waitlist was pretty accurate on the yelp app.

We had soup. Good variety of veggies and meats. Waitress was great. Loud but still a nice restaurant.

It is MUCH bigger inside than it appears. The wait can be insane so check in on Yelp even if you think there is no wait. We saw no wait, decided to just go, got there and the wait had become an hour. Expensive but the food is never-ending. We loved everything but the shrimp, they were mealy. Atmosphere is fun. The place is very clean, which is not always the case at KBBQ places. Hot pot was our favorite part. You can choose just the grill or just hot pot, or both. Great service. They even serve soju.

Reservation are a must and all of your party must be there to be seated cause each table gets 2 hours. We always have friends who are late so we figured this out the hard way having to wait on them. All in All food was great and our waiter too. They bring you the meats you want to cook for your table. It was fun !!!

I don't know how I feel about this place being "Korean" at least authentic "home cooked" feel because if you're Korean this may not feel or taste authentic. At least that's what my (Korean) mother in law said. It's confusing to order, the "panchan" is at a buffet style area. Lunch and dinner menus vary fyi. We did both hot pot and bbq but it was too confusing when ordering so next time we're only doing bbq. Ambiance is lively, busy and the aesthetic is fun and modern! Overall good experience, giving it another try at a different location.

Been to Kpot in Indiana and Maryland. This location was convenient and easy to find. Parking is a bit off since the lot located in front is small and primarily disabled parking. However, you can park across near the Peter Piper Pizza or behind the building. We came near lunch time and it was very busy, yet we were seated quickly. Ordering with our was easy and our server was nice. We opted to do only the hot pot, so they take your drink order, meats, and veggies. You go up for your sauces and any other hot foods they have available. You can add on Korean bbq for another $5, however we did it last time in Indiana and it was too much for us. The soup options were plentiful, meat was good quality, and good sauce options. Everyone gets their own pots and are able to add whatever they'd like into it. My mom and I ordered the spicy soup base and opted to order the pork bone broth to lessen the spice. Overall, the flavors are great and we left happy/full. Would def come again to try kbbq next!

Kpot is the perfect spot if you want to enjoy great food and fun music. We went for my husband's birthday. We frequent Korean bbq places but it was our first time trying the Kpot. Everyone was accommodating to our four and one year old kids. I personally enjoyed the buffet of dipping sauces, and the recipes they had suggested. We're definitely going back in the future! Ps. They do sing Happy Birthday with their mascot, and give you a little teddy Bear if you're celebrating your birthday there.

LOCATION: Super nice location. A safe area on the North side of SA, right off of IH-10. Easy to get to and the inside has always been spacious and clean, as well as aesthetically modern. FOOD: Good food, similar tasting to many other Korean BBQ places. You typically will grill it yourself, which puts some responsibility on you, but they have cooked plates as well. Bulgogi is great and my go-to. The one thing I especially enjoy is their buffet-style side table where you can pick up sauces, sides, and even French fries or chicken tenders. A pretty unique element that makes the experience even more customizable. OVERALL: Super cool place that I would recommend, especially if going in larger groups or events. Good food and a plethora of options so almost anyone can find something to their liking.

Good experience and had a good time but not sure if I would come back. Nothing unique about KPot compared to other Korean BBQ restaurants I've been to. You have your choice of hot pot or bbq. We chose to do the bbq. We tried the garlic chicken, ribeye, angus, shrimp, pork belly, short ribs, kobe, and bulgogi. We ordered bok choy, zucchini and corn. I know we have to cook the meat ourselves, but there was no seasoning. Aside from the salt and pepper that was on the table. They do have a sauce bar which does have some appetizers and an assortment of different sauces to dip with. I'm surprised there was not a ginger sauce. The sauce bar area is a fire hazard waiting to happen. On one side is the sauce bar which was packed the whole time we were there. And right across there are employees who are cleaning dishes. There is no space whatsoever in that area. Our waitress was very helpful, and I liked that she came and changed the grill mid meal. The pudding cups are left out at room temperature. Pudding contains dairy which is supposed to be refrigerated. This is unsafe and a health hazard leaving dairy products out for long periods of time at room temperature.

Such a fun spot!! My niece really wanted korean bbq. I did a quick google search for korean spots near Fort Sam Houston military base and this place popped up. Definitely an upbeat, cool vibe. We already plan on coming back with family. Service was great, it was our first time here and our waitress was kind enough to explain how it worked. She also explained the $13+ charge if we ordered too much and couldn't finish what we ordered. Food: fresh and delicious. I loved the sauce options, definitely added to the flavor of the meats we got. We tried the beef bulgogi and shrimp. We would have ordered more but we got full off of the sides. We will definitely be back. We paid a little over $72 dollars for the both of us (all you can eat). Felt worth it especially for the quality of food.

One of the best K BBQ experiences in town. Alexa was super fun and a great waitress and host. We will definitely be coming back to see her and eat here. Great place to be. Get in the list with at least an hour or so advance and you'll be good.

Thanks to their friendly and knowledgeable staff, My family and I had a fantastic experience at Kpot. You can choose between hot pot, BBQ, or both for a $5 upcharge. The selection of meats, seafood, and vegetables was impressive, and the variety of base choices for the hot pot was a highlight. There's also a sauce bar with sauces, desserts, and extras, which we love so much. We opted for the hot pot and BBQ, and our server was attentive, ensuring our BBQ plate was replenished frequently. The food was delicious. Although this wasn't my first Korean BBQ experience, it was my first time at Kpot, and I can honestly say it's now my favorite for both the quality of meats and the variety of options. The ambiance was also great--comfortable and well-decorated, without being too loud or overwhelming. One small recommendation would be to improve the bar area, as I've seen other spots offer a wider variety of appetizers and desserts. However, the convenience of getting on the waitlist through the Yelp app beforehand was fantastic. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Lastly, our waiter from Guam took excellent care of us--she was warm and attentive and improved the whole experience. If possible, I'll definitely ask for her again on my next visit!

Came to KPOT for a friend's birthday. The service was amazing. The staff was very friendly and patient in explaining how the whole process works. The ambiance was inviting. They have a good variety of meat options to grill. Overall the food was amazing. Price is a bit high for dinner but worth it. Highly recommend coming here for special occasions.

It's soooo good and the atmosphere is amazing! It was my first time there and the staff were super friendly and really helpful with the menu!

Did not think we would actually spend 2-hours here, but we actually received the 15-minute warning. A very trendy ambiance of K-Pop vibes with a dominance of purple lighting throughout. The service was top-notch from the beginning to departing. From very warm greetings to very detailed explanations of the menu to what to expect from the experience. There a a lot of options from soup bases to a huge variety of selections off the menu. Recommend start off ordering very light and then pace throughout the meal or you are stuck with chowing down an abundance of extra food (or just pay the extra fees). This is an experience if you have never had shabu shabu. Enjoy!

Fun place to go and with all you can eat price it makes it a little of fun. Great lunch prices and they always keep the food coming.

This is not my first time doing Korean BBQ, but it was my first time at Kpot and I can truly say it has been my absolute favorite when it came to the quality and options of the meats. I also loved the ambience and the decorations. It wasn't too loud or overwhelming. My only recommendation would be to improve the bar area. I have seen others with better appetizer / dessert options. Lastly, I can say that I really enjoy the fact that I was able to get on the waitlist through the Yelp app ahead of time so as soon as we arrive, we got seated. Morgan took really great care of us and was kind. If possible, I would ask for her again when I return.

I'm a fatty. These are the only 2 pictures I took from KPOT! Sad I know!! The food was delicious, and we opted for the Korean BBQ only. Our server was friendly and explained the cuts and marinades. There is a seasoning bar open to all guests to make your own dipping sauces for both KBBQ and Hot Pot. There are other fried foods like sesame balls, and fried chicken. The time limit is 2 hours and that was plenty of time to eat stupid own pace and not fe rushed. The ambiance is cute as there's teddy bears all over - even the servers carry teddies on their lower backs.

Food was delicious as always with the enoki mushroom on the bbq! We tried the fishbowls with the soju and it was amazing! I see why they are so popular Definitely got the bang for your buck. Thank you Ty! Was a chill vibe for a chill night.

Excellent ambiance, food, service, and parking space! They also do 10% military discount! I came here with an initial booking of 15 that expanded to around 40 people by the end! My classmates and I just completed our week's field training, so quite a few of us were excited for this all you could eat Korean bbq. The staff were so kind and were able to accommodate all of us and sit us all near each other. In addition, they were able to do separate checks for all of us! I've been to several kbbq places and kpot (both in the dmv area and in Texas) are the best! They offer a variety of sauces that you can mix on your own, a few appetizers, and plenty of meat selections. The only downside for this kpot place, which I haven't experienced in other kpot places, is that the brisket here is so thick in cut. I wouldn't recommend the brisket from here but the pork belly and bulgolgi are up to par with the kpot kbbq standard. Will definitely return!

The wait was long. I went for my friends birthday dinner and we called ahead and had a large party coming in at 8pm and it was 9pm when we went to check in but they said it was a 2 hour wait... everything was so confusing because as we were all about to leave a text came in saying our table is ready. We stayed and ordered which this place is a cool concept. You order anything you want and cook it yourself to your liking. The cost was about $33 a person and my daughter who is 4 years old cost about $17. Cool experience but not something for kids because there is hot stuff everywhere and raw food. Would I come again? Probably not but glad I got to experience this.

Oh my goodness that was the most fun I have had in a long time for a work group lunch. Our server took fantastic care of our large party. She was so efficient! It was like the food came out as soon as we placed it. And our empty plates were gone in a flash. Let alone how cool the place looks inside. Everything tasted so good! We did hot pots and bbq. I don't thing I had 1 thing that didn't taste delicious. And the sides/sauce/dessert bar just put it over the top. The cucumbers were my favorite, but everything tasted delicious from there too. So I know where I can coming for my birthday....

I much prefer coming during the weekday off peak hours. But nevertheless, KPot is just an overall great place for Korean BBQ and hot pot. Service is always consistently friendly and my partner in crime and I have never felt rushed by staff.

I can see why this place is a local's favorite. It was very busy when we showed up but the wait time was minimal. The service was amazing and the staff seemed generally happy to be there. I was quite surprised that they had a two hour time limit. The server brings the check when you are close to that time. The food was good. If I'm in that area, I can see myself stopping by but not going out of my way.

The food is really good and the sides/sauce bar are also really good. I think there is a good variety for both food and sauces which is nice. I would prefer the hot pot to the barbecue but that's just a personal preference. The reason for 4/5 instead of 5/5 is because sometimes I think the service is a hit or miss. Sometimes the workers are really nice and come around often to take orders while other times, we are left waiting for a while to order more or to get more water. The inside is very bright and loud and I love the bear mascot that comes out during birthdays.

First time trying k-pot and they were very thorough and patient explaining all their options. Asked specifically for their best recommendations and the food did not disappoint.

This place is awesome, we had Anthony as our server and he was absolutely amazing, it was super clean and we went on New Year's Eve not as many people so it was really enjoyable, the food selection is amazing we absolutely grubbed out so happy to see a Korean bbq and hotpot with regular salmon as well besides just spicy salmon, also great to see Kobe beef and brisket included in the all you can eat and there not being a "premium menu" it really is all you can eat everything included they made it amazing as it was my bday

The food was great! I loved the food options, as well as the sauce options. One thing I would change is if they could fix the smoke issue from the bbq. You will leave smelling like bbq smoke!

Came here for my birthday for the first time and I was blown away. I love the idea of cooking our own meats on a grill. Reminds of hibachi Alexa has been very attentive and provided superior service. Food is really delicious. 100/10

My favorite Korean bbq place in the city. Meats are pretty good quality and they have a great sauce bar. Service was great and fast.

Came here for a lunch date on a Monday afternoon. First time here and the food is filling we ordered BBQ full menu and it was reasonable for what you pay for. Our waiter was attentive & helpful on the questions we had and really helped us avoid overeating and wasting food so I like the strategy the waiters/restaurant has.

Yes for the food! We did the grill and hot pot and wow it was great! The service was outstanding and crazy fast. Inside was clean and not Smokey. Would come back and bring the family.

Food was delicious! Service was excellent! It is loud atmosphere not because of music but because of everyone talking so if you don't mind that you will truly enjoy this place

Did some research before arriving so we knew we needed to put our names on a waitlist to avoid any long lines. Worked like a charm and our party of 2 was sat immediately upon walking in the door. Our server was fantastic (and it seemed those around us were as well). Each were very knowledgeable and are happy to explain how things run and give recommendations on their favorite dishes. We opted for the five dollar up charge to try both the hot pot and the grill together and I think that is a good deal if you can't decide on one or the other. However, if you need to choose one I say go for the hot pot! Certainly each of our favorite part, we opted for the miso and the Szechuan base (each person gets to choose their own). Both were fantastic and resulted in perfectly flavored and cooked items! I would warn you - the soup base spends most of its time at the table billowing steam right into your face. While this results in a free facial, if your order one of the spicy bases be prepared to have your eyes sting a little if you don't have enough wiggle room to move out of the way. The selection of items varies a bit wether you get the grill or the hot pot so choosing both unlocks some items that you can throw into either or. Some highlights for me were the spicy beef bulgogi, quail eggs, bok choy, and the udon noodles. All elements were fresh and tasty! But don't let your eyes speak for your stomach - they do warn you that any excess food not eaten will incur an extra charge at the end of the meal. There is a large offering of sauces, appetizers, and dessert at a buffet style bar which you can take as many trips to as you please, but I say avoid the fluff so you can focus on eating the foods brought to your table! The only reason for four stars and not five can probably be written off as personal preference. First, there is A LOT going on. From the hustle and bustle of guests, servers, carts, etc. making your way around the place takes big city street walking attention and confidence. For ambiance they also play K-pop videos which ads to the noise, apparent in the way servers need to nearly shout so you can hear them. Not the most terrible things and admittedly its a vibe, but if you are an anxious person, it may be a bit overstimulating so that is something to consider. Additionally, our server was truly friendly and great but in a very odd turn of events she often would throw our food onto our grill for us to "speed along the cooking process" I understand you have a two hour limit (which we were not anywhere near) and they aim to get people in and out, but half the fun of Korean BBQ is getting to cook items yourself. Plus, I have a very specific preference on not cooking my red meat too much and by the time she was done shuffling items around the beef I was most excited to try was already far too overdone for what I would have wanted. On top of that, since there were only two of us we were cooking items in smaller portions rather than a whole plate of each item so that we could try things bit by bit to avoid eating an pile of straight beef cheek before moving on to the next thing. Not enough to hamper the entire experience, just a thought! All in all, I can definitely see myself returning, a fun experience to have with friends!

Food was great service was great would definitely go back. Our server was kind and willing to go over everything

Maybe I shouldn't be allowed here. I tend to burn everything to a crisp at home, and sure enough, our waitress brought out several new grills for me. But it was an amazing experience. Wonderful and patient waitress that explained the first time, amazing portions, variety like none other. The vibe is cool. My kpop fan kid was enjoying the scene and getting to explain things to me, such as the music videos and what a pot really is or what desserts I was eating. It's all you can eat, so order as you finish, otherwise you'll be stuffed and trying to finish that last piece before you leave.

I love the theme of the restaurant being very South Korean. It is so much fun that they will come and sing happy birthday to you. We talked to one of the managers about our daughter that doesn't eat much food like that and he said he would definitely charge her even though she's an adult a child's price. I love all the selection of food. I love how we get to cook it at the table and spice it to our tolerance.

A fun place for celebrations and sampling Korean bbq and hot pot meals! you can choose one food style or pay extra to sample both. The meats and food comes out through the server while the sides and other smaller items can be grabbed from the buffet lines. I loved the dessert and also the fun atmosphere. If you have a birthday, they will also come and sing to you.

Negatives and tip: The wait to get in this place is insane! Make sure you reserve online before going and check-in, inside to confirm your online spot or you won't keep your reservation. Seafood is not "cleaned" shrimp etc has waste line and shells still intact. Positives: They are well staffed with all staff working as a team to insure a good experience. Definitely a place to celebrate your birthday as they do a special recognition and gift for the birthday person. Large variety of fresh everything on the menu and in the sauce/app/dessert bar. The BBQ option was fun to try. We all preferred the hot pot and will stick to just that next time. If you filet them on Instagram they give the whole table free ice cream and if you do your "best dance" for your server they will give you a 10% discount.

This place impossibly seems bigger on its inside than its outside. And my stomach felt bigger on the inside than on the outside after eating here. It was my birthday so I was gifted a cute little stuffed bear. Real down place that loves to party.

First time experience and this is a pretty cool spot! The hot pot was my favorite, for the Korean meat we ordered so many and forgot what was what. I would recommend to order small at first so you know what you're eating, or they could put little signs on the meats. Also full disclosure they have a lot of extra fees, if you order too much and don't finish it they charge you, which is kinda weird bc they charge you for buffet? Over super cool spot!

One of the few places where you can get kbbq and hot pot in San Antonio. It's not the best, but enough to fulfill your bbq and hot pot craving. If you're planning to visit during peak times, try joining the yelp wait list while driving here to save some wait time. The restaurant is pretty loud with a great kpop Playlist and people there for special occasions or groups. Birthdays get special recognition and they'll come out to sing to you. My main reason to come is because I wanted hotpot and there's only 3 spots in San Antonio to go to. As this was my second time, I knew to strategies my meal by focusing on meats and veggies so I'm not getting full off of anything else. Afterwards, finishing off with some Shumai and noodles is the perfect recipe! I ordered the kpot special broth which is Mushroom based. It was kind of bland and I enjoyed the miso base or szechuan better. For bbq, I ordered a ribeye then different styles of pork belly and short Rib. A good spot to share cultural experiences with friends! Plus, they have really cute kpot bears through out the restaurant and on the employees.

Great drinks! Super strong, pretty loud and Smokey but other than that amazing. Cook your own food as you go?

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!! I'm already scheming my next visit and trying to save up because it's pricey.check out the sauce after you order meat to get a better idea of what you need.All of the fried appetizers were great.Not to mention the pickled and fermented veggies like kimchi and pickled dikon. Some of our favorite meats included bulgogi and the pork belly.Order some rice add your meat and some kimchi and you have the best bite.There is K-pop playing and even a mascot that goes around for celebrations.We were celebrating my friends sobriety anniversary and she was given a cupcake to celebrate.It was such a nice touch.We will be celebrating here again.

Fresh vegetables and other ingredients. So good. AYCE! Service was quick and pleasant. A little loud, that we have to talk a little louder than normal speaking voice to hear each other, as it got more packed during peak time.

I went with my friends here around 5pm on a Saturday so it was understandably busy. Our server was okay at first but didn't bother to refill our drinks during our service and hardly checked up on us after the first 30 minutes. Mind you, these tables have a 2-hour time slot. Halfway through the service, we leave for 3 minutes to grab more sauces / dessert and once we come back, two bussers are clearing all our food INCLUDING the birthday "dessert" they just gave out to my friend for her birthday. We awkwardly stand there until they notice and ask if we were finished with our table which we responded with an obvious no as we had plates in our hand. Our server passes by and just says she'll be with us in a minute. She comes back and acts oblivious as to why we don't have drinks / any of our hotpot's (the hotpots cost extra for each person). She doesn't even apologize and just tells us she'll give us a '10% discount but don't tell anyone'. Very weird interaction considering this place is not cheap. The food was mid but the service was even worse. My first and last time coming here.

this was my first time ever trying kbbq in texas and i was not disappointed! the food was so delicious and i had so much fun experiencing this for the first time in this state! i usually try kbbq in los angeles and i would say it hit pretty close to being almost the same! the bulgogi beef was a favorite and i couldn't get enough of it! the service was pretty good, the only thing is the waiter was having to do most of the tables so we wouldn't see him as often as i would like to change our grill and to get refills. however, he did his best and i had a joyful time being able to taste all the different types of meats and veggies! the guide of how long to cook certain foods was really helpful. the area where you get to create your own sauces was such a cool concept and was really interesting to experience! unfortunately some of the sauces weren't all labeled so it became a bit confusing when i wanted to make something specific. overall, the restaurant was an experience i wont ever forget and i would enjoy going again with family and friends to relay how unique and exciting it is at kpot!