Great value AYCE hot pot and Korean BBQ located in the Bay Plaza Mall. I'm glad to see this regional chain is growing and doing well. $21-26/pp lunch for KBBQ and hot pot is an impressive economic feat and I wish them success expanding across the tri-state area. The sauce bar is wide, the protein selection is varied, the serve-yourself bar is mostly clean and hygienic, and they offer a range of both raw ingredients and hot prepared foods. Ultimately, the mushroom soup broth did have an artificial umami twang to it, the marinated meats are essentially all in the same abrasively sweet sauce, and the meats are generally quite low-quality fatty cuts. But that said, you get what you pay for. None of it is ideal, but it's also $26.

I recently had a great experience at KPot BBQ in Bay Plaza Mall! This place truly exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is cozy and nostalgic, reminiscent of a hometown mall where you can just unwind and enjoy. KPot BBQ is tucked away in a spacious corner of the mall. They offer a unique buffet-style dining experience where you choose your own ingredients and cook them right at your table. It's not just about BBQ - they have a variety of options including fries, chicken wings, and other tasty appetizers. Make sure to try their fantastic fried rice and don't forget, you can create your own dipping sauces on the side! What impressed me the most was the affordability without compromising on quality. The prices are incredibly reasonable given the wide selection and delicious flavors. My friends and I went there after work and we were absolutely stuffed by the end of it! The meat was tender, the marinades were flavorful, though not the best BBQ I've had, it's definitely one of the best deals around. I do regret not taking more pictures - I was so engrossed in the food! But trust me, if you're looking for a fun and affordable dining experience with plenty of customization options, KPot BBQ is a must-try. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a great meal, this place won't disappoint.

As soon as you walk in, you notice the dim lighting with blue background lights. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait, the place was packed that Saturday. Our server was really pleasant and friendly. I enjoyed the options of choosing between hotpot/ Korean bbq or both. The only downside is the area to go pick your food is very small. So when it's packed, it's hard maneuvering around everybody and plates are super small. If you're anything like me (I don't like certain foods to touch) juggling multiple plates can be an issue. Overall enjoyed the food way more than expected.

We stopped in for a friend's birthday! The service was incredible, and the waiters were all super friendly. They brought out a big fluorescent sign for my friend and arranged a few desserts from the bar for her. Really appreciated the effort that the staff put in to make her day special :) The food was delicious! Expect to be smelling very fragrant after your meal haha. There was a good selection of marinated meats and seafood, and everything seemed fresh. It was a bit pricey for a weekend lunch, so I'd recommend going in during weekday lunch hours for a better deal.

10/10 I didn't expect this! My sister dragged me here for a family dinner and WOW was I blown away. My previous experiences with hotpot gave me a bad impression, and visiting here completely revamped that. Firstly, the soups were all so flavorful and delicious. The assorted selection of meats were great, and there were so many sauce options too. I didn't expect any of this from a hot pot place located in a mall. Our waiter, Kevin, was such an amazing staff member. He checked on us often and made sure everything was perfect. My water cup was always being refilled and the soup bowl was never left low for too long. His recommendations were lovely and he made us very comfortable. I especially loved the seafood soup, and funnily enough the chicken wings were amazing (shoutout to my baby brother for telling me to try them)! I wish this restaurant had a better location in the mall so that it can get the attention it deserves. I plan on coming back with my partner because she has to try this! Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 6/5

Today was a very first time I've try dining this way it wasn't experience for those who don't know you cook your own food. That being said the food was delicious. Our waitress was Zine (pronounce like wine with a Z). Please ask for her she, she's amazing. I had the healthy herb soup base with udon noodles delicious along with some garlic shrimp some spicy fish along with the fried rice really good the price is amazing you can't beat it really, and it was during happy hour so we had a couple of martinis, watermelon, martini, and a watermelon margarita which were delicious. This is a great idea for a date because it gives you time to spend together and you have to talk to each other and you get to see if he can cook or she can cook or at least if they're willing to try go check them out.

This place was amazing!! It is in the mall which was nice because there was a 45 minute wait on Saturday. We went to shop around before we got a text to be seated. We were seated promptly and told about the experience. The waiter we had was super nice and conversational. He made sure we had our drinks and we were all set up. The place is like a buffet so you get all your fixing at the buffet and come back to cook and enjoy. The restaurant is set up nicely so we had the bbq and our soup pots next to us. It was a very nice place with great food and a fun dining experience. For the BBQ and hot pot combined it was around $30 each without tip and tax. Honestly such a good price for all you can eat. I will 100% be back!

Things are improving! Firstly, the Healthy Herb broth is AMAZING and my fav (totally recommend). One of the things that I had mentioned in my prior review was about the lack of labeling and possible allergic reactions that could come from it. This is now changing. There has been tings with different colors and better labeling in place for folks to know what they are grabbing. There is also an explanation in tables on how to use the grill with different Meats. I do think there are some improvements that can still be made, but I am so happy to see the progress. KPot continues to be my favorite place to eat at Bay Plaza!