Korean BBQ, hot pot restaurant in Lexington is finally having a grand opening
A new restaurant open in Lexington offers all you can eat ... in two hours.
But don’t worry, you probably won’t leave hungry.
KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, which opened in Lexington at 2860 Richmond Rd. behind the First Watch/LaRosa’s and Skyline Chili, offers a popular Asian dining experience: Korean Hot Pot.
The restaurant is having a grand opening on Sunday Nov. 13 from noon to 10:30 p.m., said Robert Garrison, one of the owner/managers.
He said the restaurant had a soft opening about a month ago, and “nobody got the memo,” he said. “We’ve been insanely busy. It’s been go, go, go from the minute the doors opened. We’ve had very positive feedback and we’re very appreciative of that.”
What is Korean hot pot?
Typically it’s a communal experience, where a table of diners put a selection of meats, seafood or soy proteins with vegetables, mushrooms and seasonings in boiling water or broth at their table.
It’s also been described as “do-it-yourself ramen.” It is huge in Asia and comes in many variations.
And Lexington has a local Korean restaurant that offers Korean hot pot for two: Arirang Korean BBQ at 109 Mt. Tabor Rd. Other local Korean restaurants include Han Woo Ri on South Limestone, JY Kitchen on Delaware, Koreana Authentic Restaurant on Woodhill Drive and Seki K in DY Market on Clays Mill Road.
What’s on the menu at KPOT?
At KPOT you can pick either hot pot or barbecue or both for your table, then mix in what you like.
Lunch, from noon to 4 p.m. is $18.99 per person ($7.99 for kids 4-6, $11.99 for kids 7-10) and dinner is $29.99 per person ($11.99 for kids 4-6, $15.99 for kids 7-10.) If you want both hot pot and BBQ, it’s $5 more per person. On Saturday and Sunday, it’s dinner prices all day.
Each table picks out the broth, meat and vegetable options then grills or boils them right there.
The 8,400-square-foot restaurant has plenty of room, so you don’t need to make reservations, according to its Facebook page.
KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot
Where: 2860 Richmond Rd.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, noon to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m. Last seating an hour before closing all nights. All-day dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
Call: 859-309-0909
Online: thekpot.com
