For diners who have trouble choosing among Korean BBQ, hot pot and seafood, King Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot makes the answer simple: Why choose just one?
Located in McKinney, King Pot brings three distinct dining experiences together under one roof. The all-you-can-eat concept combines interactive tableside grilling and individual hot pots with an expansive self-serve buffet featuring snow crab legs, sushi, appetizers and desserts.
Whether stopping in for lunch or gathering for a family celebration, diners can build their meal around Korean BBQ, hot pot, the buffet—or a combination of all three.
What are Korean BBQ and hot pot?
At King Pot, the experience starts at the table.
With Korean BBQ, diners order meats, seafood and vegetables that arrive uncooked, then grill each selection themselves on a built-in tabletop grill. The interactive setup lets guests cook items to their preference and order additional rounds throughout the all-you-can-eat meal.
Hot pot offers a different kind of tableside cooking. Each guest receives an individual pot of simmering broth, then adds meats, vegetables and other ingredients to cook as they eat.
Whichever option diners choose, the meal includes access to King Pot’s self-serve buffet, where guests can grab seafood, appetizers, sides and desserts between rounds at the table.
What menu options are available?
King Pot offers a wide selection of meats, seafood and vegetables, including:
BBQ beef and meats: sliced beef belly, beef bulgogi, spicy beef bulgogi, BBQ beef tongue, King Pot steak and King Pot short rib
Chicken and pork: spicy pork bulgogi, BBQ pork belly, BBQ garlic chicken, BBQ pork cheek and BBQ finger ribs
Seafood: spicy calamari, garlic fish fillet, garlic shrimp, mussels, BBQ salmon, spicy baby octopus, jumbo shrimp and BBQ sausage
Vegetables and sides: sliced pumpkin, king mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, pineapple, green leaf lettuce, potatoes, onions and garlic
What’s on the buffet?
Beyond the tabletop grilling and hot pot, every meal includes access to King Pot’s self-serve buffet, giving diners even more options at no additional charge. Selections include:
Seafood: crab legs, crawfish, oysters, clams, salmon sashimi and tuna sashimi
Appetizers and sides: Korean appetizers, fried foods and other prepared dishes
Desserts: assorted sweets and ice cream
The buffet gives guests something to enjoy between rounds of meat or hot pot ingredients. Diners can start with seafood or appetizers, return to the table to grill meats or cook hot pot, then head back for another plate whenever they are ready.
How does pricing work?
King Pot follows an all-you-can-eat format, with separate lunch and dinner pricing.
Lunch is $20.99 for adults Monday-Friday until 4 p.m., while dinner is $31.99 for adults after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. Guests can enjoy both Korean BBQ and hot pot for an additional $5 per person.
The restaurant encourages guests to order only what they can finish, allowing them to return for additional food throughout the meal while helping limit waste.
How does King Pot accommodate large parties and events?
Beyond the food, King Pot’s large dining room provides space for everything from casual group dinners to larger celebrations.
Individual tables can seat up to 12 guests, while a party area can accommodate about 24 people across two tables. Designated sections of the dining room can also be used for larger gatherings, including birthdays, family celebrations and company events.
The restaurant features a stage and large screen for entertainment and karaoke-style celebrations, adding another interactive element to the dining experience.
Ready to try King Pot?
Address: 159 S. Central Expressway, McKinney
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Website: kingpotmckinney.com
Frequently asked questions
Is King Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot all-you-can-eat?
Yes. King Pot offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience with Korean BBQ or hot pot, plus access to the restaurant’s self-serve buffet.
Can diners get both Korean BBQ and hot pot?
Yes. Guests can add both Korean BBQ and hot pot for an additional $5 per person.
What is included with the buffet?
The buffet includes seafood such as crab legs, crawfish, oysters, clams, salmon sashimi and tuna sashimi, along with Korean appetizers, fried foods, desserts and ice cream.
Does King Pot offer lunch and dinner pricing?
Yes. Adult lunch is $20.99 Monday-Friday until 4 p.m., while adult dinner is $31.99 after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.
Can King Pot accommodate large groups?
Yes. Tables can seat up to 12 guests, and a party area can accommodate about 24 people across two tables. Larger gatherings may also use designated sections of the dining room.