Florida Has 7 New KPOT Restaurants Opening Soon

The popular Korean BBQ and Hot Pot chain restaurant, KPOT, is set to open seven locations in Florida. Although there are a few locations already established around the Sunshine State, these seven new locations will mean Florida now has the second most KPOT restaurants in the country.

KPOT is also an all-you-can-eat establishment. It centers around a traditional hot pot experience that uses a hot pot of soup stock. The ingredients are then cooked in the simmering pot. Typical items guests order to cook in their pot include various types of meat, such as chicken, steak, and pork. Vegetables and seafood items like jumbo shrimp and salmon are also available to order.

According to KPOT's location page, these are the Florida areas where KPOT locations are coming soon.

In addition to the aforementioned restaurants, there are already established KPOT locations in major Florida regions such as St. Petersburg, Orlando, and Kissimmee.

KPOT describes itself as an experience that is "about tasting the global spices and seasonings, all while feeling a sense of community."

The Business Journal recently detailed the history of KPOT by saying, "The restaurant chain, which first started in the Flushing section of Queens in New York City in 2018, boasts an 'all-you-can-eat' dining experience that merges traditional Asian Hot Pot with Korean BBQ flavors." The state of New York remains the area with the largest KPOT presence. There are currently 15 locations, with six more of them coming soon.

Certainly, KPOT focuses on its unique blend of cuisine and flavor experience. However, they also thrive off the fact that their dining options allow for an intimate dinner for two or a large group of up to 20 people.

Do you want fries with that? Tasting Table recently published a list of restaurants with the best French Fries in the country and two New Florida establishments were named.

"From high-end steakhouses and neighborhood brasseries' to fast food restaurants and even grocery store freezer aisles, fried spuds can be found in just about every type of restaurant or shop across the country," Tasting Table explains. Their feature is specific to non-fast food restaurants.

French Fries are always a fan-favorite whether a side dish, an appetizer, or just a snack. They come in all shapes and sizes. Shoe strings crispy versions, thick-cut steak fries, seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and even tater tots (are those considered fries, though?).

In a 2019 story published by the Daily Meal, they discussed unique facts on French Fries in America. Two of the most fascinating have to do with McDonald's. "Approximately 7 percent of the potatoes grown in the U.S. meet the same fate: they become McDonald's french fries," they said. They later stated that this fast food chain sells one-third of the French Fries consumed in the United States.

French Fries are like music. They are a common bond, and they are subjective. What one person prefers may be completely different from another. Better yet, both choices are correct.

For example, Best Things Florida released their list of best French Fries in the Sunshine State. It is completely different from Tasting Table's. However, Tasting Table went and explored all corners of the country to crown their French Fry kings.

The two restaurants in Florida that were recognized for having some of the best French Fries in the country serve two very different styles. One of them is part of a restaurant that has expanded to other markets. The other is served in a restaurant where fries compliment BBQ.

Located on 2727 Indian Creek Dr. in Miami Beach, Broken Shaker has fries that are so good, they even get their own line item on the menu. These are Shawarma Fries, served with Harissa ketchup. You can order them on their own or have the fries paired with any of their burgers or sandwiches. Although Broken Shaker does also have restaurants in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Madrid, their menus show a some different takes on their hand-cut fries in certain markets. For example, Los Angeles has Carne Asada fries. New York and Miami both have the Shawarma recipe.

"In terms of meaty all-American food pairings, french fries go just as well with barbecue as they do with burgers," Tasting Table exclaims. The Polite Pig is located in Disney Springs. They describe their menu by saying, "Our menu is inspired by the best seasonal food that Florida has to offer, bringing new twists to local flavors and BBQ." They serve waffle fries with a polite rub. They can be selected as a side to any dish or in a giant platter to accompany your catering order. In addition, sweet potato tots are on the menu as well.