Restaurant
Unclaimed profileKPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Longview, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot centers on a broad cocktail list that moves from tiki-leaning signatures to classics and soju-based drinks. The spirits selection leans into soju and sake, with multiple flavors and styles. Beer covers draft and bottled options, and non-alcoholic choices include bubble tea, mocktails, and sweet tea. Wine is a compact list of reds and whites by glass or bottle. The strongest drinking is in the cocktails and the soju and sake pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with a soju-based cocktail such as the Seoul-IT MANGO-IT or Passion fruit Soju Mule. For a spirit-forward route, choose from the soju flavors or a sake like Junmai Ginjo.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a broad cocktail list with tropical and classic options, and those interested in soju and sake selections alongside Korean barbecue and hot pot.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a wide signature cocktail list with dedicated soju and sake categories, including multiple soju flavors and several sake styles, sets the beverage program apart from a standard restaurant bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad list of signature and classic cocktails, with flavored variations and several soju-based drinks. The range covers tropical, classic, and Korean-influenced styles, and the bar offers handcrafted cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Signature and classic cocktails are both well represented, with flavored variations available for the Ultimate Margarita and Classic Mojito.
- — Soju-based cocktails such as Seoul-IT MANGO-IT and Passion fruit Soju Mule add a distinctive Korean angle.
Standout selections
- — Seoul-IT MANGO-IT — Soju, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Triple Sec, Mango Puree, Sour Mix
- — Pineapple Painkiller — Dark Pine Coconut Puree, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
Wine
A compact wine list with reds and whites offered by the glass or bottle. Reds include CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, CK Mondavi Merlot, and Sartori Family Pinot Noir; whites include CK Mondavi Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Moscato.
Menu strengths
- — Wine is available by both glass and bottle, providing flexibility for different group sizes.
- — The list includes both red and white options across familiar varietals.
Standout selections
- — Sartori Family Pinot Noir — Red wine, offered by glass or bottle
- — CK Mondavi Moscato — White wine, offered by glass or bottle
Beer
Draft and bottled beers cover domestic, imported, and craft styles. Draft options include Yuengling, Blue Moon, Goose IPA, Sapporo, Stella Artois, Guinness, and Modelo; bottles include Budweiser, Tsingtao, Heineken, Sapporo, and Corona Extra.
Menu strengths
- — Beer is offered by glass or pitcher, which suits group dining.
- — The selection spans domestic, imported, and craft styles across draft and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Goose IPA — Draft beer; Tsingtao — Bottled beer
- — Yuengling — Draft beer; Goose IPA — Draft beer
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic choices include bubble tea in Thai Tea, Milk Tea, and Taro Milk Tea; mocktails such as Virgin Piña Colada and Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri; plus juices, flavored lemonade, fountain drinks, and iced tea.
Menu strengths
- — Bubble tea and mocktails provide flavorful alternatives to alcohol.
- — A recent customer account describes the sweet tea as well-made and enjoyable during their meal.
Standout selections
- — Taro Milk Tea — Bubble tea; Virgin Piña Colada — Mocktail
- — Thai Tea — Bubble tea; Milk Tea — Bubble tea
Spirits
The spirits selection focuses on soju and sake. Soju comes in flavors including Original, Peach, Apple, Yogurt, Plum, Strawberry, Green Grape, and Grapefruit. Sake options include Hot Sake, Nikko Oni, Kome Uma, and Junmai Ginjo.
Menu strengths
- — A broad range of soju flavors offers many ways to drink beyond the standard original.
- — Multiple sake styles, including Junmai Ginjo, are listed.
Standout selections
- — Soju — Flavors: Original, Peach, Apple, Yogurt, Plum, Strawberry, Green Grape, Grapefruit
- — Hot Sake — Sake; Nikko Oni — Sake
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