A-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot: A New All-You-Can-Eat Dining Experience in Glassboro - Photos Inside!

Glassboro, NJ has a brand new dining destination that’s already creating a buzz: A-Pot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot! This exciting new restaurant opened its doors this week, offering a unique “cook at your table” experience with both Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, all within an all-you-can-eat buffet setting. If you’re looking for a fun, interactive, and delicious meal, A-Pot in Glassboro is definitely worth checking out.

Located conveniently in the Center at DoubleTree on Delsea Drive, A-Pot is easy to find. It shares the plaza with ALDI and Goodwill, positioned on the far left side, right behind the Italian Affair restaurant. This central Glassboro location makes it a great spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a unique dining experience.

Innovative Korean BBQ and Hot Pot tables at A-Pot Glassboro restaurant showcasing individual cooking stations.

During a recent visit, I had the chance to tour the brand new A-Pot restaurant with manager Echo. Everything inside is completely new, transforming the space from its previous hibachi buffet incarnation. The layout is designed specifically for the cook-at-your-table concept, featuring specialized tables equipped for both Korean BBQ grilling and Hot Pot simmering.

Exterior view of A-Pot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot restaurant in Glassboro NJ, located in the Center at DoubleTree.

The restaurant itself is spacious, running wide and deep from the entrance. The buffet area is centrally located, flanked by seating on both sides. With a capacity of over 200 guests, A-Pot is ready to accommodate large crowds. Tables are mostly set for parties of four, but larger, double-length tables are available for groups of up to eight, making it perfect for family outings or gatherings with friends. Each of these larger tables features dual BBQ burner sections and eight hot pot areas, ensuring everyone can participate in the cooking fun.

Interior of A-Pot Glassboro highlighting the modern dining setup with cook-at-table stations and buffet access.

While the interactive cooking experience is the main draw, A-Pot also offers a variety of pre-prepared foods on the buffet. Sushi and crab legs are available for seafood lovers, alongside more familiar American options like pizza and chicken wings. A fresh fruit and dessert selection rounds out the buffet, providing something for everyone.

Buffet area at A-Pot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Glassboro with diverse food selections including prepared dishes.

Experiencing Korean BBQ and Hot Pot at A-Pot

For those new to Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, A-Pot offers a fantastic introduction. The concept is all about interactive dining, where you and your companions cook fresh, raw ingredients right at your table. A-Pot’s menu focuses on high-quality ingredients like steak, chicken, seafood, and a wide array of fresh vegetables.

Each table is equipped with two distinct cooking zones: one for Korean BBQ and one for Hot Pot. In the center of the table is a burner designed for Korean BBQ. A grilling bowl is placed over the burner, ready for you to add your chosen ingredients. Imagine grilling tender steak and crisp vegetables right in front of you, customizing your meal to your exact preferences!

Close-up of a Korean BBQ grilling station at A-Pot restaurant in Glassboro showcasing the grill and burner setup.

On the sides of the table, flat hot plates are set up for Hot Pot. Individual bowls filled with flavorful broth are placed on these hot plates. You then create your own personalized soup by adding your selected ingredients to the simmering broth. This allows everyone at the table to enjoy both grilled and simmered dishes simultaneously.

Hot Pot cooking station at A-Pot Glassboro with broth bowls and individual heating elements on the table.

While some might question the idea of cooking their own meal at a restaurant, the beauty of Korean BBQ and Hot Pot lies in the shared experience. Cooking together becomes a fun and engaging activity for friends and family. It encourages conversation, collaboration on recipes, and playful moments – maybe even a little friendly competition to see who can create the most delicious dish!

Group of people enjoying the interactive Korean BBQ experience at A-Pot in Glassboro, cooking and socializing.

Having experienced Korean BBQ and Hot Pot before, I can attest to its deliciousness and entertainment value. What sets A-Pot apart is its all-you-can-eat buffet approach to the raw ingredients. In traditional Korean BBQ and Hot Pot restaurants, ingredients are ordered from a server. While functional, A-Pot’s buffet system offers a more flexible and convenient experience.

Buffet selection of fresh raw ingredients for Korean BBQ and Hot Pot at A-Pot Glassboro, offering variety and choice.

The buffet setup at A-Pot seamlessly integrates the raw ingredients for Korean BBQ and Hot Pot with the prepared buffet items. If you’re already heading to the buffet for sushi, pizza, or other dishes, it’s incredibly easy to grab your BBQ and Hot Pot ingredients at the same time. This buffet concept truly enhances the all-you-can-eat experience at A-Pot.

During my preview visit, I didn’t have time for a full meal, but I’m already planning a return trip with my wife for lunch soon. Perhaps a video documenting the full A-Pot dining experience is in order!

A-Pot offers very reasonable pricing for its all-you-can-eat experience. Lunch is priced at $23.99, and dinner at $35.99, with children’s pricing based on age. They also offer a generous 10% discount for College Students, Military personnel, Police, Firefighters, and Senior Citizens, making it an even more accessible dining option for the Glassboro community.

Sushi station at A-Pot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Glassboro, showcasing fresh sushi as part of the buffet.