K Pub Grill & Beer Tap Room is an Authentic Korean Restaurant and Beer Bar that is open for Indoor and Outdoor Dining, Online Takeout, Delivery and Pickup (Tuesday - Sunday) 12pm-9pm! We serve Lunch and Dinner until 9pm Daily except for Monday. A local Korean Restaurant and Beer Tap Room that is located conveniently inside Park the Carts on MLK Blvd in NE Portland.
K-PUB Grill & Beer Tap Room has 14 taps, a parking lot with food carts, and a dedicated Bibimbap Bar - customers can choose from a number of Kimchis and vegetables for the classic Korean Rice Bowl, making it ideal for vegan and vegetarian diners as well as those loading up on LA Galbi. We offer Korean Fried Chicken and a variety of kimchi dishes.
K-PUB Grill & Beer Tap Room has 14 taps, a parking lot with food carts, and a dedicated Bibimbap Bar - customers can choose from a number of Kimchis and vegetables for the classic Korean Rice Bowl, making it ideal for vegan and vegetarian diners as well as those loading up on LA Galbi. We offer Korean Fried Chicken and a variety of kimchi dishes.
Services
We are also offering customers special discounts when ordering for Takeout through our website. K Pub Grill and Beer Tap Room is offering our customers the ability to order Online through our website for Takeout. It's a very quick option and your order will typically be ready for Pickup in 15-20 min.
Reviews (27)
S. R.
Jan 12, 2022
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I crave the Beef Bulgogi! One order provides me with three meals. I don't care for the kimchi or macaroni salad sides it comes with so they substitute them with three potstickers. The Yang-Nyum chicken is also delish. Either can be ordered hot or mild. I don't recommend the calamari though...it has a good flavor and isn't tough from over cooking, but it is soggy. That being said, if you don't mind soggy, order it!
Benjamin Macgregor
Jan 10, 2022
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The chicken is bright and visually appealing, aromas are mild and attractive, flavor is very comfort-foody. The meat and vegetable quality are good. The beef is also flavorful and consistent. IMO the pork did not have as good quality and felt stringy/chunky, and the flavor was OK but not outstanding. The service has been very good and they were quick. One time out of five orders there was an error and they fixed it very quickly and kindly.
Tim Jones
Jan 03, 2022
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Teph Teph
Nov 22, 2021
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Chappy Swearingen
Nov 11, 2021
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Greer Martin
Nov 10, 2021
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Ben C.
Oct 19, 2021
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This is a real review.
The the guy working the front ~ you wonder if he is the owner, family of the owner, or an employee. Regardless, the immediate glare from when you walk in to the attitude when taking your order is downright rude. This confirms other reviewers' complaints, a sort of saving of sanity. You will contemplate asking him, 'What did I ever do to you buddy?'
Seafood Pancake ~ pricey. Tastes like grilled bread. Plain bread.
Rice Cakes ~ decent flavor, but barely any sauce. What is spicy rice cakes without the gooey sauce?!
Potstickers ~ nope.
The decor is a mishmash
The the guy working the front ~ you wonder if he is the owner, family of the owner, or an employee. Regardless, the immediate glare from when you walk in to the attitude when taking your order is downright rude. This confirms other reviewers' complaints, a sort of saving of sanity. You will contemplate asking him, 'What did I ever do to you buddy?'
Seafood Pancake ~ pricey. Tastes like grilled bread. Plain bread.
Rice Cakes ~ decent flavor, but barely any sauce. What is spicy rice cakes without the gooey sauce?!
Potstickers ~ nope.
The decor is a mishmash
Devyn J.
Oct 17, 2021
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Sydney T.
Oct 13, 2021
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Everything about this platter was great. The chicken was marinated well in a sweet and spicy sauce. I ordered mild spicy, and it had just a hint of spice. Sort of wish I got a higher level spice because I think it needs that kick. The between breading and chicken was great. Cucumber salad, daikon, and kimchi were amazing.
Rafael A.
Oct 13, 2021
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I don't know why, but during my visit, there was a bunch of food vendors in the parking lot. Presumably, K-Pub Grill allowed them to be there? I mean, it is their parking lot???? Who knows. All I know is that I decided to stop in to K-Pub Grill, only to be greeted by a grumpy worker who seemed like he didn't even want me there. Such a shame, too, cuz the food was decent.
I went with the Bi Bim Bop. The egg wasn't cooked over easy to allow for the yolk to mix in with the veggies, which was kind of a bummer. The service, left me wanting more.
I went with the Bi Bim Bop. The egg wasn't cooked over easy to allow for the yolk to mix in with the veggies, which was kind of a bummer. The service, left me wanting more.
Nancy Frantz-Geddes
Sep 24, 2021
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Dulce P.
Sep 13, 2021
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Update:
I hate to do this, but I have no choice. This was our to go spot since they open. Like another review said, now customer service sucks. Luis was awesome as well as the lady (I'm guessing she was/is the owner). Even when I eat there my food is served in to go boxes, it is just not the same. They also used to include salad with their meals but they don't do that anymore, but I get it, maybe they need to cut back on cost. I just really liked that salad. Lol. Anyway, i won't be going back as much as I used to.
I hate to do this, but I have no choice. This was our to go spot since they open. Like another review said, now customer service sucks. Luis was awesome as well as the lady (I'm guessing she was/is the owner). Even when I eat there my food is served in to go boxes, it is just not the same. They also used to include salad with their meals but they don't do that anymore, but I get it, maybe they need to cut back on cost. I just really liked that salad. Lol. Anyway, i won't be going back as much as I used to.
John S.
Sep 04, 2021
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I've been here about 6 times over the last year and each time has been worse than the last. The staff has gotten very rude, almost unnaturally rude, and it has caused me to decline to return. I remember it like it was yesterday when I was able to walk into K-Pub Grill and not leave feeling worse than when I had arrived. I see less and less occupied tables and to-go orders every time I come. It won't be long till there isn't a single customer willing to eat what K-Pub grill is dishing out.
Patrick W.
Aug 03, 2021
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After a full afternoon golfing nearby, we wanted something substantial but also a sit down and indoor with AC.
Enter K-Pub Grill as a no nonsense cafeteria style eatery with no wait staff. You order at the front, and find your own seat and get your own water.
My Korean buddy approved of the bulgogi, bibimbap, spicy pork, and seafood pancake. Although I wished the pancake was crispy, theirs was quite mushy. We also ordered the sweet and spicy bone in chicken wings. Spendy (because wings are spendy) but the flavors are great. Portions overall good but wings again I wish was a bit more as one of
Enter K-Pub Grill as a no nonsense cafeteria style eatery with no wait staff. You order at the front, and find your own seat and get your own water.
My Korean buddy approved of the bulgogi, bibimbap, spicy pork, and seafood pancake. Although I wished the pancake was crispy, theirs was quite mushy. We also ordered the sweet and spicy bone in chicken wings. Spendy (because wings are spendy) but the flavors are great. Portions overall good but wings again I wish was a bit more as one of
Tracey D.
Jun 21, 2021
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Uyen N.
Apr 11, 2021
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Kat B.
Feb 28, 2021
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I don't understand all the 4 and 5 start reviews. First, we placed the order online and schedule a pickup time over an hour from when the order was placed. Got there on time and they hadn't even started it so stood around for another 15 minutes which was exactly what we were trying to avoid. And I wasn't the only one, another women came in right after me and the same thing happened to her, she was still there when I left.
As to the quality it really just okay and nothing special. The chicken was just gloppy sweet and overcooked and not at all crispy like I have had with Korean
As to the quality it really just okay and nothing special. The chicken was just gloppy sweet and overcooked and not at all crispy like I have had with Korean
Amy K.
Jan 18, 2021
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I have to say this is a solid 3 and maybe even a 3 1/2. I hope to return and give it another try.
We were told food would be ready in 20 min. It ended up being and hour...I stood in the freezing cold lobby with blaring music videos coming from the tv. I would have gone to my car but it was dark and I had to park over 2 blocks away and didn't feel safe doing that. I wanted to leave but had already paid and felt obligated to stay as it was our first time trying this place. Only two staff working and they were obviously overwhelmed. They did apologize which was nice.
Food breakdown...
Kimchi
We were told food would be ready in 20 min. It ended up being and hour...I stood in the freezing cold lobby with blaring music videos coming from the tv. I would have gone to my car but it was dark and I had to park over 2 blocks away and didn't feel safe doing that. I wanted to leave but had already paid and felt obligated to stay as it was our first time trying this place. Only two staff working and they were obviously overwhelmed. They did apologize which was nice.
Food breakdown...
Kimchi
Christina C.
Dec 12, 2020
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K-Pub has great Korean dishes and hits the spot if you're wanting Korean food.
I called in to order and they stated that it would take 25 minutes to finish. I ordered the seafood pancake, cheese bul-dak (marinated chicken with cheese), yang-nyum chicken (Korean style chicken wings), and tteok-bokki dak gang-jung (boneless fried chicken with rice cakes). My favorite was the yang-nyum chicken because I love the flavor and chicken wings. I also really liked the cheese bul-dak because the cheese and Korean styled chicken just paired so well together. Definitely a great place to try!
I called in to order and they stated that it would take 25 minutes to finish. I ordered the seafood pancake, cheese bul-dak (marinated chicken with cheese), yang-nyum chicken (Korean style chicken wings), and tteok-bokki dak gang-jung (boneless fried chicken with rice cakes). My favorite was the yang-nyum chicken because I love the flavor and chicken wings. I also really liked the cheese bul-dak because the cheese and Korean styled chicken just paired so well together. Definitely a great place to try!
Tiffany H.
Dec 11, 2020
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Great service! Cool atmosphere. K-Pop, even "Uncle" came from the back donning his mask, and dancing. Clean , cordial customer service. Quick service. I've only had the dumplings. They were so good, along with the dipping sauce, which is light and more flavorful , than the salty ones you usually get other places. Can't wait to go back and try more items from the menu
Sarretta M.
Oct 08, 2020
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J. C.
Sep 17, 2020
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I ordered yang-nyum chicken wings (Korean style mild sweet sauce) and chicken yakisoba and ate in the outside seating. The chicken wing was a bit of disappointment as their flavor was not the Korean standard. Also, the portion was not generous; just eight pieces for $14. 10 pieces for that price would have been better. I didn’t expect anything for the chicken yakisoba hut I ended up enjoying the yakisoba most while dining in here. I am giving four stars because the main dish, which was the chicken wings, was not the best.
The bathroom is clean enough.
It was located next to the food trucks
The bathroom is clean enough.
It was located next to the food trucks
Keizzel C.
Aug 23, 2020
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Solid spot to get your Korean Fried Chicken craving fulfilled. K-Pub grill has a ton of space sharing it's parking lot with food truck vendors, outside patio area, and large indoor dining area. They have a couple spots in front for you to park or neighborhood parking for free when it's overflowing.
Menu here is simple with main items being beef/pork bulgogi, korean style chicken, galbi, and bibimpop. The only thing I wished was a little more customization to be able to have half/half flavors between the mild/spicy for the korean fried chicken or the tteok-bokki without chicken, but
Menu here is simple with main items being beef/pork bulgogi, korean style chicken, galbi, and bibimpop. The only thing I wished was a little more customization to be able to have half/half flavors between the mild/spicy for the korean fried chicken or the tteok-bokki without chicken, but
S. L.
Jul 12, 2020
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This place is definitely a low key, the owner is very friendly and helpful. I ordered Dak Gang-Jung which is a sweet and spicy glazed boneless fried chicken comes with sticky rice, fried mandu and 3 sides (cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi and collard green is out of this world a taste of southern home cooking), the main chicken dish is sweet, tender pieces with slight hint of sesame seeds flavor. Oh yeah, side salad with dressing is refreshing.
They have beers and ciders on tap.
They have beers and ciders on tap.
Krystal
May 31, 2020
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Ed K.
Feb 04, 2020
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This is not it.
I had high hopes given the reviews but the vibe was immediately off. The lady owner, I'm assuming, is clearly Korean. I brought my Korean mom because we like supporting "our kind" and fried chicken sounded a great idea. My mom asked if she was Korean and she said yes, so my mom was telling her in Korean how great her place was and ordered in Korean. She responded in English and immediately looked annoyed.
Anyway, we sat down and got our own utensils and water. When we get our food, she talks to us in fluent Korean. If you have ever been Korean and been to Nak
I had high hopes given the reviews but the vibe was immediately off. The lady owner, I'm assuming, is clearly Korean. I brought my Korean mom because we like supporting "our kind" and fried chicken sounded a great idea. My mom asked if she was Korean and she said yes, so my mom was telling her in Korean how great her place was and ordered in Korean. She responded in English and immediately looked annoyed.
Anyway, we sat down and got our own utensils and water. When we get our food, she talks to us in fluent Korean. If you have ever been Korean and been to Nak
Coey J.
Dec 12, 2019
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I've been waiting for this place to open and so excited its finally opened.
No one else was in the restaurant but they haven't been open long. They had sports playing on one side and K-Pop ( MY FAV) on the other.
We ordered fried chicken & rice cake, salt & pepper shrimp & chicken bulgogi. Everything was delicious! They even gave us a free appetizer! I can't wait to come back for the grand opening, they will have beer on tap and more choices.
We will be back soon!
No one else was in the restaurant but they haven't been open long. They had sports playing on one side and K-Pop ( MY FAV) on the other.
We ordered fried chicken & rice cake, salt & pepper shrimp & chicken bulgogi. Everything was delicious! They even gave us a free appetizer! I can't wait to come back for the grand opening, they will have beer on tap and more choices.
We will be back soon!
