Seoul Fried Chicken Opens First Jersey Shore Restaurant

The new KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot spot in Toms River offers a unique dining experience.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:21am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic Korean barbecue dish repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the bold and playful energy of the new KPot restaurant.

The vibrant and interactive dining experience at the new KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot restaurant brings a taste of Seoul to the Jersey Shore.Asbury Park Today

KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, a new restaurant in Toms River, New Jersey, is the first Jersey Shore location for the Seoul Fried Chicken brand. The restaurant allows diners to cook their own hot pot and barbecue dishes at their table, providing a fun and interactive dining experience.

Why it matters

The opening of KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot marks the expansion of the popular Seoul Fried Chicken brand to the Jersey Shore area, giving local residents and visitors a new option for authentic Korean cuisine and a unique dining experience.

The details

KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot offers both lunch and dinner service, allowing customers to cook their own hot pot and barbecue dishes right at their table. The restaurant features a menu of traditional Korean dishes, including the signature Seoul Fried Chicken.

KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot opened in Toms River, New Jersey in April 2026.

The players

KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

A new restaurant in Toms River, New Jersey that is the first Jersey Shore location for the Seoul Fried Chicken brand, offering a unique dining experience where customers can cook their own hot pot and barbecue dishes.