{"id":41179,"date":"2025-11-08T14:54:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T14:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/41179\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T14:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T14:54:07","slug":"this-korean-bbq-concept-that-made-waves-on-shark-tank-is-coming-to-houston-with-two-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/41179\/","title":{"rendered":"This Korean BBQ Concept That Made Waves On Shark Tank Is Coming To Houston With Two Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Image shows the storefront of Cubpop in Pasadena in the Houston area.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T152906.626-1024x687.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T152906.626-1024x687.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Image shows the storefront of Cubpop in Pasadena in the Houston area.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto credit: @cubpop<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s better to take your hunger into your own hands. Not cooking necessarily, but customizing. Starting this November, you\u2019ll be able to do so at Cubpop. If the name rings a bell, that might because the <a href=\"https:\/\/secrethouston.com\/korean-restaurants-houston\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secrethouston.com\/korean-restaurants-houston\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Korean BBQ<\/a> concept gained national attention with its successful TV debut on <a href=\"https:\/\/secrethouston.com\/shark-tank-chilantro-korean-bbq-restaurant-houston\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secrethouston.com\/shark-tank-chilantro-korean-bbq-restaurant-houston\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Shark Tank<\/a>. Now a fast-growing sensation in America, Cubpop has announced two openings in Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by Junghun \u201cJung\u201d Song, Cubpop is a Korean BBQ-in-a-cup concept in which the food is fun, customizable, and incredibly flavorful. Billed as an experience, Cubpop patrons can customize their bowls with a variety of options: rice, noodles, and cabbage are at hand, alongside proteins, vegetables, and tantalizing sauces. Featured favorites include the Piggy Bop (Korean-style pork), B Bop (bulgogi beef), and Rock Bop (crispy Korean fried chicken).<\/p>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-29643\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Image shows the Cubpop cup with food options placed above it.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T153049.368-1024x687.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-29643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T153049.368-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows the Cubpop cup with food options placed above it.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\"  \/>Photo credit: @cubpop <\/p>\n<p>Song originally launched the concept as a single food truck, before impressing the likes of Mark Cuban on Shark Tank alongside co-founded Dok Kwon. The deal with Cuban subsequently incited an international phenomenon with over hundreds of locations worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Soon enough, Houston will be able to get a taste of what\u2019s in the cup. Cubpop\u2019s first Houston-area location opens in Pasadena on Friday, November 14, followed by a location in Northwest Houston in mid-December.<\/p>\n<p>For its Pasadena Grand Opening, Cubpop will be hosting a spcial celebration with an on-site DJ, interactive photo-ops, as well as $5.99 bowls all day long. The first 100 attendants in line will also be included in a raffle for the prize of \u201cFree Cubpop for a Year\u201d \u2013 awarded to 10 lucky guests.<\/p>\n<p>Those that leave a Google review of Cubpop will also have a chance to spin a prize wheel for the opportunity to win coupons, exclusive merch, and Mixsoon Korean skincare products.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-29642\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Image shows a server presenting a Cubpop Korean BBQ cup.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T152942.118-1024x687.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-29642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FotoJet-2025-11-06T152942.118-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a server presenting a Cubpop Korean BBQ cup.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\"  \/>Photo credit: @cubpop <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHouston is one of the fastest growing and most diverse food cities in the U.S. and we\u2019re excited to bring a fresh take on Korean BBQ to the community\u201c, said Karim Haji, CEO\/COO of Grafton Way Restaurant Group, the group that operates the Cubpop Houston locations.<\/p>\n<p>Cubpop opens at 5116 Fairmon Parkway in Pasadena on Friday, November 14. Its business hours are 10 am \u2013 9:30 pm. Though the official opening date for its Northwest Houston hasn\u2019t been announced, the outpost will be located at 12620 FM 1960 Rd. W. Suite C-4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photo credit: @cubpop Save Sometimes, it\u2019s better to take your hunger into your own hands. 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