Cult-favourite Korean BBQ brand CupBop Dubai has officially fired up its flagship store at The Walk, JBR. It’s bringing bold flavours, big energy, and a whole lot of shake-it-yourself fun to Dubai’s beachfront dining scene. Fresh off turning heads at UNTOLD Dubai, CupBop is back to do what it does best: fuss-free Korean BBQ that packs a punch. The new JBR opening builds on the buzz created by its earlier launches at Ibn Battuta Mall and Deira City Centre. However, this one’s special. It’s the brand’s first standalone outlet in the UAE, and it’s loud, proud, and impossible to miss this week in Dubai.
From a Yellow Food Truck to Global Fame
CupBop’s story started humbly in 2013 as a bright yellow food truck cruising the streets of Utah. Founded by Junghun Song, later joined by Dok Kwon, the idea was simple: Korean BBQ that’s quick, fun, and seriously flavourful. That playful spirit (and those addictive sauces) helped the brand grow into a global street-food favourite—and even land a spot on Shark Tank. Today, that same high-energy vibe has found a new home on the sunny shores of JBR.
CupBop Dubai Store That Matches the Energy
The JBR flagship store of CupBop Dubai is at its most electric with bright interiors, street-style aesthetics, and plenty of space to dive into your bowl. Whether you’re fresh off the beach, strolling The Walk, or just hunting for your next comfort-food fix. You know where to head if you are in The Walk, JBR, for delicious Korean BBQ.
The CupBop Dubai Menu
CupBop Dubai keeps the menu refreshingly simple. You choose your base, protein, and sauce level, then give that iconic yellow cup a good shake to lock in the goodness. The real fun? Picking your heat. Sauces range from a sweet, gentle #1 to a bold, breath-catching #10, with the legendary #7.5 sitting right at the heart of the CupBop Dubai experience. Hot enough to thrill, balanced enough to keep you coming back.
Fan favourites are all here and ready to steal the show:
- B-BOP with tender bulgogi beef
- KKO KKO BOP featuring smoky BBQ chicken
- ROCK BOP, a tangy, crispy fried chicken hit
- KRUNCH BOP for those who live for extra crunch
Plant-based diners aren’t left out either. The VEGGIE BOP and DOOCHI BOP, loaded with tofu and Korean-style vegetables, prove that flavour doesn’t need meat to shine. Feeling snacky? Go all in with the playful K-Dawg (yes, it comes in Fruity Pebbles or Cheetos flavours). Moreover, grab the OG Chicken Skewer or Panko Chicken Skewer, glazed, crispy, and bursting with bold Korean seasoning.
Sweet Endings & Cool Sides at CupBop Dubai
Round things out with classic sides like mandos and kimchi, sip on refreshing Korean sodas, or cool off with Binggrae’s iconic fish-shaped ice cream. It will surely give you a nostalgic treat, perfect after a beach day. And if you’ve got room for dessert, don’t skip the Hotteok. It is a crispy Korean pancake oozing with molten brown sugar and cinnamon. Trust us, it’s worth it.
Contact & Location
- Opening Date: 22nd January 2026 from 6 pm onwards
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