It all started in 2013, when founder Junghun Song rolled out a bright yellow food truck on the streets of Utah with just four dishes, a big dream, and a lot of spice. Locals lined up for the flavours, stayed for the fun - and kept coming back for the now-legendary #7.5 spice level.
Fast forward to today: Cupbop is lighting up taste buds across the world, and now we’ve landed in the UAE.
Before landing in Dubai, Cupbop spiced things up on Shark Tank USA and all five sharks were hungry for a deal. With bold Korean BBQ flavours served in a cup, we brought the heat, the hype, and a whole new take on street food.
Our bowls are a fusion of fire, flavour, Even Mr. Wonderful himself was hooked. "We’ve had a lot of different food concepts on Shark Tank," said Kevin O’Leary, "but Cupbop was one of the best I’ve ever tried."
At Cupbop UAE, we’re bringing the same fire with a local twist. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, fuelling your day, or getting your K-food fix before your next adventure, our bowls will fire up your day.
We’re here for the busy, the bold, the spice-lovers and the curious. Flavour in every bite. Energy in every visit. No two bowls ever the same.
Back in the early food truck days, when English wasn’t his strong suit, Jung had a go-to line: “Shhh… just eat.” If you’re new to Korean food, don’t worry. Just trust the process. It’s going to be a bop.
In Korean culture, dreams of golden droppings represent good luck and fortune (yes, really). So naturally, we say:
“Eat Cupbop. Poop gold.”
It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s us.
Cupbop has always been about more than just food. It’s about fun, energy, personality and bringing people together through bold flavour and culture - and there’s no better place for that than the UAE. A global hub and a crossroads of cultures. Here in the heart of the Middle East, Cupbop feels right at home. A melting cup of culture in a city that thrives on flavour, flair, and fast-paced energy.
We’re not just serving meals, we're serving up a slice of Seoul with a side of Dubai attitude - and this is just the beginning...
