Kung Pao
43 Rue de la Tête d'Or, 57000 Metz, France · France
★ 4.8 on Google · 268 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 25, 2026 · 33 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
268 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.8★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.8★
- Flagged
- 12%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
235 examined reviews
33 of 268
268 of 268 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 25, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this small Asian restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, including bibimbap, sushi, and noodles, accompanied by friendly service and generous portions at reasonable prices. While many patrons praise the fresh ingredients and welcoming atmosphere, some diners experience issues with dish consistency, such as blandness, dryness, or a lack of expected ingredients.
+ Repeated strengths
Friendly service and warm welcome
Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive, smiling, and welcoming staff and management.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-07-05
New restaurant offering Asian specialties. The restaurant has a takeaway section with ready-made dishes displayed in the window, but you can also order à la carte. The staff is friendly. Special mention to little Celia for her smile and c...
5★ · 2023-08-21
The food is excellent, the service is incredible, I will gladly return more often when they accept the restaurant voucher card.
5★ · 2026-07-02
A real gem! The food is delicious, generous, and prepared with high-quality ingredients. Special mention goes to the Bo Bun and Bibimbap, which are simply excellent: flavorful, well-balanced, and always prepared with care. These are dishes...
Delicious and generous bibimbap
Reviewers report that the bibimbap dishes are flavorful, well-prepared, and served in large portions.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-07-01
Excellent Asian caterer! I loved the bibimbap!!! Lots of drink choices, delicious lychee iced tea
5★ · 2025-07-08
A great spot for Asian food lovers. The bibimbap was excellent, well-seasoned, and generous. Quick service, pleasant atmosphere, and reasonable prices. A sure bet! Special mention for some of the homemade drinks (made with love) 🥰
Value for money
Reviewers note that the food quality and portion sizes offer strong value for the prices charged.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2023-12-31
I've been several times with my partner, and the service is always perfect. The ingredients are of very high quality and very fresh. The portions are generous and perfectly seasoned. As for the service, it's pleasant. They're always smili...
− Repeated complaints
Dry or bland noodle and rice dishes
Reviewers report that certain noodle and donburi dishes can be dry, bland, or lacking in sauce and meat.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-06-08
Very friendly staff and the best sushi in Metz! You have to wait a little while for takeaway, but it's worth it.
3★ · 2026-05-23
Donburi was very dry, contained only chicken and tasteless rice. If I didn’t order some snacks, kimchi and miso on top, I’d put 1 star for that donburi.
Limited seating space
Reviewers mention that the dining room is small and can feel crowded, leading to potential wait times.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-11-05
The food is excellent! It's a great restaurant, well located in the city. It's best to make a reservation if you're a large group, as the dining room is relatively small. The staff is very friendly! Personally, I recommend the beef bibimbap...
5★ · 2026-01-01
The food is delicious, like home cooking! The dishes are beautiful. It was open on January 1st, so we had a good time, but it's a bit crowded and there's no music, so if there are other people sitting next to you, you'll hear them too well.
5★ · 2026-01-08
It's a nice change from kebab, excellent!
Overly rapid service at times
A reviewer reports that the meal pace was rushed, with courses arriving too quickly.
1 supporting review
3★ · 2026-06-27
The food was excellent and the owner was very friendly, but unfortunately, we won't be repeating the experience! We were the only two people in the restaurant, and by the time we were seated, ordered (2 beers, 2 appetizers, 2 main courses),...
Good for
- Quick casual meals or takeout
- Generous portions of bibimbap
- Halal-friendly meat options
Avoid if
- You require spacious dining areas
- You prefer strictly traditional Korean flavors
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jul ’23 | 13 | 3 |
| Aug ’23 | 24 | 3 |
| Sep ’23 | 6 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov ’23 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec ’23 | 6 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb ’24 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar ’24 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 5 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 12 | 2 |
| Jun ’24 | 4 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug ’24 | 20 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 7 | 1 |
| Oct ’24 | 6 | 4 |
| Nov ’24 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 3 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 7 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 10 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 5 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 9 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 10 | 3 |
| Apr ’26 | 7 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 10 | 3 |
| Jun ’26 | 8 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 9 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 33 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 33 flagged reviews.
Louise Bazin
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-07-03
Great little restaurant near Place Saint-Louis! The avocado poke bowl was delicious! I can't wait to come back and try all the other dishes 😋
Romain Rouyaxx
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-09-04
Melina Bencharif
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-01-14
A very good experience, the managers are very kind and the food is delicious!
Mathias Prieto
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-02-27
I found the food delicious, I loved it. So far, it's my favorite Asian restaurant. I recommend it.
Jeuvideo
1 review
★★★★★
2024-05-21
The food is extremely well prepared, the staff is cheerful, it's great!! Your dishes are delicious!!
Nelly NGUYEN
1 review
★★★★★
2024-05-25
A pleasant surprise with the quality of the meal and the service. The welcome was very pleasant and warm, and the food was excellent.
Linda
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-06-22
This restaurant is amazing!!! The food is simply delicious (especially the miso soup and bibimbap, which are the best in Metz). The place is super cute and the waitress is incredibly kind; she's a star. I highly recommend it :)
Zoe Matahri Thiebaut
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-09-17
Very friendly little restaurant. Very good value for money and not very expensive. The waitress is really lovely and very kind. Go there with your eyes closed.
Tom Edlinger
1 review
★★★★★
2024-10-12
Super good
Emash
1 review
★★★★★
2024-10-17
Good value for money. Large à la carte selection with generous portions made from high-quality ingredients. Warm atmosphere with friendly, pleasant, and welcoming staff. Quick order preparation and service. Highly recommended!
Report generated Jul 25, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.