Flaming Kuma — Restaurant in West Lafayette

Came in last night (8:30-9 approximately) to try this place out for the first time. Food reminded me of home, was delicious, very oddly charming atmosphere.

That is, aside from having to stand in the lobby for about five-ish? minutes, employees visibly goofing off in the back, before my order was taken. In that time, a Doordasher had also come in and waited almost the same time to pick up two of her delivery orders. Her orders were left out by the register where anyone could take them, not a single employee up front or on the register from the time I walked in to the time they finally stopped hanging out in the back. The Doordasher attempted to get their attention by yelling for them, for no one to come, and she ended up taking them anyways.

Wasn't impressed by the attitude of most employees I briefly interacted with. They were dismissive, chatting in the kitchen even though they could see the five person line. There was, however, a girl who worked the register and was very friendly, visibly upbeat, and sociable. I didn't get her name, she said she's been working two days now. Dark hair, shorter girl. Loved her energy. Sent my boyfriend in to get some food on his way home tonight. He was excited, up until the point where he looked up from his phone to see the girl working register (receipt name says Jay) was speaking what I assumed to be French with a male employee, pointing at my boyfriend and laughing.

He didn't feel great about that, neither did I.

Overall, food's great, some of the employees don't seem to have their best...

Tried this place out for the first time today. Parking is usually horrible here but only like 3 cars. Maybe because it's only 1130. Anyways, the guy behind the counter was nice. Waited for me patiently. Their menu isn't extensive, just a lot of good choices. I didn't get to try their bubble teas because they weren't ready. I ordered a strawberry lemonade and a spaghetti corndog. The filling being half mozzarella and half beef dog (they use Nathan's). Next time, I might try their Mac and cheese sandwich. Didn't take but 5 minutes to cook. Mozzarella was good and melted. Kinda wish they could do full mozzarella and full beef. That would be a great combo. The reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they don't have a combo for the corndogs. Like you can with the sandwiches but not the dogs.. hmm it's kinda pricy here. $10 for a corn dog and a drink. But they are on campus 🙄 I would suggest trying it...

Silly and ridiculous menu making fun of basic appetites, nutella hotdog, sweet potato, cereal! Yes! We four guys dropped in half expecting a mediocre mess of hyped Korean street food but couldn't believe how good all our dogs were! The basic, Nutella, Hot Cheeto, and my sweet potato were all crazy tasty and too easy to eat. We even thought about going again later for a midnight meal. It is a smart setup, both cash with the human or card at the screen to order. Parking is a problem with all the construction. I recommend parking back in the big lot near Buffalo Wild Wings. Hope to see more menu options show up soon, treat gluten free and often pressure cooked nutrient conscious, and show off more veggies in the batter. Kuma is one of the places I'll...