The service and food were equally as impressive. Everything was so tasty and our dinner came out very quickly. There was a whole menu of tasty, handcrafted drinks to try and the decor was so cute :) read more

This is an updated review to my older one posted pretty much when Boiling Avenue opened oh so many years ago. I've spent many dinners here since then and I have to say BA has been one of my go to spots ever since the doors opened. They began with a focus on their awesome hot pots and some appetizers and have expanded to have a wide array of food options. I love a good soup, but I have to admit their rice bowls have become my new fave. The pork belly with quail eggs and the popcorn chicken bowls are our go to entrees now. We stop by after every pickleball game we have and our group can't help but order what we consider the "necessary" BA bites. AKA most of the menu. Salt and pepper tofu (my fave), grilled mackerel (yum), shrimp skewers (a classic), cucumber salad, garlic mushrooms and more. Never went wrong with trying something new from the menu. This place has always been a vibe and I've celebrated many an occasion here. But it's also one of our fave can't decide on anything dinner spots. Boiling Avenue will always hold a special place in my heart. Cheers! read more

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This is my go-to spot after pickleball and it never misses. The food is soooo good--super flavorful and just hits the spot every time. The service is always great--everyone is friendly and on top of it. If you're looking for a solid, reliable spot with great food and chill vibes, this is it. I keep coming back for a reason! Highly recommend! read more

Bad service. Good food. I came to this restaurant to meet with a friend for lunch. We arrived about 5 minutes before 12 pm on a weekday. By 12 pm, the "closed" sign was still up at the door. We couldn't wait, so we were glad to find out the door was unlocked. After we got in, there was no one in the whole place. The only server who never smiled once during the next two hours showed up after five minutes or so, unenthusiastically, she asked what we would like to order. Since this restaurant had eliminated all paper menu options. We tried to order from our phones, only to find out that what was available online wasn't necessarily available in the restaurant?! My friend was interested in a meal that comes with a veggie dish. We asked our server which veggie it would be before she could make a final decision. The server stated it will either be Kimchi or cucumber salad. So, my friend informed the server that she does eat hot dishes. Therefore, she would like to know which veggie she would get for her meal. Still, the server replied: "Our kimchi is not hot" + "it will be either kimchi or cucumber salad" without even checking with the kitchen. Finally, we had to request her to please verify with the kitchen. The food came, and it was good. Later, my hotpot was fully boiled. The hot broth was starting to splatter. I needed to put the fire out. But our server was nowhere to be found for about 20 minutes. We tried to use a spoon to put the fire out, but it did not work. About another 20 minutes later, we finally spotted the server. The whole time we were there for about 2 hrs. She made us feel as if we were bothering her. We were the only table there the whole 2 hours. There was one other 'to go' customer who was also treated as if he was a hassle. Before leaving the restaurant, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands, and that's when I discovered the server was hiding in the back hallway, sitting in the corner on her phone. Never once did she lift her head to check to see who was walking to and from the restroom. It was the worst customer service I have ever witnessed. It explained why this restaurant was empty during the whole two-hour period. We know we will never want to be back, no matter how good the food is. read more

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Individual fusion hot pot at an affordable price? Nice. Even better, they offer a variety options that will satisfy a diverse group of people such as vegetarian, curry, lamb, and chicken. I opted for the Sichuan Spicy which is filled with all the typical goodies that I would gather for hot pot. The broth did not disappoint -- it didn't contain much of the usual numbing spice but still tasted great nonetheless. At ~$25 after tip, it's quite the bargain for a similar amount of food that I'd get at an all-you-can-eat location. read more

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My husband and I came in for a weeknight dinner date. The decor was cute, aesthetic, and clean, with a clear bar-restaurant vibe. We were invited to sit at any table we liked and scan QR codes to view the menu, which was easy and convenient. Service here was truly exceptional. The staff was extremely attentive throughout our entire meal and made us feel very well taken care of. We also enjoyed the mini sauce bar, though we really wished they had black vinegar! We ordered the Satay Beef Hot Pot, Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot, and the Garlicky Enoki Mushroom Sizzler. The Satay Beef broth was too reminiscent of peanut butter for my taste and reminded me a lot of kare kare (a Filipino dish). I don't enjoy savory dishes that taste like peanut butter, so this wasn't for me--though I think I might've liked it more if it had more depth from additional spices or aromatics. The Sichuan Spicy broth was neither very spicy nor numbing, despite the name. It wasn't red, only had a few Sichuan peppers (and no peppercorns), and felt extremely mild compared to traditional Sichuan hot pot broth. The Enoki Mushroom Sizzler was bland and lacked flavor. I felt like I had to dip it into sauce just to enjoy it, so we packed it up to revive it later at home. While the service made the dinner experience pleasant, every dish we ordered lacked the punchy Asian flavors we were expecting. The flavors felt more catered to the masses rather than traditional or bold. Parking: Plenty of spaces in the strip mall where the restaurant is located. read more

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Came in on a Thursday around 6pm. We came with friends who love this place!!! And I agree!! Our waitress (I think her name was Lilly) was so nice and friendly. She even gave us a Lilly special for one of our items. Our order was a spicy Sichuan hot pot with no clams and extra spam, popcorn chicken and pepper fried tofu. This was plenty of items for the two of us. We also went for the 6 item soju flight. The hot pot was well filled and the broth was spicy but not tooo spicy. The popcorn chicken was well cooked and not greasy. The dipping sauce it came with was fantastic. The fried tofu perfectly cooked for our taste. Overall we loved this place. Service is stellar for this type of restaurant and food and drinks were great too!! This restaurant is clean and not overly crowded with too many tables. It was just right. read more

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Great spot to come chill & enjoy individual hot pot and small plates. Its been a minute since I've been back here but this place never disappoints. The service was quick and our server very attentive. She was always checking on our table. This place is small but has a great vibe. Casual & trendy where you can eat, drink and catch up with friends. They have happy hour every day from 3-6pm. We were able to order many shareble dishes during this time. We ordered the house special hot pot to share which includes Beef, Shrimp, Lobster Fishball, Stuffed Fishball, Spam, Imitation Crab Stick, Fried Tofu, Assorted veggies and noodles. It was flavorful and full filling. We had the kimchi fried rice which was perfectly seasoned, the braised pork with quail egg was soft and balanced with sweet and savory flavors. We also had the popcorn chicken which was crunchy and well seasoned. Corn and fries , just because! As for drinks we had the soju flights, forgot the flavors however we were told flavors are different monthly. This just want you to come back and try their other flavors. Im not a fan of sweet alcoholic drinks but doesnt hurt to try. However if you're not a soju fan, they have different types of beers and sake bomb and mocktails. My friend and I got their echigo red ale which tasted smooth, slightly dry, and has a refreshing finish. Overall, I enjoyed the food, drinks & experience here. read more

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I feel like my experience at Boiling Avenue could have been better. While the food was fairly good, I feel like the service for me was a little poor for my first time being there. During my time I felt like my food took a little longer than usual to come out, while there was no one else dining, there was also a delivery driver that was trying to get some sort of situation figured out, so that's probably why my food took a bit longer to come out. As mentioned, the food was pretty good but unfortunately I found pieces of plastic in my soup which I thought was maybe uncooked noodles/vermicelli but after leaving it in the boiling broth for a while nothing changed and it was visibly noticeable that it looked like shredded plastic. read more

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Came early and there was plenty of seating! Service was fast and attentive and the personal hot pot was the perfect thing on a cold day. It was a lot of food in the pot and you can ask for unlimited broth refills! The lamb lover was spicier than anticipated so be careful when ordering it. read more

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Boiling Ave is the perfect spot during the cold/rainy season. The vibe is very casual, so I am usually show up in my comfy clothes. My go-to order is the Lobster Hot Pot. It comes with a Lobster Tail, Shrimps, Mussels, Stuffed Fishball, Lobster Fishball, Assorted Seasonal Vegetables, Vermicelli... definitely worth the price ($23.99). They have a self-serve area where you can help yourself to a variety of sauces. They also have a wide variety of beverages/drinks. I usually go for their House Flavored Soju, which you can mix and match flavors. My favorite it Passionfruit Mango. The staff are always very friendly and attentive, and the food comes out relatively quick. It's just a matter of waiting for you hot pot to cook. read more

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We pretty much come here after pickleball. Tried the new item, tempura shrimp curry don. So good!! They also just expended their drink and alcohol menu. I wanted to try their new matcha latte drinks but i was so full. So Im going to have to come back to try that next time! read more

Boiling Avenue - New item!? Tempura shrimp curry don. SO GOOD!!! - Hot Pot Near Me - Sacramento, California

Overall had a great experience. I ordered a to go order over the phone and that was a breeze. Inside was very cute and had a lot of nice seating. They packaged the order very well, with lots of broth, raw meat, & the other toppings. I got the Sichuan Spicy and boy was it hitting! There was a lot of variety in the toppings & everything tasted great. Would visit again if in the area. read more

Great cozy spot for personal hot pot! I came here on a rainy day and it was the perfect meal. Many different options to choose from. Service was fast and the servers were super nice. Sauce bar is smaller than other places I've been to but they had the essentials. Plenty of seating while still feeling cozy. Highly recommend! read more

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Pretty solid for individual hot pots in the modern style that's hit everywhere since Boiling Point hit the scene however many years ago. You cook your meat tableside as it arrives raw, so make sure you have time for leisurely lunch before heading over. Menu is pretty standard for these places, quite affordable, and the vibe is cliche but completely fitting. Parking is very decent at the tiny strip mall section they're located in, and they have a variety of tables inside for different sizes of groups. read more

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Refreshing ambiance, great fresh ingredients, so fun to cook at the table, didn't slap my budget in the face either. The staff is so helpful too. We love this place and have been there a few times. Each time is just as good as the first time. read more

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Came here again recently, and don't plan to come back. Realized there's not much (raw) meat provided, and a lot of cabbage filling. And i've just tried other places that are better. But the broths are very good! read more

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loveee this place! Whenever I am in the area and I am craving it, I love to get it along with their shrimp skewer. Service is great and everyone is friendly. They're all around college-aged servers so customer service never fails. It can also get busy in the place depending on the time of day. Other than that, there is music playing in the background so it's not an awkward silence read more

Boiling Avenue - Lamb Lover - Hot Pot Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went here tonight (Thursday 4/23) and got the house special since I'm allergic to nuts, and it was great! Service was excellent!! There was an amazing staff member who despite being the only server managed to attend to all our requests! My girlfriend got the satay and she thought it was solid! Saw a couple walk in last minute, and they still accommodated to seat them despite it being within 2 minutes from closing. read more

I love boiling avenue, Mari was a great server and was so attentive! She makes me want to keep coming back! read more

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Cute little spot! The ingredients were fresh and delicious, the service was quick and friendly. I'm definitely coming back to try more things! read more

Boiling Avenue - Hot Pot Near Me - Sacramento, California

Small restaurant from the outside, but decent size inside. Small parking lot but we went on a weekend evening and there was only one couple there at the time so we parking, seated and served right away. Cool chill vibe inside. Menu was decent, had a few options for soups, rice bowl, appetizers and drinks. Everything we tried was really good. Hot pot was brought out on a nice serving dish where they light on fire in front of you. Only downfall is that it takes such a long time to boil before you can eat. So if youre in a hurry I wouldnt recommend the hot pot. I liked how they provode additional broth if you need more. The edamame was decent. Flavor was okay, but I wish there had been more sauce. The kimchi fried rice was good. There sauce bar was only six items so it was really small. It incurred 3 sauces, green onions, cilantro and garlic. I wasnt too impressed by it but it still helps. Probably not my favorite hotpot, but I would still go back to try other menu options. Also, I thought the staff was very nice and friendly. read more

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First time here for lunch at Boiling Ave with my party of 3, food and portions were good, but the service was horrible. Worst customer service I have ever had. We were the only party in the restaurant, with only 1 server and that server's attitude definitely seemed like it was "boiling". Never acknowledged us when we said thank you, acted like she did not want to be there, and made me feel like we were just a nuisance to her when we barely requested for anything. The most diabolical moment was my flame went out in my hotpot mid-meal on its own, and I sat there for 20 minutes patiently waiting for our server to return, she was no where to be seen. During that time, my hotpot went cold with meat that was raw, and couldn't cook because the flame went out during that amount of time. After patiently waiting 20 minutes with a now cold pot with raw meat that couldn't cook, I got up, went near the kitchen in the hallway, and politely said, "Excuse me" three times to get their attention on the matter, as the sound of dishes being organized was echoing from within. The third time when I said "Excuse me", our server barged out of the women's restroom, which was right next to the kitchen in the hallway, looking at me like I just committed a crime and said, "Yes?!". I then responded to her politely with a calm tone, "Sorry to bother you, but I just need my hotpot flame turned back on please, the flame went out 20 minutes ago". She then angrily responded, "Okay!", like I was an absolute bother. She then came to my hotpot, lit it. I said, "thank you", and she didn't say anything, no acknowledgment from her, as she walked away angrily. Look, I truly understand if the service is slow & stressful when a restaurant is packed, but at that time there was literally no one in there, and was just me and my 2 other party members the whole time from beginning to the end of our meal. There's a saying on the wall from within the restaurant that reads, "Keep Calm & Flame On". And I'll say this, the server was not calm, and their attitude was definitely flaming on for sure. The food and portions were good, but the service needs a lot of work. Despite all this, I really do hope the server is ok because we don't know what anyone is going through in life. I do hope service improves, and may be one day I'll give this place a second chance. read more

This place is always such a hit especially when it's so cold and rainy!!! When you walk in, they may seat you or ask you to seat yourself. Water is self serve. The servers are usually running around taking orders, bringing plates to tables, drinks, and cleaning up so expect them to be busy. Both times we've gone recently it's been two young women running the front of the house and props to them. It gets busy here around 5:30/6 pm until closing. We love the white rice, pork belly and quail eggs to start with. Also the kimchi fried rice is so delicious. I enjoy spicy so ordering the Sichuan spicy has been my favorite. Ask for extra broth if you enjoy the broth like me! They will re fill your bowl :) This place always has a nice homey feel to it. It gets busy and full of people who enjoy a nice warm meal before going about the rest of our day. 10/10. Always love this place read more

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Amazing place :) Been coming here for 6 years now and it never disappoints! Tonight my mom and I each ordered the House Special hot pot and it's what I recommend to newcomers. It has a little bit of everything, but a lot of flavor! They have yummy sauces that you can try along with it: chili oil, ponzu and a spicy citrus heat one. My mom enjoyed them (she loves spicy and said they weren't too spicy). Service is always fast and great here. The ambiance is great too; still trendy with jams from the early 2000's playing. Tonight there were 4-5 tables there all with children, so it's a good intimate place for small gatherings read more

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Boiling Avenue is one of the original hotpot restaurants that first opened in Sacramento. They're about to hit 10 years can you imagine!? They now have a brand new lunch set menu too. This is the SPOT to hangout with your friends. Eat amazing food, drinks, and all good vibes What we got: * Hot Pot for 2 (House Special) * Braised Pork w/Quail Eggs * Mapo Bowl * Soju Flight * Yuzu bombs * Mango Sago (This is sooo good and fresh) * Thai Tea read more

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Went last night. Decor gives Japanese vibes. We sat down used the QR code for the menu. I ordered the house hotpot and extra beef and the braised pork with quail eggs. I forgot to take pictures. The house hotpot was beefy veggie broth it was a good size for 2 people. The braised pork over rice was so good. I really loved the sauces. You need to dip with the sauces for the best flavor. One was a house sauce the other citrus fish sauce. I didn't add the chili oil just did the garlic oil. Self serve lemon water station. Food came out great quick. Service was friendly. Not sure why the reviews say otherwise. They checked on us at least 4 times after we received our food. Can't believe they have been there 10 years and i didn't know. I will go again. read more

My two friends and I got here around 5:30pm on a Friday and there was no wait at all and were seated immediately (it got way more busy as the night went on). The inside is fairly spacious and since we came around holiday season, it was decorated soooo cute and cozy! I loved it so much! Also whoever was playing music, it was chefs kiss!! a lot of throwback music which was so good! There is also a self serve water station on the side which is nice! Also, they do have an option of sauces but you'll have to ask them for it!! I got the: - Lamb Lover: I loved the variety of different types of foods it came with!!! the soup was lacking just a bit for me but i got some sauce and mixed it in and it helped alot! but all the ingredients seemed very fresh which i liked The servers were sweet and very accommodating! One of my friends were allergic to shrimp, so they were able to replace the shrimp with meat and came back often to check up on us and see if we needed anything else! There was also so many other items on the menu besides hot pot that sounded really good so I definitely would come back here to try other menu items! This place seems like a chill place to come by with friends to chill and talk and drink! read more

Boiling Avenue - Lamb Lover - Hot Pot Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped by Boiling Avenue and ordered the Lamb Lover hot pot. It was solid, good flavor, and the lamb was tender. Also tried the Honey Jasmine Milk Tea, which wasn't too sweet, and you could taste the jasmine. Service was fine, and the place seemed clean and organized. Overall, a good spot if you're in the mood for hot pot. read more

Boiling Avenue - Lamb Lover - Hot Pot Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here craving hot pot since it was pretty late at night and this was one of the only places open. It reminded me of a spot I've been to before, which is why I decided to try it. It was honestly very chaotic and overstimulating inside not sure if it's always like this, but it definitely was the night I went. There was a party happening, lots of drinks, and it felt like most of the staff knew the group personally. Because of that, service for our table was just okay; they barely checked in on us, which was a letdown. read more

Came here for the first time with my husband because Korean BBQ across the street was too busy. We stepped in and were greeted, we sat down and ordered. The dining area was nicely lit with lights, a good spot to hang and have dinner with a small group of friends. I love the chalk board art! We both got the house special hotpot, crispy tofu and calamari.Hotpot Flavor was great with a lot of toppings, I left sooo full. The water and sauce are self serve, you just grab it from around the corner. I do wish the chili oil was spicier but that's just me. Def would come back again! read more

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Absolutely delicious. Super kind staff. Always a go to during cold months of the year!

The food her is exquisite. The portions are sooo generous! And they play such cute music inside. I would highly recommend this place coming from a hot pot enthusiast. read more

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The service was the worst that I ever seen in my life. Today a friend found out this new open restaurant and we all 3 guys curiously wanted to try out for our lunch. We got there around 12:05 pm and the restaurant had the opening sign saying that lunch hour from 12 pm - 3 pm. We went inside we saw an unhappy waitress and one lady sat at very front table. We felt that the waitress was not very friendly and eager to serve customers. After she showed us which table to sit, 5 minutes later we still didn't see that she gave us the menu to order or water so we asked her for the menu then she told us to scan the small QR code on the small box like napkin box for the menu and pointed us to the corner table for self service water. Assuming the customers know how to get the menu and water for themselves is very stupid thinking from restaurant management point. Especially during lunch time, working customers only have an hour for lunch, so they need to be able to get their order quick so they can enjoy their lunch. In contrast, We got inside the restaurant 10 minutes and we didn't know what to order or didn't even have a cup of water and the waitress was not helpful while the restaurant was super empty. We left and went to La Bou restaurant next door to grab quick lunch since we were running out of time. I think the management owner needs to improve on this kind of service or soon no one will come here again. read more

I used to come here for happy hours, enjoyed their food but I just went recently last Monday and I thought they over charged me on some drinks so I call but I guess it was right. Then I went again that Friday bringing friends with me enjoy their food and we order food and drinks. Mind you I look at the receipt this time to make sure everything was right. But today when I look at my credit card they overcharge me. I tip them $20 cash and they going to charge me $20.02 on my credit card! Like how tf do you guys do business by ripping people off and shit. Just warning everyone to be careful when you come here they be adding on your tip. I don't think I will ever be back again. I'm going to call and complain when they open at 4pm! This is ridiculous and scandalous. I have witness my friend all saw that we tip $20 cash and then you going to want to charge me $20 more how pathetic! read more

I really enjoyed my whole experience here, especially after a really long drive. I've been craving hot pot for some time and today was the day that I wanted to have some soup. For context, I was driving for almost 4 hours to get to Sacramento as I had a conference to attend to. After my conference ended, I ended up looking at Yelp to see what hotpot's were near me and stumbled upon boiling Avenue. The drive was pretty easy and not too far from the hotel, and there was a good amount of parking. I sat and was greeted by these two sweet girls at the front, where they explained the menu to me and kept checking up on me. Although I was craving a curry hot pot, I ended up getting the lobster hot pot and it honestly did not disappoint, it was so good in flavor and the price is honestly really good. Then I had an amazing conversation with the girls working at the restaurant and honestly, it just made my day. If I'm ever back in Sacramento, I'll make sure to drop by again. 10/10 would recommend, to the service and the food. Oh, and the interior was super cute and well decorated, really enjoyed the vibe of the location and it was super clean. read more

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Meet the sweetest waitress while having lunch with my family! She was so attentive and friendly, and even joined in cheering us on during our sake bomb (with her own canteen of water very professional, very demur! She was was serving she was the best) The food came out quickly, the environment was clean, and the vibe was 100%. Highly recommend this place, and I'll definitely be coming back! #10yearanni #ihopeiwintheraffle read more

Boiling Avenue was on my foodie bucket list. I'm a Ramen lover in search of the best bowl in the area. This was an eating experience that is definitely worth the time it takes to cook everything at the table. Both the service and ambiance were fantastic! We went with the House Special and it did not disappoint. A tip for first timers, if you want a spicier bowl, is to explore the various sauces located by the water. If you are tired of the same old restaurants, branch out and give Boiling Avenue a try, you will love the experience! read more

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The waitress was awesome! Very knowledgeable we went with the 4, house pot, three with udon noodles and one with ramen noodles, and potstickers! Everything was amazing ! This is definitely a dinning experience! The food comes out not cooked and in the boiling broth everything slowly cooks, we added some habanero sauce which made the dish much less bland! Definitely need to add some of the spices, which we didn't know until we saw other costumer doing it... would have been nice if the waitress would have mentioned this..she had a great knowledge of the ingredients and menu but did mention the adding the spices from the spice rack near the water. Overall this was an amazing..ohh I said that, well it was, eating experience! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Absolutely delicious, super fast service, and honestly really affordable. Super cute restaurant as well.