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    Boiling Point

    3.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Teeling L.

    Boiling Point is a popular Taiwanese hot pot restaurant originated in Taiwan and was brought to the U.S. by owner Rick Chou, opening the first location in Hacienda Heights, CA in 2004. Unlike traditional communal hot pot, each diner receives their own small wok served over an individual burner to keep the soup bubbling throughout the meal. The restaurant offers roughly 10 distinct soup base, including popular choices like Beef, Lamb, Seafood Tofu, Milk Cream Curry, and polarizing House Special (which features fermented "stinky" tofu). Our favorites are the House Special and Spicy Beef. The broths were flavorful and paired well with their garlic soy sauce and spicy bean paste. The restaurant offers lunch specials which include a complimentary ice green or black tea. The interior of the restaurant is contemporary, trendy, and casual, though the space is relatively small compared to other Boiling Point branches. Service is limited, it's difficult to flagging down servers for our needs especially during peak times. Parking is primarily limited to street parking which can be difficult to find during peak hours.

    new wait list system not integrated w app, so u can no longer check prior to going. and you cant see how many ppl are ahead of you
    Van D.

    The Boiling Point app no longer shows their waiting list, so you are no longer able to strategically pick a less crowded location or anticipate how long your approximate wait would be. When my boyfriend and I arrived to the Boiling Point - Arcadia, the tablet where you checked into prior, was covered by a QR code, that forces you to allow your location because you can only join when you are there. There is no indication of how many groups are in front of you, or how long the approximate wait is... and no staff in sight for me to inquire with... Visually it looked like 3 groups of 2 and 1 group of 6 before us, which wouldn't be bad. But it turns out a bunch of people were waiting in their cars. The wait was 50 minutes!! Had I known so many people were in front of us, I would have gone elsewhere. My boyfriend ordered his usual #4 Beef ($20.35/dinner) and I ordered my usual #6 Milk Cream Curry ($20.26/dinner). The prices continue to increase but the ingredients are reduced and swapped with inferior alternatives. When the weather is cold, my body yearns for hot pot to nourish myself but waiting for nearly an hour in the cold was counter productive to my health. I also want to point out that they didn't allow anyone to wait inside. We don't plan on coming back to this location since it's especially small and crowded... and I am definitely reluctant to go to other locations as their quality declines and I can't even glance to see how long the waitlist might be.

    Joanna C.

    Love the food here, especially during lunch time. They have a lunch special, which includes a free drink (green tea or black tea), and the price is slightly lower than dinner. My favorite is either the seafood pot or the rose milky.

    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup
    Travis P.

    I've done a lot of takeout from this location, but this time we decided to dine in. It's one of the smaller Boiling Point locations, so lines can get pretty long depending on the time of day. We signed in through the app, and fortunately, since we were a party of two, we only had to wait about 10 minutes. Overall, the experience was great. The service was fast, and our food came out in under 10 minutes after ordering. The staff was really friendly, and everything tasted delicious. I actually like this location more than a few of the other BP spots. Love that they have drinks now! Parking - It's downtown Arcadia, so it's just street parking wherever you can find a spot.

    #1 House Special Hot Soup (no spice)
    Jodie T.

    Looking back at my old review... I have some updates! I did notice that throughout the last 2 years, the volume of music has gone down, which I greatly appreciate. Another point I would like to note is that although the price has increased a bit in the last ~5 years (which is what my old review was highlighting), their quality and portions have remained consistent. I understand that price increases of everything are to be expected, but I think I had written that because it felt steeper than other places. One minor change is that black tea is not an option for the lunch drink anymore, so the options are green tea or wintermelon tea. Honestly, I eat here way more than "on occasion", I am back at least twice a month (why did I even write that before). My favorite is always the House Special with vermicelli because it has a variety of ingredients inside, all of which I love. With the quality ingredients and delicious flavors, I leave feeling satisfied with my meal every time. It seems that I was previously a bit harsh, but I love BP and will always keep coming back :)

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    Kaitlyn L.

    I've tried the other boiling point locations and can definitely say the service here is the best. It was about a 20 minute wait on a Friday night. I love their Beef Hot Pot with vermicelli! I love that they have drinks so I can get my boba fix in as well. It is really clean but little seating.

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Christine M.

    good spot for hot pot! i ordered the beef hot soup with mild spice and extra vermicelli. you can choose between a side of rice or extra vermicelli. the sauces they provided pairs well with the beef! i was extremely full after the meal. service was attentive! they provided more hot water for the soup, gave napkins, and refilled water cups without asking. came on a sunday night and it was quite busy. they have a tablet to sign up on for the waitlist. i waited about 10 minutes. parking was easy and convenient.

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    Alice W.

    I love BP! To get on the waitlist, you need to turn on location services for your internet browser. (It's some website... not through yelp) Once seated, my friend and I were able to look at the menu via the QR code. I got the rose milky and really liked it!! It's a nice subtle milky flavor and didn't have any rose taste. lol! We also got free drinks w our lunch. I got the green tea but didn't realize it was sweetened. The staff were really nice. There were some trainees so they were all very attentive and came by our table often to refill our broth and waters. Free parking so that's also a plus!

    Jonathan K.

    Boiling point makes hot pot so easy and accessible! You can customize your bowl, spice level, add ons, and the lunch special hits when you can get a green or black tea to cool your mouth in between bites. The soup is warm and comforting, the meat is tender, and getting tofu and crab meat, there's just much packed into each bowl! The staff is nice and tries to get you in quickly and is helpful, the seats are spaced out so it feels roomy

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Justin

    Boiling Point is one of the most consistent hot pot spots around. My top 2 would be the Taiwanese Spicy or Beef Flaming soup. One thing to keep in mind: the Flaming spice level at the Chino Hills location definitely hits different than the one in Arcadia. Chino Hills loads it up with some explosive chili oil that might have your stomach questioning your life choices (still worth it though). As for the ambiance, don't be surprised if it feels freezing while you're waiting for your food. They seem to keep the thermostat around 60 degrees, but you'll warm up fast once you start eating. As for the service, it's nothing amazing, but nothing bad either. Pretty standard and efficient. What keeps me coming back is the consistency. The flavors are always there, the ingredients taste fresh, and the quality never seems to dip. If you're craving dependable, flavorful hot pot, this is the place.

    Beef Hot Pot (Spice Level: Mild)
    Jacqueline N.

    Alright I know you might think I'm crazy but sometimes I crave eating hot food on a super hot day. Who's with me?!? Anywhooo this spot has been here since I was in middle school! I remember the days of getting out early and going to eat hotpot with all my friends with their lunch special hahaha I really do feel like this spot is an 626 staple. You choose from a small, but mighty, menu of different broth flavors + toppings. It's a pretty speedy process as they bring the pot to you with all the goodies cooked. Then lighting that chafing fuel so the food is hot for as long as you want! The beef hot pot is a classic and always my favorite. Beware of going above mild for spice as it gets pretty fiery in my opinion. I do feel the consistency hasn't changed one bit. Although I do miss the days of the enoki mushroom but I'll live....maybe Sometimes parking can be a bit tough when there's a lot of families during prime dinner hour. However not impossible to snag a spot on the adjacent streets. Service is always quick and attentive and they also brought back the little cups of juice instead of the packets (The world is healing) So if you want a soup based lunch/dinner that's quick and satisfying, Boiling Point is your guy!! Final verdict: Slurp-tacular ;)

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Hanna O.

    This was my first time experiencing hot pot and it was SENSATIONAL! I already knew going in that this would be a fantastic experience solely based on the fact that my friend chose it as a lunch spot for us. ALWAYS trust your foodie friends; they know the way ;) There's 2 hour parking right outside the restaurant and if you can't find a spot there, there's plenty of street parking available. The dining room was spacious and was also PACKED with folks who were out for lunch. While the menu was compact, there was still plenty of variety! I was debating between the Taiwanese Special and the beef. I ultimately went with the latter, since the spice level for the Taiwanese Special as Flaming Spicy. I'd like to ease into that spicy experience eventually, just not today! Along with the beef hot soup (with medium spice), I ordered the winter melon juice - which was DIVINE! It was just sweet enough, supremely flavorful, and refereshing. Within a handful of minutes, our hot soup/stoves were delivered to us and we dove right in! The flavor of the broth as well as the variety of accoutrements were absolutely delicious! The fish cakes, cabbage, and tempura were my favorite of the bunch. I will ABSOLUTELY be coming back to Boiling Point to try more menu options, the next time I'm craving something soupy. This is also a great choice if you're wanting to go to hot pot but don't have a large enough group for the traditional pot-in-table setting. 10/10 recommend!

    Seafood Tofu
    Naby A.

    This is a location I visit quite often. Before COVID, most Boiling Point locations generally had poor and unfriendly service. Among them, this branch was at least one of the better ones. As of now, I would say this location offers the best service compared to all the other branches. The staff ask at just the right moment whether they may turn off the burner, and they come to refill the soup exactly when it's needed. They even bring napkins without being asked, which I truly appreciate. When service is this thoughtful and sincere, there's no reason not to leave a generous tip. I've noticed that the service has improved significantly over time, and I feel genuinely thankful for that. In particular, whenever I see young Asian staff members working diligently, I sincerely hope they all achieve great success in their future endeavors.

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    101 Pot All You Can Eat

    101 Pot All You Can Eat

    4.2(280 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Amazing food amazing service way better than the place across the street more selection of broths…read moreand meat

    Stopped by Arcadia to try 101 Pot All You Can Eat. They have been opened for a while and I believe…read morethere has been a change in ownership. They offer premium and prime options for their AYCE hot pot. Their prime menu was $52.95 and offered 9 different soup bases, 17 meat options, self serve bar filled with veggies, noodles and meat balls, drink stations and ice cream. I got the split pot with sukiyaki and jelly golden chicken broth. The sukiyaki was slightly sweet and full of umami flavor. The jelly golden chicken was flavorful and comforting. You can tell they boil down chicken bones from the chicken fat in the soup. They have 3 meats on the prime menu that were wagyu. All 3 were super tender and required little to no chewing. The abalone were massive and firm yet tender. We got the shrimp paste as well which was flavorful and filled with chunks of shrimp. The veggies were fresh and I enjoyed the variety. My favorites were the crown daisy, spinach, enoki mushrooms and Napa. They even have the sweet potato wide rice noodles that are slimy and chewy. Not a lot of AYCE places have it so it's a rare find. The staff here speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English so ordering was not an issue. They have a small lot in the back with about a dozen spots which wasn't an issue on the week day.

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    Mo Mo Paradise

    Mo Mo Paradise

    4.0(1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    All you can eat
    Discounts available

    Lunch AYCE shabu Great quality beef and pork for a good…read moreprice. Only thing missing from the dinner menu is the pork belly. $29.99 per person for lunch. 8/10 Service was decent. Would recommend this place for lunch!

    Came here with parents since we haven't ate hotpot in a while and didn't know what to eat. We came…read moreon a weekday for dinner so it wasn't crowded. However, I still made a reservation online since I saw a few reviews mentioned reserving ahead of time to mininize wait time. Luckily, it wasn't full when we arrived so the reservation wasn't actually needed but it did get more full later in the night so a reservation would be helpful if you plan to eat later at night during the peak times and especially during the weekends. Anyhow, we were seated quickly and got a table with two stoves and we could use both for four people. I got the Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki broths while my parents got the Shabu Shabu and Tomato. And we got the Momo experience since it has a good assortment of meats. Our server was friendly in explaining the menu and had pretty fast service. Once we ordered the meat, they were served quickly too which was nice so you didn't have to wait long in between. The meat quality was pretty good but we noticed that the quality for the Chuck Eye got worse towards the end of our meal even though it started off really good. Not sure if that was on purpose or just a bad batch of beef but it was disappointing since it wasn't as tender and was tough to chew so I couldn't eat some of it. The broths were also pretty good. The Sukiyaki is a bit salty if you let the veggies and meat sit inside for too long so warning about that, but it was flavorful enough to not dip in sauces. I liked the Shabu Shabu more since it is more clear and not strong. Also, they have a drink section for unlimited drinks if you pay extra which I didn't opt for but they do let you order free hot tea or hot water unless you want cold water then it is at the soda fountain. Sad that they now charge for drinks. They also have a self-serve veggie bar which has decent amount of veggies and other hotpot ingredients but it is a smaller variety compared to some other all you can eat hotpots I have been to. They also have free ice cream at the end of the meal which is just 1 scoop of the flavors they have available. Nothing special. Overall, this is decent hotpot choice if you like Japanese style hotpot. The meat quality is okay but doesn't seem consistent on each platter. Also not many veggies to choose from. After trying this place, I realize I like Chinese hotpot better so I don't think I will come back here again but I guess it was worth trying.

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    Mo Mo Paradise - Tonkotsu Broth - a rich broth made with pork bone, aromatic vegetables, and savory roasted garlic.

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    Tonkotsu Broth - a rich broth made with pork bone, aromatic vegetables, and savory roasted garlic.

    Jazz Cat Restaurant - Premium pork with pork bone broth and all the yummy veggies!! SO good!

    Jazz Cat Restaurant

    4.0(643 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    There are some restaurants you try once... and then there are places like Jazz Cat Restaurant that…read morequietly become part of your regular dining rotation. For me, this spot has been a go-to for years, and somehow I still find myself back here every 1-2 weeks like clockwork. If you know, you know: the T-Rex lamb hot pot is the move. The portion is generous, the lamb is tender, and it cooks beautifully in the broth. My personal combo is the creamy milk and corn broth, which gives the whole pot this rich, slightly sweet, comforting depth that pairs perfectly with the lamb. Once everything starts simmering together, the broth just keeps getting better with every bite. And of course, the dipping sauces seal the deal. I always rotate between ponzu and sesame sauce--the ponzu adds that bright citrusy kick while the sesame brings the nutty richness. Every bite feels balanced and ridiculously satisfying. One thing that keeps me coming back (besides the food) is the service. The staff here are consistently pleasant, polite, and attentive. Even when it gets busy, they're quick to check in, refill broths, and make sure everything at the table is running smoothly. Another reason this place has such staying power is the experience. Hot pot here is interactive and comforting--everyone gets their own simmering pot to cook meats, vegetables, and noodles exactly how they like it, which makes every visit feel a little different. At this point, Jazz Cat isn't just a restaurant I like--it's a place I genuinely crave. If you're in the area and looking for a reliable hot pot spot with flavorful broths, quality meats, and friendly service, this location continues to deliver.

    I use to love jazz cat since set menu hot pot places are pretty rare to come by now since AYCE is a…read morebetter business model for a lot of hot pot places but over the years i feel like the quality gone downhill. The service was good as always but i feel like the quality in meat declined. However the set menu was large enough to make me feel satisfied towards the end of the meal. There's plenty of seating and the table size is really big! perfect for a good spread of ingredients. They also have an AYCE option here ! Plenty of parking! and Molly tea is the next plaza down to finish the state flow

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    Jazz Cat Restaurant - Love the golden fish balls with roe inside

    Love the golden fish balls with roe inside

    Jazz Cat Restaurant - Pork bone broth in front (my go-to) and Japanese creamy miso in back. And I LOVE their cat themed pots haha!

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    Pork bone broth in front (my go-to) and Japanese creamy miso in back. And I LOVE their cat themed pots haha!

    Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot - three flavor broth

    Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot

    4.3(390 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$$

    Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was…read moreno line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights.

    As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and…read morefor the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean!

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