it's been a while since I've stopped by at boiling crab and my friends and I decided to get some dinner here! I ordered their mild beef hot pot and let me tell you, they are not going easy with their spice. their mild is SPICY. I like their ratio of meat/sides/vegetables and they were quick with all of our orders coming out. they give a lemon qq konjac jelly at the end of your meal and it's the perfect snack to cleanse your palate after all the spice. read more

I came here on three separate occasions, thinking each time that it's probably just the visit that day and well, each time they manage to exceed the disappointment from the previous visit. I think at this point, they're surviving solely on their "brand name" and not their food or service. It's like they're playing a real-life game of hide and seek, except they're hiding behind their fancy reputation. But hey, who needs good service and tasty food when you've got a catchy name, right? Maybe they should consider changing their name to "Boiling DisapPOINTment" or "Terrible Point." That might be more fitting. read more

Boiling Point is definitely on point this place never fails to come through. I usually frequent the one in Gardena but the Arcadia location is equally as good. The quality of the same across the board no matter the location. read more

I might be a little biased but this is literally my favorite place to go to. I love going to this specific place because of the staff. I would love to give recognition to a specific employee, Frank. He gives above and beyond customer service. Twice already he went out of his way to make sure we are comfortable in our visit. The staff here overall is the reason we come countless times. read more

I dine at this place frequently. Any Chinese restaurant with a three-star rating is usually delightful in my opinion. The food is delicious, and the service is consistently excellent. I just can't seem to get enough of their medium spicy beef pot ! Their flavorful sauces are the main reason I keep coming back. If you haven't enjoyed this place, you probably haven't tasted the right soup. I must admit, I wasn't initially a fan when they first opened, but now I'm a loyal regular. read more

They are reopened! Great menu selection with super options- a "mini wok on a box". We got the mild beef and it was delicious. The gravy rice is also recommended. Coming here more than a meal- a fun experience due to the "hot pot feeling". Come here for an extra meal experience. read more

Boiling Point - Fire is nice - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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They finally opened for dine In. They open at 12pm! Pro: Their hot pot never disappoints. Staff here is friendly and patient. I love that they are using the pixel glasses to separate the tables -- COVID precautions are taken seriously. You can pay cash, card, or online. Con: Line gets long. I got there at 12:10pm and waited 45 minutes to get seated! I highly recommend to go a little before 12pm to avoid the long wait. read more

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Last week, I called ahead to order food and went to pick it up. When I arrived and was about to pay, the manager asked me for my ID. At first, I didn't think much of it--it seemed like a reasonable request. However, as I stood there, I noticed other customers came to pick up their orders, and none of them were asked for their IDs. This started to feel strange. Why was I singled out? Then, it hit me: the only difference between me and the other customers was that I belong to a different minority group. I am not Asian. It dawned on me that the manager, in his biased judgment, might have assumed that because my skin tone is darker than his, I was somehow less trustworthy and might try to steal a $22 meal. The irony of being racially profiled by a minority was both hilarious and disheartening. I am not even that dark, so it's disturbing to think how they might treat someone with a darker complexion. The food here might be good, but their treatment of customers reveals a disturbing tendency to stereotype. It's unacceptable and disappointing to experience this in 2024. To anyone who considers eating here: take note of how they treat people, especially if you don't look like their typical clientele. Boiling Point, you can and should do better. read more

Parking: There is a parking lot along the street another one in the back. It usually isn't hard to get parking during the pandemic. Interior: The interior has been newly remodeled. It is no long dim and crowded. The lighting is better and they took out a few tables so that you can actually walk through without bumping into people's elbows. Service: I'm not sure if there was a full staff change after the remodel but the previous wait staff was pretty rude and often got my orders wrong. The person who took my takeout order today (02/20/2022) was a lot nicer and polite. I messed up my order, had to call back to change it, and she was pretty understanding. Hopefully, this is how they will be going on forward. Food: They have a variety of hotpot combinations. Most of the ones that I have tried are pretty good. You get a free drink if you order during lunch. One thing to note is that they will not serve raw meat. If you order an extra side of meat, they will cook the meat until it's pink. read more

Boiling Point is still my favorite hot pot spot and is reasonably priced. I normally the beef or house special. The service isnt really on point all the time and servers arent really that personable, but it's not something I would stop going here over. read more

Boiling point is getting more and more expensive while there are many hot pot places doing $30 AYCE. I like their sauce and Service is ok but I can't justify to spend $25 plus per person for a few pieces of meat read more

Free Green Tea/Black Tea during lunch hours before 3pm! Service was quick and simple, basically scan menu and let the waiters know what you want. There is a lot of parking, plan ahead cause it does get crowded. Appetizer! Got the cold dish, "Holy Cow" and it was very good!!! Dish contain beef tendon, shank, and tripe. Not visually pleasing but it's worth trying. Spice level is medium and heat builds up a little. Portion is enough for a party of 2. Got the standard "Beef" and it was very good. Definitely a safe pick for first timers. Medium spice is perfect if you want a nice kick. "Milk Cream Curry" is surprisingly good. Curry flavor is on point and the milk cream compliments the whole dish! read more

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December 2018 After spending time at the Moonlight Forest, we were ready for some hot food, especially soup. My kid recommended this place and off we went. There was a wait so we used that time to figure out what to order. We were lucky that I got a free parking spot right in front of this place so we didn't have to wait out in the cold, like the other people waiting for a table. Once inside, we placed our order and patiently waited a short time for our steaming bowls. Upon arrival of the food, I thought there would be more food, but I was pleasantly surprised that I actually felt full afterwards. Your food has a little fire underneath, and I HIGHLY recommend keeping the fire burning because surprisingly the broth got cold quite quickly!! You can also ask for more broth, which I wish I did. If you don't like getting a facial while eating, I highly recommend sitting in the opposite direction of the steam. FYI: There are different levels of spicy. ENJOY!! read more

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fresh food, love it! Hits the spot every time. Love the teas and the spice!! We go anytime we want soup.

I never got the appeal of going to hot pot until I went to BP. I got the curry preset and it was SO bomb. There's honestly nothing I would change about it, except maybe investing in bigger bowls because the soup kept spilling over the edges. It was so flavorful and savory and is my new comfort food. The only potential problem is that they have preset options, so if you have allergies (especially shellfish and nut) your options are pretty limited. You can ask them to substitute ingredients. Service was okay but I understand the place was busy and they had a bunch of trainees. The place was busy on Saturday night, so we had to wait around 15-20 min. Found free nearby street parking. BP, I'll be back! read more

Boiling Point - Curry hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Let me preface this review by saying that the service here could be better... But the reason for my rating is the food. My favorite is the beef hot soup in medium spicy. The broth is good, and I think the amount of toppings it includes is enough to satisfy anybody's hotpot cravings. I like BP's Taiwanese spicy hot soup too (which only comes in the larger size and flaming spicy), but there's only so much spiciness I can take lol... So if you have a high spice tolerance, I definitely recommend that. I crave BP, but I think it's because of their dipping sauces... They are so addicting. I like to combine the bean paste and garlic soy sauce together and use it on everything!! Even when I order BP togo, I make sure that the sauces are there because it isn't BP without it. IMO, BP is a solid place for Taiwanese hotpot! read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Wow, I must come here alot.. according to checkins, I've been to THIS location at least 21 times!! What can I say, I am definitely a fan. If you want to go to BP, the best time to go is at 11am.. correction, show up at about 10:45am and pull a number, otherwise the wait could.. take awhile. Our last trip was on a Saturday at around 230pm--we figured it wouldn't be busy--we waited about 45 minutes to finally get a table (yikes!). Next time we go to BP per our usual schedule, right when they open! We go to at BP at LEAST once a month, if we're not here we are doing a mid week lunch run to the one in Monterey Park. Over the years the only thing that has been inconsistent is the amount of "heat" in a mild. Sometimes it is perfect, sometimes it burns my mouth.. I am a spice wuss. The BF has finally decided to just go with "no spice" and the same for me.. he controls his heat by adding chili oil with the tableside provided sauces. He said it tastes the same and he can be sure it isn't "too hot." The only thing I am sad about is.. they do not have the pomelo year round. It made a brief appearance this last fall and it is gone again :( Hopefully they at least bring it back again this fall.. read more

Boiling Point - Japanese miso - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

COVID edition: Got my usual beef Togo and was hesitating because how can I have hot pot at home? Boy do I take that back! BP packs everything so well.. and I have a personal heating pot, so I literally had hot pot at home.. boiling and everything. This is now my go-to take out spot. I highly encourage you to try it out! Support this location and don't let it close!! read more

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Food here was okay. I ordered the beef hotpot and asked for mild and it was really spicy. Service was also okay. I order their new taro slush and they used actual taro so personally, I didn't really like it. The place was nice. They ran out of sauce but it was probably because of their 20th anniversary event. Wait was not bad (about 20 min). read more

I've been a really big fan of BP for a couple of years now and finally returned after a whole year without it! This location is finally open for lunch dine-in, however it now starts at 1PM even though it opens at 12PM (call in to double check). I always get the Lamb Pot (no spicy, without pickled mustard greens) with vermicelli and green tea. This is my favorite pot out of the whole selection because their lamb is not too gamey and it comes with an egg! If you're new to this place, I'd go with the beef because it's the safest and most popular item. They now include basil seeds in your complimentary green/black tea (with purchase of a pot) which I think is quite good at no extra cost! However, they stopped giving out the mini cups of lemonade and basil seeds with your check at the end of your meal. Service here is always very meh, and sometimes you have to ask multiple times to get your request fulfilled. Their COVID-19 policies are very safe, even after the mask mandate was lifted, all employees remain wearing their mask and there is plexiglass dividing up the tables. Additionally, sauces are now given to order in plastic cups and when asked for extra soup, they are brought in bowls instead of being poured directly in your pot by a server. When taking home your leftovers, you are required to pack up yourself. TIP: make sure to download the Boiling Point app in order to receive points towards rewards! read more

Boiling Point was my go to place for hot pot but since covid happened it's not the same since we can't eat it hot which taste so much better. I tried to recreate it at home but didn't feel the same as dining at the restaurant. They are very generous with the amount of soup to go and sauces but once they are open for dining I'll be sure to try it again. I like most of their soups but my favorite would be the beef. Everything else has one of two items I don't like in it. Enjoy! read more

Boiling Point - Beef soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Good food, good service, good lunch time deal... can't ask for more! Can get crowded sometimes, especially during lunch, but worth the wait! read more

Boiling Point - Beef! And green tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Above average to great Taiwanese style hot pot place, but with a couple limitations. I got the lamb hot pot at the flaming spicy level. Flavors were good overall, spice was there, and I enjoyed it all. Pro-tip: when they ask you for rice or for noodles as your free add on, get the rice and add gravy and fried scallions for 1.00$ more. Super good. I think the entire thing was 15$ or so? Pretty great value. But the reason why I'm giving four stars instead of five is because they give you your hotpot in one of those bowl setups that has the pink flaming gel beneath it. This is cute and cool to look at, but you can't control the temps in any way. Also, if you're a bigger guy, the seating is a bit cramped. Seating and flaming proprietary bowl stands aside, this place is worth your money. Service was mediocre, but that's not uncommon with hotpot places. read more

Boiling Point - Lamb - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

For the hot pot, small portion of lamb meat and plenty of veggie, I ordered medium spicy for the soup and I think it was good. Seating was quick, no waiting, food came out quick. Good place to have hot pot when it is cold outside. read more

Boiling Point - Lamb hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The ingredients used were old and rotten and tasted horrible. The clam tasted off. The beef was very fatty. The lettuce was rotten and spoiled and black. The list goes on from there. Won't be returning. read more

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ordered takeout, food was nicely portioned. Got a hot pot and double rice, was just enough for two people dinner. Flavorful. Mild is actually very spicy, I'd recommend no spice and utilizing the sauces. Service was good! read more

Food is good. However wait is usually 1 hour. Service is okay. Cost of food is 2x the amount when they first opened. Not really worth it for the quantity. Ayce shabu would be around the same price. Mind as well go ayce read more

I had lunch with my friends today and just wondered how the system calculated the wrong tips. And the staff refused to correct the mistake. Be careful when you get your check. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

My friends and I love stopping by here! The food is always delicious and I love getting the curry pot here. I definitely think the lunch deal is the best because it's cheaper and it comes with a free tea. I also like that you can upgrade any pot to a large, which I think would be a good portion for two people who weren't too hungry! I always love this place and I came on a Friday night around 6 pm and didn't even have to wait. read more

Boiling Point - Curry Hot Pot (No Cream) - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The food is always on point and very delicious but I can't say any good things about the service here. I've eaten more than 5 times here and one thing that doesn't change is how neglectful the staff can be. No water refills, no rice refills, no one checks in and it takes them almost 15 minutes just to charge your card or even give you the tab at all. No one wants to feel like they have to track your server down consistently. Hopefully they can improve in this area. read more

I was told this place was constantly packed so I went a bit early for dinner at 5:00pm. There were many empty tables and I was quickly seated. One thing to note is that the air conditioning is blasting inside, and even with 80 degree weather outside, you can feel chilly inside. I ordered a beef hotpot with rice, which took less than 5 minutes to arrive. The beef hotpot was delicious and had a lot of beef, veggies, a slice of tomato, corn, mushrooms, fishball shaped in a square and a tofu. The beef wasn't overly cooked in the soup and the soup kept the food hot during the meal. The mushroom and veggies tasted fresh and the soup gave it a small umami flavoring. When the check was delivered, I was also given a drink with chia seeds(?) which was a nice addition to the meal. Overall, it was better than what I had expected based on the comments my friends had told me previously. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food was undercooked, the fish is raw when the pot is brought out. I just got diarrhea right after eating in this boiling point location

Great place for hot pot on a rainy day, on any day really. My favorite is the Lamb hotpot, with a side of pork intestines and extra crown daisies. read more

Boiling point is ways a staple for me and the Arcadia location used to be my go to spot before I moved further away. Literally my number one is always beef hot soup because I'm a basic bitch but the Korean bean paste is also good! Go during lunch because you get a free tea included with your pot! read more

What is this in the pot? !!!!!!! Mushroom!!!! Or mushroom root? I asked the service to exchange it. Very rude said, " if you don't eat it, you can throw it away. "This is my first time here and last time. Very bad service, the room is very cold. read more

Boiling Point - What is this in the pot? - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The Food is great, there's a good selection of soup base and the good thing is the food is precooked so you don't have to do much work, haha I just wanna eat and relax. If I wanted to work I'd cook at home. Anyhoo, the place is a bit loud so I always bring ear plugs. The chairs are hard so I bring a cushion. The AC is on full blast so I wear a fishing hat. And if you see a guy do all of the above, well then that's me, only me. Other than that the price, the food, and the servers are super! Street parking is conveniently out front. Be prepared to wait 30-60 minutes on busy nights. I give this 4.5/5 stars which rounds up to 5. Ha! read more

Preface: our servers were all trainees. Scan the QR code for the menu. I ordered the beef, medium spicy. I'm not sure if numbing spice is in the beef soup originally or due to medium spice level. It was a good surprise. I really enjoyed the sauces they had on the table. One star removed because they forgot our orders. two out of 3 orders came to the table. I don't want to dock too many stars because the food itself was good. The servers were maybe just in training still. Street parking is available. I've only been late night, so I was able to find parking very easily. read more

This is definitely my comfort restaurant miso is so good and the black tea is my favorite (free during lunch yay!). The service was great and the servers were attentive, but they forgot my modifications rip. It can get pretty crowded so I like to come when it opens. read more

Boiling Point - black tea (5/5) best black tea i've had in my life always slays - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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DO NOT BRING BABY! Terrible customer service! This place is more of a 1.5 star location. Boiling Point is what you'd expect from the rest of the chains. Nothing quite special, nothing quite terrible. 3 Star - Food: Food is normal. Taste is average, nothing special. You get what you see in the pictures. Each pot comes with your choice of rice or rice noodle. The waitress did forget the rice noodle for one our sets but we reminded them and they brought it right away. We got several beef pots, one seafood pot, and one lamb set of varying spicy levels. Spice Level: It's spicier than we thought! Mild is more medium, medium is more hot, but if you're good with spicy then go at it! 1 Star - Service: This is the primary reason this place isn't a 3. We had 6 adults and 1 baby. They gave us seats for 6, a 4-seat table and a 2-seat table attached at the end. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that if 6 adults order 6 meals, where is the baby going to go? Not Baby Friendly! I had to ask 3 different waitresses, a total of 4 times in order to get an extra table for the baby. At first, they advised me not to put the baby at the end of the table. So I say 'Ok, can I get an extra table?' And they tell me that 'no, you only have 6 people, so you get 6 seats.' At this point I'm like, hey, what? Where is my baby going then? If my baby occupies a seat, where is the extra adult going? Trust me, you cannot fit 3 meals onto a table for 2. With this logic, I ask a few more times. Finally after the fourth time, when orders are coming in, I ask again and the waitresses FINALLY realize that you cannot fit 6 adults, their meals, and a baby in seating for 6. The Kicker: We got there around 5:30 PM, and I suspected that the restaurant would not get busy until we left. And I was right, as we were finishing and paying, it started to actually got busy. So, not giving me that extra table just makes absolutely no sense from a business or any standpoint. Summary: Needless to say, I was upset at the lack of awareness and customer service entirely. Food is standard, it's what you'd expect from a BP joint. Service was just plain terrible. Am I bias? Somewhat, but take my review with a grain of salt, this is the service you can expect. It's not baby friendly. read more

I'm a sucker for lunch specials especially with a good free drink and boiling point has a great free tea with lunch. Boiling point is a nice hotpot concept to me with the soup coming to me in a boiling cauldron. With the cold weather upon us, you might find this note because you're looking for soup. If you like asian flavors and soup, this is a great option for your too try. I always enjoy my visits to boiling point and especially love the sauces on the table that can help you customize your big pot of boiling soup. Be wary, it's obviously hot (temperature) so take your time and let your food cool down. read more