Boiling Point is always a must during the winter and literally during every other season. I did a phone call order and picked up during ~6PM. Was in and out in less than 2 minutes! read more

Awesome food, quick service for a good price. Whenever I'm craving hotpot, this is where I go Lunch specials include free tea! read more

Waited an hour with a crying toddler because she was really hungry. By the time we got a table, we were told that the only item on the menu that we could eat was sold out. How do you run a business with out of stock item at 7 pm dinner time and you close at 11 pm? Huge disappointment. At least put up a sign that says "mushroom veggie" is sold out for the day, so customers don't need to wait an hour to know they are unable to eat there. This was the first time we wanted to try this location and will never come back. read more

We've been coming to this location for a few years and the quality is consistently good and service is also typically very efficient. The only thing I'd note is that the level of spiciness in some pots is a little unpredictable. For example, during our most recent visit, both my wife and I ordered mild for our pots; however, hers came out completely void of any spiciness while mine was way beyond mild. The lunch menu items while practically identical to the dinner menu items are typically about $1 cheaper. The place gets very crowded during lunch and dinner hours; so, if you don't like waiting try to get there before (5:30 for dinner and 11:30 for lunch) the rush. read more

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Video For The Day I Visited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLI54RQMxbo Finally Open! Check In Inside, no longer outside. Wall Picture got taken down. Cashier moved to the Mid Great Staffs! Clean! Foods didn't change. Parking is not too bad. Its closed at 8pm, but you could get lucky sometime and still get a seat after 8pm. read more

Me and my friend had boiling point 2 days ago at this location. We both got food poisoning!!! We feel so sick for 2 days, I throw up twice. My stomach felt twisted! I can't even go to work. I stayed in bed for 2 days and I didn't have any appetite. This is super crazy!! I will never go back again. read more

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Boiling point hot pots always are a hit with hubby and I . They are consistently great and keep getting better each time we have them. This was our first time at this location and the service sucked and the customers around us were crappy and moody. There was only really one nice waitress she was a little bit older then everyone else . I won't be coming back to this location sadly. read more

- lamb hot pot ($22.77 through UberEats) i got the lamb hot pot with vermicelli and black tea with add-on boba. the food arrived hot and ready to eat. the lamb hot pot was filled with delicious goodies including beef, taro, fish cake, veggies, etc. the vermicelli came soaked in water and ready to eat as well. there were 3 accompanying sauces which i think were chili, shacha, and garlic sauce. black tea came with boba that was interestingly some medium size between regular boba and mini boba. overall food was great, boba was yummy, and portions were good!! - overall making the order through UberEats was pretty smooth. delivery was on time which i appreciated!! - special this is literally the BEST packaging of takeout food that i've seen during the pandemic. their bags were sealed with a "sealed to serve" sticker which i haven't seen on my other orders. their 3 sauces were enclosed in another small drawstring bag that made sure nothing would spill outside of that. utensils were also prepackaged in a paper container. appreciate the attention to detail from this group!! read more

Boiling Point - ig: @eatingsfrom - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Went here on 4th of July weekend with my friend after hitting up the Westfield Santa Anita. Yeah, instead of going for Din Tai Fung, we decided to settle for a place with less wait. Boiling Point isn't really on a major street, that is, I don't think it is. Turning off Huntington onto First, it looked like a bunch of random stores that are on the side (similar to Covina). Parking is also street parking as well. The wait was about 25 minutes here, and we waited outside til they called our name. Going inside, it was more of a darker ambience inside :D We had already known what we were going to order, so we quickly ordered. Remember that they have a free green/black tea with lunch. Remember to choose rice or vermicelli. Also figure out the spice level (none, mild, medium, spicy, flaming). I got myself the Korean bean paste like I usually do. It came a little bit longer than it usually does at other BPs, but once I got it, Raymond was happy. Food ;D They have udon and ramen noodles in here, so if you get vermicelli you get three types of noodles haha. Fully, Korean Bean Paste has: Soybean Sprouts, Nira, Green Zucchini, Kimchi, Pork Belly, Fish Tofu, Kamaboko, Tempura, Rice Cake, Enoki Mushroom,Fish Fillet, Wok Noodle, Lobster Fish Ball, Crown Daisy, Seaweed, Korean Paste. All in all, it was just alright here. Service was alright (no checkups and you had to flag them down instead of them coming once or twice to ask if everything is ok). Make sure you ask for a stamp card. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Service has improved so much since before and during the pandemic. My family dine here weekly. We have young children and the staff here are always kind and accommodating. Props to management and staff. Food is always so delicious here. My go to is either beef or seafood tofu, mild spicy because it can get really spicy. My husband likes the beef. We like the garlic pork appetizer. The holy cow beef appetizer is also very good. Kids also get a free kids meal: udon and veggies in broth. I like that we get a free tea with our lunch order. My kid loves the jelly we get at the end. The wait at this location usually moves pretty fast. Plenty of parking around the restaurant. read more

Our group of six got there at almost 12pm. We waited about 10 minutes for a table to vacate out. Not bad. I got the #1 house special. My friends got the #4 spicy beef, Japanese miso, curry fish ball, Taiwanese spicy. The AC was very strong in the restaurant. But the heat coming from the hot pots were stronger! The steam was all in my face cause the way of air flow in the restaurant. My friends sat on the booth were ok though. I think the stinky tofu was not too overwhelming. You won't smell it until you eat it. I didn't finish mine though cause I want to eat other stuffs in the pot. James liked his spicy beef pot. He didn't finish his meal neither because you eat a lot of sauce along with the food. We tried my friend's miso pot and we both love the Japanese miso! It's gotten the sweet flavor from the corn and it tasted fresh compare to the other pot. James said he will try to order a spicy version of miso pot next time. Customer service was good. Particularly from this one girl with very short hair who explained the menu to the table next to us very patiently. That table was two older ladies who asked a lot of questions. Nothing's wrong with asking a lot of questions but not all the servers can be this nice and patience. read more

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Great service. Our waitress was very attentive. The soup was good. I especially like the sauces here. Atmosphere was pleasant.

Parking: Street parking This boiling point is small with tables clustered closely together. I came here for lunch at 1pm on a Sunday. Surprisingly there was no crowd but it became crowded at 2pm (late lunch probably). I got the beef and the new herbal pork rib hot pot. The amount of meat they put in the hot pot was very little compared to the glass noodles that were stuck to the bottom of the pot. It was sadly more of a vegetable hot pot than a beef hot pot. The herbal hot pot soup was good but the pork ribs were over cooked and very chewy. If you come during lunch you get a choice of green tea and black tea. My friends couldn't finish their black tea because it was just so sweet. I would stick with the green tea since it isn't as sweet. Unfortunately you can't ask for a no sugar version. read more

As with all Boiling Points go (in SoCal), this place is a solid 4 star for food. Clean location with professional employees, I've been lucky enough to come on weekdays when the line is NOT cray cray (I see in other reviews that it gets pretty bad). Only issue is probably parking, though on a weekday, it's never really that bad or hectic. I'm not sure how it is on weekends, so try to come on off hours? In terms of food, it's pretty solid--I do like the pomelo one, though I think the flavor is actually yuzu. The regular portion is good if you have a small to average appetite, but for piggies like me, I could probably polish off two bowls (though the calories and sodium would kill me). Macros-wise, it's severely lacking on the protein as there aren't too many slices of meat (and none for the vegetarian option duhr duhr). Wow, did this just turn into a bro-swollmate geared review? Anyway, flavor is good, service is fine...on OFF HOURS!! read more

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

Boiling Point almost makes me wish it were Winter again. Almost. Grey skies and cold weather are perfect for eating a bowl of raging hot soup but I'm going to guess that Boiling Point does good business any season of the year because their hot pots are pretty delicious. We arrived early on a Friday night, just before the dinner time crush and snagged a four-top for the three of us. Unfortunately, the two-tops are quite cramped and very near adjoining tables so I'm not looking forward to returning with a smaller part. Unlike other shabu shabu or huo guo restaurants, the food here is individually portioned. Each pot of soup comes on a steady, square wooden base with a sterno to keep the soup boiling. I gravitated towards the House Special because I wanted the stinky tofu. There were four generous triangles of the stinky tofu as well as slices of beef, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, blood cake, pork intestine, veggie stems, tomato slice, fish balls, and a quail egg floating in a shacha base. I selected the medium spice level and it was perfect for me - just enough to make my nose run and body temperature rise. I love the ingrediants in the House Special Pot, especially the quail egg, pork intestine, which was so soft and tender, and the the tofu. I could have done without the blood cake but other than that there was a very good balance of protein and vegetables. The soup base is not for everyone - especially if you don't like shacha. The taste is very powerful, both spicy and salty but it goes well with everything else. The others both ordered Seafood and Tofu, wanting one of the lighter options. The contrast between their pots and mine was very clear. It was a much purer and lighter brother without the strong taste of the shacha. There was an abundance of seafood - squid rings, a baby octopus, shrimps, napa cabbage, vermicelli, tofu, clams. They had to do more work though to peel shrimp and dig around for the seafood but I think they enjoyed them as well. Do yourself a favor and keep your dipping sauce containers filled with the house-made sauces at the bar. My favorite was the garlic infused chili paste, sweet, garlicky, and spicy for the stinky tofu. A little bit of the garlic soy sauce loosened the mixture and added even more garlic. Some of the blander items from the pot, like the intestine and seafood were incredibly addictive with the sauces. Although I expected each of us to take home leftovers, the pots are the right size for one person. We all cleaned off our pots right to the end. You could keep the food going a bit longer if you ask the waitstaff to pour in more broth, but they were too busy on the night. Halfway through our meal, a waitress gave us a little cup of basil seeds in a citrus juice/soda for dessert. It was actually pretty necessary, a cooling and sweet component to cool you down, which explains the other half of Boiling Point's menu. There is a huge selection of sweet drinks like boba and slushies and shaved iced desserts. It was obvious why those would be popular to drink alongside a hot pot of food and afterwards to cool you down. The wait was pretty enormous by the time we finished our meal. I can see why - I'm stil thinking about the stinky tofu and pork intestine and those delicious sauces. read more

The stinky tofu wasn't stanky enough, it smelled stanky, but there was no stank biting into it. Honestly I think they forgot to add the stinky tofu in the hot pot, so they brought out 20 minutes later in it's own hot pot. The soup and ingredients were good, but not generous. I would probably prefer to cook my own meat (beef was on the overcooked side). Hot sauce/condiment bar is on one corner of their restaurant, it's a tad messy and actually inconvenient because of the amount of foot traffic there. Loved that it was heavily air conditioned, though that discouraged us from trying the shaved ice. Your order of hot pot comes with a free drink (tea or soda). Ample street parking. read more

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I love a great Taiwanese hot pot and this place hits the spot. Fast service and delicious soup. I can literally can go more than once a week. My favorite is the beef soup. So good. read more

This is the place to be for those rare winter cold nights in LA. Honestly, I enjoy Boiling Point more than the other spots more in part because of the broth they use. Other spots in the SGV usually have too much options for broth and they're usually too salty, at least for me. Every time I come here, I always order the beef dish with a hot spicy level. Once it arrives, I pour a bunch of the garlic bean paste sauce. I honestly think that sauce makes it taste so much better if you've never tried it. Tip: come during lunch and you'll get a free green or black tea with your meal. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The weather is kind of gloomy and slightly cold today, perfect day for hot pot so I decided to try boiling point for lunch. I've been to a few throughout the San Gabriel Valley, with exception to this location. It's located in Old Town Arcadia on corner of First Ave and Bonita. Definitely recommend getting here before noon to avoid lunch rush. Though I arrived a few minutes after 12pm, there is still a wait time of 10-15 minutes. Inside, place is small and atmosphere bustling. The low ambient lighting, black ceiling and cement flooring, makes room the really cold...probably by design to set you in the mood for hot pot. The restaurant serves individual hot pot, there are about 10 different varieties you can choose from, each pot already comes with meat and vegetables, you can also add on additional meats or vegetables for extra costs. Prices are $12 for lunch and $16 dinner. Free drink comes with meal. Their green ginger tea is really good and my personal favorite. I ordered the beef hot pot and it was excellent. It was filled with an abundance of goodies (thinly slice steak, napa cabbage, vermicelli noodles, tomato, tofu, imitation crab, mushroom, corn). The broth was wonderful, but kind of bland and needed additional seasoning. A few accoutrements were provided. One with fish sauce always does it for me, but wish they offered more like at Pho restaurants. If your hot pot gets too hot, make sure to inform the staff to turn off the burner underneath to avoid burning your tongue or overcooking your meat and vegetables. Need more broth? It's free. Just tell your server and they will come by to add more. Other than that, Boiling Point is solid place for hot pot, delicious and individual portions are perfect. Good service, staff is quick and prompt. Like all Boiling point location it's quite popular so get here early to avoid the long wait. read more

Boiling Point - Perfect day for beef hot pot! - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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After hearing about boiling point for quite some time, I finally had the chance to come with a friend. I ordered the beef hot pot, which was supposedly one of the most popular dishes here. I've heard others complain about the fact that the number of items in the broth makes it difficult to move things around, but I didn't mind that so much - I was actually impressed with the level of variety you get in the bowl and the amount of veggies/noodles you get for a relatively low price. The one thing about having everything in the pot at once is that it's easier for some things like the cabbage to get over cooked, since it would be difficult to take it out at just the right time. The flavor of the broth itself was satisfying, and it was fun to play around with the dipping sauces - I found myself going back to what I think was doubanjiang and mixing it with splashes of the others. I left full and satisfied after having sampled all of the items in my bowl, except I think the sodium levels got a bit too high for me - the salty broth and salty dipping sauces made it easy for this to get out of control. Even though I liked having the flavor contrast, I may just stick to the broth itself next time to avoid this issue. Overall, I think boiling point is a good option for a quicker, cheaper version of a hot pot meal that doesn't skimp on flavor or variety. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ordered a house special, and found a clam with Shacha sauce in the shell in the soup. The house special shouldn't contain any seafood ingredients. So this clam could be dropped from other customers leftover because it already had sauce inside the shell. Disgusting.... read more

Boiling Point - Old clam with shacha sauce in the soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Very bad service. We went in around 8.00 PM and the waiter was very impatient to take our order. About half an hour later, I told him that I had another friend coming over, please add a beef pot. He was still very impatient and asked me whether you want to add a beef? I was puzzled, because I made it clear that my friend would be a few minutes away and please add a beef pot. Then he turned and walked away without asking me if I wanted rice or vermicelli. He didn't give me any service and was very rude throughout, so I wrote down his name: Darwin. I hope the manager can read the comments and strengthen staff management. read more

I mean it's good, but is it hype worthy? Not too sure.... - - s e r v i c e - - Would've been a 4 stars but meh...I've noticed that the service at most, if not all, BPs are not the best. Most of the waiters/waitresses I've had can clearly speak Mandarin better than English, which isn't a bad thing. But communicating can sometimes become difficult. Also, I find that I have to ask for water or whatever it is multiple times before I do get it. It sucks but at the same time I've kinda accepted this.... - - f o o d - - [ [ t h a i ] ] This was my first time trying the Thai and I like! This (along with the last couple of hot pots on the menu) are a larger size than the top half. Double check with the server to find out which ones. The larger size is very filling & delicious. I love how flavorful their broth is, even if you have to add more water to your broth. If you like Thai flavored (so like sweet and spicy) you'll love this hot pot! Other favorites: beef or lamb (basic, but always a safe & solid choice) and Japanese miso was delicous - - d r i n k s - - [ [ h o k k a i d o m i l k t e a ] ] I tried this for the first time and yum! It's sweeter and creamier than most milk teas. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a drink! Just be aware that since it is a milk tea, it'll be more filling than a regular tea. I enjoyed a couple of sips during my dinner, but definitely drank most of it on my ride home. Also, I believe the prices have recently gone up. Just a heads up! read more

Boiling Point - hokkaido milk tea try it! i recommend it!! - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I used to love BP fresh, but ordered today its totally not fresh!! Everything looks like it has been frozen for very long time, even the veggie. Very disappointed. I am not going order Fresh anymore, at least not from the store! read more

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Prepare to wait during Friday-Sunday lunch times, which is expected. We waited 45 minutes, but the part that was frustrating was how the seating was not efficient. There were multiple tables that would be cleaned and prepared within minutes and left empty for 15 minutes before they were filled. Food is good, but busy times don't make it worth it to eat there imo. read more

From what I heard, the stinky tofu aroma used to be much more stronger, but since some customers started to complain, they have reduced the stinkiness. Actually, I personally prefer the stinkier the better! That's why it's called stinky tofu, right? Some people might find it stinky, it's a distinct taste that you might have to grow into liking. This is the closest you can get to stinky tofu Taiwan-nightmarket style. For lunch time they even include one free choice of tea! Compare to their rival Uniboil I think Boiling Point has more fresh and special ingredients like the wasabi rice ball, quail eggs, pork intestines and the preserved vegetables. Overall, I love it! Guess I'll be coming here more often! My goal is to try everything on their menu! I know they have a concept store in Pasadena that includes more organic choices and higher grade ingredients. For sure I will be making a visit soon. read more

Boiling Point - stinky tofu pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I prefer this location compared to the rest in SGV. It's ridiculous how busy all the locations are. There is usually an hour wait. I prefer The Arcadia location better because it's clean, less crowded, and the staff is efficient. I sit, take my orders, and food is ready in 15 mins. Not bad huh? The staff is quick and friendly. I ordered the Taiwanese hot pot in mild for $11.99. My absolute fav is the stinky tofu!! Yum!! The pot also has slicked pork, quail egg, pork blood cake, napa cabbage, fish cake, intestine, and tomato. Served with a chice of vermicelli or rice. It's a lot of food and I usually had to go afterwards. They also serve boba drinks here. My fb ordered the green tea with honey and it was good. It was refreshing with a hot meal. I like the fact that they open late until 11 pm. I don't feel rushed and I can relax and not feel like I have to leave right away. Love this location and will continue to come back. read more

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After seeing pictures of the famous boiling pot litter my Facebook and Instragram newsfeed throughout the years, I finally got the chance the try Boiling Point when I came on a double date here this past week. While this place has been known to be quite popular, the restaurant itself is pretty small , which can often account for the lengthy wait. My friends came first to grab a table and they ended up waiting for around half an hour. My boyfriend and I arrived a little while afterwards but our food came out very promptly after ordering. Since I'm really not a big fan of stinky tofu, I made sure to stay away from The House Special Hot Pot, which is chock full of Taiwanese goodies that the more ambitious eater may be used to eating. For noobs like myself, the Beef Hot Pot, mild spicy, was perfectly fine for me. They bring the a small pot to you, which is full of the usual items found in hot pot, such as beef, napa cabbage, tomato, enoki mushrooms, fish cake, bean curd, tofu, vermicelli, etc. The fire lit underneath your pot burns through most of time until it eventually grows smaller and smaller, and then it eventually dies out. The waiters will come by occasionally to refill your pot with soup or upon request. There aren't that many soup bases or meats to choose from, which is why I prefer Jazz Cat. And the sauces, though tasty, are limited to the three standard sauces found on the table. However, the cool thing about Boiling Point is the fact that all of your food is already cooked when it arrives and it's not nearly as much work as Jazz Cat. When you're feeling lazy, this would definitely be and advantage since you just choose what you like and pluck it from the pot instead of scrambling to time your food and get all of it cooked before your soup base becomes icky. Would I return? Nah. While the concept of this place is cool and reminiscent of hot pot restaurants found in Taiwan, I wasn't too impressed with the substandard fare. For $10.99 though, I can't complain too much. read more

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

Who doesn't love a personal hot pot?! I love this concept and have been to a few of the Boiling Point locations in LA. Most of the time this place is packed and you have to put your name on a wait list outside - I don't think they take reservations. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're on a time limit since you never know how long the wait will be. The prices are affordable, they take credit cards, and the food is always piping hot (literally). They also have lunch specials that include a green or black tea - pretty good deal. I usually order the Korean style or Beef hotpot. I'm not a fan of stinky tofu but my friends love the Taiwanese style hotpot if you've got the taste for that. Quick tip: they ask if you want a side of rice or noodles with your hotpot - I usually get rice since most of them already have noodles in them. The service is meh. It's gotten better since the first time I came here but most of the employees don't speak English. As long as you don't expect wonderful customer service, you won't be disappointed. I live out of town and I try to come back whenever I'm in the area. Happy eating! read more

Boiling Point - Korean style hotpot with a side of rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Always enjoy the hotpot here. Spicy beef pot is my favorite. My kids like this as well. Highly recommend to everyone!

One of the best hot pots I've ever tried. Would recommend the Miso Hotpot. The original sauce there tastes amazing. The service and quick and the restaurant is usually fairly quite. 10/10. read more

Service is the worst you can get. Went there on a slow Thursday night. You have to walk to the counter to call for a server otherwise they will just keep ignoring you waving your hands. Server came in a rude attitude and so rush getting our orders. My wife ordered her food first and server just left right away without taking my order, didn't even ask me. Used to be a regular customer. But won't come back again read more

Came in 6pm on a Thursday, no queue! One of the best hotpot places I've tried - always hits the spot and the portion is perfect for one (very hungry) person. Service is always good, and quick! read more

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So my cousin and a close friend of mine have been asking me to try Boiling Point with them. So I finally came with my close friend last Saturday for lunch. There was maybe a 15 to 20 minute wait which wasn't bad. I've been skeptical trying another hot pot joint due to a bad experience in Garden Grove. Since then, I've never tried any Chinese hot pot again and just stuck with experimenting Japanese Shabu Shabu joints. Boiling Point is Taiwanese hot pot so I decided to give it a try. I got the beef combo (#4 i think??), the Lady came out with my hot pot and everything was already in the pot boiling with all the vegetables, noodles and the beef. Already, it was a different experience. i tried the broth and it was okay...I still prefer the broth at Miyabi Shabu Shabu,. They had 3 different sauces on the table, I mixed all three to dip my beef and it was good, but doesn't beat the ponzu sauce from shabu shabu joints.Totally wished they had the ponzu sauce :( I saw the ice cube pictures on yelp and made me curious what they were. After having our lunch, my friend & I decided to try the strawberry and sesame flavor. Boy, were the ice cubes hard as ef! I suggest you don't try the sesame, it was gross IMO. Actually, don't bother ordering the ice cubes, they are 69 cents each and they are small. It's like eating regular ice cream just in cubes. You are better off getting their macaron ice cream for about $2.50 (I think). Their black tea was yummy, then again I love pretty much all tea, ha! My friend said they give free tapioca for dessert, but we never got it :( Overall experience, I'd probably come back to the Boiling Point in Irvine since it's the closest one in my area. This is cheaper than Shabu Shabu especially for lunch so I'm definately going back. It's $10.99 for lunch with free green or black tea and $11.99 for dinner without the free drink. Still not bad for what you get. After trying Taiwanese hot pot, I still prefer my Shabu Shabu, haha! Though, this hot pot joint is different since you're not really cooking anything. read more

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I love boiling point, I really do, but today while I was leaving the restaurant, the staff went after me and accused me of not paying my bill. I came into the restaurant as a party of 2. The other person I was with paid the bill first, then I left a couple minutes after, but the bill was paid. As soon as the staff got me I had explained to them that the other person in my party had paid, so we then proceeded to the cash register to verify that the bill had been paid. This is where I had found out that they had charged us with the wrong bill for a different table. This event was very embarrassing for me, as it had made a scene and other people in the restaurant were watching. I hope the staff pays better attention to giving clients the right bill for their table, instead of accusing people of not paying. read more

I'm not a fan at all of traditional hot pot. Something about the idea of doing your own cooking and having to wait to eat doesn't really entice me. But Boiling Point delivers with a single stove for each order, and everything pretty much cooked. Come early and wait a decent amount. Come later and wait a ridiculous amount. Street parking is abundant. This restaurant isn't that big but they make use of every inch of space by putting the tables way close to one another. The lady next to us was watching us eat... awk. The lamb hot soup & beef hot soup are solid choices, and both come with a hefty amount of food (meat, raw egg, cabbage, pickled veggies, etc). The lamb had a really gamey taste, which I love. They also gave us complimentary/delicious chili oil seaweed while we were waiting for our orders. It's a bit pricey at about $20/pp if you get a drink too (Hokkaido was bomb), but you do get a lot of food and the service was good, so it kind of justifies it. I don't always hot pot, but when I do, I go to Boiling Point. read more

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

What makes this place so special is their sauces. I wish they would sell the garlic soy, and miso ones. My favorite soup here is the beef hot soup!! It's so flavorful; I crave it all the time! Their new scallion gravy rice is also good! I order it with an add on of the vermicelli! Their Hokkaido milk tea is very delicious! I usually get water when I got out to eat, but when I'm here I HAVE to get it. I don't know how, but it tastes better than boba shops haha. read more

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

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What I got: Beef hot pot What I thought: I've been to boiling point sooooo many times by now and thought to myself that it's about time I left a review. To be completely honest, I'm not even a big hot pot fan, but all my girl friends love it so I end up going -- like a lot. I've been to boiling points all over from Arcadia to San Gabriel to San Jose. They're all pretty consistent in terms of flavor. What I also like about boiling point is that they always blast the AC. I sweat a lot when I eat hot soup so this pleases me. Each meal comes with either vermicelli or rice take your pick. I usually get the beef pot -- pretty solid. Has a lot of stuff in it like cabbage, enoki mushrooms, corn, fish cake, tofu, thin beef slices and a bunch of other stuff I don't even know what they're called. A lot of veggies and a good amount of meat. The hot pot is great, but people(including myself) really rave about the sauce! There's 4 little jars that will be at your table and you get to make whatever combination of sauce that you desire. I usually use all 4. There's a satay like sauce, some garlic sauce, a peanut sauce, and chili oil. The chili oil is pretty spicy so if you can't take the heat, I say slow your roll. But damn, the sauces are delicious! Tip: come for lunch and you get a free green/black tea with your meal! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

On any kind of day or weather I don't mind having Boiling Point. Yes, even in the summer, bc they blast the ac. I also love that they have music and during holidays they decorate! I use to get spicy beef, but have been loving curry cream! I've been pretty consistent in get the curry cream every time. It so delicious and flavorful and i love the cream that's on top. The sauces are to die for and the drinks are so good as well. Dont forget to use your BP app to collect points and redeem $10 off your next tab. read more

Another one of your run-of-the-mill boiling points. I feel like these days you can find one of these at the end of every corner. THat being said, this place gets the job done. The service is no worse than any other BP, and because it's a smaller store, I feel like there's less of a chance of the staff ignoring you. The wait times are usually 10-30 minutes from what I've seen, although if you do come outside of peak hours, I think it will be relatively easy to find a seat. The decor is pretty nice and the music fits the theme, so there's no complaints there. Parking is probably the only real issue I have with this place. It shares the street with a few other businesses, so although there are some street side parking spots, I've been having a really hard time finding consistent parking and usually just end up going around the corner to park. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Arcadia, California