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Boiling Point

3.2 (1.4k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Alex M.

Overall: 4 stars Tried this restaurant since they had some value doordash deals that made the whole meal about $20, which is quite value. The meal combo was a bit too heavy for me, but I'm sure would be enjoyed by others. Taiwanese Hotpot - Incredibly hearty mixture here from the blood curd to the pig intestines to the Taiwanese style tofu. The hotpot sauces it came with helped add some much needed spice and acidity to contrast the richness and heaviness coming from the dish. Wintermelon Juice - Pleasant and refreshing, with a very distinct cooling earthiness coming from the blend of the wintermelon and the tea. Food: E Presentation: E Price: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Free Birthday Meal + Free Drink
Karina G.

10 STARS! I saw the overall Yelp review rate of this restaurant but wanted to go in and experience it myself, & I'm so glad I did. I came for my birthday as they are currently doing a Birthday Free Meal with a small hot soup and beverage included. This is me 2nd time having Hot Pot, and this was by far better than the last! Absolutely delicious. The small hot soup was enough for my fiancé & I. The Lychee Green Tea drink was yummy! We also ordered an extra side of white rice. The waiter came back in the end & said our whole tab was covered :) 10/10. Wonderful experience & great way to end of my chill birthday. We definitely made sure to tip the waiter!

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Arthur T.

Standards were higher comparing this BP location to the Seattle locations (even the SJ one, which is ok) Came by Saturday evening around 7:30. Probably 2/3 empty. Comparing to Seattle ones, this one definitely lacks in service, speed, and attentiveness. Fully open, but staff had us in a squished table for 2. Then put another table at a bigger table (for 4) which was weird since I had requested it earlier and there were multiple tables open. Two of us ordered: beef hot soup $21.85 +$1 for scallion gravy rice which was good milk cream curry $21.85 no cream Green tea with boba $5.90, pricey end. Green tea is still good, but boba was mushy and cup was mostly ice. Lychee green tea $6.25 was average. Could've been better as I'm definitely familiar with a good BP experience. Cali locations need to pick it up. Parking in the lot is relatively easy.

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Dianna W.

This is. Taiwanese hot pot in the warm Spring Blvd area . It is a popular place for the locates . Each person an order your own personal hot pot . They have beef , lamb , seafood tofu , Korean style, Thai style , curry , Japanese miso , Taiwanese spicy hot pot , etc . I like that the hot pot is super hot with your choices f meat and sauces base. It comes with side dishes and vegetables with choice of one bowl of rice or vermicelli. Today is Wednesday night around 7:00 pm . The restaurant is full . It takes about one hour for the table to turn over . I order the seafood tofu hot pot . It has two giant shrimps , big piece of fish filet , clams , fish balls , imitated crab meat , cooked vegetables, mushrooms, soft and firm tofu , and some slices of pork . The broth is very tasty. A good place for a homely dinner.

#5 Lamb Hot Soup
Steph C.

Boiling Point still hits and comes with your choice of ice tea (today it was green or winter melon). Staff also friendly and helpful. Some changes are the fish cake with the BP logo is a lot thinner, and the lamb tasted more lean than tender. Other than that everything tasted the same and the flavor of the broth was still there. Plenty of tables inside and it's nice and cool.

Rose L.

Always have a blast here! Food is delicious and the vibes are good but the staff can be slow. The cleaner BP in South Bay and the owners are really nice. Would def come back again and again.

Frankie L.

This was a standard hog pot spot. Food was good and service was good. Inside had a lot of seating and was dimly lit. A casual spot in an Asian plaza. We ordered two pots for three people and were pretty full.

#9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup
Ryan C.

Disclaimer: I'm not a hotpot fan so take my review with a grain of salt. I used to only eat the rice and pork appetizers here but this time I tried the Japanese Miso. I think the name is a little misleading in my opinion since although it's Japanese (or even the "Korean" one), it still just tastes Taiwanese. It's good enough to be honest, but I'm not sure it's worth the price... I wish they had a small option for all of the menu items but I'm not sure why the Japanese Miso has to be a large. I also upgraded to the new beefy tomato rice, and honestly I'd just stick to the scallion one. It was a bit salty so it was not my cup of tea. Again, I'm not the biggest fan of hotpot, so take my review with a grain of salt!

#9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup
Faith C.

Haven't been here in yeaaaarrrs. Thought it was fine. Boiling Point pros: - wintermelon tea option (typically places offer green or black) - big double sauce tray - solid meat quantity They use BEEF broth for all their bowls except veggie!! Most places (including Tasty Pot) use pork, I believe. Staff was nice and accommodating (':

#5 Lamb Hot Soup
Rony Q.

Lamb hot soup was pretty decent. BP isn't usually my first pick because I'm not fan of the small portion of meat and the lack of heat control. If you're someone that likes convenience and variety, BP is probably your place, but if you like to have more control over what you want to eat, then ayce hot pot or something similar may be a better option for you.

#6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup was so amazing
Randy D.

Stopped in for lunch having no idea what I was in for. Colleague swore it was good and said I had to try. Was so glad I did! You pick your boiling soup off the menu and your side and they bring to the table on a box with sterno. They light the fire and the soup gets hotter as you eat it. I got the no. 6 milk cream curry with rice as a side. Comes with a drink so I got The green tea. Soup was so delicious. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Only regret was I should have got noodles instead of rice. Ordered medium spice but didn't have any kick at all. My colleague got mild and it was very spicy so I think they mixed up the order a little. He was sweating and didn't finish! It's very industrial inside, spartan but clean Service was good, they checked in and eventually shut off my fire once my soup was at a roiling boil. Immediately looked for a place close to home to try again!

Peter L.

I m biased since mini hotpot is not my thing, the pots here are adequate, broth was bland imo, for instance the sour cabbage lamb pot i couldnt taste either ingredients in the broth. It was almost like putting the ingredients in hot water. The lamb & beef were descent quality Spicy fermented tofu ik, i prefer the changsha flavor

Rice and sauce
Shih Fa K.

Came here and ordered two #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup, one spicy and one mild; #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup, and #11 Thai Flavor Hot Soup. I had a chance to try all four soups and here are my thoughts: the miso was refreshing, and it world be good if you're looking for something light. The Taiwanese Spicy is definitely spicy if that's what you are looking for, and Thai Flavor if you're in the mood for Tom Yum. Service is petty fast, and the ambiance is quiet.

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Ask the Community - Boiling Point

Are they reopened for indoor seating yet?

I was there last weekend and they were not open for indoor seating.

Does anyone know if they are opened during this shelter in place/coronavirus pandemic?

Yes, they are open! M-F: 12:00-9:00pm Sat-Su: 12:00-9:30pm

What do the birthday person get on the app?

$10 off your order- expires in 9 days of your birthday. E.g birthday on 01/01 expires 01/09

How come the menus no longer describe what's in each soup anymore in the small menu in the front? Like my mom is looking at house special and has to try and figure out what is in there by eyeballing the picture? Just sat down and normal menu has it

I'm sure you can ask for the normal menu before you sit down to look at the description!

Is this BP location open on Christmas?

Hi Isabel, yes our Fremont location will be open 11am-11pm on Christmas Day.

Does the food all come already in the pot or you throw it in yourself so everything won't be overcooked?

It comes all in the pot already, they set the pot down in front of you then they light it. No substitutions.

What kind of noodles can you order as a side?

Hi Linda! We offer wok noodle, instant noodle, udon, and vermicelli.

Is the birthday person free?

No they don't do that here.

Do they use MSG in their soup base?

yes

How much for kids?

Same price

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Mama’s Papas - Crispy Quesatacos - Kalua Pork & Chicken Tinga

Mama’s Papas

4.6(57 reviews)
6.0 mi

Went to the pop-up at Temescal Brewing and got two street tacos (chicken tinga and asado) and a…read morequesataco (pork). The wait was significant, but they were super upfront about that, which I appreciated. The chicken tinga was the standout - super tasty! The pork was also really nice, but be warned, the quesataco is rich and filling. I couldn't quite make it. The asado was nice, but basic. Overall, very solid!

This vendor can be found at different locations throughout the bay area, including Birdhaus Beer…read moreGarden in Union City and Mid-Week Mercado at Salesforce Plaza in SF. They post their calendar on social media at the beginning of each month so you can view where to find them, however it's not always accurate so beware if you are expecting them to be at a specific event. I visited their food stand at Temescal Brewing in Oakland this past Sunday. It was easy to order for takeout at the self-order kiosk, but they also had QR codes at each of the tables in the brewery's outdoor beer garden to conveniently place orders. Staff was friendly, and my order was ready in just 10 minutes, packed neatly with napkins and utensils included without me having to ask. I got the crispy quesatacos with kalua pork, keto style. I was a bit disappointed as the entire taco including the kalua pork filling was dry and not cheesy at all despite the crispy cheese shell. The sauces that came on the side didn't help. Perhaps it was slightly overcooked or maybe just the keto version is this dry, but that's unfortunate since it actually costs more to get it this way. It wasn't terrible, but I didn't feel it was worth a pricey ten bucks apiece.

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Mama’s Papas - 4/3/25 FYI. Interior

4/3/25 FYI. Interior

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Tayyibaat Meat & Grill - New look

Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

4.3(1.2k reviews)
4.3 mi
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The burgers seem to be a well kept secret. The meat is fresh and flavorful. Even the burns are…read morelight years ahead of the premiere chains. Chicken or lamb can be blended in on request. The Afghans burger is worth trying too. So consider going beyond those excellent kabobs The order at the counter and delivered to the table service works fine The place is clean and welcoming

I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

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Tayyibaat Meat & Grill
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Skillet'z Cafe - French toast

Skillet'z Cafe

4.2(2.2k reviews)
6.7 mi
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We came here for breakfast as we were passing through Fremont and I love the Niles area…read more The drinks we were got were good but a little too sweet for me. My boyfriend got the fried chicken steak plate and it was good and a really big portion. I got the spicy chicken melt and it was really good and tasty plus really big portion. We also shared the beignets that come in different flavors and they were fluffy and really good. Altogether a solid breakfast spot.

I wanted to love this restaurant, I truly did. First things first, the vibe is very cute. I like…read morethe urban hella Bay meets small historic town theme of it. Unfortunately, I was seated towards the back, on the side with the restrooms and all I could smell was the plumbing; it was nasty. I know it's an old building, I've been into places where they get that kind of musty smell, this permeated the whole meal. Occasionally, a cheap candle burning to the left of me (probably to mask the smell) would waft over, and that was almost as gross as the plumbing scent. The server was very friendly once she greeted me, and I really liked her, with one suggestion: she needs to learn not to lean her bottom on the tables while taking orders from other patrons. I was seated at the table. My breakfast arrived. I looked to my right and she's got her cheeks on my table. I questioned whether it was just the spacing, or maybe her hoodie, but she straightened up and then sat them back again. Enough about the ambience. The food: I ordered the skilletz special with French toast, eggs over medium, bacon, and country potatoes - I asked for Extra crispy. The food arrived quickly, maybe too quickly. It looked beautiful, but went south quickly from there. The moment I popped into the yolk it was completely overrun by wet egg white, which makes me nauseous. I hate slimy whites, hence the request for over-medium. I ate maybe 3 bites around the edge and tried to get to some yolk but I was gonna be sick with the river of whites. The bacon was good and crispy. My country potatoes tasted like they'd been scooped out of a bin that had been sitting and steaming for a long while. There was zero crisp to a single bite of it. They had not even warmed them up again. Unfortunately, same goes for the French toast. I can live with the sandwich bread French toast if it has some moisture and flavor. I know some restaurants use plain white bread, but it was cold and dry - not like cooled down because it sat there for a minute; remember, the food came out quickly. If it had been freshly made, it should've been piping hot, but it wasn't even lukewarm - the whipped butter didn't even melt a little (see the pic). In fact, parts of it tasted cold like they make the French toast and potatoes in bulk in the morning and then keep them in a bin and throw some onto a grill to warm up but they didn't warm mine up. The hottest thing out of all of my food was the syrup. I had to douse the toast in syrup to try to warm it up a little bit. Again, maybe 3 bites and done. All in all, I'm sad. It was a real disappointment. The tab was $27+6 for tip.... I expect freshly prepared food at that price. It does look to do good business.

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Skillet'z Cafe - Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs

Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs

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Pocha K - Signature Korean Fried Chicken

Pocha K

4.3(381 reviews)
4.9 mi
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I have a huge regret that I hadn't written a review for Pocha K before because I have loved them…read moreand so sad to see them go! They are down to their final days with their closure on 02/15/2026, I went to have a last meal with them :( I always recommended this place to all my friends for some K-fried chicken with soju and a cool ambiance. The restaurant is decorated very cool also but I've never posted pictures because my camera doesn't take great pictures in the lighting lol. My favorite things to get were the Pocha K chicken and the rose tteok bokki. Their chicken is consistently very crispy and the sweet savory sauce is soo yummm.

Fun vibes for a night out with friends! Everything is shareable, and they have larger sized tables…read morefor big groups. There's fun decor and photobooth inside as well! Here's what I got on my recent visit: + Boneless Korean Fried Chicken (5/5): So crispy, juicy, and saucy! I loooove eating this with the cabbage. Best thing here for sure. Expensive... but fun for a night out! + Cheese Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet (4/5): Crispy and very cheesy! Tasty, but a little small for the portion to be honest. Considering the price, I was expecting more. + Pocha Rose Tteokbokki (3/5): Nothing special. On the spicier side, so I wish it was more creamy. Rice cakes were a little too firm for me too. I wouldn't order it again. + Kimbap (4/5): Solid and made fresh! Good ingredients. These are not very durable though. They would start falling apart at just the touch of them.

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Pocha K - We will be opening our door on the 12th January 2023

We will be opening our door on the 12th January 2023

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Chicken Meets Rice - Mary's non-GMO chicken thigh slow-grilled in a Thai street food recipe called "Gai-Yang" with lemongrass, turmeric, and fish sauce.

Chicken Meets Rice

4.3(225 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$
Healthy dining
Gluten-free friendly

My coworkers and I grabbed lunch at Chicken Meets Rice, which is located in the Eat Up Food Court…read moreinside 99 Ranch Market. No issue with parking. The food court is pretty spacious. The decor is simple with a bunch of tables/chairs to sit and relax at. They also have public separate multi-user restrooms for men and women. Soy Garlic Wings: Crispy chicken wings with a soy garlic glaze, then topped with fried garlic and fresh scallions. Two Protein Meal - Hainan Chicken & Grilled Chicken. Served with choice of rice (chicken rice or brown rice), steamed broccoli, sliced cucumbers, and choice of sauces like the Thai Ginger Soy, Ginger Scallion Oil, Singapore Chili Sauce, Sweet Chili, or Sesame Teriyaki. The other locations offer green salad in a Ginger sesame dressing. Support your local business.

I've been coming to this location for a few years. Their menu has evolved, but the delicious rice…read moreand chicken has stayed the same. I miss the pickled carrots though. They were awesome. Nothing beats a plate of healthy, affordable hainan chicken and rice. Shoutout to Juan for exceptional service. He's awesome!

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Chicken Meets Rice - Build a "Split Any 2" box with your two favorite proteins for when you can't settle on just one! (6oz total protein)

Build a "Split Any 2" box with your two favorite proteins for when you can't settle on just one! (6oz total protein)

Chicken Meets Rice - Hainanese poached Mary's non-GMO Free-Range chicken over chicken rice, accompanied by favorite sauces.

Hainanese poached Mary's non-GMO Free-Range chicken over chicken rice, accompanied by favorite sauces.

Chicken Meets Rice - Mary's Non-GMO Free-Range chicken thigh hand-breaded with crispy panko bread crumbs. Great with Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, or Singapore Chili.

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Mary's Non-GMO Free-Range chicken thigh hand-breaded with crispy panko bread crumbs. Great with Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, or Singapore Chili.

Spoon Korean Bistro - Clean and casual.

Spoon Korean Bistro

3.9(394 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

Spoon Korean Bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in Fremont. It's conveniently located in the…read moreplaza with Chase Bank, 99 Ranch Market, Carl's Jr., Starbucks, and several other businesses. Because it's such a popular shopping center, parking can be challenging during peak hours. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it's clean, cozy, and welcoming. The staff is always friendly, patient, and happy to explain the menu or answer any questions, which makes the dining experience even better. The food is absolutely delicious--packed with flavor and served in generous portions. Every meal comes with a variety of side dishes, and there's always plenty to eat. I almost always leave with leftovers, which is a bonus. I have no complaints about the food or quality. I've dined in as well as ordered takeout, and both experiences have been consistently smooth and enjoyable. Whether you're eating at the restaurant or taking your meal to go, the service is efficient and the food is just as satisfying. I'll definitely be returning and am happy to give Spoon Korean Bistro a well-deserved five-star rating!

Amazing bibimbap and banchan! The bibimbap is always hot and fresh, no matter which type of meat…read moreselected. The servers are also kind. I got the spicy beef stew recently and it had so much egg that it overpowered all other flavors. The restaurant is on the smaller side but with lots of seating, including booths along the walls. There is a bathroom for customers.

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Spoon Korean Bistro - Good variety on menu.

Good variety on menu.

Spoon Korean Bistro - Spicy tofu soup.

Spicy tofu soup.

Spoon Korean Bistro - Spicy ramen.

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Spicy ramen.

Boiling Point - hotpot - Updated October 2026

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