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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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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

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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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Used to come here all the time but as of recently rice is out or closed early, save yourself some time and go to the San Jose one.

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Nice bowl of hot soup on a chilly day. The service was nice. Food always came out extremely hot and fresh.

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the food was amazing and the service was amazing, especially from the trainee Don. I love this place and the vibe and I will be coming back!

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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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Old Taro

Old Taro

3.7(283 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Taiwanese food is still a niche in the Bay Area, and Old Taro is a good place to be introduced. The…read morevibe here is homey Taiwanese, with cartoon graphics on the wall and playful banners and ceiling hangings. We started with stinky tofu for appetizers. The version here is atypical in that the dipping sauce was not the garlicky sweet soy sauce but lighter with no visible garlic. The dipping sauce was also poured on top of the tofu rather than on the side. It was enjoyable nevertheless. The tofu was perfectly fried on the outside and moist on the inside. With a generous heaping of chili sauce and outstanding pickled cabbage, this dish was a good reinterpretation of the Taiwanese classic. We tried various tasty bento boxes- fried pork chops, Taiwanese sausage, popcorn chicken. Each bento boxes came with side servings of steamed vegetables, stewed egg with bean curd sheet or mini spring rolls. We also had the pork knuckles over rice, which had very tender stewed pork knuckles over rice with meat sauce, bamboo shoots and a stewed egg. Beef noodle soup is an iconic dish in Taiwanese cuisine, and at Old Taro I gave it high marks. The broth was very aromatic and mildly spicy which was perfect for me. You can specify the noodles and I requested the thick flat noodles which really soaked up the broth. The bowl was a good size and filled with prodigious amounts of tender beef chunks, tripes and soft tissues. The meat was tender so it went down without getting between my teeth. Taiwanese desserts are a must, and here you can choose from a selection of shave ice, tofu puddings, regular as well as fried mochis. We had the cute little bathtub filled with taro shave ice, grass jelly, colorful sweet rice dumplings and a panda shaped mango sorbet. A second dessert was soft tofu puddings covered with the colorful sweet dumplings. This came with a side dish of two incredibly flavorful taro cookies. So many dishes we wanted to try. Guess we have to come back!

The menu is traditional bentos and beef noodle soups, casual dining interior and they have QR code…read moremenus and quick service for ordering Came for the mochi but ended up scoring some traditional Taiwanese bentos and the beef noodle soups. I was super happy to get the mochi it was warm and large portions here :) just like back in Taiwan. We also got sharing bowls & the interior was a bit larger than we expected there were two sides!

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Chef Cho

4.0(252 reviews)
7.8 mi
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Really great authentic chinese food here. I would come here simply for the stinky tofu that is hard…read moreto find here in the states. I also loved the wall with messages about their love for stinky tofu. I'm definitely one of those aficionados!! We ordered a lot of dishes and they were all yummy: *oyster pancake *3 cups flavored chicken & mushroom *stinky tofu *dumplings *pan fried buns *spicy intestines pot *beef pancake roll *sticky rice Would definitely be back for my stinky tofu & taiwanese food fix

Gosh i really wanted to like this place more, but good grief the service was awful and the food was…read morejust ok. We came in around 11:40am on a Sunday after spending the morning at Ardenwood farms nearby. We had a pretty big party, 3 families with a total of 4 toddlers. Restuarant was maybe a little under half full at the time and we were able to get seated immediately. The older lady taking orders which I assume is the owner seemed very distracted, going from table to table even though the place was not that busy. She wound up telling us to write down our order ourselves and give it to her because she was too busy to come by to take our order herself. Food service was super slow. It was an hour after putting our order in before our last dish arrived. This really should not be the case with most Taiwanese food... Thankfully the fried rice and chow mein arrived first so the kids had stuff to eat, but they were getting super antsy by the end of the hour. Unfortunately it felt like the kitchen was prioritizing delivery orders over those dining in. Stinky tofu was ok, the chicken roll was the best out of the taiwanese dishes, the beef noodle soup was painfully average. I really do not see what all the fuss is about for this place. The food does not outweigh the slipshod service. We are not coming back again.

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Taiwan Porridge - Fremont

Taiwan Porridge - Fremont

3.8(118 reviews)
8.7 mi
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Taiwan Porridge is an affordable meal with a great variety of options for vegan, vegetarian, and…read moreother palates. Usually to start your order, you pick a base between rice and porridge (the porridge is bland with pumpkin mixed in, which is how it's traditionally prepared and a good balance for the more flavorful dishes, but be aware) and then you can select what ever number of sides from the entrees available in the service pans behind the counter. You can also order some select items as well off the menu, but what's already out there is perfect serviceable on its own. The portions provided per entree have always been fair, and they always give a generous amount of rice/porridge. There's a great lunch deal and late-night dinner discount. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to eat out, but need to keep an eye on your budget.

They serve tasty, simple Taiwanese dishes cafeteria style. We selected 9 dishes to eat with the…read moreSweet Potato Porridge and Rice. And we all drank hot tea. I did not eat the beef, nor pork dishes but did like the halibut, tofu skin, oyster omelet and scramble egg w/tomato. The dishes we had: Sweet Potato Porridge & Rice, Scramble Egg w/Tomato, Beef and Pork Tongue in Chili Sauce, Cold Pig Ear Salad, Cold Tender Beef Salad, Pork Blood & Tofu, Stir-fried Pork Maws w/Pickled Mustard Greens, Cold Celery w/Tofu Skin, Steam Halibut w/Soy and Oyster Omelet.

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Duan's Kitchen - Chefs

Duan's Kitchen

4.0(184 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 Stumbled upon this restaurant because I was grabbing matcha nearby! Decided to stop by and check it out. Vibes were clean and casual but also had upscale decor elements. Wontons with Chili Oil Sauce: 5/5 No complaints! It hit the spot. Wontons had the perfect combo of shrimp and pork in each bit I took. Braised Beef Trio Noodle Soup with Handmade noodles: 4/5 Soup was okay, beef was tender, but the noodles were a bit al dente to my liking. I wish it had more sourness to the soup. Needs some pickled veggies. - Sauce for all the Braised items were a bit to salty. Braise Pork Intestine: 4/5 It was alright. Braise Beef Tripe: 3/5 This was veryyyy soft. Braised Egg: 3/5 The egg was overcooked. Braised Bean Curd: 2/5 Didn't realize this was taiwanese bean curd. I was thinking that this would be a thinner version.

I came around 1:45pm on Saturday and didn't have to wait in line. Note that they have a lunch break…read morestarting at 2:30pm. My friends and I each got a beef noodle soup and a pork chop fried rice to share. We also split the century egg with tofu appetizer (15% off with entree order). Ironically enough, the fried rice was my favorite. It was seasoned really well, wasn't too oily, but had that wok aroma. The pork chop was also seasoned well and the meat was high quality. I got the beef shank noodle soup with flat noodles. I am a wider noodle type of gal, but I think I would go with the thin noodles next time. Those feel more inherently "correct" for a beef noodle soup dish. I got 3 decently sized pieces of meat. Meat was really tender. Overall a delicious experience. Definitely one of my favorite beef noodle soup spots in the bay. It was $18 for the beef shank noodle soup. A bit pricier but a decent amount of food.

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Little Taipei Cafe - Chongqing Spicy Chicken

Little Taipei Cafe

3.3(264 reviews)
0.1 mi
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When you walk in you already know the food is going to be bomb and affordable because it looks a…read morelittle bit outdated and the service is a little bit on the slower side because it's just one person taking orders as well serving people and bringing the food out which is crazy. . Some of the items that we got to try is their sticky rice with a Chinese donut inside with some Park floss and it was so good because it's a little bit different it has a little extra pickle inside which is really great for the little salty crunchy bites texture and flavor. . Also they do have your eggs and Chive pancakes which is really made to order fresh and I love getting it with breakfast item or even a snack as well. . I really enjoyed their oyster noodle soup and I do love the oyster bits inside as well the noodles are a little bit on the longer side and I wish it was a little bit shorter and cut up but the flavor of it is really great and they do have your red vinegar on the table which you can spice it up a little bit. . I really do like the Ambiance here it is really casual to your quick fast Eatery pick up and they have a lot of food that is ready to be picked up as well. If you're looking for something homie and cozy and reminds you of home which is like Taiwanese eat it is a place to go visit in the Bay Area. Hope this helps and thanks for reading and have a yeptastic day.

The Red Oil Wontons (chao shou) really packs flavor! The wontons are wonderfully savory and juicy…read moreinside. The dipping sauce punches your senses with chili oil, vinegar, and garlic. It is kind of spicy and clears your sinuses, so be ready with tissues or napkins! The peanuts and green onions on top provide good crunch and texture to the dish. Each wonton was decent sized, very filling overall. Side note - I like that they double wrapped the container, so it doesn't spill or leak. At the front counter, they have many boxes of apps and side dishes already made and ready to eat. This includes rice dumplings, radish cakes, meatballs (ba wan), rice rolls, poached chicken, pig ear, tofu skin, braised wheat gluten, steamed buns, cucumbers, and black fungus. So convenient to just quickly select some to eat immediately. You can also order fresh hot food from their large menu. They're always busy with long lines, however their service is fast so you don't have to wait long. Most people take their food to go, but there are a few tables inside for dine in too. Very casual environment, kind of a hole in the wall place. It is in the middle of a large shopping center next to Osaka Marketplace with many parking spots. I will be back to try their premade foods!

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Taiwan Cafe

3.8(488 reviews)
3.8 mi
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Good food , speedy service, and reasonable value. I particularly liked the Three Cups Three Flavor…read moredish. This dish was bursting with flavors from the spices and herbs and the combination of chicken, squid, and pork intestine. It's a good blend of flavors. The beef noodle soup had the al dente noodle, but I was not that impressed with the broth. It tasted a little plain for my liking. My son and hubby enjoyed it a lot and almost finished the huge bowl. This was our first time at this restaurant. It was great to see how efficient the whole restaurant operated. It was busy throughout our visit. Non-stop walk-ins for dine-in and takeout customers. We were fortunate to be there just before 12nn to beat the line-ups. They say that they open at 12nn but they start letting patrons in way earlier. Would love to go back to try their other dishes.

We came to this Taiwanese restaurant in Milpitas for lunch .,it is famous for their stewed pork…read moreknuckle. My friend order stewed pork knuckles over rice , it also has minced pork , gravy & vegetables . We ordered the pork knuckles with vermicelli noodle soup that cost $2.00 extra than the rice plate . I was disappointed that the soup was from the msg package from instant noodle . I could taste it . It should be the flavorful pork knuckle sauce . No vegetables inside the noodle soups . My friend ordered the pork knuckle over rice had a large portion of minced pork , and extra vegetables ,plus rice . Both order had the same amount of stewed pork knuckles and it was rich in flavor , tender and delicious! It was easy to find parking at the front . Good service . Clean and homely ambience. Review 674

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Full House Dumpling - Ma Po Tofu, Sautéed Lamb w/ Taiwanese BBQ Sauce @lesminaddio

Full House Dumpling

3.8(347 reviews)
3.9 mi
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Full House Dumpling Came here for an early Saturday lunch…read more A few good signs: Restaurant was fully packed by the time we left. Almost all Asians eating here. As soon as we sat down, we got 6 little dishes with vinegar and ginger. They know if you're not here for XLB, you have made a big mistake. What we ordered for 6 people: A1 Pork XLB A2 Pork w/Crab Meat XLB A3 Loofah & Shrimp XLB A4 Shrimp & Pork Shao Mai A9 Green Onion Pancake Thin A12 Beef & Cucumber Roll w/Green Onion J3 Salted Egg Yolk with Tofu B2 Stir-Fry Pea Shoots with Garlic We were satisfied, but not stuffed. Definitely recommend the normal XLB. Good meat flavor. Skin not too thick, but also little breakage. The three dishes I thought were pretty interesting. The Shao Mai - even though it's pork, it's seasoned and has texture like a dim sum beef ball. Loofah and Shrimp XLB - good flavor, but it's a loose filling (nothing to form it into a meatball). Salted Egg Yolk Tofu - tastes good, a little more moisture than what you would expect from this style of prep. Overall, we were happy with the items we got and would definitely come back if we were in the area.

4.5 stars. Full House is still delicious!…read more This visit we enjoyed the boiled tofu, a Choy with ground pork, and XLB. All were still delicious as ever. The boiled tofu is a fried soft tofu that is taut on the outside but almost custard-like in the middle bathed in a sweet, yet delicate sauce and then topped with cilantro and bonito flakes. Gets us every time. So good. The A choy dish. Was cooked to perfection..still a little crisp to the bite. The addition of braised pork belly was a taste of savoriness that rounded the veggie freshness. The XLB here has always been solid. Nice ratio of filling to broth. The XLN skin here is also on the thinner side. Perfectly done. Glad that this restaurant is making it through the economy when so many in the area have closed.

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Bing's Dumpling - Cucumber Salad

Bing's Dumpling

4.0(1k reviews)
8.5 mi
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This is my first time at Bing's and it seems like from reviews, there's been a change in ownership…read moreand quality of food. I am no OG attendee but...I personally thought their dumplings were AMAZING! I was craving xiao long baos so bad. Their XLB was the best I've had in the bay--when I bit into the skin, it was a mouthful of delicious broth. Many other XLB spots could barely produce as much broth as Bing's. The skin was also perfectly QQ. We also ordered their classic pork and cabbage dumplings. Wow. So flavorful and clean. They don't skimp on the meat portions here, that's for sure. Lastly, we got their braised beef noodle soup. Noodles were consistent and QQ, though the broth was a little bland. Albeit, this is a dumpling spot after all! Service was great--food came out super fast and water was always refilled. Perhaps the establishment has taken in the feedback already bc tbh I am not seeing what the negative reviews were talking about hahaha! Perfect mom and pop vibes all around! I WILL BE COMING BACK

UPDATE: I used to be a regular here, but shrinkflation has hit this gem hard. The soup dumplings…read morehave increased 20% in price over the past year, and the updated menu is no longer worth the shrinking portions. At 14.99 for 8 soup dumplings, each dumpling is $2+ after tax and tip! While the dumplings are still tasty, they are smaller than ever and even look deflated due to the lack of meat filling. The braised beef soup also felt lacking and smaller than before. After raving about this place for years, it is unfortunately time for me to look for a new go-to spot.

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