I came here on a Thursday night around 8 pm. Typically we don't go to boiling point because there's usually a long wait. We put ourselves on the waitlist and it only took about 15 minutes before we got seated. You scan a QR code for the menu. There was a milk tea deal for 50% off from 3 pm-closing. I got the seafood and hot tofu soup, mild. It was fine, but I recall when I've had this at other boiling points previously, it came with a small baby octopus and fish balls filled with roe or something, which they didn't have either of these this time. I got the Cha jelly milk tea as part of the 50% off milk tea deal. I liked this drink as it didn't have a strong tea flavor and the jelly added some texture to the drink. Relatively smaller location compared to Garden Grove and Irvine. read more

Boiling Point - #2 Seafood & Tofu Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

There's no denying that I absolutely love the food here but customer service and the food's quality control varies. It's a hit or miss on both subjects. It's either really good or bad. There are times where the customer service is superb but there are also times where they avoid eye contact with you or avoid you complete...when you're trying to get their attention! It's honestly disheartening at times because it's literally part of their job! I get that some customers can be rude as but I'm just asking for assistance. Nothing more, nothing less. Now-- when it comes to quality control there are times where their soups lacks in flavor.. either really spicy or not so spicy. Sometimes lacking in meat, broth and veggies. This shouldn't be an issue but it is! As much as I love their food, I had to knock it down another star because it's become more an issue as of lately. It's honestly sad to see a restaurant that you actually enjoy and can see the quality as a whole lessen. There is always room for improvement though! So I hope that management can see this and hope to actually make some good changes. read more

It's Friday and it's lunchtime me and a good friend decided let's find a good place to eat. That's a little different than our Friday and usual Korean barbecue so we found this place the one and only boiling point in Gardena getting there was not too bad coming from the 91 freeway just right off of Western Avenue getting into the parking area and where the food is really off the street so you gotta go through the side driveway to get to the parking lot in the back. After you find parking, you'll find the entrance to boiling point double doors and you'll be greeted with the waiter or waitress and you can see the number of tables in front of you. It's just a long narrow hallway with both seating on on both side of the wall and the cash register and food area is to your left. I count roughly about 1415 tables that can seat up two pairs of two with front to back enough room to put two hot pot stove with a little bit of room in between for a bowl of rice or noodle. The establishment is not fancy, but it is lively and average noise. It is perfect for a couple or a pair but anything bigger than that you might as well find a different boiling point or a restaurant altogether definitely recommending for smaller groups of twos separated by tables and I highly recommend getting there if you want for lunchtime right after 11 AM we got there roughly around 11:38 AM and there was only two tables of seating up to two left. I have not been to this particular one, but I am going to recommend it because it is just fantastic. Boiling point does not disappoint. I guess another way of saying that is highly recommending boiling point. It is the best if not the best. Well, I tried the Taiwanese spicy soup that has combination of all the inner my buddy got the typical beef soup with medium spice. All I can really say is the food and soup is phenomenal. I'm talking about it can literally make you be full and a good feeling of being full with good food combination of noodles, vegetables, proteins, and a little kick of spice or you can add a little bit more since they have side sauces for you to use. I am highly recommending this place. Lastly the staff hair is always helping you making sure you are satisfy and meet all your needs. The lovely Sammi was always a tentative to our table ensuring we have what we need. Making sure if we needed more fire or more soup it was just awesome. read more

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Boiling Point prices have definitely gone up in recent years. It's still delicious and satisfies your hot point cravings. It's relatively clean, when you come in you can waitlist on the iPad or they'll have a QR code for you to scan This BP location is in a very busy plaza with lots of dining options. I'd recommend coming before 6pm if you don't want to wait long. We always come before 6 since it's easy to park and we never have to wait more than 15 mins to get a table. Come later, parking can be a pain to find in the plaza and the waits become much longer. It's also one of the smaller BP locations I've been too. One downside to this location is probably the slow-ish service. Mainly in that, you really have to get their attention for anything (ordering, water, napkins, check, etc.). They're not proactive with the service, but when you do ask for something, they do it right away. Sometimes I'll see a table left alone without be cleaned for a while. Reminder - you can ask them to turn off your flame if it's too hot for you, ask for more flame if it's dying out or ask for more broth if you're running low. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with any of their options, it's really a matter of what you're craving and levels of spice. Each order comes with rice or vermicelli. You'll get a good mix of carbs, veggies, proteins. Safe options would be the beef since the house has stinky tofu that can take over the dish If you're not a fan of stinky tofu. I like stinky tofu, but not in their broth Other favorites of mine are the milk cream curry and lamb. Sometimes, they'll have a pomelo one as well and that's pretty good. I don't usually get a large options, but miso is good and if you like spicy, try the Taiwanese spicy. It's a blast. Overall a good BP location and the closest one for me to visit. read more

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No garlic soy sauce no chopsticks no spoons we ordered 2 orders with 2 rice and given 1 small one. If you guys are us, will you eat these 2 orders sharing 1 small rice, wrong sauce, and eat by hands right? Let me see you guys eating soup with your hands. Your logic is cal tech ivy league class! Thank you for fulfilling very simple orders guys! Much appreciated! read more

Boiling Point - Lazy order assembler - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Boiling point is always satisfying when you are craving soup. Not too many places in the Southbay you can get Taiwanese/hot pot style soups so this is def a gem. If there are items in the soup you don't want you can just ask them to take them out. It does get busy so I always try to go during off times. Never has been an issue for me. Seats are super hard so I brought in my donut pillow lol. I haven't been here in years but most recently I got their Taiwanese Spicy. Comes in a large size and I def had leftovers. Spicy wise it is pretty spicy but if you like spicy food you'll be fine. If you're a medium spicy person it will prob be too spicy for you. I added more of their chili sauces for flavor. Usually I don't order drinks but I got a winter melon tea and the iced sweet drink paired well with the spicy soup. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy minus blood and intestines - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Food: My husband and I visited Boiling Point in Gardena for dinner and ordered the Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup and Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup. Fitting choices since we're Korean and Taiwanese ourselves! Both soups were incredibly hearty and comforting, packed with bold flavors and generous toppings. The Korean Bean Paste had a rich, savory depth, while the Taiwanese Spicy had just the right kick. Each hot pot came bubbling hot in its own personal pot, and the portions were huge - we were totally stuffed by the end. One word of caution: the soup comes out very hot. I accidentally dropped a piece of topping on my thigh, and it left a burn mark that lasted a week. So definitely handle with care! Price: Each hot soup was around $18-$20, which is fair considering the portion size and quality. It's a filling, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you're craving comfort food. Ambiance: The restaurant has a cozy, casual vibe with a steady buzz of activity. There's usually a wait during dinner hours, but the turnover is pretty fast, and the staff keeps things moving efficiently. It's a great spot for a casual date night or friend hangouts or even a comforting solo meal. Service: Service was quick and friendly. The staff checked in just enough without being intrusive, and everything came out piping hot and well-prepared. Parking: Located in a busy plaza, parking can be a bit tight during peak hours, but the lot if HUGE. So with a little patience, you'll usually find a spot, but you might just have a walk a bit to the restaurant. read more

As always, a visit here is a must when we're in town! Yes. The line and wait is long. Ah, as long as you have time, it's worth the wait! Had the beef (no spice) with extra cilantro. Used all the sauces except the chili, so there was a slight kick but not too much;)! Managed to almost finish my whole pot! Cheryl did the best at cleaning up her hot pot, I was second, and Jeni had to leave some in her pot unfinished. We were so stuffed we could barely breathe, ha ha! We chose noodles over rice, which comes pre packed ! They chose green tea and I chose the winter melon tea. Yum!!! Great service, great staff teamwork on moving guests through their dining experience so others may also enjoy, and their restroom is clean, spacious and bright. (Careful, the door is heavy...) Thanks again and we'll be back! Oh, they have a summer bowl special with Lu Wei appetizer. Do check that out! read more

Boiling Point - Beef, no spice, with noodles and winter melon tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

We love this BP location and that discovered that it's not too busy for weekday dinners as I had feared. I usually came for lunch and it's been crowded, but just before 6, it was ok, which was a relief since I had the kids in tow. They excel at satisfying the spicy craving, and everyone knows that already. But this time, I needed the not spicy to feed 2 yr old, and the beef at no spicy level was perfectly good for her, and still very delicious for me as well. We also got the miso which had just a hint of spicy oil and my 7 yr old liked it along with the beef. They have a whole set of condiments at every table so adults can always add or dip as desired if you are sharing with kids. They also had tiny udon bowls for free for kids, which was a good side for toddler, though she mostly liked my hot pot better. But just very nice when a restaurant is willing to accommodate the parents in any way. Had no idea how hard it is to eat out with little ones until I had them LOL. I also tried the mango aloe vera drink and it was delectable! It had big chunks of aloe and wasn't too sweet so it didn't interfere with dinner. The staff was quick and friendly, we got everything we needed, without delay. Thanks BP, we had a good birthday dinner. read more

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Absolutely delicious! I'm fairly picky with soup, so I decided to get beef hot soup as a safe option. I did not regret it at all! It was so flavorful. The service was very attentive and helpful! For a party of 8 on new year's day it was a 40 minute wait. We went through a few shops that were in the plaza to kill time, and I highly recommend doing that too! read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Yes, in summertime we still eat hot soup. Lol My husband and I arrived about 10-15 minutes early and were second in line. Fernando, who was working that day, was so nice and offered to add our name to the list right away--I really appreciated that because not all places do this. Some restaurants make you feel like you're a bother if you show up early, but here we felt welcomed. The food was excellent! I ordered the Miso and my husband had the Curry. We also tried the Garlic Pork appetizer, which was delicious. The portions were very generous--we both ended up asking for to-go bowls. We also signed up for the rewards program, and we're definitely looking forward to coming back. Overall, an awesome place with great food and friendly service! read more

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Pretty small location, so it gets busy fast. Expect to wait during the dinner rush. Lunch is probably the best time to go due to less crowds plus their lunch special is a good deal. Food is decent. When it gets busy you have to hunt down the staff and ask if you want your flame turned off or your water refilled. Otherwise they're super friendly. read more

Boiling Point - Lunch special (one entree and a drink), also got a side via influencer promo code - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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It was good first time but for the amount of food it was pricey it was quite and as a first visit no one explained the process.

BP has always been a staple hot pot restaurant and it never fails. I usually opt for Taiwanese spicy but dang I forgot how spicy it was. Each hotpot has a good balance of vegetables, noodles, and meat. The most recent time I came here, we were literally the last ones on the waitlist!! thank god cuz I might've been pissed cuz I was hungry. Service is usually pretty fast considering how busy they are. But coming at night too close to closing time isn't good bc they run out of the little konjac jelly thing they give out at the end lol :p The only thing I really don't like about this place is how the tables are SUPER close together. Might as well eat on one big table all together hahahahaha Other than that, FIYA! read more

Boiling Point - #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Came here during the weekday a little after the lunch rush and it wasn't super busy like it usually is. We didn't have to wait or join the waitlist at all but I noticed you join the waitlist bc is a QR code now, rather than signing in through their tablet. The lunch special is until 3 PM and comes with a drink, either green tea or winter melon juice. I got the beef hotpot in medium spice level with vermicelli noodles and it was pretty good. Not a painful kind of spicy. I like that the hotpots here are personal sized and usually if I'm really hungry I'm able to finish it but this time I couldn't and brought it home for a second meal. We also ordered a side of pork slices and it was plain, but tasted good when dipped in the broth. The waiter was friendly and checked to see if we needed additional broth/water added to our hotpot. It's a good spot for casual lunch or dinner with small groups or larger groups (recommend joining the waitlist earlier during busy hours). read more

Boiling Point - Beef hotpot - medium spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Amazing amazing amazing My boyfriend and I first time trying and we both were recovering from a small cold and felt so much better ! Good service and loved the environment read more

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honestly I don't like this location that much but if I'm in the area I'll come. The wait is always long, it can be up to an hour and half sometimes! The servers don't really pay attention to you after they deliver your soup. This location is super tiny not recommended for bigger parties. Food is usually consistent with taste tho. read more

Boiling Point - Melted plastic inside my soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I should've read the reviews about the long wait period before heading there. The wait was around 1hr15 mins in total but idk if i didn't know how to look or anything but the app where we register doesn't tell you or text you an estimate on how long the wait period it. Food however... AMAZINGGG The taiwanese spicy soup is very spicy! I usually love spice and have a good tolerance so for me it was good level of spicy where i can still eat the meal (tongue and lips were burning a little) Sonny however has a moderate spice tolerance and this was tooo spicy for him . He basically stood in line to be tortured me- 9/10 sonny - 7/10 (only bc it was too spicy, it's his fault ‍) Would deff go back, but i'd prolly drop my name and go elsewhere for an hour or so. I heard they're always busy read more

Boiling Point - #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Still one of my favorite places to eat. Make sure to come quickly and put your name on the waitlist! There's never been a time when there was no line. Even at opening, there's a crowd outside waiting. Lunch special You get an iced green or black tea with your order!!! I love their black tea We usually order - beef ( medium) - Korean kimchi ( spicy) - miso large size ( mild) If you ask for kids complimentary meal - they give you a small portion of udon in their broth. read more

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For the price point, Boiling Point isn't bad, but wouldn't be my pick if I were in the mood for hot pot. It's lively inside and a good place for dinner with friends, but it would be a good idea to go early for a table since the restaurant gets packed since the wait is usually more than 45 minutes. I ordered the #1 House Special - there's a lot of different components to hotpot, so it's hard to review with a blanket statement, but I'll start with the soup base. I ordered my soup mild, and mild at Boiling Point is "Chinese mild" - it has a kick, so I wouldn't order it unless you can at least handle Hot Cheetoes. The soup is really intense with flavor, but for me, it wasn't really in a good way. It was extremely salty and the flavoring was almost reminiscent of eating flavor seasoning from bagged chips. This intense flavor means that it clings well onto the ingredients within the hotpot, but the soup itself is way too salty - and without rice to balance out the salt, it was way too much for me. As for the components: the beef was alright - thinly sliced and on the leaner side. I noticed large chunks of my beef clumped together like they weren't fully thawed out before they were thrown into the pot. The pork intestine was quite good, tender and rich. The tofu was a huge miss for me - incredibly dry and crumbly when bit into and a smell that reminded me of stinky tofu (but it isn't). The pork blood was also alright, very mild in taste and largely overpowered by the soup. There was also only one clam in my dish, but the clam had a LOT of sand in it that made me spit it out and left residual sand in my mouth - as if it wasn't cleaned beforehand. My favorites were probably the fish tofu that they put their logo on and the napa cabbage. While overall it wasn't a bad experience, I think the food is just alright and I don't see myself waiting to eat here again unless a friend wants to. read more

Boiling Point - #1 House Special - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

All the waiters here are great and do a good job of checking on you throughout the meal. Got the beef pot with a meat upgrade and there was more than enough food for two. The only critique I have of the pot was the amount of oil that's added in, I think it's because I ordered medium spice and they use maybe the same chili oil that's on the table. It made me feel queasy to be honest but underneath the oil was a great broth. My rice was mushy but the server quickly replaced my bowl. Was lucky I didn't have to wait too long for a table when I came in around 630 pm. By 7 pm there was a wait. read more

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Soooo delicious! I would definitely recommend the is place it's delicious and they have other options especially for seafood lovers. Very comforting to the stomach and they have quail eggs to include in your soup. Service is always great the servers all help one another. Also they have a lot of flavored teas that are so yummy. I would recommend their orange green tea! read more

Boiling Point - Spicy Beef Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Well-priced individual hot-pot spot with loooooong waits. Went on a Thursday evening and had to wait about 50 min - 1 hr for a party of 2. It's cold outside, so bundle up. Once seated, service was pretty quick. Ordered the beef soup, medium spicy. The broth and soup contents (beef / veggies) were both pretty good for the price. The dipping sauces they have were legit - that's probably what made the dinner. Would go back when the line is reasonable - not sure when that would be though haha. read more

Boiling Point - Beef hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been to quite a few Boiling Points and they've been pretty good. Finally got to try this location and boy was it something. The food was good and the staff were really nice. The inside is sort of long, skinny, and small compared to some of the other locations. I had a good time minus these two other customers next to us that were trying to blow the fire out instead of asking for assistance and ended up splashing quite a bit of the hot broth on my boyfriend :(. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

This was my first time at this amazing hot pot restaurant. I love that they have different levels of spicy. They have so many choices from seafood, to vegetarian, beef, pork, and so many more. Service is fast and efficient. The area could be kept cleaner, but it could be because we came in so late near closing. read more

I have been to the boiling point in Arcadia. We ate at the Gardena on New year night. Needless to say, it was crowded and the wait was about 40 minutes for a table of 3. The Gardena one is pretty small, probably about 10+ tables. Once we sat down, we ordered two Beef spicy hot pot, and one Korean bean paste. The food came very quickly. The beef was a little over cooked, veggies and vermicelli are fine. Not sure it's it's the spice or what, I felt a very thirsty and my lips were very dry after the meal. Maybe there's why they sell sweet drinks there. The price is alright. Not sure if I will come back again as there are many choices of this type of Taiwanese hotpot. read more

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#4 Beef 7/10 - broth wasn't as flavorful - did come with a lot of toppings - small bowl great for single person maybe two - meat was cooked good - ask waiters for extra free broth once it goes dry #8 Taiwanese Spicy 8/10 - broth was spicy and full of flavor - large bowl perfect for sharing with 2-3 people - a variety of toppings - ask waiters for extra free broth once it goes dry Mango Tea 10/10 Passionfruit Tea 7/10 The food was pretty good but not good enough for me to come back and give this location a second try. I did enjoy that their broth came with a good amount of toppings. The waitress were very inattentive to our table. We weren't checked up on throughout our meal while others around us were. We informed the worker it was our first time there and they failed to explain how their restaurant works and that they give us more broth if needed. Also I wish I saw the review about them finding a roach come out of their little burner I would've never came here. read more

Boiling Point - 4. Beef Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Got curious since lines were always long. You have the choice to order a curated bowl or customize one if you're specific or picky. I also enjoyed the free complementary drink. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

The food here is honestly amazing for the 3 times I have been here. I went yesterday on 3/7/26 and as always, the service and food were excellent. While the place is a bit small for larger groups of people, it's still a great spot to dine with friends or family. Their warm lighting is welcoming, especially to those is sensitive to white light. I love all the options they have for soups, my personal favorite is the Taiwanese spicy. They also have levels of spiciness, ranging from none to flaming. As a spicy lover, I always go for flaming, but some dishes to have a certain level that it stays at only. There is also a variety of drinks that you can choose from, including milk teas, and for an extra dollar and a few cents, you can add in boba! This area is also located in a plaza with a bunch of other restaurants and a bit of entertainment stores. If you like hotpot, I would highly recommend this spot to you and friends. read more

Boiling Point - #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Today I went with to BP it was my first time eating here. One friend ordered for me. Food was good...but when we left my stomach felt off. Now this was my first and only meal the whole day. My stomach felt uneasy I couldn't sit still or stand up. By 9 PM everything came out and it was bad like I just drank a whole liter of Henny to myself bad. Sorry but I will not return to BP again. read more

boiling point has been my go-to for yearss i love the mild/medium beef hotpot, it's one of my favorite comfort foods in the south bay. so happy they brought the chia lemonade shot back for after your meal! lines are always long for dinner so be prepared to wait, but service is usually pretty quick and efficient. great casual dinner for friends/family and i will definitely be back read more

Boiling Point - beef mild - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

The ingredients all tasted frozen and the hot pot was extremely salty, so I honestly don't understand the hype around this place. I came during lunch when it wasn't busy, yet my tea still took so long that I finished my entire hot pot before it ever arrived. The server moved with zero urgency and seemed unhappy to be there, the slouching, slow walking, and acting like it was a burden every time I checked in about my tea. If you're going to have staff serving customers, they should at least provide basic, attentive service. read more

Service has actually improved quite a bit since I last reviewed, which is why I keep coming back to this location! Food hits the spot esp in the cold weather we've been having recently read more

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Lunch is a great deal! Any of their bowls, from veggie to lamb to seafood and a free green tea or winter melon drink for 18-20 dollars. Plaza has free parking, definitely can get busy. They will refill your broth frequently as well. Be aware the pot is still on fire when they deliver it to you! I recommend letting it boil for a bit and then shutting the fire off to enjoy the rest of the meal. Plenty of dipping sauces at the table, would go for a mild to medium spice. Free birthday meal if you bring your ID! read more

This place is a go to spot with friends and family but it's always a hit or miss. Food is always good but often they always miss out on requests. Like asking for no cilantro, and the order comes in with cilantro. Recent visit was a vibe killer. They're usually busy but when we came, they weren't. My friends and were barely halfway through our meal and were already given the check. That part was a bit confusing. read more

Who doesn't love Boiling Point?! +located in same plaza as furaibo, pho so 1, northern cafe, honeybee, and more. Plenty of parking space available. +free tea deal during lunch hour of open to 3pm! Usually you have the option between black and green tea but when we went, we had a choice of winter melon tea and green tea! +boiling point is almost always packed even prior to opening. We went on Sunday at 1045an (restaurant opens 12am) and there were 2 group ahead of me already! +They open door before store's open so people could put their name down. Put down phone number and you get text alert when table is ready Workers gradually fill the table so don't come in until you receive your text alert that your table is ready. +Workers are very efficient here and you can clearly tell they have a process when they open. Their approach keep things running smoothly nd seamlessly! The employees are all super attentive and nice also. +I love their beef, lamb, and Taiwanese spicy. -I don't really like their house special since it has stinky tofu and that flavor seeps into the broth. I also tried their garlic rice before due to friend's recommendation but I thought it was heavy so I wouldn't recommend. Now that I got my mom and my boyfriend hooked to this place, will be coming more often! read more

Boiling Point - Lamb mild - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I liked the hotpot but we waited an hour and it's just too much going on which made service not the greatest. Our hot pot was boiling for too long and it took a while for us to grab the attention of the servers to turn off the fire. Some of the soups came with just one of each ingredients listed. It was ok. read more

Long wait time, I wish they had a waitlist you could join on Yelp to make it more convenient. We ended up waiting a little more than an hour for a party of 3 on a Sunday afternoon. I love that for lunch they do a complimentary iced tea, so refreshing with your hot pot. I ordered vermicelli as my carb, I didn't end up eating it and just took it home since it was already in a nice little bag. The service could've been better, the workers seem confused running around. We had to request them to bring us water, I feel like water is a given when seating customers. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Boiling Point - Beef (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Honestly, I'm so disappointed. I been coming here for 8 years now. And the service I got today was unbelievable. As a human I am ashamed of how disrespectful I was treated just because of my appearance. Crazy part is I was just digging in my soup when they came to drop the tab off. Keep in mind my didn't even get my drinks yet. Wow. Please do better, respect everyone. Bring peace into this world. read more

Even in the heat, a comforting hot pot always hits the spot! We got the beef hot soup in medium spice level and extra pork on the side. As someone who can't handle that much spice, it definitely had a kick to it. I would get mild spice next time! I loved the veggies, vermicelli and seafood that came with it. Mixing the sauces all together makes the perfect dip. The portion is big, so sharing one was enough for the both of us. The service is good and efficient too, I would highly recommend if you're looking for a delicious casual meal. read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California