I've been coming to this flagship store for forever since it's right next to me. I love that it's individual portions. Plenty of parking in Old Town Pasadena. Enjoy your own personal hotpot! Ordered: BP Classic Lamb Beef Appetizer: Garlic Pork The service is okay. This location is attached to the Jin Tea bar which serves pretty good teas. read more

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Me and my wife went to Boiling Point for dinner tonight. This was not our first time dining here, but the service we received today was disappointing. The employee Brenda, who took our order was very impatient and rude. She seemed like she was trying to rush us through our order, and her attitude made the entire experience uncomfortable. Honestly, by the end of it, I was so put off by the service that even the food didn't taste as good as it normally does. What made it worse was that it felt like we were being treated differently from the guests sitting next to us. She was friendly and had a completely different attitude toward them, while she was noticeably cold and rude toward us. What's especially frustrating is that we didn't do anything to cause this, we simply walked in, sat down, and were ready to order. In case anyone wonders, this location close at 9pm and I was there at 8pm so isn't event close to last call or last second ordering. I understand that employees can have bad days, but there is no reason to treat customers this way. We've been here before and never had an experience like this, is disappointing. read more

The food was great, but the service was disappointing. The three employees working seemed more focused on talking to each other than helping customers. They were slow to assist us and took a long time to acknowledge our requests for additional items, making it feel like customer service was not a priority. The restaurant is kid-friendly, but the dining area is quite small. During our visit, there was only one other table occupied, so the restaurant wasn't busy, which made the slow service even more surprising. The prices at this location are also noticeably higher than at other Boiling Point locations. While the food was enjoyable, the combination of poor service and higher prices made the overall experience less satisfying. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Boiling point has been a go to for me for almost a decade now, but I think the prices are getting out of hand. Came in for dinner (so no complimentary tea) and the Taiwanese Spicy hot pot was $24. The cheapest pot you can get is $21. The soup and toppings are always good, it just pains me to know that this place used to serve hot pots for $13... read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

We each ordered a soup. It comes on your own personal burner. If the fire gets too hot, the server will come and put it out. I ordered vermicelli and saved it for the end of my meal, so the server came to relight the fire for me. Very helpful. I ordered seafood and tofu. It was yummy, but I didn't find any octopus in my soup. There was a calamari ring, shrimp and fish. Still good. You can choose the level of spiciness - mild, medium, or hot. The medium had a good kick, enough burn that I could feel it. When we ordered, the server suggested getting mild and adding chile oil as needed but the spiciness would be different. read more

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

Boiling Point is located in Old Town Pasadena. There are nearby parking structure as well as street parking. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. It has cozy vibes. They have a complimentary side dish of seaweed. I ordered Milk cream curry. It came with a heating box. The staff light it up until you ask them to turn it off. They offer to choose either vermicelli or rice. I chose vermicelli, but my dish already had enough vermicelli. I ended up not adding the extra amount. You can add additional toppings for extra charges. The milk creamy curry had napa, vermicelli, sliced pork, seafood, mushrooms, imitation crab, fish ball, bean curd, baby corn, and Chinese string beans. It was flavorful and delicious. The portion was very generous. The price was reasonable for both quality and quantity of the food The staff were nice. They stopped at our table to refill our water cups. The service was efficient. We had a nice time at Boiling Point and a delicious dinner. Definitely, I will come back. read more

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The food as always is great! But the service was amazing! Nicky our server was so fast efficient and friendly and on top of that he recommended his own custom mixture suggestion of boba and it did not disappoint! read more

Boiling Point - So good we didn't even get a chance to get a pic before we dove in! - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Soup is always one of my favorites and I hadn't been to this location before. The space is small and tight but I found the employees to be mostly attentive. I tried the Korean Bean Paste hot soup as I haven't had this one before. There was kimchi, beef, rice cakes, assortment of veggies, the classics BP fish cake, and ramen. They definitely did not skimp on the produce. However, I wasn't too impressed with the soup base. It was very mildly flavored so I added some of the complimentary sauces to add more taste, but it did take away from the original flavor. There are many more soup bases that I want to try but they were sold out so, I'll definitely be back to try those. Hopefully, there's more flavor! read more

Boiling Point - Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Boiling Point is always amazing and never disappoints. Their Rose Milky hot soup is my new go-to -- it's rich, comforting, and perfect when you want something a little different. I also love their Beef and Japanese Miso soups, which have been longtime favorites. We also love their garlic pork appetizer! It's especially perfect on a cold, rainy day -- nothing beats having a hot, bubbling pot in front of you. One tip: make sure to go ahead of time and put your name down on their tablet, especially on weekends, because it can get busy. Overall, consistently great food and definitely a spot I keep coming back to! read more

Boiling Point - #10 Rose Milky Hot Soup and #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup with garlic pork appetizer - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

They had a free tomato beef topping with rice for Lunar New Year, which was a nice touch. I got the Spicy Szechuan bowl and it is actually spicy. Not fake spicy. It hurts. If you don't have a high tolerance, be careful. Flavor was great though, bold, numbing, and satisfying. Milk teas were bland and forgettable. Service Very transactional. Not rude, just straight to the point. Ambiance Casual, functional hot pot spot. Good for a quick, fiery meal. read more

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Always a solid spot when I'm craving hot soup. I ordered the beef soup (mild) with extra beef and it hit the spot. I always ask for less cabbage because sometimes they load it up and there's barely any meat -- especially if you're paying for extra beef. Their garlic sauce is so good and perfect for dipping the skin tofu (which I always order extra). The broth itself is flavorful and comforting every time. The only downside is the service. The workers aren't very friendly and don't really greet or check up on customers. We usually have to raise our hands just to get noticed if we need something. It doesn't ruin the food, but it definitely affects the overall experience. Would still come back for the soup though. read more

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This is my favorite Boiling Point in the SGV. Before COVID, there was always a long line, but nowadays it's not as bad. I used to really love coming here for their brown rice, which was more like a mixed-grain rice to me. Unfortunately, they got rid of it some time ago, which was a bummer. This Boiling Point is probably the smallest location you'll find. The tables are very close together, making it uncomfortable to sit here--you're only about half an arm's length away from the next table. It definitely feels cramped inside. I came here with a friend to take advantage of a deal where you get a free drink and appetizer for completing a survey at the end of the meal. However, the deal was limited to one use per table. We ordered our hot pots, a pork belly in garlic sauce as the appetizer, and an Assam oolong tea. Because the table was so small, fitting everything we ordered felt like a game of Tetris. The tea at 50% sweetness tasted a bit light. The garlic pork belly, however, was actually good, and the hot pots were tasty as usual. The staff members were patient in answering my questions about the deal and were generally attentive to our needs. Parking is usually easy, as there's a parking lot across the street about half a block away. Because of its proximity to my home and the quality of the food, I tend to overlook the space issue and continue coming back to this Boiling Point. read more

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Pretty good soup!! I was very impressed by the vegetarian option as it included a lot of protein as opposed to just vegetables. It wasn't too crowded when we went (around lunch time). The service was a little slow, but nothing too crazy. read more

Boiling Point - #7 Tomato Veggie Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love the fact they have individual pots and let you order drinks from Jin Tea Shop next door! Their pots are a little pricey, but honestly do make sense for the fact they are individual pots. They are also secretly big in my opinion. Would go back! read more

Boiling Point - #5 Lamb Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came back after a couple years to celebrate my partner's birthday. When it is your birthday, show them your ID for a free medium pot (options 1-7) and a medium drink! No strings attached like signing up for a reward programs so it's very generous and for that alone, I plan to be back again! He got the Beef and this time I bought the Thai Tomato and asked for flaming spicy. The pots are filled passed the brim with toppings in the broth. They come out piping out, and it's the affordable meal where you'll likely get two (or three) meals out of it with the leftovers. I really liked the tanginess of the Thai bowl and the more the merrier of tomatoes for me. We also got a side of the spicy cumin lamb, but I would personally skip next time. The 'mini wok in a box' is more than enough! read more

What We Ordered: #4 Beef Hot Pot $22.73 This is our go-to order at Boiling Point. I wasn't in the mood, but my wife always wants it. Happy wife, happy life, right?! We split one Beef Hot Pot for the three of us, and it was plenty. My wife and son were full, but I was saving room for pizza. It didn't make sense to order two pots. We got our money's worth! We came here specifically because it's a concept location. It was similar to other Boiling Points, but the service was great. At our usual location in MPK, we have to flag down servers. The servers here were attentive and nice! This location is called a concept because they have a tea shop next door. You can order drinks from your server, which is a perk. Another perk is the complimentary seaweed dish and the free drink shot when you pay. We really enjoyed this Boiling Point and would definitely return! read more

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This is my umpteenth time visiting Boiling Point and they never disappoint. Yesterday was unusual as the fire alarm in the condos above were going off, but the restaurant was still open for business. The fire department finally arrived and we had a great experience. For two people we orders the miso with extra beef! It was enough for two people...They even come around to add more broth to your hot pot. BE CAREFUL: Broth is very hot! Ambiance 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Service 10/10 Good 10/10 Bathrooms 9/10 Value 10/0 Will I return? Absolutely read more

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The perfect lunch after an eventful morning! We came here to eat lunch on a hot day and was pleasantly surprised with the nice AC and good food. We both ordered beef soups and were planning on giving the kid some too. Our waitress surprised us with a complimentary udon noodle soup with bok choy! We still shared some of our yummy beef and fish cakes though. Since we came for lunch, we also got two free drinks included (winter melon juice or roasted oolong tea). We decided to upgrade for just $2.50 for a full tea from Jin next door! As this is one of our favorite boba spots in pasadena, we thought the $5 total for two drinks was a total STEAL! Overall this place is well maintained and run. Come for lunch and stay for yummy soup, free drinks, and complimentary chia seed dessert! read more

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My friends claimed this location is the BEST out of all the Boiling Point locations and I can finally see why. I got seafood and both of my friends got the Taiwanese spicy. It was very tasty and I can see why it's better than their other locations. They also gave some kind of seaweed appetizer while we waited for our food. We came at the right time, around 4:30pm on a Sunday, so we got a table right away. Service was fast. We all decided this will be our stop after every backpacking trip from now on! read more

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

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Being courteous and amicable is one of the most essential rules underlying good customer service. Always welcome customers with a smile and a respectful demeanour. Food came out fast and tasted great! Good job boiling point Pasadena. read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Soup Something warm and comforting and spicy and bold. - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this franchise and all things hotpot. My favorite pot at boiling point is the beef pot, but the individual hot pots allow everyone at the table to eat their favorite things. You can customize your order by choosing a select pot, your spice level, and whether you want vermicelli or rice as a side. There's also a small complimentary seaweed appetizer at this specific location, which was a tasty treat! I'd recommend eating here at lunch because they offer free green tea for lunch orders. This location had very attentive staff. We got our food quickly and didn't have to wait long. The interior was cozy and casual, while also offering boba drinks from the next door shop. read more

Boiling Point - Beef pot with hot spicy level - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Never misses. The broth is packed with flavor, rich, and perfectly seasoned comfort food at its finest. Ingredients are always fresh, portions are solid, and everything comes out hot and satisfying. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it's busy, which I appreciate. This is my go-to spot when I want something warming, flavorful, and consistently good. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving hot pot done right. read more

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Good soup to have in the area, especially if you had a small meal before. I highly suggest that you get something mild, because you can always make it spicier later. Service was slow, but I won't put it against the waiters because it seemed that most were new. read more

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

Out of all the Boiling Point locations I've been to - and I've been to quite a few - the Pasadena location is by far the best! The service here is excellent! Every employee is fast, friendly, and really attentive, which made the experience even better than any other location. The food was delicious as always and I highly recommend the beef soup (medium spicy) and the winter melon drink! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love hot pots and whenever I want something that I don't have to the all the cooking I go to boiling point. Everything's so tasty. The broths are all good but I tend to go towards tomato or spicy ones. Looks like a lot of food for one person but I would say it's the perfect amount. read more

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This was probably my third time having hot pot. I'm generally not a fan of food with a lot of spices, but this place's hot pots weren't overly spiced and were still full of flavor. We shared a milk curry cream and a Taiwanese spicy between the two of us. The Taiwanese spicy only comes in a flaming level, and I had a hard time with it -- it's no joke. There were plenty of toppings inside, so we left feeling full. I'd give it 4.5 stars, but the service was below average. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I come to this location often with my wife. Yes it is a busier location and street parking only. It doesn't bother me much. I just want to express how friendly the staffs are and they are very helpful. Food is consistently decent and one pot normally will fill one person. I usually order noodles or extra proteins in the side. It's a bit pricey but it's a great spot for sudden hotpot craving. The restaurant is clean and we always feel comfortable eating there. read more

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

The food was ok, I prefer the hotpot where you cook it by yourself rather than all in one pot. We all got the beef pot. Service was only ok as well - they weren't that attentive and we had to ask for water a couple of times. Both my partner and I had a stomachache afterwards and I don't think it was a coincidence. read more

I've loved Boiling Point ever since this spot opened in Pasadena, but the quality has really dropped over the years. It's not just the portion sizes--overall execution feels different now. The food doesn't taste as good as it used to, and even the presentation has taken a hit. Service has also become a recurring issue. There never seems to be enough staff to cover the dining room, and when there is staff, there's no sense of teamwork or urgency. On our most recent visit, we sat for almost ten minutes without anyone helping us. The restaurant was practically empty--maybe five other diners total--yet one server kept telling us he'd be "right with us," while another walked by multiple times saying "someone will help you soon." Meanwhile, we had been ready to order for a long time. The female server who eventually approached us was shockingly rude, which was such a major turn-off on top of everything else. The overall environment hasn't fared much better. The floors feel sticky and greasy, the chairs are uncomfortable, and the space just doesn't have the clean, inviting atmosphere it once did. It honestly makes me sad to say all this because I genuinely love Boiling Point--this location just isn't what it used to be. I might start visiting other branches instead, like the one in San Gabriel. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Sister had two Boiling Point vouchers, so we chose to eat at the Pasadena location for lunch. The place is relatively vacant, with few customers. I offered the coupons to the server to see if we could use them, so this is a voucher for free cold dish items. My sisters and I ordered the BP Classic, Seafood & Tofu, and Korean Bean Paste Pots. We wanted Very Vermicelli instead of rice. The server gave us three bowls of rice, and I informed her that we chose the Very Vermicelli. The server dumps the rice to the rice cooker and serves us the Very Vermicelli. We received two free cold dishes, which were frozen and still tasted like ice inside the vegetables, which was not very pleasant. When our three pots arrived at our table, I couldn't believe they were so small and cost between $22 and $23 per pot... Although the soup has nice flavors, I believe it is too costly. If I had known how small the pots were, we could have paid a few more dollars for an all-you-can-eat hot pot meal somewhere else. The bill came up to $77 for three pots. Not worth the money. read more

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Been going to this style of restaurants for years now, today is the first day in a long time coming back. Here's my interaction: Me: I can't eat the fish tofu, can I sub it with frozen tofu instead? Waiter: No, you can only remove items and order them as an add on. Me: Okay, could I have frozen tofu as an add on and in the pot? Waiter: No, we can only bring it out as a side dish, not in the pot, but we will be sure to charge you for the frozen tofu. Wha? read more

Boiling Point - Frozen tofu that they refuse to cook it with the hotpot - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Haven't been back to this location in a while, and I'm glad I chose this location yesterday. We were greeted by Nicky as soon as we arrived with a wonderful attitude. It makes us feel happy. We were also impressed by how knowledgeable he was with assisting us with the menu, he was kind and patience. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone, and if are lucky enough Nicky will be there to serve you with a great personality! I'm glad I chose to celebrate our loved one's bday at this location. Thank YOU Nicky for a great service! read more

It's that boiling point taste we all know and love (individual hot pots, taiwanese style, meat and seafood options. range of soup flavors with pretty spicy available - summary for those who are new to bp.) what's not to like? Great thing about this location is you can order from the neighboring Jin Tea from your table and that is a high quality boba and tea place. Excellent drinks. Service was good and restaurant was clean. No wait on a Saturday dinner although the restaurant was about 3/4 full. Found street parking fairly easily a couple blocks away. read more

I feel like the taiwanese spicy isn't as spicy anymore. Did my tolerance go up or is it not spicy? I guess we will never know. The service is a hit or miss here. But I haven't had an awful service experience. Sometimes the waiters have a bad day, and that's okay because the food makes up for it! I always either get Beef or Taiwanese Spicy. Plus their winter melon tea always goes well with the food! I like that at this location, you can also order from jin tea next door. read more

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

For about $24 for a pot, their portions are shareable for SO and I. We usually get the Taiwanese or Beef, Medium Spicy with a Lamb Meat Lover upgrade for ~$5. I prefer the extra spicy tho. We crave this every now and then and it usually hits the spot, but most recently on a Friday night, it was aight. The broth was mid and the cabbage ends had a bitter aftertaste?? Sauce is good, and they now have a citrusy yuzu-like sauce instead of the powder. The complimentary seaweed appetizer is nice, and so is their QQ jelly yum. Relatively quick service. read more

Boiling Point - Beef with meat lover ($23.94 + $5.5ish) - was aight. Cabbage kinda bitter 2/28 - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was my first time here and my experience was great ! Service was amazing though the wait was kinda long since it was a rainy day. Food was great, the portion size was very generous for what you're paying since they provide unlimited broth and lots of stuff in the hot pot. Ambiance was nice and bright. Wouldn't mind returning here again ! read more

Boiling Point - #11 Thai Flavor Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Boiling point never disappoints! I love their flavorful broth that gets soaked up by the rice and vermicelli noodles. Their generous portions of meat are great but the quality is just okay. My friend got the Taiwanese spicy which was spicy and had a deep flavor and I got the classic beef. For 20 dollars it's still really great but some AYCE shabu places charge just a bit more for basically the same or better quality. I still love BP. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy and beef - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

BP finally has an option to do a different meat or add meat to the pot. I love their mushroom veggie pot which is all vegetables with mushrooms and one cube of tofu. It is now perfect With the option to add meat (beef, lamb, pork, or pork belly). You can also pick between vegetable broth or beef broth. Closest Parking is the school house garage on green st. First 2 hours is $1. read more

Boiling Point - Meat upgrade / meat exchange - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

My family and I have been coming to this location for the past few years, their entire staff are SO friendly and attentive. NICKY was friendly and remembers our orders, which makes it easy for us. We highly recommend this location of Boiling Point. Thank you Team Pasadena! read more

food was just as delicious as i remember! it had been a fat minute since i've had boiling point but it was very satisfying and soothing to have post-work hours. service could've been better and that's the reason why im giving them 4 stars read more