After my friend and I wrapped up our Pilates workout on a chilly day, we were seriously craving something warm and comforting - and Boiling Point was calling our name! I ordered the Taiwanese Spicy Flavor Pot, and it was exactly what I needed. This bowl was loaded with goodies: mushroom, fuzhou fish balls, rice balls, tofu skin, cabbage, clams, even my favorite pork blood rice cake...the list goes on! Each bite was a little adventure, and with the dipping sauce pairings, it was even more delicious. Lucky for my friend and me, it was a special promo day, so we scored a BOGO deal on desserts. We split the brown sugar tofu pudding and the brown sugar grass jelly; both were great! Not too sweet, and lots of toppings, which I love. It was a refreshing end to our hot pot meal. I'm so glad our server reminded us of this BOGO deal - they were also so sweet. This Boiling Point Concept is slightly different from other Boiling Point locations I've been to. They are connected with their neighboring tea shop, Jin Tea Shop, so we can order Jin's tea while dining at Boiling Point. To me, this concept makes it all the more merrier because I already loved Jin Tea Shop for their High Mountain Oolong Tea. If you're looking to warm up on a cold day with something cozy, Boiling Point Concept is where it's at! read more

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Didn't know the difference between this "concept" and regular boiling point. I think the big thing is that they have a lot of tea drinks as well as some other items not on the regular menu. The hotpots are the same as regular BP though. I got the milk creamy curry pot and it was good. I got flaming spicy and felt it wasn't bad at least to me. I always love BP and I feel this spot is better than many others that I've been to. They also give complimentary sea weed side dish which is a pretty cool addition. Service was good and attentive as they refilled my water often. I came on Friday around 7:30 and there was a small 15 minute or so line. Turnaround was quick so not too bad. Parking - Many lots nearby that are $1 for the first two hours. read more

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I'd give this place a 3.5, but I rounded up. It's located on Green Street and Fair Oaks Ave. They have a small bench outside for patrons who are waiting for a table, but it seems they prefer for those waiting to wait outside. It was a pretty cold night and we had little kiddos with us. They do not take reservations here. We had a party of 15 and waited about 25 minutes give or take .. our party had to be split into two tables at opposite ends of the restaurant. There was a lot of staff but they seemed pretty busy. We came in about 2 hours before close and unfortunately a lot of their options were sold out. For any non red meat eaters, just a heads up that their seafood pot does have beef in it. Two of the flavors we wanted were already sold out and the staff had difficulty recommending similar alternatives. The soups that the table tried (beef and seafood) were enjoyed by those that ordered. Might try coming again earlier in the day, but am in no rush to come back. read more

My first time at BP was in 2022 This shot was much better in my memory. Hotpot places are definitely popular when the temperature dropped. I got the beef medium spice level. It was very hot both the temperature and the flavor. This spot serves pre-made sets. No dipping or cooking needed. I would recommend this place for someone who never had hotpot before but there are more options out there that would a better hotpot experience. However, 9/10 for the ambience and services. p.s. upgraded rice was not worth it read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm not even sure where to start with this location. I say this because I have been to the location in arcadia and its been great. Unfortunately i dont think i will ever be coming back to the pasadena location to be honest. The experience was awful. The food was good. It was fine but the staff being so disorganized was really upsetting. We first get seated and then all of the sudden within a few minutes the staff is scrambling trying to bring other peoples orders to our table and we told them 3 times we did not order that and that we havent even gotten out orders in. Mind you there was at least 2-3 different staff members coming to our table giving us something that we didnt order. Finally someone takes our order. It was not rushed at all but somehow the staff forgot to put in the order for one of our teas.... We try to approach another staff member but she couldnt even be bothered to help. We later approach another staff member and he finally helps us and gets us the tea that was missed. Then we get our soups that we ordered but then they come with an extra item of something AGAIN...we did not order... but somehow that incorrect item gets inputted into the system and pops up on our bill. It was not crazy busy in the restaurant AT ALL. I felt as if we were in a restaurant with a bunch of staff members that had dementia. It was not fun. read more

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

Great service here with excellent food. Good for groups and for fun celebrations. Maybe a longer wait during busy times. read more

Good spot for quick, no-share custom hot pot. Solid ingredients, lots of options, flavors are authentic, and service is kind though often busy. Place is cute and lively, often packed. I like the curry hotpot which is more south Asian than Japanese curry inspired, as it's something you don't see often in hotpot spots. The lamb was good quality and fresh. Large servings abound and great for day two leftovers. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I used to love coming to this location here and there when I wanted single serving hot pot. The service is also not great, instead of saying "last call is at 8:30", we were just told "we close at 9 so you better order and eat fast". We did end up ordering all in one go and leaving exactly at 9 to be mindful of the staff, but that's just not the way to communicate imo. But after my most recent visit I got really bad food poisoning that I'm still recovering from. I'm afraid I won't be back after that. read more

I love their individual hot pot choices & how they offer discounts on teas from Jin tea next door!! Service is friendly & fast. Ambience is typical for hot pot restaurants. read more

My recent visit to Boiling Point was a huge disappointment. The primary reason was the abysmal service we received from our server, "Bryanto." From the moment we entered, he was inattentive and dismissive. It felt like we were an inconvenience to him. Bryanto then directed us to where to sit. We were a party of 2, and prefer more space since we usually more food. Since the restaurant was, at most, to a 1/3 of it's capacity, we asked for a table that would seat 4. Brianto said no, and said that we should sit at a table for 2, since we were a party of 2. I didn't have a problem with this, if this is store policy. The issue was that three other parties of 2 that came in after us, and were all told to sit at any available table, and all were "allowed" tables that would accommodate 4 people. This also would not have been a problem, if there were no other 2-party tables available, but there were. He showed preferential treatment to others, especially if there is female in their party. It's one thing to be busy, but it's another to be rude and show clear favoritism. The food, as usual, was fine, but the horrible service from Bryanto completely ruined the experience. I've been to this Boiling Point many times and have never had such a terrible encounter. I hope management addresses this issue because it's unacceptable. I will not be returning anytime soon if this is the standard of service to be expected now. read more

Always a great time, but the service is kind of slow. I'd say that depending on the soup, mild spiciness can vary. You could always ask them to pour some non-spicy broth if it's too much for you. You have to pay extra to choose a different meat for your broth which I personally dislike. But I am glad that it is an option as I prefer lamb with the beef broth. Each broth comes with different meat and inclusions. There are also different sizes for different soups. They say it's just a larger pot, but I think the amount of food is also more. read more

dont come here its so dirty (flies, baby flies). the server idk if he was new or faded or both, but bro needs to lock in. we ordered something and never got it. read more

Prices have gone up consistently and the dinner beef hotpot at the time of this review is just shy of $25. It's still pretty good though and they definitely give you more meat over the same dish at lunch. The biggest travesty is they don't serve the complementary cold seaweed appetizer at the beginning, instead they serve the tiniest bowl of peanuts... which is pretty sucky. Please bring the seaweed back. read more

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We came 10pm Friday night, no wait time. We ordered the Seafood soup, it's very comforting with different dipping sauces to choose from, my favorite is the bean paste sauce. The place is clean and cozy. The staff are friendly and attentive. There are Street parking available. read more

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Yum! I could eat Boiling Point for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but this weekend, we headed over after our work out. We walked in around 12:30pm and were seated right away. The restaurant was quite full but it seemed as if many of the tables were clearing out, which totally worked out in our favor. Their concept offered a starter of roasted peanut before taking our orders. I decided on the Taiwanese spicy with brown rice, and it was phenomenally spicy. Perfect hit of sweat and tears. Our servers were fairly attentive at the start of our meal, but we noticed that our additions orders/requests took a bit longer than usual as it seemed like their FOH team was quite small compared to the number of guests dining in the time. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! We parked in the structure on De Lacey, but street parking is also available on Green. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy (but with a bite of noodles taken out... ) - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is 10/10 every single time!! Yes, wait time can be super long but always worth it in the end. Restaurant is typically always busy on the weekends unless you get there before 6/7PM. I order the angus beef and it always hits. Sometimes a little spicier than usual but still good and manageable. Service is usually pretty average but the last couple times I went one of the servers got strong RBF and borderline rude. She truly looks like she hates her job and doesn't wanna... serve lol. read more

Boiling Point - Angus Beef -- mild, with rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

We visited this place when we were in old town Pasadena walking our dog on December 25th and they are open. I admire restaurants giving time to serve hot food when some restaurants choose to close this holiday. We went in together with our dog on a stroller they are open to service animals. Ambience was great not too loud and restaurant layout gives you a chance to go through each table without hitting another chair. I ordered the Japanese Miso, my wife ordered the Lamb Soup and my son ordered the Taiwanese Hot Soup. The food came in with a heating box where in they would light it up and keep the soup piping hot. It's just like the Shabu-Shabu style on the side I ordered Vermicelli and my wife and son ordered white rice. Food was overflowing from the bowl what a great treat! All three soups we ordered had their own different tastes. This is the one of the Boiling Point restaurants that is fully staffed no need to wait on a server to get your order. Comparing this to the one we last visited this one will give you more food we had to bring home half of it as we were already full and there is still a lot left! We will come back here again for sure read more

Boiling Point Concept is located in the heart of Old Pasadena. It serves mainly pre-set Hot Pot - which is a popular Asian soup dish with various vegetables, proteins married together with a strong soup base. It's great for cold weathers. It's insane that a little chafing fuel can is heating the stew as you eat. Figuratively, yes, you are consuming food at "Boiling Point." I had the Milk Cream Curry at medium spicy level. It was milder than I thought it would be - but turned out to be just perfect. Since the food was just so hot - temperature wise. I usually find hot pot to be too troublesome to eat. Since I'm so clumsy, I was worried of buring myself or food just getting everywhere. I look forward to my next visit. I think it's a great introduction to asian cuisine, as there so much variety and customization. Do be prepared for stinky tofu smell. If another patreon orders it, you'll know! read more

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I like this location because they have Jin Tea Shop next door and I love their teas lol. Parking is a bit of a hassle even though there is street parking. I parked in the structure and had to walk a bit. Parking can also be expensive in the parking garage. I ordered the BP special pot and it was very filling! This comes with so much food! And the sauces on the side are pretty flavorful! I wish they had more chili options for the sauces though but still quite good. Perfect for the colder months. :) read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food came out super quick. Had a wonderful meal. Dom our server was amazing and attentive. I recommend going for lunch

I am a big fan of boiling point. I go about every other week but I usually go to the one in Arcadia. I stopped coming to this location for a few reasons but decided to check it out again after not coming in a couple years. Next time, I'll stick to the other location. Customer service needs to be better. We got there first but the server took another tables order before us even tho they came after us and we been waiting to order. The severs are not really around on the floor to check on tables. One server specifically named Martha, checked on our table, my bf asked for rice but she forgot it. He also asked to refill our waters to that same server but she only refilled his and didn't ask anyone else at our table of 3 if we wanted more water either... me and my sister's cup was also empty. Lastly, we weren't even done eating yet and Martha put down the check for us and just walked away. We didn't ask for the check, we were still waiting on rice and we were still only halfway through our meal! I found that really rude of her to do. Despite the weird service we got, the food is always good. I love the Korean bean paste soup base. Street parking is a bit tough but there is a parking lot down the street. It used to be free for two hours but now it cost $1 for 2 hour parking. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is an okay spot for hot pot but I think I had better somewhere else. I had their Miso which have lot of ingredients, the meat portion is generous as well, my only comment is that it's kinda sweet for my liking which is weird because I never had a miso that had sweetness. The service is good and quick. read more

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The food is very good, but the service was horrible. They didn't bring us water at the beginning like they did for everyone else, and they didn't give us utensils I had to get up and ask for them. They never asked if we wanted anything else and completely ignored us. I can't help but wonder if this was because I'm Latina. If so, that's really disappointing. I used to come here often and the service was always great, but now it seems like they don't even know what they're doing. read more

Really interesting concept store version of boiling point. The menu is slightly different and a bit more expensive, but the food quality is supposed to be higher. The staff seems really overworked here and the service was slower than expected. We tried this seasonal mutton dish and it was just okay. Definitely come by again to try something new and to get drinks from Jin next door. read more

Family of 4 (2kids) and we were seated right away. Food is delicious! It was a flavorful broth. You can also order milk tea and snacks at jin tea and eat/drink it here. It was expensive though, only ordered 2 hotpots and garlic pork and bill was over $50+ And I just dont like that they did not let our toddler eat his goldfish snack here... they said you cant eat outside food in here but it's just a snack and it's for the kid and not for the adult..not kid friendly... read more

I'm a hot pot ho'. I love anything that's been simmering, boiling for hours-- ramen, stews, shabu shabu, sundubu, consommé, broths. Here you get ya' own pot. The flavor options are immense. They give you your own pot and portable stove, you get regular and brown rice for options and you cook away. Been here a handful of times during cooler nights and it fits the bill. Ambience is a small dining room and a communal table. Service is brisk and prompt. I cannot think of a faster way to get very good, warming, crave worthy broths that send me home sated and content. Did I mention warming. End of Yelp. read more

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Craved some warm soup and this place hit the spot. I couldn't believe how I devoured almost the whole soup. So delicious. It's bubbling when it arrives at the table. The servers were so accommodating and friendly. It could be loud but it's only because the food is so good that it courages unbridled conversations. For a fun yummy place to have a comforting bowl of soup, this place is it! read more

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Super yummy! We got three different bowls (beef, Korean, curry), and all of them were equally delicious and still having noticeably different flavors! I will never be disappointed by a BP meal. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Boiling Point is consistently good every time I go, and I especially like the Pasadena location because I can order drinks from next door's Jin Tea Shop to go with my meal. I love the Beef and Milk Cream Curry - always the perfect portion and so much flavor! It's one of my go-to's for comfort food. read more

Boiling Point - Milk cream curry - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been to this Boiling Point many times and it's always been very consistent in preparation and taste. My go-to is the Beef Hot Pot because I think overall, it has the best soup base and combination of toppings (sliced beef, tofu, fish cake, corn). The sliced beef can be pretty fatty, but it's not dry. I get it medium spicy which isn't too overwhelming, but still adds a lot of flavor and depth to the soup. It has a lot of Napa cabbage fillers and I wish it would automatically come with more toppings like fish cake. I much prefer the Beef Hot Pot over the BP Special because the latter is a lot smellier from the fermented tofu, and also contains pork blood and intestine - none of which are bad, but I'd rather have beef over these. I've also tried their fruit teas, which are very refreshing and pairs well with the savory hot pot. Their milk tea is also pretty solid as well, which is really impressive considering their bread and butter is hot pot. read more

My friends were visiting so obviously they HAD to try BP!! I love the convenience of having your very own personal little hotpot, no need to wait ages for the food to cook either. I LOVED their Korean Bean Paste, sooo flavorful and full of yummy ingredients. They offer white rice or brown rice on the side but fyi there's already noodles in the hotpot itself. Also, worth to note that their prices are slightly increased compared to other locations and they charge extra if you get noodles instead of rice. We came on a Saturday around 8pm and it was so full we had to wait for like over an hour. Also one of the staff, Maria, was very rude. She was extremely inpatient and rushing us to order even though my friends couldn't speak English. Other than that, good food but wish Maria would give a better customer service. read more

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

Came here for early dinner because we were craving our boiling point usuals. It was solid, as usual. I like this spot but it can feel kinda tight! However, I couldn't help but think there were some things that bothered us. Their Taiwanese spicy has noticeably shrunk in size, they never really refilled the broth for us, service always felt kind of slow or non-attentive. Some workers knew we were waiting on them because we even eyed them but I think I guess they were busy with something else, at the same time it felt like we were being avoided lol. Anywho will probably still eat here cuz it's boiling point! Park in the nearby parking structure! read more

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Love love love this place. Especially now during the cold months, this place is great. The place has limited seating so sometimes there can be a wait. I highly recommend the curry. Soooo good. Every time I try other options, Id kick myself for not getting the curry. The seaweed side dish they offer for free is also delicious. FYI They offer drinks from the spot next door. Also, they now carry the pastes for the broths for you to make at home. Definitely a plus. Parking: They do not have their own lot. Warning, the parking right in front is only 15 minutes but they do have lots of street parking if you look around a bit. Parking garage is also not too far. Right around the corner. read more

Boiling Point - Curry - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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TERRIBLE MAINTENANCE, TERRIBLE SERVICE, TERRIBLE EVERYTHING. I can't believe what happened when I walked into this restaurant today. I arrived at 2:45, placed my order immediately, and was told there was no rice. When I asked how long it would take, they said 30 minutes. That was already unreasonable, but since I was there, I decided to wait. After waiting 20 minutes, the waiter came back and told me it would be just 10 more minutes. Then, after waiting a full 30 minutes, the waiter returned again only to say the rice was still sitting in water because the worker FORGOT TO TURN THE RICE COOKER ON. Absolutely unacceptable. Never coming back. I wish I can give 0 star!! read more

I was pleasantly surprised that there was no wait at 2pm on a Sunday afternoon. I have been wanting to try BP for years but never had the opportunity due to long wait times until recently. BP Concept offers organic menu options and higher grade cuts of meat for a slightly higher price than the rest of BP locations. The most memorable appetizer we ordered for the table was the garlic pork belly. The garlic sauce that adorned the thin slices of pork belly was delicious! The beef hot pot was enjoyable with its accompaniment of veggies, tofu, tempura, fish cake, and of course the slices of beef. What was surprising was that the mild packed quite the heat! BP's garlic chili sauce was dangerously addicting and the perfect dipping sauce for all the meats and veggies. The restaurant is located right next to Jin Tea Shop and there is a public parking garage on Green and Fair Oaks Avenue. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night after work around 9:30 pm because I was really craving some hot pot on a chilly night. It was not busy at all and we got seated right away. The place is pretty small too, so I can imagine it getting super busy on cooler days and weekends. This was my very first time trying Boiling Point!! I got the Beef pot - medium spicy. This was so flavorful and savory, I just wish it came with a bigger portion of the beef. Additional portion is made available to order at an extra cost. I love spicy foods, so I enjoyed the medium spice level. What I love about BP is it your own individual pot with selected toppings that come with it already. In addition because of that, the menu is simplified and less overwhelming. They have a variety of drinks too, which I did not try unfortunately. Another great thing about BP is the food in the pot are already cooked, you just wait for your pot to heat up to your liking. Also the workers are really good about coming around and refilling your water cup, I really needed a lot of water because that medium is HOT! On the side the also give you the option of white or brown rice. If you are craving soup/hot pot then this is a great place to visit. It's fast, filled with friendly employees, and the food is delicious. *Plan ahead for parking - metered parking available and there are a few surrounding residential areas and lots. read more

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

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Boiling Point is honestly a go to place that a lot of people usually want to go to. My visit wasn't the best experience considering the amount of times i've tried this place already. The service was really bad on a Saturday night. While, understandable how busy they can be, the offput to service was how there would be lots of tables available to be sat, yet weren't seated for 10-15 minutes due to reservations running late. But other than that slow service & seating, the food is always decent. Still a good rec for people who have never tried it read more

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

I have been here many times and didn't know that the soup base is beef! I somehow became curious about it, so I asked if there is a veggie base soup! That when I got the answer there are beef and Veg base soup. If you don't ask you would got the beef one !!!! (I can't eat beef for my personal reason). I felt so bad afterward knowing I had eaten the beef soup base....so any vegetarians or people who don't like beef stock.... Don't forget to specify. I sometimes ordered Taiwanese spicy and substituted beef for pork. If you like spicy, this one is perfect. I like that it is personal individual hotpot and it is a good size for 1 person. When your soup gets low they will come and refill soup....or sometimes you have to remind them. All ingredients are fresh and mostly organic. Service is ok when it is not busy. They're pretty slow though. Tables, sometimes are messy, oily..didn't get cleaned well. But it's not like it's filthy... it's still fairly clean. It just kind of feels like a fast food place rather than a proper restaurant. They have dessert and tea drinks from Jin Tea next door. There are a couple city parking lots near by. Street parking is also available. But in the evening time, it is difficult to find one! read more

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I love boiling point!!! All boiling point locations are different and some menu are different also but I really love Pasadena location one because it has my favorite tomato broth hot pot! I always get the friend tofu on the side. Tried to void busy hour so that you're not waiting a long time other than that it's a great spot! Staff members are all nice here every time I go and they're always attentive to all their customers~ make sure to grab extra napkins because you'll be wiping your sweat from all the goodies from the soup that's sizzling from the pot but you can ask them to turn off the fire. The place is clean and nice just the bathroom is all the way in the back and feels creepy! Enjoy the delicious hotpot and really try my favorite dish the tomato soup base it's so yummy I got my friend hooked on that flavor too! Enjoy your hotpot! read more

Came here for dinner w a friend and we had a great experience! Since there was only 2 ppl in our party, we were initially offered a table in between two other people. We requested to be seated in a more private spot and they were pretty accommodating. It was my first time coming to this spot and so I wasn't familiar with their spice level. I ordered the tender lamb with a mild level, not knowing that no spice was an option. The bowls came and as I tried it, I knew I couldn't handle the spice and properly enjoy my food. I was hesitant about sending my food back and asking for a lower level spice because I mean that would be a waste and I didnt wnna be THAT person. Our server was super nice about it and they changed the broth for me. It was a great night and the food was pretty good. read more

Boiling Point - Tender Lamb - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California