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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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

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

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

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'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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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

Food was fine, but the experience around an Instagram influencer promotion was disappointing especially as a regular customer for the past 4 years who has consistently supported this location. My wife arrived first, ate, and fully paid her bill before I was seated (parking took longer than expected). I was later seated by myself in a different part of the restaurant and ordered separately. While I was still eating, my wife who had already paid and was done dining simply came over to sit next to me to wait. She did not order anything else. There was an Instagram influencer promo advertised: buy any soup, get a free appetizer. This was honored for my wife. However, after I ordered, I was told the promo would not apply to me because it was "one per table," even though: We were seated in two different parts of the restaurant We ordered and paid separately My wife's transaction was already completed This restriction was never communicated before ordering Had this been explained upfront, I would not have ordered the appetizer. The issue wasn't the cost it was the lack of transparency and enforcing a condition only after the order was placed, especially for a returning customer who has given this restaurant regular business for years. Clear communication upfront would have avoided this situation. read more

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

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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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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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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Generous portions, perfect for sharing! Ordered the Beef Hot Soup #4 with the Meat Lovers Upgrade (pork belly) - definitely worth it! The upgrade doubles the meat, making it perfect for two people. We added an extra rice (upgraded one to Scallion Gravy Rice), a great complement to the rich broth While the upgrades added to the cost, the quality and quantity make it worth it for a shareable meal. read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Pot - Meat Lover Upgrade - Pork Belly Upgrade - 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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Always go to bp when I am craving a hearty meal. My recommendation is the Miso in extra spicy. So flavorful with a nice kick of spice. The restaurant get really busy so sometimes the service may be slow. Make sure to avoid prime dinner time to avoid a long wait. The ambiance is good for casual hangouts with friends. read more

Boiling Point - miso bowl - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I normally don't write reviews, but the service at this location was terrible. We were seated at 2:40 PM with only 4 other parties seated in the restaurant so it wasn't busy at the time. After waiting 20 minutes for our food to come out, I asked the server for an update since the food at Boiling Point usually comes out quick. I asked multiple times and then 10 minutes later after asking, they said our order was lost so we had to reorder. They didn't offer anything at the time so I figured they would give a discount later on. We waited an additional 20 minutes for our food to come out and they forgot our drink and appetizer. I then asked for the bill and no inconvenience discount was applied despite waiting an hour for our food. I had to ask for a discount at the front. I'm a huge fan of Boiling Point but this location was extremely disappointing. read more

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

Creative, unique, and modern hot pot place! When I walked in, I connected my phone number with the Ipad so that my party could receive updates about our table. We walked around for 15-20 minutes when we got the notification that our table was ready, which isn't so bad for a crowded weekend during lunch hour. When we walked in, we were seated and scanned the QR code to order. They had a vast selection of different hot pots and they listed out all of the contents in a comprehensible fashion. We ordered the tangy beef appetizer, two cokes, Taiwanese and Beef (mild) and added on ramen and beef. Our order came out to around 19 dollars per person, which was pretty affordable. They gave complimentary seaweed appetizers before and the service was relatively nice. However, when we requested more ice water and ramen, they forgot about our ramen order for around 10 minutes and didn't bring the refills of water. The tangy beef was a favorite; it was flavorful, a little sour and pretty spicy. The portions were a little small but it was good nonetheless. The Taiwanese was the spicier of the two; I recommend skipping if you have no spice tolerance, like me. It had ramen, generous amounts of cabbage, pork blood, mushrooms, and more. The Beef was the less spicy of the two and had cabbage, beef, fish cakes, tomato, corn and a lot more. Even though the dishes look shallow, they are VERY filling. Overall, we had a great experience. The restaurant is super modern and clean and the concept of the place is nice too. They keep a live fire under the small pots, so it is always nice and hot. There is a wide variety of options as well as add ons and toppings in the hot pot and it is all very delicious. Service is pretty good and the wait wasn't too long. Definitely recommend! read more

Boiling Point - Beef (mild) hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have been here in the past and remember loving the food. My most recent visit was a bit disappointing considering my previous experiences. I'm not sure if I came on an off day, but I ordered the lamb pot, and the flavor was ok but didn't "wow" me. We also ordered the holy cow and spicy cumin lamb appetizers. I will say they were both pretty good though I definitely preferred Holy Cow. The service was pretty efficient, and the restaurant had a pretty nice ambiance overall, definitely not too dressy but could work for a more-upscale-than-casual date night. Overall, I might give this another try because of my previous experiences. If it were based on this experience alone, I would say there are probably tastier, cheaper options that are not too far away. read more

Boiling Point - Passion fruit konjac jelly that came with the bill; yum (if you like passion fruit)! - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My personal favorite hot pot of all time!! Super delicious and huge portions at a decent price. The staff are friendly every single time I've eaten here. The line is sometimes way out the door, but if you can wait it out it will be worth it read more

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

In a cold windy, waitress told me (1 single person) to wait outside for safety hazard. Always have to wait for a table.

Came during one of my LA trip. Ordered the Taiwanese pot and it was amazing. Food was great that I was able to share one pot with some sides with my plus one. Spice level was on point, we couldn't stop eating. Location was spacious, but they were busy. I had to wait about 45min before getting seated for two on a Tuesday night around 7:00pm. Only giving this spot a 4 star and not a 5 on my first review was due to my party ordering first before several other parties. We didn't get our food until after the 2-3 parties that sat after us. This issue gave me bad vibes and made me felt unappreciated for coming in. read more

We were seated and served super quickly when we came at 9pm. This was my first time at Boiling Point and it hit the spot. The weather was cold outside, so the warm soup was perfect. The soup actually started getting so hot that they turned off the fire. I got the classic, mild spice, which was perfect for me. For a single soup dish, it's kinda expensive? But the portions were hugeee so I get it. I couldn't finish everything...it was so much food lol read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Parking is a little difficult; it's lot parking. You will need to park and walk over. If you don't need to be in Pasadena, I recommend going to other SGV locations. I ordered the Angus bowl, and it was very flavorful. However, for the money, I felt like there was a lot of filler (vegetables and noodles) but not enough protein. I love a good individual hot pot, so I would come back. The flavors are there, but I would just add an order of beef to the next one. read more