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

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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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

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

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

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 one of my favorite hotpot spots!! They have a wide variety of options for a somewhat affordable price given that you get your own bowl instead of sharing. The ingredients are fresh and the meal is flavorful. The service is ALWAYS spot on every time I eat here. I wish they had more non red meat options though but what can I expect from hotpot! I usually get the seafood & tofu option without pork. Their broth is refillable so you will definitely be full by the end of your meal. Have been here many times bc it's reliable :) read more

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I love Boiling Point so it was amazing to find it now in my neighborhood. This location is directly across from 85 bakery. There are lots of parking structures close by, so parking is not an issue Hot pot is basically a set of pot simmering in brother on a portable burner. In this place, the food is already cook and brought to your table. There are so much variety of hotpot. I have tried Korean Bean Paste, Beef and Milk Creamy Curry. There are all very delicious. The aroma of these broth were intoxicating and mouthwatering. Thank you Boiling Point for having it at this location. I am happy not to drive to SGV in the future. Come check it out. It is definitely Yelp worthy read more

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This place is doing good. Great service and the staff are very attentive. Food was amazingly good also and the inside is nice urban well lighted. read more

Boiling Point - Pork Belly - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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

3.5 / 5 from Taiwanese customer here. It was a bit too hot. The veggie was a little burned. Portion is good. The rice is good quality. Honestly good place to eat hot pot still. read more

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

After going to the SIX FLAGS Magic Mountain theme park yesterday, walking to our car I suddenly craved for Hot Pot Soup, so I searched for a Hot Pot that closed Late on Yelp, and we found one in Pasedena called "BOILING POINT", and they are open untill 11pm. We signed up on their waiting list, and the line moved pretty quick, like within only 15 minutes of wait, we got seated. And we were so ready to order 'coz while we were waiting they had this big wall of the pictures of their different Soups. We ordered right away and our Hot pots were: *TAIWANESE SPICY HOT POT SOUP - Veggies, Clams, Tempura, Sliced Beef, Seafood mushrooms, Cuttlefish rings, Fuzhou fish ball, Pork intestines, Pork blood, Bunashimei Mushroom, Fried Tofu Skin, Iced Tofu, Green Onion, and Cilantro. *BEEF HOT POT SOUP - Veggies, Slice Beef, Corn, Seafood Mushroom, Tomato, Firm Tofu, Tempura, Meat ball (Pork), Fish cake, Fried Tofu Skin, Imitation crab stick, green onion, and cilantro. *THAI TOMATO HOT POT SOUP - Veggies, Sliced pork, Cuttle fish ring, Cuttlefish ball, Fish Fillet, Clam, Mussels, Spam, Baby corn, Straw mushroom, Tomato shrimp, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro. Our Hot pot soups came out pretty quick. I was kinda scared of my SPICY TAWAINESE HOT POT SOUP, I was scared that it would hurt my tounge because of the Spiciness in it, coz here there is no option for their Taiwanese soup for Mild Spicy , but wow, I could tolerate the Spice and I liked it! My husband's THAI TOMATO HOT POT SOUP was good, it has a light and sour taste, and we liked it, it was also good with Rice. My Son's order came wrong, he ordered the BEEF HOT POT SOUP with no Spice, but it still had Spiciness. But they replaced it immediately and my Son finished the whole thing, even the Veggies on it. Their Hot pot look small, but once you dig into it, it is actually just the perfect size, we got so Full 'coz there was a lot of meats and seafood in the pot, then there were also noodles inside the hotpots , and we had Rice too. We were very Satisfied with the Hot Pot soup that we got. And I love the service here, they are all nice and they were always smiling when they approached our table. I also like that they are open untill 11 pm , it is very convenient for us whenever we are driving home from any Theme Park. The only thing we didn't like was the Parking it's sooooo hard to find a parking here. read more

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First time trying the boiling point experience and I was impressed :). The flavors and options were pretty straightforward. For those who may not be as familiar might be in for a commitment (like lamb, intestine, pork blood, tomato based stuff, etc) but I think the adventurous know what they sign up for. Individual bowls were cool and made it fun to really enjoy your stuff. The brown rice is so recommended if you usually don't like it- it's hearty and delicious - goes well with soup. At first I didn't like there wasn't a light beer option. But no alcohol is better :). I'm not a dessert person, but I recommend sharing something if you're with a bigger table cause it's a nice topper to the experience. The service was pretty awesome and fast. They are really on the go. read more

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

Best location I've been to just yet-only woe is parking, but it's Pasadena. Tried the tender lamb, asked for rec on the mutton hot soup and got told it was a little more herbal tasting and glad I went with this one instead. Server was very prompt with everything, I came in at 10:15pm by myself and was out by 11pm. Satisfied my cravings. Jin tea is just a really nice perk, $2 off large drink with purchase of hot pot. Ayce Rice meant I got to take a bit home for my leftovers. All in all fantastic, I spent $30 so prices have crept up but that's to be expected. Would come again. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here on a Sunday late close to 9pm and there was no wait. We walked from my place so didn't have to deal with parking but there are structures nearby. The CONS: the lady who first greeted us took us to the tiniest table for 2 in the middle of a bunch of other full tables when there were clearly so much space on the other side of the restaurant with at least 7-8 open larger tables. When I asked if we could be seated at one of those, she was very huffy saying that they were closing that section soon. So I asked to at least sit at the end of this larger table where there was a group of 6 with 4 open seats at the end. When my bf and I tried to sit next to each other she was kind of rude about it saying we'd have to sit across from each other. The whole time we were there, no one got seated in the 2 empty ones next to us and I ended up even using it to put my purse and sweater on. Another annoying thing was when I tried to order something other than rice, they said that it would be an up-charge which is fine if other sides are more expensive but I'd expect to be charged the difference of the price not the charge on top of it. For example I believe rice was $1.70 on its own and I wanted udon which was $2.65, I would have to pay the straight $2.65 and not the difference. Egg and vermicelli were both also $1.70 but I'd have to pay the full $1.70 for it if I wanted to sub it for the rice. Veggies are a pretty pricey as a side as well ($3.25 for an order of bok choy). The PROS: the waiter who took and brought out our order was really nice. I ordered the Japanese miso and my bf ordered the Korean bean paste both mild. It was actually a good portion of food with lots of veggies and decent amount of meat. I wish I could've subbed a few items but given the response I got about subbing the rice they prob would've ended up charging me $35+ for my bowl of soup based on all the substitutions I would've liked. Taste was also great, I loved the miso and my bf said he really liked his as well. Would I come back? MAYBE. I like that it's open later than a good amount of other restaurants here in Pasadena but given the other options for hot pot in the SGV area and the not so stellar service I got here, it's not in my top choices. read more

Boiling Point - Japanese Miso - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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

This is probably my third time stopping by BP but my first time at the Pasadena location. I was worried that there will be a wait on a sat for lunch, but we were seated immediately (with tables to spare)! Ordered a couple apps since they were doing BOGO50%OFF. Both the garlic pork belly and spicy cumin lamb (had a nice kick to it) were great! I ordered my usual lamb pot and my friend tried the korean pot - he said it was probably his favorite yet. Super stuffed after. He also likes the complimentary lemon QQ jelly they give at the end - suppose to aid digestion I think? read more

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I went there for my birthday and the server was so kind!!!!! As it was my birthday they took care of the bill, which alone is amazing. The food is always so good there, I got the mushroom veggie and it was packed with so many different veggies !! I loved it. Thank you so much!! read more

Boiling Point - Mushroom veggie hotpot! - 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.

매번 생각날때마다 오는곳 차로 이동해서 와야하지만 , 생각나는 맛 , 올때마다 정체성을 잘 못느끼겠지만, 커리 굉장히 맛있다 중독성이 강함 오리지날도 무난하게 맛있다 . 양도 딱좋다 . 하지만 돼지 대창 ? 이런거나 못드시는거 있으면 꼭 빼야한다 가끔 냄새가 난다.. 오늘 먹은 것은 야채 보일링 핫팟 조곰 아쉬웠다면 버섯이 더 많이 들어갔으면 한다 . 서비스도 좋다! 추가로 파킹이 쉽지 않다... read more

Boiling Point - Vegi hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

We came at an off- time around 3/ 4:00 on a Sunday. We were in the mood to feast on some Hot Pot! Food:5/5 (Beef Hot Pot with medley of vegetables. If you aren't sure what to order, order the Beef. This is the most known and safest option). Comes served in a portable stove. Service: 5/5 (No complaints. Server was friendly and provided me info when I asked). Ambiance: 5/5 (Nothing to really note other than it was relaxed. And music and noise level was just right). They have several locations called Boiling Point but this particular location is titled at the end, "Concept." The reason why that is, is because this location provides healthier options on the menu and state they use higher quality grade meats. I can't entirely testify that notion because I haven't been to the other Boiling Point locations. However, my sister has and she didn't really notice the difference in terms of the menu/ or the taste. Only, she preferred this location due to the small size, cleanliness, and no wait time. She complained that there was a 2 hour wait at the Arcadia Location during dinner time. read more

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Service was really good and the food was awesome. Happy to find a non AYCE hot pot. I got the soon tofu one and it was sooo good. I also love that they have kids meal options. read more

We came in on Sunday, and usually the service is pretty bad when it's busy. The food is always good but the waitresses always have an attitude on the weekdays. This weekend, Claire was our waitress and she was a sweet heart. We had a spill and she was quick to help us!! She was so nice and also they gave us a small discount for the small accident. The drinks by Jin Tea Shop is also really really good. Thank you Claire for being a great waitress! read more

It was a great day to begin with. Finally had a chance to hike with a good friend in the morning, then we decided to come here as our post workout meal. Been to their locations in Arcadia and San Gabriel, I'm looking forward to having a great experience at this location. ⁣Service is great with friendly waitresses and I like the interior design which is very cozy and welcoming. ⁣ My friend wanted to try something spicy so I recommended him the Signature Taiwanese Spicy pot and I went with my favorite one-- Tender Lamb pot. He said it was too spicy for him but the flavor is on point and rich, he still loves it; the tender lamb is still as good as I expected, flavorful, fresh ingredients. Honestly I don't think the dipping sauces are needed because the flavors are really enough already. ⁣ ⁣ Taiwanese Spicy Cabbage, instant noodle, sliced beef, tempura, enoki mushroom, clam, fuzhou fish ball, cuttlefish ring, pork intestine, fried tofu skin, maitake mushroom , iced tofu, green onion, cilantro and fried taro. ⁣ ⁣ Tender Lamb⁣ Napa, vermicelli, sliced lamb, enoki mushroom, imitation crab stick, fish cake, maitake mushroom , clam, pickled mustard greens, firm tofu, tempura, fried tofu skin, egg, green onion, cilantro and fried taro. Definitely another good dining experience with BP!! Thank you for serving good food and great service read more

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we came here on a cold day (high 60s in LA) and was met with the strongest aroma of spice and garlic! Yummm! my husband and i both ordered the beef, his with extra beef mild and mine with deluxe platter medium. the servers were friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. the portions are pretty big the best part is all the garlic sauces at your table! garlic soy sauce, garlic chili and garlic bean paste! yum, yum and yum. could not get enough, must have dipped before every single bite! of note: no outside drinks, they keep them behind the counter while you eat. seems to be always a wait on weekends and parking is tough. we parked in the structure across the street which was 10$ ekkkk. read more

Have been coming here for years, however, hadn't been here since before the pandemic so I didn't wanna leave a review before trying it again. Came on a Friday at around 3 pm and there was no wait! I asked if the my could accommodate for some of my allergies and they were very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing, my favorites are the beef soup, the spicy beef appetizer and the Taiwanese soup if you're in the mood for something so spicy that you can't speak lol Tip: order a tea from the next door while you're eating, they partner with the tea shop and can bring you the tea while you're eating! read more

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

Horrible service and there was hair in our soup. There were a lot of servers working but it was so hard to find a server to help us. We had to walk up to the counter multiple times to find a server. The server got our tea order wrong. I ordered an unsweetened tea but it came out sweetened. Then when we got our food, there was hair in it. There was no apology. I was very disappointed with the service and lost my appetite after seeing hair in my food. read more

TIP = You can order hot and cold boba tea from them at the table too! I love it! Came on a rainy day, the line was very long. But the service was great, I feel bad asking the waiter to being this and that that we needed for our table because it was a cold rainy day and super busy day and the waiter seemed a bit exhausted. But he was very kind about it whenever we needed extra sauce, extra soup, meat, bag, to-go box, etc. 5 stars in their brown rice! very soft and sticky. Even if I'm not a fan of brown rice, I was able to almost finish the whole bowl. I ordered extra sliced beef for my beef soup, somehow I feel that the meat was less than other normal BP. But the extra plate of meat was a lot that I had to share with my friend. lol I thought to myself "you want more meat there's extra meat! Now finish it!" lol read more

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The store was clean and a little bit noisy. The staffs were very nice. The food tasted amazing, but a little bit spicy. Beside, the time to wait for a table kinda long. You guys should go early and expect to wait around 15 minutes. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love Boiling Point, but I will not be coming back toBoiling Point Concept. I want to start off by saying the staff were on top of things and there was no wait. What I didn't like was the price since a normal hotpot here is almost $5 more than at a regular store. The only difference major between a regular Boiling Point and Boiling Point Concept is that they sell boba from the boba shop next door and they have brown rice instead of vermicelli noodles. Would suggest going to a regular Boiling Point location! read more

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

Usually I do not read other comments for 2 reasons 1. We all have different palets... what taste plain to me, May be the most flavorful food for you 2. Some people give bad reviews for the dumbest things... SO what I mostly kept reading is the rise in price for the bowl of soup and the NO substitution rule this place has.. lol..!!... we live in California, enough said, prices going up month to month in my opinion In my opinion place is pretty damn good... Good amount of flavorful food in a bowl and for those who love the broth, you may ask for more broth if needed... Reason why I gave this spot a 4 star review is due to the NO substitution option... My go to is the seafood and tofu soup, not a bug fan of tofu, I've asked to substitute and it's a NO... if you want something is extra... Staff has always been great Once you check in, you wait outside, it's a small place, can get busy during the winter/cold weather so i understand that one must wait outside... some people don't like this BUT do you want someone looking at you eat while they waiting for a table?! I really dont.... Been here many times, will continue to eat here... If you go... Enjoy!... read more

Food was good because I love hot pot. The customer service was lowkey a huge miss. The girl working had an attitude maybe because she had a bad shift/long day. But looking at the other reviews it might just be her personality. The only staff that was nice to us was the guy working at that time. He was so sweet and definitely made us more comfortable at the restaurant. The one star goes out to you sir, thank you for being a nice person that doesn't project his anger towards customers. Otherwise it would be 0 stars. read more

This is probably the 4th time I've visited and the customer service doesn't disappoint! I'm a boiling point lover so I love the food of course. I will say I haven't had to wait AT ALL versus the other locations, I'd wait anywhere from 20-45 mins depending on the time of day. I've been to this location during the lunch hour on a weekend, weekday/weekend nights and still no wait times. As for my most recent experience, I accidentally left my keys on the table. My boyfriend and I were probably close to the end of the block, and I hear behind us, "excuse me! you left your keys!" One of their workers chased after us. He could've left it at the restaurant and waited for me to call or come back to retrieve it, but no! He went out of this way to run it back to us! Shout out to the tall, curly haired dude who was working on Wednesday night (5/29)! I didn't get your name but, THANK YOU!!! I was having an already bad day and this made my night. We'll def be back!!! read more

This was one of the many locations of boiling point. Service - the reason why this place was not 5 stars was because of the handful of female servers here who need to lose the attitude. The young Asian lady who took our order did not approach us in a friendly way, but rather a demanding tone. We did have to ask about 2 questions because it was our first time there and my friend was vegan. We saw an eye roll and tone changed from demanding to annoyed, despite how bubbly and friendly we asked. When we flagged down a different server who was a Black lady standing by the registers, she came to the table without saying a word. There was an awkward silence until one of my other friends asked for water. She just walked away - no reply and no comment. She did bring the waters though, again with no reply or no comment. You work as a server, this is not high school, learn some hospitality. Food - surprisingly really good! I am a hot pot fanatic and this is probably one of the tastiest and reasonably priced selections! I got the angus beef with an extra order of beef belly. Even without the extra meat order, I felt like the regular portion would've been the perfect filling. The broth was full of flavor and warmth, especially during a cold rainy day. I enjoyed the balance between the meat, veggies, mushrooms, noodles, fish cake, tofu, etc included into the hot pot. I feel like this would be a great first experience for those who have never tried hot pot and don't really know what ingredients compliment the meat and broth. Ambiance - modern and small, but comfortable enough. I loved the throwback r&b playlist. 2 restrooms available and mostly street parking, but as you know, Pasadena is filled with overpriced parking structures at every corner! read more