Friend dragged me here for Individual Hot Pot--rich broth, super cozy vibe, genuinely the best service, super attentive but chill :)

I will make the drive out to this location or Arcadia because service is always fast + efficient, and establishment feels clean compared to MPK location. Each visit, service has always been consistent and they make the effort to check up frequently. Over the years, BP has become one of my frequent spots whenever I am craving hot pot. For all my budget baddies, make sure you take advantage of the free hot pot + drink on the day of your birthday ;) (no membership required, just ID) read more

From my experience, Arcadia is the superior BP location. It makes me sad to see that as it seems like individual hot pot places are slowly disappearing. Today, I took my in laws to eat BP for the first time since they're visiting from abroad. First off, they took our order outside but didn't give us the online QR code to scan for the menu. They have a simple printed menu outside, but it doesn't explain any of the customizations, upgrades, or deals. I remembered there was an oolong milk tea BOGO. I asked Amy if there were any deals available today, she said no. I told her it was my in laws first time there so they didn't know what to order and asked if she could explain the upgrades, but she didn't. I wish I just asked her if we could wait and order inside so I could look at the real menu myself. Once my in laws picked what they wanted, they didn't have what they wanted. They chose their back ups and those were unavailable too. So four out of 12 options were unavailable. What??? Once we got inside, I could tell they don't have enough staff. Our waitress, Rue, was very helpful but extremely busy. Now on to food quality. I ordered the house special pot and all my meat was stuck together as one ball. I could not separate the slices at all so I just bit them as a clump. The food is still yummy but I think the Arcadia location is superior in terms of food quality and service. I won't be coming back here. Not to mention, parking at Arcadia is much easier. read more

My family (two seniors, two adults, and one child with special needs) came to Boiling Point San Gabriel to celebrate my wife's birthday because we really love the soup here. We arrived around 1:00 PM, and there were empty tables available. We checked in using the tablet as instructed, and a staff member asked us to wait outside. After a while, a male employee called our name, but the available table only seated four people. We politely explained that we were happy to use an extra chair, but our request was denied, and we were told to continue waiting. While we waited, we saw many other customers come in and get seated quickly. Our son, who has special needs, became increasingly restless and upset after waiting for more than 30 minutes. We also noticed empty tables that remained unoccupied, yet no one called our name. After driving for over an hour specifically to celebrate my wife's birthday at this location, we were very disappointed and ultimately decided to leave and celebrate somewhere else. The entire family was looking forward to eating here, so this experience was especially upsetting. We truly enjoy the food and the flavor of the soup, which is why we chose this restaurant for such a special occasion. We sincerely hope management will improve the seating system and staff coordination so future customers receive fairer and more efficient service. Better organization would help maintain the high standard that customers expect from Boiling Point. read more

This has always been my favorite hot pot place. Came for lunch, even with the heat. This place always hits the spot. The service was really good. I always get the beef and it never disappoints. Plus you get free green tea for lunch. If you don't have this place in your hot pot rotation, then you are missing out. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Im a little sad to see such changes to boiling point over the years. Its always been my go to spot but the menu changes, the sauce changes, its definitely not as great as before. I got the korean bean paste and its changed recipe pretty much entirely. The veggies, the seafood inside, the amount of everything is definitely different. I do think the flavor is still there, the meat is still great with the dipping sauces. Service is great and inside is always pretty clean. read more

Boiling Point - Spicy Tangy Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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First time at this location, and it was pretty good. We came right when it opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday and were the first customers. It looks like if you arrive before 12 p.m., there's no wait. After that, people start lining up. The food was on par with other Boiling Point locations. Service was fast, and everything tasted good. Overall, a solid spot. Note: Check Boiling Point's Instagram, they often post influencer codes in their posts for a free side dish. I was able to get a free cumin lamb, which is about $7. Parking: They have a medium-sized lot. read more

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I went here on Saturday and the wait was over an hour which was not surprising because it was cold and sprinkling that day. Usually when the weather is cooler and rains, the wait is usually longer. Once I got seated, I ordered the Mild Beef hot pot and honey green milk tea. My honey green milk tea was very sweet so note to self, next time, ask for less sweet. My mild beef hot pot was really flavorful and the portion was more than enough. Sadly, they didn't give us the chia tea jelly at the end. Service could be better but the workers were really busy trying to clean the tables so the next group can come in. read more

Boiling Point - Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I haven't been to boiling point in years! I decided to come visit this location to redeem a free meal and drink for my birthday. I got the Japanese miso and a winter melon drink. The drink and the miso was super good! We also order the beef one with a side of braised pork rice and 2 extra sides of ramen noodles. Staff was quick to refill out drinks or help us put out the flames. read more

Crashed this spot on San Gabriel with a friend after craving something warm and funky, and wow, that House Special Hot Soup: Our iconic must-try hot soup featuring rich, aromatic stinky tofu and layers of savory flavor in every bite. lived up to the hype. The Rich Broth is the star here--super deep, savory, a little funky from the stinky tofu in the best way, like comfort food with attitude. Tofu was soft, soaked up all that flavor, every scoop was like, yep, this hits. Staff was chill but attentive, quick to help, no weird rush vibe, just let us enjoy our pots and hang out. If you're into bold flavors and want something that actually tastes like someone cared making it, this is the move. read more

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

One of my favorite hot pot places in the SGV! I like going to this location because the wait time isn't too long compared to other locations and it has a parking lot or plenty of street parking. We order the Taiwanese spicy and 2 beef hot pots and everything tastes good as always! They are always so consistent with their flavors. If you come in on your birthday and show your ID, you'll get a free hot pot!! (Has to be the day of your birthday!) the ambience was nice and they had the AC on so it was perfect while eating. read more

Boiling Point - #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup and #4 Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I come to Boiling Point at least 2-3 times a week, so this has definitely become one of my go-to spots! I absolutely love their individual hot pots, and I always enjoy having one with their green tea. The food is consistently good, and the service is always friendly and attentive. Everyone here makes you feel welcome, which is a big reason I keep coming back so often. Definitely one of my favorite places. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Boiling point just isn't the same anymore. At first they increased the price, but they also gave more meat but now its expensive and back to normal meat portions. The spicy fermented tofu wasnt as good as it was before. It was just spicy tofu. Nothing stinky about it. Their sauce container got better but the spoon is still small so you have to scoop alot to fill the sauce dish, But they have shrunk that as well and i live soy garlic and bean paste for dipping. Its been a few years since they made their mild as spicy as their medium back then. Now its not too bad. I usually get no spice but i was able to handle the mild this tine. At least they still give free tea for lunch. The thing they gave at the end also isnt as good as before. Parking in small but there is street parking so you might have a bit of a walk to get here. read more

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We were all craving hot pot for lunch one day so we decided to try Boiling Point with my SIL. Portions are large here but the food itself is underwhelming, the broth is too spicy, the staff are pretty inattentive, and the prices are high so I'm not sure we'd come again. Drinks are good though. For our lunches we all got the Beef soup at the mild spice level. The portions are generous and each soup comes with tons of add ins like tomato, corn, mushroom, tofu and tofu skins, meat ball, fish cake, imitation crab, and a few little veggie options. The tofu and veggies were decent. And while the portion of beef provided was impressive, much of it was extremely chewy and fibrous so wasn't very enjoyable.  The mild spice level was still very spicy - so much so that it masks any potential flavor in the broth. And the water refills were infrequent so that made it worse lol. They were extremely busy so it's understandable - but maybe they should consider water pitchers at each table or a central water station that's self-serve.  Each person gets their own burner stove at the table - but there's not a way to adjust the temperature and the soup is just constantly boiling heavily and overcooking everything so I really didn't like that.  For our drinks, my SIL got a green tea (iced) that comes with the lunch and said she really enjoyed it. Hubby and I shared a brown sugar ginger tea (hot) and it had a nice flavor overall - very ginger-forward - hubby loved it but it was too sweet for my liking. The drinks were definitely the win of our experience lol. Staff were friendly when available but definitely seemed overwhelmed. The vibes are minimalist and cafeteria-like. And the tables are packed tight so it gets very noisy and feels overcrowded. They have a small parking lot to the side and there's also street parking in the area. read more

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We ordered the Bak Kut Teh Hot Pot, House Special Hot Pot, and a Rose Milky Hot Pot. The Bak Kut Teh Hot Pot was flavorful and comforting, with a rich herbal broth that tasted authentic and packed with ingredients. The House Special Hot Pot was also excellent, loaded with a meats, stinky tofu, and vegetables that made every bite satisfying. The Rose Milky Hot Pot was unique and delicious, creamy broth with meat and shrimps. Hot pots came out piping hot and stayed hot throughout the meal. Service was friendly, and the food arrived quickly despite the restaurant being busy. Price is a bit on the high side around $20+ each pot. Boiling Point continues to be a reliable spot when craving Taiwanese-style individual hot pots. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu! read more

Boiling Point is probably the best hot pot spot in SGV. There's almost always a line whenever we go, but it's still worth it every time. The broth is flavorful, the portions are satisfying, and everything comes out quickly. The service is consistently good, and the staff are efficient even when it's busy. That's not easy to maintain. Definitely one of my go-to hot pot places . read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I love boiling point! It's been a favorite for many years and this new(er) location has been consistent in taste and quality. I always get the beef pot, spicy! Service here is always quick and prompt as well. Would recommend for a nice comfort meal :) read more

One of my favorite places to get hot pot! I basically only come here during lunch time (for that free drink). Looks like there isn't a lot of food until you start eating it. Also the jelly they give you at the end is one of the best parts ! It is super tasty and refreshing! Portions are but the service is meh. Seems like all locations have poor service. You constantly have to ask for things like water refills, napkins, and more soup. Overall food is good, service is lacking. read more

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

Legit Individual Hot Pot spot, rich beef hot soup, super fresh ingredients, multiple options, all made-to-order!

10/12/25 Came around 7:30 PM on a Sunday and it was pretty crowded. We waited around 30 minutes to be seated. Food came out quick though. Standard boiling point taste. I got non spicy beef. They did run out or did not have the mutton though, which I was disappointed about. They also ran out of rice so we had to get noodles. They let you get extra cilantro + scallion herbs to sprinkle on your soup, but they ran out after giving two portions for the 6 of us to share. Service was pretty good despite how busy they were. They accommodated our requests for the promotion on how to charge the gift cards. The promo was get one free hot pot when you buy a $50 GC (that doesn't expire). A lid was missing from the sauces, which made me a feel a little uneasy about the cleanliness so one star off for that. The parking fills up quick but there is street parking. read more

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Came here with a friend for lunch yesterday. This was our first-time trying this eatery chain. We got the mild beef soup (5/5) and the non-spicy Japanese Miso soup (5/5). Both were delicious. Parking in their small parking lot was easy since we arrived early (around 11:10 AM) and noticed that there's convenient street parking as well if you come early. This location does get busy during normal lunchtime. Would definitely return to try a different soup next time (when the weather is even colder). read more

Boiling Point - Japanese Miso Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I came here for my birthday because I heard Boiling Point gives a free hot pot + drink if it's your birthday with no purchase necessary. Obviously, I was very enticed by their free birthday deal, so I went along with my mother. Both of us ordered the Lamb hot pot, non-spicy. As for my free birthday drink, I got the Cha Jelly Milk Tea. However, we came during lunch hours, and you can get a free wintermelon tea or green tea! So my mom got the wintermelon tea. Our orders came pretty quickly, and I would say everything was pretty good! Our hot pots were tasty as everything was seasoned well! Although, surprisingly, I thought the meat tasted kinda bland, so I had to dip it in sauce. I really enjoyed my milk tea too, it was perfectly sweet and milky, had a strong tea flavor, and the jelly toppings were nice! I tried my mom's wintermelon tea, and that was good too, although a bit too sweet at first, but once the ice melted, it became perfect! Overall, I had a great birthday lunch here! To be honest, I wouldn't come here if it wasn't my birthday because I think the prices are a bit expensive for the portion of food you get. However, definitely recommend coming here for your birthday lol. read more

My favorite lunch choice with coworkers :) Big portions, super satisfying. Love their beef hotpot - that Beef Hot Soup is crazy flavorful, spicy but cozy, perfect with a bowl of rice! read more

This is my second time coming here and although I love the food at boiling point, I would avoid this location as they have shady business practices. Both times I ordered here the amount shown on the tip screen was different from what they charged me. The tip percentage that they display also does line up with the actual amount it should be. Please take a good at your receipt before you leave or manually put in your tip amount. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Came on Friday with a group for dinner. No parking in the lot already and had to circle around on the side street. We didn't have a big group but still took a while before we were seated. Many groups sent a person to put their name down first and then the rest trickle in. Everyone kept asking about the wait and the waiters barely gave updates. A bit frustrating with the parking and the time it takes to get a table on a Friday night. The link to put down on the waiting list was not working and it became a paper list. I wonder if people would have the link and can put on the waitlist online. Finally got sat down and the waiter needed to be waived down to order and get refills of soup and water. We wanted a side dish and the only pork that is not spicy is the garlic one. Food was good portion and tasted good. They did not have the rose milk pot. read more

Boiling Point - Hot pots and a side of garlic pork - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

HUGE quantity of food. If you go at lunchtime you get the same amount of food for the same price, but you can get an additional free winter-melon or ice sweetened green tea. The meat at boiling point is very lean and not oily. The lamb was a bit too dry, the beef tasted better. I usually get the house special #1 or the lamb, both are good. The curry soup was surprisingly good too. Come with ALOT of ingredients and unlimited soup refills. The crispy dried beef flakes is not good. I've gotten it twice and both times reminded myself not to order it again next time haha guess I forgot. The stinky tofu was not good here. The portion was so tiny. This location is really small, about 1/4 the size of the Irvine location. HAPPY SOUPING! read more

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On a hot day, blasting the A/C and enjoying a personal hot pot. Great service! The staff checked on me several times to see if I wanted a soup refill. Overall, I'm happy with the experience. read more

Boiling Point - Receipt with trial desert - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Solid spot for Individual Hot Pot / Personal Hot Pot and honestly, just Good Food and Good Service all around. Came with a friend after work, we both grabbed our own little hot pot setups and it was perfect--no sharing drama, just customize-your-own bowl happiness :) Broth was flavorful, ingredients tasted fresh, and they kept checking on us without hovering, which I really appreciate. Vibe is chill, staff feels genuinely friendly, not fake-nice. Easy place to relax, eat well, and actually feel taken care of. Would totally come back when I'm craving a solo hot pot session. read more

This place deserves more love! - Service: they are quick and helpful, they know how to organize big groups on waitlist which I appreciate. - Food: The food is yummy as always! Though price has increased but they gave us more meat than before, one thing is it's hotpot but they only give out extra soup for dine in only, for togo would be extra charge as well as the sauce. Beef will be my to-go flavor! - Ambiance: They changed location so not as many tables as before but the wait isnt that long on weekday, but for weekend, it'd be least 20'mins wait. Note: if the owner ever read this, I do hope to have waitlist online so it cut the time of waiting also be generous with sauce and soup for to go read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Taiwanese Individual Hot Pot are great!! Super cozy dining vibe, big portions, crazy fresh ingredients. The Beef Hot Soup has this rich broth, spicy but not numbing, perfect with rice :) read more

Boiling Point - Beef hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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What We Ordered: -#4 Beef Hot Pot $22.73 We were driving down San Gabriel Blvd and stumbled upon another Boiling Point! We didn't know this location existed, but apparently, it's been around for a few years. This location is a bit smaller than the others, but larger than the MPK one. They have their own parking lot with ample parking, even during the week. I wasn't in the mood for Boiling Point, but my wife ordered her usual, the #4 Beef, which is always consistently good. They have some tasty sauces here, and one is a bit spicy. They were running a promotion, and we received a free green tea, which was a nice touch. The service is much better here than at the MPK location. We would definitely return! read more

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Came for Chinese New Year dinner. There was a promotion online of free rice upgrade to the tomato beef for the month of February so that was nice of the chain. But this location lacks attention to detail. The staff seemed completely overwhelmed on a weekday night for dinner. Service was really kurt and seemed focused on getting people in and out. I asked for a soup top off early on and was promptly forgotten about. I waited and waited and by the time I waved down another attendant my fire was literally out. read more

IDK if I should be reviewing chain restaurants like this but yeah its a 3/5. Id come back here just to eat boiling point bc I feel like everyone knows what boiling points tastes like atp. Parking is great. If its not packed, there is a lot right next to the restaurant. FOOD: House Special Hot Soup - $19.73 (3.5/5) This jsut got everything in it, meat wise, it got sliced pork, fish cake, meatballs, clams, quail eggs, etc. The meat was a bit overcooked (but it is served under an open fire, so you can extinguish it whenever. Come during lunch time for a cheaper meal and you also get a BOGO orange green tea! Anyway, this spot is the same everywhere and you cant really expect too much. If you are gonna be spending 20$ though, you are better off going somewhere else for tastier food. Service was great though! Not too long of a wait. Its a cool concept with the open flame under the pot. read more

Boiling Point - House Special Hot Soup - $19.73 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

BEEF SOUP, the BEST... I've been coming here for 3 years. I'm a regular here. Great service, good food and FRIENDLY staff read more

Decided to spend my birthday at boiling point because of the free meal and drink you get. They have a small parking lot and a lot of street parking around. To redeem a free birthday meal you just show them your ID card and it has to be on your exact date. I got the lamb and for my drink I got the amber oolong. It was my first time trying both and they were both great. The lamb was really filling and I had to take half home with me! At the end of the meal they give you this shit of like chia seeds. It also tastes lemony. It was a nice palette cleanser. read more

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Beef Hot Soup: One of our best-selling hot soups, packed with bold spicy flavor and perfect with a bowl of rice. Totally hits like comfort food, spicy but addictive, great shared family-style :) read more

Food is always consistent and service has been really attentive. They were really quick with attending to our needs and refilled our water constantly. Food came out fast and taste great like always! read more

Boiling Point - Miso - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Ordered beef mild for pickup on a rainy day. This location didn't skip out on the meat portions. Came for a lunch special with a free winter melon tea with purchase of an entree. I've been to a bunch of boiling points and the beef milds were way too spicy for it to be a mild but this location got it right and had proper packaging of sauces on the side as well read more

Boiling Point - Beef mild - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

BP is always an easy go to for comfort and healthy food! Currently, there's a social media promo (6/26 to 7/27/2025) to get free appetizer (any) plus a free drink (any) with a purchase of a hotpot. (You can just show the social posts to redeem on insta @boilingpointgroup ). I finally decided to try the new rose milk hotpot flavor ($19.98 dinner). It reminds me of the seafood hotpot since it had shrimp, fish, and and reg tofu. It also comes with pork and Udon, with cabbage being the main veggies inside, with interesting but delicious additions of green beans, reminiscent of SEA cooking them in coconut milk. Ingredients aside, the broth flavor has a light, seafood flavor, and creaminess from the milk. The rose part mostly just adds fragrance and doesn't mess with the taste. The overall taste is savory, not sweet and savory. Nothing too avant garde nor too mind blowing either; still prefer some of the other soup flavors more. Spicy Cumin Lamb ($7.01/"free") was delicious. It is basically a side of cooked la b garnied in cumin and sauce. I liked it! But I wonder if it is about the same amount of meat one could get by ordering extra meat add on instead. read more

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I ordered the beef hot pot mild spicy and it tastes exactly the same as I remember. The broth is rich and the ingredients inside are well balanced. I would recommend mild spicy for most people, because the medium spice level is a little too much for me to enjoy. The price has gone up a bit, but they now advertise double meat, which helps justify it. They also offer a free green tea or winter melon tea during lunch, so it's worth coming before 3pm. The staff is friendly and they offer free broth refills, which I really appreciate since I'm a big fan of hot soup. Portions are just right for one person. Parking is very limited, so keep that in mind when you visit. read more

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