Came here with a friend for dinner on a Tuesday evening for dinner. I put my name down on the waitlist and was seated within a few minutes. I asked for recommendations from the server. I ended up ordering the Thai hot pot and my friend ordered the curry milk. We both got mild spice- which was plenty for me! I also ordered the green tea with grapefruit and my friend got the wintergreen tea- we both asked for less ice and I got less sweetness. We enjoyed our food- it came out quickly once we ordered. The restaurant was bustling - but tables were turning over quickly. There was a busy hum. We enjoyed our food and the staff were busy, but kind and helpful read more

Boiling Point - #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I guess Boiling Point was just one of those places that had it's time in history and was just neglected. The people that work at this Boiling Point, although not as bad as the other locations, just don't care. Don't care really to take your order, bring you water, or take your money. I remember when Boiling Point was such an awesome and unique experience. It still is, but it's become much pricier and the staff just aren't hospitable and don't give a sh*t. Boiling point is more of a fast casual place and don't expect any more than that. Food is fine. But they tone the spicy down much more than before. I remember before when they started, medium spicy had a kick. Now, medium spicy doesn't even tingle anymore. Lame. read more

This boiling point location needs to be retrained.  We arrived at 7:45 pm on a Sunday and parked within the lot.  We placed our names on the list and noticed several open tables that were not occupied.  To pass the time, we went to the nearby 99 Ranch to shop.  We finished shopping, placed our items in our cars, and returned to the restaurant, where we saw very little movement in the line.  Tables were STILL unoccupied while the staff was waiting around.  Time inched by as we watched tables pay the bill, leave, and remain unoccupied.  Most restaurants would fill large tables as they appeared; however, their philosophy was to seat parties of 2 on a 4-top table or parties of 4 on two 2-top tables, and work their way down the list (not taking efficiency into account at all).  By this time, my hunger had subsided, and I was just astounded by how the workers worked at this location.  I saw a worker spray cleaning solution on a table that just sat down WHILE they were seated (I can't say I would leave a very big tip if somebody sprayed me with disinfecting cleaner... and shouldn't this have been done before they sat down??). When we finally got seated (at around 9:00 pm), we placed our orders, and our food began to trickle out.  When our hotpots came out, we were not given utensils or sauce bowls, and one of the sauces was basically empty.  I had to call multiple servers before utensils, sauce bowls, and a sauce refill were delivered to our table. read more

Great rapid service, food was yummy, good beats but this place has to upgrade the restroom asap!!!! Bathroom was leaking so floor was very slippery garbage can was dirty and stained all around and there was no soap. It seems that's not their priority to maintain a bathroom but it speaks a lot about their establishment. I hope they can fix that soon so it can become a 5 star in my opinion. read more

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No wait for Monday dinner. Service was good and food came out quickly! Music was a little bit louder though but it's okay. Ingredients were fresh and soup was tasty. You get complimentary little cups of chia yuzu drink when you pay. read more

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Let me start off by saying that the food was plentiful for the price and we went for my friend's birthday so it was worth it. The amount of food u get is definitely filling and when they let you pick hot. It is definitely spicy. The beef is my go to because the broth just warms me up and has the savoriness that i am looking for. read more

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My family and I went during a dinner rush and they had a tablet for waitlists and to check in. The wait wasn't too long and we were seated quickly. I have not been to a boiling point in probably 10 years and it has changed significantly to my knowledge. They've really improved the quality and taste of their soup. (I went to the Fremont one). It was so tasty and I just love their broth and all the additions you can get. As a soup lover, this place hits the spot. read more

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I usually go to Tasty Pot, but this time I wanted to try something new and decided on Boiling Point instead. The prices between the two are very similar, though Boiling Point runs just slightly higher. That said, the portion size at Boiling Point is noticeably larger, so you do get more for what you pay. I ordered the Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup with the default spice level (Flaming). The broth was definitely spicy, but it had a lot more depth and flavor than I expected. It leaned a little on the sweeter side, which balanced the heat nicely. Compared to Tasty Pot, which I find to be spicier overall, Boiling Point's broth feels more layered and flavorful. Tasty Pot brings strong heat, but sometimes it's just spicy without as much complexity behind it. It's honestly hard to pick a clear winner purely from a flavor standpoint, but I do think I slightly prefer Boiling Point overall. As for the complimentary drinks, the green tea tasted a bit watered down, while the wintermelon tea was quite sweet. My hot pot was a generous portion that I ended up having it for both dinner and leftovers later. Overall, Boiling Point left a strong impression, and I'd definitely consider going back when I'm craving a hearty, flavorful spicy hot pot. Note: parking in this plaza is very crazy~ read more

Boiling Point - #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup (the spicy paste is hidden under the protein) - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Boiling Point, taste so fucking good, always look forward to enjoying it, had it yesterday but having it again today since it's th 15th for double membership points. Placed phone order and during pick up it was busy as usual, but straight to register for pick up. Miss "Phuong" rang me up and I asked to give her my phone number to take advance of double point and she's asks "why? What for?". I explained to add to my membership and she asked "do you already have an account or need a new one?". I said yes and she seemed annoyed. I paid and she says "next time tell me before hand". Okay miss Phuong, I know yall busy but what's with the attitude, woosah, don't be a b, and take a chill pill read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Been here twice and I have to say it's been consistent every time. The portion is great and speedy service. Totally worth it. I came during lunch time and got the hot pot with a free drink (choice of green tea or black tea). I think next time I'll try the black tea. Note that the teas are not sweeten. Although I would have liked it on the sweeter side. I ordered the spicy tangy beef appetizer and it was very well sauced and mixed. I got the beef hot pot with mild spice level & vermicelli noodles. Broth was great. Good amount of toppings. This definitely satisfied my cravings after a post-concert day. If you follow their IG, there are influencers promoting deals for if you complete a survey card after your meal & use a discount code, you will get an appetizer for FREE. Yesss love saving money any way I can! I will be back for sure! Yumm. read more

Boiling Point - Beef hot soup // Spicy Tangy Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came to visit this place on a cold night. The last few times I've been here, I really enjoyed it. Miso seafood (3/5): I liked the toppings in this pot, but a lot of the toppings were under cooked. The fish was actually full on raw when we received it. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Me Taiwanese. Me like hotpot. This place good. The end. No but in all seriousness this location is in our rotation of restaurants that we frequent. Service is great, food comes out fast, and most importantly the food is always amazing and consistent! The #4 beef is my usual order, you really can't go wrong with it. Perfect for a cold and rainy day. Oh and they also changed those godawful sauce containers so now my dining experience is even more pleasant. read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time going to the NorCal location! After a long day, we were craving some soup and ended up driving to boiling point! We are incredibly grateful for the staff who were all working quickly and efficiently, especially since it was an hour before closing time and there were still a lot of people waiting for a table. The food was delicious, as expected! We also ordered a black tea. The sugar syrup were all on the bottom of the cup Overall, we appreciated the staff and the food was great! read more

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

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Came to Boiling Point to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and we had such a great experience! I got the beef hot pot and he got the lamb pot -- both were delicious, super flavorful, and came out piping hot. The portions were generous and perfect for a cozy meal. The staff were really kind and even honored his birthday by giving his pot for free, along with a free drink -- we picked the passion fruit green tea with aloe vera, which was so refreshing and perfectly sweet. Such a nice gesture that made the night extra special. Overall, everything was great -- from the food to the service. Warm, hearty, and just what you'd want from a hot pot spot. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Soup and #5 Lamb Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here a few times but never remember to leave a review lol Food is good here. I love their pot options. The fire lasted longer than other hot pot places. Service was fast. Order came out pretty quick. You can ask for more soup to avoid burning the ingredients. It's a casual lunch place. Good for hanging out with friends. Plenty of boba places nearby too. Ample of parking outside. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this place! My favorite is the Korean bean paste soup, this is my go to every time I come here especially with the spinach wok noodles. Service is always quick as soon as you walk in the door someone is already attending you. The place is a bit small but, it's worth it for the amazing hot pots. This time around I took it to go and it's just as great, but obviously you get a better experience eating it at the restaurant. read more

Boiling Point - #3 Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I was definitely craving some hotpot and was near boiling point. I had to come here since I hadn't tried it before. It was alright, not my favorite. I like that there is a lot of meat. I ordered beef hotpot. It was very tasty and flavorful. Sadly, the service was the downfall. One of the scoops I got was dirty. They did change it, but they didn't check on us. There were a lot of employees, yet they weren't doing much. They seated us near people (which is not really a problem), but one side of the restaurant was empty. We were wondering why we couldn't sit there. Later, they let people sit at those tables. Note: I went when it was cash only, so definitely bring some cash just in case. The food is delicious, but I wish there were a way to control the flame. It was windy, and I was seated near the door. My pot came slowly overflowing, and the soup sometimes burned me. Tho the flame does die down on its own. read more

Boiling Point has been one of my favorite hot spot restaurants for as long as I can remember. I always get the Beef pot, and bonus points if you come during lunch for a complimentary drink. I recently tried the Umami Beef Udon and it was great too! Can be sweet for some people, but I enjoyed the flavor. As for the location, the plaza is full with other restaurants so despite the large parking lot, you may have trouble finding a spot. There's usually a line, and you'll have to sign up for waitlist via kiosk at the front. I will note the restrooms for this location are not always the cleanest. Service is good though. read more

Boiling Point - Umami Beef Udon - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here at 5:30 on Labor Day and was seated really quick, which happened to be a good time because around 5:45 business started to pick up. The menu is available by scanning the QR code, and I stuck with my old reliable beef soup, medium spice. Despite it being super hot, boiling point always seems to hit the spot. Veggies were super fresh and the beef portion was really generous. My only complaint would be my corn piece was microscopic, but other than that, everything was really delicious! This is a great spot to do a solo dinner like I did or catch up with friends read more

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

My all time favorite place for Taiwanese hot pot! Super consistent no matter the location and I usually always finish my bowl no matter how full I am because it's THAT good. I usually get house special flaming spicy, and the other order was beef flaming spicy. Since it was lunch time, we also got our choice between green and wintermelon tea. (Wintermelon has my heart). Since I wasn't starving, I opted for the vermicelli as the carb rather than the rice. Special mention to the sauces!! It is not a BP meal without the sauce. I love a mixture of the chili oil and bean paste to dip the meat and veggies in for the perfect bite. It was clean inside and servers were attentive (there were only about 4 other parties at the time). The only complaint is that it gets quite cold when someone opens the door, as we were at a table right next to the entrance. Prices have gone up kind of significantly in the past couple of years; a bowl can cost you up to $25. But still worth it because I love them. Shares a parking lot with ranch 99, gen, and other popular places, so parking can be difficult during peak hours! read more

Boiling Point - #1 House Special Hot Soup #4 Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Very solid spot with fast service. On busy days, you may need to flag someone down to have the flame cut, but aside from that, the experience is great. The food is delicious, with generous portions of meat in the meat-based dishes. This place is also great for large groups if you arrive early, as they don't take reservations read more

I was never a fan of boiling point. I've tried it twice before and was never crazy about it. But I decided to give it one last chance because my boyfriend wanted it for dinner. We came on a Tuesday around 7 PM and were able to be seated right away. Parking was easy to find at this time. There are QR codes at each table that you can scan to view their menu. I got the Milk Cream Curry ($22) and he got the House Special ($22). We also got a Spicy Cumin Lamb appetizer ($7.50). Despite my bad experiences before, I really enjoyed the Milk Cream Curry combo. The flavor was good and the mild spice level was spicy enough but not excessively spicy. The Spicy Cumin Lamb was also really good and the flavor resembled that of Chinese style skewers. I was not a fan of my boyfriend's House special but if you like the same flavors of stinky fermented tofu, you'll probably enjoy it. The portion was perfect because we finished everything and left feeling satisfied. read more

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My craving for hot pot is very satisfied every time I come here! It's one of my favorite places to go. I usually get the taiwanese spicy or the milk curry pots. They're both super good in their own way. The milk curry has a creamier flavor that gives a break from the spice. But as a spice lover I do choose the taiwanese spicy. The portion size is great and ingredients taste fresh. The sauces on the table are everything too!! I wish I could take some home. They're just super flavorful and addicting to eat with all the meat and veggies. The pots always come out super quick and wait time is never more than like 10 minutes. It's a spacious dining area inside with comfortable seating and booths. Overall I'd definitely come back here again soon! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Been to this location a few times and I will say that they are stepping it up with more consistency now! I got their beef soup which had plenty of toppings and the broth was yummy. Not watered down whatsoever and of course their free tea during lunch is great too! So glad that this BP is improving and can't wait to eat more soup here! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Soups are solid here; this time I ordered the House Special, and it was good. I was actually looking forward to some Thai Tom Yum soup, but it looks like they discontinued it. Service was a little difficult to get there attention but otherwise it was fine. The ambiance is a chain restaurant, so they all pretty much look the same. read more

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Have always loved boiling point and they continue to deliver consistently on food and service. I have to admit, they give double the meat now than when they started years ago. If you come for lunch, they give you free iced tea. Favorites are beef and cream curry. The lines can get long during rush hour so plan accordingly. This place is quite small so they get pretty packed. read more

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I came in during lunch time for my friends bday since they have a deal where if it's your bday you get a free pot & drink! It was a pretty big location with plenty of tables and good musics playing in background that's not too loud to overtake your conversations. The service was surprisingly good, we were checked on a couple times & each employee was really nice. I got a beef, mild with rice which is my go to & the soup was cooked to perfection w/ big portion of meat! I like how they have a green or black tea during lunch time. read more

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

I just want to thank the team here who accommodated my group of 9 of us this past Tuesday evening. I do want to apologize for us arriving quite late, but your staff were just great. You were all so patient and kind. They were fast, efficient and quick thinking. I want to shout out An I believe his name was, for being so patient. At this time there is a promo of a buy one get one taro drink, and boyyy those were bomb. My meal order was the Lamb with extra meat upgrade. My boyfriend had beef, my girl friend visiting from NY had seafood and my friend across from me has curry. I will say, I'm a pure lamb lover so it was a given to order more lamb. My bf gave me his corn since it's my favorite. My friend across from me let me taste the soup and boyyyyy, that curry soup was so delicious and warmed my soul. My girl friend from NY had the seafood one but was just a little sad that there was more beef than seafood in it. Maybe it was just the evening but hoping we can try this here again and get the money's worth of seafood. Regardless, this was a wonderful soothing late night dinner and I will give feedback that this place is significantly much better than its competitor. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

4 stars for the services We were dining at Boiling Point on Wednesday night, group of 5 people and got the table with around 10m wait only. The hot pot was good portion and I love the extra meat order. However my dad think the Taiwan Soup Base was a little too oily and we can't adjust the oil. However, this is still our favorite place! The store was a bit old but service was pretty good read more

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This place can definitely be crowded and the wait times can be pretty long. Theres plenty of parking in the plaza but the restaurant itself is small. Workers are friendly and the service was decent. I came when they had their double meat deal. I got their beef hot soup which I enjoyed more than I thought. Not sure if their extra meat special is a temporary thing but it should be permanent because the original meat serving size was not it . Overall soup was decent. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I used to come here all the time but so much has changed. They close earlier at 10pm and stop seating people earlier than 10pm. I think it's ridiculous. I came in with my daughter around 9:15pm and they told me they stopped seating and it's To-go orders only. Restaurants these days are getting g worse with customer service, hospitality and over all service. When business closes at 10, that should mean it closes at 10. I wonder if the owners know this is what they're communicating to their guests. I do enjoy their soups and selection especially on cold winter nights. Love the pork belly appetizer too! read more

Boiling Point - Front of Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm a milk cream curry gyal thru and thru. Decided to be experimental and try the new rose milky and was pleasantly surprised. If you like the creaminess of the milk cream curry but aren't in the mood for something as heavy as curry, this is a great option! Didn't really taste the rose in it personally. Service is good per usual! read more

Boiling Point - Milky #10 Rose Milky Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Boiling point has decent hot pot with variety of choices. I ordered the medium kimchi hot pot that had a good balance of vegetables and meat. I believe you have to ask the server if you want your hot pot fire to be put out. Also, they also give free tea during lunchtime. The wait time was around 20 to 30 minutes. The restaurant itself is decently size but try not to get seated next to the bathroom. read more

Boiling Point - #3 Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Our First time here at this Boiling Point Restaurant. I noticed that they have various locations all over bay areas California. I like this one in this particular plaza because there are other many of my favorite shops and stores near by. Very Similar to Tasty Pot Restaurants. They offers some of my favorites Sizzling Hot Pots that includes Taiwanese Spicy Soup, Japanese Miso, Thai Tomato Soup, Lamb Hot Pot, House Special Soup, Seafood/Stinky Tofu, Creamy Curry, Korean Bean Paste Hot Pot, and Beef Hot Pot- All Flavorful, Hearty, and Delicious!Plenty of different Flavors, Meats, and Vegetables!!They also have some unique boba drinks here too!My Friends and I truly enjoyed eating here and we are planning on coming back to Boiling Point soon!January17, 2025 read more

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Came for dinner and got the beef hot pot set with a cha jelly milk tea. The drink tasted like a regular milk tea -- good but nothing standout. Service was quick even though the place was packed on a weekday night, which says a lot. Loved the generous portions and the sauces -- super flavorful. Good amount of meat too. Only wish the pot was a bit bigger since it can easily overflow. Overall, nice variety of hotpot options. Would come back when craving a comforting hot pot fix! read more

Boiling Point - beet hot pot set - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

The service was super slow. I went during lunch and the restaurant wasnt full. The waiters sometimes would avoid eye contact. The food here always good. However, my friend order was wrong, she couldn't eat spicy but her bowl was spicier than mine read more

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

Yummy hot pot. Good variety for you and your party to choose from. I like that they have a couple of sauce options on the table. Service is fast. The place is cozy. Tables are limited and can be filled up very fast so be prepared. read more

Boiling Point - #3 Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Be prepared to wait for a while if you're coming here on a weekend during dinner time. My friend and I came on a Sunday around 6pm and waitlisted. We waited about 45min-1hr to get seated. We just walked around the plaza and inside ranch 99 to kill some time. I got the Taiwanese spicy hot pot which is my favorite. It's really spicy, savory, and I love the ramen type noodles in it. They give so much meat! Theres also other things in like mushroom, fried tofu skin, fish balls, pork intestine, cuttlefish ring, etc.. If you can handle spicy I highly recommend this one. One thing about hot pot is that it's going to clear up your sinuses! As for the ambiance of the restaurant, I like how it's not too bright in there. read more

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I enjoyed the flavor of the Korean Bean Paste stew and the variety of fixings that came with it. I forgot to use the complimentary vermicelli noodles because this soup came with noodles as well - I would get rice next time to soak up that broth flavor. This location was very understaffed given the popularity, it was hard to flag someone down when we needed to turn off the burner etc :/ Logistics: - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside - it was very busy for dinner, put your name onto the iPad as soon as you arrive and wander around the rest of the strip mall while you wait - there is a veggie entree option read more

Boiling Point - Korean bean paste stew before the greens wilted - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my go to places for individual hot pots! The restaurant is located in a busy plaza, so parking is a little difficult, but great chance to check out other shops if there's a wait. I usually get their beef pot which comes with lots of veggies and protein. The soup is comforting and the sauces they have available at the table are deliciousss. They usually give complimentary tea during lunch, but also have other tea or milk tea options available if you don't like the free options. Sad that they removed their green tea, but black tea is still classic & refreshing. read more