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    Tasty Pot

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Deanna Y.

    We heard this tasty pot is ayce vs the one pot hot pot at all the other locations. Reminds me of shabuya in Milpitas but with kess options. Parking lot is really small and smells. Not the best location. Food was ok and service was ok. They did have a time limit and they did not rush us after time was up but that also be because we came on a weekday. I'd dine again if I were in the area but definitely would not go out of my way to come to this location. I think in this case I preferred the one pot at other locations.

    Lamb Hot Soup
    Katelynn V.

    They got AYCE hot pot now and it feels a lot more chaotic!   I came here to celebrate Father's day on Sunday around 12pm. There was a bit of a wait and you can waitlist on their ipad inside. We waited for about 20-30 minutes.    Before getting seated they ask if you want to do the normal hot pot style or AYCE. The AYCE runs for 90 minutes and is $24.99 during lunch and $30.95 during dinner time. They also charge for leftover food which is $6 per lb. We ended up doing the normal one pot hot pot for each person.    I always get my usual lamb hot pot which already comes with vermicelli noodles and choose rice as my free side dish. There are various levels of spiciness and I chose extra spicy which is a level down from there flaming spicy from what I can recall. Honestly it was not spicy enough but I did not want to get the spiciest level in fear that it would be too oily. Perhaps I will try that the next time to see if it is.    They have a bar further in the back of the restaurant where you can get creat your sauce and get some garnishes for your hot pot. I also noticed they have some other sides like noodles and such next to it. It seems if you are not participating in AYCE you can still get sauces and garnishes but I am not sure about the other sides.    The interior has changed from the last time I came here and it looks nice! Service was standard and everyone was nice. It does feel more chaotic now that they have AYCE but that  is understandable.

    Lamb hot pot
    Alison W.

    I'd been craving hot pot for awhile. And you can get the individual hot pot here so that you don't need to stuff yourself. Though this location of Tasty Pot offers AYCE hot pot - it might be the only one in the bay area. Anyways we were asked right when we walked in which one we wanted - regular hot pot or AYCE. There's some tables that don't have the built in hot pot burners. You scan a QR code and order through that. And they gave us cups for drinks. That's self serve and free refills. They have a good variety - sodas and also green tea or milk tea. I got the lamb hot pot and you can customize the spiciness. I just got mild. It also comes with either rice or noodles. It's just one bowl of rice and I needed more. Extra rice is $2+. No free refills on that. The hot pot comes with a assortment of ingredients - lamb, tofu, vermicelli, cabbage, mushrooms, etc. It hit the spot. Also one of the wait staff did come by to refill some of the broth also. My hubby and son weren't really into the hot pot. Limited options but they got the braised pork rice and the popcorn chicken. I had some of both and it was decently tasty.

    Ruk G.

    Very attentive by the servers asking for more soup or collecting empty plates. We got in when there were only a few occupied tables. When we left half were filled. I didn't get a chance to take the selection bars which was like four different bars including the drinks and ice cream cooler. I was told matcha green ice cream was good and creamy. This location had AYCE at the price of $24.99 per head. This week is their anniversary week with prizes so try them out. I never been to AYCE tasty pot so story road location is one and the only. Here some pics for the table setting and my first round.

    ChiLi Condiments
    Ter L.

    My absolute favorite Tasty Pot location!! While I didn't love the concept of individual hot pots including all of the ingredients bubbling in broth and eventually overcooking... I am over the moon about Tasty Pot now offering AYCE. This provides patrons who opt for AYCE to have their own individual pot of broth with access to all of the yummy ingredients [such as veggies, seafood, and noods]. Here you will find 6 options of broth and 5 different cuts of meat. Appetizers are included as well but do not match what is listed on the actual menu. Prior to getting here, I had my heart set on sukiyaki broth but realized it was not listed on the menu. I opted for miso and the other party got the tom yum. Both broths were very good and I was in awe of the AYCE lunch spread. While the amount of food for some individual items weren't plentiful, there was a whole lot to choose from. Dipping sauces are not pre-made and concocting your own flavors is up to you. With lunch underway, the staff began to slowly bring out egg rolls, potstickers, fried rice, chow mein, & sesame balls. I didn't bother sampling any of this but other eaters seemed to enjoy. Staff is really nice. They are available for questions or requests. On more than one occasion, our order placed did not go through and the staff had to manually put it in. No fuss, just let the staff member know and they can confirm if the kitchen received it. The noodles and veggies were plentiful and this placed is a meat ball fanatic's dream! The only major complaint I had was regarding the intestines- they were not cleaned well and had an awful taste to it. Steer clear of that! 5/5 stars for the AYCE. Our bellies left full and our tastebuds were happy!! I'd easily come back but only do so if your entire party is opting for AYCE. There are no exceptions.

    beef hot pot medium spice
    Justine T.

    Been dining at this location for as long as I can remember and I'm definitely a fan of their soups. My go-to is their beef hot soup medium spice level which hits the spot every single time. The broth is flavorful, meat slices are fair, and I enjoy all of the other various fish balls, veggies, and more provided as well. Their soybean paste is my favorite and it pairs well with everything. I've dined here when they tried doing Malatang and I wasn't much of a fan so I'm glad they got rid of that style. Now they offer AYCE and I very much enjoy it! They updated the place with new tables and different stations offering a variety of fish balls, veggies, tofu, noodles, a drink station, sauce bar, and more that you can choose from. They also have ice cream to end your meal. As for the meats, out of all the choices I'm a fan of their angus marbled beef slices and angus beef slices. The meats are good quality, not frozen, sliced thin, and cooked very fast. I got the tom yum broth and it was flavorful. It was cool that our server was able to accommodate my mom as she wanted the cheesy milk broth since it isn't offered on the AYCE menu. I was already a fan of their hot pots before the AYCE option, and now I enjoy it even more!

    I love tasty pot,it's my favorite restaurant,the servers name Eason he is so good,i never see someone server good like him,i will caming eat tastypot every day,its make my life so much better

    Kevin D.

    I have had my fair share of deciding on going to Tasty Pot or Boiling Point. Both are great for their individual pot. I am here to write about their AYCE. They have about 5 different kind of meats that you can choose from. Their self serve bar comes with veggies, seafood, and etc. The service was okay, the meat came out at a reasonable time. In my opinion I'll say AYCE is worth it. For the base price of $30, you also get Taiwanese popcorn chicken and free milk tea

    Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Soup (:
    Thalia M.

    Before all the AYCE hotpot places opened in San Jose, Tasty Pot was the OG spot to go. Although it wasn't AYCE, one large pot would be super filling and sometimes enough for 2 people to share! I finally came back to Tasty Pot after all these years and to my surprise, they're now adding the AYCE option! However, they will not be offering individual hotpot combos in the near future as it'll be strictly AYCE only at this location. We didn't choose the AYCE option however as I browsed their self serve toppings/sauce bar, there was a lot to choose from! Including the hot bar with fried rice and eggrolls. So if you're in Little Saigon, definitely check out Tasty Pot for their new menu or enjoy the individual hotpot's while you can :-)

    AYCE spread. Beef Toro. Tonkatsu Broth
    Jill M.

    My family and I are Tasty pot fans, so when i heard that this location is offering AYCE, we couldnt wait to give it a try! Came on a Wednesday at dinner time around 6:30/7pm with a party of 7. We were seated right away. (Your entire party needs to be present to get seated) Menu was straight to the point, offering a good variety of broths. Half of the group tried tom yum and the other, tonkatsu. Lots of veggies and other ingredients to choose from at the bar and their sauce bar is extensive. We werent expecting much when it came to the meats, but man, were we wrong! The meats were fresh, tender, and flavorful. We especially enjoyed their wagyu and toro beef! For $29.99 dinner ayce, you cant go wrong. This also includes fountain drinks! Also, it's important to note that their tonkatsu broth was hellaaaa good! We will be coming to TP more often now!

    Daisy H.

    I was intrigued by the AYCE option after receiving an advertisement text from them. I came in around 4:30 on a Wednesday, so the restaurant was pretty empty. There were only 2 other groups of customers when I got there. The waiter told me I could sit anywhere I'd like with the stove and went back to his station without any explanation. I saw there was a QR code plaque, so I assumed I'd order via Qr code. I got the Taiwanese spicy pot and ordered beef belly and wagyu beef to start. Because there wasn't the option to order veggies and other hotpot sides, so I started to look around the restaurant and found the self serve bar. There were a lot of options to add to the hotpot, but there were a few items that were out, and a couple of tongs slipped into the food bucket, which I think the servers should've caught and made changes since the restaurant wasn't busy at the time. They also serve some hot food, fruits, dessert, and ice cream at the self serve bar as well. By the time I got everything I wanted to try from the self serve bar, the hotpot meat and the broth I ordered were at my table already. Unfortunately, even with the highest heat setting, my pot was never that hot. It cooks everything fine, but had to leave them in the pot a bit longer. In addition, the pot was slightly too small in my opinion, and made it difficult to cook my veggies. All the ingredients were pretty fresh in my opinion. I really like the wagyu meat and the beef belly I got. I also ordered the marble beef slices at one point, but didn't like it that much. I find the broth too salty, and it wasn't that spicy. Overall, it wasn't too bad of an experience for AYCE hotpot, but I probably wouldn't go back again anytime soon. The pricing is reasonable, I just prefer other AYCE options out in the market. I also wouldn't want to wait in line for it, so I'll probably go before the rush if I ever go back.

    annie t.

    This used to be my go-to spot for a comfort meal when I had a long day. Today was one of those days but unfortunately I couldn't bring myself to finish the meal after finding a small caterpillar floating in the soup :(

    Jennifer

    This is an og south bay hot out place that has evolved over the years to include an ayce option! Food: It's good and the portions are generous. The flavor really does vary between the different soup options so i'd recommend really making sure you like the ingredients and flavor of the soup you're getting. The ayce included dessert as a bonus as well :) Parking: This could be tricky since the parking is quite limited. That said, you can always try parking at the plaza over if you are okay with a short walk. Service: They have a qr code for ordering now.

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    Ask the Community - Tasty Pot

    I thought this was moving to AYCE in 2026. Change of plan?

    They have ayce now!

    Many dishes says "contains nuts" but I don't see nuts in the ingredients. What nuts are in the hot pots?

    It's in the dipping sauce and the broth

    Is a pot big enough to share for two people?

    Yes it's totally shareable.

    Do you have an updated health score?

    Is the meat at this location halal?

    Not this one but the Milpitas one is!

    Is outdoor dining still an option? A lot of restaurants have taken away this option in 2022.

    No.

    Is this dog friendly? Can our pets join us for outdoor dining?

    There is no outdoor dining anymore.

    Is there a children's menu?

    No. What you could do is order noodles or rice as a side with a side of sausages or any of the other side dishes.

    Is outdoor seating available again?

    Yes, there is outdoor seating & reduced capacity indoor seating as of 3/6/21!

    Is outdoor seating still available even with the new restrictions?

    They're open outdoor dining again :) Went there today☺️ 1/30/21

    Can we dine in?

    Yes, I dined in last week ! There are limited tables for indoors

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes there is, but only about 10 tables!

    Is the soup base bone broth or bouillon powder/cubes?

    Yes

    If I were to order one of the soups for takeout during this Covid-19 season, how does it come packaged? Do I simply reheat it or do I need to put all the materials together and cook it myself at home?

    The soup is already cooked for you. If you would like to reheat it you can but most of the time when I order to go or even delivery its still pretty hot. The soup and everything in it is packed in a container, the rice/noodles are packed separately… 

    I know that green tea is free during lunchtime. Is it also free on weekends?

    Yes, free also at lunch time on weekends

    Do they take Reservations?

    Nope

    Does anyone know if the veggie hot pot is vegan?

    It's some what vegan but base on the ingredients they use some non vegan products. So you have to be careful at any spot you eat as well. Not all vegan places are vegan.

    What time is happy hour?

    11::00 AM

    Can i make reservation this Sunday?table for 8 @6:30pm please

    They don't except reservations but they do have a wait time so if you go to the app on yelp you can press a wait time and I'll put you on the waiting list and update you by texting you on your phone when your table is ready

    Would this be good to go?

    I love it togo!! You can ask them for extra soup to bring home. But I always like heating it up again for another meal :)

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    Shabu Time - Veggies & udon

    Shabu Time

    4.7(980 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    The food was wonderful! Especially the tom yum soup. toro pork belly was fireeee! I also enjoyed…read morethe music they played which consisted of an even mix of hip hop/rap. Parking at 9PM wasn't too bad and there were various spots right out front. Would come again :)

    Thank you to my past coworker for showing me Shabu Time! This place is such a gem! I've been on a…read morehot pot kick recently, and I would say Shabu Time is one of the top places for me to go to for a hearty meal, good drinks, and good vibes. - I tried the Tonkotsu non spicy, Miso spicy broth and they are not too salty at all! My taste buds loved it! What's really great is that if you mix the broths together.. you have your own unique broth! Perfection! - The veggies and rice/ noodles come with the meat and broth that you order! Veggies come with cabbage, spinach, squash, and carrots, and tofu. Their menu has additional add ons! I typically go for the fish balls, tofu, and quail eggs! I didn't think it would be a large amount but it sure was! -THE MEAT!! OH! you can tell the quality of this meat is up there! it's not underwhelming thin- in fact you taste that meaty fatty flavor! I go for the Toro belly and the kobe beef! I have yet to come back and try other meats tho. And i definitely will be back ;) - Drink vibes? oooh i love me some Yuzu! The server even mentioned a Yuzumosa which I will definitely come back again for - The service was really friendly and attended to us throughout our lunch/ dinner. Customer service is A1! Overall, despite this place not being AYCE- this will fill you up! My partner and coworker got 2 large size meat and it rounded to a total of $85. Not too shabby, or I should say- "It's Shabu Time!"

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    Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu

    Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    6.5 mi•Meridian
    •$$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    Came here 5:30, we had a reservation, and we came when it opened so there was literally nobody…read morethere. PARKING: decent parking, it's around other places so it is in a lot but if it is a busy time it would be pretty hard to try and get a space. PLACE: fairly big, but not too big, would have to combine a few chairs and tables to accommodate to bigger parties, the sauces and everything are already on the table, so are the dishes as well. FOOD: We got the ultra, Tom Yum Tonkotsu & Shiro Miso Soymilk - Tom Yum tasted really good and it paired well with the meat, the Shiro Miso just tasted more like miso soup than actual soy milk mixed in. American Wagyu & Black Angus Beef Toro - I feel like the American Wagyu was a little too fatty for my liking, or it could be the other way around lol, I kind of don't remember which one was which but one had amazing marbling that melted in your mouth. We also got lychee beer, which was super good, didn't even taste like beer. We had like 3 glasses which is funny because we aren't drinkers but it was so delicious. I recommend any of their fruity beers. Edamame - don't really recommend, comes cold and some pieces were not really good.

    I've been to this location a few times and it's usually a pretty pleasant time but recently the…read moreservice and broth quality has taken a bit of a turn. We came in with a party of six for dinner on a Monday evening when the restaurant was relatively quiet, with only a few other tables occupied. We asked if it would be possible to combine tables so our group could order multiple broths and enjoy the meal together because sharing one pot for a party of 6 gets a little crowded, but the request was denied despite there appearing to be plenty of available space. As the meal progressed, our broth became extremely cloudy and thick from cooking. We politely asked if we could receive a fresh pot of the same broth--not a different broth, just a new pot so we could continue enjoying our meal. Unfortunately, this request was also denied. The broth flavoring was also underwhelming and started to taste the same after our first refill. What made the experience disappointing was the lack of flexibility and willingness to accommodate reasonable requests, especially during a slow service period. Customer service and hospitality are an important part of the dining experience, and we left feeling that our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed.

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    Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu - Kanto style Sukiyaki

    Kanto style Sukiyaki

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    Intense Spiciness of Mala Dashi!

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    Revopot

    Revopot

    4.2(358 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Leyva, East San Jose
    All you can eat
    Full bar

    5-stars all the way! This place reminds me a bit of Seapot in Sunnyvale. with its similar feel,…read moredecor, style, etc. They have unique broths to choose from in which my favorite was their spicy Szechuan chili broth with lots of lamb. I thought they added a bit too much anise spice but other than that, it's delicious. They have all the major meats available like rib eye, flank steak, pork belly, beef belly, lamb, and more. They have lots of appetizers to choose from in which our favorite is their crispy fried chicken. This side dish is so good and pairs great with regular rice with broth. They have a sauce bar for condiments and a fruit bar for sweet treats. The employees are quick on their feet and do frequently check-in with tables for refills and more. I'm a huge fan of Revopot and will definitely come back again for more!

    AYCE revolving hot pot? I'm there!…read more I love that each person gets their own little hot pot so you can do whatever you want with your pot. The revolver holds the veggies, noodles, mushrooms, eggs, tofu, etc. Servers take order and deliver the meat & hot appetizers. There's a sauce and cold appetizer bar with recommendations. They have a dessert bar but it was not really impressive. We ordered the tom yum, kimchee, and milk broth. I personally love milky broth and I highly enjoyed mine. The ones who ordered tom yum also enjoyed their broth as well. I wish this place was closer to home for me but I guess that's a good thing or else I'd be here all the time! lol!

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    Revopot - Fruits and desserts

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    Q-POT - SLICED LAMB (1lb)

    Q-POT

    4.0(4.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi•Evergreen
    •$$$

    Q-Pot, San Jose - A revisit was in order, especially for a friend's birthday lunch. We came with a…read moreparty of 7, which is just about perfect since Q-Pot can combine two BBQ tables so everyone can still eat together. I'm a couple weeks late but here's the breakdown: Food (4+ stars) + The weekday lunch deal is $25 per person for both hot pot and BBQ. Really appreciate establishments that provide great value and good food! + Garlic shrimp was excellent--flavorful, and grilling it ourselves made it even more fun. Pro tip - no more than 4 minutes on a hot grill! (4.5 stars) + Those thinly sliced hot pot meats, when grilled, are super good and they go really well with your custom sauces. I actually like this better than the bbq meats. (4 stars) + Their sauce bar is always one of my favorite as they actually have actual shacha and not a vat of oil. Pro tip for sauce: Lots of garlic, lots of shacha, chili oil, green onions, cilantro, tiny bit of ginger and a teaspoon of sugar. (4 stars) ~ Kalbi and bulgogi were decent--nothing top-tier, but good for the price. (3.5 stars) ~ Banchan are fillers at an AYCE but I appreciate the effort. Nothing really stands out here. Service/Ambiance (3.5 stars) + Trendy look even though it's been here for years. It's never a long wait even when there's people in front. ~ Service is standard; you order via kiosk. With our big party and lots of dishes, a couple items were missed--seems common if you order a ton! But overall, it's consistent and efficient. If you're expecting premium Wagyu, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking for a fun lunch with friends where everyone leaves full for $25, Q-Pot is still one of the better values in San Jose.

    Came here for my brother's birthday party and I have to say I am extremely disappointed. This is my…read morefirst time having Korean barbecue in San Jose. The grills got burned astoundingly fast, and the servers are very young, tending to run away after one request and do not stay long to service their tables for long at all. The self serve ice cream is extremely freezer burnt. The meat quality is very chewy and very fatty, and the corn cheese is thrown onto the grill by the servers in a tinfoil ball. The overhead vents do not work, tons of smoke was blowing in our faces, and the servers weren't attentive to see it and change our grills. I used their hand sanitizer dispenser, and it made my hands sticky. My hands weren't sticky to begin with... If I had to describe the experience in one phrase it would be "Here, damn" I'm surprised how busy this location is compared to their service and food quality.

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    Interior

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    Team lunch

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    One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

    One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

    4.2(262 reviews)
    5.2 mi•Blossom Valley
    •$$$

    Now that I know I can have them mix the sukiyaki and garlic miso broths together without an extra…read morecharge, it tastes sooo much better and is honestly a game changer. A waitress there had told me there would be a $7 charge to do that and I paid anyway, but a waiter from our most recent visit assured us there's no charge to mix broths and that there may have been a miscommunication. Glad I asked! We always order 2 sumos: Black Angus Prime Ribeye and the Premium American Kobe Beef but we decided we love the Kobe beef more and would stick to that moving forward as it is more marbled and tastes fattier. Don't forget to ask them for the spicy drops if you also love spicy! This continues to be our favorite place for shabu.

    I'm not the biggest shabu shabu fan and One Pot isn't going to change that…read more My group ordered the angus ribeye and lamb entrees, the mushroom platter, and two of the rice beer pilsners. Food quality is good, all the veggies and meat were fresh. They sadly didn't have enoki mushrooms, but they had shiitake and some others so that was fine. The beers were very refreshing and light, sort of like if cheap American beer was made to actually taste good. Like imagine Budweiser without the hint of cigarette filters and moldy socks. Especially on a hot day this was very nice. Service was fast and the servers were very nice, coming by many times to check on us and promptly refilling. Although the restaurant was pretty empty at 5 pm on a Saturday, not too surprising as it was a while before the dinner rush I guess. So... why 3 stars? It all comes down to the flavorless broth and sauce that seems to be de rigueur for shabu shabu. We tried both the "original" soy/seaweed flavor, which just tastes like water, and garlic miso, which has a very mild flavor. And then we used the two dipping sauces which I are a creamy sesame and I guess a ponzu, which I added some green onion and garlic to. The combination of the very light broths and the very light sauces is... very light. I guess someone might say you "taste the ingredients" more compared to the vastly superior hot pot where you add some flavor via the cooking medium and have a wide variety of flavorful ingredients to make a customized sauce. I can somewhat understand the perspective of wanting to mostly taste the flavors of the raw ingredients... but I don't agree with it. To me shabu shabu is basically hot pot minus flavor, and hence kind of a waste. I will say, pricing is relatively good here. Our bill was under $150 for a ton of food with everyone feeling very full. The restaurant itself is very clean and they have a large and convenient parking lot. If only it was a hot pot restaurant it definitely had all the ingredients for a 5 star review.

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    Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

    Goku Korean BBQ and Hot Pot

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    5.3 mi•Cambrian Park
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    The marriage of hot pot and KBBQ is genius. When I couldn't make up my mind, this place was…read moresuggested and honestly it it made it to my memorable eats list. Sure it's smoky, and it could feel like the table is greasy, but honestly, you are in a Korean barbecue place. What do you expect? Everything is ordered on a pad that sits at the end of the table. The orders came out really timely, and the plates got cleared pretty quickly. I like the fact that everyone can choose their own broth for their hot pot, while also growing up whatever meats are ordered for KBBQ. The beef tongue was actually my favorite, which was surprising because that's something. I typically don't eat a lot of. But the cut of this particular meat was thin, making it really nice and crispy on the grill. All of the veggies were great for the hot pot, including the mushrooms. I chose the herbal broth, which was actually very balancing a nice to my greasy KBBQ. There is a whole bar in the back with sauces, and other toppings, like cilantro and onion, as well as some fruit. I honestly don't have any complaints about this place, and I definitely would be back again. For four people, the price was not bad at all considering it's San Jose. I actually think that it was one of the more reasonable places to eat, especially if you're hungry.

    always a hit food is super yummy…read more everyone is always super nice and welcoming fav thing to eat is definitely the pork belly, ribs and gyozas

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    Boiling Point

    Boiling Point

    3.3(867 reviews)
    4.1 mi•North Valley
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    Ideal for those cold days.. which is quite often in the Bay Area. If you're in San Jose, stop by…read moreBoiling Point for some hot boiling point. The restaurant is located in the same plaza as 99 Ranch. There's plenty of parking but it can get packed. Make sure your stuff is safe if there is a vehicle. Once you enter, they have a waiting list to get seated. (tip: you can sign you through the Yelp mobile app). How long it takes depending on how busy, but usually never more than an hour. After being greeted by staff, they'll sit you at a table. To see the menu, scan their QR code. They offer a variety of hot pot dishes. They also offer boba but there's also a couple places in the plaza as well if you're not feeling their drink options. Last time I went, I decided to be adventurous and try lamb. With your order you can decides between rice or vermeselli noodles for your side. So glad I did, because it is delicious. But be careful, because the dish comes steaming hot. Once you're done with the meal, they offer these delicious refreshing sample of a seedling drink.

    Originally, my friend and I were going to the Boiling Point. My friend doesn't eat anything beef…read morerelated, and apparently almost all dishes have a beef broth base or is cooked in a beef based, even the pork belly, seafood dishes, etc. Wish there was a sign outside, etc We ended up going next door. The 4 stars is for the 20+ times I have ordered on Doordash from this spot. It was my first timing stopping IRL. The music and vibes are great, food is always good, etc The QR codes on the table are confusing between membership points, menu and ordering.

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