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    3.5 (1.2k reviews)
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    Meal
    Ayden P.

    What I Ordered: Beef ($20.45) Korean Bean Paste ($19.98) Garlic Pork Belly ($6.41) Scallion Gravy Rice ($2.83) Pudding Sweet Milk with Boba ($6.45) Food: Boiling Point's Hot Soup is always a good old reliable for a warm bowl of soup. My personal favorite is the Beef Hot Soup, which comes with beef, fish cake, and assorted vegetables. The broth is rich and savory and you can choose to get it with either rice or vermicelli noodles. I personally get mine with rice and choose the Mild spicy level. Don't forget that at lunch you can come for cheaper prices and free tea! It was my first time getting appetizers here, but I loved my Garlic Pork Belly, which is thinly sliced pork belly with a strong and savory garlic flavor. I love wrapping some rice with the pork belly and eating it all together in one bite. Staff: All staff members were friendly and provided quick service! Ambiance: The inside of the restaurant is modern and clean. Huge parking lot that is shared with other shops in the plaza. Indoor seating only.

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Audrey E.

    My local spot for when I'm craving hot pot! I usually order the beef pot and it never disappoints. When you go around their lunch special hours you can get a free tea with your pot. The beef pot is delicious, bursting with flavors. I usually get my broth mild because it's pretty spicy. I get it with vermicelli. Service is great, staff members are super friendly, tentative, and efficient. Ambiance is nice, there's descent amount of booths and tables. There's always a wait, but they have a iPad for you to put your name on the waitlist.

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Bryan C.

    Came here craving something spicy, and this spot definitely delivered. My go-to order is the #4 Beef Hot Soup with medium spice, and I always recommend getting the beef upgrade. It's consistently good every time honestly hard to go wrong with it. The ambience is pretty average, nothing too special, but it gets the job done for a casual meal. Service was solid as well. The staff were friendly and kept checking in on us to make sure everything was good. I went when it wasn't too busy, which made the experience even smoother. Overall, a reliable spot when you're in the mood for something hot and spicy. Definitely worth checking out.

    Inside
    Millena P.

    Am I crazy for eating hot pot in 90 weather? Absolutely lol. I've been to the Boiling Point in Garden Grove many times, but this was my first visit at this location. Parking: Free parking lot. There's a large parking lot with plenty of spots. Ambiance/Environment: I really like this location because it's very spacious, unlike the GG location. They have a decent amount of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. All tables and chairs were clean. We visited during early dinner hours on a weekday, so it wasn't busy at all. More foot traffic came around 17:00-19:00. Service: Shout out to our server Jewel! She's attentive and courteous. She checked on us multiple times and refilled our waters. Throughput was also quick after ordering. Food: My go-to is the House Special or Beef. I decided to go with the Beef, mild, and rice. It came with a generous amount of protein, vegetables, and toppings. I also got rice in the side. Noodles and ramen cost extra. The soup base was very tasty with a nice kick to it. They also offered some specials like 50% off milk teas and happy hour during specific hours. Pricing: Don't forget to scan your BP points through the app. Prices have gone up over the years. It's worth it every once in a while.

    Menu 03/2026
    Victoria S.

    I love boiling point! I came here quite often and stacked up a lot of reward points but I honestly have not come in so long. I think it's bc I can go to Broth Shabu down the street for roughly the same price and get ayce. Before you come for me, I know that one is Taiwanese and the other is japanese, so I'm aware they're diff cuisines but to me if I'm craving for a good soup/meal, I always consider quality and bang for buck. However, I came on my birthday because they offer a free small pot + drink for guests dining in. All you need to do is show proof with valid ID and it has to be redeemed on your actual birthday. My normal go-to is the #8 Taiwanese spicy! it's a large spicy pot with ramen noodles and lots of protein (beef, pork, and some seafood). But for birthdays, only small pots are included, so I opted for the #4 beef pot. This is a very popular choice, however it was my 1st time having it. Unlike the taiwanese, the beef pot allows you to choose your spice level- I chose mild (I was recovering from a stomach bug, so I wanted to play it safe) The beef pot is very similar to the taiwanese pot imo. It has vermicelli noodles, sliced beef, fish cakes, pork ball, and some seafood. The mild spice had a little kick but nothing too crazy. It also comes with a side of noodles or rice, I just rice. I honestly thought the small size wasn't going to be enough but I ended up not even finishing it and had the rest taken home. For my drink, I was recommended the assam black tea by my server. I very much enjoyed it! There was just the right amount of sweetness to it but you can also customize how sweet you want it too. Overall I really enjoy my meals here, the service is great, and the ambiance is not too loud. I'm so grateful that BP offers this birthday freebie, it's a nice way to treat ourselves on our special day!

    Rodney S.

    BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free hot pot & drink on your actual birthday Lunch orders include drink of choice Taiwanese Spicy- I am never ordering this againg! Mala (Hot)! As I've become older, my heat tolerance has slowly dwindled down from what it once was. Pondering between the Taiwanese Spicy & The Hot Green soup, I was told the Taiwanese Spicy cannot be adjusted for heat, but the Hot Green can. Believing I'm muy macho, and hearing from a fellow customer in line that her favorite is the Taiwanese Spicy, I figured I'd go for it. Yikes! My mouth immediately numbed and eating became a challenge. I had the staff add more broth to dilute, and it only slightly became less difficult to consume. The Taiwanese Spicy was good, loaded with protein. After finishing most of the ingredients sans broth & some vegetables, my mouth started find relief from the heat. Deciding upon having a couple spoonfuls of broth for the LOL's, I immediately felt the pain in my nose and starting coughing. Whew! Hokkaido boba milk tea & jasmine green tea- Lunch orderes come w/ drink of choice, and the birthday promo also includes a drink, hence two free drinks. I wish I could've said I savored these drinks, but I finished these right away, to alleviate some of the punishing burn from the broth. Refreshing, though. Service was excellent. Showing the staff my ID to show it was birthday, they were friendly, hospitable & quick with service. Boiling Point, you are locked in as my birthday destination spot for some nourishing hot pot action in the midst of the August heat wave. I wish I knew about BP's birthday promo sooner, as I would've taken advantage of this wonderful deal numerous times, already.

    Helen Y.

    We came here to celebrate my bf's birthday. They still offer the free birthday hot pot. I got the beef hot pot. Food still delicious. I love the winter melon tea. Service was good. We upgraded the tie with mince pork and extra side of beef. Overall, it's a nice way to celebrate a birthday.

    Uyen L.

    Just like any other locations, this place also gets packed. I did notice the wait times weren't too bad though. The food is still good and the ambiance is lively. The only thing is that the service is so low. We sat down for a good 10 minutes and no one came to take our order and had to flag them down.

    Arthur E.

    Easy eats hot pot in a strip mall. Was sat immediately for a weekday dinner. Place was clean - your typical boiling point. Took a bit to place an order and we were pretty hungry. Received our food - was pretty good. I drink a bit of water and needed to call the waiter back often for refills. Would come back for an easy soup.

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    Jennifer K.

    My Asian parents love coming here for special events!! I got the # 6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup with a mild spice level. The soup is served with a fire underneath, but you can ask if you want the fire turned off anytime. The soup was not too spicy, and it tasted great! There was plenty of meat and vegetables, and there are vermicelli noodles at the bottom that are easy to forget. I got my soup with a small bowl of rice, and it was the perfect amount to finish the soup. The employees are super kind and very attentive. We tried to put ourselves on the waiting list on the tablet in the front of the restaurant, and an employee noticed my sister and I and sat us right away. The employees and the trainee would constantly refill our waters, check in on us, and ask if we needed anything. They also said goodbye to us when we left. The restaurant is placed in a huge parking lot so there should be no trouble finding parking. The restaurant isn't very big, it's kind of small. However, the restaurant is very clean and bright. If you have family members that hate dark restaurants, bring them here. I would come here again and continue to order the # 6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup. It's just become my go-to order at Boiling Point

    Stanley S.

    It's been sooooo long since I've had BP. I always go to Ranch but didn't know this was even here. We went to eat on a Sunday around 7:30pm. No online waitlist so you just write your name and party size on the clipboard. It took us about 20 mins to get seated. Come early to skip the line, or grab boba nearby because it could take a while. There was a new flavor that came out. Talked to the waitress about it, tried it, and didn't like it. It's the green pepper one where it's ma la spicy. I hate that taste. I didn't ask to switch it out or anything, but what helped out was when the staff would come around and refill your broth. That helped dilute it and made it edible for me. Next time I'll order something else.

    #4 Beef Hot Soup with iced green tea (Lunch)
    Ashley V.

    My absolute go to restaurant for hot pot! I always go for the beef with a meat lover upgrade, as well as a side of spicy tangy beef. I love that there's a good mix of meat, vegetables, fish cakes, and noodles in the hot pot. Their spice levels are somewhat inconsistent each time you go, so I usually just opt for no spice and just add the chili oil myself. I love that when it's lunch hours, from 11am to 3pm, you can get a free green or black tea with each hot pot order. Otherwise, if I go for dinner, I get an amber oolong milk tea with boba. The milk tea itself is pretty light and creamy, which is perfect when paired with the beef hot pot. Service can be a hit or miss at this location. Lately, I've been going at night around 7 to 8 pm and this last visit took around 30 minutes before we got seated. There were at least 3 to 4 tables open around the 15 to 20 minute mark of waiting, but no server wanted to seat us just yet. I do appreciate that as soon as we got seated that a server asked us if we were ready to order. This time around, the food didn't take as long to come out-- maybe around less than 10 minutes. Sometimes, I personally have to flag down the servers for water refills or to turn off the fire for the hot pot. Other times, servers or trainees are consistently coming around to ask if anything is needed. I do wish that the service was a little more consistent, but coming from experience in the food industry, I understand that it can get busy at times. The ambiance is pretty nice with bright lights and good music. Sometimes, they play R&B, which I love. Overall, I would recommend boiling point to satisfy your hot pot cravings! The food and the drinks never miss!

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Kristen S.

    All time favorite is the Taiwanese spicy. So much flavor and spice all together the service is great. I recommend going right when they open.

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    Ask the Community - Boiling Point

    Do u have a private room for 12-15 people?

    They do not. The restaurant itself is not very large. Accommodating 12-15 in general might be difficult.

    Do you accept reservations?

    They do not accept reservations! They have a tablet in the front of the restaurant that you must check-in on to put yourself on the waiting list.

    Is this location open today (December 26, 2022? I called, but got a machine both times.

    Do u have outside seating? Are let's allowed?

    There's no outdoor seating. And pets are not allowed.

    Haven't been here for a while now. Do we need to make a reservation ahead? Or when we get there, do we just get a number?

    First come first serve, as I don't see a Yelp check in option. I went here on a Thursday around 7pm.. and the wait was about 1hr and 10 mins

    Been calling on 3 different days to place a phone order, but no answer. Are they closed?

    No they just suck at answering their phone

    Why isn't the prices on your website? Or did I just not see it? Is there a reason why?

    Prices are always being raised. Probably less work for them to not put a set price.

    What's time they openon weekend?

    We are open every day 11am-11pm!

    Can you eat by yourself here?

    Hi Kris, We welcome parties of all shapes and sizes, so feel free to come enjoy a hot soup by… Read more

    Do they have the coupon like the stamp card?

    To my knowledge, no. I want to say they used to, but discontinued it quite a while back.

    Can you substitute the meat broth for veggie or miso broth for all the items?

    Hi Tasneem, You can choose from both beef and veggie broth for any of the hot soups, just let… Read more

    Hey maybe this is a stupid questions because I've never been.. but can you take it to go?

    Hi Jen, yes we offer to go orders!

    Can 2 people share a large pot?

    You technically can but it really wouldnt be enough food for 2 adults in my opinion

    Do they have a vegetarian broth option?

    They have a vegetable soup with clear broth. That is only option.

    What's their most popular item?

    Beef pot is their most popular one.

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    Formosan Restaurant - In Front of the Restaurant

    Formosan Restaurant

    4.0(324 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Formosan Restaurant is a cozy Taiwanese restaurant in an unassuming plaza with several other…read morerestaurants. My partner and I have been here a few times and always enjoy our meals here. Sad to see that their last day is May 11th. Would highly recommend people to try before their last day. Our latest visit was during lunchtime on a weekday. We were greeted upon entering and were told to choose whichever table we wanted. We ordered a Wintermelon Tea, Fried Pork Chop Rice, and the Century Egg Tofu. Food and tea came out quickly. Everything was so good and felt like comfort food that family would make. The pork chop was seasoned well and came with a tea egg, and vegetable sides of broccoli and tomato as well as soup. The tomato side reminds me of this tomato egg that we eat often. The century egg tofu was delicious. The tofu had a great texture -- soft, creamy, but also dense. The sauce that it came with was sweet, salty, and garlicky. The century egg was good. The winter melon tea was light on ice, well-balanced, and not too sweet. Overall, giving Formosan Restaurant a 5/5. Wish we started coming here sooner. Staff are nice, service is quick, prices are great, and the food is delicious. Highly recommend people to try if they haven't before. Will definitely be back before their last day.

    Yum. This place is great! Authentic Taiwanese food with the classic meal sets. Flavors were…read moreon-point. Got the braised pork belly rice ~ the meat was tender; my meal set came with tofu, broccoli, and a braised egg. Well-portioned. It was delicious! If ever around in the area, will definitely come back.

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    Formosan Restaurant - Ribeye with squid

    Ribeye with squid

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    Bopomofo Cafe - Mapo tofu tater tot's

    Bopomofo Cafe

    4.3(721 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    First time getting the green onion scallion chicken wrap. I really liked the taste and that it had…read morea lot of chicken. The portion was great if you wanted to not be super full. The only downside was that the wrap started to get a little soggy. At that point I would've preferred to eat it with a knife and fork. Would I get it again? Yes! I'd just ask for a knife and fork once it gets to that point. Location is in a busy plaza but parking is ample. It can get a little bright inside depending on where you are sitting so I would suggest bringing sunglasses just in case.

    Been here multiple times but always forget to review. Love this spot and love supporting Phil from…read moreWong fu! This location is in a plaza so parking isn't a problem, plenty of indoor seating and some outside. Service has been friendly everytime we've come. We got: Guava oolong: (5/5) got 50% sweet and it was still really nicely balanced Lychee pear blossom (5/5) really like how they use real fruit with quality tea and you can taste it Popcorn chicken (5/5) crispy and good flavor. Like the sauces as well Hainan chicken tacos (5/5) super satisfying and had some crunch too it with the added crispies Lu rou fan (5/5) great flavor as well wish it came with more of the sauce! Overall bopo never disappoints and if you're reading this Phil please open one in South Bay!

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    Heritage Braised Pork Belly Bowl

    Bopomofo Cafe - Assam Milk Tea & Jasmine Milk Tea 5.11.25

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    Class 302 Cafe - Shaved ice with boba, red bean, pudding, and Taro

    Class 302 Cafe

    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    This place is so cute.. Service is quick, you sit down they…read moregive you menus and when ready they have a button that calls your server. Food is good and well portioned.. many of the dishes are shareable.. from what I saw from my neighbors. tables are school desks, it's cute.. we ordered shaved ice, and the flavors we had are subtle despite the numerous toppings. They were good but not exactly sweet, they look to be loaded with flavor but both of our very different desserts weren't sweet enough, idk the nutritional information but perhaps it is in the lighter side?? Don't get me wrong it was yummy just so subtle.

    Absolutely lost a customer. Frequently come here every so often when I'm craving the classic MSG…read moreTaiwanese meals. We have also shared and brought many friends here. Unfortunately we wont't be back because of the terrible service and unsanitary and hazardous conditions the owners keep this restaurant in. Such a disappointment. It was disgustingly humid, hot, sticky and stuffy. Felt like I was at a swamp. When I made a comment they just brushed it off and ignored it. How cheap are the owners to NOT turn on the AC when it's hitting 90s outside. Everything was sticky, the menu, the tables. The cushions on the seats were visibly dirty too. Right when you walk in the whole establishment smelled like shit. Literally like sewage, which smelled like stinky tofu. IYKYK. Restroom wasn't clean either, go figure. Another HUGE health violation occurred as well. There was a dog at another table sitting on the seat as if they're a paying customer. Clearly not a service dog. I absolutely love dogs but not at establishments that serve food that is sitting at the table. Especially if they're not working dogs, clearly this one was not a working dog. I would prefer not to have dog fur in my food. FYI this location violated health code regulations: "Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are allowed in restaurants, but they must remain on the floor, not on seats or tables. Health codes prohibit animals on furniture to prevent contamination." This whole environment of the restaurant and its unsanitary health violations makes me question how clean this restaurant is. Because if it's stuffy and terrible ventilation along with no air conditioning in the dining area how bad is it in the kitchen??? Food made with some sweat. Yum.

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    Bafang Dumpling - Signature Noodle!

    Bafang Dumpling

    4.0(182 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Yummy Potstickers and Dumplings!…read more I got the 12 Signature Potstickers, 12 Signature Dumplings, and 2 Corn Chowders. Both the Signature Potstickers and Signature Dumplings have the same filling so I'm assuming it's the same if you were to order the Kimchi version. The Signature filling has a good amount of meat and veggies. I prefer the Potstickers because I found the crunchy texture better suited with the filling. The Corn Chowder was okay, it had corn and pork in it. It was simple so there wasn't anything bad or good about it. The employees are very kind and helpful! I asked the employee in the front if he preferred the Signature or Kimchi, and he told me he recommended the Signature first to try it out. I am now interested in trying out the Kimchi version too. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. There is seating indoor and outdoors, there are water cups near the register, and a sauce station on the left side of the counter. There's Sesame Oil, Black Vinegar, Garlic Sauce, and Soy Sauce. I prefer Garlic Sauce the best! The restaurant also gets pretty cold so maybe bring a light jacket. When I went to the restaurant, there was only one person in line ahead of me, and most people seem to order take out. I would come here again to try out the noodles and the Kimchi potstickers!!

    Need something quick on a lunch break but still craving dumplings? Bafang Dumpling checks every…read morebox. The pork chop with braised beef belly rice is truly the best of both worlds -- crispy, golden pork chop layered over fluffy steamed rice that's soaked in the rich, buttery-savory goodness of braised pork belly. The cucumber salad and pickled mustard greens cut through everything with the perfect touch of freshness and tang. And it even comes with a free fountain drink? That's a win. Of course, I had to add the spicy wontons because when that craving hits, you answer it. They're juicy, flavorful, and bring just the right level of heat to keep things exciting. Service is impressively fast, the interior is cute and serene, and the team is incredibly courteous. Special shoutout to Enoch for making the visit even better. Quick, satisfying, and worth the stop every time.

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    Bafang Dumpling - Indoor seating area

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    Sam Woo Cafe - Steamed Rice Noodle Roll w/Shrimp

    Sam Woo Cafe

    4.3(958 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    as a certified dim sum lover, every dish from here really hit the spot! my friends and i came here…read morepretty hungry on a saturday afternoon, so we ordered a lot from the menu and left super stuffed! the restaurant gets pretty crowded fast, so beware of at least 30 mins - 1 hr of waiting during peak times. favorite dishes: - baked sweet custard bun: i loved how flakey the exterior was and how warm and sweet the custard filling was! one of my favorite bites from my meal! - steamed rice noodle roll w/ shrimp: this is my all time favorite dim sum dish, and sam woo does it really well! we ordered like 2 of these since they're a crowd favorite hehe - baked BBQ pork buns: i'm usually not the biggest fan of these because they tend to be too sweet, but i really enjoyed how these ones were more savory and not overly sweet! also the meat to bun ratio was really good! - pan fried turnip w/ sausage rice cakes: also one of my favorite dim sum dishes, and they executed it well! i liked pairing this with the fried rice too - salted fish & chicken fried rice: a really solid fried rice! i liked how the salted fish wasn't too salty or fishy, and it was a great protein to have with the fried rice. other dishes ordered, all classic ones and nothing bad to say about any of them! - chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce - baked egg custards - shrimp harrow - hong kong style sausage buns - pork & shrimp shiu mai we also got the sea salt cream green tea and it was alright, nothing special and the sea salt cream wasn't as salty as i would have liked. pretty refreshing still to have with the meal. overall, i really enjoyed my meal here! the food came out really fast after ordering. the servers were constantly running around but were still able to flag down easily. parking can get really busy since it is a super busy plaza, so you may need to park a little further and walk over. i think sam woo is definitely worth the crowd tho!

    The service staff seriously need better training. While clearing dishes, several plates were…read moredropped on the floor and shattered, sending pieces flying near customers, and nobody even apologized. Food was also brought out carelessly -- instead of placing it properly in the center of the table, it was almost tossed onto the side like they were in a hurry and didn't care. I really don't like spending money to be treated this way. Definitely not a place I would come back to. We had to call several times before anyone finally came over. I understand restaurants get busy, but customers are the reason employees get paid and receive tips too. No matter what kind of work it is, I think people should do it with a little more care and sincerity. The whole experience just felt disappointing.

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    Sam Woo Cafe - Modern ambience

    Modern ambience

    Sam Woo Cafe - Dumplings in chilli oil - Anne

    Dumplings in chilli oil - Anne

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    Boiling Point - taiwanese - Updated June 2026

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