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    3.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Rose L.

    Always have a blast here! Food is delicious and the vibes are good but the staff can be slow. The cleaner BP in South Bay and the owners are really nice. Would def come back again and again.

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    Arthur T.

    Standards were higher comparing this BP location to the Seattle locations (even the SJ one, which is ok) Came by Saturday evening around 7:30. Probably 2/3 empty. Comparing to Seattle ones, this one definitely lacks in service, speed, and attentiveness. Fully open, but staff had us in a squished table for 2. Then put another table at a bigger table (for 4) which was weird since I had requested it earlier and there were multiple tables open. Two of us ordered: beef hot soup $21.85 +$1 for scallion gravy rice which was good milk cream curry $21.85 no cream Green tea with boba $5.90, pricey end. Green tea is still good, but boba was mushy and cup was mostly ice. Lychee green tea $6.25 was average. Could've been better as I'm definitely familiar with a good BP experience. Cali locations need to pick it up. Parking in the lot is relatively easy.

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    Dianna W.

    This is. Taiwanese hot pot in the warm Spring Blvd area . It is a popular place for the locates . Each person an order your own personal hot pot . They have beef , lamb , seafood tofu , Korean style, Thai style , curry , Japanese miso , Taiwanese spicy hot pot , etc . I like that the hot pot is super hot with your choices f meat and sauces base. It comes with side dishes and vegetables with choice of one bowl of rice or vermicelli. Today is Wednesday night around 7:00 pm . The restaurant is full . It takes about one hour for the table to turn over . I order the seafood tofu hot pot . It has two giant shrimps , big piece of fish filet , clams , fish balls , imitated crab meat , cooked vegetables, mushrooms, soft and firm tofu , and some slices of pork . The broth is very tasty. A good place for a homely dinner.

    Frankie L.

    This was a standard hog pot spot. Food was good and service was good. Inside had a lot of seating and was dimly lit. A casual spot in an Asian plaza. We ordered two pots for three people and were pretty full.

    #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup
    Ryan C.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a hotpot fan so take my review with a grain of salt. I used to only eat the rice and pork appetizers here but this time I tried the Japanese Miso. I think the name is a little misleading in my opinion since although it's Japanese (or even the "Korean" one), it still just tastes Taiwanese. It's good enough to be honest, but I'm not sure it's worth the price... I wish they had a small option for all of the menu items but I'm not sure why the Japanese Miso has to be a large. I also upgraded to the new beefy tomato rice, and honestly I'd just stick to the scallion one. It was a bit salty so it was not my cup of tea. Again, I'm not the biggest fan of hotpot, so take my review with a grain of salt!

    #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup
    Faith C.

    Haven't been here in yeaaaarrrs. Thought it was fine. Boiling Point pros: - wintermelon tea option (typically places offer green or black) - big double sauce tray - solid meat quantity They use BEEF broth for all their bowls except veggie!! Most places (including Tasty Pot) use pork, I believe. Staff was nice and accommodating (':

    #5 Lamb Hot Soup
    Rony Q.

    Lamb hot soup was pretty decent. BP isn't usually my first pick because I'm not fan of the small portion of meat and the lack of heat control. If you're someone that likes convenience and variety, BP is probably your place, but if you like to have more control over what you want to eat, then ayce hot pot or something similar may be a better option for you.

    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup was so amazing
    Randy D.

    Stopped in for lunch having no idea what I was in for. Colleague swore it was good and said I had to try. Was so glad I did! You pick your boiling soup off the menu and your side and they bring to the table on a box with sterno. They light the fire and the soup gets hotter as you eat it. I got the no. 6 milk cream curry with rice as a side. Comes with a drink so I got The green tea. Soup was so delicious. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Only regret was I should have got noodles instead of rice. Ordered medium spice but didn't have any kick at all. My colleague got mild and it was very spicy so I think they mixed up the order a little. He was sweating and didn't finish! It's very industrial inside, spartan but clean Service was good, they checked in and eventually shut off my fire once my soup was at a roiling boil. Immediately looked for a place close to home to try again!

    Peter L.

    I m biased since mini hotpot is not my thing, the pots here are adequate, broth was bland imo, for instance the sour cabbage lamb pot i couldnt taste either ingredients in the broth. It was almost like putting the ingredients in hot water. The lamb & beef were descent quality Spicy fermented tofu ik, i prefer the changsha flavor

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    Shih Fa K.

    Came here and ordered two #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup, one spicy and one mild; #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup, and #11 Thai Flavor Hot Soup. I had a chance to try all four soups and here are my thoughts: the miso was refreshing, and it world be good if you're looking for something light. The Taiwanese Spicy is definitely spicy if that's what you are looking for, and Thai Flavor if you're in the mood for Tom Yum. Service is petty fast, and the ambiance is quiet.

    Business Hours 11AM - 10PM Daily
    Lloyd C.

    This location of Boiling Point is located in the Mission Square where the parking can definitely be challenging during peak hours. It's a decent sized lot but with so many popular restaurants and a supermarket sharing the same lot. We've only been here a handful of times as we go to the location in San Jose. Usually, my go tos are the... Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup: sweet milk cream combined with exotic curry spices and a pinch of sea salt with pork, corn, tempura, Napa, Vermicelli, sliced pork, seafood mushroom, Imitation crab stick, fish ball, fried tofu skin, potato, Chinese & String Bean. Lamb Hot Soup: Napa, Vermicelli, sliced lamb, seafood mushroom, Imitation crab stick, fish cake, fried tofu skin, pork blood, pickled mustard Greens, shimeji mushroom, clam, firm tofu, tempura, egg, green onions, cilantro. It used to be too loud and noisy inside, though, it's better now.

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    Ethan W.

    The menu has a decent variety of soups, meat quality and flavor is pretty good, and I love the personalized pot concept! It comes ready to eat but you can let the soup gradually boil Their fish tofu / cakes are very yummy too. Pricing is on the higher side relative to the meat quantity but it is a solid hot pot choice. The spice levels can sometimes be inconsistent (a little spicier than expected) They also give a compliment aiyu jelly drink at the end of your meal :)

    Stacey A.

    Oh, hot pot how I love thee. Yes, I absolutely eat hot pot in the middle of summer. I'm a big fan of Tasty Pot, but hands down, Boiling Point takes the crown. The meat quality is noticeably better, the rice portions are more generous, and their green tea? Incredible. The broth is rich and flavorful, the instant noodles are perfectly springy, and the fish cake and imitation crab are soft, chewy, and super yummy. The service is always fast and efficient--they're consistently on top of things. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming. One small tip: maybe avoid going right when they open. Occasionally, there's a faint sewer-like smell probably just one of the quirks of Fremont but it goes away quickly as the day goes on. All in all, it's a must-try. You're going to love it

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    Nice bowl of hot soup on a chilly day. The service was nice. Food always came out extremely hot and fresh.

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    the food was amazing and the service was amazing, especially from the trainee Don. I love this place and the vibe and I will be coming back!

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    Ask the Community - Boiling Point

    Are they reopened for indoor seating yet?

    I was there last weekend and they were not open for indoor seating.

    Does anyone know if they are opened during this shelter in place/coronavirus pandemic?

    Yes, they are open! M-F: 12:00-9:00pm Sat-Su: 12:00-9:30pm

    What do the birthday person get on the app?

    $10 off your order- expires in 9 days of your birthday. E.g birthday on 01/01 expires 01/09

    How come the menus no longer describe what's in each soup anymore in the small menu in the front? Like my mom is looking at house special and has to try and figure out what is in there by eyeballing the picture? Just sat down and normal menu has it

    I'm sure you can ask for the normal menu before you sit down to look at the description!

    Is this BP location open on Christmas?

    Hi Isabel, yes our Fremont location will be open 11am-11pm on Christmas Day.

    Does the food all come already in the pot or you throw it in yourself so everything won't be overcooked?

    It comes all in the pot already, they set the pot down in front of you then they light it. No substitutions.

    What kind of noodles can you order as a side?

    Hi Linda! We offer wok noodle, instant noodle, udon, and vermicelli.

    Is the birthday person free?

    No they don't do that here.

    Do they use MSG in their soup base?

    yes

    How much for kids?

    Same price

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    Chef Cho

    Chef Cho

    4.0
    (249 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Really great authentic chinese food here. I would come here simply for the stinky tofu that is hard…read moreto find here in the states. I also loved the wall with messages about their love for stinky tofu. I'm definitely one of those aficionados!! We ordered a lot of dishes and they were all yummy: *oyster pancake *3 cups flavored chicken & mushroom *stinky tofu *dumplings *pan fried buns *spicy intestines pot *beef pancake roll *sticky rice Would definitely be back for my stinky tofu & taiwanese food fix

    I had high hopes, as the Chinese bane of this restaurant is of the famous night market of my home…read moretown. I was not expecting great service as soon as we walked in. It was a bit unorganized and people walking around but not sure where to seat us. We finally got seated and had to wait a while and waved down people a few times to get out orders in. It is okay, I am here for the good, not the service after all. Right? I was disappointed. The oyster pancake was extremely fishy. The rice cake (well not really a cake but inverted sticky rice cup) was cold and where is the pork floss? The chicken rolls were decent, the best dish. I didn't try the fried intestines but was told there were okay. The stinky tofu not really stinky. I think it is because we are in the US and many restaurants stopped selling this due to complaints. I can take that but the dipping sauce was lacking with no garlic flavor. The other items were nothing to write home about. We were waiting for our stir fried seafood noodles and finally waved down someone only to find out it is out, but no one told us. So we ordered pork chop bento as we saw the next table had one and the portion was amazing. Well, someone must have eaten our order in the kitchen as ours was half of the size as what we saw from the other table. The decor was very simple and as with most Asian restaurant it was noisy. But I was there for the food so no problem. But the food didn't deliver.

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    Duan's Kitchen

    Duan's Kitchen

    4.0
    (185 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 Stumbled upon this restaurant because I was grabbing matcha nearby! Decided to stop by and check it out. Vibes were clean and casual but also had upscale decor elements. Wontons with Chili Oil Sauce: 5/5 No complaints! It hit the spot. Wontons had the perfect combo of shrimp and pork in each bit I took. Braised Beef Trio Noodle Soup with Handmade noodles: 4/5 Soup was okay, beef was tender, but the noodles were a bit al dente to my liking. I wish it had more sourness to the soup. Needs some pickled veggies. - Sauce for all the Braised items were a bit to salty. Braise Pork Intestine: 4/5 It was alright. Braise Beef Tripe: 3/5 This was veryyyy soft. Braised Egg: 3/5 The egg was overcooked. Braised Bean Curd: 2/5 Didn't realize this was taiwanese bean curd. I was thinking that this would be a thinner version.

    I came around 1:45pm on Saturday and didn't have to wait in line. Note that they have a lunch break…read morestarting at 2:30pm. My friends and I each got a beef noodle soup and a pork chop fried rice to share. We also split the century egg with tofu appetizer (15% off with entree order). Ironically enough, the fried rice was my favorite. It was seasoned really well, wasn't too oily, but had that wok aroma. The pork chop was also seasoned well and the meat was high quality. I got the beef shank noodle soup with flat noodles. I am a wider noodle type of gal, but I think I would go with the thin noodles next time. Those feel more inherently "correct" for a beef noodle soup dish. I got 3 decently sized pieces of meat. Meat was really tender. Overall a delicious experience. Definitely one of my favorite beef noodle soup spots in the bay. It was $18 for the beef shank noodle soup. A bit pricier but a decent amount of food.

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    Little Taipei Cafe

    Little Taipei Cafe

    3.3
    (263 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The Red Oil Wontons (chao shou) really packs flavor! The wontons are wonderfully savory and juicy…read moreinside. The dipping sauce punches your senses with chili oil, vinegar, and garlic. It is kind of spicy and clears your sinuses, so be ready with tissues or napkins! The peanuts and green onions on top provide good crunch and texture to the dish. Each wonton was decent sized, very filling overall. Side note - I like that they double wrapped the container, so it doesn't spill or leak. At the front counter, they have many boxes of apps and side dishes already made and ready to eat. This includes rice dumplings, radish cakes, meatballs (ba wan), rice rolls, poached chicken, pig ear, tofu skin, braised wheat gluten, steamed buns, cucumbers, and black fungus. So convenient to just quickly select some to eat immediately. You can also order fresh hot food from their large menu. They're always busy with long lines, however their service is fast so you don't have to wait long. Most people take their food to go, but there are a few tables inside for dine in too. Very casual environment, kind of a hole in the wall place. It is in the middle of a large shopping center next to Osaka Marketplace with many parking spots. I will be back to try their premade foods!

    In a large plaza surrounded by other fancier eateries, Little Taipei can be considered a hole in…read morethe wall, not for its size, but for its lack of decor or ambiance. We came here before picking up an order of buns from Pineapple King nearby (see my other review) and wanted to grab lunch before a long drive back to LA. Inside, there are some tables pushed against the walls. Seems like there are a lot of regular customers lined up to order their steamed buns and leek pies. We got just a couple of dishes: spicy fish, ja jiang mein and a few leek pies (they sell them 3 in an order) the spicy fish had the perfect amount of mild heat and went well with steamed rice. The Ja Jiang mein was not bad, but didn't have that extra umami I had in other places. The leek pies were delicious. Service wasn't bad. Most of the staff were in the kitchen and only one lady worked the front, taking care of the ones lined up for the steamed buns and table service. Though there was no decor, the tables were placed in awkward areas, and we had to wait for service sometimes, it was a decent last meal before leaving Fremont to come back home.

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    Taiwan Cafe

    Taiwan Cafe

    3.8
    (484 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I love Taiwanese food, and this restaurant is pretty good. I always love Taiwanese ground pork rice…read moreso that was great. The tofu went pretty hard as well. I expected a dissent kind of Taiwanese sausage but that's on me for not knowing the menu. Service was good. There was plenty of space on a weekday night. The decor is nice, maybe a bit darker than I expected (dark feels like a fancy restaurant), but there were fun decorations. Were some boxes on a table but I didn't mind.

    Food is okay, but very rude service. There's nothing wrong…read moreabout the food, but no highlight either. I like the sauce more than pork feet itself. However, I experienced very rude service. A waiter told me they don't take credit cards when I was trying to pay. I was like, okay, maybe I should have done more research before I went there. So I tried to talk to him to see if there's any other options, like Zelle or Venmo, or maybe I can go to a nearby ATM and get some cash. He ignored me and did not respond, and left. I walked around, was finally able to get a waitress who was willing to talk to me. I explained that I didn't know they only took cash and I wonder if I can pay through other ways. She pointed at the wall and told me "it says on the wall", sounding like blaming me for not getting cash ready. Yes, maybe I should have read all the signs on the wall, but I really don't enjoy being blamed when I did nothing wrong. Assuming credit cards as one of the payment methods is not my fault, just how the society works. Anyway, I was able to pay them via Venmo, but I did not enjoy the experience at all.

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    Bing's Dumpling

    Bing's Dumpling

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    My kid loves this spot They are very clean and home made…read more Super nice and good! Service is great Food is amazing

    Look, I've been seeing this place get pooped on since they reopened. I differ from the harsher…read morereviews... Keep in mind, this place is in a soft opening phase. They just reopened. The staff and I think the kitchen is different now, and the food is different. The kid serving us seemed like the owners son. This place looked staffed by the owner and spouse, and our server looked about 16 and clearly wanted to be elsewhere. OK, maybe he doesn't know his stuff, and maybe he's got work to do. Maybe he's never seen great customer service, but this place got a little busy before we left, and honestly, they looked in the weeds, and acted like it. My first day as a server way back in whenever, I was at On the Border in Milpitas and I spilled a tray full of cokes on a dude. I tend to give a lot of leeway. No, this is not the Bings Dumplings we knew. I posted a snap of the Beef Noodle soup. The wife didn't love the noodles; they had too much sogginess and no really texture to them. The broth seemed rushed and there wasn't much depth of flavor. I've had worse. The torn cabbage was pretty good. The new chefs are putting some numbing spicy into the dishes so there was a nice heat that I enjoyed. For me though this dish is always better with some chopped up pork belly which holds a bit of sweet and sourness, and really adds to the dish. I actually enjoyed the cabbage salad and it had good flavor and depth, just not a lot of heat. I loved Mingles Mangos version, but they closed. The Zhajiangmian (looked it up), seemed to be up to my kids' standards, so no complaints. Look, give them time to grow. Give them time to establish their menu and I think they'll be a perfectly repeatable restaurant. I don't know if they'll ever achieve the status of the original, and I'm really sad it's gone now. But this place wasn't bad; we'll go back in a month or so to see how they are doing and how the food has progressed.

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    Inside. You can see the open kitchen.
    Inside. You can see the open kitchen.
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    Inside looking towards the back and payment register.

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