Boiling Point is always amazing and never disappoints. Their Rose Milky hot soup is my new go-to -- it's rich, comforting, and perfect when you want something a little different. I also love their Beef and Japanese Miso soups, which have been longtime favorites. We also love their garlic pork appetizer! It's especially perfect on a cold, rainy day -- nothing beats having a hot, bubbling pot in front of you. One tip: make sure to go ahead of time and put your name down on their tablet, especially on weekends, because it can get busy. Overall, consistently great food and definitely a spot I keep coming back to! read more

Boiling Point - #10 Rose Milky Hot Soup and #9 Japanese Miso Hot Soup with garlic pork appetizer - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

They had a free tomato beef topping with rice for Lunar New Year, which was a nice touch. I got the Spicy Szechuan bowl and it is actually spicy. Not fake spicy. It hurts. If you don't have a high tolerance, be careful. Flavor was great though, bold, numbing, and satisfying. Milk teas were bland and forgettable. Service Very transactional. Not rude, just straight to the point. Ambiance Casual, functional hot pot spot. Good for a quick, fiery meal. read more

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Always a solid spot when I'm craving hot soup. I ordered the beef soup (mild) with extra beef and it hit the spot. I always ask for less cabbage because sometimes they load it up and there's barely any meat -- especially if you're paying for extra beef. Their garlic sauce is so good and perfect for dipping the skin tofu (which I always order extra). The broth itself is flavorful and comforting every time. The only downside is the service. The workers aren't very friendly and don't really greet or check up on customers. We usually have to raise our hands just to get noticed if we need something. It doesn't ruin the food, but it definitely affects the overall experience. Would still come back for the soup though. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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When I have a cold or come back from a trip, beef is always the flavor I crave the most. It's definitely my favorite menu item.

Love the fact they have individual pots and let you order drinks from Jin Tea Shop next door! Their pots are a little pricey, but honestly do make sense for the fact they are individual pots. They are also secretly big in my opinion. Would go back! read more

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

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This is my favorite Boiling Point in the SGV. Before COVID, there was always a long line, but nowadays it's not as bad. I used to really love coming here for their brown rice, which was more like a mixed-grain rice to me. Unfortunately, they got rid of it some time ago, which was a bummer. This Boiling Point is probably the smallest location you'll find. The tables are very close together, making it uncomfortable to sit here--you're only about half an arm's length away from the next table. It definitely feels cramped inside. I came here with a friend to take advantage of a deal where you get a free drink and appetizer for completing a survey at the end of the meal. However, the deal was limited to one use per table. We ordered our hot pots, a pork belly in garlic sauce as the appetizer, and an Assam oolong tea. Because the table was so small, fitting everything we ordered felt like a game of Tetris. The tea at 50% sweetness tasted a bit light. The garlic pork belly, however, was actually good, and the hot pots were tasty as usual. The staff members were patient in answering my questions about the deal and were generally attentive to our needs. Parking is usually easy, as there's a parking lot across the street about half a block away. Because of its proximity to my home and the quality of the food, I tend to overlook the space issue and continue coming back to this Boiling Point. read more

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food was just as delicious as i remember! it had been a fat minute since i've had boiling point but it was very satisfying and soothing to have post-work hours. service could've been better and that's the reason why im giving them 4 stars read more

Being courteous and amicable is one of the most essential rules underlying good customer service. Always welcome customers with a smile and a respectful demeanour. Food came out fast and tasted great! Good job boiling point Pasadena. read more

Boiling Point - #4 Beef Hot Soup Something warm and comforting and spicy and bold. - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came back after a couple years to celebrate my partner's birthday. When it is your birthday, show them your ID for a free medium pot (options 1-7) and a medium drink! No strings attached like signing up for a reward programs so it's very generous and for that alone, I plan to be back again! He got the Beef and this time I bought the Thai Tomato and asked for flaming spicy. The pots are filled passed the brim with toppings in the broth. They come out piping out, and it's the affordable meal where you'll likely get two (or three) meals out of it with the leftovers. I really liked the tanginess of the Thai bowl and the more the merrier of tomatoes for me. We also got a side of the spicy cumin lamb, but I would personally skip next time. The 'mini wok in a box' is more than enough! read more

What We Ordered: #4 Beef Hot Pot $22.73 This is our go-to order at Boiling Point. I wasn't in the mood, but my wife always wants it. Happy wife, happy life, right?! We split one Beef Hot Pot for the three of us, and it was plenty. My wife and son were full, but I was saving room for pizza. It didn't make sense to order two pots. We got our money's worth! We came here specifically because it's a concept location. It was similar to other Boiling Points, but the service was great. At our usual location in MPK, we have to flag down servers. The servers here were attentive and nice! This location is called a concept because they have a tea shop next door. You can order drinks from your server, which is a perk. Another perk is the complimentary seaweed dish and the free drink shot when you pay. We really enjoyed this Boiling Point and would definitely return! read more

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Never misses. The broth is packed with flavor, rich, and perfectly seasoned comfort food at its finest. Ingredients are always fresh, portions are solid, and everything comes out hot and satisfying. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it's busy, which I appreciate. This is my go-to spot when I want something warming, flavorful, and consistently good. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving hot pot done right. read more

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This is my umpteenth time visiting Boiling Point and they never disappoint. Yesterday was unusual as the fire alarm in the condos above were going off, but the restaurant was still open for business. The fire department finally arrived and we had a great experience. For two people we orders the miso with extra beef! It was enough for two people...They even come around to add more broth to your hot pot. BE CAREFUL: Broth is very hot! Ambiance 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Service 10/10 Good 10/10 Bathrooms 9/10 Value 10/0 Will I return? Absolutely read more

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My friends claimed this location is the BEST out of all the Boiling Point locations and I can finally see why. I got seafood and both of my friends got the Taiwanese spicy. It was very tasty and I can see why it's better than their other locations. They also gave some kind of seaweed appetizer while we waited for our food. We came at the right time, around 4:30pm on a Sunday, so we got a table right away. Service was fast. We all decided this will be our stop after every backpacking trip from now on! read more

Boiling Point - #2 Seafood & Tofu Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The perfect lunch after an eventful morning! We came here to eat lunch on a hot day and was pleasantly surprised with the nice AC and good food. We both ordered beef soups and were planning on giving the kid some too. Our waitress surprised us with a complimentary udon noodle soup with bok choy! We still shared some of our yummy beef and fish cakes though. Since we came for lunch, we also got two free drinks included (winter melon juice or roasted oolong tea). We decided to upgrade for just $2.50 for a full tea from Jin next door! As this is one of our favorite boba spots in pasadena, we thought the $5 total for two drinks was a total STEAL! Overall this place is well maintained and run. Come for lunch and stay for yummy soup, free drinks, and complimentary chia seed dessert! read more

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It's that boiling point taste we all know and love (individual hot pots, taiwanese style, meat and seafood options. range of soup flavors with pretty spicy available - summary for those who are new to bp.) what's not to like? Great thing about this location is you can order from the neighboring Jin Tea from your table and that is a high quality boba and tea place. Excellent drinks. Service was good and restaurant was clean. No wait on a Saturday dinner although the restaurant was about 3/4 full. Found street parking fairly easily a couple blocks away. read more

Good soup to have in the area, especially if you had a small meal before. I highly suggest that you get something mild, because you can always make it spicier later. Service was slow, but I won't put it against the waiters because it seemed that most were new. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this franchise and all things hotpot. My favorite pot at boiling point is the beef pot, but the individual hot pots allow everyone at the table to eat their favorite things. You can customize your order by choosing a select pot, your spice level, and whether you want vermicelli or rice as a side. There's also a small complimentary seaweed appetizer at this specific location, which was a tasty treat! I'd recommend eating here at lunch because they offer free green tea for lunch orders. This location had very attentive staff. We got our food quickly and didn't have to wait long. The interior was cozy and casual, while also offering boba drinks from the next door shop. read more

Boiling Point - Beef pot with hot spicy level - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Out of all the Boiling Point locations I've been to - and I've been to quite a few - the Pasadena location is by far the best! The service here is excellent! Every employee is fast, friendly, and really attentive, which made the experience even better than any other location. The food was delicious as always and I highly recommend the beef soup (medium spicy) and the winter melon drink! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love hot pots and whenever I want something that I don't have to the all the cooking I go to boiling point. Everything's so tasty. The broths are all good but I tend to go towards tomato or spicy ones. Looks like a lot of food for one person but I would say it's the perfect amount. read more

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This was probably my third time having hot pot. I'm generally not a fan of food with a lot of spices, but this place's hot pots weren't overly spiced and were still full of flavor. We shared a milk curry cream and a Taiwanese spicy between the two of us. The Taiwanese spicy only comes in a flaming level, and I had a hard time with it -- it's no joke. There were plenty of toppings inside, so we left feeling full. I'd give it 4.5 stars, but the service was below average. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I come to this location often with my wife. Yes it is a busier location and street parking only. It doesn't bother me much. I just want to express how friendly the staffs are and they are very helpful. Food is consistently decent and one pot normally will fill one person. I usually order noodles or extra proteins in the side. It's a bit pricey but it's a great spot for sudden hotpot craving. The restaurant is clean and we always feel comfortable eating there. read more

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

The food was ok, I prefer the hotpot where you cook it by yourself rather than all in one pot. We all got the beef pot. Service was only ok as well - they weren't that attentive and we had to ask for water a couple of times. Both my partner and I had a stomachache afterwards and I don't think it was a coincidence. read more

I've loved Boiling Point ever since this spot opened in Pasadena, but the quality has really dropped over the years. It's not just the portion sizes--overall execution feels different now. The food doesn't taste as good as it used to, and even the presentation has taken a hit. Service has also become a recurring issue. There never seems to be enough staff to cover the dining room, and when there is staff, there's no sense of teamwork or urgency. On our most recent visit, we sat for almost ten minutes without anyone helping us. The restaurant was practically empty--maybe five other diners total--yet one server kept telling us he'd be "right with us," while another walked by multiple times saying "someone will help you soon." Meanwhile, we had been ready to order for a long time. The female server who eventually approached us was shockingly rude, which was such a major turn-off on top of everything else. The overall environment hasn't fared much better. The floors feel sticky and greasy, the chairs are uncomfortable, and the space just doesn't have the clean, inviting atmosphere it once did. It honestly makes me sad to say all this because I genuinely love Boiling Point--this location just isn't what it used to be. I might start visiting other branches instead, like the one in San Gabriel. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been going to this style of restaurants for years now, today is the first day in a long time coming back. Here's my interaction: Me: I can't eat the fish tofu, can I sub it with frozen tofu instead? Waiter: No, you can only remove items and order them as an add on. Me: Okay, could I have frozen tofu as an add on and in the pot? Waiter: No, we can only bring it out as a side dish, not in the pot, but we will be sure to charge you for the frozen tofu. Wha? read more

Boiling Point - Frozen tofu that they refuse to cook it with the hotpot - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Sister had two Boiling Point vouchers, so we chose to eat at the Pasadena location for lunch. The place is relatively vacant, with few customers. I offered the coupons to the server to see if we could use them, so this is a voucher for free cold dish items. My sisters and I ordered the BP Classic, Seafood & Tofu, and Korean Bean Paste Pots. We wanted Very Vermicelli instead of rice. The server gave us three bowls of rice, and I informed her that we chose the Very Vermicelli. The server dumps the rice to the rice cooker and serves us the Very Vermicelli. We received two free cold dishes, which were frozen and still tasted like ice inside the vegetables, which was not very pleasant. When our three pots arrived at our table, I couldn't believe they were so small and cost between $22 and $23 per pot... Although the soup has nice flavors, I believe it is too costly. If I had known how small the pots were, we could have paid a few more dollars for an all-you-can-eat hot pot meal somewhere else. The bill came up to $77 for three pots. Not worth the money. read more

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My husband and I had lunch at boiling point and as always, the soup was tasty. I had the creamy soup with garlic pork belly. They are a good combination to try. Don't forget to also try their seaweed appetizer. read more

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I feel like the taiwanese spicy isn't as spicy anymore. Did my tolerance go up or is it not spicy? I guess we will never know. The service is a hit or miss here. But I haven't had an awful service experience. Sometimes the waiters have a bad day, and that's okay because the food makes up for it! I always either get Beef or Taiwanese Spicy. Plus their winter melon tea always goes well with the food! I like that at this location, you can also order from jin tea next door. read more

Boiling Point - #8 Taiwanese Spicy Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

For about $24 for a pot, their portions are shareable for SO and I. We usually get the Taiwanese or Beef, Medium Spicy with a Lamb Meat Lover upgrade for ~$5. I prefer the extra spicy tho. We crave this every now and then and it usually hits the spot, but most recently on a Friday night, it was aight. The broth was mid and the cabbage ends had a bitter aftertaste?? Sauce is good, and they now have a citrusy yuzu-like sauce instead of the powder. The complimentary seaweed appetizer is nice, and so is their QQ jelly yum. Relatively quick service. read more

Boiling Point - Beef with meat lover ($23.94 + $5.5ish) - was aight. Cabbage kinda bitter 2/28 - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was my first time here and my experience was great ! Service was amazing though the wait was kinda long since it was a rainy day. Food was great, the portion size was very generous for what you're paying since they provide unlimited broth and lots of stuff in the hot pot. Ambiance was nice and bright. Wouldn't mind returning here again ! read more

Boiling Point - #11 Thai Flavor Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Boiling point never disappoints! I love their flavorful broth that gets soaked up by the rice and vermicelli noodles. Their generous portions of meat are great but the quality is just okay. My friend got the Taiwanese spicy which was spicy and had a deep flavor and I got the classic beef. For 20 dollars it's still really great but some AYCE shabu places charge just a bit more for basically the same or better quality. I still love BP. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy and beef - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

BP finally has an option to do a different meat or add meat to the pot. I love their mushroom veggie pot which is all vegetables with mushrooms and one cube of tofu. It is now perfect With the option to add meat (beef, lamb, pork, or pork belly). You can also pick between vegetable broth or beef broth. Closest Parking is the school house garage on green st. First 2 hours is $1. read more

Boiling Point - Meat upgrade / meat exchange - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Boiling point was very on point! My friend liked it so much that we came back the next day again! I got BP classic (non-spicy) and I like how you can choose the spice level. There's a great balance of veggies and meat in the pot and I love the satay soup base that comes with the classic. The pot comes with rice and you can upgrade to get either beef rice or rice with scallion and gravy (both of which are delicious)! They are also running a lunch promo right now with free tea (upgrade options available as well). Service was attentive and very conveniently located! read more

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I'd give this place a 3.5, but I rounded up. It's located on Green Street and Fair Oaks Ave. They have a small bench outside for patrons who are waiting for a table, but it seems they prefer for those waiting to wait outside. It was a pretty cold night and we had little kiddos with us. They do not take reservations here. We had a party of 15 and waited about 25 minutes give or take .. our party had to be split into two tables at opposite ends of the restaurant. There was a lot of staff but they seemed pretty busy. We came in about 2 hours before close and unfortunately a lot of their options were sold out. For any non red meat eaters, just a heads up that their seafood pot does have beef in it. Two of the flavors we wanted were already sold out and the staff had difficulty recommending similar alternatives. The soups that the table tried (beef and seafood) were enjoyed by those that ordered. Might try coming again earlier in the day, but am in no rush to come back. read more

Great service here with excellent food. Good for groups and for fun celebrations. Maybe a longer wait during busy times. read more

After my friend and I wrapped up our Pilates workout on a chilly day, we were seriously craving something warm and comforting - and Boiling Point was calling our name! I ordered the Taiwanese Spicy Flavor Pot, and it was exactly what I needed. This bowl was loaded with goodies: mushroom, fuzhou fish balls, rice balls, tofu skin, cabbage, clams, even my favorite pork blood rice cake...the list goes on! Each bite was a little adventure, and with the dipping sauce pairings, it was even more delicious. Lucky for my friend and me, it was a special promo day, so we scored a BOGO deal on desserts. We split the brown sugar tofu pudding and the brown sugar grass jelly; both were great! Not too sweet, and lots of toppings, which I love. It was a refreshing end to our hot pot meal. I'm so glad our server reminded us of this BOGO deal - they were also so sweet. This Boiling Point Concept is slightly different from other Boiling Point locations I've been to. They are connected with their neighboring tea shop, Jin Tea Shop, so we can order Jin's tea while dining at Boiling Point. To me, this concept makes it all the more merrier because I already loved Jin Tea Shop for their High Mountain Oolong Tea. If you're looking to warm up on a cold day with something cozy, Boiling Point Concept is where it's at! read more

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Didn't know the difference between this "concept" and regular boiling point. I think the big thing is that they have a lot of tea drinks as well as some other items not on the regular menu. The hotpots are the same as regular BP though. I got the milk creamy curry pot and it was good. I got flaming spicy and felt it wasn't bad at least to me. I always love BP and I feel this spot is better than many others that I've been to. They also give complimentary sea weed side dish which is a pretty cool addition. Service was good and attentive as they refilled my water often. I came on Friday around 7:30 and there was a small 15 minute or so line. Turnaround was quick so not too bad. Parking - Many lots nearby that are $1 for the first two hours. read more

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My first time at BP was in 2022 This shot was much better in my memory. Hotpot places are definitely popular when the temperature dropped. I got the beef medium spice level. It was very hot both the temperature and the flavor. This spot serves pre-made sets. No dipping or cooking needed. I would recommend this place for someone who never had hotpot before but there are more options out there that would a better hotpot experience. However, 9/10 for the ambience and services. p.s. upgraded rice was not worth it read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm not even sure where to start with this location. I say this because I have been to the location in arcadia and its been great. Unfortunately i dont think i will ever be coming back to the pasadena location to be honest. The experience was awful. The food was good. It was fine but the staff being so disorganized was really upsetting. We first get seated and then all of the sudden within a few minutes the staff is scrambling trying to bring other peoples orders to our table and we told them 3 times we did not order that and that we havent even gotten out orders in. Mind you there was at least 2-3 different staff members coming to our table giving us something that we didnt order. Finally someone takes our order. It was not rushed at all but somehow the staff forgot to put in the order for one of our teas.... We try to approach another staff member but she couldnt even be bothered to help. We later approach another staff member and he finally helps us and gets us the tea that was missed. Then we get our soups that we ordered but then they come with an extra item of something AGAIN...we did not order... but somehow that incorrect item gets inputted into the system and pops up on our bill. It was not crazy busy in the restaurant AT ALL. I felt as if we were in a restaurant with a bunch of staff members that had dementia. It was not fun. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Good spot for quick, no-share custom hot pot. Solid ingredients, lots of options, flavors are authentic, and service is kind though often busy. Place is cute and lively, often packed. I like the curry hotpot which is more south Asian than Japanese curry inspired, as it's something you don't see often in hotpot spots. The lamb was good quality and fresh. Large servings abound and great for day two leftovers. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I used to love coming to this location here and there when I wanted single serving hot pot. The service is also not great, instead of saying "last call is at 8:30", we were just told "we close at 9 so you better order and eat fast". We did end up ordering all in one go and leaving exactly at 9 to be mindful of the staff, but that's just not the way to communicate imo. But after my most recent visit I got really bad food poisoning that I'm still recovering from. I'm afraid I won't be back after that. read more