Boiling Point

2 years ago

This is the second time I have Boiling Point and let me say that the second time was definitely better than the first. My boyfriend and I decided to go on Friday for dinner. We joined the waitlist and to our surprise waited no more than 15 minutes. We were then seated and told to scan the QR code for the menu. They asked for drinks and we responded that water was fine. This time around I ordered the Korean base soup (mild. The thing I love about Boiling Point is that my food is hot the whole time. You can also request more broth. I don't know if the serving was bigger than usual but I did take longer than usual to finish my food. Not that it's a complain lol. I asked for rice as a side but was bummed that they were all out of their beef bowl. I do have to try that. If you're looking to a nice place to hang out and eat good food. Go to Boiling Point. The highlight is their sauces. I did a mixture of the chili and soy sauce. Totally a hit combination. read more

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Jessie W.

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1 year ago

Food and service is good. But it is overpriced. About $20 per person for lunch. The parking lot is small and it's hard to find a parking spot. read more

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Holy B's ..

1 year ago

We've been coming here every other week and somehow haven't written a review until now. So here it goes. First off, the food is always bussin--seriously, it's never missed. We always hit up Boiling Point during lunch hours (open-3pm) because free drinks (green tea or black tea) are the real MVP. We both get the beef pot (mild). One of us is a scallion rice fan (10/10) and the other is all about the vermicelli (10/10). The vermicelli starts out dry,but don't worry--it's like a fun little science experiment because you cook it yourself in the pot. It's like DIY dinner! We are not ashamed to say we ALWAYS ask for more soup. Like, who doesn't want more of that liquid gold? 4 stars only because sometimes you feel a bit rushed to finish your food. Parking kind of sucks but there's street parking and the parking lot is small. read more

Boiling Point - Scallion rice extra charge like 1$ I think... - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Sunny L.

6 months ago

Good food. Only 15 min wait during Christmas Eve lunchtime but it was a rainy day. I got the Thai Flavor and it was really good. Also used a promotion code found on social media and got a free drink and appetizer. read more

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Ren N.

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2 years ago

I'm so glad after the pandemic boiling point is back! First became exposed to this on a visit to socal years ago. Fell in love with the affordable concept of having your own hot pot with the things you like to eat in it. It was only $13 a pot and a side of rise. So much food I had to take it to go. Fast forward many many years later came back to socal and found multiple locations in and around the area, came to this place. Now each hot pot starts at $19 and up. We got a large pot to share. The sauces were great. Rice was fresh and chewy. The place is small, wait time can range from 15 min to an hour. Excellent customer service, will definitely come back again! read more

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A friend ordered the Hot Beef dish for me. It was a big serving! The broth was non-spicy and there was an extra bowl of vermicelli on the side. This bowl had a lot of sliced beef, tofu, corn, Napa, seafood mushroom, pork meatball, tomato, fish cake (that has IBP on it), imitation crab, fried tofu skin, green onions and cilantro. It was overall delicious and filling, but the broth needed more flavor. I have been to the Gardena location many years ago and hope to try the SGV location soon! read more

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June C.

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5 months ago

The food is good. Very comforting. Soup flavor is good. I like getting the beef pot. Spicy could be a little hot so be careful.

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Nhu N.

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2 years ago

Boiling point is my go to soup place and this place is close to family so we always eat out here! Prices have gone up since we first started coming but the portions are still worth the price ! The restaraunt is clean and there is a wait for large parties. Unfortunately they don't allow waitlisting online so come early if you have a large party. The service is alright they don't check in as often as I would like especially for water and napkins and the flame. Overall I love coming here and will be back! read more

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Magda N.

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3 years ago

Not super happy with this new bp location. We called in to pickup order. We had to repeat our order multiple times. The lady on the phone repeated to check our order and it was like wrong 3x. And guess what, we got some stuff wrong anyway. Parking is a little tight. But that's expected even from the previous shop here. Food gave us diarrhea that day. Wasn't even spicy. read more

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Joann V.

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3 years ago

3.4 stars Original location was on Valley, then they moved to this location. This place is smaller and the parking is even more limited, so I think that will be a major pain point. The space is also smaller than the original location. Otherwise, food remains just as good when the weather is cold. My favorite has always been spicy beef with vermicelli. The portion is a good size for about $16-20. Service is ok. read more

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Katelyn K.

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3 years ago

I went to the original location and saw a sign that they moved. It wasn't too far from the old location. At the new location parking lot is much smaller. It was full but I found parking on the street and walk over. The new location is smaller but brighter. There is a kiosk machine outside so be sure to get your table number. I kind of miss the old location. It has a vibe to it. Some may think this location is more convenient. read more

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Karissa C.

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2 years ago

Stopped by on a Saturday for dinner, waited around 15-20 minutes. Quality at this location has unfortunately decreased compared to other locations. I ordered #3, which came with a heaping amount of veggies and the broth was lacking flavors other than an overpowering amount of gochujang (?) Service was quick and attentive though. Not sure if I would come back, I don't think the food makes up for the price increase. read more

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Devin L.

1 year ago

I don't understand the low ratings for this place. The soup options are solid, and the quality of the meat is relatively good for the price. The service is consistently great, even when it gets busy on the weekends. I also appreciate that they source their own tea for the drinks--highly recommend the green milk tea! read more

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Grace L.

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The new Boiling Point opened up at the old location that used to be A+ Tea House. I saw on BP's Instagram that they were doing a limited time offer of a mutton hot pot so I wanted to go there and try it. First of all, this place has a parking lot right next door, which is good. Street parking was not a problem either. It's a Saturday and there were a lot of people waiting outside already. I actually walked inside the restaurant to look for a waiting list but they directed me outside to a tablet that let you put in your phone number on the waiting list. Then you could sit on the benches outside and wait. In the winter, waiting outside for around 30 minutes is not enjoyable. (I actually got a cold after this visit which was not that pleasant.) Inside, there's actually a lot of space in the middle, and I didn't understand why they didn't add more tables. I guess they rearranged some tables for bigger parties. My friend and I both ordered the mutton hot pot, and we also ordered an appetizer called Holy Cow, which is a combination. I could not believe the value of this appetizer. For $8, there were just a few pieces of pig's ear and stewed beef. It's more like a small snack. I commented on this ridiculous portion size considering the price, and the server boy only apologized. Nothing much he could do. I couldn't believe this rip-off! Do not order this appetizer! The whole thing is smaller than the size of a lady's palm. The mutton hot pot itself was fine. It wasn't what I was expecting, but it's still fine. The soup base was very herbal. There are only a little bit of greens on top and lots of vermicelli at the bottom. I think the value of this is not as good compared to the other hot pots on the regular menu. I would rather get the regular items on the menu than this limited time offer. Overall, I would give this place a 2.5-star rating, but since I couldn't, I'll round it up to be nice, as I did like this place before. It's just that the value of their hot pots were eaten away by inflation and it's actually expensive to eat here now. And the appetizer size is definitely a rip off! read more

Boiling Point - Limited Time offer: Mutton hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Tyler T.

1 year ago

Spicy Taiwan hot pot must try every time I'm back to SGV area!! Sometimes you have to wait if you went on the weekend. read more

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Mika C.

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2 years ago

I came here on my birthday to claim my free hot pot and GOT IT! I came a little too late to take advantage of their free drink during lunch hours (ends at 3PM) but this is the best bday freebie out there! The wait at this location is pretty intense. We went on New Years Day and waited about 40 minutes. It's a pretty small venue so there were only so many seats already. I got the beef hot pot and really liked it. They give so much for each portion and it's packed with flavors and ingredients. This isn't the best hot pot I've had, especially in SGV, but it's still a solid spot and the birthday incentive in itself makes it all worth it. read more

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Michelle H.

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2 years ago

Love this place, as it is my go to. I will say I am quite disappointed in the lack of other veggies now that there is more meet. I love the service and they are doing a deal where people born in 04 a free drink which is great ! read more

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Cindy Z.

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Boiling Point will forever be a favorite of mine. I was excited that they opened a location even closer to me than the original SG location. Unfortunately, this location is much smaller, so the wait time is even longer. On a Sunday at 2pm, we still had to wait over half an hour for a party of 4. There was always a constant crowd of people waiting for a table, so it stays busy. Luckily, we got seated before 3pm for the lunch price, which is cheaper and comes with a free tea. My go-to is usually the House Special or Beef Hot Pot ($16.23), but decided to get the Taiwanese Spicy ($20.81) this time since I was feeling extra hungry. This is one of their larger pots, which came with a lot of pork blood --my favorite! It only comes in the spiciest level too, but hits the perfect level when you add extra broth to it. Honestly, the best part about Boiling Point is their sauce. I'm obsessed with the spicy garlic bean paste, which is the best sauce to go with hot pot. I used to buy jars of these for home. Maybe since they are newly opened, service is kind of slow and lacking. But this is still one of my favorite spots, so I'll sure be back. read more

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Wendy G.

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My friend and I were supposed to meet at the previous location. Luckily, she was redirected for a staff to go to this location for dine-in. The place is alot smaller with roughly 10 tables. The service here is somewhat okay. It is harder to get service attention here because of the tall barrier. So, you gotta try a bit hard just to grab a staff attention. Food: it's a bit inconsistent. We both order beef wihh noodle and green tea. I got the mild while my friend got medium. Her pot appears to have less amount compared to mine. read more

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Ann M.

8 months ago

It's so nice to be local to San Gabriel Boiling Point. We came at 5, easy to find a parking spot. The restaurant almost full and by the time we leave there was long line outside! Good food, good service, good ambience. Highly recommended read more

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W Y.

5 months ago

Food is a hodge podge of small amount of whatever laying around in the kitchen, horrible assembly of so called seafood hot pot (3 tiny clams, a single shrimp, etc etc). It is expensive relative to its contents. It's just hype in marketing. We won't be back. read more

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Vivi D.

9 months ago

My family always comes here for birthdays because they give you a free meal on your birthday if you show your ID. Their beef pot is great if you want something simple. There are sauces on the table for you to use. Their garlic bean paste sauce is the best. They give everyone at the table a jelly snack at the end. read more

Boiling Point - Beef pot - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Jennifer W.

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2 years ago

This new location has become my favorite of all the ones in the area. There is a private lot, albeit small, but I have yet to run into issues snagging a spot. The food is consistent with other locations so nothing new to add but what makes this place stand out is the service. It's being managed by younger staff and they have always been incredibly efficient, friendly (yes, I said it!), and patient. Regardless if there is no wait, please punch in your table request in their digital queue, it's right outside their doors. read more

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Benson L.

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1 year ago

Great hot pot. House special is bomb. That tomato is good. The sauce is yummy. Very good Taiwan I love it. Great location nice service great hot pot. Try everything it is good the best house special and Thai pot. Highly recommend. read more

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Ailiz N.

2 years ago

I love boiling point! This will be my #1 favorite hot pot place ever. I always come here during the lunch special because it's so worth it! But this is one of the smaller and newer locations so I feel like other Boiling Point locations taste better. Food/Drinks: I always go during their lunch special which is everyday from 11am - 3pm, even on weekends. You get a free black or green tea with your hot pot order and the price is really worth it. My go to order is the Beef Mild with rice. Now there's a new permanent deal where orders come with double meat portions and unlimited rice. A tip for the sauce is to do 3 or 4 scoops of the garlic bean paste and 2 scoops of the garlic soy sauce, it's perfect! I also really like their Honey Green Milk Tea boba, it's in par with the one at Sharetea for me. Ambiance: This location is pretty small compared to the other Boiling Point locations I've been to. Hot pot takes awhile to eat too so the wait can be up to an hour or so. I like to go right before the restaurant opens so I can be the first round of people to eat and don't wait too long. You can also go at the times between the lunch rush or dinner rush so its less crowded. Parking: Located in a little plaza. Gets crowded depending on the time that you go. read more

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Let G.

1 year ago

Updated reviews. Big fan of bp. The staffs here are great. Sadly, every time I see a gift card promo offer, my worst fear follows, and that is price increased. Bp adjusted the price so often, it messed up my routine, I don't speak for others. I don't think you would ever stop raising the prices, so at some point, I have to draw a line. Just know the food is great. And since bp raised the prices, as a consumer, I'll have to increase the standard. I still missed the flake, the new sauce replacement isn't working for me. I noticed that stinky tofu isn't that stinky anymore. Also the sense of green tea isn't as strong either. It doesn't happened often, I preferred the cabbage to not be overcooked. Cabbage is better crisp. Didn't like it that the cabbage gotten so soggy and you brought it out to me anyway. I did assume that you gave me someone wrong order. The condiments on the table gotten better. Need better drying, some time the container became a pool. I get the place get busy and you want to clear the table. My pot just came out less than 20 mins, you already printed out my tab and placed in front of me while I'm still eating. Check your quail egg, it has dark spot sometime. Your staff said it because it mixed with pig blood. I don't think so. And the mushroom, please don't give me the non fresh one, it already having dark spot. Pre package is not an excuse. Good job on the utensils, I haven't smell any soap sense on it. I love it when people couldn't find the iPad to log in their party. Because of that, I get my seating faster lol. Is the meat still double? I can't tell anymore since I never get the sense on how you distribute it. Be bold and state the weights, this could increase my trust. I hate to be deceived. Especially, I'm still concern about the raising price after gift card promo. Raising the price after promo did deterred me from buying gift card. Think about it. Let's say I would save 10%, bp raised the price, that saving would decrease to possible no saving. And not only I don't save, I don't have a choice but to paid the new price tag since my money is locked in. I felt cheated rather than benefiting from gift card. See you when inflation cool down! Sadly, people are saying gas price would go down, but food is almost never. read more

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Jocelyne A.

1 year ago

Went here with a friend that really wanted to go. Small space so you will have to wait outside. Parking is limited. I don't eat pork so i couldn't really order their soup options. The one that I would have ordered didn't sound appetizing. The food looked good. I ordered their special rice with meat and some sort of spices on top. I wasn't satisfied. read more

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Yasmeen S.

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I love Boiling Point! The soup is so delicious and comforting. I always order the beef soup in medium spicy with a side of rice. I've been to several other locations and they are all very consistent with the flavors and quality of their food. The only thing I don't like about the San Gabriel location is that their parking situation is bad. It's on a busy street and it's usually always full. Even their parking lot is super tiny. read more

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Rachel T.

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Disclaimer - I LOVE Boiling Point. I just don't love this one. I was very excited to hear about a new BP opening up in San Gabriel, and have actually dined at this location twice now. Unfortunately, both experiences did not live up to expectations. Service is not the best. For one, it's a little slow. It seems like they might be understaffed. I won't hold this against them since it's a new restaurant and I understand how challenging it can be to figure out internal operations. What I cannot turn a blind eye to is the lack of attention and forgetfulness of the staff. As for the food, I'm convinced that this location has opted for lower quality ingredients. The fish cakes were hard and flavorless. They were not golden yellow/orange fried fish cakes that you often get at other BP locations. The beef was soooooo chewy (and boiling it didn't make it any better). read more

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David W.

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Chill vibes. Best for party of 2-4. Limited parking space. Expect a 30min+ wait during peak hours. Despite the negative reviews, the staff (mainly the trainees) really stepped up tonight! Service was great. Atleast 1-2 staff is always making rounds filling water, soup, and taking request. Barely anyone had to flag the staff down aside from the bill. My go to is the "Beef" medium spicy and it was perfect. Great for first timers and a very safe pick. Free double meat offer and AYCE white rice! My favorite appetizer is the Holy Cow. It has beef shank, tendon, and tripe mixed in chili oil. Sauce variety is good but the container needs to be cleaned/wipe more throughly..My hands were sticky and covered in oil from just grabbing the sauce container. Drinks are worth trying if don't have another boba spot to visit after your meal. Green tea and black tea is good. Hokkaido Milk Tea is great too! Based on my experience tonight, a well deserved 5 Stars! It looks like they read the reviews and slowly improving as a team. I hope the amazing customer service continues. read more

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Justin F.

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Yikes 3 stars! To be fair, I'm giving 5 for the food, which is as good as any of their other locations, but 1 for the service! Though we were on the waiting list, it took us nearly 2 hours to be seated on a Sunday afternoon. This may be due to the incompetence of the staff, or maybe it's the growing pains of a new location. Their small parking lot is nothing to rave about either, but at least free street parking is mostly plentiful. When we first got on the list, we were told the wait was around 45 minutes. After waiting almost an hour, I went inside to check with staff to see if we were going to be seated soon. I was told we still had to wait. Another 30 to 40 minutes go by and I decided to check again, this time with a different worker. To my surprise, I was told we were supposed to be seated already. After some awkward scramble to get a table cleaned up, they finally sat us down. An apology would have been nice, but we never heard such words. Keep in mind, we were waiting right by the entrance during the entire wait, just to make sure we wouldn't miss being called. Tl;dr: good food, bad service, lackluster parking. read more

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Anson C.

2 years ago

The food is great. I was full. The food was a bot spicy because I chose mild spice. The waitress was nice. And they were helpful and cooperative. They would give us the beat recomendations for the meals. Like what should we add and what is good for the taste for the food. They serve us a big metal bowl with soup, noodles and other add ons with a small stovetop. We can ask for them to take the fire out... Or just blow it. It would take effort though to blow the fire out. The place is clean and has good decoration. But I would highly recommend this place. You should try this place. This is the best place if you want to eat actually fresh and quality food. read more

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Talise M.

2 years ago

Becareful ordering any of their drinks! My daughter ordered the black tea! Unfortunately,,she had drank more than half:( when I noticed things floating in it!! Like spider webs-moldy residue?!! Eeeeww!! Please CLEAN YOUR(ice)MACHINES & Equipment! read more

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Henry T.

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1 year ago

I came to boiling point for christmas lunch and came right when it opens. This is the pro tip because it fills up insanely fast and you'll be waiting for an hour. I was seated and they took my order right away which was great. I ordered the lamb mild. It came with napa, fish cake, clams, imitation crab, lamb. I ordered a rice with it and they gave us a free green tea. I remember it came with a fish cake with the BP logo but I think they forgot it this time. It was delicious and the broth was super rich. I really love how they have different sauces right at the table as well. It was a bit tough to wave waiters down for service and when we paid they asked to verify our ID which was a bit odd. Overall a great hot pot experience. read more

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William C.

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2 years ago

This is the first time I had Boiling Point since they moved to this location and it was an interesting experience. The parking lot is small but thank goodness I found street parking. The place is smaller than their old location, they have one floor here compared to two floors. The service is the usual, they order and they serve for you. They check up on you once in a while if you need more broth in your pot. Now the food, it taste like childhood, the portions seems bigger than what I got in highschool but I think it's cus the price has risen up so the portion scaled with it. Overall, pretty good but I would come again when it's less busy. We went for BP birthday BOGO and that was an hour and half wait. read more

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Amy L.

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Boiling point seems to really be missing the mark these days. We went to the old SG location on Valley and found out they had moved (and downsized) to this new location a few miles away. Food/Quality - looked like a good day, but the flavor for both the hotpot and the sauces were off; we left afterwards wanting to eat something tastier if that helps paint the picture. So much cabbage in the Lamb hotpot and my egg never cooked even after my fire went out while my friend's pot was boiling to oblivion so there's some inconsistency there. Interior - clean but small (and cramped if you happen to get one of the smaller tables); one table was oddly placed right by the door and partially stuck out. The new location has around 10 tables. Overall - food came out quick and service was uneventful. We came during the end of lunch time so it wasn't too packed but it's def less convenient to get to than the old location. Parking lot is shared w a laundry mat and some other small businesses. It was tough finding parking at the off hour (2pm weekday) we went and the food left much to be desired that we probably won't return for a long while. These days BP just isn't the spot to go to anymore and it's such a bummer bc it's always been such a hot pot staple for so long. I hope things get better whenever we go again next. read more

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Kaitlyn L.

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New location in SGV (they closed the one on Valley). The new location is about 5 minutes from the old location. It is a smaller place which I find surprising considering they get very crowded. The wait time is always long at least 30 minutes for two people. The service was okay; they seem understaffed or the workers aren't really paying attention if you need something. I have been going to BP for the past couple of years and get it quite often. I would say that the service isn't the best but the food definitely is!! I love their broth and the different toppings in the soup. They have a variety of pots but my favorite is the Beef. This locations spice level isn't super bad. I think all BP locations aren't consistent but still very yummy! Definitely try this place out if you want a solid Hot Pot restaurant to go to. Bonus:: they give a free Green or Black tea during lunch hours!! read more

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Jiaying C.

1 year ago

There's female server called Ellen, every time i come she's give attitude for no reason. I don't know why she's having bad day every time. Sometimes even though she couldn't hear what customer said and she started impatient. Hey boiling point upper manager. You Really need spend some time on the This location. Worst servicing compare with other location read more

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Grace C.

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I love boiling point, this is one of my favorite hot pot places, when I want to come for something spicy!! But don't worry if you don't like spicy on all the pots are spicy !! I always get the Taiwanese spicy hot pot dish, which is a great portion and really spicy if you like that. Service can be a little slower when it's busy, but overall nothing to complain about. If you come during lunchtime, your meal comes with a drink of choice either green tea or black tea. I like the green tea because it's semi sweet but not too sweet. The dishes also comes with a choice of white rice or glass noodles. The Taiwanese spicy comes with Ramen noodles already, so I always opt out for the white rice. This is a chain but overall the hot pots are pretty consistent in taste, and I would recommend for anyone craving an asian hot pot dish! read more

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Shirley M.

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I arrived at noon on a Sunday and the place was packed. The waitlist iPad is located among their brand items on display on the left outside the restaurant. I waited about half an hour before they called my number. They took our orders while they cleaned our table and right before seating us. In my opinion the lamb hot pot is the best because it has lots of vegetables and other goodies. The portion size is very big and always leaves me stuffed. I like that lunch prices are cheaper and included a green or black tea. The servers were attentive as they came to add more soup and put out the fire when needed. I look forward to their brand packaged fruit jelly when the check comes. My only complaint is that some utensils are not clean. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant. I've also seen a few patrons park on the street in front of the restaurant. read more

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315 S San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776
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(626) 300-9800
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Hours

What time does Boiling Point open?

Boiling Point opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Boiling Point close?

Boiling Point closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Boiling Point closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Boiling Point have catering options?

No, Boiling Point does not have catering options.

Does Boiling Point serve alcohol?

No, Boiling Point does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Boiling Point allow dogs?

No, Boiling Point does not allow dogs.

Does Boiling Point have TVs?

No, Boiling Point does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Boiling Point have bike parking?

No, Boiling Point does not have bike parking.

Does Boiling Point have outdoor seating?

No, Boiling Point does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Boiling Point have parking?

Yes, Boiling Point has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Boiling Point have free WiFi?

Yes, Boiling Point has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Boiling Point is a top destination for individual hot pot, specializing in personalized portions made with the freshest ingredients. Founded in 2004 in California, our signature hot soups are inspired by authentic flavors, with a menu featuring international influences. Each pot reflects thoughtful preparation and care, crafted with heart to create a unique experience for every guest. Enjoy #YourHotPotMoment with a curated selection of appetizers, refreshing drinks, and desserts.

History

Established in 2004.

Driven by dreams & enthusiasm, the first Boiling Point was opened in 2004 in Hacienda Heights, California with only 3 hot soup flavors.

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Health Score

Amazing food and fresh seafood. Nice service - Jaden is so…read morekind and thoughtful! Vibe is good.

Came here with coworkers for a small company dinner and we were all blown away. The sukiyaki hot…read morepot had such a delicious soup base, super comforting and rich without feeling heavy. The premium wagyu slices were crazy tender, like they just melt the second you dip them in, and the sushi / sashimi were super fresh too. Loved that it's basically all-you-can-eat style with the veggie bar and ice cream to finish things off :) Perfect spot for group gatherings and parties, everyone left full and happy!

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Foie Gras

Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot

4.3(390 reviews)

2.3 mi

Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was…read moreno line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights.

As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and…read morefor the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean!

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Happy AYCE Hot Pot

I had a great experience at Happy Ace Hot Pot. From the moment I walked in, it was clear how much…read morecare and hard work the team puts into running the restaurant. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The restaurant itself was very clean and well-organized. Everything felt well-maintained, which added to the comfort and overall dining experience. Customer service stood out in a really positive way--everyone was patient, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care that guests were having a good time. Most importantly, the food was high-quality and fresh. The ingredients tasted well-prepared and thoughtfully selected, and the hot pot experience felt both satisfying and well put together. Overall, Happy Ace Hot Pot stands out for its cleanliness, kind service, strong work ethic, and consistently high-quality food. I would definitely come back and recommend it.

We came in on a Sunday with a big group, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Our waiter, Lucas,…read morewas incredibly patient and attentive. He helped us with our order and kindly explained that because of the rush, the meat and soup might take a little longer to arrive. He reassured us and suggested we grab some cooked food first while waiting for the hot pot. We really appreciated his thoughtful service and patience--it made our experience much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lucas!

China National Basketball team dinning at Happy Ayce Hot Pot

Happy AYCE hot pot was named as one of the top 10 hot pot places in metro LA by LA TIMES on Feb.17 2024!

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Happy AYCE hot pot was named as one of the top 10 hot pot in metro LA by LA TIMES on Feb.17 2024

吃货 H.P & BBQ

4.7(387 reviews)

1.3 mi

The food was awesome. Everything was a bit sweet, but just to my liking, a lot of variety when it…read morecame to the barbecue and they're all perfectly cooked. A lot of flavours in the hotpot personally none of them are too spicy but you can always ask for more spice and their sauce options are you can make your own sauce which is very nice because I usually prefer a bit spicy and all of the ingredients are pretty fresh and a lot of variety, when it comes to the meat.

This spot was exactly what I wanted and didn't know I need. I am a huge fanatic of both hotpot and…read moreskewers so I love that this spot combines both. Upon entering, you can recognize that this an authentic Chinese hotpot spot. The ambiance is great and a huge plus is how clean their bathrooms are. I really like how you get a larger variety for the BBQ and the hotpot has a lot of really good premium options. For example, I have never seen frog legs or Argentinian shrimps that are that big being served at hotpot. I also really liked the quality of their cuts of beef. As for the vegetables, they have a self serve bar so you don't have to ask the staff for any. The staff constantly came to pour more soup as well whenever we were running low. Overall, this is just a great spot in the 626 for hotpot.

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Oyster and beef

Hot Pot Hot Pot

3.9(1.1k reviews)

3.5 mi

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Disappointed to hear that this place closed. Wish we could be there for the last day atleast. Went…read morehere over the years and each time I've enjoyed it a lot. I hope to see this restaurant open some other time, even if it's in a different place. From what I remember the soup was great, and the other foods we placed in them were almost nice. I didn't mind most of the things most people had problems with, namely, the "presentation." Honestly didn't really care because I really only enjoyed the food. The owner was also nice and chill, along with the rest of staff, hope they're doing well.

I hadn't been to this place in like 12 years prior to this dinner. I remember liking it a lot in…read morethe past. I do feel that this place needs to up their game. Other places have passed them by in some respects First there is no sauce bar here. Just four small containers of sauces you can use. Ironically none of those sauces are soy sauce. A darker possible peanut sauce, a sesame sauce, a pinkish possibly fermented tofu sauce and the standard chili oil. I wanted more as far as the sauce goes and I thought a sauce bar was pretty standard these days Second there is no AYCE bar with small snacks. Kind of interesting When ordering the meat, I guess they wanted to save a plate so the sliced meats just came in plastic containers. That loses some points with me on presentation Other than that everything is fine. They charge a little less for the broth than a lot of places do, so that's nice Got vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, noodles and a couple of meats. Overall it's a fine experience, mostly Ok to Good. But the lack of some things makes it more second tier for me and it would not be a go to hot pot place for me

Sliced beef

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Chun La Hao Chong Qing Hot Pot

4.0(170 reviews)

1.1 mi

I wrote a review for this restaurant about two and a half years ago. At that time I gave it 3…read morestars. This time I give it 4. Just like I mentioned in my review for Lameizi, that one is average, but Chunlahao is a little beyond average. It was at Chunlahao that I first learned about the so-called square bamboo shoot (方竹筍), and I liked it. But this time they were out of it, which was a pity. Another interesting thing happened when we ordered a plate of marinated beef. It looked fancy, arranged in a green and red Tai Chi shape, very beautiful. But when I tried to put it into the pot, I realized the plate only had the decoration but no beef. We told the waiters and they also found it funny. They replaced the plate for us. The restaurant was much brighter than the last time I visited, maybe because they changed the lights. We also had more people with us this time. I guess that is why I felt like giving a higher score. It must have been the better atmosphere.

This hot pot place is on the north west corner of Rosemead Blvd and Las Tunas. The same plaza as…read morethe TJ maxx. It has a big parking lot so I don't think parking would be an issue. On the outside it only says "Chong Qing Hot Pot". This place is pretty big actually. When you walk in, there's like a bit of a walk from the entrance to the actual dining area. The inside is also nicely decorated and themed. There are two "bars". One bar has all of your dipping sauces that you can make and it has jar sesame oil. There is another bar on the other side which has things like Sesame balls and other dessert like items. The service here is really good. They come check on you very often. Make sure your soup isn't empty and the food comes really quickly. The quality of the food is pretty good too. The meat is well marbled and the vegetables are pretty fresh. The soup broth I got was the spicy one which is like the traditional hot pot soup with the oil and the bone broth. The bone broth soup is actually really good. It's not bland and the spicy hotpot is actually really spicy. Overall, the experience is really good. Compared to Hai Di Lao to this place, I think this place is a bit better in terms of service and pricing but Hai Di Lao is better is presentation. The bone broth soup at Hai Di Lao is very bland and doesn't taste like anything compared to here. This place also has dessert items like sesame balls which is pretty good. I highly recommend trying this place out. 5/5. The only downfall I would say is the restroom, it just doesn't have good ventilation and smells.

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Shancheng Lameizi- San Gabriel

3.9(271 reviews)

1.2 mi

If you're looking for one of the best hot pot spots in the SGV, Shancheng Lameizi is easily at the…read moretop of my list. This is hands-down my favorite Chinese hot pot in the area. The mushroom soup base is a must--rich, flavorful, and especially perfect when paired with rice. It's one of those broths you actually want to finish, not just cook in. For meats, I always go back to the fatty beef belly and the Angus beef ribeye. Both are high quality, well-sliced, and cook perfectly in the broth--super satisfying every time. Service here has consistently been great. Yes, there's usually a wait, but that's because this place is always packed--it's constantly poppin, and for good reason. The staff keeps things moving and still manages to stay attentive. But honestly, my favorite part? The snack bar. It's such an underrated highlight. They have a variety of snacks available, and I always end up grabbing extras to take with me for later. It just adds to the whole experience and makes it feel like you're getting more than just a meal. Overall, this spot lives up to the hype. Great food, great energy, and definitely worth the wait.

I should have signed up for the waitlist before I drove over. I came here on a Saturday night and…read moreput my party in the waitlist. We waited less than 20 minutes. The hostess asked for our information to get us to a table more quickly, which I appreciated. The food options are vast! The basic meats are far cheaper than Hai Di Lao. The sauce and snack bar had many options that I couldn't decide how to build the sauce correctly. The soup bases were good. The cost is good for not having to drive to Hai Di Lao and getting basic meats. What's problematic is getting service. The servers are so busy, it's hard to get their attention. It took more than 10 minutes to get the bill and receipt. I would give this place better stars if they had more servers. Hai Di Lao is far more attentive and the tablet is very helpful. Lastly, the restaurant is small so it feels like you're in everyone's way when you're at the sauce bar.

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All That Shabu

3.8(730 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great japanese style hotpot, as the name suggests. Service is warm, friendly and fast. It's a huge…read moreplace with common hotpot place setup, a tiny bit more cramped though so you slightly can whiff the food on the next table. Could be good for you, or the opposite. Disclaimer first, i'm a huge fan of chinese style hotpot. Luckily all that shabu offers a selection of broth and sauces. They are true japanese style, so don't expect mala here, even the chili oil is a bit hidden on containers a bit away from the sauce bar. I tried the spicy beef broth, it has miso flavor and slightly tangy undertone. It has heat, but not spicy at all. The spicy pine sauce and wasabi ponzu (the best!) fulfills my search for heat in this place. All the sauces (except sesame sauce) has acidity/tangyness in it. The meat are good quality and very thin so it's ready in just a few dips. The brisket is fatty, and it's my favorite but only at this place thanks to the acidic profile that cuts through the rich fats. The short plate is very thin and tender, the flat iron steak is more lean. The chuck eye is kinda the middle ground. Unfortunately lamb only served as dinner menu. The vegetable and mushrooms bar have adequate variety, but they only have two kinds of tofu which is soft tofu and fried tofu pockets. No beancurds/tofu skin. They have more selection in seafood though. There's ice cream, soda fountain, green tea and black tea, and even buffet food like fried rice and wonton etc. Overall it's a well-priced hotpot for good quality ingredients, with japanese style broths. And the best thing is they accepts solo diners.

I had All That Shabu a really long time ago in Irvine and remember loving it, but there's just so…read moremuch competition in OC so I haven't been back in years! I tried it again with my friend the other day because we were in the area. I thought it was just okay and probably wouldn't come back here specifically because there's just a lot of better places, but this isn't bad at all for the price. The inside was huge and dimly lit, and they had a large self serve bar for hot sides, drinks, hot pot toppings like veggies and seafood, sauces, and dessert. It was a great vibe! There's a pretty large variety of broths to pick from which is nice. We both got the spicy beef, which tasted rich and tomatoey so it was different than a typical beef bone broth that I expected! It was nice because the acidity helped to balance with the richness of the meats. Of all the meats, our favorites were the brisket and the beef short plate. Personally I like to know which meats are which but sometimes when I asked, the servers couldn't really tell them apart so it kinda sucked because I wanted to know which ones I actually liked to order more of those. They were quick with taking our orders though and meats came out really quick. For hot sides, they had a large variety of things, such as fried rice, crab, crispy fried chicken, kimchi, and more. I liked that there was variety! I just think that overall, the experience didn't wow me as much as it did back then, but definitely cheaper than most places and so you get what you pay for!

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Mo Mo Paradise

Lunch AYCE shabu Great quality beef and pork for a good…read moreprice. Only thing missing from the dinner menu is the pork belly. $29.99 per person for lunch. 8/10 Service was decent. Would recommend this place for lunch!

Mo Mo Paradise has always been my favorite AYCE hotpot place in Southern California. I've been to a…read morefew different locations throughout Socal, yet surprisingly this was my first time at the Arcadia location. I was lucky enough to snag a same-day reservation at dinner time for a party of five. It gets busy so I always recommend getting a reservation online. Parking is easy. There is a parking structure behind the restaurant. There aren't any big signs pointing to it so keep an eye out for a side street opening into a small parking garage. As always, the soups are very flavorful and the meats are always tender and delicious. They allow you to select two soups per pot and I always get a sukiyaki. I love that it comes with poached raw eggs too. I always get the beefs and they always hit so good. My favorite is the wagyu beef curry. It is soooo good and I always get multiple plates of it. Now, the reason why I gave this place 3/5 stars today is unfortunately due to the service. I usually have such a great time at the other Mo Mo Paradise locations I have been to, but unfortunately I felt extremely rushed during this visit. For the majority of our visit, we had a great time. But when we ordered our third round of meats, we found out that we had missed our "Last Call" time and only had 10 minutes left to sit. Our server had unfortunately forgotten to tell us when our "Last Call" was and did not ask us if we wanted to order anything else. This was so disappointing, since I felt like we had barely ordered any meats at this point. Feels bad, especially considering we spent $250+ for this meal. They did give us ice cream, but during these last 10 minutes, the server kept coming to our table saying - "you only have 7 minutes left... you only have 4 minutes left... etc." I was rushing to eat my ice cream so fast. At one point, the server started clearing our plates and our pots while we were finishing our meal. I remember eating a carrot and the server almost pulled the plate from me as I took a bite :( She said she would come back in a minute... The server seemed to be guilt tripping us a little bit too :// She kept telling us that the next party was waiting for our specific table, but I found that to be weird because the empty table behind us could seat six but they weren't in any rush to finish cleaning that other table for some reason. My friends and I usually come out of Mo Mo Paradise so full and happy, but we just had a sour taste left in our mouth because of they rushing us. We also were unable to eat to our hearts' content :( It was weird, when I left the restaurant there really only seemed to be about five people waiting too... Just not sure what was going on that day but it was Memorial Day weekend... maybe they were understaffed or something... This was a really disappointing experience because of this. I have very high expectations for Mo Mo Paradise and normally this place would get more than 5 stars for me, but it just fell a little short that day.

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Sukiyaki / Tonkotsu

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Tonkotsu Broth - a rich broth made with pork bone, aromatic vegetables, and savory roasted garlic.

101 Pot All You Can Eat

4.2(281 reviews)

4.2 mi

Stopped by Arcadia to try 101 Pot All You Can Eat. They have been opened for a while and I believe…read morethere has been a change in ownership. They offer premium and prime options for their AYCE hot pot. Their prime menu was $52.95 and offered 9 different soup bases, 17 meat options, self serve bar filled with veggies, noodles and meat balls, drink stations and ice cream. I got the split pot with sukiyaki and jelly golden chicken broth. The sukiyaki was slightly sweet and full of umami flavor. The jelly golden chicken was flavorful and comforting. You can tell they boil down chicken bones from the chicken fat in the soup. They have 3 meats on the prime menu that were wagyu. All 3 were super tender and required little to no chewing. The abalone were massive and firm yet tender. We got the shrimp paste as well which was flavorful and filled with chunks of shrimp. The veggies were fresh and I enjoyed the variety. My favorites were the crown daisy, spinach, enoki mushrooms and Napa. They even have the sweet potato wide rice noodles that are slimy and chewy. Not a lot of AYCE places have it so it's a rare find. The staff here speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English so ordering was not an issue. They have a small lot in the back with about a dozen spots which wasn't an issue on the week day.

We had a hankering for hotpot and this place hit the spot! There's a small parking lot in the back…read moreshared by a few shops in the plaza. We arrived around 5:30 and it was not busy. No wait and attentive service. The veggie bar is well stocked with a variety of options. Ordering was easy, pick level of pricing. Bowl type, Soup base and up to 6 meat at a time. The owner was really nice, she helped us take a pic and also took a pic for the photo wall in the back. I had split sukiayki and the mala spicy soup, both good. I also tried the tonkatsu, it was tasty. Meat took some time to come out but seafood is very fresh. The shrimp and mussel from the premium menu is very fresh. The drinks and ice cream are included. I love thrifty ice cream, with Rite Aid gone, I savor every chance I get to have Coconut Pineapple ice cream. I had the canned Herbal Tea and Milk tea, both are very good. The herbal tea was sweet, almost like dates. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area.