Soups are solid here; this time I ordered the House Special, and it was good. I was actually looking forward to some Thai Tom Yum soup, but it looks like they discontinued it. Service was a little difficult to get there attention but otherwise it was fine. The ambiance is a chain restaurant, so they all pretty much look the same. read more

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Have always loved boiling point and they continue to deliver consistently on food and service. I have to admit, they give double the meat now than when they started years ago. If you come for lunch, they give you free iced tea. Favorites are beef and cream curry. The lines can get long during rush hour so plan accordingly. This place is quite small so they get pretty packed. read more

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I came in during lunch time for my friends bday since they have a deal where if it's your bday you get a free pot & drink! It was a pretty big location with plenty of tables and good musics playing in background that's not too loud to overtake your conversations. The service was surprisingly good, we were checked on a couple times & each employee was really nice. I got a beef, mild with rice which is my go to & the soup was cooked to perfection w/ big portion of meat! I like how they have a green or black tea during lunch time. read more

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

I just want to thank the team here who accommodated my group of 9 of us this past Tuesday evening. I do want to apologize for us arriving quite late, but your staff were just great. You were all so patient and kind. They were fast, efficient and quick thinking. I want to shout out An I believe his name was, for being so patient. At this time there is a promo of a buy one get one taro drink, and boyyy those were bomb. My meal order was the Lamb with extra meat upgrade. My boyfriend had beef, my girl friend visiting from NY had seafood and my friend across from me has curry. I will say, I'm a pure lamb lover so it was a given to order more lamb. My bf gave me his corn since it's my favorite. My friend across from me let me taste the soup and boyyyyy, that curry soup was so delicious and warmed my soul. My girl friend from NY had the seafood one but was just a little sad that there was more beef than seafood in it. Maybe it was just the evening but hoping we can try this here again and get the money's worth of seafood. Regardless, this was a wonderful soothing late night dinner and I will give feedback that this place is significantly much better than its competitor. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

4 stars for the services We were dining at Boiling Point on Wednesday night, group of 5 people and got the table with around 10m wait only. The hot pot was good portion and I love the extra meat order. However my dad think the Taiwan Soup Base was a little too oily and we can't adjust the oil. However, this is still our favorite place! The store was a bit old but service was pretty good read more

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I used to come here all the time but so much has changed. They close earlier at 10pm and stop seating people earlier than 10pm. I think it's ridiculous. I came in with my daughter around 9:15pm and they told me they stopped seating and it's To-go orders only. Restaurants these days are getting g worse with customer service, hospitality and over all service. When business closes at 10, that should mean it closes at 10. I wonder if the owners know this is what they're communicating to their guests. I do enjoy their soups and selection especially on cold winter nights. Love the pork belly appetizer too! read more

Boiling Point - Front of Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place can definitely be crowded and the wait times can be pretty long. Theres plenty of parking in the plaza but the restaurant itself is small. Workers are friendly and the service was decent. I came when they had their double meat deal. I got their beef hot soup which I enjoyed more than I thought. Not sure if their extra meat special is a temporary thing but it should be permanent because the original meat serving size was not it . Overall soup was decent. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm a milk cream curry gyal thru and thru. Decided to be experimental and try the new rose milky and was pleasantly surprised. If you like the creaminess of the milk cream curry but aren't in the mood for something as heavy as curry, this is a great option! Didn't really taste the rose in it personally. Service is good per usual! read more

Boiling Point - Milky #10 Rose Milky Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Boiling point has decent hot pot with variety of choices. I ordered the medium kimchi hot pot that had a good balance of vegetables and meat. I believe you have to ask the server if you want your hot pot fire to be put out. Also, they also give free tea during lunchtime. The wait time was around 20 to 30 minutes. The restaurant itself is decently size but try not to get seated next to the bathroom. read more

Boiling Point - #3 Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Our First time here at this Boiling Point Restaurant. I noticed that they have various locations all over bay areas California. I like this one in this particular plaza because there are other many of my favorite shops and stores near by. Very Similar to Tasty Pot Restaurants. They offers some of my favorites Sizzling Hot Pots that includes Taiwanese Spicy Soup, Japanese Miso, Thai Tomato Soup, Lamb Hot Pot, House Special Soup, Seafood/Stinky Tofu, Creamy Curry, Korean Bean Paste Hot Pot, and Beef Hot Pot- All Flavorful, Hearty, and Delicious!Plenty of different Flavors, Meats, and Vegetables!!They also have some unique boba drinks here too!My Friends and I truly enjoyed eating here and we are planning on coming back to Boiling Point soon!January17, 2025 read more

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Came for dinner and got the beef hot pot set with a cha jelly milk tea. The drink tasted like a regular milk tea -- good but nothing standout. Service was quick even though the place was packed on a weekday night, which says a lot. Loved the generous portions and the sauces -- super flavorful. Good amount of meat too. Only wish the pot was a bit bigger since it can easily overflow. Overall, nice variety of hotpot options. Would come back when craving a comforting hot pot fix! read more

Boiling Point - beet hot pot set - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Always been here the past 10 years but today was my last. Tammy our server never paid much attention to our section, waited hella long for her to come to take the order at our table, she took the order then confirmed, proceeds to bring out the wrong item. We had a little accident trying to pierce the corn but the soup splashed onto my wife so I went and look for some help but no one was at the cashier but grouped up in the back talking instead so i helped ourselves to some napkins, sorry but Tammy girl and the crew, you gotta do better! read more

The service was quick and the food was really good. They're always busy so I've only been once. This is where I got really close with my friend so I have good memories of the food. *^_^* read more

Be prepared to wait for a while if you're coming here on a weekend during dinner time. My friend and I came on a Sunday around 6pm and waitlisted. We waited about 45min-1hr to get seated. We just walked around the plaza and inside ranch 99 to kill some time. I got the Taiwanese spicy hot pot which is my favorite. It's really spicy, savory, and I love the ramen type noodles in it. They give so much meat! Theres also other things in like mushroom, fried tofu skin, fish balls, pork intestine, cuttlefish ring, etc.. If you can handle spicy I highly recommend this one. One thing about hot pot is that it's going to clear up your sinuses! As for the ambiance of the restaurant, I like how it's not too bright in there. read more

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I enjoyed the flavor of the Korean Bean Paste stew and the variety of fixings that came with it. I forgot to use the complimentary vermicelli noodles because this soup came with noodles as well - I would get rice next time to soak up that broth flavor. This location was very understaffed given the popularity, it was hard to flag someone down when we needed to turn off the burner etc :/ Logistics: - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside - it was very busy for dinner, put your name onto the iPad as soon as you arrive and wander around the rest of the strip mall while you wait - there is a veggie entree option read more

Boiling Point - Korean bean paste stew before the greens wilted - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my go to places for individual hot pots! The restaurant is located in a busy plaza, so parking is a little difficult, but great chance to check out other shops if there's a wait. I usually get their beef pot which comes with lots of veggies and protein. The soup is comforting and the sauces they have available at the table are deliciousss. They usually give complimentary tea during lunch, but also have other tea or milk tea options available if you don't like the free options. Sad that they removed their green tea, but black tea is still classic & refreshing. read more

Service was great, they came to get our orders right away and food came out real quick. However, food was terrible. Soup was very very oily and the beef is super fatty. We used to come here with friend but haven't stop by for years, instead we always go to tasty pot, but after today I realized why we haven't come back. Very disappointed on the food but the staff was amazing so 3 stars. Update: I was about to give it 3 stars but came home vomiting, stomachache and had ongoing diarrhea. Will never visit this place again. read more

Oh em Jolly Mister Molly! I came here with my lady friend cuz she has been talking about it 5ever, so hey, you know i love to try new places! I got the Taiwan Spicy, and my face was leaking!! It was fantastisch! I've gotten a little jaded over the years cuz I keep ordering spicy dishes from these places and they are not spicy at all. Don't get me wrong, I still use discretion when ordering the spiciest dish a place would have, or I get that madness on the side, cuz I'm not tryna ruin a whole meal just cuz the SOSS is to HOTS! Anyway, this place did not disappoint. Me, anyway ;) She got I think one of the recommended dishes, maybe the Haus Gericht? Yeah... I would not recommend that. HAAAAAAAAA!!!! So yeah, get your fat butts over here and enjoy the show!! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwan Hot or something like that and the House Pot! - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great Taiwanese hot pot. Service is quick and friendly. The space has a lot of tables, but expect a long wait time during rush hour. The restaurant is clean and well organized. Food is always good. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came in with my mom for lunch yesterday, and it was her first time eating at BP, so she had no idea what to order. Our server, Tanny, was nice and friendly, she listened to her preferences and made recommendations based on those. She was really attentive, during our meal she kept checking in to see if my mom was doing okay. Food was good, we really enjoyed it read more

My wife and I have been here several times over the years! Boiling Point was the first place that introduced me to Taiwanese Hot Pot years ago! The closest thing other than going to Taiwan. The interior is modern and house music is playing throughout the restaurant. It's lively and a very popular place! Parking is not bad, maybe tough during peak hours. The service is friendly, attentive, and courteous. Hotpot comes with choice of steamed rice or Vermicelli. SelSelf contained pot and full of ingredients. You can choose your spice level. read more

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Final Thoughts: 3.28/5 Taiwanese hot pot spot where my family, friends, and I go to sometimes. Very hearty and comforting meal and a dish that's very desirable during the colder weather times. Food: 1. Thai Tomato Hot Soup: 3.6/5 They never fail with the amount of items added to the hot pot. This hot pot included cabbage, cuttlefish ring, fish balls, sliced pork, and a few other items. The items themselves don't appear to be seasoned, so they don't really contribute to the flavor. The broth itself has a nice umami, sour, and sweet flavor. By no means do I like tomatoes, but the flavor of it worked well in this broth. With that said, I believe the broth itself was quite salty. We asked for additional broth to be added to our pot to balance out the flavors. One of the items listed on their menu is coconut milk, which should add a richness to the broth, however, I didn't really get any of that fattiness and richness. The color of the broth isn't actually opaque either - It looks quite transparent actually. Not the biggest concern, but just an observation. 2. Miso Hot Soup: 3.6/5 The amount of items added to this hot pot is optimal too. They have cabbage, fish fillet, a variation of mushrooms, an egg, lots of meat, and a few other items. They were also not seasoned with anything, so no concerns with competing flavors here. Flavor wise was alright. The flavor of the miso was very subtle - almost to the point where I thought it was just a bone broth. The vegetables and meats do add another layer of flavor and "sweetness" to the broth, which I really like. My note about this broth is the color of it. My experience with miso soup colors have been different. It's typically a lighter orange color versus our broth here that's heavier on the dark caramel color. Not a huge concern, but just an observation. 3. Sauces (Garlic Soy Sauce, Green Pepper Chili Sauce, Garlic Chili Sauce, Garlic Bean Paste) Four different dipping sauces are provided on the table for you. My favorites to mix are the garlic soy sauce and garlic bean paste. If you're not too big of a broth person like me, they can play a large role with providing that flavor. My one note is that these sauces have very different and contrasting flavor profiles to some of the broths. You're probably not directly mixing these sauces in with the broth and it is your choice in which broth you choose, but just a consideration. For example, if you think about a Thai tomato based broth, a flavor like soy sauce can really change or compete with the strong flavors in the broth. Miso has a more subtle and light flavor to it, so it works better with these sauces. --------- Quality: Fair A lot of the proteins are frozen items, which is to be expected. However, it's a bit undesirable for me to see all frozen items in the hot pot like that. My expectation was that the proteins are run through boiling water at least once, but that was and perhaps is not the case. The fish balls, protein, and seafood were all frozen solid when it came to the table. I understand that it is cooked under a small fire, but I would just prefer not to see all frozen proteins floating in my pot. The meats did look of fair quality. Some marbling is seen. Other than that, the other ingredients appear pretty average. Price: Fair to expensive Prices have definitely increased and that's seen everywhere in the bay area. Average price for a pot was about $22 to $26, which seems fair for me. My family really don't eat that much, so we ordered 2 large pots. That was able to feed the 4 of us with some leftovers to take home too. My one note is the additional cost of their other add-ons. We decided to get 2 extra sides of udon and that was $3.50 each. I'm well aware of how much a bag of frozen udon (5-servings) costs and what we paid here is definitely not the ideal price for a square of udon. Service: Optimal They were quite quick to come to us for the menu, ordering, and check. Big plus (as is always) that they checked in on us multiple times throughout our dinner there. The waiters and waitresses went back and forth often, so we were well taken care of. It also helped that we were sitting right next to the cashier counter. Ambiance: Dim Lit Kind of a dim lit and darker interior here. Seems quite cozy, even though the seats are not. Their chairs are metal and benches are of wooden material. Definitely not the most comfortable or warm seating for a winter day. Fair amount of people going in and out. Location/Parking: Suboptimal to fair This restaurant is located in a plaza with just a few other food and boba spots. Quite a large area since there is a grocery store within the same space. All of the stores line up, so it shouldn't be a probably to spot. Parking wise is suboptimal to fair. You would think that with this fairly large parking spot that there wouldn't be issues, but I've definitely had days of going around in circles before getting a spot. It will depend on the day and time, so just a caution. read more

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Definitely not nearly as good as Tasty Pot, but it gets the job done. For one, the prices of each pot are quite expensive at usually over $20 a pot. The flavor of the beef soup I got was pretty tasty, but I can't help comparing it to Tasty Pot's broths which I think are miles better. The amount of stuff they give in the pot was also less than I expected for $22! But again, it was tasty and satisfied the pre-made hotpot cravings. It was pretty crowded already on a Monday at around 6:30PM, and the line outside only got longer as we ate. Server was nice and helpful but tried hitting on my friend. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Pot ($22.16) - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

The restaurant is small and always cold inside. I usually order beef because it probably taste the best. They used to be generous on the beef but now the portion kinda smaller. The broth is good and they have sauces on the side. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here with some friends recently and I tried it for the very first time! We came for dinner and didn't get called in for maybe 40 minutes after getting on the waitlist which was indeed much longer than usual according to my friend who frequents the place. The resturant itself is a little bit cramped. We were sat against the window with a half booth table. The menu is very straight forward and we quickly figured out what we wanted to eat. Being placed so close together we were very aware of our neighboring table - who one of their members sneezed in our direction as we were about to eat.. I got the Beef soup at mild with a side of rice. The presentation was amazing and the soup was very hot as expected. I didn't expect there to be additional vermicelli noodles in the soup as well! It was great but as someone who struggles with hot food I ate much slower until it became bearable. One unfortunate thing was that there was a crab stick wrapper loose in my soup that I originally thought to be a piece of cabbage until it wasn't breaking. I enjoy getting hot pot and this was unique experience. As I got lower into my bowl I could feel the broth getting a bit gritty. Maybe a paste didn't fully dissolve, but it was a bit harder to enjoy as I've never had that experience with other hot pots. For my first time it was all around a decent dinner. If I do get the opportunity to try it again I will probably try something new! read more

Boiling Point - Beef hot soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummy hot pot. Good variety for you and your party to choose from. I like that they have a couple of sauce options on the table. Service is fast. The place is cozy. Tables are limited and can be filled up very fast so be prepared. read more

Boiling Point - #3 Korean Bean Paste Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for a dinner with friends on a Sat night and had to wait a bit due to the line, but there's plenty of other things in the same plaza if you want to get groceries or boba while waiting! We got seated and placed our orders pretty quickly, and our personal hotspots also came out in about 15-20 mins after ordering. I was pretty satisfied with my rose milky hotpot - had lots of meat and produce and enjoyed drinking the soup broth too. Each hotpot comes with your choice of either rice or noodles, and the appetizers / side dishes are also cheap and nice to share read more

Boiling Point - #10 Rose Milky Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Service is good and ambiance is clean. Parking could be tricky as they have many businesses in the plaza. I love hot pot, but sometimes I get too lazy to throw ingredients into a pot and wait for it to cook. I love the concept of boiling point where everything is cooked and ready to eat. Plus is perfect for one person or sometimes share between two ppl!! I have tried various individual hot pots and all of them are yummy. Love how flavorful the broth is and how much meat they put in. My go to is usually the Korean pot!! You can also adjust your spice and pick between vermicelli/rice on the side. If you go during lunch you get a free tea! At the end they give u a small dessert. their bp lemon jelly drink is so good, I would ask for it in a big cup... overall if you're looking for a quick individual hotpot spot, this is the place. read more

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The service was super slow. I went during lunch and the restaurant wasnt full. The waiters sometimes would avoid eye contact. The food here always good. However, my friend order was wrong, she couldn't eat spicy but her bowl was spicier than mine read more

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

Be aware that this store is run by a very rude and unprofessional lady, who I believe is the manager. They were promoting a free‑drink offer with advertisements all over the table and menu. We confirmed with the waiter -- who we later learned was a trainee -- that the drinks were included, so we ordered. When the bill arrived, every drink was charged. The manager came over and said, "Sorry, our trainee made a mistake. We won't make the same mistake again. But you still have to pay for the drinks" We told her that if the trainee made the mistake, that's the store's responsibility, and we wouldn't have ordered the drinks otherwise. She kept repeating, "There's nothing I can do." After a few minutes of arguing, she walked away annoyed, then returned with a rude tone saying they had removed the drinks and handed us the bill. All eleven of us -- friends and family -- looked at her thinking, your staff made the mistake, yet you're acting like you're doing us a favor. Completely ridiculous and unacceptable. Terrible customer service. I will never ever return. read more

Boiling point has improved since I last went years ago. They upped the meat portions which was my biggest gripe in the past. I just wish they would have more large bowl options. The standard pots are all uniquely flavorful and packed with goodies now. Love their free tea at lunch and relatively cheap appetizers. read more

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Boiling Point is not as great as it used to be but it still pretty decent if you're craving it. This location is pretty busy. Wait times are not awful but there is usually a queue whenever I go. It's nice that they stay open pretty late. I usually go for beef pot but decided to share a Taiwanese Spicy pot with my sister. I used to get this back in the day but I feel like the recipe changed a bit. It doesn't taste the same from what I remember. This time around, it was way spicer than what I remember too. The spice level is unfortunately not adjustable for Taiwanese pot. It was so spicy that we weren't able to enjoy it fully. We kept asking for water refills. Service is not bad but could be more attentive when we were out of water couple times haha. Lunch special is pretty worth it so I'd recommend going to save some money then. Love the jelly they give at the end of your email with your check. read more

The food here is always good, but the servers themselves are very rude and disrespectful. They were openly calling us 'poor' in their native language, not knowing we could understand them, all because we decided to share a hotpot dish. When we went to pay, they also made fun of how we were paying with a $100 bill. They said, in their native language, "The poor couple actually had a $100 bill." So, good food, but the service itself is 1/5 stars. Beware. read more

Horrible service. We got sat and didn't get tended to until about 10 minutes later. The two tables beside us got seated after and they had waters and orders taken care of right away. When they finally brought out our waters, one of the cups had trash in it. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice sit-down which offers free tea until 3pm :) I love coming here for an individual pot and lunch dates specifically because of the lower prices and faster service. Dinner time gets BUSY and it might take a while for a water refill or napkins. The dividers are nice since it's a smaller sit-down restaurant. You can choose between a side of rice or vermicelli (glass noodles) whenever you order a pot and each table has self-serve sauces. Prices and portions are comparable to a pho. FOOD REVIEW: *Korean Bean Paste -- My go-to bc of the tender pork belly slices, ramen, assortment of fish cakes, and mountain of bean sprouts! Overall a perfect choice to satisfy your savory soup and meat cravings. The kimchi is pretttttty pickled and gives a nice crunch aside from the other components. PARKING: Lots of space during lunch hour! You might need to make a few rounds during sunset to evening due to the newly added EV charging parking spots and grocery shoppers. Also, avoid leaving valuables in easy-to-spot areas in your car. read more

Boiling Point - Korean bean paste - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My go to place for a nice hot meal The beef soup always hits the spot with mild spice. I went at around 6:45pm on a Friday so I got seated so quickly! Despite the hot soup over fire, it's not smokey or stuffy inside as well. read more

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

I don't care what nobody say, boiling is definitely my favorite hotpot spot. Flavor of the Taiwanese spicy is uncomparable. Easily able to do takeout. Been going here for almost 10 years when they first opened and randomly felt the need to leave a review read more

This place was nice and clean with good service. My favorite item on the menu is the beef combination hot pot. The soup is tasty. It comes with beef, vermicelli, Napa,, corn, mushroom, tomato, tofu, tempura, meat ball, fish cake , etc., the ingredients are fresh and the beef is tender. It's delicious with reasonable price. This is one of my fav hot pot places. read more

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The lunchtime service is fast and friendly, and the miso flavor pot is super tasty. I love the little touch of giving you a tiny sweet treat when they drop the receipt. This is a regular spot for me :) read more

Boiling Point - #9 Miso Hot Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I love hotpot and BP is one of the first places I started going to when I discovered my love for the soupy goodness. I've been to several locations and they're all about the same - with some minor customer service plus/minus at certain places. This location is decent - I've eaten here with some friends, but mainly have ordered to go. I'll speak on my experience when ordering to go, as that's the majoring of my experience with this particular location. I've tried to order online a few times and there's been glitches with my order. More recently, it's gotten through without any issues - so I'm thankful the website was updated/fixed. I've also called in a few times before because of the glitch. My order is usually ready faster than anticipated and I'm always happy when I walk in and can grab my order to go. I know the place gets busy at times, but almost every single time I walk in to grab my order - no one bothers to help me until I've stood there and waited a few minutes and/or tried to flag someone down to grab my order. This can be upsetting, as I ordered ahead so I can get my order quickly and get going. However, it's usually not too big of a deal. The food is good; however I feel like the quality has gone down. My go to has always been the Thai version of the hotpot - over the years, it's been changed to Thai Tomato and items have been switched out. I still like this current version, but I much preferred the flavor and veggies in the old version. Still a great meal to have when it's cold and rainy outside. read more