Hot pot is my all time fav, one day my son and I decided to stop by the Chinatown location to eat because we were in the area. Usually we go to the one in Tukwila. And I can say the service and staff is not friendly at all to start off. No welcoming and it took them a while to come back to our table to take our order. I ordered 2 beef and one kid meal for my daughter. During the meal I tried to location a server to ask for my son fire to be off and ask for a Togo box and tried to question why my daughter udon soup was still not out yet. Usually that would be the first to come out because it's just udon n their basic soup. I believe they did not show up until 10 mins later. The server respond was kind of rude but I ignore it no point to argue. The food itself was great like always at any BP spot. Would I go back probably not unless I really want my BP fix. Other than that I would go back to my Tukwila location. read more

Update: still a fan of this place. It's a little on the pricier side but it's a pretty big serving so no complaint from me. The spring egg is so good!! I can't believe I spent years coming here and did not know about it. It's creamy, savory, onion-y.. so good Also love the jelly packets they give at the end :) and the servers here are always nice and attentive! read more

Boiling Point - Spicy Tangy Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Definitely a fun experience to eat at. Boiling point is a classic stop for college students, good portions for the price. The staff took our orders pretty quickly when we arrived and food arrived soon after. It's a fun experience for individual hot pot, you get a taste of everything. We ordered the beef and the lamb one which was good. read more

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A Seattle Must for sure. I recommend the Beef (individual pot) or the Miso (serves two) pot. Those two are really good. In terms of service, it's been really hit or miss. Some days I got really nice servers who are extra attentive and checks on you, other times, the servers are horrible and snobby. read more

Boiling Point - #9 Miso Hot Soup with Extra Beef - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here after a day of playing tour guide to my family. We came for dinner on a Thursday and were seated shortly after signing in to the iPad check in system. Our party of five placed our orders after flagging down a wait staff and they didn't even ask our tea preferences and we needed to show them the menu that states with Lunch and dinner you are provided a basic tea. Beef hot pots came for 4 of our party and were dropped off without them being heated with fire so not actual hot pots. I ordered a lamb and realized 15 mins go by and everyone is enjoying their meals and I don't have mine, we flagged down staff once again and they, all four were confused and unsure what I was even speaking about and had to have a dialogue with each other on my order. They rushed to make it and didn't even have it on fire once at the table. We had rice dropped off on accident that was then taken away to another table. - this is a health code violation btw. Once food item is on another table, you can't then remove and move it to a different table. That's not only a sanitation issues but safety. Spoke to the MOD when we left and he didn't apologize or seem to care that him and his team displayed such a horrible lack of customer service and professionalism. Overall, you are in the heart of CID, check out other hot pots options unless you don't care for actual hot pot or customer service. read more

Boiling Point - Lamb - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I recently tried the Taiwanese Spicy at Boiling Pot and it was definitely an experience. The soup base was extremely spicy (only available as "Flaming Spicy"), so if you can't handle spice, I'd recommend staying away. The fried taro and pork intestine were the highlights of the dish for me, both were cooked perfectly and added great texture and flavor to the soup. I have to dock off some stars for the service. Our server was careless and rude -- they forgot to serve our sides of rice and vermicelli noodles, and when we followed-up, they insinuated that we had already been given these sides. It was clear that we weren't hiding anything since all the bowls were laid out on the table in plain sight. This kind of service is unacceptable and unfortunately detracted from the overall experience. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good food very healthy soo yummy excellent service nice place very comfortable really like it

I have been coming here for years and always enjoy the Taiwanese spicy hot pot. The portion is big enough to share between 2 people . The only frustration I have is customer service. All the kids who works here are nice but I feel like they are lack of training. If you need something else outside of taking orders and payments it would require multiple times of requests to get what you want ( water , extra bowls, add on orders ...) read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese spicy hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the additions of greens in this book and perfect amount of meat! Which there was some more rice cakes, but came with a side of either rice or vermicelli noodles. Server was very nice and the place was well ventilated for all the steam produced. read more

Boiling Point - Korean bean paste bowl - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very Americanized hotpot imo. I'll go if it's the only thing open and convenient. Got the extra meat with the beef one.

Boiling Point has been at the top of my bucket list for a while now and so I'm glad my friend finally suggested that we go for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. This was my first time experiencing an individual hot pot place as my friends and I normally go for the AYCE hot pot buffet at the Bellevue Happy Lamb. I was excited to have my own hot pot just to myself and try new broths. The restaurant was extremely crowded and it took me 20 minutes to find parking down the way. My friend thankfully got there before I did and was able to put his name on the waiting list in the meantime. Normally they need the whole party to be seated, but they were nice enough to let him hold a table for us while I was walking over from my car. Unlike Happy Lamb, Boiling Point IS NOT an all you can eat buffet. The hot pots come with set ingredients (with the option to substitute or add on for extra). There are 9 different options you can choose from including House Special, Seafood and Tofu, Korean Bean Paste, Beef, Lamb, Milk Cream Curry, Mushroom Veggie, Taiwanese Spicy., and Miso. You can customize the spice level of most of the dishes which ranges from None to Flaming Spicy. Additionally, you get your choice of vermicelli or rice on the side. All dishes were around $20 including tip and tax. My friend recommended the lamb, beef, or milk cream curry (which to me sounds weird, but he claims it is actually good). I played it safe and went with the lamb which came with fried taro, napa cabbage, green onion, firm tofu, seafood, imitation crab stick (surimi), fried tofu skin, pickled mustard greens, Bunashimeji mushrooms (which were like big enoki mushrooms), clam, tempura fish stick, egg, and cilantro. Like my friend, I chose a hot spiciness level as I prefer my hot pot with a kick to it. Because it was lunch time, they throw in a free sweet iced tea (black or green of your choice). I chose green, but my companion chose black. Service was prompt and they bring out your stone pots and light them within 10-15 minutes after ordering. You have to wait a little while for the broth to start boiling, but since it's an individual bowl, it's pretty quick. The lamb hot pot was great and they did not skimp on the ingredients. Obviously they put less meat in the hot pot in comparison to the amount of veggies, but I personally didn't mind. They have some condiments on the table including garlic chili paste, chili paste/oil, and Garlic paste. I was a big fan of the garlic paste and dipped all of my ingredients in it. The hot spicy broth was maybe a 3 star spicy; next time I might try Flaming spicy. Overall I was satisfied with both the quantity and quality of the food and felt like it was just the right amount of food. It didn't leave me with a food coma or overstuffed unlike Happy Lamb where you're trying to get the most value (or meat) for your buck. Atmosphere is modern, busy, and casual. Bathrooms are clean. 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

Boiling Point - Lamb hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've had hot pot before, but not this version where it's prearranged, but I loved it. I was a little overwhelmed with the menu because everything looked and sounded so delicious, so my sister asked what meat I prefer and we went with beef to make it an easy decision. We ate everything, and I mean everything. A regular can feed 2 people, and with 2 sides of rice it's like $25..very doable! When we were done I wish I had ordered a large. Spice level 2 is prettttyyy spicy. I enjoyed it but my sister kept pausing like 'whew' (and we're Black and love spicy food). I'll definitely return for seconds someday! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Boiling point is honesty my go to hot pot place! When I just want a hearty feel good bowl without having to deal with the whole hot pot experience this is where I go. The vibe of the place is very simple and quite individualistic since everyone gets their own pots. My table got the lamb and the beef soups. The lamb was my favorite between the two as it was very fragrant and the mustard greens and lamb in the soup made the taste of the broth very nice. The beef was also quite good but it felt more spice heavy even though the levee were the same because I think beef lends to the typical hot pot taste more naturally. It is a lot of food for the price so I think it's quite good value. We also go the Hokkaido Milk Tea to help with the spice as well. The service was fast and easy to flag down and they come around checking in on the fire a decent amount per meal. read more

Boiling Point - Beef soup and the lamb soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Boiling point is the spot for your individual hot pot splurge. We have been here a couple times and they are consistently good. In this cold weather, hot pot is the perfect food. Perhaps a little too spicy but we always seem to choose the Taiwanese Spicy hot pot. Always a 5/5. On the side we ordered some vermicelli, which stays good even when heated a long time (ramen noodle is good but usually gets over cooked if left in too long. Beware this can make you cry lol. Great service and pleasant staff, kept our waters filled and were very attentive. read more

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The food here is good, but I do think other hot pot restaurants are more worth it. I came here with two other friends for Tuesday lunch and there wasn't a wait. The space is decently big and feels open, but there are a couple of seats near the front that are difficult to move in and out of because of how close the seats are. For lunch, they offer complimentary green or black tea, which is nice! Our tea orders did come out wrong, but it wasn't a huge deal. I ordered the milk cream curry hot pot (medium spice) while my other two friends ordered the beef hot pot. I personally thought the beef hot pot tasted better, but I still enjoyed the milk cream curry. The milk cream curry is flavorful, but it is pretty heavy, which made it a little tiring to eat. The medium spice was a good amount of spice, but it wasn't overbearing. I thought they gave a good amount of meat with each hot pot, so that was nice. The restaurant wasn't super busy, but it did take a while to get their attention once your food came out. They also validate parking tickets (yay!), but some employees didn't know this. Overall, a decent hot pot place that serves individual servings but definitely not the best. read more

Boiling Point - Milk Cream Curry - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Haven't been to this location in a long time but I came since the Tukwila location is temporarily closed. It's definitely more spacious. I came at the start of dinner time and didn't have to wait. But as soon as I got seated, there were a rush of people who came. The food was good. But service could be better. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's my second time back since 2016! They remodeled and the restaurant looks much bigger and cleaner. I enjoyed my lamb pot and it was actually a lot more food than I thought. Could not finish! I liked the variety of toppings but I wish the broth wasn't so sweet. Love that they will keep topping your broth when it runs low. You can chose your spice level too. The service was great! Very attentive and friendly. Would love to come again when the weather is cooler read more

Boiling Point - Beef hot pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Seattle Boiling Points just hit different! I've had the BPs in Bellevue and Edmonds, and a huge plus is their consistency! We came by the ID location on Monday for lunch around noon. To our surprise, I was expecting at least a 30-60min wait, but we were sat immediately, and it was less than half full! I always get the fish ball curry (with no cream). Rice, and I upgrade my green tea to a large. BP green tea is so good too!!! One of the best. This time around, it was on the sweeter side...but not big of a deal. Parking validation available in the lot that shares with uwajimaya. I always prefer going to BP during lunch for the free green tea :) Dinner costs more and no green tea... Follow the adventure @shoyuthebest on IG! read more

Came for dinner! Boiling point was a great choice during the cold weather. The broth were delicious. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Still and always will be a Boiling Point Fan! I just moved from Seattle and used to go to the one in Gardena, CA all the time. Boiling Point is pretty much consistent in flavor wherever you go which is good. My husband and I came on a Friday night around 5:30pm and we were quickly seated by 7pm it was pretty busy with long waits. Service is friendly and efficient. The restaurant has plenty of booth seating. I got the beef hot pot - medium spicy with their upgraded egg rice. I wanted to try the egg rice and it was really tasty, but I actually prefer just regular rice since their soup base is so good. I also ordered the old time delight black milk tea with boba. It was on the sweeter side but was really refreshing. At the end of our meal, I paid and we got these little lemon jelly packs which we enjoyed. I'm almost 100% sure I will be back again soon. read more

The way they treat the workers, it is worth saying that it is bad service, the way they put the food on the table is terrible, it is as if they were throwing it at you, and the attitudes of the waiters are terrible anyway read more

Boiling Point - Bad service - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Never going to this location again, but honestly I don't think they even care. Most things I let slide but the service is horrible and the reviews are completely correct about service. Drove an hour for an anniversary lunch here. And we Just walked out after being seated. We were the first one ones in line so the wait wasn't bad even though they had plenty of seats. We asked for the window seat and they she said no and walked away. So we thought okay maybe the seating is arranged. Then the following customer was seated the window seat, so I said excuse me we just requested the seat and then she just walked away. They need to learn what customer service or do the at least the basics or a hosts job. Not sure if anything will change but I wasn't complaining to get a 15% discount, its so you can address the issue and train your staff. read more

Came here 11/27/2022. Gotta address one thing that I see in other reviews: this is NOT A KOREAN RESTAURANT! It's Taiwanese/Chinese. Boiling Point is a restaurant that serves individual ready-to-eat hotpot over a personal fire. It consists of various soup bases and vegetable/meat toppings. I came in a party of 2 on a Sunday around 8:30 PM and there was no wait. The restaurant was bustling but the waiters do a good job keeping it efficient. Got 2x the #4 (beef) hotpot, a wintermelon tea, and some extra vermicelli. The food came out insanely quickly but you do have to wait for it to heat up after the waiters ignite the fuel for you. Satisfied with the service, I can tell that they're cutting some costs. The meat quality has drastically gone down, the taste is off and the texture was like chewing through a rag. I had to drench it in the soy sauce and garlic paste to barely swallow it. Overall it's a decent place to come for late night grub with your friends (so few places open late in Seattle...). -1 for not taking Amex! read more

Boiling Point - 11/27/2022 The damage for two people :D - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Boiling Point use to be phenomenal hot pot. I recently visited after a while. It is still good when you have the hot pot craving for what you get. You get to choose one set you eat and lunch it comes with a choice of rice/noodles and also a black tea/green tea. I like how you get the drink and it's a bit cheaper than dinner price. My go to is the miso special or the lamb special. I went adventurous and got the house special last time. Unfortunately, the rice was undercooked and hard to chew. The meat was a bit tough. The sauces were decent but I think they have changed the ingredients. I would still recommend the bean paste. I still like the tasty broth and how the fire keeps your foot hot, plus everyone gets their own set so you have freedom of choice when you are in a group. Service is friendly and attentive. I give it a 3.5 and would try again in the future. read more

Boiling Point - Green Tea rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A solid place for your own personal pot. Service is a little slow but the value for this meal during lunch is amazing. Plus, you get a free tea for lunch. I went on a weekday and didn't have to wait to get seated. I got the lamb pot and my partner got the beef pot. We both liked the lamb better. I liked that they keep the sauces/condiments on the table, allowing you to mix up your own combo to dip your meat and vegetables in. This definitely curves the hot pot craving! read more

Boiling Point - Lamb pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a fun and comforting place to eat! I can only imagine this place is super busy when it gets cold out. Service was quick and efficient. We were seated promptly, brought water and we ordered. I got the beef soup. My husband got the Thai tomato soup. The soups came out incredibly fast. Warning, their spicy is HOT AF! I made the mistake of getting "hot"... I couldn't barely eat my food it was painful lol!! read more

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Honestly, hot pot would probably be my death row meal. And while Boiling Point doesn't do it the best in Seattle, it definitely does it pretty well. BP was one of my go-to's growing up in the Bay Area, and I was so glad to see there were locations in Seattle too when I moved. I love that they do individual portions for people, as it makes it great if you don't want to or can't share broths. The broths are packed with flavor, and each of the soup ingredients soaks up the flavor so well. I also usually have so many customizations for my own personal bowl, and while you have to pay to add in extra ingredients, the waiters are typically pretty accommodating and patient with my requests. This is perfect for a rainy Seattle day! It's also nice that they have a vegetarian hot pot option as well, albeit only one. My only complaint would be that I wished they allowed you to adjust the spice levels for it. Otherwise, this is a great place if you're looking for cheaper options than Haidilao, but with all the same flavor. read more

Boiling Point - Beef Hot Soup (front) and Mushroom and Veggie Hot Soup (back) - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love hot pot!! This spot in ID is in the middle of a busy street and gets lots of good traffic. We ordered the Fermented Tofu ("stinky tofu") which I've never really had before but thoroughly enjoyed, and the Taiwanese Spicy Dinner hot pot to share. This stuff was really hot -- the boyfriend isn't that great with spice and his nose was absolutely running the entire time. I'm much better with it and even I was struggling a little bit and tearing up here and there. It's definitely the kind of stuff that builds up over time and gets worse and worse as you keep eating it -- but it was still really freaking tasty. Service was in Chinese because we both speak and it was friendly and attentive. Nothing super special but a definitely good spot to visit! read more

Boiling Point - Spicy Fermented Tofu Taiwanese Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my fave hotpot places. You can choose rice or vermicelli as a side and lunch comes with your choice of green or black tea. The place could use a bit of an upgrade as many of the bench seats needs to be reupholstered as they are taped up. The waiters can add more broth upon request if needed. read more

Boiling Point - Lamb - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My first boiling point experience was in California more than 10 years ago. It became one of my favorite restaurants. Decided to stop by for lunch since lunch is typically cheaper and it was perfect for the chilly weather. After ordering the soup hot pot, you get to choose the spice level, and a side of either rice or noodles. Another surprise is they offer complimentary iced green tea! You can update for a large size for extra $1. I ordered the beef hot soup because it's always the safe choice and my favorite everywhere I go. Who doesn't like beef? It comes with a variety of ingredients like tofu, corn, fish cakes, mushrooms and more! I got the mild spice and it was definitely spicy. The broth was not as flavorful as I remember. I mostly only tasted the spiciness instead of the beef broth, which was a little disappointment. However, I enjoyed the different ingredients inside the pot. They only have 3 different type of sauces but I didn't like any of it. The free iced green tea was very refreshing and definitely helped the spiciness. Overall, it was a good lunch. Was a little disappointed since it has been over 10 years since my last visit. It is now not my favorite Taiwanese hot soup pot anymore but I wouldn't mind coming back for lunch again. Very filling and price is reasonable. Service was quick. There was no line when we came which was a plus. read more

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Lol everything here is fire even though they keep raising the prices. And I'll still probably come back after they raise it again. Be warned the wait is long and the service is not great but still if you are craving BP there's not much you can do. read more

Great food, as always. Our favorites are the cream, curry pot, and the Taiwanese pot. Don't forget to add a side of holy cow and extra quail eggs for tasty and protein packed meal. The kids left the soft boiled egg on the rice. Service is acceptable here, they always bring out the rice or vermicelli a few minutes after the pot, rather than together with or just before. I find that mildly annoying. This location can get really busy right after a Seahawks game or some event at one of the two stadiums nearby. read more

Perfect serving size for 1 hungry person! Great ingredient choices and flavorful broth, even on the mushroom veggie flavor! New fave hotpot place! read more

Boiling Point - Mushroom veggie hotpot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My tried and true individual hot pot place. It never disappoints. Different flavor options to go with the mood you're in. I'd you come for lunch, you get a drink! I enjoy my boiling point pot with the noodles instead of the rice. read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This location is conveniently located next to an Asian grocery market. I've been to Boiling Point before, just not in Washington. The food is always delicious and I've never had an issue with their place! There is a tablet that is conveniently located at the front of the store to check in and wait for your table. The service is quick. If you park in the nearby parking lot, you can get your ticket validated at the grocery store next to it! Highly recommend! read more

Boiling Point - Taiwanese Hot Pot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a long day hiking Mount Storm King in Port Angeles, all I could think of was having a hot pot dinner to warm my bones as soon as I cross back to Seattle from Bainbridge Island. Boiling Point hit all the right spots! So affordable and so good! I had the Seafood Tofu set and my friends had their best seller, the Beef set and one tried the Milk Cream Curry. I loved that we each get our own pot and could pick the spicyness or heat. Service was great and validated parking in the Uwajimaya lot. Very easy to get in/out and conveniently located in Seattle! read more

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Boiling Point is a fantastic spot for some delicious hot pot! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the ingredients were all fresh and high-quality. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I loved the variety of options available, from meats to seafood to vegetables. On a plus side BP has a great variety of boba drinks! My go to is their hokado milks tea! I highly recommend the spicy broth and the seafood platter. 5/5 stars! read more

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Boiling Point is always pretty consistent with their offerings. Honestly you can't go wrong coming here. Food is good, portions are good, and the staff are mostly nice. My go-to is always the curry. I actually haven't tried anything else the 10 times I've been here. read more

Boiling Point - Curry Hot Pot time! Yum in my Tum. - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious! My soup was very spicy so be careful ordering your spice level! The restaurant was very hot! Would have been nicer if there was a bit more AC with all the hot pots on. The service was great! The tables also had origami you could partake in which was fun. read more

Boiling Point - Hotpot - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is not a hands-on dipping hotpot but individual pots with already arranged ingredients and decent soups that just need to be brought to a boil over own individual chafing fuel fire. Portions are filling and with 10+ ingredients in each pot, the prices here are very reasonable. Lunch is $1 less than dinner prices and comes with a drink. Love the Garlic Bean Paste Sauce at the table. No Reservations this popular place usually has some wait. Enter your phone number in the kiosk by the door to get in the que and wait for the text alert that your table is ready. Choose 1. one of 10 varieties of set hotpots (can add on ingredients or do meat exchanges) 2. rice or vermicelli noodles for the hotpot 3. complimentary for lunch: cold Green or Black Sweet Tea (get a large for $1 more) #1 House Special napa, fermented tofu, sliced pork, enoki mushrooms, fish cake, pork balls, clam, quail egg, fried taro, pork intestine, nira, preserved veg, tomato, cilantro, peanut $15.79 #3 Korean Bean Paste tempura, soy bean sprouts, pork belly, fish fillet, fish tofu, fish cake, lobster fish balls, nira, rice cakes, zucchini, enoki mushrooms, crown daisy $15.70 #5 Lamb Hot Soup lamb slices, tempura, imitation crab sticks, clam, fish cake, firm tofu, fried tofu skin, vermicelli, Napa, enoki mushrooms, fried taro, mistake mushrooms, pickled green mustard greens, egg, green onion, cilantro $15.79 #10 Thai Tomato pork slices, shrimp, cuttlefish ring, cuttlefish ball, fish fillet, clam, mussel, spam, taro stem, cabbage, corn, straw mushroom, tomato, coconut milk, cilantro $19.75 History 2004 -1st store opened in Hacienda Heights, CA in with Taiwanese hot soups 2008 -Bellevue location opens 2015 -central kitchen opens and have a soup holder patent. Now 22 stores with the majority in CA and 5 in WA Parking can enter the plaza parking on 6th Ave S and get the ticket validated for 2 hours Located -in the Uwajimaya plaza (west side of it) on 5th Ave S between Dearborn St & Weller St read more

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