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    3.6 (726 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Nadine C.

    Dinner in Tukwila, Washington... After finishing a few errands with my niece, we decided to follow the advice of the Post Office worker and dine at Boiling Point. (We don't have Boiling Point in Hawaii.) My niece knew that each customer gets their own Hot Pot that's filled with the broth of their choice. Customers also choose their own set of ingredients. I went with the House Special Soup and the Veggie Mushroom set. It was perfect because I watched my niece peel the shrimp of the Seafood set and thought that it was too much work... LOL! I just enjoyed my noodles (two kinds because the vermicelli replaced the rice), mushrooms, and veggies... and finished all of the yummy broth! Overall, it was a fun, tasty experience! We appreciated the free shared parking and convenient restroom! If you decide to visit this busy, modern location, remember to sign in and wait a bit for a table to open up!

    #4 Beef Hot Soup
    Quyen P.

    I've been coming to Boiling Point since they first opened back almost 10 years ago and they've been consistently solid every time. People love to complain about the wait and say it's not worth it, but I honestly disagree. The food always delivers. My go-to soups are the Taiwanese Spicy, Beef Pot, and Milk Cream Curry each one is packed with flavor and hits every time. Fair warning: the Taiwanese Spicy Hot Pot is actually spicy. I love heat and still feel it, so be ready. Also, service can feel a bit hands-off, especially when it's busy you might need to flag someone down for water. But to me, that just shows how popular the place is. When it's that packed, you know they're doing something right.

    Yin K.

    This location is always clean, though can be busy at times even at around 1:30pm on a weekday. They have new flavors for their hotpot now but they are only for "large" pots. The servers are nice and quick. Everyone knows their responsibility like a well-oiled machine to serve the customers.

    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup
    Becky V.

    After trying many soup options here, I've settled for the milk cream curry and have never looked back. It's the best! You would think business would have died down by now but no, no matter what time of day we come, there is always a wait. Be prepared to wait in line before the door opens or get yourself on that waiting list! It's worth it!

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    Jeremiah M.

    Boiling Point has always been a staple lunch/dinner spot for everyone around me, so I eat here once and a while. Honestly though it's not my top choice when eating out, but I came to this location yesterday since it was my birthday and they have a promotion where you can get a free meal. I usually get the beef option here, always a good choice. There's a lot you can eat from this bowl, although I never finish it mainly because there's a few items I'm not the most fond of. That's why I prefer malatang restaurants where you can pick out your ingredients. But the quality from Boiling Point is still pretty good for what you get I also got a free honey jasmine tea along with the soup, and that was super refreshing. Also when it comes to service and ambiance, it was super packed yesterday. We signed up for a 4person table, and had to wait 30 minutes. Never knew even a Tuesday could be this busy, maybe if they opened another location perhaps in Federal Way, it could alleviate some traffic? After waiting though, service to our table was relatively quick and not a whole lot of frills. I think I like the CID location better, but I'm in Southcenter a good amount of times that this location just becomes secondary. Would come back again if friends asked me to.

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    Lilly O.

    Good food, clean place, great service! Would definitely come back to try all the other flavors, everything looks good!

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    Tzarina W.

    I love any hot pot and this is one of the chains that used to be popular especially when I visited them in LA area. I always tend to select the Taiwanese special as it has the beef, the clams, oyster mushrooms, tendon, cabbage, fishball, noodles and more. I didn't order it spicy since rim not a spicy gal. I enjoyed this and was super full. Service was quick. All the tables were full and wait time for us was about an hour if doing a walk in for dinner. Mmm I need a hot pot meal again!

    Trista A.

    I could honestly eat here every week and never get tired of it. The beef hot pot is consistently top tier - the flavor is so rich and satisfying every single time. If you can make it for lunch, that's the move. It's a better deal with a lower price point and free tea, which is always a nice bonus. We also tried the spicy tangy beef on the side. It doesn't come out bubbling like the hot pot, but the flavor is still really good and worth ordering. For our mains, we both went with beef hot pots. They come loaded with a great variety of toppings and a generous portion of beef, so you definitely leave full. My favorite part is the sauce that they have right at the table. It is super easy to create a go-to sauce combo. One thing I really like is that everything is individual, which makes it perfect for groups since everyone can get exactly what they want. They also have a lot of different pot options to choose from. Wait times can vary depending on when you go, but it's always been worth it in my opinion. The staff are friendly, and they'll help turn off your burner when you're done. Always a solid go-to spot!

    Alexis V.

    Ate here with chookeiyan months ago and then again with Chookerica. Not that impressed? Dare I say...mid? They hyped it up to me hella and all I could think of was that I rather go to YGF Malatang next door. The staff is not at all vigilant or observant. You got to shout just to get their attention to stop the fire, refill on water, get the check, etc. I seriously had to do the Filipino "sssshhhh pssst" just for them to check up on us and address the table needs. Poor orientation on how restaurant worked, too, so those having Taiwanese hot pot for first time may be a bit lost. Did not even hype up the menu when asked for recommendations. So dead on social cues at this restaurant. Food was okay, but could not save this restaurant for me. At least it was hot food? lol idk...I fighting for my life to rate this higher and believe me...I really want to! Milk tea was not sweet and tasted the same across all flavors. When I first came here, there was such a long line, so after this visit, I still could not understand why that is so. I sowwy. I just am not fulfilled having left this restaurant & dropping money on a meal experience like that

    #1 House Special Hot Soup
    Pearl L.

    I haven't been to a Boiling Point since three or four years when I went to the located at the International District with my two sisters and boyfriend. However, I always see on social media of influencers sharing that you can get a free hotpot meal and drink on the day of your birthday with a valid ID. I went with my mom as I definitely cannot tackle a whole hotpot bowl as their portions here are huge. We arrived around 4pm-ish but it was pretty busy, we saw a sign to join their waitlist which said 45mins to an hour. We didn't mind waiting and signed up for then walked to a nearby Starbucks to have coffee and wait. However, once we got our order placed, I got a text message saying to check in with a hostess to get seated. When we arrived, a hostess walked up to us and asked for our names to see if we were the ones who were on the waitlist. Once that was confirmed, we were seated we weren't sure what to do as we didn't receive menus. But a male employee came by our table to ask if we were ready. I told him it was my birthday and I wanted to redeem my birthday meal and he told me that I could any hotpot and drink on there (the promotion on their social media says none of their special or limited time options though) . I went with the house special on medium spicy level and I got the lychee green tea with no ice. It didn't take too long for the drink to arrive and it was good but I could barely taste the lychee flavor. I was torn between that one or the passion fruit green tea but I'll use that one next time. After about ten or so minutes, we received our hot pot which was filled to the brim with various ingredients. It was delicious! I did also chose vermicelli noodles but it was such a small amount, I think getting rice would have been better. Additionally, I thought it would be like the ones you get at Vietnamese restaurants but they were glass noodles. The hot pot was hearty and satisfying though! My mom and I were very happy with our choice. The biggest downside is that you will never see your server again once they drop off your order, as we had to flag our waiter down to turn off the fire. The ambience here is definitely a modern, sleek look with the choice of colors, decor, and lighting. It's definitely great for date nights, casual gatherings, and any occasion. Once you're done, you go to the register to show your ID for your birthday and the cashier told me her birthday was on the 4th and said happy birthday to the both of us which I thought was sweet. The biggest downside is that you will never see your server again once they drop off your order, as we had to flag our waiter down to turn off the fire. I definitely want to visit again during lunch as I know they offer a free drink and dessert during that time too.

    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup
    Nin A.

    My experience with BP this time was much better! The service was much quicker and do take note I ate here with a friend during a weekday specifically Thursday around 1-2pm so maybe that's the key! The food was really great I got my usual of Milk Creme Curry with mild spice with a side of rice and then we had ordered an appetizer of the Garlic pork thing and that's always good. Our server was really quick to get our food so that was really nice, reminds me of their service when they first opened up! The ambiance is always the same but I do wish they just had a bigger location to maybe advocate for how much there's always a long line every other time I would want to eat here.

    Lu Wei
    Wennie H.

    I wanted to try all the new offerings and found the first bite of the pork bowl amazing and just okay for the beef. The beef was almost like jerky and very sweet, it was a little off putting. However, the lu wei appetizer was incredible, the sauce was like the garlic based one on the tables and all the components worked. I dumped the sauce over the beef bowl and it was SOOO good, really improved it for me and made me realize it was superior to the pork because honestly, lots of places do lou rou fan and you can get better on the Eastside.

    Food is good but the customer service is bad. We sat for at least 15-20 mins before they asked what we wanted and for us to get our check.

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    3 years ago

    Food was amazing. Service was on point. Very clean establishment. My go to place for for soup.

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    They'll turn you away 30 minutes before closing with a restaurant full of people with the door wide open. Don't waste your time.

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    If your into dining and chatting with the aroma of the best Hot pot in the Northwest then This is the spot.

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    Ask the Community - Boiling Point

    Do they accept reservations?

    No they do not. Except loooong wait on peak tines

    Is this place good for groups? We will be a group of 7-8 people.

    This place already has long wait times. Groups larger than 4 may sometimes take even longer to get seated unless you're okay with being split into 2 separate tables.

    Do they use MSG?

    Not sure, but that's the risk of going out to eat instead of cooking at home. It's tasty though!

    Do they serve Alcoholic beverages?

    No they do not

    Is MSG used?

    Hi Caroline, Some of the ingredients we use naturally contain MSG such as soy protein, some… 

    Does BP serve brown rice?

    No, they don't. :(

    Hello, do all of the items listed below the soup choice come with it?

    Yes it comes with it

    Can we swap items in the soup for other food items with the same price? For example if I don't eat fish could I swap fish balls for something with the same price on the add on menu?

    No, you can only remove , not add or swap.

    Are all broths made of pork?

    Hi Noha! Our broth is made from beef bone and vegetables. However, you may request it to be substituted with a vegetarian broth.

    Do the pots come already mixed or do you add the ingredients at the table?

    Hi Jeff, All ingredients are in the pot when served, but you can always order extra add-ons since… 

    Do they offer gluten free options or modifications?

    No gluten free options besides the veggie broth. I was told all other broths have gluten in it.

    Are the soups portioned for one person or are they to share? Edit: Your answers are both helpful and…

    The first 7 soups on the menu are portioned for one. The remaining 3 are categorized as "large" and are meant for sharing. Hope this helps!

    I see cilantro on top of several soups. Does anyone know if their broth is made with it as well? I ask cause it makes everything taste like a tide pod so I wanted to know ahead of time what I'm in for.

    Hi Samm! Our broths are not made with cilantro. We add cilantro as garnishment for certain hot… 

    What is the pricing of the main dishes? The add ons seem to be the only items with listed prices on the menu.

    The soups vary from about $12-18. Lunch comes with rice or vermicelli as well as iced green or iced black tea.

    Before i call ... lol! anyone know if bp is open today? yah so it took too long to get a reply so i…

    They're open......but then you're gonna call anyway..... By the action of calling it will answer both of your questions (open/closed; wait time/reservation)........

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    Champion Gourmet

    Champion Gourmet

    4.2(77 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $

    I've passed by Champion so many times and it always went unnoticed but this time I finally tried…read morethem and they were good. Champion is located inside the Great Wall mall and it's pretty unassuming. There's a few tables inside and that's basically it. They have a relatively small menu available and a wide portion of braised items and frozen dumplings. On the menu, there's a handful of bentos and some noodles. I only noticed one staff member even though my visit was on the weekend but there were no issues experienced. I ordered a popcorn chicken bento and it came with a complimentary black milk tea. The popcorn chicken was nice and crispy and seasoned well. I like that the bento included a braised egg, taiwanese sausage, and a piece of tofu. The braised egg was one of the best I've had and I'll definitely have to be back for more.

    I recently found Champion Gourmet Co. (冠軍) inside Great Wall Shopping Mall in Kent, and it feels…read morevery much like a classic Taiwanese bento shop. The space is small but clean, and ordering is done through a self-service kiosk or QR code, which makes the process quick and easy. They mainly serve Taiwanese-style bento boxes and braised snacks. Some of the options include: * Popcorn Chicken Bento * Taiwanese Pork Chop Bento * Braised Pork (Lu Rou) Bento * Smoked Chicken Leg Bento * Taiwanese Sausage Bento * Braised Pork Belly Bento Prices are around $14-$17. I ordered the Popcorn Chicken Bento, which came with stir-fried greens, braised egg, pickled mustard greens, Taiwanese sausage, and braised tofu. The popcorn chicken was freshly fried, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with basil that gives it a very authentic Taiwanese flavor. The portion was generous and they even included a milk tea, which made the meal very satisfying. They also offer a variety of Taiwanese braised snacks (lu wei) like braised eggs, tofu, chicken gizzards, beef tripe, chicken feet, and pig ears. Another nice touch is the freezer section where you can buy frozen dumplings, wontons, and buns to take home. Overall, it's a simple and comforting Taiwanese spot. If you're shopping at Great Wall in Kent and want a quick, satisfying meal, this is a convenient place to grab a bento. The parking is complimentary in the plaza.

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    One N Half Lab

    One N Half Lab

    4.2(35 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    It's a relaxing place to eat, with soft Chinese music and a clean interior. The service is quick,…read moreand the cashier is friendly. Lu rou fan bento - "Braised Pork Belly" (4/4) The portion size is generous and includes all the elements you'd expect from authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, or braised pork rice. The fresh vegetables, including pickled radish and cabbage, are tasty and pair nicely with half an egg, tofu, and corn. The dish lacks some of the bold Taiwanese flair I was hoping for, but it's still a solid meal. Popcorn Chicken (4/4) Freshly made and served piping hot, the popcorn chicken has a nearly perfect batter with a light, tender crust. However, the chicken itself is slightly dry. Traditionally, this dish is served with fried basil and optional chili powder for extra spice, but neither was included. Iron Buddha Milk Tea (5/5) I ordered this with 50% sweetness, and it tasted amazing! It was slightly creamy, with a well-balanced milk-to-tea ratio, a wonderful aroma, and a subtle tea aftertaste. Milk tea can be quite pricey these days, so it was refreshing to find such a delicious one for only $5.25.

    I have been craving a specific boba tea for SO LONG now, one that has the nice flavor of tea, a…read morenon-dairy milk, and boba that is slightly sweet and bouncy without being mushy on the outside or hard on the inside- and this place delivered for me perfectly!! I got it at 75% sweet because the last new place I visited had lower sweet, but this one I could've done 50% I think. It's really too bad this spot is so far from me (I live in Bellevue)... or maybe it's a good thing because I'd get it too much. Maybe better for my health and wallet. X_x This place also serves a lot of food, actually. I ended up getting a tea and chicken combo, and the chicken was fried but not overly oily and spiced flavorfully. The meat itself also isn't too fatty, which makes me feel like I'm not making the WORST choices by eating it........ You can get you own water at the counter, and if you order for here you need to put a table number, which I found out is already on the table, not a placard you grab near the ordering tableau.

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    19 GOLD - Malatang Soup Dumplings Combo

    19 GOLD

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    14.3 miFremont
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    After visiting the Olympic National Park for a few days, my friend and I stopped by here for some…read moredinner prior to leaving Seattle and we were specifically looking for Taiwanese food, and we loved the food here! I ordered some of their signature dishes and some dishes I would commonly order in Taiwanese restaurants, and they were all great. Everything tasted as authentically as I could imagine, ranging from the popcorh chicken to the minced pork over rice. My friend ordered the meat lover malatang, which was like a spicy soup with lots of ingredient such as bean sprouts, quail eggs, enoki mushroom, and so on, almost resembling hot pot style. I personally didn't have any complaints in terms of flavor as everything tasted great. My only minor criticism was that for the minced pork over rice, the pork's broth was a bit watery. Highly recommend for anyone looking for Taiwanese food in the Seattle area!

    Very good restaurant for Malatang! I had their house special Malatang and it was pretty good. I…read moreenjoyed the broth and it came with a lot of things, such as fish balls, crab stick, veggies, etc. I was definitely fulfilled at the end of the meal. The service was good. The server was quick to take our orders and it didn't take that long for the food to be ready. The pricing for Malatang is good compared to other places. They also have other noodle dishes and rice dishes that I definitely want to try. The ambiance is good. The place is nicely decorated and organized. There's a decent amount of seating.

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    Looking For Chai - Braised pork belly

    Looking For Chai

    4.2(391 reviews)
    12.7 mi
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    We came in close to closing time, but service was speedy! We got our orders in and didn't have to…read morewait long before the food arrived. The beef noodle soup was perfect on a cold night. The beef was tender, the soup was rich and warm, and the noodles made for a great slurp. The water spinach couldn't have been eaten faster! Refreshing and familiar - would get again!

    Unfortunately, I wasn't super impressed by my visit to Looking for Chai. I think it's a convenient…read moreoption that isn't fussy nor will it have a line if you have kids, but as a Taiwanese option, there are plenty of other places on the eastside that do the staple dishes much, much better. This location has a shared parking lot with plenty of spots and there were plenty of tables available 6:30 - 7:30 PM on a weekday. Beef Noodle Soup (2.5/5): Just every aspect was a mid. Beef could be a bit more tender, noodles were too soft, and the soup was just okay. Definitely a skip. Minced Pork (3.5/5): The flavor of the meat is actually solid: super savory, fatty, and slightly sweet. I wish that there was more of the sauce to soak into the rice, but it's not a bad rendition by any means. Popcorn Chicken (3.5/5): Chicken was actually cooked really well - great crispy crunch and the meat was juicy and tender. However, the actual flavor was super bland. With more salt and more seasoning, this could have been a really solid dish.

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