I visited the newly opened Taiwanese hot pot specialty restaurant BOILING POINT, which has over 25 locations overseas, mainly in the United States. They offer 9 different types of hot pots, all of which looked delicious and made it hard for me to choose. Cheers! After much deliberation, I decided on the Rose Milk Hot Pot, which is a stylish hot pot with a creamy milk base and a variety of ingredients like cabbage, udon, snap peas, sweet potato, white fish, imitation crab, corn, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, tofu, head-on shrimp, pork shoulder, and edible roses. It was so tasty! I also ordered some fried items and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. This restaurant is very welcoming and perfect for dining alone.

Hello everyone who loves vegetables, everyone who is interested in vegetarian food, and everyone who loves food topics! Today, I visited the Taiwanese hot pot restaurant BOILING POINT in Shibuya with two vegetarian friends. They have only one vegetarian menu option, and since I missed the chance to go in the spring and thought hot pot in the summer would be too hot, I finally decided to try it out. The vegetarian menu is an Oriental Vegan dish that does not contain the five pungent roots (which shows they really understand Taiwanese cuisine). It comes with a variety of toppings, but the base already has plenty of ingredients. Rice was also included, but one of my friends opted for udon as a topping. We skipped dessert this time, but I was told that the pudding contains gelatin while the grass jelly does not. The drink menu was extensive, and during lunchtime, you can add a drink for an additional 200 yen. I chose the honey black tea (I am an Oriental vegetarian, so honey is okay for me). My friends chose passion fruit black tea and Yakult black tea, and I tried them all - they were all delicious. The Taiwanese tea base makes them all winners. And now, the highlight - the mushroom and vegetable hot pot, a vegan dish without the five pungent roots. Each of us received our own individual pot, and after it was lit, we enjoyed the delicious rice that came with it. We also received a complimentary dish of Taiwanese fried tofu skin as a September special coupon bonus from LINE friends. The hot pot had a delicious mushroom broth, and you might want to add a bit of soy sauce, but it was already tasty on its own. I also tried the udon topping, which was chewy and delicious. It's great that everyone can eat at their own pace with individual hot pots.

I went to Japan to try Taiwanese hot pot for the first time! When you think of Taiwan, you think of dishes like Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice), pineapple cakes, and bubble milk tea... right? Actually, in Taiwan, they also often eat a type of hot pot called "stinky hot pot"! I noticed that almost everyone in the restaurant was Taiwanese. It was delicious! However, they also sell a hot pot that includes stinky tofu, so there was a smell... Be careful before entering the restaurant, everyone!

I came to eat a hot pot for one person in Taiwan!! There are various types of hot pots with a lot of ingredients, and the side dish menu here is also very fulfilling♪♡ The drinks were very, very delicious!! I highly recommend the passion fruit drink! The interior of the restaurant is very clean, and I will definitely come back next time to try all the side dish menu items!!

I couldn't eat the Taiwan Stinky Hot Pot when I went to GW in Taiwan, so I'm already feeling Taiwan withdrawal. In Taiwan, there are hot pot restaurants where you can get a single pot with rice for about 600-1000 yen, but since I couldn't go in Taiwan, I decided to try it here. When we were seated, there was a quiet European and American traveler couple sitting next to us, looking like they were at a funeral. I've never seen foreign customers so quiet before, which made me a little uneasy. I decided to try the House Special hot pot, which apparently has stinky tofu in it, a taste I've never experienced before. My companion chose the pickled mustard greens and lamb hot pot. The ingredients were a bit sparse, so I wanted to savor the soup. The House Special hot pot had a bonito broth base, but the stinky tofu tasted like sewage water and was floating in the soup. Not good at all! The soup smelled bad. The pickled mustard greens and lamb hot pot, on the other hand, had a nice lamb flavor in the soup. I added some sauce to the hot pot to mask the taste and managed to finish it. The European and American couple next to us were chatting happily after finishing their meal. Besides the House Special hot pot, the other options felt more like Japanese hot pot. It cost around 2000 yen, and places like Shabu-Shabu Onyasai offer better value. I did get a taste of Taiwan though. I won't be coming back, but thanks for the meal!

A restaurant famous for its Taiwan-originated hot pot dishes. It's quite crowded and there is usually a line. It seems to have many locations in America. I ordered their signature stinky hot pot. It was delicious to the point of being addictive, with the stinky tofu adding a unique flavor. The seasonings were also tasty, highly recommended.

I went to the restaurant with a friend and ordered a hot pot that was labeled as extremely spicy. I usually like spicy food, but this one was too much for me. My nose wouldn't stop running and my mouth was in pain from the spiciness! Definitely not a date-friendly option! But, it was delicious...!! It was a tough battle. When we think of hot pot, we imagine everyone sharing a large pot, but having individual pots to eat from was nice and convenient. Thank you for the meal. I would like to challenge a different type of hot pot next time!

There are many types of hot pots, but the House Special Hot Pot is highly recommended! It includes stinky tofu. Stinky tofu is a popular Taiwanese food made by fermenting tofu in a plant-based liquid. It is often compared to natto, but it has a milder taste and aroma, making it easier for beginners to try. This time, we also added rice blood. Rice blood, which is not easily found in Japan, is made by mixing pig's blood and glutinous rice to create a chewy texture that is irresistible. This is a restaurant I want to visit regularly!

I visited during lunchtime on the weekend and it was not crowded. There were groups as well as solo customers, creating an inviting atmosphere for anyone to enter. In addition to hot pot, they also offer a variety of Taiwanese drinks like tapioca. This Taiwanese-style hot pot specialty shop has a unique taste, but the flavors are delicious and the ingredients are plentiful, providing a satisfying experience. Be cautious with the Spicy Hot Pot as it is only available in extremely spicy, but it is highly recommended!

I visited around 12 o'clock on Saturday. I ordered using a QR code. Since it's NY style, I didn't expect water to be served, so I ordered Taiwanese green tea and spicy pickled cabbage lamb hot pot. The green tea was sweet, I wonder if I could have chosen it without sugar. A hot pot set was placed on the table with solid fuel ignited. The right side of the pot was too hot, while the left side was just right. I should have moved the pot around. I wasn't sure if I was using the rectangular small plates correctly - one for sauce and the other for cooling the cooked ingredients. The spicy pickled cabbage was delicious. The soup was spicy but not too hot. It seems like it would be fine even if it was very spicy. The meat seemed to be cheap quality. I left a little rice and made porridge in the pot, but it was hard to scoop with a spoon. The restaurant was empty when I arrived, but it started filling up quickly with mostly Chinese-speaking customers. The staff could communicate in Japanese without any problems and they were friendly. Overall, I was satisfied with my solo hot pot experience.

Boiling Point is a solo hot pot specialty restaurant based in Los Angeles, founded in 2004. They have expanded to over 30 stores in the United States, Canada, and China. They offer a unique Taiwanese hot pot experience, including the limited-time dish called Ginger Duck Hot Pot. This dish features a soup base with plenty of ginger, duck meat, and vegetables, known for its warming and digestive properties. It is a popular choice in Taiwan during the winter season. This reviewer enjoyed the delicious taste of the Ginger Duck Hot Pot at Boiling Point and hopes they bring it back every winter. Thank you, Boiling Point!

This is a Taiwanese hot pot specialty restaurant in LA. Here you can try stinky hot pot (*^^*) It has a very Taiwanese aroma. The House Special Hot Pot is highly recommended! It includes stinky tofu (Choudoufu). Stinky tofu is a popular Taiwanese food made by fermenting tofu in a plant-based liquid, often compared to natto. It has a milder taste and aroma than local stinky tofu, making it easier for beginners to try. The hot pot is filled with a variety of vegetables and has a rich umami flavor, with a hint of spiciness. Since it's a single serving hot pot, you'll be completely absorbed in eating it ♡ They also serve mi xue, a dish made of pig's blood and glutinous rice. The chewy texture is irresistible. A restaurant I want to visit regularly ♡

Ordered beef hotpot, Taiwanese tempura, and Taiwanese beer. The tempura had a soft squid ring texture that went well with the beer. The beef hotpot was flavorful with a spicy kick, and the soup remained delicious until the end. Even when ordering the normal level of spiciness, it was slightly spicy so be careful. For those who are not good with spicy food, Japanese miso hotpot might be a better choice. Most of the customers in the restaurant were women, and from their conversations, it seemed like they were all Taiwanese. The atmosphere felt like being in a Taiwanese restaurant, giving off a sense of exoticism. Overall, it was a great restaurant.

A Taiwanese hot pot restaurant from LA has opened in Shibuya, and I finally got to go. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can get the BP Pork hot pot with a drink included for 1,210 yen. There are also various other hot pot menu options available. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the Curry Vegetable hot pot is cheaper. When I entered the restaurant, most of the customers seemed to be Chinese, with only one group speaking Japanese. The interior had a smell reminiscent of a hot pot specialty restaurant - it seems to be popular among locals as well. There were even sofa seats, creating a relaxed atmosphere. There were customers with baby strollers as well. I ordered the BP Pork hot pot for 1,210 yen and chose a spicier option. The hot pot set was brought to the table, along with three types of sauces to mix and dip the ingredients in: Doubanjiang, garlic sauce, and garlic chili oil. The soup itself had a hot pot-like flavor, with a rich seafood broth taste. The ingredients included pork, tofu, sweet potato tempura, Chinese cabbage, yuba, glass noodles, and more. I was surprised by the depth of the pot, as it seemed shallow at first but turned out to be quite substantial. The soup was delicious, and I ended up finishing it all. It was fun to change up the flavors with the different sauces. The garlic sauce was also tasty when poured over the rice. Eating the hot pot while it bubbled away was satisfying and gave me a stamina boost. It was delicious. I saw a review mentioning stinky tofu, although it wasn't in the dish I had, I would like to try it next time. The drink that came with the set was black tea, which had a subtle sweetness to it. You can pay with electronic money at the restaurant.

I visited a Taiwanese hot pot specialty restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo, which originated in the United States. It is located deep into Shibuya Center Street inside a building. Despite being a hidden gem, the place was filled with Chinese customers. The atmosphere inside was somewhat casual with an American touch. I ordered the following: - House Special Hot Pot (around ¥1,500) - Taiwanese Tempura (price not recorded) You can choose the level of spiciness, and I opted for medium. The House Special Hot Pot is their signature dish, offering a variety of ingredients to enjoy, such as stinky tofu, meat, vegetables, mushrooms, etc. The table condiments were flavorful with a strong garlic taste, so I ended up adding a lot, but be careful as it can be quite salty! The Taiwanese Tempura was shared with my companion, slightly salty but had a delicious texture. Overall, I was satisfied with the experience of enjoying various ingredients and the good value for money. The staff were polite and provided detailed explanations, making it a pleasant dining experience. If you're in Shibuya and craving hot pot, I recommend this place!

★The restaurant opened at 11:30 on a weekend and was able to accommodate my reservation without any wait. However, even without a reservation, you can still get a table. We ordered the House Special hot pot as well as stinky tofu, which I was craving. The flavors were almost identical to those in Taiwan, and I was particularly impressed by the texture of the tofu, which was very similar to what you would find in Taiwan. The other ingredients were all delicious, and I was very satisfied with the generous portion of fragrant rice that came with the meal. The staff were friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. They can accommodate vegan hot pot options for those with dairy or egg allergies, although wheat allergies might be a bit more challenging. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be returning. I give it a perfect score of 5 out of 5! ★

I tried the popular House Special Hot Pot (Stinky Tofu Hot Pot) that was sold out last time. It has a very Taiwanese scent. The variety and volume of vegetables are plentiful. The soup is spicy but packed with umami flavor. It tastes just like the authentic Taiwanese flavor. They even had stinky tofu, which is hard to find in Japan! They also had duck blood! The most impressive part was the texture of the tofu, it was almost identical to Taiwanese tofu. I want to go back again!

This is a repeat-worthy restaurant! I ordered the super spicy and flavorful Taiwanese hot pot with stinky tofu. The hot pot was filled with lots of ingredients like various meats, vegetables, and noodles, and it came with three different sauces: doubanjiang-based, garlic-based, and chili oil-based, all of which were delicious on their own or mixed together. The concept of solo hot pot dining is great because it's often difficult to find someone to go with, especially for spicy hot pot where you have to match spice levels. It's perfect for dining alone or with friends for individual play. It's also a good match for the current pandemic situation. The stinky tofu was less pungent compared to what I had in Taiwan (maybe because it's an American restaurant?), making it easier to eat, but the Taiwanese-looking customers next to me seemed satisfied, so it might be a well-balanced flavor that can please everyone! Thank you for the meal!

Choose the lamb and pickled mustard greens. The sweetness and aroma of the Taiwanese satay sauce mix with the saltiness of the pickled mustard greens and the umami from the ingredients, all soaked up by the glass noodles at the bottom! Put it on top of white rice! Perfect for those who want to enjoy hot pot alone, find it troublesome to choose and cook ingredients, and are not fond of spicy food like me.

The popular trend right now is individual hot pot. There are 9 different options to choose from, and you can adjust the spiciness level. The most popular one is nicknamed "Stinky Hot Pot," which contains Chinese stinky tofu. My friend ordered that, while I chose the BP Beef Hot Pot with extra spicy. We also ordered the recommended milk tea, grass jelly, and Taiwanese fried chicken by the staff. When the hot pot was placed on the table and lit, it smelled... really strong. The smell was intense and surprising. My friend seemed to enjoy the smell, but I found it overwhelming. The spiciness of my hot pot was not too bad, I could handle a bit more. The overall taste was light, but delicious. It was addictively tasty! The milk tea was just the right sweetness and tasted authentic. Thank you for the meal!

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of restaurants catering to solo diners, which is great. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, solo dining was the norm here. The hot pot options offer a variety of ingredients, but the portion size for each type is small, so additional orders may be necessary for those who want more of a certain ingredient. Upon a quick scan, the House Special seems like a safe choice. I opted for extra spicy and added lamb meat, tofu, and deep-fried tofu skin based on my preferences. The spiciness was just right for those who enjoy spicy food. The stinky tofu, as described, was tolerable even for first-timers, with a smell resembling sewage to those who are sensitive to it. Personally, I found it mild. The taste was similar to deep-fried tofu. The pork that came in the pot was in large chunks, so it's best to break it up to prevent it from getting too firm. The additional lamb meat complemented the spicy soup well. The sauce mixture of doubanjiang, garlic, and chili oil was recommended, but feel free to adjust it to your liking. As you eat the ingredients, the soup gradually dilutes, but adding rice will intensify the flavor, so it's recommended to thin it out with more soup if you plan to add rice. The soup itself is flavorful, thanks to the various ingredients used for the broth. The recently added duck blood tofu, also known as duck blood tofu in the menu, has a unique flavor that I personally enjoy. It's a popular choice in Chinese cuisine and makes a great side dish for drinks. After paying the bill, the manager(?) kindly shared information about the stinky tofu and some off-menu items. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.

The LA-based Taiwanese hot pot restaurant has made its debut in Japan, bringing a colorful international atmosphere to Shibuya. I tried the Taiwanese fried chicken and the house special hot pot. The fried chicken had a strong, salty flavor in the coating, which paired well with a highball. However, I found the hot pot to be not to my liking. The presence of stinky tofu was quite strong, and while it wasn't overwhelmingly smelly, it was enough to put me off. The hot pot had a good balance of meat and vegetables, but the stinky tofu essence seemed to be in everything, making it difficult to enjoy. Meanwhile, the two young women next to me were happily devouring their meal, even finishing with a coffee jelly dessert. I couldn't help but feel like I had been outdone by them.