Two words: Quality. Control.
I love trying new restaurants, but it only takes a single dish to ruin a date. If I'm going to spend the money, I like to know what I'm getting, and that's not always a given in Gardena.
Boiling Point has a built-in code of consistency, an idiot-proof system that assures you get the same stuff every time.
Each pot comes pre-mixed, and the proportions are always balanced. The Beef is the most neutral, with thin slices that stay tender if you don't let them stew too long. Napa cabbage, Tofu, and mushrooms are a fail-proof veggie mix, and there are meatballs and crab sticks for a little something extra. The medium spicy broth is a generically good soup, but it gets hotter as the broth boils off. Get it mild to avoid the sweaty nose and fiery tongue if you're a lightweight like me.
The Thai Flavor is a huge pot, a large and in charge tom-yum-esque, sweet n' sour sea. Sizeable half-crabs and calamari rings make a festive shellfish stew.
I love trying new restaurants, but the middle-of-the-pack hot pot list is overwhelming. No doubt I'd find a few gems if I look hard enough, but it's hard to argue with the comforting consistency of Boiling Point. You know what you're getting, and it's mostly pre-cooked which probably prevents food poisoning. If you're okay with having no control over the quantity of ingredients, and you just want a standard hot pot for not-too-much, Boiling Point really hits the spot.
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