Uniboil Phresh Teas Co. — Restaurant in Goleta

Fun, interesting menu. If you enjoy spicy, I'd recommend coming here! It's definitely great to enjoy with friends because the entire experience is fairly unique. Possibly a little pricey, but there is a whole experience that comes along with the meal so it evens out a bit.

On to the food... The sizzling plate with rice is great, though the sauce is quite spicy (black pepper spiciness)... and HOT! You have to be very careful eating to not burn yourself on the metal plate. However the meat was delicious! Marinated/seasoned very well. It was a pity the sauce was so spicy vs flavorful because the meat was amazing. A bit hard to fully enjoy such incredibly hot food. The Korean Army stew is also good, but again, HOT! The stew contents are interesting with various textures and flavors. For the hot plates, after a certain point in your meal someone may come to put out the flame for you, but I'm sure you can request it be put out sooner... I recommend! All the servers seem to have the fire-putting-out utensil on their aprons.

Overall, this was a fun eating experience. Regarding the food, it felt as though spiciness was used as a crutch for flavor. The hot plate box was also too tall for me (below average height) and made it a little difficult to eat. It would be nice if they had the option for low tables or something. The difficulty with the height + the danger of the hot plate took away from the experience a little.

The service was good and the servers were attentive and informative. It is not listed on the menu but there is an option for the sizzling plate with rice to have all the ingredients stir fried and brought out on a plate instead of on the hot plate. The server let us in on his preference which was that the hot plate was better and definitely more fun, but next time if I don't feel like dealing with the height, heat, or potential burns, I'll go for that option!

NOTE: If you are only going for drinks, go next door! No need to come into the...

I recently just moved from LA to Morro Bay, and this is on my drive to visit my hometown.

I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley (626), Asian food heaven, and hot pot joints are at every corner. We even have a Uniboil back where I’m from. This place holds up to the location back in LA. The food hits the spot and their popcorn chicken is SO GOOOOD. I got the sukiyaki hot pot and my husband got the Korean Army Soup. We both enjoyed what we ordered.

We arrived around 6pm and had no wait, but the service was still a little slow. It’s hard to flag down the staff and they don’t check on you at all. Most tables had service buttons on their tables, but ours did not unfortunately. Albeit the slow and inattentive service, they were very helpful and friendly. Maybe they are still figuring things out since they are still new, or maybe they are understaffed at the moment.

Either way, we’ll be back whenever we’re in the area!

Pro Tip: Arrive before 7pm to beat the...

If you’re looking for a flavorful and satisfying hot pot experience near UCSB, UniBoil is a top choice. Located in Goleta, just a short walk from Isla Vista, this spot offers individual hot pot bowls with a wide variety of broths and fresh, high-quality ingredients.

You can customize your meal with options like spicy Szechuan broth, tomato base, or herbal blends, and pair it with noodles or rice. The meats—like Angus beef and Kurobuta pork—are always tender and delicious. Everything is cooked right at your table, making it a fun and interactive dining experience.

The drinks menu includes refreshing options like Thai iced tea, and their desserts—such as black sticky rice with coconut—are a great way to end the meal. The place is clean, cozy, and has a welcoming vibe, making it perfect for students and locals alike.

Whether you’re craving comfort food or something bold and spicy, UniBoil delivers a consistently great experience. Highly...