Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown
Thisis Me · 363 Google reviewsQiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown — Chinatown chinese that sets the standard. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. Thao Tran: "The broth: The spicy broth is their signature and also the best broth"
What 1,182 diners keep saying
What 1,182 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This is my favorite place for hotpot! I strongly recommend the one meter sliced beef! It’s so good! Their services are also excellent! I would say it’s the top hotpot restaurants here you can have in Chicago!”
“This place is really recommended to come because the workers are very friendly and polite to every single costumer that comes in!”
“Very friendly staff and fun dining experience. The teens even loved it. The sweet potato noodles were amazing!”
“The food here was amazing, with every dish full of bold flavor and clearly made with care. As a first time visit, the experience really exceeded expectations, and the service made it even better. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was just right without ever being overbearing. It felt like a truly authentic hotpot experience, especially with the self serve condiment counter that lets you customize everything to your taste. Free parking in the lot was also a big plus. Just keep in mind that weekends and holidays can get very busy with long wait times, so it is worth planning ahead. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and definitely a place I would come back to.”
“Tried Qin Lian Hot Pot and honestly the food was AMAZING — probably better than many other hot pot places I’ve tried. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and so yummy 😍 One thing that really makes this place special is the condiment station where you can customize your own dipping sauces. They even give you an apron to protect your clothes which was such a nice touch and made the experience even better. Just keep in mind this is NOT all-you-can-eat like Happy Lamb Hot Pot, so it can get expensive if you order a lot. But the quality of the food definitely stands out. Great spot if you want really good hot pot in Chicago!”
“Best hot pot I've had in Chicago. Absolutely delicious broth assortments with fresh program, veggie, and carb options. The sauce bar has a absolutely everything you need as well. Very clean restaurant! Highly recommend and I will be back.”
“A bit pricy but quality is good. I like the source bars especially.”
“Qiaolin is the most authentic and amazing hotpot that I have ever had in the United States. The spicy base is amazing with oil sauce, exactly the same taste as the one in China. The self serve station is also amazing with various delicious Chinese spices, snacks, and desserts. I feel like I may do not need to order anything but the self serve station. Surely, all meat and vegetables are authentic, fresh, and delicious. Fish fillets, thinly sliced beef, spicy beef, bamboo shoots, and desserts are my favorites. Their service is always amazing and friendly. Due to the high quality service and food, it could take more than 2 hours to sit down especially during the dinner time. Highly recommend to make a reservation in advance. Anyway, this place is the best. I will be here every time I visit Chicago.”
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