Skip to content
312 Eats
Streeterville · Chinese · $$

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

4.81,150 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM
Honestly feels like that could just be the whole meal haha Overall, our meal was delicious and filling -- portion sizes were very big for the prices, and we definitely ordered too much (
Matthew HoMatthew Ho · 138 Google reviews
Read the reviews on Google →

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown — high-caliber chinese in Streeterville. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. You're eating the real thing here. Good for vegetarians. "The ingredients were fresh, the broth was rich and flavorful, and the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting" — Leticia Ipina [$$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 1,150 diners keep saying

CozyTrendyQuick biteGreat for groups
Plan your visit
Reserve a table
210 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Streeterville
Today11:30AM-10PM
Sun–Thu11:30AM-10PM
Fri–Sat11:30AM-12AM
Own Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown? Claim this page · Spot an error? Suggest an edit

What 1,150 diners keep saying

verbatim, from Google
Review photo by Daniel Cheng
Jul 2026

Lunch on Sunday. got combo platter, great value.

Daniel Cheng

Daniel Cheng

Review photo by Luis Bahena
Jul 2026

Es una gran experiencia, algo nuevo en lo personal pero lo más importante, todo muy rico y con sabores muy diferentes, muy buenas porciones ve con hambre

Luis Bahena

Luis Bahena

97 reviews on Google

Review photo by Random Person
Jul 2026

Food was delicious, portions were large, which was great. The atmosphere was amazing as well. Service was top notch, and our server, Ethan, was very kind and helpful, especially because it was our first time here. I would love to come again and would recommend!

Random Person

Random Person

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tram Nguyen
Jul 2026

Rất ngon rất mê rất đáng Nhớ ăn thử chè khoai lạ miệng mà ko bị ngọt nữa

Tram Nguyen

Tram Nguyen

156 reviews on Google

Review photo by Joey Guo
Jul 2026

Qiao Lin Hotpot is one of the best hot pot restaurants we've been to. The food was delicious, the ingredients were fresh and high quality, and the flavors were truly authentic. Everything tasted great, and you can tell they pay attention to quality. The restaurant was also very clean and well organized, creating a comfortable atmosphere for dining. Another big plus is the convenient parking. You can park in the nearby MSN Tower parking garage, and the restaurant offers a parking discount, which makes the visit even more convenient. We'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Chinese hot pot!

Joey Guo

Joey Guo

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by 楊哲宇
Jul 2026

好辣好好粗👍

楊哲宇

楊哲宇

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jeremy Mah
Jul 2026

Eli was our server tonight and he was exceptional. The hot pot was great and the service was amazing. I will definitely be back soon!!!

Jeremy Mah

Jeremy Mah

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by La'i Yuen
Jul 2026

Eli was our server and he elevated our experience. The broth combo tomato and golden chicken along with the meat was amazing!!

La'i Yuen

La'i Yuen

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eddie Shen
Jul 2026

Best hotpot in the US hands down. I come to Chicago a couple times a year for this!

Eddie Shen

Eddie Shen

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by 氷川命
Jul 2026

芝加哥火锅天花板

氷川命

氷川命

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nicole
Jul 2026

one of our favorite restaurants.

Nicole

Nicole

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Stephanie Li
Jul 2026

One of the best hot pot spots in Chicago! The broths were rich and flavorful, we got the golden chicken and tomato broths, and both were excellent. The meats and vegetables were fresh, the tofu was surprisingly good, and the self-serve sauce bar had plenty of options to customize your dipping sauce. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was lively, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. Definitely a great place to come with friends or family. We’ll absolutely be back!

Stephanie Li

Stephanie Li

3 reviews on Google

Sounds like your kind of place?

Star it — your hit list is where dinner decisions get made.

First Bite

One email a month — new openings, hidden gems, and where locals are actually eating.

More Chinese in Downtown & River North

See the ranking →

In the same lane · Chinese, mid-range

If it's packed, walk to…

More good rooms in Streeterville, minutes away.

Keep exploring