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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown Reviews
Best spicy broth in town imo! Been there several times,
Best spicy broth in town imo! Been there several times, consistent broth selections and food quality! Always get a spicy broth and a chicken or mushroom broth (good for cooking veggies, not as oily). The most recent time, we tried the tom yum brot
The food was excellent! The attenders were also very
The food was excellent! The attenders were also very welcoming and friendly. I'd definitely go back there
The best Hot Pot in Chicago.
Their broths are insanely good and the staff is warm and very friendly!!
First and foremost: super service! TY to Alexis and Ying --
First and foremost: super service! TY to Alexis and Ying -- they're the best. Be sure to ask for them when you come! Food was fresh and we loved all the broth refills. We absolutely appreciated the constant flow of napkins cause we were a messy
Must get the tomato and sour veggies broth! I think they
Must get the tomato and sour veggies broth! I think they have the best hot pot broth in Chicago! And the side are great!! The server even gave us ice cream after the meal - the perfect way to end a hot pot night!
I've been to both the Chinatown and the new downtown
I've been to both the Chinatown and the new downtown locations, and I still think the original Chinatown spot is the one to go to. It just feels more authentic, from the interior to the overall atmosphere, it has that cozy, real-deal hot pot vib
Would give it zero stars if I could - wait is EXTREMELY
Would give it zero stars if I could - wait is EXTREMELY long and service is horrible. Wait is not worth the food
Everything about our dinner was perfect! Our server was so
Everything about our dinner was perfect! Our server was so informed and made sure we didn't over order, was patient with us and made the experience very memorable. The food was delish and a fun birthday celebration
the whole reservation system makes completely no sense.
We made the reservation but still need to wait for more than half an hour, which is absolutely ridiculous. If they can't make the reservation on time, then why making such a system.
Fantastic night out! We went with a big group and all had a
Fantastic night out! We went with a big group and all had a great time but I do think in general hotpot is much better with a smaller group. Less chaotic, lol. However our server was so kind and helpful and we really enjoyed ourselves. We got the mus
Golden Chicken Broth: 6/10.
Tasted like chicken noodle soup, nothing special. Tom Yum Broth: 7/10. Spicy and sour broth which was decent. Tomato Broth: 7.5/10. Good tomato broth which was my favorite of the three but it still didn't impress me that much. Freshly Cut S
I recommend it, it is really good! They have lamb, beef,
I recommend it, it is really good! They have lamb, beef, and my favorite since I'm ten years old, oranges!!!!! This place is food heaven!!
This is my new favorite place for hot pot in Chicago and is
This is my new favorite place for hot pot in Chicago and is located in a convenient spot by 88 market. The amenities and quality of the beef they give here is excellent. The meter king beef dish I got is very soft and cooks quickly in the broth. Th
Very fast and efficient table service.
The meats almost came out too fast so it is hard to keep track of what you are eating and cooking. Think it is better to only to have four people and two broths. Any more than that is lost in the frenzy.
An elevated hotpot experience! When you walk in, they give
An elevated hotpot experience! When you walk in, they give you an apron and a large basket to put your stuff in, so the hotpot smells don't get to it! Our server was very friendly! This is NOT AYCE so it's quite pricey, but you can truly
This is a really great place to go if you're looking for
This is a really great place to go if you're looking for good quality hot pot! Every time I got to Chicago, this is my #1 stop. The restaurant is lively and the servers are always great.
Wow I had thought I had been to Chinatown before until I
Wow I had thought I had been to Chinatown before until I visited 88 Marketplace and tried out this gem and I'm convinced it's the best kept secret among real locals. It gives authentic, not the touristy karaoke strip I once considered "
My favorite hot pot place in Chicago.
Great quality of meats and seafood. Side dish game is on point. Fast service, great atmosphere. Sauce bar line got a bit long around 6pm but worth it for all the options and variety of appetizers. Love the shrimp paste. Beef is also really good. Don&
This is my new favorite hot pot restaurant in Chicago!!
This is my new favorite hot pot restaurant in Chicago!! Make sure you make a reservation beforehand. I came with my partner on Memorial day for lunch and there were 13 parties ahead of us on the waitlist. Luckily, they had reservations open for 15 mi
Best hotpot in Chicago Chinatown
I went with my friends over 3 times and I’d say it’s the best compared to other two hotpot restaurants nearby if you want to try an authentic hotpot. You can take my words as an ‘expert’ cuz I’m from the originate place of hotpot! It has e
Chinese HotPot/Fondue
This is a very busy place for Chinese hotpot/fondue. It's great you can order up to three broths for cooking. A great variety of meats, seafood, and veggies. You go make up you own dipping sauce. There's also some self serve simple appetize
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