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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Downtown, Chicago, IL

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Downtown

4.7
4.7
10 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
11:30 PM
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Qiao Lin opened its first flagship store in Chicago, bringing the authentic taste of Chongqing’s spicy hotpot to the city. We take pride in curating a memorable and thrilling experience for spice lovers, especially during Chicago's cold winters. Every bite is a journey into the bold and unforgettable flavors of authentic hotpot. As we continue to expand, we are committed to offering everyone in America the chance to be amazed by the extraordinary heat of our hotpot.

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  • Sip, Savor & Celebrate: St. Patrick’s Specials!

    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025
    📅 March 14 - 17 | 🍽️ Exclusive Combo Menu + Special Drink Pairings Join us for a festive feast featuring three limited-time St. Patrick’s Day cocktails ($16.95 each) and two special non-alcoholic drinks ($6.80 each)—all crafted to pair perfectly with our signature hotpot experience! 🍀 Lost in Translation – A bold fusion of Irish whiskey, Japanese whiskey, peach liqueur, Izarra Yellow herbal liqueur, lemon, and mint. 🍀 Gojira – A vibrant mix of Japanese gin, Midori melon liqueur, Izarra Green herbal liqueur, pineapple, and lime. 🍀 Kyoto Coffee – A rich, indulgent blend of Japanese vodka, coffee liqueur, Benedictine, Kyoto cold brew, and whole egg. 🥤 Non-Alcoholic Specials: 🌿 Lucky Layers – A creamy, layered delight with matcha, condensed milk, whole milk, and cheese foam. 🌊 Chicago River Green – A refreshing citrus blend of kumquat syrup, mint syrup, Sprite, and lemon—perfect for celebrating the river dyeing! 🌟 Why Join Us? ✨ Enjoy a warm, interactive hotpot experience near the Chicago River dyeing (March 15) & St. Patrick’s Day Parade! ✨ Sip on festive drinks crafted to elevate your meal. ✨ Gather with friends and family in the heart of the celebration! 📍 Qiao Lin Hotpot – Chicago Downtown 📅 March 14 - 17 | 🕒 Reservations Recommended 🍽️ Book now on OpenTable & celebrate with us!
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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Qiao Lin Hotpot - Downtown offers an exceptional hotpot experience with "fresh food and wonderful environment." Guests praise the "excellent first hot pot experience" and commend the staff for being "super attentive and friendly." While some note issues with wait times and noise, the authentic cuisine and welcoming service stand out.
10 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh food and wonderful environment. Best hotpot in Chicago

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  2. Anthony

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent first hot pot experience. The waitstaff had plenty of great information and suggestions for how to best enjoy our meal.

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  3. Garrett

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    There should NEVER be an instance where you have a reservation and aren’t seated for an hour after you’ve checked in. Atrocious

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  4. Jamani

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great experience when I am there!! The service and wait time was amazing.

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall pretty disappointed. From the dirty water glasses, to the huge but underwhelming sauce island, to the 2.5 hour meal because it seemed like they kept forgetting our order, to the fact that they didn’t have white rice cooked yet for weekend dinner and the rice we got was so undercooked we couldn’t eat it. Just go to the other location.

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  6. Toyin VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during restaurant week. There was a lot of food and it was tasty and fun. Service was amazing, our waitress Jeni or Jenny was so patient with us and with explaining the concept and what to expect. We will definitely go back.

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  7. Mario VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Very authentic. Music way way too loud!

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  8. Christine VIP

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jonah was our server and gave the best service to date at QL. Super attentive and friendly! As always the food is delicious and we love coming with friends.

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  9. Aruna

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Music was too loud hard to hear each other and service people!

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  10. Milan

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a hot pot. Great staff. Could use better option for desserts and perhaps serve some coffee and milk products too - like a Starbucks Frappuccinos.

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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Qiao Lin Hotpot - Downtown

210 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Sichuan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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