Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

Great vibe. Make sure to sit in Jonah’s section, he is the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and great atmosphere! Jonah, our server, went above and beyond as well!!!

Qiao Lin is the best hot pot in Chicago! Service is extremely good! Especially Jonah!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a four party group, Jonah took care us very well, the food is excellent and service excellent! We would definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

Best hotpot in US！Jonah is amazing！Will come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taste was excellent and Jonah’s service was great as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

Loved the food here!
Jonah was a great attentive server.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

I absolutely enjoyed my experience here. The food was just good and fresh as always. Our server Jonah is really amazing. He is attentively helpful. Definitely worth coming!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, 竹笙 Bamboo Fungus

Jonah is such an incredible waiter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious broth and high quality meats and vegetables.

The water tastes weird, and if you want bottled you have to pay for it. Also their dishwasher must not be very good because a majority of the bowls/plates/silverware has food left on it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

We had an amazing dining experience at Qiaolin Hotpot yesterday, visiting their downtown location for the first time. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. Despite how busy the restaurant was, the service was outstanding. The staff were attentive and made sure we were well taken care of, and our food arrived surprisingly quickly. We ended up ordering so much—probably more than we could finish—and left completely stuffed! I highly recommend Qiaolin Hotpot for anyone craving a top-notch hotpot experience. Can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 耗儿鱼 Special Fish, Hot Pot, 虾滑 Freshly Made Shrimp Paste

This was my first time visiting the new Qiaolin Hotpot location in downtown Chicago, and it did not disappoint! I’ve been a fan of their Chinatown location for years, as it’s probably one of the most authentic hotpot spots you can find in the city.

At first, it was a little tricky to find the location since it’s on the second floor, and parking downtown is always a challenge. However, they offer free parking with validation, which is such a great perk, especially in Chicago.

The design of the restaurant is on another level—modern, beautiful, and well thought out. I love how the dining tables are separated, giving a more private and cozy experience. Unlike some other hotpot places that can feel overcrowded and noisy, here you can actually enjoy a peaceful meal without overhearing conversations from other tables. It feels like each table is its own private party room.

The food is just as amazing as the Chinatown location, with the same authentic flavors. On top of that, they provide free dishes and candies while you wait, which is such a nice touch. This place definitely feels like a more upscale hotpot experience, and I’m excited to bring my friends back again.

It’s so convenient now that it’s closer, and I only wish there were more nearby Asian restaurants for dessert or bubble tea afterward. But overall, Qiaolin Hotpot is absolutely worth!

Parking: You can park on the 201 e Illinois (under ABC tower) and bring your tickle with you so the store can stamp on it for you for free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 酥肉 Chongqing Crispy Pork Stick, 冬瓜 Sliced Winter Melon, 虾滑 Freshly Made Shrimp Paste, 鸡腿菇 King Oyster Mushroom

The environment is amazing, the food is Fresh and delicious. Kudos to our fabulous server, Jonah, who is enthusiastic and supportive all the time. Amazing experience dinning here 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

the waitress ell was so so so nice and the food was so amazing. will definitely be going back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is amazing and the food is so fresh and delicious. Elle was a great server and made sure we had everything we needed. I’ll definitely be returning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5