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    Aroma Hot Pot

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Michelle H.

    Food was yummy! The variety they had was delicious and I loved how there were multiple options for desserts! Sauce bar also had a lot of options. The short rib plate of meat was my favorite, and I think overall we didnt like the spicy marinated beef or garlic marinated beef. The pre made foods were also really good (like the dan dan noodles and fried chicken). Tomato broth and mushroom broth were really good! The spicy broth (low level) was spicier than we thought. I did think their sauces tasted a bit different than what I was used to tho so I ended up not using any. Service was good! The servers were SUPER quick with bringing out the meat and also super quick with removing plates and checking in on us. Really good service I felt like they were incredibly attentive! Store vibes are nice, I love the style of the restaurant itself. The only thing is I wish the tables were a little bigger since theres so much food to throw in for hot pot!

    Jonna N.

    Since it's still been cold in Chicago lately, my mom and I have been trying different hotpot restaurants. Aroma was next on the list. Here they have pots that separate up to 3 broths. I thought that was nice to try out tons of broths and see what you like. We don't like spicy hotpot so we opted for two kinds of chicken broth and mushroom broth. It was sort of empty when we got there around 5pm but filled up slowly as dinner time crept up. They sat us fast. It was very easy to get my sauce made, pick up whatever cold bar food, and get some pop to drink. They were constantly refilling all the items at all the bars. My worry for this is that it's small and since they were constantly refilling items, if it were super busy, then I would probably not have much to get to eat with the meats I ordered. They were very attentive. The most attentive hotpot staff that I've experience so that's good! I also thought the layout of the tables and the side table to hold more dishes was good! They had napkins stocked on the sides so I didn't have to ask for them. I like when practical dining is figured out for me. I think it could be cleaner around the sauce and hot food bar. I also wish the pop was included in the AYCE price. Other than that, it was a good experience.

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    Maddie H.

    Great options here! Premium ayce is not a bad price and you get crab legs!! Service is quick and the veg and starch is buffet style so serve yourself. The vibe is cozy and I love that you can pick 3 flavors too. Their tomato is solid and the collagen chicken and the spicy level 3 is perfection!!!

    Idania A.

    Everything was so delicious and the staff was so kind!! Definitely recommend. This was our first hot pot experience and our waitress was very patient and explained everything to us. If you've never tried it before, this is a good place to come to, as the steps are pretty easy to understand! My favorite was the pork belly and my friends loved the lamb. The overall atmosphere was also lovely. Very clean and lively.

    Kathy T.

    Amazing food and service! The last hotpot (congee pot) is a must try! After adding seafood, it becomes the most flavorful congee! And the other sour beef broth was also so satisfying, and I loved the lean beef cuts. Desserts (green bean soup and white fungus soup) are both so good after the meal. Also birthday person eats free!

    Timothy N.

    Came here for some spontaneous hot pot. We have been to most hot pot places around Chinatown but this one is one of my favorites so far! The service was fast and the ambiance is excellent!

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    Haidilao HotPot Chicago - 震!撼!回!归! 大家心心念念的 麻辣小龙虾尾 强势回归啦! 鲜香麻辣的红油、弹嫩多汁的虾尾,那一口冲击味蕾的爽感终于又能吃到了! 这次回归,我们把味道调得更狠、更香、更上头----只为让你一口就想喊:它终于回来了!

    Haidilao HotPot Chicago

    4.5(410 reviews)
    0.4 miNear Southside

    My girlfriend and I love going to Haidilao! It's one of her favorite restaurants, so we tend to go…read morehere once in a while. I was pretty skeptical since I'm more of an AYCE hotpot person; however, I learned that HaiDilao offers a late night deal of $24.99 for sirloin, lamb, pork belly, and chicken. This deal seems pretty worth it since it's like you're paying less than half the price of the original costs. One of the main star dishes we get is the lobster fish balls, and they're a must try! Something about them being filled with lobster and roe makes it so tasty and umami. There's a sauce bar with some goodies and snacks as well. I don't like how you have to pay for the sauce bar, but it makes up for it with the amount of items you get there. Additionally, you have to be aware that the soup base is priced based on how many you get as well. The service was just amazing the last time we went since the waiter was always smiling and always made sure he poured my water when it was empty. Additionally, we said a special phrase that complimented their soup base, and he gave us a tomato soup base packet to take home!!! The ambiance is very nice here, and you can really tell that they keep the area very clean. They have robots bringing your food as well, so that's an experience. The only concern is that there's no parking, so it's a little hard to find parking nearby.

    Came to this hot pot place while traveling to Chicago. I walked in. I was greeted by the server who…read morewas very nice. They had a few different options for Hot pot. They had an all you can eat for $40 which I thought was a little expensive. They had an all the car option as well. And then they had a $20 after. I think either 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. All you can eat just meat option. Which I feel like is a steal. The inside of the restaurant was very clean. I really liked how they have their hot pot setup done. I thought it was really cool with the four pots at the table. I came late at night midweek and there wasn't a way and I felt like the service was good. All in all, I think if you're into hot pot, especially if you're staying at one of the hotels, this place is definitely worth checking out.

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    Wagyu House Chicago

    Wagyu House Chicago

    4.5(836 reviews)
    1.0 miSouth Loop
    $$$$

    If you're looking for a truly unique dining experience in Chicago, Wagyu House is absolutely worth…read moreit. The quality of the wagyu is incredible--every slice is beautifully marbled, tender, and full of flavor. Cooking it yourself at the table makes the meal interactive and fun, and the broths add another layer of depth to the flavors. What really makes this place stand out is the overall experience. The restaurant has a futuristic vibe with impressive visuals, robot servers, and immersive lighting that makes dinner feel like an event rather than just a meal. The Infatuation +1 The service was excellent as well--staff were attentive, friendly, and happy to explain how everything works. Whether it's your first time trying wagyu hot pot or you're already a fan, they make the experience smooth and enjoyable. The all-you-can-eat wagyu and seafood options are perfect if you want to try different cuts and ingredients. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, and you definitely leave full. Tripadvisor Overall, Wagyu House is one of the most fun and memorable dining experiences in Chicago. Perfect for special occasions, birthdays, or just a night out if you want something different.

    (Kari's Rating 9.25/10) Came here with 7 of my friends on a…read moreSunday night at 6:30pm. You have to have all your party with you before you get seated, which is relatively standard. It was pretty busy with large groups, so the host did a really nice job of seeing us within a reasonable time of our arrival. Since the entire table has to select the same price set, our group decided on the silver level sitting ($55). We figured was a good middle option as it included two massive seafood platters which contained snow crab legs, scallops, fillets of white fish, squid and clams. The waiter also suggested the spicy Sichuan hot pot soup base, which had the perfect amount of spice, but was not the typical mala numbing taste. He encouraged three cuts of their best choice meats, one specialty platter per person, unlimited sushi and nigiri and a soft drink of choice with refills. We decided to get an array of special items since it was one per person, so we're all able to share the beef tartar (served with Pringles) and the seared wagyu nigiri which were our top picks of the evening. I don't mind the bone marrow here, but I remembered it was a little too oily (which I get it is), but it was a bit much for me last time we ordered-so we passed on that. Our server was extremely attentive and helped clear our table as more plates and bowls were added for sauces, rice, and seafood shells. I'm also genuinely impressed by the quality of food. This is probably my fifth or sixth time here, as it's closer to where I live without having to go all the way to Chinatown and the quality is extremely consistent. We also ordered 4 orders of the smoked salmon nigiri, the yellow tail and the regular salmon for the table. To our groups surprise, we finished it all! We also were able to go up and make our own dipping sauces, and a variety of fresh vegetables for our individual hot pots. They had slices of king oyster mushrooms, hydrated shiitake and seafood mushrooms, but I really would've liked to have the option of enoki mushrooms as well, but I do understand they're a little bit on the pricier side. I also really liked the fried tofu cubes, firm tofu, and their bok choy. All the vegetables were pretty fresh for having it be buffet style. I wish there was more of a variety of noodles as most Hot Pot places have vermicelli, ramen, fresh noodles, and udon noodles. Also heads up- this restaurant you had to order your udon noodles separately as they were not at the buffet. My main suggestion of the evening was to have the seafood platters snow crab legs pre-scored as it was fairly difficult to try and crack open the claw with the fork and chopsticks provided. Overall, I would definitely come back for the quality of food and the reasonable prices. We finished our meal with a side of cookies and cream ice cream, which sounds like a very odd combination after Hot Pot, but honestly perfectly closed out our evening.

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    Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Wicker Park

    4.4(189 reviews)
    4.1 miWicker Park, West Town
    $$$

    This was a first time adventure. We arrive, not knowing at all what to expect. The menu is a fixed…read moreprice. Everybody at the table must order the same level of menu, and once you get there, you can see why. We all agreed upon the ultimate, and we're rapidly seated. The server understood instantly that we were rookies, and was helpful and pleasant for our entire adventure. He showed us how to place the orders for the broth pots that are used to cook the various items. He also showed us how to place the orders for more of the all-you-can-eat items. In addition to the meats and special items that came from ordering, there is a conveyor belt that contains more items such as pastas, vegetables, and things like tofu, fish, and other things. We each chose a different broth, and you have controls it your table that control an induction cooktop to heat it up to your preferred level. The only complaint I had about the entire visit is that the controls are hard to access. You have to bend down since they are under the edge of your table, and they are not intuitive. So you have to look at them. It is difficult. That is my only complaint. The broth I got which was mushroom based was very good. The meats were things like ribeye, New York strip, brisket, pork, shoulder, chicken, and you would toss them into the cooking broth for a number of seconds pull them out, and they would be cooked to perfection. Grabbing things off of the conveyor was extremely easy, and they managed to keep it full. Delivery of the meat items was achieved using a second train system that would stop at your table and you would unload your little items and begin using them. Very automated. You ordered off of a touchscreen, your items arrived at your table within two minutes. Again, I cannot say enough about the service. It was extremely fast! The server who personally handled our table was outstanding! The food was delicious, in the atmosphere was wild. The walls were covered with Japanese anime art, and the music was a mixture of Japanese pop and K-pop, with a little hip-hop thrown in for fun. The all you can eat model meant that our prices were still quite reasonable. Like most oriental all you can eat, they do expect you only need to grab what you will eat. They're not big on wasting food. And I don't blame them. Their prices are reasonable. Unlike conveyor belt sushi, where you pay by every plate you grabbed, here you are paying for the ultimate experience. This was an outstanding adventure. The food was great in the atmosphere was great. I just wish they had a parking lot!

    Super crowded and smug door gatekeeping because they were busy... not sire about the food because…read morewaiting for over an hour for a mall level meh vibe restaurant in Chinatown is not it y'all. Don't know about the food but seriously is hot pot and KBBQ is not hard... so get over yourself eesh.

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    Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown - Salad

    Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

    4.7(242 reviews)
    2.6 miNear North Side
    $$$
    Fine dining
    Large group friendly

    I've enjoyed a decent amount of hot pot chains and locations, but was really impressed with the…read moreoverall vibe and food quality. Very modern and trendy interior which felt very welcoming, with some nice booths overlooking the street below and windows all around. Mikey was our server and was not only very attentive and helpful, but really upbeat and made the whole experience so fun. We had the Chongqing level 1 broth and the Golden Chicken broth and both very really flavorful while not being overbearing. Was pleasantly surprised at just how much chilies and spice were in the Chonqing level 1 broth, and the chicken broth was rich and delicious. The meat quality was also very fresh and tender and same goes for the veggies. A standout favorite for our table was the crispy fried sticks (didn't get the exact name unfortunately) that absorbed some of the sauce and we're absolutely delicious. Pretty nice assortment of apps and sauces at the sauce stations scattered around. We had a few cocktails and they were also a nice treat and went well with everything. Overall great presentation and vibe and for a pretty fair going price that these premium hot pot places. This would just seemed to be a notch above the others on a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon. Would come back

    We went there tonight and loved it - it is a great location just a block off Michigan ave., there…read moreis a young crowd and the vibe is upbeat. More importantly, the food was great. We chose the mushroom broth and the chicken broth, then ordered and assortment of meats, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles to cook in the broth. It was all good, and the pricing was reasonable for an upscale environment in downtown Chicago (for 5 people with plenty of food and drinks the total was around $300 with tip). We will Definitely be back

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