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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle

4.7 (556 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Pearl L.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a decent spot nearby the convention area during PAX and we opted to give this spot a try cause I thought they were doing happy hour. Unfortunately they weren't but we were already inside so we just stayed. The staff here was friendly and pretty good about checking in during the early parts of dining in. I ordered a hot pot with a few ingredients and a lychee iced tea while my boyfriend got their egg fried rice. They got my hot pot ready while the ingredients were coming in one by one. The menu that you write on to pick out your options gives you a time frame of how long each ingredient takes but the meatballs were ingredient as I cooked those things forever in there and it wasn't doing anything for me. The drink was refreshing and definitely tasted of lychee without being overly sweet. The presentations of the ingredients for the hot pot was pretty but kind of big especially with how tight the bar seating was. Now the real star of the show was my boyfriend's egg fried rice, it was absolutely one of the best fried rices we've had and I honestly wished I had gotten that instead of spending almost forty minutes for meatballs to cook and even then they were still pink. The broth was good and I did ask for one of the spiciest ones and it delivered on the spiciness. It was hard to change the stove settings as I was trying to cook the meatballs, especially cause I was having it on the high setting which caused boiling and the soup was getting everywhere. The staff didn't come to check in really until we asked for the check. The space is lovely and they definitely can take in several parties. They do have a section to make your own sauces and they had other food options over there too. They even let you take as much candy as you want, which they had quite the varieties. The bathroom was a bit disorganized but otherwise not bad. However, I think I have been to better hot pot spots and there are better ones out there.

Great place, great food, amazing service!
Ali M.

Great place, great food, amazing service! If you like hotpot, this place is a great one.

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Stella Y.

I've been to Qiao Lin in Chicago and was excited to see it was also in Seattle and the quality definitely still exceeds my expectations! We did a split pot with the pepper pork and golden chicken with collagen. Both were amazing and super flavorful- didn't even need sauce! We also got the flat iron beef which was my favorite protein, mushroom meadley, bean curd, Napa, bamboo shoots, tong ho, fish and tofu. Honestly can't go wrong with anything here since the quality is really fresh. Don't forget to get the fresh noodles to end the meal!!

Johnny P.

The service was very quick and easy. Amazing food and quality! Definitely will be back again!

Crystal Z.

I'm visiting from out of town, so I am always looking good places to eat! Out of all the hotpot places I've been to here, this might the spot that I'll be visiting again. Food was solid. There was a plethora of food options and broth to choose from. I appreciate that they don't charge extra for their additional broths (you can choose up to 3). Their golden chicken broth was soooo my fave! The restaurant was spacious and the whole vibe was awesome!! Our server Noah was the ABSOLUTE best!! Customer service makes up half the experience and he honestly made our night. He was quick, knowledgeable, and attentive with a very position attitude. Good way to end Sunday evening!!

Sean H.

My new favorite à la carte hotpot spot! Came here on a Friday evening with reservations and was greeted and seated right away. The overall ambiance is very clean, modern, with good music playing. One thing I noticed however is that there were very many unbussed tables in there. We ordered three broths and various meats. I like how you can get literally three different broths and not be charged extra lol. My favorite was the Thai tom yum. The tom yum flavor was subtle, but good. Each meat was absolutely incredible. My favorite one was by far the freshly cut short ribs. It was sooo good, buttery sort of, and melt in your mouth. The sauce bar was good too, I like how the sauce bar wasn't an extra charge as well. Only things I wasn't a fan of is how hot it was in the restaurant. I was sweating so much lol. Also I wasn't a big fan of the appetizer options they had, but the desserts were solid. Definitely coming back!

Short rib
Tarynn W.

Really like this place. The spicy pot is very spicy even the lowest level I love it! Great selection of meat and service was great!

Full order of the 1.Flat Iron
Jenna P.

This was the pinnacle of hot pot experiences and we will most certainly be back. Our server, Noah, was amazing!! He treated us like royalty and had literally anything we could have needed. Even a hair tie to borrow while I was slurping broth. The food was fresh and the broths were delicious, and the whole experience was tied together and set to our pace by our excellent server. Noah, you're a rockstar, thanks so much!

Anny L.

The food is delicious, and we really enjoyed it. They serve an authentic spicy Sichuan broth, and the staff is very friendly and attentive. If you like traditional Sichuan flavors, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Egg fried rice, 1 meter pork, Tiger milk tea, taro swans and some fried 11.Bean Curd Stick

The food was so good! The atmosphere is lovely and the decor is super fitting for the amazing time we had. The service was quick and the food came faster, I definitely recommend ordering some of the taro swans

Hannah P.

Qiao Lin Hot Pot was absolutely amazing! Everything from the quality of the food to the overall experience exceeded our expectations. The hot pot broths were delicious, and we loved the sauce bar and mini appetizer station, it was such a nice touch. My favorite was the shrimp paste. It was fresh, flavorful, and a must order! We also tried the Wagyu meat variety. While the quality was excellent, it was way more meat than our family could finish. Next time, we'll definitely stick with the à la carte options so we can try a bigger variety of items. The seafood platter was absolutely worth ordering and was one of the highlights of our meal. Great food, great selection, and a fun dining experience overall. The service was top notch! Noah was very friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed during the whole dining experience. Highly recommend Qiao Lin Hot Pot, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Seattle!

Golden Chicken Broth
Natalie T.

Literally everytime I come to Seattle, I stay at the Grand Hyatt so I get convenient access to this hot pot place! Broths- I love the golden chicken broth, it's super hearty and it just feels good to sip on this! The last time I was here I was pretty sick, so this broth brought me back to life. I also really fancy the mushroom broth, super umami and flavorful Meats- short rib 1000/10 this is my favorite meat from this spot, you really taste the quality and it truly melts in your mouth! It's not super thin like paper and it still has a good chew to it. This is a must get meat! flat iron 8/10 still high quality and it's a classic meat for hotpot! they give you lots and it's affordable for a good sized portion of meat Sauce bar- they have a variety of sauce condiments, sides, and a small dessert bar which is awesome! This is an additional fee but so worth it Chinese donuts- this is a must order side dish I always get, dip it in the golden chicken broth sauce and it's the perfect bite. They make it fresh and I love when it's piping hot and crispy and the perfect amount of oil that coats your lips they also have candy you can grab on your way out! a bonus and must grab. Love this place honestly and I live in the Bay Area, home of amazing Chinese hot pot so for me to rate this high is a great sign LOLOL

Golden chicken collagen broth
Zyra P.

One of my favorite hot pot places in Seattle! My favorite hotpot base ever is from Qiaolin and it is the Golden Chicken Collagen Broth -- it is healthy and so flavorful and rich! I also love getting their meter beef combo because it is reasonably priced. Their sauce bar is also great because not only does it offer just sauces, it has small delicious desserts and appetizers as well! Our server Noah was also such an amazing and attentive server that he took care of all of our needs from aprons, hair ties to clarifying the menu for us. Would absolutely come back again whenever I'm in downtown!

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17 days ago

The spicy broth was proper spicy and excellent! Tip: Two chillies was more than spicy enough and I'm usually good with spice.

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Authentic Chinese hotpot in downtown Seattle. Spicy soup is the best. Serve until late night.

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