When we came in, we were seated promptly, which I appreciated! Our server, Noah was super nice and gave me a hair tie before we ate as well and told me that I can keep it. The soup base was good. Our favorite was the pork tripe. It was hearty and rich. The vegetables were good and we appreciated the surprise shrimp, and muscle pieces in our soup. The meat itself is good and it cooked fast, 10/10 would come again. read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - lamb and rib eye meat, vegetable combo, quail eggs, tofu skin, mango and lychee beer - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As always the service was amazing! And the Hotpot always hits! Very large restaurant with a wide variety of things to order.

Noah was a great server. The food was great! The spicy broth was very spicy though only feedback.

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 read more

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Food - High quality, well presented meats and veggies. A nice selection of soup bases that are well balanced. Free ice cream included and sauce bar included. Sauce bar sometimes has good cream puffs. Next to the sauce bar is a snack bar so if you're feeling snackish while waiting for your pot to heat up, you can grab some. Service - Always fairly fast service and you order via a server. Sometimes there's a wait, there's a waiting area in the back that's connected to the Hyatt. Sauce bar as mentioned earlier is free and included. Lots to choose from at the sauce bar and it is self service. Ambiance - A nice place to take a date, it's not too loud, and the booths are separated enough where you feel like you have your own space. I love their hanging decor. It is well lit, so if you're going for more of a dim-lit date vibe, this is not the right fit. read more

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Excellent experience at Qiao Lin! Their broth and meat options were delicious, and I was a huge fan of their topping (and dessert!) bar. The service is great, and even though our server brought us the wrong meats initially, he worked quickly to resolve our issue and got everything sorted. Ambience of the restaurant deserves its own section; the lighting unit is amazing (wish I took a picture) and looks like a giant temple hanging from the ceiling. Super cool if you're able to get a table in the center of the restaurant. Finally, one of my favorite touches worth noting is you get a free ice cream popsicle as you leave, which was a really nice touch (and really delicious)! I'd definitely recommend for anyone looking for some good hot pot in downtown Seattle. read more

I love this place and it's especially great for groups. We did a 6 person meal with a couple dietary restrictions and it was all very easy to do. Everything was tasty and came out super quickly. The server was very attentive and seemed to appear with new chopsticks or an extra spoon just when we realized we needed them. Truly a good value as well. Love going here and very good options for vegetarians and vegans. read more

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Most important: Go during happy hour, it's 31% off from 2-4pm and then I believe after 9pm. It can still be pretty expensive with this discount so I wouldn't really go without it. Qiao Lin uses some of the highest quality beef out of all of the hot pot restaurants I've been to - I highly recommend ordering the short rib and the other specialty beef dishes. I think all of the other dishes are pretty good but not super special. Get the Chongqing spicy broth, I usually get the medium level which is a bit spicy but super flavorful and delicious. Qiao Lin also has a fantastic snack/side dishes bar, I forgot exactly what they are (will update when I go back) but I really enjoyed it. The service is fantastic, a lot of the waiters are quite energetic and seem to enjoy their job. One of the waiters once gave me a couple of Melonas to go which I thought was super nice! The interior of the restaurant is nicely lit and designed, great vibes overall. 4.9/5 read more

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Felt this location still does not fall short. The server Noah went above and beyond for our experience checking in every couple minutes. His energy is unmatched. The quality of the meats felt fresh. Ordered the scallops, shrimp balls, beef brisket and beef tongue. Different kind of broths but my favorite are the level one spicy, tomato, and pepper pork tripe broth. Would recommend making a reservation to get into the secluded room away from the whole crowd. Sauces are create your own, and they have reference recipes if you are unsure. read more

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Great hot pot in downtown Seattle! Takes reservations, fast and friendly service, and fresh and delicious ingredients. Beautiful decor too. Pro tip: ask for ice cream at the end of your meal! It's included :) The spicy soup base is SPICY. We got one out of three stars and it was already really hot. Super delicious, but be warned! Will be coming back! read more

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Food Rating: 8.38/10 Price: 9/10 Ambiance/Service: 9/10 Overall Rating: 8.79/10 I came here at 8 pm on a Friday with a reservation. The waitlist was already at 120 minutes. Even with our reservation, we were not seated until 8:22 pm. Aside from the short wait, everything else was great. Our server Noah was amazing. He was super attentive and had great energy the entire night. The ambiance was clean and comfortable, and the menu is very reasonably priced. The sauce bar for $3.99 per person is absolutely worth it in my opinion. All soup bases are $18.95. We tried the herbal chicken soup and the three chili Chongqing spicy broth. The herbal chicken broth was rich and flavorful. The Chongqing broth definitely lives up to its name and is very spicy. If you have a lower spice tolerance, I recommend getting at least half oil. Freshly Cut Short Ribs - $21.95 Rating: (8/10) The slices looked pretty thick at first, so I was worried they would be tough. Even after accidentally leaving a few pieces in the pot for a while, they were still tender. One Meter Sliced Beef - $18.95 Rating: (9/10) The presentation of this dish was great! And the meat quality was pretty good for the price! Sliced Bamboo Heart - $5.75 Rating: (9/10) Totally worth the price! Enoki Mushroom - $5.95 Rating: (8/10) They were pretty fresh but the portion was a little small for the price. Fresh Tofu - $4.95 Rating: (9/10) The tofu was great! Super soft. Japanese Udon Noodle - $5.95 Rating: (8/10) Pretty standard udon noodles. Sweet Potato Noodle - $4.25 Rating: (9/10) I have never had noodles that had the same chewy texture as rice cakes. These were super good! Vegetable Combo - $9.95 Rating: (7/10) The vegetable pieces were cut a bit too large making it difficult to eat. read more

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Arrived at 8pm and the place was decently packed, but did not wait long as we had a reservation. I ordered chicken herbal broth and the chongqing spicy broth at the highest spice. Both broths were excellent if you want a good balance between the two. Chongqing spice levels are no joke and if you're a spice fanantic, you'll love it. Short rib and meter sliced beef were excellent and I do recommend! Our server Noah was nothing short of superb and was very kind and welcoming in addition to his excellent service. We had all of our requests handled perfectly by him and will be looking for him next time I am back. As someone from the Bay Area, California, I've had my fair share of hotpot and I can say Qiao Lin beats out most if not all, places I have been to. Highly recommend. read more

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I've walked by this hot pot place, but never tried it since it opened. This hot pot place is à la carte, but if you come on certain days at certain times, all dishes are 31% off which is what I did. The broths are delicious, especially the Golden Chicken Soup with Collagen. There are also some unique ones that I've never seen like the Thai Tom Yum Broth. We tried the Tomato, Mushroom, and the Golden Chicken Broth. Instead of a fan overhead, the fan is built into the sides of the pot. There is a huge selection of dishes to order from. The menu is located online on their website. My favorite find was the House Special Frog Legs. I love frog, which you don't typically see on menus. The Fried Fish Tofu was also perfectly fried and golden brown - you did not need to cook this dish in the broth. You can call to make a reservation, but you can also join the waitlist via Yelp. It is quite busy, so it is recommended to make a reservation. For 31% off: - Mon-Thu 2:00-4:00 PM & after 8:30-10:00 PM; - Fri-Sat 2:00-4:00 PM & after 9:30 PM-12:00 AM (excluding holidays) Check the website for the menu and for any updates: https://www.qiaolinhotpot.com/ read more

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I went kinda late at night about an hour before closing and got sat pretty quick since I was solo. I got the personal sized pot and the herbal chicken broth which u don't usually get. I also got a plate of beef and some veggies. The soup was super umami and the beef was so soft and tender. It almost felt melt in my mouth! I also got a discount for their late night pricing which was super appreciated too. Service was quick and food tasted great read more

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This spot was so good we went twice during our stay in Seattle. The mushroom broth and the chicken herb broth were delicious and so flavorful. We couldn't get over how much flavor was packed into the mushroom broth. Definitely don't pass that one up. The meats are great quality and taste. The beef tongue wasn't chewy and was tender. They have so many options to choose from and their sauce bar is a great addition to the meats and veggies. Servers were really nice and bussers on point. There's a wait during busy weekends but well worth the wait. There's a waiting area to the back left. The first night they put out coats in a bag to keep the smell off but didn't offer that the second time. Minor thing but would highly recommend checking out. read more

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This is a popular spot located right next to the Grand Hyatt, and you can join the waitlist online--but be prepared for a long wait. We came on New Year's Day for dinner as a party of four and joined the waitlist around 6 p.m., with about 30 tables ahead of us. We didn't get seated until close to 8 p.m. There's a self-serve sauce, appetizer, and dessert bar where you can create your own dipping sauces. They even provide simple sauce recipes on the wall. The meat quality was good--fresh and tender--and there was also a wide selection of vegetables and tofu options. Service was solid. Each table has a water pitcher so you can refill your own water during the meal, which is convenient. At the end, there's complimentary ice cream available near the entrance. Overall, it was a positive experience aside from the long wait. Pricing is on the higher side, similar to other hot pot restaurants, but it's worth it for an occasional visit. There are cute panda decors which I love! read more

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First, order the broth - regardless of choosing 1, 2, or 3 different flavors, they are the same price (19). The chicken collagen was by far the best, but the pepper one was good too, and Tom yum was very strong with the lemongrass flavor which I didn't love but my partner liked. Then order everything you want cooked in the broth. We ordered a la carte and got the veggie platter (bok choy, cabbage, etc) mushroom platter, shrimp ball with egg yolk inside (recommended by our server), short ribs, fish fillet, and fresh noodles. We opted for the unlimited sauce bar (4/pp) too. The sauce bar had some tortilla and puffy chips, some kind of fish(?) dish (all good) as well as a couple of sweet items among the sauce ingredients. I attempted to follow their suggested recipes for my sauce but I ended up mixing almost everything together and it turned out okay thankfully. The shrimp ball was firm and the yolk inside was fun but I wouldn't order it again. The total was 113 before tax. Their plates are moderately sized and we definitely could have ordered at least another plate of noodles and protein. Next time. read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - 3 broths, veggie platter, mushroom platter, shrimp balls, short ribs, fish fillet, and fresh noodles - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very fun experience for us. We had never been before. The staff was helpful in explaining what we had to do. For first timers it's good to get the meat/veggie combo so you see what you like. Next time we go we'll know exactly what to order. All the food items were fresh and delicious. read more

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PHENOMENAL! First time doing hot pot and the server was fantastic really helped explain everything and helped us pick what to order. The food was delicious and you get to choose a max of 3 broths to cook the food in. Get a little bit of everything and enjoy. Freshly cut short rib and king oyster mushrooms are a must order. read more

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Delicious hotpot venue full of international Chinese people... tons of mixins' and a good small-bites and sauce bar. Prob confusing for newcomers though, I had to give quite a few non-Chinese folks tips on what to try for sauces. Service is efficient, like most Chinese places.. :) --- PS: Sauce recs for adventuresome non-Chinese folks who are here: A. Basic Sesame-Soy Starter * 2 tbsp sesame sauce / tahini * 1 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tbsp hot water (to loosen) * 1 tsp sugar * Optional: a splash of black vinegar, a bit of garlic Use with: beef, lamb, veggies. B. Taiwan style -- Sesame x Garlic x Soy * 2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste * 1-1.5 tbsp light soy * 1 tbsp hot broth to smooth * 1 tbsp minced garlic * 0.5 tbsp black vinegar * A few drops sesame oil * Cilantro if you like it Use with: literally everything. This is the mainstream. C. Satay Beef Dipper * 1.5 tbsp Bullhead 沙茶酱 * 1 tbsp soy * 1 tbsp minced garlic * 1 tsp sugar * 1 tbsp scallions D. Hot Pot "God Mode" (my friends' words not mine) Build in this order: 1. 1 tbsp sesame paste 2. 1 tbsp satay (Bullhead) 3. 1 tbsp chili oil (红油) 4. 1 tbsp garlic 5. 1 tsp XO sauce (if available) 6. 1 tsp black vinegar 7. 1 tsp soy 8. A few drops sesame oil 9. A spoon of hot broth to emulsify 10. Top with cilantro + scallions Use with: wagyu, lamb shoulder, fish tofu, anything. read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4.5 stars overall. This is located in the heart of Seattle and we did not drive but I probably would not recommend it. We thankfully had reservations ahead of time, so wait was only a few minutes to get our table. The restaurant is clean and brightly lit. It is a little pricey experience (comes out to way more expensive than regular AYCE hot pot places for less options) but quality does seem very good. We got three different flavors of hotpot and the side including a classic chongqing spicy, chicken herbal and a thai. The broths were rich and flavorful. We tried a meat platter, shrimp paste, different vegetables, potato noodles, fish cake, mushroom platter and a few more items. There is a sauce bar that's a few dollars more that I believe is mandatory to get, but also very necessary. It also has fruit and desserts which were great. The fruit was refreshing in between the spicy broth and the desserts included several different jellies, mango sago that was nice and cold and some bean soups. The meat felt very good in quality, very thinly sliced. Service was good and the experience felt nice; we walked out very full and I even felt comfortable to take home leftovers which were still tasty. read more

Service: Noah was extremely attentive and thorough when explaining the menu, and even though it was 9:45 pm when we walked in, he definitely brought the energy! He & his incredible heart for service singlehandedly became the reason why my boyfriend and I wanted to go back. I quote my bf: "Noah gave us the best restaurant experience we've ever had!!" *honestly-- give this man a raise. Food: Right when I walked in, there was an impressive display of meat and purple melona pops! There are a ton of dessert and a large variety of ingredients for sauce creation...and everything looked neat and fresh :)) Ambiance: There seems to be a lot of large parties even at 9:45pm but luckily my bf and I were able to find a spot still! Upbeat music but not so loud where you have to scream lol read more

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Never heard of this place before but so glad I went! The experience was heavenly. I didn't have much expectations but was blown away. The soup options were top notch, from memory I believe I got the golden chicken and the og spicy broth. The golden soup was rich, creamy and fatty. I sipped the broth and felt like i ascended to the heavens. The spicy broth was just the same. When you dip the beef into the broth and take the bite, the richness is so beautiful and although spicy, it is just a blissful experience. Service is great, they give you aprons and serve you promptly. The sauce bar was well stocked and kept. They had a good selections of traditional Chinese desserts that me and my friend sampled. Mango sago, red bean soup and green bean soup. The strawberries were sweet as well. I would definitely choose Qiao Lin over Haidilao any day. Restaurant was clean and aesthetic inside, I loved the ceiling decor. read more

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Great food, good selection, and friendly staff that will guide through the selection. The dip/snack bar is ok not the greatest. read more

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Rich flavors, lots of food, quick and attentive service, and super satisfying. Casual vibe. Would definitely go back when I'm in the area again. read more

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ABSOLUTELY COMING BACK!! The mushroom base was to diiie for!!! Im still salivating at the mouth thinking about it again. Broth was so rich and flavorful, savory. The chicken Broth was light and reminded me of chicken noodle soup base just lighter the recommendations from the server were perfect for our meal. The venue was nice and spacious Im def coming back read more

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I went here for dinner and lunch. They have a lunch combo thats pretty good value for $25. I enjoyed the herbal chicken broth. Good service. read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - Lunch combo - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The golden chicken soup with collagen is superior here! And don't forget to load it up with lots of garlic, cilantro, and green onions. We got the trio of broths including tom yum and the Chongquing spicy broth. Usually my favorite broth flavor is spicy szechuan followed by tom yum, but I didn't actually enjoy those here. The tom yum tasted like a watered down version and the Chongquing spicy broth was extremely oily and spicy. Now I'm usually also a huge broth drinker, but even I struggled with drinking the spicy one. Thankfully, the golden chicken soup with collagen saved the day. I've had chicken broths as the base, but nothing comes close to this one. The emphasis lies in the collagen part, in which gives the broth its ultra creamy and almost nutty flavor. It legit tastes like it has been brewing in straight goodness for hours and hours. I'd come back to Qiao Lin just for this broth! The meat quality was good/standard and the sauce bar had some different selections for small appetizers. We came on a Sunday and the place was packed, but they were still able to seat us and worked efficiently. One thing to note though is that the bathroom wasn't the cleanest, which did throw me off. read more

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This was our first time eating at this style of restaurant. The food was very good. Nice relaxing decor, and good, friendly service. read more

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Came here for our first dinner on the first night in Seattle during a recent trip. One of our friends had been here multiple times on their last visit and had really wanted to come here again. Surpri I made a reservation through Yelp for Friday at 6:45pm. PARKING is in the SAME building but the entrance (if i remember correctly) is on the opposite side. Qiao Lin has a QR code on the inside of the restaurant where itll take 2? hours off your ticket (i had like a 17.xx ticket and it took off 12.xx). IF you have a rental car, try to take note of what it is before you head down to the restaurant. Scan the code, register the car with license plate, and itll take the amount off. I didn't have license plate info so i waited until i returned to car and it processed through. Anyways, we were promptly seated upon arrival (even though i was a few minutes late due to figuring out parking). You can choose between 6 different broths (Chongqing Spicy Broth, Tomato Broth, Mushroom Broth, Herbal Chicken Broth, Pepper Pork Tripe Broth, and Golden CHicken Soup w Collagen) with either a Single/Half and Half/Triple Flavor pot. We opted for a SINGLE POT with GOLDEN CHICKEN SOUP WITH COLLAGEN The first order and the soup came out pretty fast. This soup is REALLY good. 2nd only to HaiDiLao's Golden Fish Maw w/ Chicken. For the price difference, this one is definitely worth in comparison. VERY flavorful and rich. FRESHLY CUT SHORT RIB - beautifully presented. Very marblized beef. Nice and tender FRESH NOODLE - thin fresh noodles. cooks fast ! PORK BELLY, NAPA CABBAGE x2, QUAIL EGGS, BEAN CURD STICK and FRESH TOFU - uh good? what can i say. TONGHO - small amount SLICED TARO - Decent amount. Cooked well. Be careful they'll disintegrate. BRINED PORK INTESTINE (didn't come - removed from bill) FRIED FISH TOFU - couldn't tell if this was more of an appetizer or we were supposed to put it in the broth. it came out toasted and hot. Like HaiDiLao, they have a sauce bar (costs $2.99/person) but along with the sauces, there is also ready to eat "appetizer" like items available to grab like something similar to la ji zi (dry chili chicken), fries and chicken nuggets (lol), wood ear mushroom, tofu skin noodles, edamame, cut oranges, etc. We had ordered a ONE METER SLICED BEEF later through 2 different people. It took quite a long time for the order to come. Waiter states it was due to a back up of orders in the back. Probably took upwards of 20+ minutes Eventually it came. Its essentially sliced beef belly on a meter long wooden board. Overall, NOT BAD ! It was pretty good for the price. Not saying we ordered a LOT of food but between 3 people, price wasnt too bad. As previously said, broth is amazing. Everything else, pretty decent. Surprisingly not as busy as I expected for a Friday night. I'd come here again if i visit Seattle in the future. read more

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Very friendly service. Sauce bar was good. Desserts were great. The combo is for 2 people but I ate it by myself. That was awesome too. Veggies were fresh. The soup was high quality. read more

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We had a reservation but needed to wait about 15 minutes for a table. We got seated right in front of the sauce bar which is honestly such a good spot-- very convenient for refills of everything. Speaking of the sauce bar, it was a great sauce bar. Lots of options. Some hot and cold and very Chinese side dishes (chicken feet! pig ear! very exciting). The beef and lamb and all the mushrooms and vegetables we had were all excellent, very tasty. My friends wanted a half spicy pot and I'm not too good with spice, but I still ate a couple pieces and it honestly wasn't all that bad (for medium spicy)... for them. It was pretty spicy but not killer for me. :) The other half was the golden chicken broth, and imo it was a little low on salt, but ... we were next to the sauce bar so I was happy to drown food in sauces! The one thing we really didn't like was how strong their cleaning solutions were. It smelled like they poured hand sanitizer over the entire table, which would mess what we ate flavor-wise because we could taste the alcohol sanitizer :( The price ended up being about $50/person, so a sometimes spot instead of an always spot. My friends were extremely excited to get Melona popsicles afterwards hahha. And excellent side item! (And my clothes smelled extremely of hot pot afterwards-- I think they could use a little more ventilation!) read more

Rich, flavorful hot pot with impressive ingredient quality. The split broth delivered both deep, numbing spice and a balanced savory base. Thin-sliced beef, fresh fish, handmade noodles, and mushrooms all tasted exceptionally fresh. The sauce bar offered great customization. Bonus points for the perfectly seasoned skewers, so spicy, and addictive. A satisfying, high-quality meal overall. read more

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had 3 bases and it was kinda underwhelming ngl.... the meat was kinda expensive and and the service was kinda bad. took a while for us to get our order in, get waters and refills, and then get the bill. the people were nice, but doesn't make up for the really bad service. the food we got was good tho, but just on the pricier side. the pepper broth was a redeeming factor and the extra sides like sesame balls we're good too. you do get charged for a sauce bar/side bar so there's that. now would i recommend, i think it depends on the person. for instance if you want variety then yes, but also i think it might be best to go to somewhere else like an ayce read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is so good! And pretty compatible to the hotpot we had in China. We got the chongqing spicy broth and the pepper pork broth. Both were amazing! I also love the selections they had for sauces! Long wait times though so book ahead or join the yelp queue! read more

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The food is great. This is a order as you go, not an all you can eat. I thought the quality was good and really great service. The wait can be very long, so make sure to put yourself in the waitlist before you go. read more

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Even better the second time! I feel crazy giving this place only 4 stars the first time. I literally have no complaints. The staff are very friendly and fast. We came at 11pm this time and all the meats and sauces are still so fresh. It may be a little pricier than other hot pot places, but it makes up for it in quality. They offer many high quality meats and the portion sizes are very sizable. All their house-made drinks are good too! Would highly recommend coming here at least once, and if not for food, they also have a to-go window to order drinks. :) read more

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Great hotpot spot with a variety of soup bases and ingredients to choose from. Only downside is I felt like the table wasn't set up in a way that made it easy to cook. Came on a Thursday night with a group of 5 at around 8 pm. The restaurant was pretty busy, but they were able to still seat us pretty quickly at one of the larger tables. I feel like the table wasn't really set up to make it easy to cook, as the pot was very far away and the ingredients were left on the far side of the table which made it hard for people to reach. We got a two-soup base of the mala and herbal chicken. I originally asked for the highest spice level, but was talked down to the second which ended up being a good thing. The mala was definitely one that grew on you, so while originally I felt like it wasn't too spicy, by the end I was sweating. There was a good variety of ingredients you could select, although they use a paper menu vs an ipad. They also had a sauce bar and 3-4 different appetizers present there + melona bars for free when leaving. Prices felt fair given the amount of each ingredient given. Overall it was a solid spot and I really liked the soup bases! The only downside is the configuration of the table but I suspect the tables for 4 might be better. I would come back next time I'm in Seattle. read more

Probably one of the best hot pot place I've tried in Seattle. We got Tom yum and the mushroom base and the Tom yum was just perfect. Service was quick but they did forget one of our meat. Lots of variety for sauces Place is clean and well decorated read more

Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved coming here last time getting the triple broth and getting probably the best hot pot I've had around the area. Shoutout to my lovely girlfriend who recommended this place at first. A little late review, but the server Noah recommended me to leave a comment here as he reminded me. Great server by the way, since he recognized me! Anyways, excited to have another round at this clean place. Thank you again. read more