Came here after karaoke next door, and was surprised to find that this place closes at 4am! We had a party of 7 and ordered the coconut chicken. It was hands down one of the best hot pot soup bases ive ever had! There's a huge plate of chicken pieces that they throw into the pot as well as other ingredients to elevate the soup base. It was so flavorful and hearty it was my favorite part of the meal! My friends ordered the other stuff, so idk what we got, but quality tasted good. I liked that they had a sauce bar with a pretty decent variety and also a mini app section to get woodears and chips to snack on while waiting for the food. There's also grapes and oranges available to grab after finishing your meal. Staff were so attentive and friendly. They made sure to fill our broth when it started getting low! read more

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Place is definitely a lil different from your traditional hotpot where it's just a molten lava bowl of chili oil on one side and mushroom/herbal broth on the other. No split broths here. Server recommended either the fish maw or coconut chicken broths. We opted for the coconut chicken broth. They literally just pour bottles of coconut water and then let the chicken cook in it. Makes for a sweeter meal with the coconut. Pretty solid amount of chicken for two. Veges are okay. We also ordered some bean curd and beef to top off. I felt like quantity was generally on the smaller side for what you get. Servers were nice though and always checking-in, replace plates etc. The space is big, but fills up quick. We got seated immediately a little before 6pm on a Saturday, but tons of people waiting by the time we left. I'm not totally sure I get the hype. The chicken with coconut was fine, but nothing remarkable. It was quality though and the sauce they recommend you create at the top of the sauce bar def worked well with the chicken. But I'd still probably opt for more traditional hot pot option if split broths and more red meats. read more

Chi Chicken - Organic chicken with bone - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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The soup tastes good but the items for selections are just alright Long wait but ambiance is nice. But in general I feel like there are better places for hotpot read more

Alright I'm going to be real. I understand it's expensive to run a restaurant. But this is chicken. A combo meal should not be $68, $98. It should be like. $48. $78. read more

I've never had chicken hot pot, but the soup was flavorful and really tasty! The base order came with a lot of chicken, a small vegetable platter, and noodles. We also added on items because the base order itself wouldn't have been enough food. Overall it was on the pricier side and I don't like that there's a fee for sauce, but the food was good. The service was attentive and the seating was spacious in the upstairs area we were in. You order on a tablet and then the items come out quickly. read more

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Not your typical hotpot place - very hip, young and I hope you like coconut water. I came here with some friends and ordered full chicken (probably more than we needed) in coconut broth. 2 coconuts worth of water along with coconut shavings went into the base of this soup, which was sweet, oily and definitely different. The rest was standard fare hotpot, sauce bar, fish balls, greens, noodles, etc. The environment is loud and clubby, and they offer hampers to keep your coats from smelling like hotpot. Overall good experience that is different but not sure I was that into the coconut broth base. read more

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I had heard great things about this place and finally had a chance to try it. I'm always a big hot pot fan and was intrigued by their unique coconut chicken broth, made with juice from real coconuts they literally pour from at your table. The broth was incredibly clean-tasting and refreshing, yet warm and full of flavor. We got the combo for 2 people that came with a decent amount of vegetables which we supplemented with extra taro on the side. All the food was nicely presented, and their sauce bar was stocked and clean. Would highly recommend- just be sure to join their waitlist early as the space is limited and we did have to wait about 30 minutes to get seated on a Sunday evening. read more

Chi Chicken - Sauce - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

First time trying the fish maw golden soup chicken pot and thought that the flavoring of the broth was extremely tasty and rich. I love that this place serve their hot pot in this giant pot and we can order a la carte dishes from meats, seafood, and veggies to put in to cook. Service was quick and staff was extremely helpful in helping us navigate the menu and what to cook first or later. Love the ambiance of this place. We were in a private room for our friend's birthday and it was a really great time. read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Overall an okay experience. Don't think it was worth the price. We chose a private room (which required minimum of $160?). We opted for premium set which comes with two sets of chicken, 6 coconut waters + 2 Fiji bottled waters for the hot pot base. There were jujubes, goji berries and other herbs added as well. The individual orders were tiny and expensive. For example, Tong Ho was $6 and less than a handful! A5 wagyu beef was expensive (5 slices for $80). Not sure if I will come back. There are plenty of other hot pot spots that give more portions for a better price and quality is pretty much the same read more

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Definition of chinese hotpot comfort food. The chicken is so nice and clean and juicy that I can't say enough good things about it. Only wish if if it had less bones - I would pay extra for boneless chicken that isn't just chopped up chicken breast. All the other add-ons you get complement the soup broth very nice. Huge portions so that no one goes hungry. Nice private room ambiance for a friend's bday. Attentive service as well. read more

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I wasn't sure if I would like coconut chicken hot pot but I'll be damned it was really good!! I totally want to recreate it at home! The service is just ok and the vibe is so interesting I don't know what they were going for but as long as the food is good it's a great casual place。 read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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This was the first time I had coconut chicken and I loved it! The interior of this restaurant is spacious and cozy. Service here is quick and kind. We got the coconut chicken and a variety of ingredients for our hotpot. They have a wide selection of different meats, veggies, and appetizers. Everything was great quality and fresh. Loved how comforting and delicious the coconut chicken broth was! Would definitely come back. read more

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Delicious hot-pot place known for their flavorful and healthy broths, specifically their chicken broth known for their healthy collagen features. They seat you once you have a full party and are primarily a dinner spot; their setup is straightforward and well-done (with iPads to place your order) and service is prompt and efficient. They're well-known for their coconut drinks and have a wide range of other items, including herbal tea and a variety of bottled beer. Note that you can get a free wagyu item after spending ~$288 on your meal! read more

Chi Chicken - Lamb - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This is a nice place to go if you're craving chicken broth that feels comforting, light, and nourishing (perfect hangover cure!). However, it is quite pricey for what it is, and I didn't like that the default chicken that comes with the set is mostly bone and largely inedible. Service was efficient, and I appreciate that the servers provide a timer in the beginning and tell you how long to wait for the chicken to cook. The inside is very bright, clean, casual, and much larger than it looks from the outside. read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Every time I think about eating something comforting and healing, I think about Chi Chicken. It is so, so comforting. The broth is amazing -- I really like the fish maw one. I came with friends a few times and the chicken they cook in the hot pot is also really great. The quality of food is good, and the staff are great. It is a little bit on the spendy side and can be a bit of a wait sometimes, but I think it is worth it and I would definitely recommend going with friends. My mouth is watering thinking about the food I had here--can't wait until next time I can go back! read more

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Came at 2 PM on a Thursday for lunch and there was no wait. The coconut chicken broth comes with chicken, so we just added a veggie combo and some other mix-ins. This was my first time trying this specific type of broth, and at first it was like straight up coconut water, but then I got used to it and really liked it. Toppings bar has a nice selection - bonus points for shrimp chips, I love those guys. Overall I like the nearby Da Long Yi better, but this is great if you want that specific broth. The place is pricey (it ran us like $65/pp after tip) but really good/fresh ingredients. read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here for dinner with my friends on a Saturday night and the restaurant was pretty busy. I called beforehand to make sure they had a table for us so we were seated almost immediately. The restaurant was pretty busy with lots of tables filled with groups of friends. We got the coconut chicken with some add-ons, and the sauce bar add-on for each person. The coconut chicken soup base is made with 1 bottle of fiji water and 4 coconuts. The soup was really light and sweet - definitely an acquired taste for those who like coconut water flavors. I definitely suggest getting the sauce bar add-on, as it comes with some sides, fruits, and making your own dipping sauce really elevates the overall experience. Would recommend trying and would come back again! read more

Chi Chicken - Coconut chicken soup - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

came here with a friend and it was during off hours so we were one of the only tables there. we were seated quickly and since my friend came here before she went ahead and ordered for us. I was surprised by how light and refreshing the soup was and preferred this style over the oily hotspots we usually get. the chicken was juicy and everything was well flavored. read more

From the outside it doesn't seem like the place would be so big. But once you enter there's seating upstairs and downstairs. There's interesting decor such as Harry Potter by the black wall and where the restrooms are located. That decor doesn't make sense. The way you check in is interesting either with one of the waitstaff who has a tablet or the tablet in the middle of the entrance area. Depending on when you show up there's a bit of a wait. Once you get seated, you order using another tablet. It was only two of us and we ordered a bunch of items. There was a timer on the table which is supposed to let you know when the meat is done. Everything did add up so it became quite pricey at the end. Got the mushroom broth so I'm not sure how the coconut broth would taste. Service wise it was good. I'm not sure if I would go back as there's so many other hot pot places to check out. read more

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The service was pretty good, waters refilled promptly but really only speak Chinese. The coconut chicken broth is very good. Sauces are good too, plenty of lime. I wish they had more meat options and appetizers. Presentation is nice. Parking is a challenge! A lot of young staff, decor is trendy modern. Rave music in the background lol read more

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Absolutely stunning hot pot. If you're a fan of fresh chicken flavors this is your spot! My friend and I decided to come check out this spot as it's fairly new and got super excited about trying coconut with chicken as a broth base. (This is what they're known for) We ordered the typical things you get at hot pot like meats and veggies and fish balls and noodles. The shrimp paste was the Instagram worthy one where steam comes out of the bottom. Honestly this also tasted really good. We got our sauces on the side as per usual and then I think since we didn't know what to do with the chicken we just let the workers do it for us but they will leave you alone if you don't need help. I thought the hot pot was so fancy everything was shiny and gold. Overall the base broth was so herbal and slightly sweet it made everything taste really good so I highly recommend this place if you're into those flavors! read more

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First time trying a coconut chicken soup based hotpot, and it was absolutely delicious. Pro tip: try arrive early during weekends, as they do not accept reservations and it can be quite packed around dinner hours. We got here about 5pm and it was perfect timing. The selection of food items is good, we picked a few protein and veggies. The sauce buffet was amazing as well. Ambiance wise, it is more like social casual dining, perfect for any occasions. read more

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My partner and I have passed by here on occasion on the weekends and it's always a huge lineup. Finally I was able to try it when parents were visiting on a weekday lunch, and it was completely empty with a very different vibe than weekends. Because of the emptiness, the staff were very accommodating and helpful for intro'ing us to the menu and getting us set up. We had the coconut chicken broth and shared it amongst 3 people. They said this is a good amount if you're not too hungry (even though on the ordering ipad, it says "for 2"). I thought it was interesting that they literally poured in coconut water from the coconut into the hotpot, but then it was ridiculous that they opened brand new Fiji bottled water and pour that in as well, lol. The coconut broth is actually really good, and unique. I've never had anything like that as hotpot broth. The actual portion size is pretty small considering the starting price is $68. We loaded up on the sauce station's shredded tofu, shrimp crackers, and fruit so we were still full by the end of it, but if you're a group of hungry men I don't think it'd be enough food. The actual chicken quality - we got boned, free-range chicken but didn't think it was that special. It also gets dry to have chicken soaking in the broth for too long, so it's better to eat it earlier, but you usually want to eat the veggies along side the meat so it feels like weird timing. Maybe it'd be better if they don't cook all the chicken at once for you. You can pay an extra $6 for boneless chicken. The other tables around us also order extra meat to their order since that's the norm for Chinese hotpot, and plus if you're going with a big group you probably want to have more variety. Overall I thought it was unique that they focus on chicken broth, and it was great to try with very attentive service. I can see it being overrated if you waited almost 2 hours on the weekend though. read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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The food is great, soup base including the chicken, fish maw and sea cucumber. The server set up the soup for us, it required to wait a little bit, but overall the food comes really fast. We are group of 3, shared soup size for 2 and order some extra veggie, tofu and meat. We like the sweet fried steamed buns too! The only thing I think they can improve is that the sauce / fruit bar price is included, we been noticed that when we almost finished, didn't get chance to try the hotpot sauce, but fruit is good. The dinning environment is great, guess the owner is a movie lover too. read more

Coconut chicken hot pot has been quite popular in Asia recently, so I was very excited to see such a hot pot restaurant open up right here in LIC. I dropped by with a friend for a weekend lunch; we arrived around 1pm and there were plenty of seats available. I was actually really pleasantly surprised with how the broth and chicken turned out. I'm not usually the biggest fan of boiled chicken, but our "organic free range chicken" was quite delicious cooked in the coconut water + bottled water broth. (Why they needed to use Fiji bottled water was beyond me.) The fresh, sweet aroma of the coconut water paired really well with the tender chicken. (And, unlike many hot pot broths, this was lovely to drink after we finished all of our food.) We also ordered a few other side dishes. The fishball with pork filling was amazing - they were big, juicy, and practically bursting with the savoury filling. So worth the price! The angus beef and tofu we ordered were also not bad, but nothing was particularly notable about these. Service was pretty fast overall. It is hot pot, of course, so there wasn't too much to be done, but they were generally quite helpful with helping us order and set up the chicken to be cooked once our broth came. All in all, a very good meal, but the price point is definitely on the high side. I might consider coming back with a larger party (economies of scale for hot pot!), but I'm not sure if it was that worth for just our group of 2. read more

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Chi Chicken is a great alternative option for those who want to still get hot pot but choose a healthier option in LIC. We got the chicken and mushroom soup base. It was the first time my husband said he didn't really need to use the sauces he had made. While I disagreed with him on that, I did think the broth was deep and flavorful. When we asked to take the broth to go, they packed it in a nice bag and container. We also were served the soup and chicken before we began cooking the items we had ordered. I didn't know chicken came with the broth, so it was a wonderful surprise. I will say that this is not the place for those who are looking for a style similar to an all you can eat hot pot place. It is more costly, but the ingredients are fresher and of better quality. For instance, even when we were making our sauces, the scallions and cilantro were a rich green. At other places that offer all you can eat, they appear more yellow green. I also liked that it was a casual vibe in a clean and trendy environment, a rarity for hot pot places to strike that balance. All in all, I'd definitely come here again! read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Very wonderful ambiance and staff, went with friends and made great memories. Food super fresh and delicious! read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Chi Chicken was so good! Had the fish maw broth, which comes with a veggie combo and chicken, and I actually drank all the soup. Usually I don't drink the broth because by the end of the meal, it's a bit fatty and scum from other things in there, but this still tasted good and healthy. It's possible it's because we didn't order as many of the a la carte items as we normal would (due to the prices being higher than the usual hot pot restaurant), but the quality was A+. The sauce/condiment bar was stocked and they had additional items, such as grapes, cantaloupe, those shrimp chips that puff up, and woodear fungus! The best part is they play EDM and Chinese pop music (if you like these genres) and are open til late, like 6am on weekends, which is insane, and I'm here for it cuz those late night munchies don't feed themselves. Probably wouldn't come here all the time though, and tbh, to be full, you're probably spending a decent amount. Still, I'd say it's worth it every so often with a few friends to hang out. Service was good, water was refilled and they refilled the sauces/condiments when they were low. read more

Great coconut chicken hot pot. Can reserve the private room for large groups as long as you can meet the minimum spend. Was perfect for a family gathering and was cheaper than expected! read more

Really good chicken and fish maw broth - you can tell they use quality ingredients especially by separating the chicken pieces and fish maw from the broth so you can really enjoy both elements. Once you spend over $280, you also get the Wagyu beef for free which was great. Everything was very tasty and will definitely come back next time to try their coconut chicken pot read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Amazing new chicken hotpot restaurant in LIC!! I've tried the Fish Maw and Pork Tripe Chicken broths, both of which have been amazing. Ambiance and service are both great, and chicken + other ingredients all super high quality. Definitely visit if you're in the area!! read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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An overdue review I meant to write on this joint. Chi Chicken is a good hotpot addition to LIC neighborhood. It's nice and clean inside with good vibes. This place is crazy busy on weekends, so it's better to go on weekdays (if you can) which we did without long wait. Hotpot broth comes with veggie combo, a choice of meat & a choice of noodle/rice. We also ordered the Fish Ball w/ Salted Egg Filling, and Shrimp Paste from a la carte menu. I personally like the Coconut Chicken Broth a lot, so fragrant yet not too overwhelmed with coconut taste. The bouncy texture Shrimp Paste is a must try! Overall very pleasant experience and our server was informative and gave good advice. We will definitely be back again. read more

Chi Chicken - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This was a unique hotpot experience. Never had chicken oriented hot pot before. Nonetheless, it was amazing! I just wish it wasn't as pricey...0 read more

BE AWARE: FAKE POSITIVE REVIEWS ON THIS PLACE This place is filled with fake positive reviews on both Yelp and Google Maps because anyone who comes to this place knows they are a rip-off. We dropped almost 70 bucks on a hotpot for two and ended up with a meal that looked like it was meant for a kiddie menu. I went for the coconut chicken pot, and I could swear the coconut water wasn't the real deal (artificial flavor). Plus, the chicken? Super tiny bits and lots of bony pieces floating around . Seriously, it was the worst hotpot I've ever had. There are several hotpot places in LIC, in the words of Kalama Harris: DO NOT COME. read more

Chi Chicken - Pathetic portion for almost $70 - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Another amazing addition to the LIC dining scene! Healthy chicken hot pot that is unlike many of your typical hot pot options available in NYC (even in the U.S.). Chicken broth is rich, smooth, and tasty. You can truly taste the freshness of the ingredients. We added the fish maw which mildly thickens the soup. At $98 for the fish maw chicken broth, it is a steep price but it does come with a generous portion of chicken and mushroom/vegetable platter. Other dishes are reasonably priced with good portions. Sauce bar is $2 per person. Soft opening ends Aug 10; 12% discount off total till then. Great service!! Would definitely return to try their other broths. read more

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Great food amazing decor highly recommend! Try the fish maw and the service was very friendly toon

Horrible customer service food was terrible I was extremely upset with how service treated me

A huge surprise because I don't normally like boiled chicken... but this chicken soup base is so delicious I've been dreaming about it since I've had it. The chicken was so tender and we got the fish maw too, which was fresh and slightly sweet. Everything tasted good in this soup base. We ended up drinking a ton of the soup because it was so good. The portions are pretty big, especially the chicken. I personally also really liked the shrimp paste, you can taste the quality and freshness. Been thinking about going back already! read more

Chi Chicken - Sauce station - Hot Pot Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Highly, highly recommend this place! My boyfriend and I love hotpot and have frequented Chi Chicken many times, even with friends and family, since moving here two months ago. The staff is amazing and service is really great. I feel the quality of the menu items is also really good and the chicken broth is heavenly read more

Delicious broth base and fresh ingredients. Before this restaurant, I had never tried chicken hotpot. The chicken is very tender and their house special sauce (recipe on the sauce bar) is me and my wife's favorite! The portion for 2 is quite generous. Their egg noodles are delicious! Service is prompt and the ambiance is lively (but not too loud) during lunch and dinner hours. read more