Amazing service! Our server Noah was very attentive and made sure we had the best experience for our first time here. Great selection of soups and meat some on the higher quality side for a fair price. read more

Nice service and great food! I like their service, very quick! The food is fresh. We are tourist in Seattle, it is great to find a nice hot pot place! read more

Service is great! We have free bar. Qiaolin Hot Pot delivers an unparalleled interactive dining experience that goes far beyond a standard meal. From the moment you sit down, their legendary hospitality takes center stage--complete with hyper-attentive service and their famous tableside noodle-dancing performance. read more

amazing. stupendous. midway through my meal i was already so full and happy that when i stared at the bubbles in the hotpot base in a food induced coma and saw god there. 10/10 would recommend servers are friendly. vibes are good. the self serve bar pickled vegetables are VERY tasty, the radish especially :) shoutout to the 2-4pm happy hour btw! you can get a 30% discount read more

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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Food is great, very fast service, the server name Noah helped us and he is the best! The snack bar is all you can eat style and is delicious! read more

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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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this is one of my favorite restaurants in seattle. hands down. full stop. it is also one of the best bang for your buck hot pot restaurants in Seattle. here are some things that make qiao lin standout: 1. all soup bases regardless of if you do one or three is $18.95 (the competitor across the street could never) 2. the sauce bar is very full and the side dishes gets changed up pretty often. i have seen chicken feet, pig ears, all the types of fruits, sesame balls, cream puffs, etc. 3. golden chicken broth with collagen is incredibly rich, flavorful and unique to qiaolin the food is always so good, servers are kind, and the energy is bustling inside! went back tonight and got noah who was one of the kindest and positive server there was. he was clearly busy but did everything w a smile and checked in on me and my bf multiple times. and took a picture for us! read more

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Qiao Lin accommodated our late night dining request and while the staff were no doubt ready to head home they stayed and made our dinner fabulous. This was my first hotpot experience and I'm so glad it was at Qiao Lin. Service was super fast and the display of food was thoughtful and well done. There was a large amount of food selections and I would definitely return to try more. We thought being soo late it would be mostly empty but there were a few parties left in the room we were in. It was clear this is a fun, casual place that also gave a high end restaurant feel to a do it yourself style experience. read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Qiao Lin! It was my first time trying hotpot, and it was very fun. The menu had so many options to choose from which is great - all the items we ordered were very yummy. The broths themselves were also delicious - I really loved the flavor of the tomato and mushroom broths. The place has a cool ambience and has nice decor - it feels comfortable and authentic. The service was great - our server was so lovely. It was a very unique experience, I enjoyed it! 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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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! 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 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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Not my first time here, and this place never ceases to impress. I made an online reservation yesterday for today, but realized I got the date wrong just 20 minutes before we were supposed to arrive. I called them up, and the staff was nice enough to hold their very last table for us on the condition that we arrive within 20 minutes. We were a few minutes late, but our table was still waiting for us. The server was extremely attentive and warm. Noticing we were completely out of breath from rushing over, he served us water first and waited until we settled down to introduce their current specials. Their quality control is top-notch. Both the meats and vegetables were fresh, portions were huge, and they have very unique dishes. The spicy red oil hot pot broth is as authentic as it gets. Plenty of parking spots are available with a discount after validation inside. The tables are big and spacious, making it super kid-friendly. Highly recommend--a well-deserved 5 stars! 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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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

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We have July 4th dinner all together and Noah is our server. His service is top notch, he was so friendly, welcoming and professional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's going to Seattle. read more

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We went in late at 9pm. Our service boy Noah is amazing friendly! He's been so helpful and attentive! My family had a great time there!

OK, I am little bit sad to be writing this review because I love this place so much. I think they have so many options. All of the sauces are delicious all of the sides. They have are delicious as well. Just really sad to be writing this review because we did find a cigarette in one of the deer bins really hoping that this issue doesn't happen going forward because I love this place and it is a great place to have hot pot. If you don't wanna go to something basic like Haidilao downtown. read more

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

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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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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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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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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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When they say hot pot they are not kidding! Good food, good broth, and good friends made for one the best experiences ever!

Food is very fresh, great taste. Probably the best I've ever had, better than many other hot pot places including another famous chain restaurant. Service is superb as well. High recommended! read more

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This place is my go to, pepper pork broth is amazing and get a picture with the golden cow! Noah is the best if you're blessed enough to get him as a server you're gonna have a good time. read more

food is good，a large variety of food, enjoy the atmosphere here Service is great nearly no waiting time read more

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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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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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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