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Huo Guo(火锅), or Hot Pot, is not just a dish, it is an experience for the taste buds and the soul. Hot pot is exotic, but not intimidating. It is local yet universal. The team at QIAO LIN grew up eating Hot Pot in Chongqing and are now bringing their experience and passion to create delicious dishes utilizing a rich variety of ingredients that are distinctive to the authentic Chongqing style hotpot. We look forward to sharing our passion with you in the weeks and months ahead. Sincerely, The QIAO LIN Team
Address and Contact Information
Address: 396 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02134
Phone: (617) 903-3343
Website: https://qiaolinhotpot.com/
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Reviews
Jea Kim
One of the best hotpot experiences I had in Boston.
Stopped by this past Friday afternoon for an early dinner. Since they don’t take reservations, your best bet is either joining the Yelp waitlist ahead of time or coming at an off hour. Thankfully, the latter worked for us. The restaurant was still packed, but we were seated in a booth without waiting.
I’d heard a lot about their signature chicken broth, and the Golden Chicken Soup with Collagen absolutely lived up to the hype. It was a literal magic potion that managed to be deeper and richer than a standard bone broth without ever feeling cloying or heavy. For every slice of meat you dunk into it, it acted as a flavor multiplier, but without the numbing intensity of mala broth.
Topping quality was great overall, and our favorite was the One meter beef and mushroom platter. As for the veggie platter, the portion was very appropriate, and overall it felt like they balanced the topping quantities and prices very well. One thing we didn’t like was the freshly cut short ribs. It felt like they used slightly frozen meat, which compromised the texture.
What made this more memorable for us was the service. While the service was admittedly a bit on the slow side (even for an afternoon that wasn’t particularly slammed) they more than made up for it with a move I’ve rarely seen in a hotpot restaurant. At the end of the meal, our server stepped forward first to offer containers, and we were able to squeeze multiple incredible meals out of the leftovers.
… moreStopped by this past Friday afternoon for an early dinner. Since they don’t take reservations, your best bet is either joining the Yelp waitlist ahead of time or coming at an off hour. Thankfully, the latter worked for us. The restaurant was still packed, but we were seated in a booth without waiting.
I’d heard a lot about their signature chicken broth, and the Golden Chicken Soup with Collagen absolutely lived up to the hype. It was a literal magic potion that managed to be deeper and richer than a standard bone broth without ever feeling cloying or heavy. For every slice of meat you dunk into it, it acted as a flavor multiplier, but without the numbing intensity of mala broth.
Topping quality was great overall, and our favorite was the One meter beef and mushroom platter. As for the veggie platter, the portion was very appropriate, and overall it felt like they balanced the topping quantities and prices very well. One thing we didn’t like was the freshly cut short ribs. It felt like they used slightly frozen meat, which compromised the texture.
What made this more memorable for us was the service. While the service was admittedly a bit on the slow side (even for an afternoon that wasn’t particularly slammed) they more than made up for it with a move I’ve rarely seen in a hotpot restaurant. At the end of the meal, our server stepped forward first to offer containers, and we were able to squeeze multiple incredible meals out of the leftovers.
Mann Kongsomboonvech
Best hot pot I’ve been to in the area. I would rank this place first for the best tasty broth that didnt require dipping sauces. They had quality cuts of the short rib and their cilantro meatballs were great. Collagen chicken and tomato broth was my favorite. The crepe cake was absolutely fire. Free parking located in the back of the building. I would rank here as tour first go to hotpot, followed by leimei, happy lamb, and spring shabu shabu
… morescott harris
This is one of the best hot pot places in the Boston area. Very attentive staff, great meat cuts, one of the best sauce bars. If you’re looking for authentic, this place is the place to be. It is always very busy, so expect to be waiting if you come anytime after 5pm. They offer spicy and nonspicy options. We got level two spicy, golden chicken, and mushroom as our suit bases. They do also offer bubble tea and fruit teas. You can’t go wrong with this place.
… moreH Silva
There was a long wait, over an hour because I didn’t make a reservation and it was a Friday night. I’m glad I waited, I enjoyed the experience. You order your food ahead of time so once you get to your table your food is there within a few minutes, not sure if that’s just the busy times but seems like a good idea. The food was good, seemed very fresh. I’ve only tried hotpot 3 times but this was the best one so far
… moreMeme Z
Food was awesome! The sel-serve area has great variety of food including desert, fruits, dipping sauces and some cold dishes. The sliced beef is a must have. However i personally didn’t quite like the best seller (p2) it felt cery thick-cut and didn’t taste as good as the sliced beef. Be mindful of this place is very popular and sometimes you may need to wait for an hr for a table. If you can, come in first to sign in or use yelp app to secure a place first.
… moreYiting Wei
⚠️ Big warning, do NOT order this. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
The “crispy pork” today literally tasted like kissing a slab of raw pig fat the moment it went into my mouth. I honestly couldn’t swallow it. I pulled a few pieces apart to inspect them and some of them really didn’t look fully fried — the whole piece was white all the way through with this slightly powdery look (pic 23 is the comparison shot; I tried my best to capture it). After we cooked it again in the hotpot, the color and taste finally seemed normal.
When we were paying, I mentioned this to the server. She kept insisting their pork is always fully cooked and very confidently told me that if I thought the pork smelled bad, it’s just because pork naturally has a bit of a funky odor. (But whatever the reason, you really shouldn’t be serving customers funky pork, right? That just means the meat quality is bad ). And when we asked why the meat had that weird smell, instead of answering, she kept “educating” us about how some pork turns red when fried and some turns white. Like… how is that the main point here?
After I got home my stomach started to ache. No idea whether it was the “little smelly pork kidney” or the “big smelly pork chunks” kicking in. All I can say is: at Qiaolin Yiguo, the crispy pork comes in two colors, two levels of doneness, and uses stinky pork. If you still order it after reading this, that’s on you.
Oh, and the server at Qiaolin also forgot to put in our tofu skin when taking the order. I was too busy eating to notice until we checked the bill at the end.
… moreThe “crispy pork” today literally tasted like kissing a slab of raw pig fat the moment it went into my mouth. I honestly couldn’t swallow it. I pulled a few pieces apart to inspect them and some of them really didn’t look fully fried — the whole piece was white all the way through with this slightly powdery look (pic 23 is the comparison shot; I tried my best to capture it). After we cooked it again in the hotpot, the color and taste finally seemed normal.
When we were paying, I mentioned this to the server. She kept insisting their pork is always fully cooked and very confidently told me that if I thought the pork smelled bad, it’s just because pork naturally has a bit of a funky odor. (But whatever the reason, you really shouldn’t be serving customers funky pork, right? That just means the meat quality is bad ). And when we asked why the meat had that weird smell, instead of answering, she kept “educating” us about how some pork turns red when fried and some turns white. Like… how is that the main point here?
After I got home my stomach started to ache. No idea whether it was the “little smelly pork kidney” or the “big smelly pork chunks” kicking in. All I can say is: at Qiaolin Yiguo, the crispy pork comes in two colors, two levels of doneness, and uses stinky pork. If you still order it after reading this, that’s on you.
Oh, and the server at Qiaolin also forgot to put in our tofu skin when taking the order. I was too busy eating to notice until we checked the bill at the end.
Riho he
I absolutely loved my hotpot experience at Qiao Lin! The meat was a showstopper—the way it’s perfectly sliced and rolled up is just amazing, and it cooked up so nicely. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh. I had a great time customizing my sauce and trying out a bunch of different broths. It’s such a fun spot, and the food seriously hits the spot. If you’re craving hotpot, you can’t go wrong with this place!
… moreGenesis Castillo
THIS PLACE I RECOMMEND 100% it was the best hot pot experience i ever had this is actually my 1 experience ever and it was the best food, service, atmosphere they where all great our server was the best gave us good attention and food was quick. Come with fiends and family i highly recommend. ( recommend getting a reservation)
… morePaige Voehringer
The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so great! Way bigger and more open than it looks from the outside. The menu was clearly labeled for allergens and the staff was also knowledgeable when I called inquiring about what was gluten free (all of their broths)! Will definitely be back!
… moreYixiao Chen
Had a wonderful hotpot experience here! The broth was flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the dipping sauces had plenty of variety. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal with friends or family—highly recommend!
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