Qiao Lin Hotpot: Chicago’s Spicy Sanctuary 🍲🔥
📍 Qiao Lin Hotpot 210 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 After walking 10K steps downtown, this modern Sichuan hotpot spot was our savior—thick broths, fresh meats, and a sauce bar to cry for! 🍲 Must-Order Hits 🥩 Snow Beef (22.95)∗∗:∗Marbledperfection∗—∗∗meltsin3seconds∗∗.🐄∗∗BlackTripe(18.95): Crunchy-clean (rare in the US!). 🐑 NZ Lamb Shoulder (13.95)∗∗:∗Zerogaminess∗,just∗∗tenderbliss∗∗.👅∗∗BeefTongue(16.95): Silky + rich with sesame dip. 🍄 Bamboo Fungus ($8.95): Crispy, not mushy—soaked in collagen broth = heaven. 💣 Skip These 🥭 Mango Green Tea: Sugar bomb (tastes like Kool-Aid). 📦 Sichuan Platter ($48): Portion over quality—left untouched. 💡 Pro Tips Go at 11AM: Zero wait (lines start at 12:30PM). Sauce Bar: DIY sesame oil dips + free desserts (ice jelly! mango pomelo sago!). 3-flavor pot: Spicy + sour + chicken collagen—get all 3. #ChicagoHotpot #QiaoLin #SpicyFoodie #ComfortFood #AsianEats