Mrs. Gu's is a fun Chinese hot pot chain where you pick skewers to cook in customizable broths, perfect for groups craving a casual, flavorful feast.
"A Chinese chain that debuted in 1987, Mrs. Gu has accumulated a loyal following over the years with the magical combination of skewers and hot pot. Patrons can select their own skewers from a station and bring them back to their table to cook in a pot of steaming broth. The customizable service style makes for a fun night out with a group of friends or family." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"Mrs. Gu’s is a hot pot chain that’s been in China since the ‘80s and Chicago since 2020. The plot twist here is that all the ingredients are on skewers you grab from coolers in the back of the restaurant, which cost 45 cents a piece. They have five broths to choose from, and the best combo is the spicy and the original. While there are places with higher-quality ingredients and more interesting dipping stations, Mrs. Gu is useful if you’re looking for an affordable option. You can control how much you order (head to the back and grab a few more if you’re still hungry) and the server counts them up at the end of the meal. Plus, this place has a full bar and lots of TVs playing sports." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Mrs. Gu is a popular Chinese chain that debut in 1987 and has endeared itself to customers due to its unique style of hot pot. Customers pluck skewers from a station and bring them back to their tables to cook them in piping hot broth. Hot pot is, of course, great to enjoy in big groups, and the ingredients at Mrs. Gu give customers a chance to try different food and customize their pots in unique ways." - Ashok Selvam, Jeffy Mai
"Mrs. Gu’s is a hot pot chain that’s been in China since the ‘80s and Chicago since 2020. The plot twist here is that all the ingredients are on skewers you grab from coolers in the back of the restaurant, which cost 45 cents a piece. They have five broths to choose from, and the best combo is the spicy and the original. While there are places with higher-quality ingredients and more interesting dipping stations, Mrs. Gu is useful if you’re looking for an affordable option. You can control how much you order (head to the back and grab a few more if you’re still hungry) and the server counts them up at the end of the meal. Plus, this place has a full bar and lots of TVs playing sports." - Adrian Kane
"A China-based hot pot chain that was established in 1987, Mrs Gu made its way to Chicago last year with the help of local restaurateur Tony Hu. Start by choosing between several soup bases, including spicy, sour pickle, black chicken mushroom, and tomato. Then head to the sauce station to get some flavor boosts. Finally, go to the fridge and pick up as many skewers of meats and veggies as the heart (and stomach) desires. The selection features a bunch of offal cuts, such as chicken gizzards, duck feet, pork intestine, and beef throat." - Jeffy Mai
