Wagyu House Chicago
Shabu-shabu restaurant · South Loop
1147 S Delano Ct East, Chicago, IL 60605
Highlights
Futuristic hot pot with robot servers, light shows & wagyu
Futuristic hot pot with robot servers, light shows & wagyu
"An all-you-can-eat wagyu Japanese barbecue described as futuristic in concept, focused on pure, high-quality product and different forms of interactive dining that consistently deliver." - Sam Nelson
"This is a wagyu-centric AYCE shabu shabu spot with elaborate light projections and thematic soundscapes. So yes, this place is a rather absurd production, but it's also fun and the hot pot is pretty good. The pots are served individually (each seat has its own burner) and you get your choice of soups—like spicy miso, tomato, or sukiyaki—to cook and flavor all of the different cuts of wagyu. And while they have a small army of robot servers, they also have humans on hand to take orders." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor
"This Chinese restaurant, an expansion of the Las Vegas original, has switched concepts over the years. It’s now concentrating on Japanese hot pot (shabu shabu) and barbecue, both with all-you-can-eat options. They haven’t walked away from the light shows and robotic servers, as the space still hosts private events." - Ashok Selvam
"The X Pot in the South Loop’s Roosevelt Collection Shops is the premier way to experience a traditional Chinese method of dining. The sleek and stylish restaurant and lounge specializes in hot pot, but unlike most places, guests can order their own individual pots. The all-you-can-eat menu features sushi, wagyu and kimchi, with upgrades including bone marrow and seafood platters. Add on a tower of cocktails or beers. Make a reservation here." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff
"As its name suggests, this futuristic all-you-can-eat shabu shabu restaurant in the South Loop has a penchant for wagyu. What makes it futuristic? Robot servers, along with elaborate light projections and thematic soundscapes. So yes, this place is a rather absurd production, but it's also fun and the broths are good. The pots are served individually (each seat has its own burner) and you get your choice of soups—like spicy miso, tomato, or sukiyaki—to cook and flavor all of the different cuts of wagyu. While the robots might bring you your selection of ingredients, humans are on hand to take orders. And, presumably, to rescue you from the robots should they gain sentience and revolt." - Adrian Kane
