Lao Sze Chuan

Chinatown · Casual Dining

4.2/5

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Phone number

(312) 326-5040

Table booking recommended

Cuisines

Asian, Chinese

Lao Sze Chuan, Chinatown

Cost

Average

$35 for two people (approx.)

Cash and Cards accepted

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Today 12 Noon to 11 PM

Address

2172 S Archer Avenue, IL 60616

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Highlights

Delivery

Takeout Available

Wine and Beer

BYOB

Kid Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Corkage Fee Charged

Disabled Friendly

Wifi

Known For

Authentic Chinese food

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I have eaten at this restaurant and ordered for delivery many times, mostly because it is a few blocks from my apartment. Never again. Like other reviewers, I have to agree that the service is awful. Vegetarians are left waiting until the meat eaters have finished their meals before getting their dishes, even when the server is alerted to the issue; the food is often cold and the sauces, rather than silky, are gelatinous. Most often, the moo shoo pancakes are stuck to each other and inseparable. The duck is a waste of money as most of it remains uncarved and taken back to the kitchen as trash. Delivery is a problem and the restaurant staff lie constantly about where your order is. They oftentimes get the order wrong and then charge you anyway. The manager has an awfully arrogant attitude for a restaurant that can't deliver on its promise of authentic Chinese food. This is a tourist trap. Not far from this restaurant is Ming Hin---try it; it is more reasonably... read more

93 Reviews , 914 Followers

Dec 13, 2015

When in Chinatown, do as they do! Chinese tea, short crisp words exchanged to convey an order, quick service and an even shorter adieu and mostly in that order!

This place is no different in the customary appearance and service. Where it differs is the heat level - "szechuanese cuisine"! Red chilies, chili oil and steaming hot food is what marks a visit.

Ma Po Tofu - by far the best dish on the menu. Heat level +++!! Tofu tossed in chili oil garnished with crushed red chilies. Not for the faint hearted or a weak stomach. Portion enough for 4 as excessive tofu is not advised (but I guess that's something you already know!).

Dry Chilli Chicken - deep fried chicken shreds tossed with whole red chilies. As the name and picture would suggest, bite into and hang onto the spice ride!!

Eggplant - Chinese eggplant sautéed in garlic and a tangy red sauce, it leaves you craving for more!

Food to be consumed every now and then as such amounts of spice probably... read more

9 Reviews , 24 Followers

Oct 18, 2015

Most divine Chinese food in the US !! Can't get better ... Only thing being they are a re very busy Restuarant so service does become a issue at times !! But it's a must try if you ever are in Chicago and love food from the orient !!

68 Reviews , 29 Followers

Sep 30, 2015

Listen - this is not a gourmet restaurant. It's an authentic, delicious, Chinese place with no-frills. Don't come here for the service. COME HERE FOR THE DRIED CHILI CHICKEN. Order the potstickers if you're really hungry - they are greasy and dense... in a good way. And get some hot green tea and a cold beer while you're at it. Then, be happy you made the trip, and eat your leftovers later!

1 Review

May 26, 2015

Do not give them your credit card. Been there a few times. The food quality is poor consistently. The staff upstairs (the elder one) on duty on May 25 upstairs was especially bad. He was in bad mood, impatient, forgetting orders.

The worst is that on the following day, I noticed a fraudulous charge for service for "Great Wall Restaurant" in addition to the bill for Lao Sze Chuan. I do not have a clue what this "Great Wall Restaurant" is. So do not give your credit card to the people in this restaurant.

1 Review

May 26, 2015

9 Reviews

Jul 12, 2014

The best authentic chinese food in Chicago!. Every time we go to Chicago we make sure we get to Lao Sze Chaun! You will wait an hour for a table, but it will be worth it! The greatest food! The crab rangoons are incredible!

1 Review

Mar 31, 2014

Totally overrated. Very unfriendly service. Uncomfortable space with terrible pacing to meal. Food was adequate but not worth the discomfort.

1 Review

Jan 03, 2014

Ripoff. Took our whole family there christmas eve. we had reservations and a party of twelve. it took an hour to get sporaticly delivered appetizers, some of which never came. then we waited another hour for the main dishes which came after i told them we were leaving. when the food finally came it was just ok nothing i couldn't get at panda express. prepare for the jive ninja show while your starving. funny how they bring the drinks real fast. never again 220 dollar shaft job.

11 Reviews

Apr 06, 2013

I normally eat at Lao Shanghai and decided to try Lao Size Chuan. I had the Rice Noodles with Pork and it was delicious. The noodles were very thin, almost clear, and the sauce while hot was not overwhelming. I would certainly recommend it if you're looking for Sze Chuan style Chinese fair.

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