Lao Sze Chuan
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Lao Sze Chuan — chinese in Chinatown. Backed by 1,606+ Google reviews. Jane Ahmon: "The dish was very well cooked and seasoned and one of the best eggplant"
Experience Breakdown
Erik Gonzalez
136 reviews
“We followed that up with potstickers (a bit over done) , szechuan wontons (delicious), combination pan fried noodles (crowd pleaser) , garlic Spinach (yummm) , Orange Beef Tenderloin (our favorite dish today, not too sweet, nice crunch on the beef) and the Chef Special Dry Chili Chicken which is great but can clear your sinuses In seconds, a ton of chili peppers accompany the small fried chunks of chicken this dish offers) All in all we loved out meal here”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
The noodles have great texture and soaked up the flavor really well.
Great food. Complimentary tea and spicy cabbage were lovely. The service was attentive and prompt.
Really good Chinese restaurant. The pork dumplings were excellent flavorful and well made.
We stayed at The Blackstone Hotel, we wanted Chinese for dinner.
Some noted
I was there in the summer because I had a good experience at a Lao Sze Chuan at a different location.
This is a take out place. Service was awful.
We ordered wood ear mushroom, schz chili chicken and fish fillet.
Location
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
What 1,606+ diners say about Lao Sze Chuan
“The noodles have great texture and soaked up the flavor really well.”
The noodles have great texture and soaked up the flavor really well. The sweet and sour chicken is crispy, the service was really amazing even the chef Tony was super nice and fun, all the staff made the experience even way more wonderful and unforgettable, really appreciated the way we were treated, 10/10 would recommend!!
sultan crazy
Jan 2026
“Really good Chinese restaurant.”
Really good Chinese restaurant. The pork dumplings were excellent flavorful and well made. The beef stir-fried noodles were delicious, and the portions were very generous. The menu clearly shows non-spicy options, which is great if you don’t like heat ! The staff is friendly. Their English isn’t perfect, but communication is easy :) We also got two fortune cookies at the end, which was a nice touch. 🥠Would definitely recommend.
lou teisseire
Dec 2025
“We stayed at The Blackstone Hotel, we wanted Chinese for dinner.”
We stayed at The Blackstone Hotel, we wanted Chinese for dinner. We ordered hot and sour soup, egg rolls, crab Rangoon’s, Chefs Special, dried chili chicken, General Tso Chicken,String Beans, Tony’s Chicken with three Chili’s, and Orange Chicken.
Chris Cheramie
Nov 2025
“The food was incredible and the owner, Zhong, took such good care of us.”
The food was incredible and the owner, Zhong, took such good care of us. Our favorites were the whole pickled fish, crispy duck, preserved duck egg, and eggplant with ground pork. Such a treat!
Willow Roberts
Sep 2025
“I’ve always enjoyed their dishes.”
I’ve always enjoyed their dishes. This time I accidentally got some sauce splashed on me, and the staff quickly brought me napkins. I really appreciated that.
iVee Cai
Sep 2025
“We had a very good meal here, it located in a great spot right on the corner in Chinatown.”
We had a very good meal here, it located in a great spot right on the corner in Chinatown. We really enjoyed our entrees, everything was prepared perfectly. Many of the recipes are on the spicier side and they like to kick it up. I loved it.
Fresh Coast Foodie
Sep 2025
“Had a fantastic meal at Lao Sze Chuan.”
Had a fantastic meal at Lao Sze Chuan. The pork dumplings were mediocre, not reallt heir specialty, but the rest were all great. We really recommend the items with some spice, as its well balanced with the flavor profile to not be overpowering. The signature spicy chicken and dry pot were our favorite.
Peter Leung
Aug 2025
“Nice restaurant with good food.”
Nice restaurant with good food. Modern and clean interior with decent service. Would definitely 💯 recommend the Chili Chicken on the Chef’s recommendation menu. The green beans we ordered had a bit of a small portion size, but the rest of the meal made up for it. Overall, great experience!
Adam F.
Aug 2025
“We had 7 people that all shared the meals.”
We had 7 people that all shared the meals. All 7 orders were very good. I would definitely go back.
John Dollar
Aug 2025
“SO GOOD!!! I’m not a big fan of Chinese food just because of the past experiences I’ve had. But...”
SO GOOD!!! I’m not a big fan of Chinese food just because of the past experiences I’ve had. But this is the best fried rice I’ve ever had if you love spicy food then this is for you the noodles and the wontons were amazing as well. I can’t stop raving about this fried rice it’s the best I’ve ever had.
Gina A.
Jul 2025
“Best Chinese restaurant ive been to in Chicago.”
Best Chinese restaurant ive been to in Chicago! Prdered the xianjin lamb, smoky duck, eggplant, and noodle dish. The appetiser of cabbage was a delightful free dish that was spicy and tangy. The eggplant was extremely good, with such a soft meltable flavour and i love that it came in a delectable sweet/spicy sauce. The dish was very well cooked and seasoned and one of the best eggplant. The lamb dish had a great consistency, was very tender and spicy, and the duck, although looked drier and different than the picture, it had a nice smoky flavour that was well poignant, great crispy skin, and tender meat. The noodle dish was great too. Service was attentive, with them brunging water frequently and lots of waiters. Yet it was veery very crowded and noisy. Highly recommend Parking only $3 with discount code!!
Jane Ahmon
Jul 2025
“I wanted to try out the food since I love spicy food.”
I wanted to try out the food since I love spicy food. Ordered some chicken that came with some white rice, spicy cabbage, and hot tea. It was all very delicious. The staff were very friendly and had a lovely atmosphere. I definitely wish to return when I visit Chicago again.
Sara Bailey (Azishenia)
Jul 2025
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