Lao Sze Chuan Highland park
TWC · 115 Google reviewsLao Sze Chuan Highland park — a chinese spot in Highland Park. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. "The ingredients were fresh, and the broth was rich and flavorful without being too heavy" — Y D
What 228 diners keep saying
What 228 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Staff is super friendly each time we go as well as helpful in making recommendations.”
“Favorite Chinese takeout spot near the suburbs. I have tried many dishes over the years and they are always great. The dry chili chicken is crispy and spicy, the Szechuan green beans are great, the xiao long bao soup dumplings are wonderful, and the wontons also good! I love their beef with broccoli too. The scallion pancake was just okay. And in the past i have tried their pork potstickers which are not my favorite, one of the only things I have gotten and didn’t like. Will definitely continue to order from here!”
“Authentic and flavorful! Loved the spicy wontons and beef. Will definitely be back.”
“Absolutely loved this Szechuan restaurant! The flavors were authentic, bold, and perfectly spicy without overpowering the dishes. Every plate came out fresh and full of flavor — especially the chili oil dishes and spicy soup fish/veggie. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. You can really tell they care about both the food and the dining experience. Definitely one of the best spots for authentic Szechuan cuisine, and I’ll for sure be coming back!”
“The tea duck was excellent along with the stir fried beef and bok choy. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu options.”
“I came here for dinner a few days ago and had a great experience. The waitress was very friendly and recommended their new dishes, which were 50% off, so I ordered both. The stir-fried beef tenderloin with pickled chili was amazing—spicy but very flavorful, not just heat. I couldn’t stop eating and ended up having two bowls of rice. My daughter loved the Chinese eggplant with green beans and said it was the best eggplant she’s ever had. We’ll definitely be back!”
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