Lao Sze Chuan
Jonathan Lee · 466 Google reviewsLao Sze Chuan — a quiet food spot in Evanston with a growing reputation. Family-friendly spot.
What 48 diners keep saying
What 48 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“A great place to taste authentic Chinese food and it also provides desserts and drinks. We ordered three dishes for group of two and got a lot of food left, so this place definitely can hold parties of many people. The salted egg shrimp is delicious and we recommend this for sure.”
“We had a nice after workout lunch here! Lots of delicious options and nice dining environment! We really liked the hot pot dishes and steamed short ribs w sticky rice:) will come back next time 4sureee”
“Went here for a group dinner. Had the best Asian food I have tried so far in Evanston! Absolutely mouth watering dishes. I especially loved their chicken dishes which were cooked to perfection. The service is super friendly and the place is very conducive to have small group dinners. I would highly recommend!”
“I really enjoyed this meal — the presentation was beautiful, the colors were vibrant, and the portions were generous. Definitely worth a visit!”
“Part of a chain but still great for reliable Sichuan cuisine! We came for Lunar New Year, so it was understandably extremely busy, but we got seated quickly since we made a reservation beforehand. The workers were running around since it was so busy but still friendly and happy to help. We tried to get a good variety of dishes: mapo tofu, chef’s special dry chili chicken, boiled sole fish fillet in spicy Szechuan sauce, hot and spicy lamb pot, fried flat noodles, and spicy and sour potatoes. They also had a promotion during the whole month of February that let us get a free serving of soup dumplings for the table! Chinese cuisine is best enjoyed family style so that you can try a bit of everything. Each dish was quite tasty and flavorful. Nothing was especially spicy, but the Sichuan flavors still delivered. The portion sizes were large, and the prices weren’t bad either. Our favorites were the dry chili chicken, which was extra crispy and peppery, and the boiled fish, which was tender and smoky. Overall, Lao Sze Chuan has a huge menu with plenty of variety that will surely leave you satisfied in the New Year!”
“When I tell you this is one of the dirtiest restaurants I’ve ever walked into, that is a fact. The staff is nice. But the state of cleanliness of this restaurant is atrocious. Don’t. Just do NOT.”
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