Menu for Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) in Chicago, IL
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Open:11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Cuisines:
Chinese Asian
Chinese Asian
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Features:
Delivery , Non-Contact Delivery
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Dietary:
Vegetarian
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Known for:
Great tea selection, Vegetarian options, Wine, Good for kids, Cozy, Wi-Fi, Casual, Comfort food, Beer, Cocktails, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Good for groups, Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits, Solo dining, Mask required, Accepts reservations, Family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Bar onsite, Fast service, No-contact delivery, High chairs, Restroom, Delivery, Seating, Takeaway, Wheelchair accessible elevator, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Dinner, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Popular with Tourists, Dinner reservations recommended, Alcohol, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Hard liquor, Lunch, Popular Lunch,Read more
Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) in Chicago, IL, is a popular Chinese restaurant that has earned an average rating of 3.9 stars. Learn more by reading what others have to say about Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown). This week Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) will be operating from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Want to call ahead to check how busy the restaurant is or to reserve a table? Call: (312) 595-0888.
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Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) includes vegetarian dietary options.
On top of the amazing dishes, other attributes include: vegetarian options.
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We absolutely loved Lao Sze Chuan. Stumbled into it on accident and had an absolute ball. We ordered the dry chili chicken, mapo... tofu, and green beans. The beans were okay, a bit salty for my taste, but not bad. That is where the negatives end! The mapotofu was among the best I've had in my life-extremely flavorful, soft tofu, and a very generous portion (this could be said foreverything we ate!) Not too spicy, but enough to make you feel alive. The dry chili chicken was straight up addicting. I couldnot stop eating it. So crispy and juicy! I loved it. My personal highlight though was something we didn't even order. It wasserved as a sort of accouterment before our other food came out: lettuce shreds coated in chili oil? Not quite sure, but thiswas a fantastic accompaniment to each dish and I actually finished the plate before the rest of our food even came out. Felt noshame asking for another portion. Read more
We went during the weekend but there was no wait for a table even though it was packed. I order the Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle... Soup(?) which was nice and spicy. Food was amazing even though I couldn't eat it all and service was great (though there was amix up in the end with our cash but that was just a misunderstanding). If you're thristy as well there is a bubble tea placeacross the way that the restaurant is partnered with. You can order from then while waiting for your food and pick them upbefore you eat. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town! Read more
It’s such a pleasure to finally visit this place. The intestines were soooo goood. It had the decent spice on the intestines.... They did a good job!! ??? is a must. The only thing that disappointed us was ????. It was not really like the ????we usuallyhave in Asia. Overall, I would definitely come back to try more food. Read more
Lao Sze Chuan is worth a visit! The food is consistently delicious and you can even catch a peek of the food preparation in the... glass-walled kitchen. The real star of this place is the duck, so make sure you at least order the duck fried rice. If you'reapproaching from the street level, you're going to need to take the elevator up. You didn't miss it! If you are dining inbefore 8pm you can order boba tea from the nearby shop and have it delivered to your table. Read more
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When is Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) open?
Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) is open on the following days:
Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
What forms of payment are accepted at Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)?
They accept Debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay at Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown).
Does Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) offer delivery?
Yes, Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) offers delivery.
Does Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) offer reservations?
Yes, Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) accepts reservations.
The food was good but I felt it lacked the last bit of attention to detail that would have made it great. The Peking duck was... tasty but came cold, and was not crispy. The dry hot pot met expectations, but better dry hot pot can be had in homelierrestaurants in Chinatown, and at lower cost. For me, this restaurant's main draw would be its large variety and authenticity; Ifelt little love through the dishes. Read more