The very first Lao Sze Chuan opened in 1998 in Chicago’s Chinatown and has since become one of the most beloved Chinese restaurants nationwide. The Sichuan-born Chef Tony Hu, prides in providing tradi…
The Boiled Fish Fillet In Spicy Sze Chuan Sauce(Ls) 水煮鱼片 is outstanding. The lunch size serving already more than I can eat. It's fresh fish, spicy, and I will definitely be eating it again. Value for the money is strong. TXCt. I literally eat here once a day. Everything on the menu is amazing. My girlfriend is from Beijing and she says this is as authentic as any of the restaurants in Chinatown. The Sesame Ball 芝麻球is my second favorite dessert here. Great restaurant.
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James R
Local Expert • 34 contributions
Loved
• 9/1/25
• DoorDash order
Hits every time! You can't go wrong here. Family style portions that are always super fresh when they arrive. Boiled Beef Flank W/ Sze Chuan Sauce 水煮牛 is our favorite dish with an excellent blend of tender beef with great veggies and broth that covers all the flavors. Great over rice and so nourishing. Chef Tonys Favorite Chicken 三椒鸡 has replaced General Tsos for us. They are different but Chef Tonys Favorite Chicken 三椒鸡 has a nice balance of the sweetness of Tsos with a crunchy texture and a soft spiciness. Eggplants W/ Spicy Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 to round out the veggies and it's also a great blend of spice with a slight sweetness that helps the meal remain balanced. Though you could literally pick anything on the menu and it will be great.
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James R
Local Expert • 34 contributions
Loved
• 6/18/23
• DoorDash order
We had Ma PoTo fu, Boiled Beef Flank W/ Sze Chuan Sauce 水煮牛, Eggplant with garlic sauce and General Tso. All were EXCELLENT! We highly recommend trying out some dishes. Huge portions too! For the price it is well worth it! 100% great!
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Shawn R
Local Expert • 46 contributions
Loved
• 4/18/26
• DoorDash order
Really enjoyed the Genghis Khan Mongolian Beef (Ln) 成吉思汗蒙古牛（宵夜）tender tasty fresh have order multiple times. Good portion for the price. The Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls (4 Pcs) (Ln) 素春卷（宵夜） and Wonton Soup (6 Pcs) (Ln) 馄饨汤（宵夜）both I highly recommend.
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James R
Local Expert • 34 contributions
Loved
• 4/26/25
• DoorDash order
Boiled Beef Flank W/ Sze Chuan Sauce 水煮牛 is always amazing! The beef is tender, the veggies are crisp and the broth is sooo good! We also love Chef Tonys Favorite Chicken 三椒鸡 for the sweet heat crunch. The Bok Baby Bok Choy 青江菜 and Eggplants W/ Spicy Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 are
