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…
I literally order these almost everyday. Sticky Rice Cake W. Brown Sugar 红糖糍粑 are so good I went by the restaurant to ask them to change the menu to KongMing's (my Chinese name) Favorite Sticky Rice Cakes. The best I've ever had. Reasonable price. Always fresh. Nice portion. Highly recommend. Truly an authentic Chinese restaurant. Check it out.
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Shawn R
Local Expert • 47 contributions
Loved
• 7/6/26
• DoorDash order
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
• 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 • 47 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