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Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown, Chicago, IL

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

4.1
4.1
793 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
19:30
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Child-friendly
Lao Sze Chuan Downtown is Chicago’s premiere restaurant for gourmet, authentic Chinese cuisine - most notably, our Szechuan flavors, traditional Peking Duck, and handmade dim sum. Lao Sze Chuan is beloved locally and nationally since our founding in 1998 in Chicago's Chinatown and is rated as one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the USA. To make a reservation or order delivery/takeout, please visit www.laoszechuanusa.com. We look forward to sharing our delicious food with you soon!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Ohio St.
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 793 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers a dynamic dining experience with "excellent food and service." Enjoy the innovative touch of robot servers and a menu featuring standout dishes like the "best Beijing roast duck" and "terrific lemon shrimp." While service can be inconsistent, the authentic Szechuan flavors impress many diners.

793 Reviews
  1. Ricka

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TRAM provided excellent service & reserved my favorite table on Festival Of Lights Parade Day made it magical fantastic day.

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  2. Johnson

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Good food and service , will come back again .

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was awesome, but the waiter never returned to ask if we needed anything or to refill our glasses. But all in all the food was delicious and it over shadowed the lack of service.

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  4. Gerard

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was dry , very over priced , I wouldn't recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Deborah

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food lacked taste. Absolutely no wok hei, especially disappointing in a noodle dish. Overall not a tasty experience at all.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Lou

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was cold and we believe prepared in advance because we received all of out courses within 10 min of ordering

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Zhongwen

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we enjoyed the best Beijing roast duck in the country.

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  8. Don

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not true szechuan, rather down-played for non-asians. Two chili peppers was not even spicy. We went back for dinner and told them to fix it like their Chinatown location and it was still mild. Why would you go to eat szechuan if it tastes like Cantonese? I'll never go back!

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  9. Brad

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fourth visit to this location. I had been to the Chinatown location many times in the past and it never failed. I'm happy to say that the North Mich location is matching the magic of its creator. Authentic Szechuan, consistent quality. We had great service.

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  10. EVANN

    Milwaukee

    124 reviews

    2.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went to Chicago to find good Chinese food and art. Good art but this place is very weak. The soup dumplings had very little soup and no seasoning. The pot stickers had very heavy skins making a poor meat to dough ration. Avoid the stir fried duck at all costs! Very tough meat and no sauce to speak of. But the lemon shrimp were terrific and a very generous serving.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0888.

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown is rated 4.1 stars by 793 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

520 North Michigan Ave, Suite 420, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ohio St.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0888
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
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