Lao Sze Chuan
Lao Sze Chuan
L15. Chef's Special Dry Chilli Chicken Lunch Special and L26. Crispy Shrimp with Lemon Sauce Lunch Special. Both amazing!
a bowl of red peppers
Clean, contemporary interior.
Orange beef. Tasty!
L26. Crispy Shrimp with Lemon Sauce Lunch Special. Delish!
It's been awhile but glad to be back at Lao sze Chuan
Bar
S01. Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Nice n' spacey.
Cumin Lamb (not spicy)
311. House Special Spicy Sole Fish Fillet 705. Eggplant 755. Tofu with Mixed Vegetables 101. Sliced Beef and Maw Szechuan Style
Some dated propaganda.
menu
Menu - July 2023
Front
Chow fun with beef
Crab Ragoons
The delicious looking food
Menu - July 2023
oysters and mussels, food
interior
Lauren H.
Mar 13, 2024
* Favorite Dishes: Crispy Shrimp with Lemon Sauce, Salt and Pepper Tofu, Sago with Mango Cream * Service is pretty good. * Pretty anterior and decorations. * Pricey but worth it. The lunch specials are a great deal though.
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Howard L.
Jul 23, 2023
We were in the area and our party of 4 came here out of convenience for a nearby dinner. It's my first return visit in 9 years and it's still a moderately popular place for the locals.Our party ordered:- garlic peapod leaves, $17.95- dry chili chicken, $17.95- Szechuan smoked tea duck, $19.50- combination meats chow mein, $14.50- xiao long baos (8), $10.95Service wasn't great as there were no menus nor water for a while as we sat and waited a bit. When the server finally did come, she was attentive from that point on. The food quality was nothing to write home about. The dry chili chicken was particularly disappointing as it was more like popcorn chicken being basically small overbattered pieces. I recalled this signature dish being better. The peapod leaves were not fresh. The XLB's were ok. The space has low ceilings and it got pretty loud even though the place was only maybe 60% full. Overall, I'd personally take a pass, unless convenience is the key driver.
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Phillip K.
Aug 14, 2024
One of our favorite places. Recommend the fish with black bean sauce and the string beans. We have been to several of the Lao Sze Chuan locations. They are all exceptional.
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Maria F.
Feb 16, 2024
The lunch special at Lao Sze Chuan is the best deal! I also enjoyed a spring roll and sweet and sour soup to start with. I chose to order the Sze chuan beef dish with rice (not pictured because I forgot haha). Everything was delicious, but I could tell my rice was not fresh which affected the enjoyment of my meal. I was also was unimpressed with the attitude of the workers and servers. I know everyone has their ups and downs and that it was peak lunch time and a lot was going on but l, when in the service industry, customer service and interactions are very important. I will probably go to the Evanston location for my next visit.
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Gerry T.
Nov 6, 2022
I'm a really big Lao Sze Chuan fan and I've been to the South side Chinatown, Uptown and Evanston locations too. Of course I've been to this Skokie location a number of times and I don't know how I've missed writing a review for them. Because this is the most convenient to me, I've eaten here the most between the 4 locations. They have solid crab Rangoon, egg-rolls, Mongolian beef, hot red chili with chicken, fried rice, and my favorite - fried eggplant with garlic and minced pork. This time around, I ordered shrimp with lobster sauce and it did come out like a soup (as pointed out by Teena). Not the best and not the worst. I was expecting it to be a little thicker. I'll be back again because of the numerous good choices and location. I also try to force myself to have something new, otherwise I'd be sticking to egg foo young.
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Art E.
Feb 25, 2024
Love their food.Always fresh and different from most Chinese restaurants. Spacious, bright setting.Art
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Josh B.
Sep 19, 2023
This place tastes delicious! There is such huge variety to choose from! The menu has everything you would think plus more! The service was very friendly and the vibes were good. Would recommend.
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Ranillo R.
Mar 6, 2023
Decided to try lao size chuan for the first time. Glad I came here! Came in for a late lunch on a chilly day and decided to get their hand pulled beef noodle soup szechuan style. It's a big bowl and portion! The hand pulled noodles were plentiful in a perfect spicy broth. Definitely would recommend the dish. Service was fast and prompt. They clean up really fast after paying, which was kinda awkward since the restaurant was empty at the time. Regardless, they were friendly and the food was great. Would like to try more of their menu. Plenty of free parking here with an open bar at the back.
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Christine L.
May 16, 2024
Was looking for a nicer Chinese restaurant in the area to celebrate Mother's Day and Lao Sze Chuan fit the bill. It is a little bit more expensive than your typical Chinese sit down restaurant, but you're paying for ambiance and I feel like more options in terms of food (way more seafood options than usual).Service was good, I think they usually take reservations but not for Mother's Day which is understandable. It got pretty full around dinner time but I never saw people waiting at the front for very long.Food was good also, they started us off by placing a complimentary small plate of the spicy cabbage cold appetizer which was pretty good. We also had the salted egg shrimp, dry chili chicken, and Korean style seafood noodle soup. Everything was delicious, they asked about spice level for each of the spicy dishes and nothing was too spicy. Of note also they didn't have their full menu on mother's day due to the holiday and I think how long certain dishes take to prepare.Overall a great experience, a little fancier than the typical hole in the wall Chinese restaurants I tend to frequent with the parents
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Naduu B.
Jul 14, 2024
Best fast food Chinese restaurant in the area. Consistency is good. Food is well made and portions are good for the price! Taking off one star because sometimes the service is a little slow.
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