Lao Sze Chuan
- Neighborhood: Near South Side
- 2172 S. Archer Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60616
- 312-326-5040
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The menu features Szechwan dishes ranging from the more mainstream (like moo shu pork and beef with oyster sauce) to the more authentic (like whole fish casserole soup and double-cooked spicy pork intestine). Hot pots (swish swish) are also a specialty; look for three bubbling bases multiple meat and vegetable options to dunk and swish.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Paid Lot, and Street. Paid Lot: Cermak and Wentworth.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 21 Cermak, 24 Wentworth, 62 Archer. Red Line Train: Chinatown.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10:30 a.m.-midnight daily.
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For 6 or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Two rooms (30-100)
- Worth Noting:
- 3 forks. Recommended.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. For orders $100 or more.
- Seating :
- For 200 people.
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"Is it worthy???"
By CCGavin from Bronzeville, March 4, 2009
Well it is hard to say Good Bye, but sometime is better off not to upset yourself anymore. I have been a regular for Lao Sze Chuan for many years; ...
Report This Review"Stay Away"
By josephbbl from south loop, January 27, 2009
Last night we went to Lao Tze Chuan restaurant. We learned they had changed ownership, and wondered what the new management would be like. We a...
Report This Review"Nothing Good, Nothing Bad"
By WindUpBird from Evanston, November 18, 2008
I've been here several times eating in, as well as ordered food and had it delivered. My family's from southern China so this is a style that I'm f...
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