Lao Sze Chuan
- Neighborhood: Near South Side
- 2172 S. Archer Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60616
- 312-326-5040
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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"If you think you are in love with spicy food..."
tmv80 from tmv80 - April 5, 2008
then you HAVE to go to this place. No questions about it - they have the HOTTEST food out there and it's flavorful and delish and every good comme...
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"Golden time is gone..."
aragon from bridgeport - December 4, 2007
I used to go there very often. After all, there are not many authentic SzeChuan style Chinese food in town, even in Chinatown. However, recently vi...
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"Exceptional authentic chinese...."
jsmassoc from jsmassoc - December 2, 2007
Exceptional and unique (to Chicago) Chinese dishes,,, note Yu Shaing Pork, Lamb with Cumin, Beef with Leeks. Best potstickers around. Busy, cou...
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