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    Lao Sze Chuan - Uptown

    3.3 (537 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Supposedly this is the rice pudding
    Tom R.

    $50 for a delivery - hard and overcooked sweet & sour chicken But the worst was the "rice pudding" - delivered was a gelatinous blob that I sampled but had to cut with a knife - horrible just horrible check out the photo - does that look like "pudding" ??- diner BEWARE !

    905. Chengdu Dry Chili Chicken
    Lisa N.

    Okay? Okay. It was a lovely okay experience. I enjoyed seeing the boy doing the fish challenge and completing it! Other than that, the food is pretty okay!

    Go eat here! (Like go sit and enjoy the space.) The food is so good fresh out of the kitchen! We got the Lao Gan Ma fried rice, dry chili chicken and string beans. Chicken is so crispy. Fried rice is well seasoned and the green beans are a great veggie to complement. Even the complimentary seasoned cabbage was amazing, I'd eat that all day as a snack. Great staff, very kind and welcoming. Lovely interior with a nice design.

    Aesha E.

    Lao Sze Chuan has been around here for several years but it took a visit to Chinatown for me to try it out, and luckily we have one nearby because we ordered from here a couple weeks later. They do more authentic Chinese food (chicken feet, other things that I won't eat) but their dry chili chicken is my favorite. It's spicy without being overwhelming. Potstickers are ok though they are probably ones that just come out of a bag and I can make myself. Portion sizes are good; I've had leftovers the couple times I've been here, which is good because the price is a little steep for this to become an everyday Chinese place for me. Parking is street only so if you can, it'd be better to use the Red Line or some other form of public transport to get here.

    House Special Spicy Cabbage
    John D.

    With her kids hanging out with their cousins for the evening yesterday, my cousin decided to take me here. But before I proceed with the -- spoiler alert -- glowing review, I should mention that Lao Sze Chuan wasn't our first choice. Our original dining destination, as I would later learn, is closed on Thursdays. As we walked into LSC, my cousin told me that she and my nieces have visited a few times. She even pointed out how the dining area is brighter than before. You have to see what you eat, right? I was floored by how the menu boasts so many items, with a majority of them spicy. The complimentary spicy cabbage notwithstanding, we ordered the Stir Fried Pork in Peking Sauce and Combination Fried Rice. When it comes to a new eatery making a positive first impression on me, I don't believe in beginner's luck. One spoonful of the fried rice, and I was enamored. Flavorful with no saltiness or greasiness whatsoever. It could've been a new batch they just cooked, but I dug the fried rice on first try. It was also rich in beef and chicken; it could've been a meal on its own. The pork earned equally high marks. Fresh and tender, the entrée paired well with the fried rice. If anything, there was more of the former than the latter! A minuscule flaw that we easily overlooked. We ended up taking both home; leftover Chinese is the breakfast of champions. My cousin thought the cabbage was too spicy to which I disagreed. I liked it though the kitchen staff could've kicked it up a few more notches with the heat. Nevertheless, I was impressed. Lastly, we were amazed by how our server kept checking on us every few minutes. Some diners may consider that rude, but to me, that shows how committed they are to ensuring an excellent customer experience. So yeah, LSC is a top-notch place to eat in Uptown. Very ideal for dates, family time, girls night out, or even before/after Cubs home games.

    805. Sauteed Pork with Wood-Ear Mushrooms
    Katherine B.

    Every dish we ordered was delicious - especially the sole (fish). The portions are quite large and the ambiance is pretty good - panda panels on the wall! Good service as well.

    D05. Combination Chow Mian
    Mary M.

    the food was delicious and hot. I really enjoyed my meal. The staff was friendly! Will definitely be returning and exploring their take out options!

    F03. Dan Dan Noodles
    Frank T.

    Came back for dinner. Wow ! Started with wine. A great wine list. It turns out they are complimentary since they are giving up their liquor license all alcohol is free. I didn't know until we paid the bill. And they told us. We had cup of hot sour and egg drop soups. Excellent as usual. Then ordered Dan Dan mian, twice cooked Szechuan pork, beef tenderloin and garlic spinach. They're all delicious. The veggies in the beef were amazing. Perfectly cooked crunchy sweet OMG. My favorite was the beef and the spinach which was so flavorful. The right amount of garlic. There is construction in front but they're open. Go quickly while the wine is free.

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    Wonderful service, very kind staff! Loved the food. I came with my friends and it was wonderful!

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    Stellar food and service. Never disappointed when I come here. The dried chili chicken is so good.

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    Lao does not disappoint. The service was a bit off and only reason for 4 vs 5 stars. Overall worth the trip but 2nd to Old Town

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    Made me wait almost 30 minutes for a DoorDash order. Restaurant was empty. That's absurd. Will never eat here or accept an order here again.

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