Lao Sze Chuan

Sichuan restaurant · South Loop

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"There’s nothing like a hot pepper to clean out the respiratory system, and there are no hot peppers like Sichuan peppers. The dry chili chicken is one of the signature dishes at Tony Hu’s empire — which has eight locations in the city and suburbs — and the chefs are not messing around." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

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2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Get directions

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