The 21 Best Chinese Restaurants in Houston

"When Tony Hu opened Lao Sze Chuan in 1998, it was one of the first Sichuan restaurants in Chicago and made Hu a nationwide name. It has since expanded beyond Chicago, with the first Texas location opening in Katy in 2021 and the second in Montrose just this year (More locations in Houston, Dallas, and Austin are reportedly coming soon). Boasting a menu similar to the Chicago locations, Lao Sze Chuan offers its most popular dishes, including dry chili chicken wings, crispy shrimp in sweet and savory mango sauce, and mapo tofu. The crispy-skinned smoked tea duck, served with pillowy bao buns, is another highlight." - Brittany Britto Garley, Lane Gillespie