Lao Sze Chuan
Sichuan restaurant · South Loop
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Highlights
Szechuan specialties with dishes like dry chili chicken and mapo tofu
Szechuan specialties with dishes like dry chili chicken and mapo tofu
"This spot is offering carry out, and delivery within two miles of their restaurant." - adrian kane
"This place serves reliable Sichuan food in an upscale, trendy environment. Everything here is tingly and spicy the way you expect it to be, and their chongqing chicken and mala fish fillet are particularly great. But if you’re not into those options, this place also has some solid hot pot, and you can get a combo of up to three broths." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Spicy food fanatics come to this Sichuan spot to ignite their taste buds with mala flavors. Nearly every dish is loaded with chilies and peppercorns, and favorites include mapo tofu and the signature dry chili chicken. Although Sichuan cuisine is offered at various restaurants these days, Lao Sze Chuan was the pioneer that popularized it in Chicago back in 1998." - Jeffy Mai
"“I’ve always wondered why Marissa Tomei’s character Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny is so hellbent on getting Chinese food in rural Alabama. They’ve just arrived in town after a nearly 16-hour drive where her fiance (Joe Pesci AKA Vincent Gambini AKA Joey Gallo AKA Jerry Callo) has to defend his nephew and another innocent young kid from getting put in the electric chair. One of the first words out of her mouth is “I bet the Chinese food here is terrible.” She’s being sarcastic, but there’s a deep layer of frustration in what she’s saying. I guess when you’re craving Chinese, nothing else will do. Order the salt and pepper prawns and the twice-cooked pork from Lao Sze Chaun and watch Tomei put on one of the best performances in movie history.” -CM" - max bonem, adrian kane, carlo mantuano
"Ok, this isn’t technically a special. But you should definitely consider ordering the Peking duck from Lao Sze Chuan. Peking duck’s red skin represents luck and is also supposed to bring a happy and prosperous year, which, let’s face it, we all need. The roasted duck can be ordered as half or full, and comes with plum sauce, pancakes, scallions, and cucumber." - adrian kane
