Lao Sze Chuan

Part of a chain but still great for reliable Sichuan cuisine! We came for Lunar New Year, so it was understandably extremely busy, but we got seated quickly since we made a reservation beforehand. The workers were running around since it was so busy but still friendly and happy to help. We tried to get a good variety of dishes: mapo tofu, chef’s special dry chili chicken, boiled sole fish fillet in spicy Szechuan sauce, hot and spicy lamb pot, fried flat noodles, and spicy and sour potatoes. They also had a promotion during the whole month of February that let us get a free serving of soup dumplings for the table! Chinese cuisine is best enjoyed family style so that you can try a bit of everything. Each dish was quite tasty and flavorful. Nothing was especially spicy, but the Sichuan flavors still delivered. The portion sizes were large, and the prices weren’t bad either. Our favorites were the dry chili chicken, which was extra crispy and peppery, and the boiled fish, which was tender and smoky. Overall, Lao Sze Chuan has a huge menu with plenty of variety that will surely leave you satisfied in the New Year!

I really enjoyed this meal — the presentation was beautiful, the colors were vibrant, and the portions were generous. Definitely worth a visit!

Yummy food. I have been back a few times already and enjoying the journey of trying the rest of their menu. I definitely recommend their salted egg yolk series for a fun combination of creamy, umami, and lightly crunchy.

Got reccomended this place by my coworker and manager as a place to eat for the weekand. I'm usually pretty iffy about Chinese food, but this place hit the spot. My kids absolutely loved the sesame chicken aswell. And Evan was great. 10/10 would come again.

One of my favorite places to eat in Evanston. The food is excellent, and everyone is pleasant and professional. Chase is wonderful and always makes great recommendations. I often come here with my team, and we truly enjoy it every time.

New favorite restaurant in town! Truly the best Sichuan food in these parts. Come here to be mindblown. Chase is the best!

OMG so authentic Chuan food, mils spicy but soooooo tasty! We ordered spicy beef, cold dish, Green peppercorn Sole fish felet, brought us back to Sze Chuan China right there. The best! Will go this place on the weekly base. The manager Mr. Chase is so warm and charming. Great experience.

It was tuff, the food tasted great, the people here always meet your needs and if felt really peaceful here! Ate my fill, and was pretty cheap for a restaurant. 10/10 experience.