Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is Chicago’s premiere restaurant for gourmet, authentic Chinese cuisine, and is rated the best Chinese Restaurant in the USA.
4832 N Broadway St (btwn W Lawrence Ave & W Gunnison St) Chicago , IL 60640 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner |
Drinks | Full Bar, Cocktails |
One of the best restaurants in the city . Having traveled in China this food is the real thing. Try the West Lake soup . Also the lamb is awesome. There are items you won't recognize, but are real.
Skip the crab Rangoon and egg rolls , but don't miss Tony's chicken with three chilies. YUM!
Very large portions , we always have a ton of leftovers. They offer many authentic Chinese dishes that you would actually find in China. (most food in China isn't battered and fried)
Garlic eggplant , lemon shrimp , thrice cooked fish - order anything and you won't regret it! Also, they serve beer and pretty good cocktails
One of my fav Lao Sze Chuan locations. Cabbage always comes first as an amuse bouche . Wish they still had drinks.
Quick delivery , but pretty expensive for what it is. As far as I can tell, it's regular Chinese food . Maybe I should try some of the "Asian fusion " dishes next time.
Skip the booze, and focus on eating. I have to agree on the apps, the pot stickers and green beans are awesome. The shrimp in lemon sauce was delicious.
I like to skip the entrees and just order a bunch of apps. Everything is good so you can't go wrong.
Complimentary House Special Spicy Cabbage 辣味白菜
Ridiculously fast service , even on a busy night. It's amazing - but when they say spicy , they mean it!
Tonys 3 chili chicken is a staple, but don't forget to order the scallion pancakes or wontons on the side.
Best Chinese food in Chicago. Get anything with veggies . It's fresh and crunchy.
I had a delicious stir lamb with green onions . Good portions for a reasonable price. $$
Order the String Bean in Spicey Black Bean Sauce - soooo good! The potstickers are huge and cooked to perfection.
Good lunch special . 6.95 includes mini appetizer , soup , veggie and rice .
Everything is delicious here. Get Mongolian lamb and Singapore noodles .
huge menu, delicious staple szechuan dishes .
Excellent food. Great service. Would be happy to recommend.
Twice-cooked pork , Tony's chicken , potstickers
Cheap lunch specials with tons of food
Dry chilies chicken
Dry chili chicken
Crab Rangoon . Amazing.
Don't order B03: stewed pan-fried tofu .
Food is very, very oily
mixed feelings about this place.
Lunch Special (Serve with Appetizer, Soup, Spicy Cabbage, and Jasmine Rice): Shang Hai Spring Roll 上海春卷, Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣湯, Dry Chili Chicken 香辣子雞
香辣三鮮 Chef's Special Dry Chili Three Delight
If you are looking for good, clean & authentic Chinese food. This is the place to go to! Staff is very friendly and helpful with the extensive menu. - Estephanie E.
The soup dumplings are amazing!! The atmosphere is gorgeous. - Traci Tester
Fantastic, large venue with ample standing room downstairs and unreserved upstairs balcony seating. This venue offers interesting historical architecture in addition to any show you'll see here. - Kit Rojas
Great drink selection (beers and ciders, as well as bourbons/whisky). They add their own spins on a few classic cocktails. DELICIOUS :) 🍻🍸🍹🍷 - Gosia Zatta
An excellent and authentic place for jazz, but get here early as the place fills up fast. - Joseph B.