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Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown, Chicago, IL

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

4.4 (816)
$30 and under
Chinese
520 North Michigan Ave, Suite 420, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Lao Sze Chuan Downtown is Chicago’s premiere restaurant for gourmet, authentic Chinese cuisine - most notably, our Szechuan flavors, traditional Peking Duck, and handmade dim sum. Lao Sze Chuan is beloved locally and nationally since our founding in 1998 in Chicago's Chinatown and is rated as one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the USA. To make a reservation or order delivery/takeout, please visit www.laoszechuanusa.com. We look forward to sharing our delicious food with you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Ohio St.
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 816 people are saying

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like potstickers, lemon shrimp, and whole fish Cantonese style. Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "quiet ambiance." The atmosphere is enhanced by a "super cute robot server." Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "great and quiet" dining choice.

816 Reviews
  1. flory

    Phoenix5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so impressed with our meal! We had Potstickers, Cumin lamb, fried noodles and the star of the show was the roasted duck! Service was exceptional- we had a wonderful time.

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  2. Ben VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Went with a bunch of friends and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service. Also like the robots :)

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Every meal here is always excellent. Our go to items are the famous lemon crispy shrimp, Szechuan green beans, fried rice, fried flat noodles and pot stickers. The house made spicy cabbage table treat is my favorite thing on earth.

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  4. MichaelC VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shouldn’t allow reservations past 8:45 as they won’t seat after 9pm

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  5. Bing VIP

    Chicago73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner for 6: potstickers starter, Peking duck, whole fish Cantonese style, lemon shrimp, cumin lamb, garlic green beans, vegetarian pan fried noodles; excellent service; great and quiet ambiance. Overall a great evening!

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  6. Steve VIP

    New Mexico7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, best Chinese food we've had in along time... and Super Cute robot server! New go to...

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  7. SunilH

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Most definitely the worst restaurant service in history. Everyone running around like a headless chicken, and absolutely no interest in their customers. Please stay away.

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  8. Bing VIP

    Chicago73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent midday meal: postickers, lemon shrimp, sole filets in black bean sauce, garlic green beans, shrimp fried rice; excellent service: quiet atmosphere at a corner table.

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  9. Dennis VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my third time at this restaurant, and it always is consistent with good quality and great service. The menu is amazing with so many choices for every appetite. I'll be back again!

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  10. Deneturis

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The portion was not enough for the money. I expected family size portions but they were not enough for a family to share.

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FAQs

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0888.

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 816 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

520 North Michigan Ave, Suite 420, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ohio St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
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