Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)

Name: Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)
Address: 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, US
Telephone: (312) 595-0888
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.4

$$ • Chinese, Szechuan, Dim Sum

Hours:
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
(312) 595-0888

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About Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)

Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown) is a Chinese restaurant located on the fourth floor of a department store in downtown Chicago. The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including pork potstickers, soup dumplings, Peking Duck, steamed fish, shrimp in lemon sauce, garlic green beans, beef flat noodles, and combination fried rice. The service can be inconsistent, as some guests have experienced delays in being attended to, even when the restaurant is not busy. The atmosphere remains exclusive, and the restaurant provides free soup after ordering, which is sweet and delicious. The Peking Duck comes with a separate plate of duck skin with powdered sugar and a variety of accompaniments. Prices are reasonable, around $40 per person for four people, and the views from the 4th floor are a bonus.

The food quality is decent, with some dishes like the Szechuan chicken noted as too peppery and oily for some tastes, while others appreciate the good balance of meat and vegetables. The Hunan lamb is described as different and delicious, though also very peppery. Dumplings are large and meaty, but some prefer a more delicate wrap. There are options for those who do not eat spicy food, as some dishes do not start with hot spices. Overall, the restaurant's location is a draw, but customers have mentioned better choices nearby that offer improved service.