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Lao Sze Chuan

Lao Sze Chuan

Eat Local in Chicago

3.9 1,693 Google reviews$10–20

+1 312 326 50 402172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60616 · Armour Square

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Where to find them

2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60616

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About

Founded in 1998, Over the past 28 years, Lao Sze Chuan USA has received numerous accolades locally, nationally, and internationally including: in 2000, "Three Forks" award by Chicago Tribune, the highest award for Chinese restaurants at that time; in 2009, recognition as one of the top ten Chinese restaurants in the U.S. by "Chinese Restaurant News;" in 2013, "Travel & Leisure" awarded Best Chinese Restaurant in America; in 2015, "The Daily Meal" awarded the Best Chinese Restaurant and Best Takeout in the country; in 2016, honored as one of the top ten Chinese restaurants in the U.S. by "TimeOut;" in 2018, mainstream media outlet "Thrillist" named as the Best Chinese Restaurant.

Amenities

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Tuesday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Wednesday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Thursday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Friday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Sunday
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM

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