Lao Sze Chuan in Chicago, IL

4.2(572)Chicago, IL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 572 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.2★
Lao Sze Chuan is a top-rated Chinese restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, serving an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience that's hard to beat. With a 4.2-star rating and over 572 reviews, this uptown Chinese buffet has built a reputation for its delicious and authentic Szechuan dishes. Decent and relatively authentic Szechuan food is a common theme among reviewers, who rave about the flavorful dishes like the poached fish and green scallion pancake. The relatively fair prices and cozy atmosphere are also major draws for this reservable restaurant.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
4832 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(773) 293-4653
Today
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.2 (572 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat cocktailsGreat tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsComfort foodHard liquorLate-night food

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

572 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Lao Sze Chuan kid-friendly?

Yes, they are welcoming and cozy for kids.

What is the quality of the food?

The food is full of flavors and perfect consistency.

What dishes are recommended?

Try the whole stewed fish in a variety of sauces and the Dry Chili Chicken.

Is the restaurant clean?

The decor is good too, as is the atmosphere.

Is Lao Sze Chuan expensive?

Super Expensive for small portions.

Is the food healthy?

The beef was so full of fat we couldn’t cut it.

Is the delivery service good?

Unprofessional Service – Not Recommended for Delivery Drivers.

What is the rating of Lao Sze Chuan?

Lao Sze Chuan has a 4.2-star rating based on 572 customer reviews.

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Where is Lao Sze Chuan located?

Lao Sze Chuan is located at 4832 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois.

Does Lao Sze Chuan offer delivery or takeout?

Lao Sze Chuan offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Lao Sze Chuan good?

Lao Sze Chuan is well-rated with 4.2 stars from 572 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

105 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Theaters & performance venues

Uptown Theatre

Theatre

4816 North Broadway

~250 ft

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~560 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Vietnam

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Banking

Citibank

Bank

4887 North Broadway

~480 ft
Old National Bank

Bank

4753 North Broadway

~580 ft

Money services

CFSC Currency Exchange

Bureau De Change

4559 North Broadway

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00
+1 773-561-0026

Bars & Pubs

Fat Cat

Bar

4840 North Broadway

~30 ft
+1-773-506-3100Website
Provisions Uptown

Alcohol

4812 North Broadway

~230 ft
+1-773-944-0978
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

Bar

4802 North Broadway

~310 ft
+1-773-878-5552Website
Uptown Lounge

Bar

1136 West Lawrence Avenue

~390 ft
+1-773-878-1136Website
Baton Show Lounge

Bar

4713 North Broadway

~910 ft
Larry's

Bar

1020 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-312-841-7149Website
Sky's Beverage Depot

Alcohol

~0.3 mi
Foremost Liquors

Alcohol

1040 West Argyle Street

~0.3 mi
2Bears Tavern

Bar

1140 West Wilson Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-923-2327
Big Chicks

Bar

5024 North Sheridan Road

~0.4 mi
+1-773-728-5511Website
Carol's Pub

Bar

4659 North Clark Street

~0.4 mi
+1-773-754-8000Website

Restaurants

Birrieria Zaragoza

Fast Food

4800 North Broadway

~320 ft
Rosati's

Fast Food

4863 North Broadway

~350 ft
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurant

4801 North Broadway

~350 ftMo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
+1-773-334-8787Website
Thai Pastry Restaurant

Restaurant

4925 North Broadway

~830 ft
+1-773-784-5399Website
Lê’s Phở

Restaurant

~870 ft
Agami

Restaurant

North Broadway

~950 ftMo-Su 16:00-23:00
Phở Việt

Restaurant

~1020 ft
Immm

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Phở Xe Tăng (Tank Noodle)

Restaurant

4953 North Broadway

~0.2 mi
+1-773-878-2253Website
Breakfast House

Restaurant

1020 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-14:30
+17735649620Website
Ba Le

Fast Food

5014 North Broadway

~0.2 mi
+1-773-561-4424Website
Phở 888

Restaurant

~0.2 mi

Grocery & Markets

Park to Shop Supermarket

Supermarket

4879 North Broadway

~490 ft
+17733343838Website
Tai Nam Market

Supermarket

4925 North Broadway

~910 ft
+1-773-275-5666Website
Argyle Store

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Fine Food Mart

Convenience

~0.2 mi
J&A Convenience Store

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Tiệm Tạp Hóa Việt Hoa

Supermarket

1051 West Argyle Street

~0.3 mi
Old World Market

Supermarket

5129 North Broadway

~0.4 miMo-Th 07:00-19:00, Fr-Su 06:00-19:00
+1-773-989-4440Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~140 ft

Government offices

Uptown Chamber of Commerce

Government

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Lurie Children's Pediatrics in Uptown

Clinic

4867 North Broadway

~380 ft
+1-312-227-2610Website
Mini Thương Xá

Clinic

~0.2 mi

Alternative medicine

Tiệm Thuốc Bắc Vĩnh Hoa

Herbalist

~0.2 mi

Specialists

Dentist

Dentist

~0.2 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Mini Thương Xá

Pharmacy

~0.2 mi

Primary care

Lau Medical

Doctors

~0.3 mi
Doctors office

Doctors

~0.3 mi

Other services

Uptown Ace Hardware

Doityourself

4654 North Broadway

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-16:00
+1 773-334-7146Website
A Touch of China

Interior Decoration

~0.2 mi
Elim Wigs & Hair

Wigs

4631 North Broadway

~0.3 mi
Lakeshore Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

5064 North Sheridan Road

~0.4 mi

Beauty & spa

Helen’s Beauty Salon

Beauty

~850 ft
Queen

Beauty

~980 ft
Twin Beauty Salon

Beauty

~1040 ft
Tiny

Beauty

~0.2 mi
Spa Nail Supply

Beauty

~0.2 mi
D&D Nail supply

Beauty

North Sheridan Road

~0.3 mi

Hair services

Spoil Me Hair Salon and Spa

Hairdresser

~0.2 miMo-Su 10:00-17:00
Salon M

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Orlando Salon and Beauty Supply

Hairdresser

5125 North Broadway

~0.4 mi
R Barber Shoppe & Salon

Hairdresser

4757 North Clark Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
+1-773-681-0616Website
Armand Salon Suites

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Other personal care & beauty

Hong Kong Beauty Supply

Hairdresser Supply

~0.3 mi

Financial & accounting services

Income Tax Service

Tax Advisor

~0.2 mi
CPA and Associates

Accountant

~0.3 mi

Real estate services

JERE

Estate Agent

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Fire pit

Firepit

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi

Places of worship

Chicago Uptown Ministry

Place Of Worship

4720 North Sheridan Road

~0.3 mi
The People's Church of Chicago

Place Of Worship

941 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi

Electronics & technology

Kim Video

Video

~0.2 mi
Đức Hùng Video

Video

~0.3 mi

General retail

Miniso

Variety Store

5004 North Broadway

~0.2 mi

Specialty stores

Tân-Thanh Gift Shop

Gift

~0.2 mi
Shiseido

Cosmetics

West Argyle Street

~0.2 mi
Cosmetics store

Cosmetics

~0.2 mi
Kim Hing Jewelry

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
Heng Heng Jewelry

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
Kim Long

Jewelry

~0.3 mi

Sports & outdoor

Broadway Bikes

Bicycle

4653 North Broadway

~0.2 miTu,Th,F,Sa 11AM-6PM; M,W,Su Closed
+1-773-728-5212

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~430 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~690 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~710 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Winthrop Ave & Lawrence Ave

Bicycle Rental

~750 ft24/7
Broadway & Argyle St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Sheridan Rd & Lawrence Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Broadway & Wilson Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7

Vehicle services

Lincoln Towing Service

Towing

4882 North Clark Street

~0.4 mi

guide

Chicago Entertainment Tour, Incorporated

Guide

~0.2 mi

Other utilities

Ticket validator

Ticket Validator

~0.3 mi
Ticket validator

Ticket Validator

~0.3 mi