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Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar - Authentic Sichuan Cuisine in Champaign, IL
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Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar

394 reviews

Hours

Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

About Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar

Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar, located at 608 E University Ave #105, Champaign, IL 61820, USA, offers local users authentic and flavorful Sichuan cuisine. As a Chinese restaurant and bar, Lao Sze Chuan provides a unique dining experience with a focus on spicy and fragrant dishes.

A notable feature of Lao Sze Chuan is its online ordering system available through their website. For in-house service, they offer a unique way to request assistance by allowing customers to "call" the waiter through an online portal. Customers have generally praised the food quality, noting the wonderfully spicy and authentic flavors. Dishes like the salted egg tofu and Sichuan chicken are highly recommended.

The restaurant is also appreciated for its generous portion sizes and the availability of plenty of vegetarian options, catering to a diverse range of dietary preferences. The atmosphere is described as nice and the establishment is considered clean. Paid parking is available in the back for added convenience.

However, some customer reviews indicate that the service can be inconsistent. While some experienced fast and attentive service, especially with large groups and ample rice provided, others reported significant delays between dishes and limited rice servings. There were also instances mentioned where tables arriving later were served before earlier patrons. Therefore, it is advised that the service might be slower during busier times.

While the soup dumplings were mentioned, one customer noted they were just okay and lacked a significant amount of soup inside. The dining setup is described as similar to family style but without a round table.

For those looking to experience authentic Sichuan flavors and are comfortable with potential service variability during peak hours, Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar offers a menu rich in spicy and fragrant options, along with vegetarian choices and the convenience of online ordering. For inquiries or reservations, they can be contacted at (217) 689-0031 or +1 217-689-0031.

Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant and Bar Location

608 E University Ave #105, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
394 reviews
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Rebecca Terry
Mar 31, 2024

The ordering system is all online through the website, and you can "call" the waiter through the online portal if you need service. The food was great, and the portions were huge. The soup dumplings were okay, but they didn't have much soup inside them. Similar to family style minus the round table. There are plenty of vegetarian options and paid parking available in the back.

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H.H.H
Jul 02, 2023

Food here is wonderfully spicy, fragrant and authentic. Highly recommend the salted egg tofu and Sichuan chicken. Nice atmosphere and clean. However service is a hit or miss, the first time I’ve been here service was fast and took care of our big group nicely with lots of rice. Second time it took 40 minutes between each dish and we were given 1 bowl of rice for 5 patrons, and it was hard to ask for another. Consistently, tables who came in after us were served first. I would recommend to not go here when it might be a little busy or you will expect a long wait.

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Alvin Wang
Apr 09, 2022

Probably the best Chinese restaurant in town. As a Chinese, Lao Sze Chuan is definitely the place I go the most often for Chinese food with my friends. The taste of the classical dishes are really the same as in China. In Chinese we say 有那味儿~ 味儿正~ The environment is also good. This place would not let you down! Highly recommend!

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Loni Hale
Dec 10, 2024

Fantastic meal today! The gentleman working were great and portions generous. We tried a couple of appetizers and entrees and all were 👍🏼 decor is quite lovely and tasteful- elevated.

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Ryan M
Sep 17, 2022

One of the best Chinese in town! I got the mapo tofu and the dried chili chicken both were very good and best served with rice. Menu is also very large but the food seems to be maintaining its quality . Highly recommend trying if you want great Chinese food in the area.

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