Last night we went to Lao Tze Chuan restaurant. We learned they had changed ownership, and wondered what the new management would be like. We arrived around 6:15, placed our order around 6:25. The food didn't come until 7:00 p.m. When the meal came, a big party (around 16 people) stood waiting for the round table next to us. Obviously,... more

Went for lunch on recent business trip on recommendation. Located in Chinatown short cab ride from convention center. Excellent food. Large menu. Clean. Good service. Would highly recommend, especially if you are looking for something close to the convention center. more

I took my friend over there today, the food is really so so, even it is somehow ranked pretty high in Zagat. We spent about 120 bucks for two persons, we ordered a lot of food. Overall, I think it is overly grease. The Mai Po Tofu is not good, even it is such a classical dish, I really don't... more

two words - tony's chicken more

Authentic, Best hotpot and Sze Schuan food in Chi more

The best and only chicken crack around. more

This is one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago. If you like spicy food or szechuan style Chinese cooking you would love this place. However, if your idea of Chinese food is crab langoon , fried rice and lo mein, you would not be able to take advantage of the food they offer here. Go there to enjoy... more

i'm not the most adventurous, but i know what i like and my staples at lao are the don don noodles and black pepper beef... i never grow tired of them... more

Spicy chinese food is a good thing more