Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
| 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 |
Local time in Chicago: 8:30 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 293-4653 to confirm.
Location & directions
4832 N BroadwayChicago, IL 60640
About Lao Sze Chuan
Located at 4832 N Broadway in Chicago, Illinois, Lao Sze Chuan is a Chinese restaurant. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Lao Sze Chuan is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 375 items across 20 sections, including Vegetables, Chicken, Side Dish, Pork, and Poultry. Listed prices range from $3.55 to $38.00, with a typical item around $22.95. You will find options like L501. Eggplant, L101. Dry Chili Chicken, and F12. Spicy Tender Tofu.
Service options include kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and late-night food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (773) 293-4653 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 4832 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone
- (773) 293-4653
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 375 items · $3.55–$38.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lao Sze Chuan’s weekday schedule with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 64.5 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 90% of Chinese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Lao Sze Chuan is one of them.
Compared with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
At Lao Sze Chuan the median listed price is $22.95, higher than the typical $12.18 for Chinese restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lao Sze Chuan there are 81 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 207 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (33), Bars & Pubs (28), Bakeries & Desserts (23), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (14).
Competition is healthy: 6 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 22 within three miles. The closest is Silver Seafood, < 0.1 mi away.
58 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsFat Cat< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexCarmela's Taqueria< 0.1 mi
- PizzaRosati's< 0.1 mi
- AfricanDemera Ethiopian Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeQueen Yemeni Coffee< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lao Sze Chuan's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday). 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.
Is Lao Sze Chuan open on Sunday?
Yes, Lao Sze Chuan is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Lao Sze Chuan located?
Lao Sze Chuan is located at 4832 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640.
What is the phone number of Lao Sze Chuan?
You can call Lao Sze Chuan at (773) 293-4653.
Does Lao Sze Chuan offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lao Sze Chuan offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Lao Sze Chuan?
The typical price range at Lao Sze Chuan is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $3.55 to $38.00.
Does Lao Sze Chuan take reservations?
Yes, Lao Sze Chuan accepts reservations.
Is Lao Sze Chuan wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Lao Sze Chuan open late?
Yes – Lao Sze Chuan is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Lao Sze Chuan?
There are 207 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lao Sze Chuan. Nearby options include Fat Cat (< 0.1 mi), Carmela's Taqueria (< 0.1 mi), and Rosati's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Lao Sze Chuan?
6 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Silver Seafood, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
