Lao Sze Chuan first opened in 1998 in Chicago's Chinatown and has since become one of the most beloved Chinese restaurants nationwide. The brainchild of Sichuan-born Chef Tony Hu, Lao Sze Chuan prides itself on providing traditional Sichuan cuisine with high-quality ingredients. Sichuan is a province in China known for its spicy food. In 1999, Lao Sze Chuan was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as "One of the Best," receiving a "three fork" rating that was considered a prominent accomplishment for Chinese restaurants at that time. Lao Sze Chuan has flourished since humble beginnings and now there are more locations than ever before, including those in Chicago, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. To this day, Lao Sze Chuan lives by the mantra "One Style For One Dish, A Hundred Dishes Have A Hundred Different Tastes," a saying that keeps the most frequent customers coming back for more. Lao Sze Chuan but has also received numerous national accolades and it was a consecutive recipient of the world's most prominent food review authority, the Michelin Red Guide's "Bib Gourmand" from 2010-2016, and recognized as the "Best Chinese Restaurant in the U.S." by Travel & Leisure and The Daily Meal, and one of the top 10 best Chinese restaurants in America by TimeOut in 2016.
The Lao Sze Chuan journey is far from complete. Chef Tony continues to take the Chinese culinary world to new heights, and his passion for and dedication to providing and elevating authentic Asian fare is found in each of his Lao Sze Chuan restaurants.