Lao Sze Chuan

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, it wasn't big enough, so the management "borrowed" the table next to ours, and put it next to the round one. The took all the chairs except for the two we were using. It was still not enough for the big pary. Next thing you know, the manager said they were moving us.

I had chopsticks in my hands while sitting in my chair when our table
suddenly was removed from underneath us. I was shocked, and the rest of the patrons grew silent and stared at me, expecting something to happen. I continued to eat the food still in my chopsticks as I sat alone in the middle of the open space. I finally got up and walked to our new table location, hearing "Sorry" and "Bu Hao Yisi."

Then, our final dish came--sweet and sour pork. I was basically a breaded, fried pork chop with bones. My guest took one bite and spit it out. The meat was rotten. They offered to re-cook the dish. It was 7:15, and we about had enough. They took the dish back, and refused to take the order off the bill.

Renowned for their expansive menu, including Dry Chili Chicken, Boiled Beef in Spicy Szechuan Sauce, Crispy Shrimp, Three Chili Chicken, Orange Beef. Also, their Hot Pot is top notch in Chicagoland. Service is attentive and they do not rush you out the door. Would go back to again and again.

For the price range, $11-$15, the food was outstanding. The Orange Tenderloin Beef was the most tastiest I have had. Twice Cooked Pork was excellent. Great meal at a great value.