Authentic SichuanHighland Park, IL · On the North Shore

LAO SZE CHUAN — real málà.SICHUAN

4.5· 50+ reviews on the North Shore

The legendary Sichuan kitchen, plated for Chicago's North Shore. Tony's Three-Chili Chicken, fiery boiled beef, cumin lamb — numbing, spicy, fragrant. Cooked to your heat.

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Signature Dishes

The dishes regulars come back for
Boiled Beef In Spicy Szechuan Sauce
Boiled Beef In Spicy Szechuan Sauce$20.95
Mongolian Beef Tenderloin
Mongolian Beef Tenderloin$19.95
Crispy Shrimp W/Lemon Sauce
Crispy Shrimp W/Lemon Sauce$23.95
Kung Pao Shrimp
Kung Pao Shrimp$21.95
Beef Slices Green Peppercorn
Beef Slices Green Peppercorn$23.95
Pork Intestine Lalala Spicy Dry Pot
Pork Intestine Lalala Spicy Dry Pot$23.95
4.550+ reviews
MALAAuthentic Sichuan
23 dishesChef Series
Pickup+ Delivery

Our Story

Real Sichuan cooking, on the North Shore

Lao Sze Chuan is built on the real flavors of Sichuan — the numbing heat of málà, toasted chilies and peppercorns, and a Chef Series of dishes cooked the way they are meant to be. Bold, fragrant, and made to order.

From our kitchen in Highland Park, every dish is cooked to your heat level and ready for pickup or delivery across the North Shore. First taste of Sichuan or a longtime favorite — we cook it fresh, every time.

Reviews

Loved on the North Shore
4.550+ reviews

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Numbing. Spicy. Fragrant.

Real Sichuan málà, cooked to your heat and ready for pickup or delivery on the North Shore.

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Hours

Mon–Thu   11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri–Sat   11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday   11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Before you order

Is Lao Sze Chuan authentic Sichuan?

Yes — real málà cooking with Sichuan peppercorn and dried chili. Signatures include our Sichuan classics (Tony's Three-Chili Chicken, boiled beef, cumin lamb) and the green peppercorn series.

Can you adjust the spice level?

Many dishes can be made milder or spicier — just ask. There are plenty of non-spicy options too; browse the full menu to choose.

Where are you located and which areas do you serve?

1935 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035— on Chicago's North Shore. We serve the surrounding North Shore communities, including Highwood, Deerfield and Lake Forest.

Pickup or delivery?

Order online for pickup, or call (847) 926-7105. Delivery is available through our delivery partners.