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Lao Sze Chuan (Grant Park)
chinese · Chicago
Consistent Sichuan heat and technique without the tourist markup—this is the real deal if you know what you're ordering.
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Verdict:
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G3.9TYMSStill tasting
Google3.9(304)1/ 3 sources
WarningGrant Park location can be hit-or-miss on execution; go during peak hours when the kitchen's dialed in.