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The very first Lao Sze Chuan 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. 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.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 Paseo Dr, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 968-2096
Website: https://www.laoszechuandmv.online/
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Lao Sze Chuan
The very first Lao Sze Chuan opened in 1998 in Chicago’s Chinatown and has since become one of the most beloved Chinese restaurants nationwide.
LAO SZE CHUAN (@laoszechuan.official) · North Bethesda, MD
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LOCATIONS – Lao Sze Chuan
Lao Sze Chuan. CHINATOWN & TE’AMO. 2172 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 … 20 Paseo Dr, North Bethesda MD 20850. 301-968-2096 · 301-968-2096 · Lao Sze Chuan.
Reviews
Sasha Skye
The food here is truly amazing. I went here with a large group of friends and the lazy susan tables are so fun. It’s really easy to share food and I would definitely recommend getting as much as you can so you can share and try as many different dishes because everything here is absolutely delicious. The duck was my favorite but all of the soups had such a good flavor I just couldn’t get enough. I’ve never had anything like this.
… moreJulia Chen
I have been this restaurant two times and had a wonderful dining experience on last Friday. Amazing and delicious restaurant with Peking Duck in DMV. The server Jay was very attentive and friendly, caring, wend above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and made suggestions on food options. Absolutely give him 5-Star . Our experience was outstanding satisfied.
… moreCharlie Cao
I selected this restaurant because of its reputation for good food and a pleasant atmosphere and booked it to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday with her parents. The ambiance is indeed nice, so credit where it’s due. Unfortunately, the service made the evening memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Our server a tall Asian man with dark grayish hair seemed to be in a remarkable hurry from the moment we sat down. Despite politely asking for a few extra minutes to review the menu (multiple times), he returned every couple of minutes as if we were participating in some sort of speed-ordering challenge.
Although the restaurant was only about half full, the food took an impressively long time to arrive. During the meal, the server repeatedly congratulated me, though for what occasion remains a mystery to this day. Perhaps I missed an announcement.
When I asked for takeout boxes, the bag was more or less launched in my direction rather than handed to me. Since I was dining with my girlfriend’s parents, I chose to maintain good manners and move on.
Payment was the final highlight. My card was dropped three separate times. I even assisted by picking it up the first time, though gravity clearly won in the end. At that point, I was left wondering whether the issue was carelessness or dude is on something (please don’t work as a server if you are not even sober).
All in all, while the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, the service managed to overshadow what should have been a celebratory dinner. If you’re planning a special occasion and value feeling welcome, this place will not be your choice. I won’t be returning, but I do wish future diners better luck.
… moreOur server a tall Asian man with dark grayish hair seemed to be in a remarkable hurry from the moment we sat down. Despite politely asking for a few extra minutes to review the menu (multiple times), he returned every couple of minutes as if we were participating in some sort of speed-ordering challenge.
Although the restaurant was only about half full, the food took an impressively long time to arrive. During the meal, the server repeatedly congratulated me, though for what occasion remains a mystery to this day. Perhaps I missed an announcement.
When I asked for takeout boxes, the bag was more or less launched in my direction rather than handed to me. Since I was dining with my girlfriend’s parents, I chose to maintain good manners and move on.
Payment was the final highlight. My card was dropped three separate times. I even assisted by picking it up the first time, though gravity clearly won in the end. At that point, I was left wondering whether the issue was carelessness or dude is on something (please don’t work as a server if you are not even sober).
All in all, while the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, the service managed to overshadow what should have been a celebratory dinner. If you’re planning a special occasion and value feeling welcome, this place will not be your choice. I won’t be returning, but I do wish future diners better luck.
Klaraaa S
We have been eaten here multiple times since it was opened, and we are always satisfied with the food here. We’ve tried probably half of the menu, and everything tastes good so far. Lao Sze Chuan has the BEST Peking Duck in this area, no competitors, period (although it’s not 100% authentic, but this is the closet you can find in DMV) This place is one of the few places that provide authentic Szechuan flavor in DMV, but with the best atmosphere and dining environment. The food can be really spicy so be careful of what to order if you don’t eat spicy. I also got a birthday cake when celebrating my bday here and it was delicious!
… moreJoseph Peckham
My wife and I had a very pleasant evening at Lao Sze Chuan. The young lady I think her name was Jasmine at the host stand was very welcoming and accommodating with a couple of special requests, which we really appreciated. Our server was also very attentive throughout the meal—checking in at the right moments and making sure everything was taken care of without being intrusive. The ambience was warm and comfortable, and the food was excellent overall. The duck dish in particular stood out—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Everything was well-prepared and consistently high quality. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience and a place we’d happily return to.
… moreSeanna Phan
Went there for dinner. Food is great. Our server, Mike, is awesome. Very attentive and provided vey good suggestions to complement the whole Peking duck. Will definitely be back.
… moreYe Seto
We celebrated my brother’s and niece’s birthdays today at 1 p.m. This was my first time to this well rated restaurant. Totally disappointed. No string beans, cauliflower, and mango sherbet. Steamed rice was not served with entrees. Most of the Peking duck was taken away. We would have clean off the bone but wasn’t given this option. Sad. I will not return because the cook did not wash her hands after using the restroom. Gross!!!!
… moreHenry Zhang
Tried Lao Sze Chuan after several recommendations from friends, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing overall—and even upsetting.
The Never Forget Chicken(口水鸡) was the highlight, with fragrant chili oil and well-seasoned, tender meat. But the Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles(担担面) were unexpectedly sweet with zero spice, and the noodles were soft, not springy. I had to pour the chicken’s sauce over them to make them taste better. The White Bean and Pork Trotter Soup(老妈蹄花汤) was honestly the worst—tasted like it came from an artificial soup packet, not a fresh stew. Worse, there were visible hairs left on the pork trotters, which is unacceptable.
The restaurant is decently decorated and reasonably clean, though I noticed some paper scraps on the floor. It wasn’t busy when I visited, yet the service was inattentive. I waited a long time before anyone came over. When the dishes were served, one had red chili oil stuck under the plate, and during takeout packing, the staff nearly knocked the bag into my food—I had to stop it myself.
What truly ruined the experience, though, was the discriminatory attitude from one of the Mandarin-speaking staff. As a fellow Chinese speaker, I was treated casually, even dismissively. Yet when a white customer came in, that same staff member immediately greeted them warmly, explained dishes with enthusiasm, and even introduced the robot server. That kind of double standard is unacceptable, especially coming from someone in the same community.
I might return just once more to try their main dishes like roast duck, but I won’t come back if the attitude stays the same.
… moreThe Never Forget Chicken(口水鸡) was the highlight, with fragrant chili oil and well-seasoned, tender meat. But the Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles(担担面) were unexpectedly sweet with zero spice, and the noodles were soft, not springy. I had to pour the chicken’s sauce over them to make them taste better. The White Bean and Pork Trotter Soup(老妈蹄花汤) was honestly the worst—tasted like it came from an artificial soup packet, not a fresh stew. Worse, there were visible hairs left on the pork trotters, which is unacceptable.
The restaurant is decently decorated and reasonably clean, though I noticed some paper scraps on the floor. It wasn’t busy when I visited, yet the service was inattentive. I waited a long time before anyone came over. When the dishes were served, one had red chili oil stuck under the plate, and during takeout packing, the staff nearly knocked the bag into my food—I had to stop it myself.
What truly ruined the experience, though, was the discriminatory attitude from one of the Mandarin-speaking staff. As a fellow Chinese speaker, I was treated casually, even dismissively. Yet when a white customer came in, that same staff member immediately greeted them warmly, explained dishes with enthusiasm, and even introduced the robot server. That kind of double standard is unacceptable, especially coming from someone in the same community.
I might return just once more to try their main dishes like roast duck, but I won’t come back if the attitude stays the same.
Amy Chen
We’ve been here several times and the manager, Arfa, was amazing! He’s always super helpful, caring, and made sure everything went smoothly during our visit. You can tell he really cares about the guests and their experience. Thanks to him, our visit was extra special! Btw these three dishes were a bomb!( the server said it’s his fav dishes! Great recommendation !)
… moreEd Yu
Amazing restaurant with the best Peking duck you can get in the US.
I knew of Lao Sze Chuan because I thought it had the best Peking Duck in the US when I visited the ones in Chicago.
When I found out that there is one that I can order Uber Eats while in DC I decided to give it a try and it was so good I decided to come to the restaurant the next day to try the duck while it’s warm.
The restaurant is huge and very very well decorated. I almost felt like I was in China when I stepped in because of how well decorated it is.
The people working here are interestingly not Chinese but I think they did a great job and you can tell they try their best even if they can be inexperienced at times. I’m surprised how much I liked the non Chinese servers here because I usually am picky about that for Asian restaurants.
The duck is phenomenally roasted and extremely authentic. It’s pretty much the best you can get here in the US. The skin is crispy with the right amount of crunchiness. The cuts are well balanced between meat and skin even though it’s not done by a Chinese duck cutter. The girl did decent job even if there are cuts that should look more effortless but I like that she is certainly trying her best. Overall it didn’t distract from the amazing taste. The price is also extremely reasonable.
The spicy appetizer of beef tendon is also on point. It has the correct amount of spiciness.
I know Lao Sze Chuan sometimes is a fusion restaurant and sometimes do mix some Cantonese food such as dim sum and Chow fun but I don’t recommend them. I think you should order the duck and some Sichuan food here only.
Overall I’m super glad it’s expanding to more places and hopefully someday it will come to NorCal. I do hope they can survive because this location is amazing but I’m worried it’s not as popular as it should be.
… moreI knew of Lao Sze Chuan because I thought it had the best Peking Duck in the US when I visited the ones in Chicago.
When I found out that there is one that I can order Uber Eats while in DC I decided to give it a try and it was so good I decided to come to the restaurant the next day to try the duck while it’s warm.
The restaurant is huge and very very well decorated. I almost felt like I was in China when I stepped in because of how well decorated it is.
The people working here are interestingly not Chinese but I think they did a great job and you can tell they try their best even if they can be inexperienced at times. I’m surprised how much I liked the non Chinese servers here because I usually am picky about that for Asian restaurants.
The duck is phenomenally roasted and extremely authentic. It’s pretty much the best you can get here in the US. The skin is crispy with the right amount of crunchiness. The cuts are well balanced between meat and skin even though it’s not done by a Chinese duck cutter. The girl did decent job even if there are cuts that should look more effortless but I like that she is certainly trying her best. Overall it didn’t distract from the amazing taste. The price is also extremely reasonable.
The spicy appetizer of beef tendon is also on point. It has the correct amount of spiciness.
I know Lao Sze Chuan sometimes is a fusion restaurant and sometimes do mix some Cantonese food such as dim sum and Chow fun but I don’t recommend them. I think you should order the duck and some Sichuan food here only.
Overall I’m super glad it’s expanding to more places and hopefully someday it will come to NorCal. I do hope they can survive because this location is amazing but I’m worried it’s not as popular as it should be.