The interior of the restaurant is very nice and ambient. Clean and large space. The food was alright! My friends and I shared 4 dishes amongst the 5 of us and it was just enough food. I don't think I'd return as nothing really stood from the dishes we ordered. It's decent sichuan food but nothing amazing, plus it's kind of pricey especially given the portion size. A good number of the dishes ranged from $25-30 which I think is steep compared to some other local restaurants. Here's what we ordered: 1) Beef in Golden Soup 5/5 - perfectly spicy and beef belly was good 2) Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp 4/5 - plump shrimp cooked well but slightly too greasy 3) Cumin lamb 3/5 - meat cooked to a char so you lose the lamb flavor. 4) Eggplant & green beans 3/5 - too salty 5) Pork and crab xiao long bao 1/5 - skip this dish! $16 for 6 baos; not worth it. The skin is so thick and you only taste pork. Better off eating the frozen ones from Costco. read more

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My fiancée found Lao Szechuan on Groupon, and the deal was too good to pass up -- $60 worth of food for $15. Just a heads-up: there's an automatic 18% gratuity, and if you're not paying close attention to the payment screen, you might accidentally tip on top of the gratuity. So double-check. Walking in, the layout is a little confusing -- open space and no clear signage on where to go. The hostess, who didn't speak much English, quickly asked if we wanted hot pot, Korean BBQ, or Chinese. We chose Chinese, but the interaction felt slightly awkward like she had to process what she just asked us. Pro tip: If you're here for Chinese, head to the right when you walk in. We weren't there during a busy time and ended up in a "VIP" booth, though I'm not sure what made it VIP... but I digress. Ordering was easy thanks to our server, but you'd think with robots delivering the food, the ordering system would be more seamless. Still, the food came out quickly. Here's what we tried: Scallion pancakes ($7.95): Good flavor, could've been cooked a little longer. Still enjoyed them. Braised combo ($15.95): Not for the faint of heart. Surprise ingredients included pig's ear, tripe, and (I think) intestines. Would've appreciated a menu description. Needed extra sauce to make it work, and most of it came home with me. Chef's special duck soup ($4.95): Just broth with a couple raisins. No meat. Kinda disappointed. Should've gone with the wonton soup ($2.95) like my fiancée -- easily the best I've ever had. Singapore chow mei fun ($15.95): Loaded with noodles and chicken (we compromised on chicken). Massive portion, really flavorful. White rice ($2): Standard. Xiao long bao: No photo because I dropped the first round -- soup dumpling explosion. They kindly remade it, but the second batch seemed rushed. Still good to me, but my fiancée wasn't impressed. The atmosphere was nice, the food overall was solid, and despite some bumps, I left full and happy. Not sure I'd call it award-winning service, but I'll definitely be back -- especially with another Groupon. read more

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I came here to eat with 6 of my friends for lunch on a Sunday. The restaurant is in the same plaza as many other popular businesses like Quoc Huong, Kamayan, Mamak, and Sweet Hut, but it isn't too hard to find a parking spot. The inside of the building is absolutely gorgeous and very modern and beautiful. There is Lao Szechuan but also a boba and shabu shabu restaurant. This place is best experienced if you eat family style in my opinion because you are able to get a little bit of everything. We ordered about seven dishes, and unfortunately, I was so hungry I didn't remember to take a picture until after we started eating. I am not really big on Szechuan food, but all of my friends were and they loved it. Some of their favorites were the chef's special dry chili chicken (center right in the photo), the house special sliced beef tenderloin in golden soup, and the mapo tofu. To be honest, we ordered 8 dishes and were slightly worried we would have too much left over, but we only had a small amount of soup left and some of the stir fried black fungus and yams (bottom center) left. I also really enjoyed the eggplant in garlic sauce (top right), and like my friends, I thought the golden soup was so good. It had a light tang to it that was super refreshing. The service for the place was amazing. They were always quick to stop by to refill our waters and replenish our rice. The food also came out quick and piping hot. I do wish the soup came out with small bowls as well because all of us wanted to have just a bowl of that delicious soup. In terms of the very little we didn't like , my table didn't really enjoy the xiao long baos too much, though they were beautiful. Honestly, it just paled to everything else we ordered. The scallion pancake (not pictured) was also tiny and unmemorable, so we personally wouldn't get that next time we go. This is probably some of the best Szechuan food I've had, and I say this as someone who really doesn't enjoy Szechuan food. I am excited to stop by again to try new dishes and see what other delicious items they have. read more

Lao Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Really good service, the servers are very attentive and also use robots for additional help. You can order from Te Amo as well to enjoy it with your meal. We got the Szechuan wontons, orange beef tenderloin and the chefs special dry chilli chicken. From Te Amo, we got the rose black tea with lychee jelly and that was a highlight. Great ambiance as well. read more

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The Chongqing spicy chicken is pretty good; so is the crab soup xiaolongbao. The rest were so so. read more

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Really enjoyed the modern, nice interior of this place! I walked in with a party of 12 and they were able to seat us right away in one of the private rooms which was nice! They came out with the food in a steady manner - I thought everything was decent, though I'm not big on szechuan food. I felt that the portions were a little small when compared to other family-style chinese restaurants in the area. I was sad/surprised that they were out of the xiao long bao when we came - it was on a saturday around noon, so I wasn't expecting them to be out of food. My one constructive criticism is to maybe serve the green bean jelly dish with either 2 spoons or preferably tongs. It was near impossible to serve it with the one spoon provided. Plenty of free parking in the plaza read more

Lao Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

This is inside a 3 in 1 concept building. Located to the right side of the building, you have Lao Sze Chuan. Now if you're a Szechuan lover, this is for you. For me, I'm not a big fan, but of course I'm willing to try it out. The food here came out pretty quickly, but it did seem like a slow day that day. Portions are pretty decent. I ordered the regular soup dumplings, but I think the server got us the crab soup dumplings. Either way, still good. It's seasoning of Szechuan is heavy, so again, if you're into that taste go for it. For me, I wasn't a big fan of. The interior is definitely more of a modern feel with random decor especially the neon lights that say "fashion" lol read more

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Lao Szechuan is in a new dining complex that also houses a KBBQ/hot pot restaurant (Kanpai) and a boba/mochi donut spot (Teamo). The interior is super spacious, with a ton of tables and seating and a large bar; the atmosphere is pretty upscale. I'd been to the Chicago locations of Lao Szechuan, so I was excited to hear that they opened another one in Atlanta. The service was prompt, and the menu is truly expansive. For the three of us, we ordered the half-set of Peking Duck, the Tony Chicken with Three Chilis, Sauteed Pigs Feet with Pepper, Stir-Fried Eggplant & Green Beans, and a platter of three Chinese cured meats. It was definitely too much food: We ended up taking a bunch of the Peking Duck and some of the Sauteed Pigs Feet home. All of the food was really good, with the exception of the Tony Chicken, which is marked as spicy but is in fact fried and drenched in a sticky, sweet sauce. (It wasn't bad - just wasn't my preferred flavor profile.) The standout dishes for me were the Sauteed Pigs Feet and the Stir-Fried Eggplant & Green Beans. The Pigs Feet were tender and skillfully de-boned (while leaving the cartilage intact), and the eggplant had a delicious char to it. The Peking duck was also very good. It comes with duck bone soup, which was so delicious we asked for a second helping, and they serve some of the crispy skin by itself, with some sugar that melts into the fat with every bite. Finally, they bring out an impressive platter with the wrap, sauces, cucumber slices & scallions, and succulent slices of duck. It's a genuinely elegant display. Prices are on the higher side, but I do think the quality of the food is top-notch. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

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The restaurant shares space with a Korean barbecue and a tea & dessert cafe. The space is nicely designed and I was welcomed by a friendly host. The menu is extensive with many authentic Szechuan dishes as well as some American-Chinese standards. All the dishes I tried were good. The Dan Dan noodles were well made, and well spiced. I would have left a higher rating if not for the inattentive service and the pacing of the meal. I had ordered soup as a starter, but it came last. I was there when the restaurant was not busy and I was left alone for the entire meal. My water glass was not refilled, even though it was empty, and there was no one around to ask for my check when I was done. I basically sat there for over 5 minutes after I had finished my meal, waiting for someone to appear from behind the curtain to the kitchen. read more

I came here with some family and friends for an early dinner, and the ambiance is great. It's a stylish, modern interior, and the service is fantastic. The food however is a bit lacking. Salt and pepper tofu: this was pretty disappointing and I've had better elsewhere. Tofu wasn't as crispy as I would've liked. Fuqi feipian: this was just in, I've definitely had better at other sichuan places. Crispy rice in stew: this was actually amazing. The presentation is great with the crispy rice that you crack, and the balance between the crispy rice and the flavorful stew was great. Cumin Lamb: pretty solid, would order again. Portion size was good. read more

The fish maw soup was probably the worst I've ever tasted. There was no crabmeat inside either. There was no flavor at all! The kung chicken consisted of really soggy soft chicken and it wasn't salty or spicy. The cabbage dish was the only dish we enjoyed. We brought the poor tasting food to our waiters attention and she pretended like she did not know what we were trying to ask for. Also wasn't sure who our waiter was. We tried to flag someone down our bill and boxes and water refills but she kept going off to look for someone else to attend to our table. Overall, I really don't recommend this spot for authentic Chinese food. read more

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Soup dumplings is my favorite food of all time so I had to try this restaurant. Walking in was a bit confusing because it's set up like 3 shops in one, but the hostess by the door was helpful in guiding us to the correct tables. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing with fancy tables set up and a large screen on the wall that illuminates the room. After looking over the menu, my boyfriend and I ordered the Xiao Long Boa (soup dumplings), the crab soup dumplings, and the braised beef noodle. The noodles came out first so we split that while we waited for the dumplings. It was a soupy noodle dish, which we weren't expecting, but it tasted great nevertheless. When both types of soup dumplings came out, we made sure to ask for extra chili oil and dug right in. The traditional pork soup dumplings were my favorites out of them both, but it was nice to try something different with the crab version. Since the restaurant was closing soon, we quickly asked for a couple to go containers and paid the bill. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for good soup dumplings in the area. read more

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Came on a quiet Thursday evening for dinner with several friends. The front is shared with Tea'mo and Kanpai as is the host. There was no seating in the waiting area but we were seated in the restaurant as soon as I was ready. The server explained the specials at the top of ordering and it influenced our overall order. We split 5 entrees and two app/snacks. The Cumin beef was excellent as was the lobster with chili and garlic (although a little small). The surprise was the Dan Dan noodles which was excellent and good sized for being $10. I would skip the home style tofu and the dry spice pork with cauliflower. The Peking duck was decent but I wouldn't get it again given value (size, price, and taste). Overall it was a good meal. Ambience was quiet and intimate since we were one of maybe 6 tables the entire time we were there. Service and attentiveness was good too. Price was a little high on average but worth trying overall. read more

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Some of the best Chinese we've had in Atlanta! Staff was friendly and attentive and good was delicious. They were running a special with a free lobster when $120 was spent and it was a very nice addition! We can't wait to come back! read more

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Really enjoyed the Peking Duck and eggplant with garlic sauce! Peking Duck comes with a nice soup broth and crispy skin served separately. It's a bit on the pricier side, but that's to be expected given the nicer ambiance and customer service. They also have private rooms for larger parties. We also liked being able to get high quality boba with our meal from Te'Amo. We will be back to try out Kampai for bbq and hot pot! read more

Lao Szechuan - Eggplant with garlic sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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This place is all hype. Service .. terrible. Food, AVERAGE. They don't staff this place properly and there is zero teamwork to asssure great service. Why have a bar if it takes 25 minutes to get a beer, after you ate your first dish ordered. SKIP IT. read more

The food was NOT good. I ordered the Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup; there were few small pieces of beef, so tough that I could not chew. This is not authentic cooking. The person who bought us the food could not be bothered. A $25 pawn dish used tiny shrimp instead. The appetizer came about midway through the meal. read more

Got there about 3pm, only one table occupied; it's to be expected. Place was very nice designed and built; restroom is clean. I think the 3.7 star is extremely inaccurate. The dishes were amazing; we ordered the stir fry shredded duck, soup dumplings, and fried garlic & chili style 3 treasure seafood (BTW, this is not on the menu but love the fact that they pivoted to accommodate me!). I'd definitely give this place more than a 5 if it's available! There is a voucher currently available at Groupon. I think y'all should really give them a try! read more

The dishes are quite average, not unpalatable, but not delicious either. Among these dishes, I actually think the most delicious is the stir-fried vermicelli with cabbage. read more

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Brand new 3-in-one dining on Buford Hwy. Beautifully decorated interior. We primarily went for the Peking Duck are were disappointed to learn they did not have it that day. The pork liver was good quality but we expected it to be spicer. The crab xio long bao was good. We ordered two Szechuan dishes but we expected those to be spiced and more flavorful. They were actually out of several dishes that we wanted. Our server was very nice and helpful, though! I hope to come back to a full menu soon. read more

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Perfectly spiced. Great service. Good tofu dishes. Tried my first thousand year egg. It was good.

The best schechuan cuisine so far They so many store across statewide but this one in Atlanta considered the best. read more

Came here with a friend who lives in Athens, GA yet regularly visits this restaurant. It is a 3 in one place with a Tea Shop, a Hot Pot and the Szechuan Restaurant. We opted for the Szechuan Restaurant which is in a comfortable attractive room. We ordered Soup Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, Yangzhou Fried Rice & Cumin Lamb. Everything was outstanding. Dan Dan Noodles are pretty spicy which I like and they were very flavorful. My friend lived in China for 7 years and gives this place 2 thumbs up. read more

Authentic Sichuan food! The chef is from Chengdu, so the flavors are the real deal. The private dining rooms are elegant and comfortable -- perfect for groups of 10 or more. The waitresses are not only beautiful but also super friendly and attentive. Highly recommended! read more

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Tries to present an upscale Chinese dining but falls short. The food is average to below average taste but the price is quite high. The servers are untrained about the menu and really only seemed to be pushing the "Peking duck". Inattentive during the meal. From the small size of the dining table to the huge size of meal presentation dishes, nothing seems to fit. Beware of Emperor's New Clothes read more

Second time here.. still lovi it... great food, friendly staff, clean environment... most recommend dish from me is, salted pig liver..

Top Authentic Chinese food! Can't believe we can find the real Chinese food in Atlanta - all others are not even close... their room service also meets China standards - split the soup and food pack. Will definitely come back visit, hope their quality level won't drop! read more

Went there to try Peking duck but not available. So try two other duck daily special. Duck slices is ok but not great. But classic sauce roast duck Half seems like not much duck meat. Must be the duck without manicure and skinny one as all seems to be bones and can see the nail from duck feet. Double cooked pork intestine is good but we can smell intestine from there. General Tso's chicken is good and soup dumpling also good. But don't try duck dishes there. read more

Lao Szechuan - Double cooked pork intestines. Double delight fish, scallops, shrimp. Duck. - Szechuan Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Food was better than service. Waitress didn't speak English which made it tough to order and wanted to ask questions but couldn't.

We had special duck on that day which cost $28.00. Duck was so dried and almost no meat at all. Very expensive and doesn't worth a penny. I will not going there again. read more