Lao Sze Chuan Aurora
Experience authentic Szechuan cuisine in a modern setting, with a unique twist of robot food delivery.
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Lao Sze Chuan Aurora
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience authentic Szechuan cuisine in a modern setting, with a unique twist of robot food delivery.
Robot Cat Delivery Experience
Dine-in to enjoy the unique experience of food delivery by a robot cat.
Takeout Packaging
Request separate packaging for sauces/fried foods and soup/noodles to maintain freshness.
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Cuisine
Sichuan, Chinese, Asian
Price
Mid-range
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Robot Cat Food Delivery
Experience the novelty of your meal being delivered by a cute robot cat, adding a futuristic and fun element to your dining experience.
Authentic Szechuan Flavors
Indulge in bold and spicy Szechuan cuisine with signature dishes like Dry Chili Chicken and Szechuan style string beans.
High-End Ambiance
Enjoy a modern and comfortable atmosphere with nice decor, perfect for a relaxed meal or private parties.
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Robot Cat Delivery Experience
Dine-in to enjoy the unique experience of food delivery by a robot cat.
Takeout Packaging
Request separate packaging for sauces/fried foods and soup/noodles to maintain freshness.
Spice Level Customization
Ask for dishes to be prepared less spicy if you prefer milder flavors.
Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
A must-try dish, often paired with vegetable fried rice.
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Robot Cat Delivery Experience
Dine-in to enjoy the unique experience of food delivery by a robot cat.
Takeout Packaging
Request separate packaging for sauces/fried foods and soup/noodles to maintain freshness.
Spice Level Customization
Ask for dishes to be prepared less spicy if you prefer milder flavors.
Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
A must-try dish, often paired with vegetable fried rice.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Lao Sze Chuan Aurora is praised for its authentic Szechuan cuisine, with many highlighting the bold flavors and unique dishes like the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken. The ambiance is noted as comfortable and modern, enhanced by the novelty of robot food delivery. While the food generally receives high marks, some reviews mention issues with specific dishes like frog legs being overpriced and having little meat, and occasional inconsistencies in food quality or service.
"This was our first time here and I'm so glad we tried it. Restaurant was comfortable, nice decor, not loud. Wait staff was friendly without being imposing. They have a very cute robot cat that delivers the food. So cute 😍. The menu has some tried and true dishes as well as more unique offerings. We started with dumplings, then I had the crispy shrimp and my husband had Tony's chicken. Everything was delicious. We will definitely come here again."
Brandy K.
"When I say that I LOVED THIS PLACE, it's an understatement. We're from out of town and were driving around late at night trying to find something decent and this place surpassed all expectations.
The restaurant is beautiful inside and has a high end vibe, the staff were all super attentive and friendly, the menu was huge with a ton of vegetable options, which I super appreciate as someone who doesn't eat much meat, the crab rangoons were fresh and incredible, and the food was delivered by an actual robot, it was so cute.
10/10 100% recommend."
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"Someone said this was fine dining? I can assure you guys this is not fine dining, prices are not even close. This is casual Chinese but the interior is nicer than most Chinese restaurants. We ordered crab rangoon, crispy shrimp with lemon sauce, twice cooked pork, baby bok choy with garlic, smoked tea duck, and boiled sole fish fillet in spicy Szechuan sauce. Service was good. Food came out fast. It wasn’t very busy on a Sunday evening. Prices were fair for the portions. Overall about a 3.5 out of 5.
-crab rangoon 5 - big pieces with a lot of filling inside.
-crispy shrimp with lemon sauce 5 - this reminds me of walnut shrimp but with lemon flavor. Shrimp was crunchy.
-twice cooked pork 3 - This was decent but it didn’t have a lot of pork in it. A lot of vegetables but I wanted more pork.
-baby bok choy with garlic 5 - vegetables were soft not soggy.,
-smoked tea duck 5 - pieces had a good amount of meat. I could really taste the smoky flavor.
-boiled sole fish fillet 4 - not too spicy. This was a very good dish but I wished they added more fish in it."
Nicholas P
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant features a novelty robot cat that delivers food to your table, adding a fun and futuristic element to the dining experience.
Yes, the restaurant is known for its authentic Szechuan cuisine with bold and spicy flavors, alongside American Chinese dishes.
Yes, the menu is extensive and includes many vegetable options, catering to those who don't eat much meat.
Takeout packaging is considerate, often separating sauces/fried items from soups/noodles to maintain freshness.
Customers highly recommend the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken and Szechuan style string beans.
The restaurant has ample space for parties and can be partitioned for private events.
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First of all, I have to say that this place is the definition of authentic Sichuan cuisine. The flavors are so bold and spicy that my taste buds were tingling for hours after my meal!. And let me tell you, the customer service here is top-notch.
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