This was my first time here and I was blown away! I've tried a lot of Vietnamese restaurant, but the dishes here had their own twist and are packed with flavors and so addicting. You will have trouble stopping yourself from wanting to lick the plates clean! We got the chicken wings, pho, and short ribs. The wings were crispy and coated with a deeply savory sauce. The crunchy fried garlic and the thinly sliced celery added another dimension of flavors. The pho's broth is so clean and clear, yet so rich and comforting. Our favorite was the short ribs -- omg each bite just melted in your mouth. It was a satisfying ratio of lean and fattiness while the meat and daikon soaked up all the flavors from the rich broth. I totally get why they would include bread on the side; I absolutely used them to sop up all the meat juices and broth. By the end of the meal, there was only about half a cup of short rib broth left, and I took it home anyway to eat it with rice! I will definitely have to come back to try more dishes! The service was great! The atmosphere was very modern and cozy!

We popped our Michelin cherry by trying Sochi and what an incredible place. The ambiance is classy but inviting. I highly recommend you make reservations to make sure you get a table. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed. The shaking beef was perfectly cooked - so tender and delicious. I enjoyed the bone marrow rice that came with it. The Slap Mama fried rice was also delectable - the crab really adds that special something to the dish. The vegetable curry actually tasted like home. So much TLC is taken by the kitchen, it's so delightful. There were a few dishes that were sold out, but we are MORE than willing to go back again to try them. Sochi was such a special treat! Thank you.

I recently dined at Sochi Saigonese Kitchen in Lakeview, Chicago, and it's safe to say this spot has earned a place in my heart. The decor is welcoming and upscale. We started with spring rolls, a refreshing and light appetizer, and the original egg rolls, served with fresh mint and lettuce and a dipping sauce. The egg rolls were amazing. It's no wonder it is one of the most popular menu items! For my main, I ordered tonight's special--Sun Rice, served with an egg on top of rice and pickled vegetables and an egg quiche. Normally, I order the Duck Salad with banana blossoms, and there's a reason I continue ordering it! I love the tender duck with crispy skin so much! The special was excellent this time as well. I tasted my husband's Shaking Beef, and it was full of flavor! He also likes the Slap Mama crab fried rice. We concluded with the Coffee Flan, mm, it was so good. Think delicious iced coffee plus creamy flan. My husband and I had the pleasure to meet Chinh, one part of the husband-wife team behind Sochi, and her passion for the restaurant was clear. This is a labor of love, and it shows. Thanks for an excellent meal!

TLDR: DEFINITELY WELL DESERVED MICHELIN BIB. It's my new fave. We came here for dinner on a double date and literally everything was tasty! We ordered 8 or 9 dishes (a combo of starters, salad, and mains) for the 4 of us and it was a little too much food but we still ate it ALL. *burp* Definitely get the Slap Yo Mama Crab Fried Rice, the Short Rib Claypot (available on Fridays and Saturdays only), and the Spareribs!! I could've had 4 or 5 of those spareribs it was so good. The lemongrass and fish sauce marinade is finger-licking good! There's some serious umami in the crab fried rice that just makes you wanna keep eating it--and that's exactly what I did. Every bite was nice and crabby. The Short Ribs in the claypot were so tender and flavorful. The toasted baguette they give you for dunking in the broth was the perfect touch. The egg rolls were solid but most egg rolls are. The Pho was super warming and comforting but not everyone thought it was worth the $25. (Also, Phodega is my go-to joint for copious amounts of yummy pho for less than $20.) The service was fast and friendly and the ambience is modern minimalist chic. There are a lot of house plants which give welcoming vibes.

Food: the pho is really rich! Flavorful and not overly greasy Service: I went solo as a treat for myself and sat at the bar, the waiters are attentive. However they seemed unhappy that I left a 17% tip given that they charge you 3% on the bill to "offset costs" which I think it's kind of bullshit since everything is more expensive than last year anyways. And their pho is more expensive than other Vietnamese joints. They even threw away my take home box when I went to the bathroom :( Ambiance: elegant, I would say more suitable for a formal dinner or elegant friends meetup than a casual joint.

I was excited try this modernized Vietnamese spot. The space is bright and trendy. What we ordered was good, not amazing. But it's nice spot to dine at if you are looking for a nicer ambiance and plating compared to a typical Vietnamese restaurant up north. I liked the original egg rolls. I haven't seen them prepared this way before and the were nice and crunchy. I thought the slap mama crab fried rice was mediocre. I would skip this if you are really looking for the crab flavor to come through. Prices are definitely a bit high, but that seems to be the norm nowadays.

I can see why this is restaurant is Michelin rated. All the food was flavor packed, fresh and delicious. The plates that the food came out on were shipped from Vietnam by the owner and I loved all the detail on the bowls and plates. Service was friendly and food was brought out at a surprisingly fast pace. Standouts for me were the spring roll, the chicken wings, and the crab fried rice. The chicken curry wasn't as strong in the curry flavor and it didn't impress me as much as the other dishes. But the chicken was tender and the presentation was really great. The original spring roll was so fresh! I loved the basil and the peanut sauce. Everything went so well together. The soshi chicken wings was perfectly crispy, juicy and tender. The green sauce went so well with the celery garnish. The crab fried rice had large chunks of crab was was flavor packed but not overwhelming at all. I loved the bites of shrimp and fish eggs with the rice. There's plenty of paid street parking around the area. Unfortunately there was only 1 women's bathroom to serve the whole restaurant, but there was lots of floor space with lots of tables. I loved the open kitchen concept where you can see the chefs work and prepare the food. Thanks for a great dinner!

I loved Sochi Saigon Kitchen and give it a 5/5 stars, and let me tell you why: First, the ambiance is extremely refreshing. Nestled just south of Wrigleyville, the open-aired atmosphere of Sochi with the smell of sweet Vietnamese food is so nice and enjoyable. In regards to the service, our waitress and the owner of Sochi were so welcoming towards us the entire night as they answered all of our questions as guests from LA who wanted a quality dining experience. Since we were there on a Friday, I did the short-rib claypot special which is only served on Friday and Saturday and it was BOMB. The stew broth was unreal in my opinion, and being able to dip the baguette into it was heavenly. This place is a must try if you are in Chicago.

Great service...prompt and super friendly. It's just a happy place. Vietnamese food with the traditional French influences...pork, butter, sweet and tangy. Loved everything we ordered. Highly recommend!