Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
Gabriela Osorio · 157 Google reviewsSochi Saigonese Kitchen — trusted vietnamese in Lakeview. Order the Egg Rolls. Polished but not pretentious. Alison Ou: "The wings were crispy and coated with a deeply savory sauce"
What 286 diners keep saying
What 286 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I have been to Sochi several times now, and each time I have always loved my meal. I've tried the roasted eggplant, slap ya mama crab fried rice, market salad, beef short rib clay pot, and sun rice. I think the eggplant is a must try. I love the garlic scallion oil and nuts with the roasted flavor of the eggplant -- it's the perfect appetizer. The slap ya mama crab fried rice has plenty of crab throughout and it's absolutely delicious! the market salad is also great, nothing bad to say about it. very flavorful and fresh, and enough for a full entree. The sun rice was also great, it was nice having all of those flavors mixed together. Lastly, the beef short rib claypot was great. It comes with a toasted baguette that has a buttery coconutty flavor to it (not too strong), which made it more interesting. The meat was really good too! The service is always friendly and casual, they have good recommendations and will check up on you. The interior is clean and has a nice aesthetic, and they open up the windows in the warm weather which I like. Overall, I LOVE this restaurant and will be coming time and time again!”
“Fantastic Michelin Star restaurant in the heart of Lakeview. All the dishes were fantastic and they have a wide variety of drink and brews. The staff is very friendly and the vibe is fun and retro. Also, if you have a concert at Schubas, this is a great pre-game since it’s right across the street.”
“Sochi is an absolutely fantastic spot for a dinner date. It's not too noisy even when it's busy, and seating at the bar let's you watch the cooks do their magic, including the head chef. Flavors are vibrant and plentiful, while the portions are sensible. Vietnamese is by far my favorite cuisine and Sochi did not disappoint. We enjoyed the double-breaded eggrolls so much that we actually ordered them twice as well as the Golden Nest shrimp appetizer, which featured a delectable lime sauce sitting on a bed of greens and potatoes that were shaved so thinly I actually thought they were onions until I bit into them! Every plate was handcrafted right in front of us. My main entree was the Slap Mama Crab fried rice, while my guest had the Sun Rice. Both were great options and different enough in their flavor profiles that we had a great time sharing with each other. We finished up with two slices of kiwi cheesecake. While this was all happening, a wonderful bartender named John - you'll recognize him by his slicked back hair and black glasses - not only gave us details on each item that we were considering, but also paired up each course with excellent wines. He thoroughly convinced me to try a refreshing drink (was it a "Green River"? Idk but it had lime juice, Elderflower and LIQUORRRR🍸🎉!) and it was exactly what I needed to reset my taste buds after the party of flavors I had experienced during the previous 1.5 hours. Although we reserved our table for Friday the 13th (ikr?!), we certainly had good fortune in Sochi and we'll definitely be coming back. I give Sochi a 13/10, highly recommend! P.S. if you go for nothing else, just order a martini and watch John with that Cocktail Shaker because DAYUUMM 🔥😍🔥”
“Excellent food and excellent service! The short rib clay pot was the best I’ve had. Every dish has a modern twist to the original Vietnamese dish.”
“Firing on all cylinders. This Viet menu provides enough choice but sticks to the highest quality preparations so it isn't one of those ten pages long. What they do is absolutely perfect. The food is matched by the service as well. The last two times Oliver has served our table and we highly recommend him and the entire experience here.”
“Just had an amazing experience here. I have a pretty high bar for Asian food since I am Asian lol. That aside, my experience was amazing. John helped me choose my meal. He was super friendly and helpful when it came to picking sides, entrees and apps. I got the filet, wings, Pho and fries. The food was very modern viet and it delivered very impressed for sure will be coming back.”
“Definitely not your typical Viet restaurant but this place is amazing nevertheless. I loved the duck salad + highly recommend it, especially in the summer heat! The crab fried rice was also really good, with generous portions of crab inside and great flavor.”
“Very very good. We got the egg rolls, which were amazing. I got the curry, and my husband got the sun’s rice, as seen in the picture. Would recommend, staff was very nice.”
“I went here for dinner and was already planning what I would order the next time I came back! Really great atmosphere. Great food for an approachable price.”
“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!”
“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! ❤️”
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