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Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Name: Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
Address: 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, US
Telephone: (773) 904-8511
Price range: $$

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BIB GOURMAND

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is one of the best vietnamese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen, on a busy stretch of Belmont in Lakeview, is the work of Son Do and Chinh Pham, a husband-and-wife team who built the menu from childhood memories of Saigon.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen, on a busy stretch of Belmont in Lakeview, is the work of Son Do and Chinh Pham, a husband-and-wife team who built the menu from childhood memories of Saigon. That premise can read as marketing; here it reads as discipline. The egg rolls arrive in rice paper imported from Vietnam rather than the wheat wrappers most kitchens default to, and the Southern-style pho uses flatter, wider noodles with broth simmered once and served to order. Even the bean sprouts are trimmed at both ends, and sliced jalapeños give way to a house chili paste. Such fastidiousness is rare. The room is bright and modern, banquette seating, lush planters, with the entire kitchen visible from your table. Dishes run roughly $24 to $44, which lands above casual Vietnamese; the Bib Gourmand and Jean Banchet recognition suggest the kitchen earns it. The Original Spring Roll ($12) and Slap Mama Fried Rice draw deserved attention. Note the limited hours — closed Sunday and Monday, evenings only. Worth the trip for those willing to plan around them.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Taste Score 8.7/10

Rating (Google) 9.0

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Google 9.0 from 276 reviews

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Chicago | 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

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Price

Moderate spend

Taste Score

8.7/10

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(773) 904-8511

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Original Spring Roll

Slap Mama Fried Rice

Short Rib Clay Pot

Pho

Duck Salad with Banana Blossoms

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What makes Sochi Saigonese Kitchen worth the move

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 276 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 276 Google reviews

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Date Night and Fine Dining

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Vietnamese in Chicago

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Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

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Date Night Fine Dining

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Google rating: 9.0 from 276 reviews

Price point: $$

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Address: 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Phone: (773) 904-8511
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.7/10
Hours: Check restaurant site
Google rating: 9.0 (276 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Sochi Saigonese Kitchen serve?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Sochi Saigonese Kitchen, on a busy stretch of Belmont in Lakeview, is the work of Son Do and Chinh Pham, a husband-and-wife team who built the menu from childhood memories of Saigon.

What is Sochi Saigonese Kitchen best for?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is best for date night, fine dining. Sochi Saigonese Kitchen works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 276 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sochi Saigonese Kitchen?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 276 reviews

What should I order at Sochi Saigonese Kitchen?

Start with Original Spring Roll, Slap Mama Fried Rice, Short Rib Clay Pot and Pho. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sochi Saigonese Kitchen worth visiting?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen holds a 9.0 Google rating from 276 reviews. Sochi Saigonese Kitchen works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 276 Google reviews.

Where is Sochi Saigonese Kitchen located?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is located at 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Sochi Saigonese Kitchen's hours?

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Sochi Saigonese Kitchen good for a date night?

Yes — Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is tagged for date night dining. Sochi Saigonese Kitchen works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 276 Google reviews.

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