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    4.3 (200 reviews)
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    Slap Ya Mama Crab Fried Rice
    Chloe C.

    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!

    Jonathan K.

    Great Place! I've been going to Sochi over two year and and every meal has been delicious. The restaurant is spotless. We like to sit at the bar and watch them prep the food, the entire staff is friendly and work well together as team.

    Watercress Steak Salad
    David M.

    Sochi is a Michelin recognized Vietamnese restaurant in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. We were able to sit at the bar with no reservation. All of the dishes and everything on the menu takes vietamnese dishes and elevates them. Really delicious and unique flavors and really enjoyed the brisket pho and crab fried rice. The staff is great and friendly and got great service while we were there. If you are looking for something new and different this is a great spot to go to.

    Jisha J.

    Quaint and bright restaurant with a twist on classic Vietnamese dishes. The slap yo mama crab fried rice was really good. The jumbo prawn dish was my favorite, the sauce was sweet and perfect with the rice and refreshing salad. The shaking beef was tender and the bone marrow fried rice was seasoned well. The servers were attentive and the food came out quickly. Definitely worth a try!

    Shaking Beef
    Julie S.

    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.

    Grilled Betel Beef
    Melissa S.

    Wow, so glad I finally tried Sochi! It's a beautiful space and the food is incredible. My party and I shared four appetizers and four entrees. Each and every one of them was outstanding. Highlights included the Grilled Betel Beef, Deboned Chili Salt Chicken, Slap Mama Crab Fried Rice, and Shaking Beef. We enjoyed several bottles of wine with our meal, and pricing for everything was a great value. Service was excellent all night. The only dud was dessert: we shared the cheesecake, which really wasn't that good. Still, I'm giving this place five stars. Also of note, the bathroom is clean and beautiful. Can't wait to become a regular here!!!

    Marvin A.

    I was a little suspicious about this place at first. But after eating here, I have to say I absolutely loved it! The cocktails were so good... I got something with espresso in it and it was good but slightly too sweet for my liking. My friend got this spicy cocktail and that was super delicious; I wanted to bite into the Thai chili so badly but my spice tolerance decreased since I just got back into the states from Italy and Spain. My friend got one of the salads and that was good. The nuoc mam/nuoc cham was super yummy with the salad. I got the Thit Bo Kor/kow and that was super good; reminded me of how my parents make it. The service was super fabulous. The staff was so sweet and kind... I recommend having a reservation before going here but I am so thankful they were able to squeeze me and my friend in last minute when we walked in. The ambiance was super trendy; the space was bright and bigger than I expected. Great for dates or having dinner with a few friends. Overall, I highly recommend coming here!

    Short Rib Clay Pot (Fri and Sat Special)
    Alison O.

    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!

    Rie U.

    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.

    Sonia C.

    Service was amazing. The attention to detail that the owner and staff had was great. The atmosphere was great. My fiancé and I sat at the bar so we could see how everything was being made. I can't stop thinking about the fried rice and chicken.

    Sun rice
    Jennifer B.

    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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