The foods are great and the service is friendly. I like the ducks salads, the golden nests shrimp, pork spareribs and crabs fried rice.

Although I forgot to check in, I had to leave a quick review. I ate here on Saturday, May 4th at 6pm. The food is just okay. They charge way too much for their dishes that they fill with too much rice to make the meal look like what it's worth. I don't know what people order when they come here but my waitress acted like it was a huge pain in the caboose to make the chicken curry dish I ordered. I understand that Chicago is a big city, and that the business wants to cram as many diners as possible into their space at one time. The tables are so close together, that you're elbow to elbow with strangers. If you are sitting on the cushioned seat side of the table, it's almost impossible to get up without putting your behind in someone's face while getting out. I could tell the person next to me was just as excited about the seating arrangement as I was. This floor plan does not cater to large people. Sochi clearly expects all diners to be around 5'7" (or shorter) and no more than 100lbs to fit comfortably into their seating. I currently struggle with my weight, and my friend is definitely close to 250 pounds at roughly 5'9". Clearly this restaurant is non-inclusive and body-negative with their seating. The drinks are good, and probably the only justifiable coat on the menu. I don't see myself coming back here. It's clear to me that their target audience are the kind of people that make lots of money and are very fit. That was what I saw while I dined. The waitresses are nice to you up until you get your food. After that, you are ignored due to the amount of customers they can't keep up with. No one at the restaurant pointed out that you can pay by using a QR code so I didn't know to look for it on my bill. I just sat there waiting for someone to take my card when I was met with a rude response, providing the direction with how to pay for my bill. Apparently it was too much work for the staff member to be patient enough to explain it to me. Come here if you want. I won't be back. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Six of us reserved for dinner. They told us it was " family style . " Bull. It's not. While some dishes like salads can be split among all six diners, we had to ask for bowls and spoons for the Pho, as it didn't seem to occur to our server that one bowl and one spoon would be a problem... Anyway, if only that was the sole issue. Check comes in, we're overcharged. Some items are duplicated. We want to split the bill. Well it seems they never learned division, cause I was once again overcharged by 20$. Food is good. At least, that's what I seem to remember. read more

Ambiance: My friends and I came here last Friday. The interior is beautifully simple. There were a couple tables occupied and it got busier throughout the night. Service: Our waiter Rob was great! He checked in with us, replaced our water carafes, and was just an overall nice and friendly guy. Food: Overall the food was good/decent. My cousin ordered the Roasted Eggplant, which she said was too soggy. My one friend had the Shaking Beef. He said it was really good! My other friend had the Saigon Pho. She said it was okay. My cousin and I split the Chili Salt Chicken and Slap Mama Crab Fried Rice. The chicken had a nice crunch to the skin and the meat was moist but the skin was too salty. The crab fried rice was VERY garlicky and seasoned. There were also maybe 6 pieces of crab and 3 shrimps. I love garlic but it was too much flavor with the chili salt, lemongrass, and other seasonings. The sauce for the chicken had a good kick though. For drinks my cousin had the Saigon Sling and I had the Crazy Strawberry. She said hers wasn't strong. Mine was and it tasted equally fruity and spicy from the chili. My one friend had the Iced Tea. He said it's $4 iced tea probably from the machine. Nothing special about it... Leading to my next point: everything is overpriced. The pho is $19 and my friend said it wasn't worth it. She can get better pho for cheaper at Argyle. She even asked for extra bean sprouts and they charged her $1.50, in which she said it wasn't even more. Unless the 5 pieces is the normal amount and 10 pieces is 'extra.' The fried rice was not worth $25 for having such few pieces of crab and shrimp and even the portion of rice wasn't a lot. I would come back but only if they lowered the prices and used a lighter hand on the salt and seasonings. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem in Chicago! Some of my foodie friends have raved about this place being a favorite and it's been on my list for a while so glad I finally tried it. Ambiance is nice for a date! It was also really easy to snag a last minute reservation (which is why I def think it's still a hidden-ish gem). We split the beef salad, chicken curry, shaking beef, and the berry cheesecake. We were sat in the corner so they kinda forgot about us for a while, but each dish was really flavorful. The dressing for the beef salad was SO good! The flavors in the two main dishes were good too. I was pretty full, but the server recommended the desserts and said they were light / shareble. I have a soft spot for cheesecake and this one did not disappoint! Will definitely be back here. read more

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Great food, simple but sleek and clean dining room, and the service was fantastic! John was our server, and he was great! Slinging drinks in between attentive but not overbearing check-ins, great recommendations and just a good personality. Portions were good, and although a bit pricey, the good service and good ambiance make it worth the cost. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Prong dinner and shaking beef rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friends and I were so excited to try out Sochi! It's an upscale Vietnamese restaurant owned by Saigon natives that offers traditional dishes taken to the next level. Got to try a few things including their wings, egg rolls, salad rolls, chicken curry, and vermicelli salad but my favorites were the slap mama crab fried rice and the shaking beef. The presentation of the food was very thoughtful. Everything tasted delicious and fresh! Unfortunately, they didn't have their banh mi sandwiches that night, which were were looking forward to trying. Service was great and the interior is absolutely stunning! Very modern and open but still has a "homey" feel. I really love that you can see the kitchen and smell the food that is being made. read more

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I got a chance to check this place out on their soft opening day and was thrilled! The space is modern and open - you can see your food being made and everyone moving around like busy bees. Their liquor license hadn't been cleared yet but that allowed me to bring my own bottle of wine and they were happy to accommodate opening my bottle and providing glasses. I got to try a few dishes but my favs were the Sochi wings and the Slap Mama crab fried rice. The chicken wings were fried perfectly and had a sauce that it was tossed in that was a perfect balance between salty, spicy, and sweet - I ate a whole appetizer serving by myself! The crab fried rice was beyond delicious! Not only was there shrimp on top, but the generous pieces of jumbo lump crab throughout were so scrumptious. Even though the rice has the Slap Yo Mama seasoning, it's perfectly balanced as to not be overwhelming. The owners were so sweet and lovely as they walked around to each table and consistently checked on their customers. I loved it and will definitely be back! read more

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Craved some Vietnamese food and walked past this spot . Came in to try a meal solo but I don't think I'll come back The "Saigon pho" is not authentic. The broth was superb but for $20 a pop I expected a lot more - the biggest problem was the noodle, it almost felt like spaghetti and too hard instead of the traditional pho noodle that's softer, thinner and slightly chewy Meat was quite tender but didn't have enough. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Saigon pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They are just opened, but the staff is super friendly and accommodating because I need to get out of there quickly for another appointment. So I really appreciate it as they were still getting the kitchen set up that they brought out my meal, hot and fresh. It's a lovely upscale mix of Asian cuisine. I tried the Vietnamese pho. It was excellent. I'm a little biased, so it wasn't my favorite but I highly recommend it. Great for date night. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came for dinner a while ago, but wanted to review the phenomenal food. It's been awhile since I've been to a restaurant and liked every single dish that was ordered. The food was fresh and vibrant. Service was friendly and fast. Can't recommend enough! Original egg roll with sweet and sour fish sauce for dipping. 5/5 Seared duck salad had sliced duck breast, banana blossom, daikon, carrot, onion, mint, basil, bean sprout, crispy shallots, peanuts, ginger with a fish sauce dressing and crab chips. 5/5 Original spring roll with peanut dipping sauce. 5/5 Shaking beef with filet mignon, fried garlic, beef marrow, fried rice. 5/5 Slap mama crab fried rice with crab meat, shrimp, green onions, butter garlic sauce, masago, cilantro, scallion. 5/5 Jumbo prawn plate. 5/5 read more

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I've always enjoyed Sochi Saigon kitchen, but last night's visit was fabulous. I sat at the bar with a friend and the bartender was friendly, informative, just the right amount of contact. The food was outrageously good. Go! read more

Love Sochi kitchen. Eaten here 5x. The food is delicious - elevated lVietnamese street food. Cocktails are delicous l We always order the chicken (HUGE portion - it's 1/2 a large chicken) which comes with some of the best fries (YES- fries)) I have ever tasted. Also the Sun fried rice with egg and the spareribs appetizer (order by the piece - and they are very large) Service and staff are attentive. Highly recommend read more

Trendy Vietnamese restaurant in Lakeview. The food was very flavorful and the portions were generous but the price was a bit on the steep side. I'm familiar with Vietnamese cuisine so there weren't any flavors that blew me away but I enjoyed the familiar flavors of sweet, salty and sour. We ordered Sun rice and crab fried rice. They were both good but I hoped the fried rice had more crab flavor. If you wanted to experience Vietnamese cuisine in more trendy environment this would be a good option. I just thought I can get the same quality of food that is more budget friendly. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Sun Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I would defs Slap Yo Momma for this crab fried rice. I'm already craving this dish again! I would highly recommend the Pho too. The dishes were very filling and delicious. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Slap Mama Crab Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall summary 3 stars as follows: 4 stars - Ambience (might have been 5 if they had been nicer about the reservation) 3 stars - flavor 2 stars - value/pricing We came on a Thursday evening. We were the only ones in the place for quite some time. That was interesting because they don't really take reservations for parties of six and they made a special, special exception for us. My estimation is that these folks are a little full of themselves trying to stay more exclusive, as it increases your "hype" factor. So on a Thursday night at 5 pm (when no one else is in there until close to 6 pm) you can't let a party of six make a reservation? Seems really shortsighted to me. On to the actual service and food... Saigon Sling - can't compare it to the Singapore sling, but it was slightly fruity, and quite tasty Cay Margarita - this was deceptively spicy. We like spicy margaritas but there's no warning and honestly it was like a fireball. Given how almost everything else on the menu has an utter lack of spiciness, this was a total surprise. 1. We started with the Sochi Wings appetizer. Very much a disappointment. They were not spicy at all, they might've been a little sweet, they just didn't have enough flavor. Would not order again. 2. Lemongrass Pork Ribs - probably the single best thing we tasted. Meaty ribs along the whole edge of the bone without having that dry top portion of loin that are often found on ribs. Great flavor, great texture, excellent creamy and slightly spicy dipping sauce on the side. 3. Egg Rolls - almost like Filipino fried lumpia. They were tasty however the dipping sauce was way too weak and watery. This is a recurring theme at trendy Vietnamese/American restaurants. The nuoc cham which is the dipping sauce, should have full flavor not be so watery. 4. Roasted Eggplant - it looks beautiful in the pictures and everyone raves about it but this thing was totally lacking salt and spice meaning more flavor. It had a nice creamy texture and was presented beautifully but it was also a big disappointment. 5. Seared Duck Salad - this was fine, it had some fried rice cracker chips and decent flavor but it didn't have any wow factor whatsoever. 6. Shaking Beef - this is probably one of their top three or four most ordered dishes and it does have wow factor. The tenderloin was perfectly cooked, very tender and had great flavor. I don't think the marrow bone is necessary whatsoever except that it does take up a lot of room on the plate so it makes it seem like a lot more food. 7. Chicken Curry - very good flavor in the sauce, chicken was tender, had lots of potatoes in it as well, and the rice as others have stated is nice and moist and absorbs the sauce very well. One of the top dishes of the night. 8. Crab Fried Rice - it tasted fine but I don't know if there was a different cook in the kitchen when we were there because this did not have loads of garlic,It did however have not much crab and only a few shrimp as others have stated. Slight disappointment to me as it was so hyped up from other use I thought it would be more flavorful. 9. Slap mama fried rice - I think this one was better than the crab fried rice but at this point I don't remember that vividly given how many dishes we had and there are others that were really good that are more memorable. 10. Jumbo prawns plate - this was a beautiful plate with five truly jumbo prawns they were butterflied and curled back, however the shells were still on and they were placed in a circle around the platter. They had a sweet and sticky sauce and they tasted good but they were nearly impossible to eat due to the curvature of the shrimp, the shells still being on, the stickiness etc. it's all well and good to have a beautiful plate but when it's really that hard to eat it's frustrating. Don't think I would return... even if someone else was paying. The value is just not there for the flavor. read more

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Another fantastic meal at Sochi! Came back twice in one week. Whenever you have a repeat experience at a restaurant you wonder if it will live up to the first time. The second time was equally fantastic. The service was fast and the servers were friendly and kind. My favorite foods were the pho, lemongrass short ribs, crab fried rice, but you really can't go wrong with this menu. I will be returning and bringing all of my friends. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Second time getting Sochi. This time for takeout and was still just as good. This fried rice will change your life!!!! The restaurant is so cute inside though highly recommend going to sit down! read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Slap Mama Crab Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So far, it is the best Vietnamese restaurant i have tried in Chicago. Their ice coffee and lemongrass spareribs are must try. This is my second time coming back and none of the dishes has failed & their service is a thumb up too. I will definitely bring more friends to go eat again! read more

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The food was great. I ordered the beef pho, and the meat was so tender and delicious. The service was good. My waiter was very nice.

Fantastic modern Vietnamese!!! Highly recommend - the salt chilli chicken and the golden nest are . Greta cocktails and well curated wines. The service is brilliant. Great for a date or dinner with friends. read more

This is THE spot for Vietnamese in Chicago imho. I take as many family and friends here as I can! Every dish shines; the pho has an incredible depth and complexity, the crab fried rice is the most flavorful, every bite is imbued with real crab flavor and brimming with crab meat, the duck salad is complex and refreshing with so many herbs, the chicken curry is so rich and chock full of melt-in-your mouth meat,even the humble spring rolls here are on another level of quality and freshness. We always get a slice of moms cheesecake and I LOVE that it's a rotating new flavor almost every day! The seating area is bright and open- perfect for these warm summer days. Service is always welcoming. Next time I'm in it will be to finally try the shaking beef! read more

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Really enjoyed all the dishes we tried here! We had the Original Spring Roll and The Sochi Wings for starters, and the spring roll was a-okay but the wings were great! Very crispy with nice extra flavor to them. Of the main dishes we tried (Saigon Pho, Chicken Curry, Slap Mama Crab Fried Rice, and Ben Thành Market Salad), I'd say the Market Salad was our favorite. The fried rice may have had too much of a buttery taste to it that could've brought down the taste of the crab meat and other ingredients. read more

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This place is Michelin rated for a reason! Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in the Chicagoland area since I've lived here. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, with an amazing sauce; the crab fried rice was nothing short of perfect, and the chicken dish was so original and inventive that Im still thinking about it! The service was incredible and the staff was so friendly. The space was also so cute and perfect for a date night or celebration. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Chili salt chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The dishes felt a bit expensive for what I was getting; the chicken wings were VERY small. Also, the pho was served with a lemon instead of lime!? For the district 1 noodle dish, a fresh squeeze of lime (which is very a common garnish in Vietnamese dishes) really makes the broth sing, this is a dish I'd eat again. But when I suggested serving some lime on the side with the soups to the owner/manager, he seemed quite offended that I didn't find his food perfect as is. Lastly, Dessert was disappointing, particularly the flan which tasted like instant flan and was watered down by the ice they put on top. It's an ok spot for main dishes if you're hungry and happen to be nearby, but it's not destination dining for me. read more

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Loved the food and vibe at this hip, new Vietnamese restaurant at Belmont & Southport. So Cal style decor and great music! We had the crab fried rice, sun rice, spring rolls and "egg rolls". The egg rolls were amazing - they're not like any egg rolls you've ever had - you wrap them in Boston lettuce with mint, picked daikon and carrots, then dip in fish sauce. Amazing! The market salad is their spin on bun thit and we liked that too. Creative cocktails - loved the one in a martini glass with fresh sugar cane! read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Saigon Storm with fresh water melon juice - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We looked for restaurants near where we are staying for a few days, and were impressed with the Sochi website. They didn't look anything like every other Vietnamese restaurant I've seen. They looked more upscale, greater attention to detail, brighter, and more transparent. We drove by and decided to check it out. The first thing you notice is how bright and visible everything is. Lots of windows look out on to the street. It appears the entire kitchen is completely visible from the entire seating area. There is nothing hidden from view, so you know exactly what the cooks are doing to prepare your meals. It was busy and yet we garnered two seats. We waited a few minutes and the manager recognized we hadn't been offered water yet. He came out, introduced himself, told us they were super busy, but got us our waters and explained some dishes. We thought that would be it, but he came back out, helped another table and then took our order. He was very personable and made us feel very comfortable. The ambiance is "hopping" and busy. It is probably a bit too loud for my taste, you wouldn't come here for a quiet dinner, but with a group of 4 to 6, it is perfect. We had the spring rolls and they were fresh and delicious. I loved the sauce that came with them. I order the Saigon Pho, my wife ordered the Chicken Curry. Both dishes were incredibly well seasoned, nothing overpowering, but very flavorful. Hot, fresh, and delicious. I also ordered the iced Vietnamese coffee and my wife said it tasted like tiramisu! I liked it just fine. I really enjoyed the broth of the Pho, the meat was tender, all the vegetables were very fresh, and the seasonings and sauces on the side were a perfect addition. The total bill was $70 including tip, so no one would consider this cheap, because we didn't have any alcohol But for good food, well served, I would highly recommend this to anyone. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - iced Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Elevated, innovative Vietnamese cuisine without pretense and packed with so much flavor! We love coming as a family of four for a lazy Saturday brunch or with friends for a dinner to impress. Favorites are the golden nest shrimp appetizer (a must try!), slap you mama crab fried rice and short rib clay pot. And the pho is soul-satisfying, stick to your ribs goodness. A true gem in the neighborhood. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Golden nest shrimp - just get it, you'll be so glad you did - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Meh, for the prices this place charges I would not return. I think the rice/noodle dishes from other local takeout places nearby have more flavor and are roughly half of the price. The dishes we tried were just too bland to justify the price tag of $25 for crab fried rice. Nothing really went wrong with the meal, but nothing stood out either. On nice days the front windows slide completely open which is nice. Pretty small place so grab a reservation if you're trying to go on a busy night. read more

Sochi Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Make sure to come with a reservation! This place is super busy but at peak hours we were able to get seated at the bar in about 20 minutes. The bartender was super attentive and took our order within minutes. The kitchen is open to the bar so you get to see the whole cooking process. The pho was extremely fragrant and flavorful and the cuts of meat were high quality. There weren't as much meat or veggies but the broth made up for it in every way. The fried tofu wasn't marinated so at first it was quite plain but as it sat in the dressing, it absorbed the flavor. Both of these dishes would be great as leftovers read more

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The moment I walked in the smell told me that I was going to enjoy Sochi's food. The meal confirmed that hunch for sure! The spring rolls were fresh and crisp with a perfect pairing sauce on the side. Lemongrass pork spareribs were a little awkward to eat with a fork and chop sticks but that didn't take away from the amazing flavor. (Ask for a knife or just go barehanded on these.) The seared duck salad was delicious, especially the savory duck. The crisps you sort of build your 'salad' on weren't the easiest to eat cleanly, however. Final dish, the shaking beef, was lovely. The beef was flavorful and the rice was fantastic. Will definitely be back on a weekend to try the short rib clay pot! Number one thing - just be prepared to get your hands a little dirty with some of the food. You won't regret it! read more

Food is excellent. We got the Slap Mama fried rice and the Ben Thanh salad) and they were both delicious!!! Service was great too! A great spot in Lakeview!!! read more

Overview: the place was clean, cute vibe and the food was excellent. I gave it a four because I didn't love all of the food but look forward to trying more on the menu. Would recommend you come to try it out!! I love Vietnamese food after spending 3 weeks there in 2017. I have found Chicago has a hard time creating authentic Vietnamese cuisine but I enjoyed a lot of the dishes I tried here. I would be interested in coming back to try their pho and Bánh mì. Vibes and service: the place is well decorated, high ceiling and well lite. Our waitress was nice but made it very clear about the time limitations for the table. They do have the time limits mentioned on open table for varying party sizes- so something to keep in mind if you intend on staying longer than 1.5 hours (if you have 4 or less people) Food: the food was quick and is served when it is ready. Therefore, we did family style for our meal. -spring rolls: they were clean, simple, loved the mint and peanut sauce was flavorful. Would definitely order again. -original egg rolls: these were good but a little heavier than the spring rolls. It came deconstructed with large pieces of lettuce, mint and vegetables. We wrapped the roll with all of the sides and dipped it into the sauce- it was excellent. Without the addition of the sauce or greens/herbs - it felt greasy. Would recommend putting it all together for a delicious bite. -Ben thành market salad: wow yes and yes. I loved this and would order it again at the restaurant and for take out. The pork was marinated and grilled to perfection and the combination of the herbs, rice noodles, vegetables and sauce was flavorful without being to heavy. I loved this! -slap mama crab fried rice: I didn't love the fried rice -it was bland and needed more fish sauce. For those not familiar- Vietnamese fried rice is typically more mild from Chinese fried rice due to the main seasoning being fish sauce vs soy sauce. This was good but it felt to me like it was missing something. Can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! Food tried: Egg Rolls, Market Salad, Crab Fried Rice, read more

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Just visited Sochi for the first time and we'll definitely be back. Great atmosphere and friendly service, and the food is authentic and delicious with deep, complex flavor profiles. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend! read more

This is maybe my 3rd review? Doesn't matter. I have no idea how they do it every single time but every single time I say the same thing. This is the best food I've ever had. Tonight we ordered it delivered instead of going to the restaurant. They added a few things we hadn't yet tried so...we did. The wings are the best wings I've ever had. Ever. Just phenomenal. Our go to order is the Ben T Market salad, ribs, egg rolls, shaken beef and of course now...the wings! I don't know how we lived all these years without Sochi Saigon in our world. If you haven't been you are missing out on one of the culinary greats of Chicago. read more

Excellent ambience and professional service from checking in to our departure. The food is simply amazing from the eggplant appetizer to the unique Claypot short ribs dish. Nice casual vibe mixed with serious food. Will be back soon! read more

An amazing meal that we will be back for again! Our server was lovely and attentive and fun. Stephanie! We ordered and everything was delicious but my favorite items on the menu was the golden nest, Short rib clay pot, finishing with tiramisu! Runners up would be the mussels and the cheese cake! We also ordered the chili salted chicken and watercress steak salad. Still delicious. Ambiance is as balanced as the flavors in their menu. Interesting with calm palette and subtle surprises. We'll be back again! read more

It really pains me to do this because the food is great, but Sochi's hours/reservation system is bad. We have now had two experiences where Sochi has been "closed" even though their hours online said they were open. Today's was very bad. We made a reservation on OpenTable for 9:00 PM, which the restaurant presumably made available, only to receive a call 10 minutes before our reservation that the kitchen was closed and they couldn't seat us. It is also very aggravating because we made a deposit to reserve. It's perfectly fine to stay open till 9, but you shouldn't put a reservation time at 9 if you may not keep it. It sucks. We are loyal customers and we talk this place up. read more

Sochi is very good Vietnamese food at a high end price point. We really liked the Ben Thanh Market Salad and preferred the egg rolls over the spring rolls. The banh mi sandwich was probably very authentic, but we'd try something else next time. Slap yo mama crab fried rice was good, even at the price. We had lunch takeouts 2 days in a row. The takeout experience works, but could be improved. They send updates via text to confirm when the food is ready. I had to wait 5 minutes for the hostess to get the food from the bar, even though the sign said takeouts would be placed on a shelf for pickup. The second day it was raining hard and the restaurant was empty. Suddenly the food was ready well before the estimated time and waiting on the shelf. read more

Canceled our reservation with Zero notice. No explanation, no "sorry"; just canceled after driving crosstown for 45 minutes.