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Sochi introduces Chicagoans to a more traditional, yet elevated take on Vietnamese cuisine. It all comes down to the hidden details, the extra steps that people may not even notice, that make each dish special. The egg rolls, for example, are wrapped in a special rice paper from Vietnam, not the wheat paper most people are used to seeing. The Southern-style pho features flatter, wider noodles, while the broth is cooked, then simmered perfectly the first time and served to order. Even the toppings deserve attention, as the bean sprouts are cut on each end, and sliced jalapeños are replaced with a homemade chili paste.
Hours
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 904-8511
Website: http://www.sochikitchen.com/
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Reviews
Miles Darcy
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
… moreIt’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
Michael Corrales
Food was really good one of the better takes on elevated Vietnamese cuisine without screwing up what makes Vietnamese food great. The pho had a very beefy flavor letting the marrow broth shine through more than other pho where the spices rock sugar etc are more pronounced. Ironically more similar to a northern Hanoi style pho when the restaurant is named after Saigon. The clay pot stew tasted like Bo Kho and was great the bread wasn’t like a traditional Vietnamese baguette and had a sweet almost milk bread like flavor. The short rib was cooked perfectly as well
… moreEmme Fung
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.
… moreAndrew Schaefer
Loved Sochi and would recommend! The food was unique, creative and phenomenal. Incredibly tasty, very flavorful. Very creative and unique taste on Vietnamese dishes. Overall service and ambience were fantastic too! Our waitress was spot on with her suggestions and recommend recommendations, both meals were 10 out of 10. Great for a date night, friends gathering, family or just about any occasion.
Only thing that held back a full five star review was the silly $6 added fee… for nothing. Just because. Never seen this at a restaurant before. In their defense, it can be removed upon request, however the whole thing made us feel uncomfortable. Enough with the layers of added fees post-listed prices in this country. Just adjust the menu prices accordingly, it’s a business not a charity. It isn’t cheap but, Sochi is AMAZING and WORTH IT. You will love it, I definitely recommend it.
… moreOnly thing that held back a full five star review was the silly $6 added fee… for nothing. Just because. Never seen this at a restaurant before. In their defense, it can be removed upon request, however the whole thing made us feel uncomfortable. Enough with the layers of added fees post-listed prices in this country. Just adjust the menu prices accordingly, it’s a business not a charity. It isn’t cheap but, Sochi is AMAZING and WORTH IT. You will love it, I definitely recommend it.
Nitin Malla
I really like this take on Vietnamese cuisine. It’s inspired by street food but presented in a more modern and refined way. That said, it’s still street food at its core—so paying $18 for egg rolls feels a bit excessive.
The standout here, as our waiter pointed out, is the peanut sauce, which comes with several dishes. It’s genuinely unique and absolutely delicious.
The overall flavor profile isn’t what I’d call authentically Vietnamese—it’s clearly adjusted to suit a Midwestern palate, with milder and more subdued flavors across the board.
What’s especially frustrating is that after charging $18 for egg rolls, they also tack on an extra $2 for chili sauce—a basic condiment that really should be complimentary. It makes the whole experience feel like a nickel-and-dime operation.
And despite the high prices, they serve takeout in those flimsy, old-school Chinese takeout containers, which just reinforces the sense that they’re cutting corners wherever they can.
The ambiance is fantastic, though I’m not a fan of the $6 surcharge added to the bill, especially since it goes to the restaurant and not the servers.
… moreThe standout here, as our waiter pointed out, is the peanut sauce, which comes with several dishes. It’s genuinely unique and absolutely delicious.
The overall flavor profile isn’t what I’d call authentically Vietnamese—it’s clearly adjusted to suit a Midwestern palate, with milder and more subdued flavors across the board.
What’s especially frustrating is that after charging $18 for egg rolls, they also tack on an extra $2 for chili sauce—a basic condiment that really should be complimentary. It makes the whole experience feel like a nickel-and-dime operation.
And despite the high prices, they serve takeout in those flimsy, old-school Chinese takeout containers, which just reinforces the sense that they’re cutting corners wherever they can.
The ambiance is fantastic, though I’m not a fan of the $6 surcharge added to the bill, especially since it goes to the restaurant and not the servers.
Zoe Winnowski
Enjoyed my experience at Sochi! Pictured is the market salad (vermicelli bowl) and the shaking beef. We also ordered the chicken wings and eggs roll which I forgot to take pictures of.
The food here is pretty solid and definitely emulates Vietnamese cuisine. It isn’t your most authentic flavors, I’d say it’s definitely more “modernized” and the prices show that. Nevertheless, tasty! I wish the vermicelli bowl came with more sauce and veggies. The steak melted in my mouth – so good! But was the most bland take on shaking beef I’ve ever had. Felt like I was just eating grilled steak with fried rice, didn’t taste any Asian spices at all and no sauce on it. The egg rolls were amazing, didn’t care for the wings that much – too sweet for my taste. I definitely want to come back when it’s cooler and try the pho and banh mi!
… moreThe food here is pretty solid and definitely emulates Vietnamese cuisine. It isn’t your most authentic flavors, I’d say it’s definitely more “modernized” and the prices show that. Nevertheless, tasty! I wish the vermicelli bowl came with more sauce and veggies. The steak melted in my mouth – so good! But was the most bland take on shaking beef I’ve ever had. Felt like I was just eating grilled steak with fried rice, didn’t taste any Asian spices at all and no sauce on it. The egg rolls were amazing, didn’t care for the wings that much – too sweet for my taste. I definitely want to come back when it’s cooler and try the pho and banh mi!
Victoria Sterling
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.
… moreBill
The dining experience was generally decent. The restaurant has a modern interior, and the service was friendly. While the food quality was good, it leaned towards the pricier side – the seared duck salad was refreshing and well-seasoned; the chili salt chicken was enjoyable with the accompanying lime chili dipping sauce. However, the Sun’s Rice felt a bit lacking in flavor. Overall, the meal was enjoyable, but given the price and reputation, I expected a bit more.
… moreEli Dribben
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.
… moreRie Uchida
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.
… moreWe 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.