This trendy spot serves up mouthwatering Vietnamese classics, from crab fried rice to tender short ribs, all amidst a chic, plant-filled setting.
"Sochi, located near the corner of Belmont and Southport, is a modern Vietnamese restaurant, a comfortable space that’s kid-friendly and has a bar. This is a spot for a postgame meal with starters like grilled betel beef and entrees like Sun’s Rice — slightly charred rice with marinated pork, a sunny side egg, and a bevy of veggies. It’s a unique restaurant with a menu that goes beyond pho (yes, there’s a solid bowl available). Don’t forget about the powerful Vietnamese iced coffee." - Ashok Selvam
"The name “Sochi” is a combination of the first names of the owners, Chinh Pham and Son Do, who met and married in Saigon. Their Lakeview restaurant, which opened in 2021 and made its Bib Gourmand debut a year later, serves pho, curry, chicken wings, and noodle salads across the street from Schubas." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam
"A Vietnamese restaurant offering traditional Vietnamese dishes." - MICHELIN Guide
"The couple behind this Vietnamese hotspot in Lakeview have made a splash with their menu of dishes inspired by their hometown of Ho Chi Minh City. The flavors and textures are well suited to cold dishes, and Sochi’s Bến Thành Market salad — a tangle of rice noodles and juicy grilled pork with lettuce, basil, mint, daikon, peanuts, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce — is both light and satisfying." - Naomi Waxman
"This Vietnamese restaurant is ideal for a date when you are 100% confident eating in natural lighting. Sochi has garage-style windows that brighten up the large dining room, and the space is nice but won’t make you feel underdressed. Plus, the food is really good. The seared duck salad and incredibly crispy egg rolls are excellent starters, while the phở and bone marrow fried rice are fantastic entree choices." - adrian kane, john ringor
