Best Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago, IL

Josie Hulbert

When I walked in the owner immediately greeted me and was so warm and welcoming! The service was great and quick. It seemed like they had some regulars here for lunch today and he was so personable with everyone who walked in. My server was amazing and attentive as well. The owner came over halfway through my meal and ... gave me a free bao bun! It was absolutely delicious! Everything was amazing and I would definitely come back! I got the tofu pho with chicken broth. Read More

Candler Clawson

Incredible food! I got the braised short rib pho and it was hands down the best pho I ever had, with a salty savory broth that is so unique. The service was incredibly attentive and very welcoming. The owner checked in on us a few times throughout our meal and was very kind. We will definitely be coming back!

Teri Leach

Wonderful experience! Each and every employee greeted us upon arrival and departure. Our waiter (whose wife is chef) thoroughly explained each dish, pointed us in the direction of our particular tastes, was extremely attentive and made the entire experience delightful. And the food was outstanding! We are looking ... forward to returning soon. Read More

Catherine Eby

Reservations highly recommended for this tint little spot. Delicious food and a great special menu that never disappoints.

Stephanie Owens

Such a cute vibe! The owner & staff were very friendly. Can’t wait to come back! We had the sweet& spicey chicken BAO, Vietnamese ramen, octopus & banana cake

Lasinda Crane

We were searching for a fabulous Bahn mi and Google did not disappoint! We were greeted by Dan, the owner who is a great host making sure everyone was taken care of and was a great conversationalist. We're so happy to hear how long they've been at this location! We let him know we were excited to try the sandwiches ... and unfortunately they do not sell all of their Bahn mi selections at dinner time but there was one, the prime rib on their special menu. and oh my goodness it was amazing! we're going back in for sure to have a choice of all the selections of Bahn mi sandwiches. This place will always be on our list every time we come back to Chicago. lasinda & Jimmy from Colorado Read More

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My mum, brother, and I were visiting Chicago, and we wanted Vietnamese food Saturday night, but wanted to get away from the busy-ness of downtown. I googled around and found this gem. When we arrived at Saigon Sisters, we were first greeted warmly by Dan, and he sat us down. Luckily for us, there was no wait time, ... but 10 minutes after we sat down, the restaurant got full. (All tables were full. Only 3 bar seats were open.) The space was clean, and the lighting was perfect for the evening. The waitstaff was super attentive-- I was surprised when they consistently took our used napkins and gave us new ones. For drinks, we got the: Saigon Spritz, Perfect Storm, and Lychee Margarita. The drinks were great as standalones, and were also great with meals. We skipped appetizers (we wish we had the stomach space for it lol) but for the mains, we decided to get the: Bun Cha Hanoi, Deluxe Vermicelli Salad, and Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop. Everything was absolutely delicious and the portions were just right. The meats were so tender and moist, the vegetables were crunchy + fresh, and the sauces were nicely balanced and yummy. We CLEARED the plates-- nothing was left on there. We were full, but decided to share a dessert and ordered the Banana Brown Butter cake, and oh my gosh... Where do I even begin with this dessert? This was SO good. The cake was warm, a little gooey and buttery, and sweet but not too sweet. (It would be perfect with a cup of black coffee.) I've returned back to my home state and I can't stop thinking about this dessert. I would totally just buy the dessert on a sad day as a little pick me up. It's that good. If you managed to read this far and you're in the area, definitely try out this restaurant! Everything was delicious and I would totally go again if I didn't live a plane ride away. A HUGE shoutout to Mary Aregoni + chefs in the kitchen! Thank you so much for the delicious food. :) Read More

Chukwudi Mbanefo

Dan, the owner, was extremely welcoming when we arrived, and his enthusiasm for the restaurant and everything on the menu shined through. And for good reason! Everyone enjoyed their dishes – my beef khao so was so flavorful and the table shared the whole branzino (with edible bones!!) — and left content. While we ... didn’t directly meet Mary, her care showed in the food that we ate. This husband-wife duo is a force, and we look forward to coming back! Read More

Adorabelle Namigadde

This is my new favorite restaurant in the city. Delicious, innovative yet traditional dishes, kind servers, a passionate owner-chef duo at the helm who are generous… my gosh. Try the whole branzino!!!!!!!!!!! The bones are edible 🤯😭

Bradley Johnson

Everything was outstanding. Great drinks, appetizers and food. It was the perfect place to meet and catch up with friends. The pho is not to be missed. I will be adding this to my list for visits to the city.

Glenn Josefosky

Excellent food, excellent service!