Buddhadev Mukherjee

Review of Saigon Sisters

Our daughter recommended the Saigon Sisters, and m...

Our daughter recommended the Saigon Sisters, and my wife and I are glad to have stepped in there on a Friday evening, late summer. Mary and Dan have set up this nook on Lake Street (one of their three establishments), that was filled with warmth and Asian hospitality, and delicious food with distinctive Asian flavors. Tasty, flavorful, and light what more could you ask for? Aaaaah - a selection of adult beverages, you ask? Yes, a menu full of those as well in addition to authentic Asian drinks and cocktails.

The Spring Rolls were heavenly, with or without the sauce so much so, that we ordered a second helping (yeah, that good, really!!!). We tried two Baos with turmeric-infused curry chicken (halal, of course), and barbecued Jackfruit. I grew up eating jackfruit as a fruit couldn t ever imagine a barbecued jackfruit could taste this goooood!!!

Dan explained to us that he had some specials that evening, and inquired if we were in an adventurous mood. Our daughter and I were, my wife stayed the normal course. She tried the Pad See Ew with Tofu and extra spices. She was delighted with the taste. We ordered the seared Branzino (fish), flavored with Turmeric and Dill. The light sauce that came on the dish mixed well with white rice. I tried the Bo Luc Lac the Japanese-style seared Sirloins with Arugula and white rice. Delicious!!!

We polished off our meal with a serving of bread pudding a special family recipe, accompanied by Vietnamese-style, cinnamon whipped cream. Light, flavorful and compact in sweetness!! Couldn t have asked for a better finish to our dinner.

Definitely a place to return to - looking forward to visiting Mary and Dan's restaurant on Lake Street, during our next visit to Chicago.