Saigon Sisters Review

I had some pho here and I absolutely loved it! It was supper refreshing! The customer service was absolutely amazing!

Ps. They took so much precaution for safety, I appreciate it!

Amazing Vietnamese food in this hidden West Loop gem.

I tried their (very reasonable) Prix Fix menu to grab steamed dumplings, steak bo luc lac (stir fry with oyster sauce and veggies), and fried cinnamon sugar bao with a coffee caramel for dessert...all for $36! Check OpenTable for deals as we got a buy one get one free fried chicken bao that saved us $5.

Our server also made up some delicious cocktails (try the Saigon 75) but there was a nice short list of Southeast Asian beers available too--including a personal favorite Beer Lao Dark.

Don't go there,
Before order he suggested tea, jasmin tea was $6.
Menu price is different with picture. $ 3-4 up.
Pho taste bad, just good thing is hot for cold weather.

Very good dinner! One of the best Pho very authentic. Service is very good and friendly. Place open at 5 PM today I wish they open earlier for lunch.

Delicious food and fantastic service. Wonderful evening. Highly recommend.

The food and service was amazing! Those sriracha wings are to die for!

The halal fried chicken was really good.customer serive tops anyplace i have ever been.

Deffo not worth its price for chicken pho s
Taste like shidddd

Omg where to start!! The food and atmosphere is completely amazing matched with the aroma of the food my bc has veggie pho which smelled soooooo gooood myself beef pho really authentic everything definitely a must have in chi town

Curry Soup with a nice glass of Riesling to end my week.. you need to smell this soup absolutely amazing! The chicken is so tender! I always have the Chicken Pho when I come to Saigon Sisters it s a comfort food for me.. I wanted to try something new I found my new all time favorite!! Thank you Dan, Carla and Yvan!! The Best Hosts in the LOOP!!

Great food and great service. Highly recommend when in the Windy City!

First class service. First class Vietnamese food in Chicago. Best pho ever, no msg, true broth.

The food was delicious! I ordered a build-your-own bowl with the Vietnamese barbecue Waygu beef and my husband had the curry soup (ca ri da) and both were very comforting and full of flavor! We highly recommend this spot as the service was prompt, food was great, and the owner was very friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Great little spot!

The food is superbly flavorful without being spicy hot - very well balanced flavors in both the dishes I tried. The fish special (sea bass tonight) was served whole and cooked perfectly. I had to ask for some extra rice at the end to not leave the broth behind. Extremely warm and hospitable service from everyone with the owner stopping by to check on everyone. A lot of guests seemed like regulars. Will definitely stop by here every time I visit the area for work, the fish was amongst the best I've eaten.

Noodle and Waygu Beef bowl was amazing!!!! great spot for lunch.

While the service isn't the fastest, the food is good.

Came to Saigon Sisters as this was the place with the most authentic menu. I must say I was not disappointed! Had the grilled baby octopus and a few Bahn Bao s as appetizers and they were incredible.
As my main dish, I had the Bun Bo Hue since I like my dishes spicy and this was right on par.
Delicious!! I finished the whole bowl and broth!
Highly recommend!!

Great food in general. Owner made sure everyone was taken care of and gave great recommendations on the food!

Dan the owner is a phenomenal personal, he treated us so kindly and with respect. The place had some of the best Vietnamese food I ve had. Great flavor and even better prices. 10/10 would recommend. The pork belly sandwich is to die for. Can t wait to be back:)

We were welcomed like family and treated like royalty! The food was outstanding and the presentation was exceptional! Just go try it!
Sit down! Eat! Smile! Repeat!

Let me start off with the fact that I was going to take photos of my food, but I was so excited to dig in that I forgot to.

Excellent service and impeccable food. I am thoroughly impressed. Vietnamese food is one of my go-to s and after moving to Chicago, I hadn t found anywhere near the Loop that were up to my standards.

A round of applause to Saigon Sisters for making this an unforgettable meal. The server and one of the owners were welcoming and allowed me to create one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes even though it was not technically on the menu. I will definitely be back!

I was very disappointed to discover that the veggie and tofu pho I had ordered (for $12) consisted of only one vegetable- carrots- and no tofu.

Best noodles I have ever had. Amazing service. The music they had was such a vibe. Definitely coming back.

Great menu with some authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The worst part about this place is that its generally really busy and can have a wait. Great lunchtime atmosphere a bit outside of the business of the loop.

Way Way Way overpriced. 1 bowl pho, 1 spring roll, a side of kimchi, a fried rice with some sparkling water was almost $100 out the door. Ouch! Food is run of the mill Vietnamese with far less of the trimmings you'd find at an authentic spot.

Unbelievable food and The owner and his family are so nice! The family took care of us all night and made sure our drinks were full . We are foodies and we are very rarely impressed by food but this is it! 5 stars

Love the place, and the new server is amazing as well!

This is my second review of this first-rate, family-run small business. Well-deserving of repeated adulations, Saigon Sisters is exceptional in its cuisine, service, and its tenacity to survive an ongoing pandemic.

My friends and I discovered this hidden gem near the Chicago River when I had a desperate craving for Banh Mi one July afternoon. At first, I was uneasy about eating indoors anywhere given COVID-19, but our host and restaurant-owner, Dan, made us feel right at home and assertively followed indoor-dining restrictions. The food was SO GOOD that we came back three times that week to enjoy more Fresh Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls, Banh Baos, and Vietnamese Coffee.

Over the past eight months, I have sampled almost everything on the menu from Papaya Salad and Pho to Bo Luc Lac (beef tenderloin) and BBQ Eggplant and I truly love every dish. The crown jewels of the menu are the Laksa and the Whole Branzino. It goes without saying that you should definitely make room for the desserts such as the Bread Pudding (with Vietnamese-style whipped cream) and Fried Baos.

Beyond the bold fusion of flavors, Saigon Sisters offers plenty of vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, and Halal dishes which I can attest are equally (if not more!) delicious. In addition, the extensive non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage offerings (especially the Saigon 75 cocktail) are very refreshing.

Mary, co-owner and behind-the-scenes food visionary, is constantly innovating in the kitchen. While she pushes the culinary boundaries, her esteemed mother plants the roots on homestyle recipes (such as her special prawn crackers) as a testament to their homeland of Vietnam from where they became refugees to the US.

Their motto of hospitality and culinary excellence extends beyond their Lake Street restaurant and outposts at the French Market and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. During the pandemic, Mary collaborated with fellow womxn and immigrant-run, independent restaurants to offer cross-cuisine menu packages which besides exciting even the most scrupulous of foodies provided an inspirational level of support and fellowship in these difficult times.

Saigon Sisters is an esteemed staple in the effervescent Chicago food scene. And yet, Dan and Mary treat you like family whether you re a first-time diner or a frequent flyer like myself. On your future dining (and carry-out!) excursions, be sure to visit Saigon Sisters!

If you think lunch here is good, dinner will absolutely knock your hair back. The Vietnamese lunch staples always satisfy. Although the Pho could benefit from extra protein portions in each bowl, its a heck of a deal at the price point. All the Bahn Mi are delicious, each in their own way. As for dinner, the menu constantly changes, but it remains delicious. I'd order whatever they just added to the menu.

AMAZING! I was soooo sick which is why I needed something to heal my soul! Ordered their beef pho which was just so light and delicate and soothing. quite magical really. also got their thai tea which was nice. I even forgot my wallet at home but the guy was soooo nice, he helped me sort it all out! Best staff ever! I'd definitely come back

Spicy beef noodles and the fried chicken bao was perfect. Staff was super nice and helpful. Highly recommend coming here!

So glad to be back at Saigon Sisters. Excellent food and service as always!!! Heavenly delicious that nothing was left on our plate. Love the staff specially the owner! Attentive and made our dinner so enjoyable. We sure will be back soon!!

Very tasty pork belly with rice noodles also the new dish, shrimp with noodles is a great light alternative

If it looks trendy, it's not good or authentic! I was in the area and decided to stop in, totally not worth my time. The pho was bland and portion was small (literally a couple pieces of brisket and noodles). The mint and bean sprouts to accompany the pho was insulting (maybe 10 pieces of bean sprouts?).

I loved this place when I came in I was happily greeted with the employees. Most places have quality or quantity but this place has both. The guy even educated me on some of the food. Overall its a good place you get what you are paying for

Really GREAT food. Lots of options, salads, appetizers, dumplings, pho, entrees. Always consistently good. Owned by a husband and his Thai-born wife, he works the front and she cooks magic in the kitchen.

This is the best food I've had in a long time. The service was awesome, fast and professional. It costs about the same as olive garden but tastes so much better and has a much more lively atmosphere c:

Excellent food, spirits, and service! Like others, I have not had Vietnamese food before. I was able to sample the shrimp spring rolls, a small sandwich made with unleavened bread and a crunchy spiced meat, as well as the Bun Bo Hue as my main dish. Fantastically flavorful, but spiciest meal I've ever had. The meats were incredibly tender and flavorful. I also recommend the pork belly. It's much sweeter, like many Thai beef dishes I have had, but exquisite.

Where do I even start with this restaurant. The food, the service just impeccable. I cannot stress how delicious the food and drinks are. As a vegetarian, I relished the jackfruit baos, the vegetarian laksa, green curry, and my lychee martini. My non-veg friends were drooling over the steak baos, baby octopus, the pork belly ramen, and the amazing signature Branzino.

**If you are looking for a sign for whether or not to go here... this is your sign.**

Finally, I just want to stress how wonderful of an overall experience I had. The owner and staff at this restaurant are absolutely lovely, and treated us with such kindness. I want to give a huge thank you to them you will definitely see us again soon.

Excellent dining experience!!!
We were a party of four and shared an evolving course of 8+ dishes all as delicious and beautifully presented as the next.
You have to try it to see how amazing it is, culinary experience for sure.
Dan Aregoni's was a gracious and charming host!
I loved the ambience too!

The food is good enough. I love the light taste of the food. It's not too salty or too sweet like some other restaurants. The place is especially clean. The waiter and the owner are friendly. They was welcoming and taking good care of us. I love the atmosphere here, it makes me want to come back again.

I ve been to Vietnam multiple times and spent months there, and I can easily say this place had the best pho bo and pork belly bun I ve had outside of Vietnam!

Great service and food is phenomenal. Noodles have wonderful flavor. Order the wagyu dumplings!!

Tasty food, convenient location and friendly waitstaff. We had a really pleasant dinner here for a reasonable price.

beef steak rice was really good, would go for it for next visit

Amazing service and quality of food, just make sure you make a reservation you won't regret the visit and walk out with a happy belly!

Food was fine. Wings were good, pho was horrible. Everything was very expensive. Definitely not a stand out. I would not return.

Best Vietnamese food and service in Chicago! Must visit when in Chicago.

This review is mainly for lunch as I have only visited once for dinner. Also, I always get some Banh Bao or Banh Mi or the Nems appetizer. Any of those options are spot-on each time I visit.

Looking for new lunch spots in the area and was beyond excited to find a place that does tofu banh mi. Ordered a sandwich and a single bao and both were incredibly dry. Bahn mi bread was almost stale, the tofu on both was rubbery and dry with an overwhelming teriyaki flavor, and both items needed a sauce of some sort. After waiting over an hour for delivery, this was a total let down and nothing like the bahn mis I've enjoyed in other cities. Hopefully the rest of their food is better, but I won't be back.

I ordered the spicy beef noodles. It was delicious. I really haven't had good food in a while. The service is exceptional and the food is even better.

Im really impressed by their pho. Beef and chicken both really good. Ive traveled around Chicago to find good pho place but i think this place is probably the best one ive had so far(considering the price). Their broth is really good.

Vietnamese cuisine is among one of the best in the world because it is fresh, flavorful and balanced with a unique combination of culinary influences from French, Chinese and Southeast Asian cultures. But the most exciting place to savor it all is in Saigon which has an amazing variety of regional cuisines from all over Vietnam.

Saigon sisters brought me the BEST ever birthday experience during Quarantine 2020. I can t appreciate more.

Thanks for Saigon sisters and Ambassador of the restaurant for this memorable day!!!

It was the first time eating there and the food was good

I loved the vibe here, and the owner was especially welcoming and kind. Answered all my questions completely and I will no doubt be back for more food! I want to try the whole menu :)

Excelente service and amazing food. The atmosphere was very welcoming, made me feel like I was right at home. Best pho in Chicago !

This place had some amazing pho and sake! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some authentic pho! Service was great as well!

Great service! Best Pho I've have ever had. The shrimp chips are the bomb!

Their Pho is just so-so. Beef is pre-cooked, and the vegetable was refrigerated.

The best Vietnamese Ramen in North America and best service from the owners Woohoo!

Brilliant selection of delicious foods, great for sharing. Mind the cocktails! Would go anytime again, if this wasn't a four-hour trainride away. Culinary highlight in this city!

Everything is good. Owners are cool and friendly. Good atmosphere

I have been a regular here for 7 years! The branzino is not at all basic and is truly a party in the mouth meal!! Everything is full of flavor and the pork belly bao is the best in town!! The owners and their staff are the best! Always receive great service and amazing food.

Food was amazing but had a somewhat sketchy experience. I would still return just for the food though.

This flagship location has to be the most friendly, welcoming Pho restaurant I ve been to in Chicago. Being a visitor from Houston, Tx.. Nems appetizer, wrapped in lettuce are the BEST. And I definitley loved the Bon Bo Hue broth!.. and the AMOUNT OF MEAT in the bowl served, great serving sizes and great service all around. Can t beat it

The dishes tasted a little sweet, but delicious. I would definitely come back.

First of all...OMG the Branzino is AMAZING! It so flakey and the flavors are fresh and bright. Definitely try it...you won t be disappointed.

We ordered from the 2020 restaurant week menu and got the sriracha wings, the fried pork dumplings, the catfish (ca koh?), the Branzino, coffee flan, and bread pudding.

We also got the Thai iced tea.

I can t say how delicious everything was but I ll give it a try...

IT WAS ALLLLLLLL DELICIOUS!

...and to top it all off, Dan and the staff were all wonderful.

Chef's special of the night was whole trout. Excellent preparation with citrus and herbs. Really enjoyed the fish and spring rolls. Slight twist on classic Vietnamese that works. They carry Beer Lao which is a treat as well, one of the better SE Asian beers available.

Excellent service from Dan and the food was remarkable! A must if you are in the neighborhood!

Yummy authentic Vietnamese food. Great flavors. Ordered fresh spring roll and a crispy spring roll, both very good. Never had a crispy spring roll. it was delicious. BBQ eggplant was outstanding, as was the shrimp fried rice. Looking forward to
going back for more.

Food is awesome , Atmosphere is fantastic, drinks are so good. really had a good time. thanks

Great place. Consistently good food at a reasonable cost. My favorite is the vermicelli salad with cirry chicken.

Such a friendly staff! My first time here & made me feel like home. Had the pho noodles & sweet and spicy fried chicken amazing! I definitely would recommend this to my friends & family!! Definitely coming here again!

The food was great the service was great the atmosphere was lovely will return

Excellent Service! The wings were a very yummy starter and the chicken pho was AMAZING!!