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Saigon Sisters

Name: Saigon Sisters
Address: 567 West Lake St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Telephone: (312) 496-0090
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

907 Reviews

$30 and under

Vietnamese

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Listed as one of the Best New Restaurants by Chicago Magazine, Saigon Sisters Restaurant has captured the attention of both the Chicago food media and dining public with its uniquely innovative approach to traditional Vietnamese cuisine. For lunch, Saigon Sisters is a quick and easy casual stop for traditional and updated Vietnamese street food including: popular pho, banh mi, banh bao and spring rolls.

For dinner, Saigon Sisters offers full-service dining experience with modern culinary flair to the classic Vietnamese street food recipes of owner Mary Nguyen Aregoni. With "downtown" hip, minimalist interior and walls exhibiting original works by local contemporary artists, the unique Asian dining spot goes one step further by offering an impressive beverage selection including wines, artisanal beers, sake and specialty signature cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Global, International, Asian
Hours of operation
Sat 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(312) 496-0090
Website
http://www.saigonsisters.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Mary Nguyen Aregoni
Catering
We typically do lunch catering and deliver to nearby offices and residences. For dinner parties or office parties, we can customize the menu to fit your budget.
Private party facilities
We can hold 60 standing room cocktails or 35 seats for private party
Private party contact
Mary Aregoni: (773) 383-8828

Location
567 West Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Lake and Clinton St.
Parking details
Open parking lot is available at a discount after 4pm next to Dunkin Donuts on Lake and Clinton. Otherwise there are ample street parking around the area.
Public transit
Green and Pink line stop at Clinton
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Nems Imperial Egg Rolls$12.00
Fried rice paper with pork, mushrooms, lettuce, herbs, nuoc cham
Dumplings$10.00
choose: Steamed Chicken, Fried Chicken, or Fried BBQ Jackfruit (vegetarian) Dipping sauce contains sesame oil
Fried Egg Rolls
Vegetarian or pork
- 4 Pieces$6.00
Green Papaya Salad$16.00
House-made beef jerky, pork + shrimp, or vegetarian

Fresh Spring Rolls

choose

Shrimp or Tofu$9.00
Shrimp + Pork$11.00
Pickled Beets + Avocado$11.00
Pork Belly with Nuoc Cham$13.00
Fried Chicken, Avocado + Spicy Mayo$13.00

Soups + Curries

Settle in with comforting soups + tasty curries! These delights are sure to make everything right again

Bun Bo Hue$18.00
Pork, beef, shrimp paste, rice noodles, spicy sambal
Vietnamese Ramen$17.00
Katsu chicken, chicken broth, gai lan, mushrooms, egg, sesame oil
Green or Red Curry with Rice$16.00
House made curry paste contains shrimp paste, coconut milk
Laksa$17.00
Yellow curry, coconut milk, vermicelli noodle, chicken, shrimp, egg (vegetarian available)

Pho / Vietnamese Soup

choose

Roast Beef$14.50
Poached Chicken$14.50
Vegetarian with Tofu$14.50

Signature Dishes

Mouthwatering culinary artistry curated to absolute perfection! Can you guess Mama Suu's specialty?

Whole Branzino$35.00
Turmeric, dill, onions, shrimp paste, chilis, rice
Bun Cha Hanoi$24.00
Pork, nems egg rolls, lettuce, vermicelli, nuoc cham
Bo Luc Lac$31.00
Beef tenderloin, oyster sauce, arugula, rice, radishes
Grilled Baby Octopus$23.00
Black squid ink rice, togarashi sauce, sesame oil, radishes
Sriracha Wings$17.00
Caramel sauce, sriracha, fish sauce
BBQ Eggplant$17.00
Chinese eggplant, chili bean paste, onions, rice
Deluxe Vermicelli Salad$21.00
Traditional with curry chicken, shrimp, nems egg rolls, nuoc cham, peanuts or Vegetarian option
Sweet + Spicy Fried Chicken$18.00
White rice, side salad, sunny-side-up egg

Banh Bao

Traditional steamed buns filled with tasty goodness, these small bites are a great way to have fun. Choose more than one! Select Any

Pork Belly$5.50
VBQ Beef$5.50
Caramelized Chicken$5.00
BBQ Jackfruit$5.00
Teriyaki Tofu$5.00
Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken$6.00
Curry Chicken$5.00
Fried Chicken Bao$6.00
Caramelized Shrimp$6.50
Bo Luc Lac$7.00
Beef Tenderloin

Stir-Frys, Rice + Noodles

Get your culinary fix with these well-known wok flavors. You'll immediately be transported to exotic Southeast Asia. Select Your Proteins for Dishes Below: Chicken (halal), Tofu (vegetarian), Beef (+$2), Pork (+$2), Shrimp (+$3), Pork & Shrimp (+$4)

Spicy Noodle$18.00
Togarashi sauce, rice noodle, mushrooms, sesame seeds, sunny-side-up egg, sesame oil
Pad Thai$14.00
Rice noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, chives, pickled radish, egg, bean sprouts, chilis, peanuts
Pad See Ew$14.00
Wide rice noodles, oyster sauce, dark soy, gai lan, onions, egg, fish sauce, chilis
Holy Thai Basil$15.00
Oyster sauce, bell peppers, Thai basil, onions, chilis, jasmine rice, sunny-side-up egg
House Fried Rice$14.00
White rice, fish sauce, sambal, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, Fresno peppers, sambal, sesame oil
Stir-Fried Vegetables$14.00
Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, celery, cabbage, brown/white rice

Banh MI

Quintessential street food with a French influence, topped with cucumbers, pickled daikon, cilantro, jalapeños. Yum!

Classic$10.00
Ham, pork, sesame oil, chicken pâté, mayo
Porky$12.00
Hoisin-glazed pork belly, mayo
Caramelized Shrimp$13.00
Spicy mayo, ginger, scallions
Caramelized or Curry Chicken$10.00
Mayo, pickled red onions
Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken$11.00
Mayo, pickled red cabbage
VBQ$13.00
Beef, Viet BBQ sauce
Tofu$10.00
Teriyaki tofu, red peppers, sesame oil

Sweets + Sides

Bread Pudding$10.00
Fried Baos$7.00
French Macaron$2.00
Vietnamese Coffee Flan$9.00
Rice$4.00
Brown / white
Shrimp Chips$3.00
Spicy / mild
Potato Chips$3.00

Craft Cocktails

$15; Served only at dinner

Saigon Royale
Cognac, ginger ale, lime, sparkling rosé
Lychee Martini
Vodka, lychee purée, lime
Perfect Storm
Rum, ginger beer, lime, Thai basil
Saigon 75
Gin, lime, sparkling rosé, Thai basil
District Old
Fashioned Maker's Mark Bourbon, bitter, orange
Sweet Home Kentucky
Maker's Mark Bourbon, lemon, brown sugar, ginger
Sista Rita
Tequila, lime, jalapeño, cucumber
Balthazar
Cognac, tamarind, cardamom, brown sugar, orange juice, beef jerky
Mekong After Dark
Vodka, cognac, Vietnamese coffee

Sake

Tokubetsu Junmai Souden (300ml)$14.00

Beer

Saigon Beer$7.00
Lucky Buddha Beer$7.00
Singha$7.00
Sapporo$7.00
La Chouffe Ale$12.00
Houblon Chouffe, IPA$12.00

After-Dinner Sips

Kelt Vsop Cognac, France$16.00
Maker's Mark, Kentucky Bourbon$14.00
Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch, Aged 12 Years, Scotland$14.00
Pineau des Charentes, Château d'Orignac, France$14.00

Champagne + Sparkling Wine

NV François Montand Brut Rosé, France$14.00
NV Ayala Brut Majeur, Champagne, France$100.00

Red Wine

'19 Pinot Noir, King Estate Willamette, Oregon$14.00
'19 Côtes du Rhône, Clos du Caillou, France$14.00
'19 Malbec, High Note, Mendoza, Argentina$14.00
'19 Cabernet Sauvignon, Root: 1, Chile$14.00

White Wine

'20 Sauvignon Blanc, Yalumba, Australia$14.00
'19 Viognier, Dom Montrose, Côtes de Thôngue, France$14.00
'19 Pinot Gris, Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany$14.00
'17 Chardonnay, Eric Chevalier, Val de Loire, France$14.00
'19 Riesling, Dr. L, Mosel, Germany$14.00
'18 Pouilly Fume, Régis Minet, Loire, France$65.00

Rare Tea Cellars

Loose Leaf
Moonlight Jasmine Blossom
soft, delicate
Litchi Noir (Black)
earthy, silky
Emperor's Chamomile (Decaf)
pineapple
Gingerbread Dream Rooibos
holiday spice
Fields of France Rooibos
lavender, elderberry
Emperor's Genmaicha
green tea, puffed rice

Coffee + Tea

Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Vietnamese Hot Coffee
Thai Iced Tea
Lychee Tamarind Iced Tea

Non-Alcoholic

Aranciata Orange$3.50
Pellegrino Sparkling Water$3.50
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale$4.50
Nirvana Coconut Water$4.50
Honest Tea Black or Lemon$4.00
Coke$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Bottled Water$2.00

What 907 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great find thru open table! Such a great place! Food was absolutely delicious. Very authentic. Service was great too. We will definitely be back!
Saigon SistersResponded 1 day agoThank you for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you found us through OpenTable and had such a great experience at our restaurant. It's fantastic to know that you loved our delicious and authentic food. We appreciate your kind words about our service, and we can't wait to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dan was incredible and his sake is phenomenal. A must when visiting.
Saigon SistersResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We greatly appreciate your kind words about Dan and his phenomenal sake. It's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We agree wholeheartedly that Dan and his sake are a must when visiting. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another exceptional experience.
N
Nellie
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant never disappoints. Food quality is excellent. Great flavors. Great flavors.
Saigon SistersResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words about our family restaurant. It's heartwarming to hear that we never disappoint and that you find our food quality excellent. We're thrilled that you enjoy the great flavors we strive to deliver. We take pride in being a neighborhood gem and offering vegan-friendly and vegetarian-friendly options. We're also delighted that you appreciate our selection of fine wines.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience! I always love coming back here, so warm and welcoming. Doesn’t hurt that the food never disappoints.
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your visits and find our establishment warm and welcoming. We're glad that our consistently delightful food adds to your experience. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to your next visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place was great. The appetizers were awesome as well as the entrees. The owner is really cool. My wife and I went here for date night and she’s a tough cookie. She loved it. As well as I. Will definitely be back.
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our restaurant and enjoyed both the appetizers and entrees. It's wonderful to know that both you and your wife had a memorable date night and loved everything. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
DA BEST dining experience ever in Chicago😭😭😭 food was awesome! Definitely gonna come back many times :)))
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best dining experience ever in Chicago with us. It's fantastic to know that you loved our awesome food. We can't wait to welcome you back many more times in the future!
CG
ChristinaG
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, quick yet fine and beautifully presented, and old school service by the co-owner. A truly memorable experience.
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fantastic food, quick yet fine service, and beautifully presented dishes. We take great pride in providing old school service, and it's wonderful to know that it made your experience truly memorable. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!
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NewOrleansbound
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Wonderful owner. Excellent service.
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled that you found our food delicious, our owner wonderful, and our service excellent. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
BS
BradS
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a solid choice, never disappoints. Daniel is a great host too.
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that our restaurant is always a solid choice for you and that we never disappoint. We're also delighted to know that Daniel has been a great host during your visits. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again soon!
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mabelsc
Chicago
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and service, and part of the proceeds from the sales of their special menu during #AAPIRestaurantsWeek2023 will go towards Asian Americans Advancing Justice. WIN-WIN!
Saigon SistersResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy our amazing food and service. We're also proud to support the Asian Americans Advancing Justice through the proceeds from our special menu during #AAPIRestaurantsWeek2023. It's a win-win situation, and we're grateful for your support in making a positive impact. We appreciate your continued patronage and look forward to serving you again soon!
CC
CarlC
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food here is really delicious, and beautifully presented. There is something on the menu for everyone to enjoy. Service is outstanding, and the place has a vibe like a "neighborhood" restaurant. Super friendly and welcoming manager!
LW
LawrenceW
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service were outstanding. Cocktails- next time I would pass.
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Foodie1179
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were thrilled to dine at Saigon Sisters! The owner and waitstaff were so nice and attentive. Their recommendations for dinner were spot on. The Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken was so delicious and the flavorful Pad Thai was incredible. Yummy Thai iced tea too. We also tried the Bahn Bao and the bun was so soft and delicious with tasty fillings - the pork belly and caramelized shrimp was so good! Don’t skip the dessert either - yum! Can’t wait to go back.
CW
CaseyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible and the service was outstanding! Everyone was very helpful and welcoming and the experience was a 10/10! Definitely will be returning
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Pamela
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must try! Excellent service and amazing food!! You will not be disappointed!! The dumplings are a must!!! Toronto Fans!!
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bernie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service. Definitely will go back to this place.
JM
JayM
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience and as always the food was very flavorful. Dan, and staff, do such a nice job tending to our every needs and even surprising us with a little something extra to try. Thank you!
GF
GFoodie1988
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, friendly staff, great drinks! Great place for a date or catching up with friends.
PT
PatrickT
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owner greet us at the door, provided great service & recommendations, and the food/drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend
MO
MarkO
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was delicious and there were veg options, of course. Biggest issue that detracted? Music was much too loud for a small place with bare floors. At our table for 2 it was difficult to hear each other and converse. But we’d come back for the food!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall2food5service2ambience3
Food was good, however the service was questionable. People were getting food before me and the waitress seemed like she didn’t want to service me
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Allie
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Even though we were in a rush, I still appreciated the great service, ambiance, and food. I hope to go back and try more dishes.
LS
LauraS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was unexpectedly short staffed but the owner stepped in and took care of us. We didn't feel rushed and he indulged us in conversation. The food and drinks were really good, and it's an adorable space.
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Essess
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been eating here for years. This was the first time I tried the green curry. It was very fresh and tasty.
RR
RealRealGirl
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been wanting to try Saigon Sisters for awhile and it's lived up to the hype. Will have to go back to try more. Curry was delicious as was the ramen. Yummm
CR
CRZZ
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service - will definitely go back!
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PVKVghostfromafarhgublov
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Love the vibe and authentic environment.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was fantastic, great spot to go with friends
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lydia
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really enjoyed our meal yesterday: eggplant, Laksa, and Banana Brown Butter Cake. The food and the service were wonderful. The noise level was loud for old folks. It was moving to see so many girlfriend lunches. I've been eating meals with girlfriends for 40+ years and we have carried each other through an awful lot over wonderful meals. Thank you Saigon Sisters.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, and friendly personable service. An excellent spot to take friends and family visiting the city or to grab takeout for a weeknight. We’ll definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and service. Great flavors! Super friendly and inviting
TK
TedK81
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I went to Saigon Sisters to try their restaurant week menu. The octopus and black rice appetizer was excellent as always and I tried the BBQ Pork Ribs which were very good. My wife had the BBQ Eggplant and I tried the Lobster Laksa. Neither of these dishes are on their regular menus. The Lobster Laksa was an excellent dish. Very light and delicate. The BBQ Eggplant was done in a Korean style and while it was good, we both agreed the Lobster Laksa was the better dish. Service was excellent and it looked like everyone in the restaurant was enjoying their meals. Do not hesitate to give this gem of a restaurant a try.
DG
DG12
Chicago
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Enjoyed the food. Great flavors. An owner was on hand with recommendations and detail descriptions of the dishes.
KS
KirkS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Inventive delicious and wonderfully presented dinner. Did the Restaurant Week special. Will be back soon to try more of the full menu.
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TwoReadyDiners
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our highest praise is when we agree we'd love to come again. The branzino, the ribs, octopus, iced coffee, all of it: off the hook delicious. Swapping stories with Dan, people watching and the comfy dining area wrap to a great experience. Come on down.
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SLSLSL
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice food, spacious table, and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely will visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. Would love to eat here again!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The owner was amazing with the service.
SG
ShaneG
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very authentic and served extremely fast. Has the feel of a small neighborhood restaurant, yet in downtown where you rarely see this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great hosting, amazing food. Music a bit loud for our taste, but was Friday night, so…

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Saigon Sisters is rated 4.8 stars by 907 OpenTable diners.

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