Viet Bistro Of Illinois Inc
(773) 465-5720
1348 W Devon Ave
Chicago,
IL
60660
41.9985
-87.6652
Neighborhoods: Rogers Park, Far North Side
What People Are Saying About Viet Bistro Of Illinois Inc
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
The Scene
Miles apart from a Little Saigon pho house, this Rogers Park spot sports a Crate-and-Barrel look with cylindrical lamps and sleek leather chairs. A lounge offers access to the bar and a place to chill with larger groups. A padded suede wall wraps around both sides of the dining room, tastefully complemented by potted planners and shades of grey, brown and burnt orange. Servers are chatty but on the ball.
The Food
From bitter to sweet, clean, precise flavors awaken the taste buds on this pan-Asian menu. Tamarind sauce adds earthiness to petite spring rolls filled with creamy avocado, lobster and jicama. Seaweed mixed with greens and carrots are naturally salty with a soy dressing. Whole red snapper--which can be deboned upon request--soaks up every inch of sweet chili sauce rub, making the meat especially flavorful. Bo lui, or beef skewers with onions and red peppers, are a little too tough.
User Reviews
MARIAELENAGUTTIEREZ
January 30, 2008
A RESTAURANT IS NOT JUST ABOUT FOOD AND DECOR, ITS ALSO ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE. THE CHEF RASHEED IS VERY RUDE AND HAS NO RESPECT FOR OTHERS. I WOULD NOT EAT THERE EVER AGAIN.
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windyhoosier
September 10, 2007
I've been meaning to go for months and finally went last night. (We went early but had made a reservation -by the time we left, the room was full.) The dining room is calm and nicely lit, the chairs comfortable, and we had a window table. The waiter and bus boy were attentive without hovering. I enjoyed my spring rolls dipped in peanut sauce as well as vegetables with rice noodles. My dinner companion had delicious tempura as well as seafood with veggies. A visually pleasing and tasty meal. I didn't sample from the wide variety of wines offered but will be back to enjoy the comfortable bar area.
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edgewatereater
August 19, 2007
I have written before but some things have changed that I have to tell you about. First of all they have added duck to the menu. A half of a roasted duck, totally boned, and marinated in a delicious sauce. It was so good I dreamed about it afterwards. Definitely worth a trip back. Viet Bistro has their liquor license now and to add pleasure to your meal, try the perfectly chilled sake. You can buy a small bottle of any one of three varieties. Ours had the light sense of jasmine. You can also get it by the glass and try them all. Now that the experienced crew has moved over from Pasteur the service is very good. Your water glass can't even get half empty. The food comes up timely. My only complaint was they were out of the dessert I wanted to try, a lemincello flavored dessert.
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Parking:
Metered parking is available on Devon, with additional street parking on Wayne and Glenwood.
B.Y.O.B.:
While the restaurant awaits liquor license approval, diners are free to bring in their own wine for no corkage fee.
Late Night Dining:
The kitchen closes at midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am Friday to Saturday.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, B.Y.O.B., Quiet, Hidden Find, People Watching, Date Spot
