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Restaurant of the Month
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Sweden
Restaurant of the Month, Sweden
A celebration of Vietnamese cuisine By Malin Norman
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Photos: CHiÔi
Stockholm city has a new Vietnamese restaurant, CHiÔi, and it is a real treat. The owners are Vietnamese: one was born in Sweden, while other came to Sweden for the first time as a 15-yearold. They have both been in the industry for a long time, share a passion for food, and longed for an opportunity to offer Stockholm authentic Vietnamese food in a modern and urban setting.
Opening in the middle of the pandemic was certainly a challenge, but the restaurant received fantastic response from the very start and the business has grown steadily. CHiÔi opened at a time when people wanted to go out again, to enjoy tasty food in a nice atmosphere. Here, they can also experience an authentic restaurant born from the love of Vietnamese food and culture.
Since it opened last year, CHiÔi has been praised by both customers and reviewers. In a review for SvD, journalist Viggo Cavling described the restaurant as “a glowing colourful lantern”, and applauded the fresh and tasty lunch. One of Sweden’s most popular travel blogs, Matochresebloggen.se, paid a visit and was equally impressed by the well-prepared Vietnamese food, as well as the atmosphere and friendly staff.
Next level of Vietnamese cuisine
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Issue 148
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November 2022
A meal at CHiÔi feels like going on a journey through Vietnam, from the green rice fields in the north to the bustling harbours in the south. But this is not street food, it is more like the next level of homemade food, carefully prepared and enjoyed with friends and family. Many dishes are made to be shared and discovered together at the table, the traditional Vietnamese way for family get-togethers and celebrations.
The restaurant’s name is inspired by the expression ‘chi. oi’ - pronounced cheeoy – which means “hey sister”. This is a well-known Vietnamese expression to the country’s sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters. In Vietnamese culture, the women are the ones doing most of the cooking and CHiÔi is a celebration of the people who have brought Vietnamese food culture to where it is today. ‘
Head to CHiÔi for an authentic Vietnamese lunch or dinner – the carefully prepared dishes make for a culinary experience on another level. Or, stop by just to enjoy the vibe, great music and some tasty cocktails with friends.
The celebration of Vietnamese women is also apparent in the décor, with large paintings displayed on the walls. The elegant interior features earthy tones,