Solid Chinese spot in Greenpoint area serving predominantly Sichuan style Chinese food. Went on a Saturday around 6:30pm for a party of 6. We called 15min or so before just to check if there was seating and they were kind enough to hold the table for us. At any rate our group ordered most of the items off the mains and some apps. All were really solid, but I'd say highlights for me were the Dan Dan noodles (always a hit) and the Sichuan spicy boiled pork. Both had excellent mala balance. The chicken steak with was also tasty with the ginger scallion sauce. Most of the items were pretty similar to what you can expect from other popular sichuan spots in the city. Service was solid and attentive despite there being really only one person working front of house. They definitely run a tight ship since there isn't actually that much seating (maybe 20 or so seats?). Definitely cozy spot. Overall, this is a really solid option in Greenpoint if you're looking for some good Sichuan food for a weeknight takeout or casual dinner. No frills, just solid food. Would recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Solid spot for sichuan!! They don't skimp on the spice. My favorite dishes were the Dan Dan noodles and mapo tofu. The sauce for the Dan Dan noodles was great, and I appreciated that it came on the side (and they give a LOT). Both these dishes also had good amount of spice, sichuan pepper, and ground pork. The eggplant was also solid, but it came out last so I was too full to enjoy it. The cucumber and string beans were solid but not the best (both have some crunch to it if you like that). I did not like the stewed pork (a bit too meat heavy) but a couple of my friends did. You have to order rice separately. Service is nice but the kitchen was a bit slow. It's a small space with just a few tables and a lot of counter seating (almost 50/50 table seating vs counter seating), but it didnt see like there was ever too long of a wait on a Friday night. There's one restroom in the back. read more

My rule of thumb is that restaurants that only serve a few things on the menu must be amazing - Chiko lived up to that bill! I got both the mapo tofu and the eggplant dishes with beef to go - they were deliciously spicy, warm, and just felt like a comforting home cooked meal. I was thinking they might be the same sauce, but the eggplant sauce was actually a bit tangier / sour (not in a bad way!) than the mapo sauce. The portion size is great as well, which honestly makes this place a pretty good deal as well. I will definitely be coming back to Chiko! A wonderful casual option. read more

Chiko - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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GREAT PLACE def I'll come back!! modern feeling dining area and chic bar counter. It was Sunday they open at 2pm. It was not so packed we enjoyed our conversation. All dishes come with full of surprises. I think I got the best garlic bean strings ever in NYC. Fried chicken was juicy and so moistened. Lime got kicked in with sweet chili sauce. Can't forget the taste! Of course MUST order the Mapo Tofu! Everything was delicious but moreover, they all are affordable prices but great portions! I shut out the business and you'll definitely get enough of them!! read more

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Squeezing in close to closing after a long wait at the nail salon. Despite being 10 minutes out from closing the waitress seated us encouraging an order soon as possible. We went with the dan Dan noodles (beef) and eggplant with beef.... First time having Dan Dan noodles and not particularly something I'd reorder, the thick nutty sauce was good, but nit something I'd want poured over my noodles, thankfully it was served on the side. The eggplant was DIVINE!!!! Chinese eggplant with ground beef and chili garlic sauce, absolutely delicious, however it doesn't come with rice, you have to order on the side (I feel as if this type of dish should come with white rice always). Intimate vibe, dimly lit, and perfect for a quiet date. I can see returning to try out some of the other items on the menu. Not a large menu and not many, if any seafood options, at least they have tofu and mushroom options. Overall a great meal... Will return! read more

Chiko - Eggplant with beef side order white rice - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Chiko is a gem on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. Although we only stopped in for a little taster, the dishes we ordered were showstoppers. The honey spicy chicken, Dan Dan Noodles and Marinated Cucumbers were all so delicious and wonderfully prepared. The room's aesthetic is very cool and relaxing. And our server was gracious and passionate about the restaurant and the food he was bringing out to us. I can't wait to go back for a substantial meal, and to explore their menu. read more

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Hands down the best mapo tofu I have ever had. Good portion size, well packaged, not too spicy.

Chiko is my FAVORITE restaurant in Greenpoint!!!!!!!! The Mapo Tofu over rice is my go to order and anytime someone ask for a recommendation, I send them here!! Having experience both take out and dining in the service is always great. I LOVE THIS PLACE & YOU SHOULD TOO! read more

Chiko - Bar view - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cozy sichuan spot with snug seating and a warm vibe. Perfect for rainy days or intimate dates. Enjoyed the mapo tofu and cucumbers the most! read more

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Excellent takeout joint in Greenpoint. They have a small menu which I'm guessing they experiment with from time to time. Their current menu has a wicked mapo tofu, might just be the best I have ever had. A tofu noodle( they have a chicken version too) which is heavy on the Szechuan peppercorn but also has a significant sour umaminess to it with the very familiar numbing feel which may or may not appeal to everyone. The tofu is large, soft and pillowy and soaks up the broth beautifully. I noticed the flavor actually getting better and better with every bite. The noodles have a good bite to them and stay consistently firm throughout the meal. The garlic green beans side was simple and also very delicious. Will most definitely order again! read more

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The food was amazing. Definitely a light mid-day meal. Able to work productively and enjoy the atmosphere. Service had been exceptional & they are hiring! read more

Chiko - Specialty: String Bean Salad paired with White Rice. Topped with garlic, red chili vinaigrette.. Vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free! - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a gem of a sichan place! Constant rotating menu with their maple tofu being the only seemingly permanent staple so far. Everything I've had there is delicious. So far it's only been take out only and there's one table outside but i heard recently they started having indoor dining again. I don't know if they will ever convert the restaurant back to an omakase concept, I kind of hope not because this really is an outstanding sichuan place, it's what mission Chinese hoped to be. Small focused menu, always a plus for me. read more

Chiko - Szechuan noodle soup - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food, friendly service. Nice and cozy dining room. Great place for pickup too!

Everyone talking about the mapo tofu is missing out on the eggplant. Good value overall and my go-to spot for a quick meal and nice atmosphere for a reasonable price read more

SO yummy. Had the mapo tofu and the chicken noodle soup. Both dishes reminded me of my family's cooking. I enjoyed dining it but I could also picture these dishes healing me on a rainy night read more

The restaurant is currently operating with a limited menu, and with take out only. Food is conveniently packaged for take out. The dumplings were really good, and the noodles were mostly tasty but the broth was a bit too sour for my tastes. read more

Chiko - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loved this place till today when I pulled a staple out of my mouth. a trip to the ER is not my idea of a chill night in. Maybe work on your food safety because this is not cool. read more

Chiko - Staple in my food - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

WOW! Just got take out form Chiko for the first time and I'm a total convert. I ordered with mapo tofu with mushrooms and it was delicious! The right amount of spice, wonderful textures, and a huge portion. Totally worth the price and may be a new go to for a hearty dinner! read more

My favorite place in all of NYC to get a lunch or dinner bowl. I can't emphasize how amazing their flavors are and I haven't had a disappointing meal from them. The only time I'm disappointed is when their apps are sold out lol! They're menu changes upon season. And don't sleep on the home made chili. It's better than lao gan ma. read more

Great Greenpoint spot to grab a quick meal. Everything is packed with flavor, and they accommodate asking for mild spice levels which I appreciate! Menu is small, highly recommend the mapo tofu and the spicy wontons. Great price for NYC food in general and esp for the portion size and how good this is. read more

Chiko - a bowl of rice and a bottle of wine - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Likes -fusion food -delicious spicy food - juicy and tender chicken and tofu - close to train and citi bike Dislikes None read more

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I'll be honest. I found Chiko through Yelp and it was such a good suggestion (woohoo!). I came here for my birthday celebration with the bf and it was just mind blowing. We knew it was not your traditional omakase with just sushi pieces so we were fully prepped and excited for the meal hehe. Omakase list: - Foie-rrero - Hamachi (this was really good, I'd want another plate of this if I can - look at the photo!) - Robusuta (this was also mind blowing omg. The taste of the lobster with the truffle was UNBELIEVABLE) - Negitoro - Akami (duuuuuude - this was bomb af. This really hit the spot because Chef Xiao actually smoked the piece of tuna and the smokiness worked EXTREMELY WELL with tuna. I think this was probably my favorite or second favorite dish in this entire omakase) - Hirame - Shima Aji - Madai - Uni (um ok. This is either my favorite or second favorite out of this entire omakase. And this uni piece had caviar on it.. the flavors were just so unreal and exploded into my mouth. I can't even explain it. The uni tasted so fresh too UGH. I love it and would've ordered another one if I had room lol) - Hotate (yum) - Oh Toro (very interesting because I've never had olive in japanese cuisine and it surprisingly worked well). - Wow-gyu - Sichuan Conclusion - 100% would come back when the menu changes. I feel like Chef Xiao is experimental with Japanese cuisine and infuses different methods into food. And most importantly - it works well (I mean duh. He wouldn't serve it if it didn't work well right? lmao) read more

This is an absolute must if you live in Greenpoint for takeout. If they had eat in seating I'd recommend it to everyone but it's their loss! The prices are so generous for the quality of food. The menu is very specific and all incredible, but the mapo tofu specifically has had a chokehold on me. Can't wait to try even more things when seasonal dishes and drinks come out. read more

Such an amazing and talented chef! The food was excellent with every fish dish. Well balanced. Distinctive, and the rice temperature was consistent, which if you're a big fan of sushi you'd know it's hard to achieve. And my god, the flavors, each bite the mix of flavors, rice, freshness of each fish piece was just amazingly well done. The chef told us most of the fish was dry-aged, to overcome the distance from Japan. You can't always expect a fresh catch from Japan or from the west coast all the time, so he worked with each type of fish to bring out its best amount of fat, taste and texture. The result is that each piece is full of flavor and still tastes so fresh and yummy. I also really appreciate that he uses what is locally available and that he tries to work with different fish, to bring out the best of each fish. Most sushi restaurants in NYC pride themselves in getting the freshest fish from Japan or somewhere else, and they never use the constraint of the distance to work for them and make the fish taste even better. Creative, freshness, special, distinctive, ... are the few words I can think to describe this sushi restaurant. Twelve courses plus a dessert was plentiful. The only weak part of the entire menu is probably the dessert, they can definitely work on it. We had the Sichuan ice cream with chocolat piece and sea salt, but the ice cream does not taste spicy and the chocolate can be fresher as well. But to find such a gem in Greenpoint is just a treat. read more

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Good service and very good food. You can tell the chef really put a lot of thought into the flavor combinations and some of the plates I thought were quite unique. There were a few home runs and a few average pieces. The ambiance is a little austere and had too much empty space. Why only 3 stars? Honestly, because we left very hungry. At this price point, it's not really forgivable to leave without being full. I would actually give 2 stars, but I really liked the chef and appreciate what he's trying to do; at the same time, I wouldn't recommend this place for that reason. Just one "filler" course of perhaps a rice or udon dish would have done it. Honestly, a bowl of fried rice would have helped. The pieces had very little shari which may have been partly why. As it was, my friend and I left hungry and fairly disappointed, so do what you will with this information! read more

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Authentic Chinese food that's fairly priced. It's nice and cozy inside and the staff were polite and efficient as well.

Got last minute delivery from Chiko. Dan dan noodles were amazing!!! Was shocked at how delicious my last minute delivery choice turned out. Will definitely visit in person. A+ on presentation as well. read more

What an underrated omakase sushi restaurant tucked away in Greenpoint! All seats are counter seats, and the restaurant doesn't really seat more than 15 or so, so you'll definitely have a more intimate and quiet experience. The interior is modern yet minimal, and had a nice amount of sunset light streaming in through the front windows. The starting bite was so good. It was shaped like a Ferrero Rocher, but was made of foie gras and chocolate. The rest of the pieces were really delicious too, and there was a good balance of creativity and fresh fish. The wagyu course was incredible, and I loved the selection of salts. I'd definitely come back here when they change up the menu! read more

Chiko - Drinks menu - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We came here for the soft opening yesterday. We heard about this new spot from a family member who shared the menu with us. (I think there are changes to the menu every week). We were impressed by chef Xiao's creativity. The fish were super fresh. I believe most of the fish is flown in from Japan. Some of the fish was aged to perfection for the courses. My favorite course was the "home run". This piece consisted of the three types of tuna, which melted in my mouth with caviar on top. How fancy? The entire menu has some fusion...Italian and French influence. For example, mackerel with shaved cheese. That's a first! This is not your traditional sushi spot. It's different in a good way. Service was good. We came as a party of four and had the entire restaurant to ourselves, probably due to the long weekend (labor day). The restaurant is quite spacious. I believe there are 15 seatings. Overall, this spot is definitely worth a try. I would recommend to all my seafood and sushi lovers out there. I will be back. read more

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Tiny spot. They have one table outdoor for seating. I ordered a bubble tea to go. Delicious!

Everything was amazing! I loved that there was a story/inspiration to each of the dishes - it really makes you feel like the food is a work of art! My favorites were fish vs. fat, wave, ocean egg, home run, and Coney Island. I love the minimal aesthetic of the restaurant as well. It's fine dining without the stuffiness. Definitely will be coming back!! read more

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This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem. Ordered the Ma Po Tofu and the wonton appetizer and now cannot wait to go back to order everything else on their menu. We ordered for pickup and the food was ready within 15 minutes. It was piping hot when we brought it back home and was DELICIOUS. Hot, tasty, spicy, with very generous portions. Highly recommend. read more

I took my friend here for her birthday. We were very impressed. The food was incredible and creative - from the first course all the way through to the last. Chef Xiao and his staff were friendly and knowledgeable; they explained each course and answered any questions. Chiko is currently BYOB with no corkage fee (pending liquor license). I believe the menu changes according to season. Will definitely be back to try out the new items on menu! read more

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Glad I finally tried this place! I picked up a little menu a while back and was reminded today on Instagram that today was the last day to try the Three Cup Chicken before rotating their menu. I ordered the Three Cup Chicken, plus the braised pork dish as well, and so glad I did. The food was all amazing. There's also not much boba up here in Greenpoint and they have such reasonably priced $3 milk tea bobas. I am excited to try their next menu. read more

Chiko - Milk tea with boba - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Writing a review on two things. Firstly food taste. I could've made better rice and tofu at home and I was floored at the price. It wasn't a good spice combo and just left overtly peppercorn taste in my mouth. Portion size was good but for the price the taste is really not up to par. Secondly I witnessed someone who manages or works at the business follow one of my neighbors around the block and start screaming at them. I'm sitting there confused. All to find out the woman was yelling that the person let their puppy pee near the establishment. For those that know.. you can't know exactly when and where puppies will pee. And from what my neighbor explained to me, the pee was on the sidewalk feet from the doorway. To follow and ridicule someone who's just going on a stroll is pathetic. Based on witnessing that interaction alone I don't want to go back... read more

Delivers extremely well. Decent spice levels on everything. My only tiny qualm is the level of Szechuan peppercorns overwhelms otherwise great dishes sometimes. After having the entire menu, mapo tofu is my go-to. Locally, I don't think anyone does it better. read more

Really interesting and creative take on omakase. The dishes are all uniquely prepared with very robust flavors. The chef and server are both incredibly hospitable and share their obvious passion and knowledge of each dish very deliberately and delicately. I would say the atmosphere while lacking a bit of nuance is very well kempt and unpretentious. The quiet environment demands your attention at the bar and focused on the performance. The experience lasts about 2hrs in total. I would say my favorite was the Yellowtail and the Tasmanian trout. read more

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My review is a bit dated as I dined at Chiko about 3-4 months ago. At the time there were only 7 other people dining while we were there (it was still during the soft opening I believe) and it felt very intimate. Not sure if it's still the case but at the time it was BYOB. We were highly impressed by Chef Xiao and his team. Chef Xiao was very attentive, explained each course and answered all of our questions. The fish was very fresh and flown from Japan. The place is not traditional sushi and had some very interesting twists (e.g. mackerel and shaved parmigiano). It's a great place to bring a date or for special occasions. Highly recommend it and will be back for sure. read more

Came here with my sushi lover friend but left kinda disappointed. I personally is a big fan of traditional omakase but my friend really likes creative style - we have been to more than 20 omakase places in NYC and this place is not the one we will come again. Walking into this place we got a very warm welcome. I like the decoration on the wall. The light here is very dim and the ambient music is somewhat "Starbucks Jazz" style... the first impression I had was that it didn't look like a Japanese restaurant - everything in the open area/kitchen you saw all the preparation equipments in metal/stainless steel. Only 6 people in the counter seats. The first dish we had was the Foie-Reero, made with goose liver, walnut and chocolate. The piece itself tasted great but it's little odd to be served at the very beginning- it's like dessert and very heavy. Then we had a few "fish in broth" dishes which were very special and delicately prepared. The sushi nigiri was a big disappointment to us. I understand each place has own recipes on rice and flavor. But the rice here was falling apart- not tender not fluffy... and it tasted a bit too sour to me. I believe the fish itself was good but the flavor of soy and other ingredients and spice were too strong that mask the original freshness. Overall I feel it's a bit like mixture of several good ingredients but the outcome is special and odd. So if u are a fan of traditional sushi omakase, I won't recommend u come here at all. But if you like modern creative style you might wanna give it a try and made some comparison to other places like Ishikawa... read more

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I don't know how to describe it but Chef Xiao's menu is exquisite. He perfectly blends different flavors to produce a kaiseki that is out of this world. It's a blend of sublime ingredients such as aged tuna, Kumamoto oysters, and Tiger's milk. I've known Xiao since his days at Dojo but this menu extends way beyond typical omakase. Honesty, Xiao was probably under-utilized as a sushi chef at Dojo. Now at Chiko, he can implement his own creative direction on a menu that tells an entire story, wave by wave. read more