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    4.4 (747 reviews)

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    Dry spiced wings with sauce on side
    Vanessa C.

    The view of the sunset from outside tables was beautiful. We sat inside and the aroma of garlic and spices was intoxicating. We ordered through the QR code (had a $2 service charge) which had different items than what was online. We started with beef skewers which set the tone of the meal nicely. Tender and seasoned to perfection. Whatever the orange sauce served with it was, it had good flavor. We ordered dry spiced wings with sauce on side which were piping hot and perfectly crisp. I didn't like the sauce on the side but I prefer dry wings in general. My friend enjoyed the sauce. They were very big and cooked nicely. My friend got pork fried rice and it was a little spicy for me and very smoky. Not bad just not my preference. She liked it very much. It has some fat chunks of pork in it too. When the orange-ish chicken came we thought it was our 2 orders combined! The picture does not do it justice. It was a pile of delicious chicken with a side of white rice and sauce to pair it with. The scallions, peppers, and seasoning all went great with the crisp outside and moist insides. We had an insane amount of leftovers! Servers were very friendly and the cooks know how to get down in the kitchen! Definitely need to come back and try the brisket! Thanks CHIKO!

    Kimchi  dumplings
    Valerie M.

    Some friends of mine wanted to take me here. We got a pluthera of stuff off the menu. The orange chicken hands down was the best. Wasn't a huge fan of the kimchi dumplings although I thought I was going to love. The rice was good, the hot pot or bimipap? not sure what it was called, I wasn't the biggest fan. I really only like the orange chicken. Outside patio was too breezy for my friend, but inside is a weird, feels kinda dirty vibe. We were right next to a big freezer. The staff was super nice and friendly. Maybe just not my type of food. I gave it a try.

    Pork & Kimchi Potstickers
    Andrea R.

    Chiko is SO yummy, it now bothers me that I don't live closer! But it is also THAT good that I am so willing to drive from Esco back to Encinitas for this delectable food. The orange-ish chicken is an absolute must have! Perfectly juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The flavor is out of this world. While I didn't taste any kimchi in the pork kimchi potstickers, I loved the sauce they were paired with and my partner couldn't have enough of them! Lastly, I'd skip the pork fried rice next time, didn't feel like it was too flavorful. But no hard feelings, just means I can explore more on the menu! Our service experience was a bit odd though. I feel like they were having a very off night, the cashier was trying to resolve a takeout order issue for the customer in front of us. We were never told we could sit down at a table and order from the QR code so we could've saved a few minutes awkwardly waiting in line (as there's not much space to form a line/wait). It sounded like they were experiencing WiFi issues. We brought our dog along so we had to sit on the patio which is totally fine, but it was a freezing evening and they didn't have any of the heaters turned on nor offered to turn them on (none of them had gas tanks in them so we couldn't switch it on ourselves). Although they did offer our pup water twice. Will definitely be back, just hoping the service will be less chaotic next time.

    Lychee soju cocktail
    George Y.

    Had an awesome meal at CHIKO! I ordered the orange chicken and the shrimp lo mein--both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The orange chicken had that perfect balance of crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The lo mein was super fresh and loaded with shrimp. What really made the experience next level was the manager/chef. Super friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had an amazing time. You can really tell they care about the food and the people. Will definitely be back--great food and great vibes all around.

    Barb D.

    We are so disappointed that Chiko closed. It was our Favorite restaurant. The food and staff here were Amazing. Chef's Hunter and Ryan please respond here where you are working now as we would like to support you.

    Rakhi B.

    Ambiance..cute.placr with a nice outside area to sit Service..fast Food..loved the sides.mgood portion sice..got chicken egg rolls..butter noodles..rice 2ith butter..spiced ginger lemonade..delicious and simple

    Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (3)
    Valerie G.

    We dined in this past Sunday. Patrons can either use a QR code or request a paper menu to order . Personally, I'm not a fan of using QR codes to order my food when dining in. Their food was palatable. A very good intersection of Asian flavors. Yet, pricey. Friendly staff. Unfortunately, the tastiness of the food and the welcoming of the staff were unfairly underscored by the atmosphere of the restaurant. The tables were sticky and the floor of the restaurant was dirty . I get it. How do you keep cement clean ? Since it's a place where people eat, you just have to be vigilant about it . Grease lined the walls. The lighting above the area where they prepared the food had spider webs (long strands ) hanging down. And , the staff prepping and cooking the food did not have their long hair in hair nets . I watched a server wipe down a table and not wash his hands afterwards. He went straight back to the table behind where I was sitting. He put on gloves and resumed placing noodles into plastic bags/weighing them on a scale . Needless to say, their flavorful food and kind staff is not enough for me to return.

    Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
    Janet N.

    This is a surprisingly good fast casual spot in Encinitas! I'm not from around the area but had Chiko starred on my list of places to check out if I ever did venture there. I'm extremely glad we went and understand how it ended up on my list in the first place! The space is small but there is outdoor seating. The service is done electronically through their QR code at the table but you can also order up front. The portion sizes were a LOT bigger than we expected so the prices were comparable! Every dish we had was bursting with flavor! We enjoyed everything we ordered and even considered ordering extra to take with us. We ordered crispy shrimp, steamed rice with furikake butter, and spicy cumin lamb stir-fry. If we come back, we will DEFINITELY try to order the orange chicken.

    Phil B.

    Excellent food that is varied and freshly prepared mostly for takeout. Fried chicken is superb and noodle dishes are delicious. A few tables inside but it seems much of their customers are piking up to go.

    Lillian W.

    Fun concept and a lot of fun options! Came by at a weird hour (3pm on a Friday), so parking was easy and food came pretty quickly. After a difficult few rounds of choices btwn us, we narrowed it down to cumin lamb noodles and the brussel sprouts. Growing up w Chinese food, I thought this was a fun reminiscent dish! Loved the clingy ragu style lamb and familiar flavors. Only con was a little greasy for my taste. That being said, the brussel sprouts were not a great flavor match w the noodles since both were heavy dishes. Would've opted for the noodles and a salad in retrospect. You order through the toast tab and servers bring things out to you. We did have to wipe our table outside down before we ate... Got a little scared by a train partway through our meal, so be aware if you're outside! Overall, I'm glad I came to try! More of a casual pickup/quick meal spot for me

    Kevin T.

    TL;DR: fun Chinese/Korean-fusion eats with a cute backyard patio for outdoor dining Ordered: - Full Monty banchan (4/5): really fresh and different style of banchan compared to a traditional Korean restaurant. Big fan of the picked radish and kimchi. Not so much of the rice and furikake butter - Mushroom Juk (4/5): wanted to like this more but would've loved something crunchy to provide a change in texture - Soy Glazed Brisket (4.5/5): Really yummy brisket but way too much rice for proportion - Pork and Kimchi dumplings (4/5): crispy and yummy but missing a lot of the kimchi funk covered by the pork - Korean Fried Wings - dry (5/5): super crispy and flavorful throughout. Exactly what we wanted for wings - House Fried Rice (3/5): didn't find this special especially when compared to the rest of the rice dishes we ordered Overall, good food and relaxed ambiance - always down to come back to try more new dishes! Cheers, CHIKO!

    Soy Glazed Brisket

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    I have loved every single thing I've tried here! You must get all of the sides. Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - CHIKO

    Is your lamb halal?

    I believe that it is but don't take my word for it. Best to contact Chiko.

    Are there dumplings on the menu?

    Yes! They do have Pork & Kimchi potstickers (dumplings). I'm not sure how it taste, I never try it before.

    Do they have an NYE takeout dinner? If so, what's on the menu?

    Check their website - it looks fabulous and we're thinking of maybe ordering it.

    Is Chicko dog friendly?

    Yes, they're welcome on the patio and staff love them :)

    Do you have dairy-free opts (with meat or seafood)?

    Almost our entire menu is dairy free. Only our dessert cannot be made dairy free. Thanks for reaching out.

    Do you have vegan options?

    We do have options. Just ask our cashier when you come in. Thank you

    Is there gluten free options?

    We have plenty of gluten free options and even have a separate menu for easy ordering. Our menu online also has this info. Visit chikoca.com. Thanks for reaching out.

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