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Chiko

4.3 (63 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Anna N.

I got the lamb stir fry and I recommend adjusting the spiciness level as the original can be pretty spicy. Their cocktails are also really good. I got the Sichuan peppercorn pear cooler which was slightly sweet and refreshing. I highly recommend the coconut custard as there's so many delicious toppings on top! The service was pretty slow, but it seemed like they were understaffed. One of their bathrooms also had pee all over the floor... Overall the food and drinks are good.

Coors Light and non-alcohol beverage
Susan H.

It had been almost a year since we went to Chiko. We decided to return and try different entrees. Upon entering, the general manager greeted us and told us to sit anywhere we wanted. The dining room isn't very big, and since we came for an early dinner, we had our pick and chose a four-top with a view. Well... the view was basically the Paris Baguette that's across the street. The general manager came by to take our order. To drink, I had a mocktail, "house-made lime cooler," which consists of "pureed Asian pear, lime juice, and Sichuan tea." I found it to be very refreshing. My husband had a Coors Light. For my entree, I chose "Soy glazed brisket" which consists of "2Fifty Texas BBQ brisket, soy brined soft egg, furitake butter, pickled peppers, steamed rice". I liked this entree. It was mildly spiced; the pieces of brisket were properly prepared; the pickled peppers added some heat; and the soy-brined soft egg was a nice touch. The egg was soft-boiled, and the egg yolk provided a nice flavor. My husband chose "JJayJangmeon" which consists of "shrimp, scallops, roasted black bean sauce, noodles". The dish is made with wheat noodles. It arrived hot and with a nice vegetable garnish on top. The greenness of the vegetables made a nice contrast to the dark brown sauce. That brown sauce was hot, mild, and thoroughly coated the dish's ingredients. It seemed a bit unusual to see a dish with shrimp and scallops coated in a mild black bean sauce, but it worked nicely. The shrimp arrived tail-less, and the scallops were soft and not rubbery, both properly prepared. I was glad not to have to fight with the shrimp tails. All in all, we were glad we made a return visit.

Garlic Shrimp Dumplings
Julie D.

We came here to this Chinese Korean spot to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! We ordered a variety of dishes and each one was very tasty and comforting. It's all flavors/dishes that are familiar to me growing up in a Chinese household or that I love of Korean cuisine, so I definitely enjoyed dining here! They gave us banchan and dessert on the house which was so kind! I had a nibble of most the dishes and would recommend the spicy bulgogi stir fry, soy glazed brisket, and jjajangmyeon. Can't go wrong with any of the small plates too! Service was impeccable and Happy Hour is every day 3-6pm.

Coconut Custard (sooooo good)
Sharon L.

I can't believe one of my favorite restaurants in the DC area is open in Sterling!! I have been to Chiko in Bethesda, Shirlington, and I've even seen the one in Encinitas, but to have it close to my house is so great. I absolutely love all the dishes that they serve up and my husband can never get enough of the lamb noodles. We also love the pork and kimchi pot stickers, the stir fry rice cakes with bulgogi, the green beans, and the salmon with black bean sauce. You also cannot skip the coconut pudding for dessert (literally one of the best desserts I've ever had and it's so light too). The service is excellent, the happy hour deals are great, and the general manager, Wylie, is awesome! Literally one of the best restaurants in nova. Do NOT skip this place!

The Full CHIKO Breakfast
Minh-Nhat N.

My group of friends came here for lunch on a weekend and there was no wait. The full Chiko breakfast was very filling and each dish was so nostalgic. The egg and tomato stir fry was fluffy, the spam was glazed in a sweet & savory soy sauce, the scallion pancake was crispy, and the chicken dumplings were juicy! The sichuan fried chicken sandwich was crispy and came with tots and a spicy sauce that was surprisingly so delicious! Some of the dishes like the scallion pancake or egg and tomato stir fry were a bit on the oily side. The service was good and ambiance is casual. Overall, I would come back to try other dishes!

Double Fried Chicken Wings
Abby B.

Chiko, a Chinese (Chi) and Korean (Ko) fusion spot, is tucked in the corner of Cascades Plaza. The space is cute and stylish, and I had high hopes given the plaza's new additions. We started with the double fried chicken wings, which were crispy, tender, and flavorful. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. The garlic shrimp dumplings were drenched in oil and overpowered by peppercorn. We ordered two Chiko breakfast plates. The scallion pancake tasted exactly like a croissant, the Chinese-style eggs were literally scrambled eggs with cherry tomatoes, the soy glazed spam had an odd flavor, and the wontons were again, disappointing. My friend and I barely finished half and had no interest in taking the rest home. This is not what I would expect (and not what anyone should expect) from Chinese or Korean cuisine. The only saving grace was our server Aaron who was genuinely sweet and attentive. Two stars only because of him.

Ann B.

Was really excited to try this place but it fell short of expectations. EVERY DISH we tried was mushroom heavy and virtually meatless. We ordered the bulgogi stir fry and lamb cumin stir fry, these really should be called mushroom stir fry, there was barely any bulgogi or lamb and for the price they're charging, it's a shame. Green beans and spring rolls were the best things they had. Kimchi was pretty good too. Orange chicken was not the best but not bad!

Brunch.
Bob M.

New place. Food looked better than taste. Skimpy on meat. I had the clay pot. Just ok. Expected more. I am hoping it's just opening week issues. I would go to other Korean restaurants first.

Rachel Y.

We stopped by today for lunch, and the food had lots of flavor, spice and portions are big! We got the cumin lamb stir fry, and the wok steak kimchi fried rice (location specific) . Service was great and we enjoyed our meal here. Give it a try!

Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry -  Rice Cakes, Marinated Ribeye, Gochujang, Mushrooms, Onion.
Joann M.

Opening day chaos! Folks standing in line waiting for things to open. Tasty looking menu which is designed to share. The name Chiko stands for Chinese Korean. Unlike other places that have korean dishes there are no complimentary panchon. Rather those side are purchased individually.... Also their options have a unique spin. We started with the full Monty as we couldn't decide on which of the marinated sides to try. Hubby really likes the cold mushroom salad.. the cucumber for him was a bit tooo spicy but I really liked... kimchi made in house but not a fan as more vinegary than chili... the eggs are a nice taste and unique... daikon is daikon... the rice has a interesting crunch due to the compound butter added in. Tonight because it's opening... everyone got complimentary chicken dumplings... really tasty... we also ordered the pork kimchi dumplings. I liked those but hubby thought filling a bit dense for his taste. The sauce on the chicken dumplings is the sauce also served on the shrimp dumplings... note sauce in bottom of the bowl with dumplings on top. I'd probably ask to have this deconstructed as I don't like my dumplings to soak up a lot of sauce... I'd rather dip! For our main we shared the Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry which consisted of Rice Cakes, shaved marinated Ribeye, Gochujang, Mushrooms. I didn't ask questions which I should have... this option is heavy on the rice cakes... in case it matters those rice cakes are cylinders versus my preference which are sliced.... Enjoyed these recipes for the most part but found everything to be on the sweet side. I did talk to the manager as I was leaving... she commented that everything is made to order so can be adjusted for food preferences. Also menu same thru out the day with the exception of any specials as those differ between lunch and dinner. We had way more than the two of us could eat so we got everything packaged to go. Note. While they normally do takeout they hadn't yet started that due to today being opening. Yes they gave a full bar... also desert but were too full to even look at the menu!

Gluten free garden noodles and house lemonade.

We have ordered takeout from here several times. They pack the food very thoughtfully and the food goes a long way for a party of 5+. Today I finally stopped in for lunch and ordered the gluten free garden noodles and a house lemonade. Really fresh veggies and hot tasty noodles. The lemonade was bright and really refreshing. Setting is comfortable and the AC felt great.

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Tasha S.

Today we came to Chiko for the first time for a late lunch. Small and clean , the place was empty and a friendly waiter came to take our drinks order. We were really hungry and glad that if there are no clients we can get our food prettt quickly. My husband had limonade and I decided to go for Bloody Mary as I wanted to have a brunch feeling Unfortunately, my cocktail was quite plain, pickled radish on site was helping a bit, but still not making it... Meanwhile my daughter lunch arrived and she started to eat. We were talking, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. When she finished eating , different waiter finally appeared with one portion of food putting it in the middle.... Our guy misunderstood the order ( we had ordered the same thing) , and asked if we still wanted the other portion, I convinced my husband to do so( as he got a bit upset) Second portion came faster than the first one and the food was pretty good. I've got mixed feelings today, so maybe I'll give it another chance and hopefully will have a better experience.

Wok Blistered Green Beans
Umar T.

Food as always was excellent and spot on. We went during the 8th anniversary so we ordered about half the menu. The staff was very helpful, even though it got quite packed towards the end of the meal. The team did a great job of keeping up with the orders and brought food out in a timely manner. The place had a festive vibe going on as it seemed like we were getting ready to party :). My go to plates and apps are the garlic shrimp dumplings. These are excellent little bites of maximum stuffed shrimp, with a slight heat to the bite. The sauce they come in is really good, like a soy tamari perfect dumpling sauce. The wok fried green beans are a great order as well, because they hit every time. The snap on the beans compliments the heat level and are quite enjoyable when paired with the meal as an app. The Chicken spring rolls are always so hot and fresh, and the crisp is heavenly. I often convince the table to let me eat the ends, because of how perfect the crisp is on the spring rolls. They come with a house hot mustard that is one of my favorite sauces ever, the zing the flavor what perfection! The brisket is always amazing, as its soy glaze shines but doesn't completely over take the flavor of the brisket. The rice cakes and bulgogi are a classic that feels very much like comfort food. The pillowy rice cakes really absorb the flavor of the gochujang and the scallions add a nice crisp to the dish. The beef is perfectly seasoned and cooked as it just falls apart while chewing. Also got the lamb noodles (my all time favorite) and had to pack it up. The smashed salmon is a favorite of my diners that went with me. The Jjajangmyeon is a great seafood lovers noodle!

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The glass noodles are the one of the best things I've ever eaten. The staff is so sweet. Love this place!

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