Chiko hosted a pop up event for the Lunar New Year and it was absolutely incredible. Every bite was delectable and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was 10/10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waiter was super friendly and explained every bite and tea we had. Owner came over and said hello. Would absolutely come back. 10 read more

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Overall a nice experience! Order at the counter and everything is brought to you. Staff was all very polite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bit of a small space and you get hit with the smell of frying oil right when you walk in - but, you get used to it pretty fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Soy glazed brisket was solid, kimchi was tasty and crisp, pork dumplings were a nice size and had great flavor. The halfacado salad was refreshing, crisp, and had a nice flavor profile with the avocado, radish, and cucumber. Crispy brussel sprouts were as advertised, nice and crispy! Wok blistered green beans were cooked perfectly but lacked flavor oddly enough as they looked like a flavor explosion. Definitely needed at least more salt. Large portions for the small plates! read more

If you're looking for something different on Barracks Row, CHIKO is definitely worth a visit. This Chinese-Korean fusion restaurant serves creative, flavorful dishes that stand out without the high prices you'll find at many of the neighboring restaurants. I actually enjoyed dining in more than ordering takeout--the food seemed fresher, the textures were better, and the overall experience was more enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is casual rather than fancy, which I appreciated, and the quality of the food easily makes up for the lack of formality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you want great food without spending a fortune on Barracks Row, I'd happily recommend CHIKO. read more

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Chico is a must visit for flavor! Each time, I get the green beans and the cumin lamb stir fry, and they are bursting with flavor. Seriously. The dishes have complex flavor profiles, and the dishes come out steaming hot and fresh within 10-15 mins. The price is super reasonable, especially for Capitol Hill area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though not the nicest/cutest ambiance, I've always found a seat inside Chiko.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a great place to go that doesn't require reservations. Definitely check it out! read more

CHIKO - Wok Blistered Green Beans - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for a girl's dinner and had a wonderful time! We did the tasting menu, where we were served multiple different things to try. The pacing of each dish was phenomenal, where I felt like my friend and I were able to try and savor each meal. It's elevated Asian food, so it's delicious while also getting to enjoy the cultural experience of it all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual dining place, so it has a nice relaxed feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located in a pretty active location so parking can be a bit tricky. Give them a try! I had ordered from CHIKO through uber eats before, but this was my first time dining in and I had a great time. read more

CHIKO - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is DEFINITELY worth the hype. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yes, it's a little pricey for the vibe inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the food is more than worth the price tag. Each and every dish had me saying "WOW!"after tasting it. The wings were crissssspy! The noodles were spicy and filled with very healthy portions of meat. The dumplings were bursting with savory and fresh flavor. The green beans were potentially the best vegetable dish I've ever had. I could eat 12 orders of the green beans alone. I will absolutely re-order those upon every visit. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. They gave solid recommendations and made us feel comfortable about one of the diner's food allergies. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]My husband booked their tasting menu with wine pairing which is why I was surprised when I walked in and saw what looks to be a fast casual spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Uniquely, they have a bar next to their kitchen where we got to sit and watch, as our waiter said, a "dinner and a show".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter was fantastic - attentive and explained every dish and wine pairing. He clearly has a passion for their food. We got to try most of their most popular dishes, starting with some "snacks" like their kimchi, sichuan cucumbers and daikon. We got a sampling of their best appetizers and entrees, ending with a great coconut custard. The standouts for my husband and I was the avocado salad, crispy chicken spring roll, garlic shrimp dumpling and double fried chicken. They do an amazing job with textures and seasoning. As our waiter explained, their tasting menu is a marathon not a sprint so to let him know if we wanted anything to go. We left with a good amount of food. read more

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Really great food and a great overall experience at Chiko. I definitely recommend checking out the kitchen counter experience - it's well worth it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chiko is a cozy space with a few tables up front and a counter that gives you a great view of the kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped by for dinner and did the kitchen counter experience, which is a muli-course tasting menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great way to sample a variety of dishes while watching the chefs work just a few feet away in the open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky this evening - it was just me and my friend at the countertop, so we basically had a private experience to ourselves with all the attention and great service! The stand out item for me were the pork & kimchi potstickers. I absolutely loved them and will definitely be coming back for more. I also loved the confit duck fried rice, orange-ish chicken and garlic shrimp dumplings. All were tasty and the overall meal was super filling - we ended up taking some food home because we were so full. Also kudos to the chef, who was amazing and provided impeccable service. He personally introduce each dish with great detail and made sure we had a great overall experience. Overall Chiko provided great food and a great kitchen counter experience. I will definitely be returning - especially for those tasty pork & kimchi potstickers. read more

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4.5 Great spot! Ordered the orange-ish chicken, smashed salmon, and potstickers. All were delish! Smashed salmon was different than I expected, but super good. Portions were pretty big! Service was quick and servers were very nice and attentive! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good chill vibes, great music!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CHIKO - Orange-ish Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I stopped by because I was getting hangry, and wanted to split a meal with my boyfriend. I am so glad that I stopped by on a whim because I am dreaming about the day that I get to go back. I ordered the soy glazed brisket, and it was the perfect balance of salty and savory. The service was quick given. I literally only had 15 minutes to order and eat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There isn't much seating in the store, just a warning![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't wait to come back! read more

CHIKO - Soy Glazed Brisket - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came in to grab a quick bite to eat in the afternoon. We ordered a dish, we're seated, served, and out the door within 15 minutes. We ordered a soy glazed brisket (over rice). The egg was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be back for a more formal meal. read more

CHIKO - Soy Glazed Brisket - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

While strolling through Eastern Market, we stumbled upon CHIKO by chance. A quick check of their reviews solidified this as our pick for dinner based on all the praise they've received. On a Sunday at 4:00P, the restaurant was empty when we arrived, but more customers arrived closer to 5:00P. The host immediately handed us a menu which consists of small plates, large plates and sides (like Korean banchan). We placed our order at the counter and then selected a table. I noticed that many customers opt for takeout, so even if you dine in during peak dinner time, you may have a good chance of grabbing one of their few tables. An employee brought over some bowls for us to share the entrées, but they were basically the size of rice bowls, so you could really only put one food item in them at a time. I would have much preferred actual plates. + CUMIN LAMB STIR FRY ($19): So good! Tender shredded lamb, mushrooms and caramelized shallots were mixed with the noodles that had a savory, slightly peppery flavor. There was also a vegetable reminiscent of bok choy, which added nice crunch. While ordering, an employee warned us about the heat, saying it's a 7/10 on the spice scale, so we asked for mild and it turned out barely spicy. If you can tolerate heat, I'd recommend leaving it as is. + ROSE DDUKBOKGI ($17): Now, this was spicy (in the most pleasant way)! Chewy rice cakes were fully covered in a rich Gochujang cream sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. It had a surprising hint of sweetness to it and a generous serving of mushrooms brought some earthy notes. + BLISTERED GREEN BEANS ($10): I love green beans and these had so much flavor from the toasted sesame oil, crispy garlic and smear of ssamjang on the side of the bowl. The beans were salty, crunchy and addicting. + NAPA CABBAGE KIMCHI ($4): I'm picky about kimchi, but this was great. It had an ideal spice level and wasn't too tart. The napa still had a perfect crunch, and I alternated bites of it with the lamb stir fry. + SPIKED PINEAPPLE LIME COOLER ($11): This drink was okay, but I wish the pineapple was more prominent... it was subtle compared to the lime. The drizzle of coconut cream on top gave it a light piña colada flavor. This amount of food was the right amount for three of us, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. I wish we could have tried more off their menu! read more

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This is a longtime standard that I finally made it to. Their online menu shows vegetarian options that weren't clear in-person, which was a bit odd because the two menus actually offered a lot of things that looked different. Eventually, I ended up with a wok-charred green bean dish that I take to be one of their signatures, as well as some cold noodles and a mushroom salad. Everything was covered in chili oil, not the worst thing from my perspective. The noodles had some included vegetables that packed a nice punch. The freshly cooked green beans with just a hint of numbing spices were indeed the highlight. I could have done with a clearer menu and maybe something that wasn't quite so oily for contrast, but this place arose in an era where DC didn't have much in the way of fresh or original Asian cuisine, and it still stands out as having something to offer. read more

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We've eaten at Chico at least seven times. It's an outstanding fusion restaurant. We love to go with a least four people so we can try lots of dishes! The green beans and chilled peanut noodles are outstanding and a must order for us. Orange-ish chicken is really good not too sweet (and I'm not a huge orange chicken fan). We always order the full Monty. We typically get at least one dumpling/pot sticker--they are all good. My husband really likes the cumin lamb stir fry which I think is okay but not a must order for me. We tried two new seasonal corn dishes (August 2025) which were unremarkable. read more

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I brought my out-of-town friend here who was craving Asian food on a Saturday night. Since it is mostly a takeout place, we were able to secure seats for 2 people without difficulty. Orders are placed directly at the cashier before seating. We ordered and shared the brussels sprouts and Lamb cumin stir fry. The brussels sprouts were unexpectedly delicious 5/5! I highly recommend this dish if you want a veggie dish. I expected the lamb cumin stir fry to be succulent based on a rec from an acquaintance and I was not disappointed! Don't be fooled by the white color of the noodles. It just was not mixed properly. So, all the noodles were on top while the lamb was at the bottom. The lamb was so tasty and tender that we almost ordered another plate! By the time we got to the lamb, we wanted more noodles but they were sadly all gone. Definitely order the lamb cumin stir fry! read more

CHIKO - Brussel sprouts - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food is good but on the pricier side for fast casual. We really enjoyed the bulgogi rice cakes, dumplings and turmeric daikon. Planning to try the dry rub wings next time! read more

While in DC visiting my brother in law; we had some Incredible Chinese style food from Chiko. Each dish was flavorful and unique. We ordered the food online and picked it up after a quick 10 minute walk over to the restaurant. We could smell the food a block away from the store. The food was ready by the time we showed up. Top notch food, reasonably priced. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

This location only does take out. Ordering was easy online and pick up was quick. We ordered the spicy bulgogi stir fry and the soy glazed brisket. We enjoyed the bulgogi stir fry. The bulgogi (beef) was served on ttoek (rice cake). The rice cake was cooked through and was chewy and not hard. The brisket dish was served on rice and with a soy marinated egg. The brisket wasn't my favorite and this dish was served with a lot of pickled peppers--also not my favorite and it wasn't in the description of the dish. It was a unique dish, but not for me. Both dishes were packed in a cup like container, not really good for the brisket dish, it made the rice mushy. And they did put a lot of rice and peppers and not as much of the meat. Overall it did have pretty tasty foods and would try other things, though the prices are a little high for the portions ($19 each). read more

CHIKO - Soy Glazed Brisket - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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So glad this place is back open for seated dining! I had gotten their salmon as take out once over a year ago and it was delicious. This was only my second time there and the menu is so intentional and diverse and original. They also have a vegetarian and gluten free menu which is awesome! My part of 4 got way too much food accidentally because thwir portions are large, but they made for great leftovers. The diakon side was a perfect starter. Then got the peanut noodles and wok green beans to share and I couldnt recommend the latter enough. they were perfectly charred and crispy!! I got the brisket for my main and it was creaming and delicious- absolutely no notes. The rest of my table also enjoyed their choices! Got this strawberry custard for dessert and I could've eaten the whole thing by myself. Staff was so kind and attentive and efficient. And gave great recs! Inside seating is limited and they get busy during dinner time, but the space was great! read more

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Well this place was a great surprise. I found it thanks to my yelp users. The staff were really good and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was cleaning and tables were empty till we got there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was good with the house music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Fried Rice and Double Fried Wings. Food was amazing and a lot. Wash down with a nice ginger ale. I would definitely recommend paying a visit. read more

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We love Chiko in my household! This is always a safe bet for take out when we are in the mood for something heavy and flavorful. I have gotten both the veggie rice and confit duck rice but the duck rice is the superstar of the menu for me! It's such a filling entree and that's really important for the eaters like myself. I also like the double fried wings, they're so tasty and they're gluten free!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is pretty straight forward, I believe it's only take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CHIKO - Confit Duck Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by here an hour before closing in a Sunday evening. Staff were friendly. We stayed to eat but it's very utilitarian vibes, clean and functional but not much more than that. Between three of us we got 1 app (green beans), 2 mains (three pepper beef, jajang) and 1 side (spicy cucumbers) - was around $60 (with a soda and lemonade as well) and there was enough food to have leftovers! Maybe like 1 more meal. The food was actually phenomenal. Like waaayyyy better than expected given that this place is not at all a fancy vibe. Honestly hard to say which item was my favorite. Flavor, texture, freshness - everything was amazing! The only kinda weird thing is that they all the items were being cooked in the same singular wok, so the items were a bit staggered coming out. But overall, delicious, easy, cheap especially relative to the quality for sure! Would come back and recommend. read more

I stopped by the Lunar New Year tea pop-up with Capitol Jill Baking and Sweets by Caroline today! Everything looked beautiful, and they were doing a good job with a long line. I wish I could leave a better review, but I ordered the donuts (black sesame passion fruit and tamarind caramel) and this was the interior: maybe a tablespoon of filling total. I think it tasted good, but I only got the one bite of filling, and the rest was fairly flavorless dough. I can't really recommend spending $5 per donut for plain dough, and I'm kind of sad about it. But that's what I get for trying pop-ups! There's no way to have quality control. Chiko's normal menu is always great, and I do definitely recommend that (especially their Chiko tots!). It's luck of the draw with partners, and I lost today for sure. read more

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Food was amazing and service was quick. Staff were so nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the casual vibes made this is quick yummy meal before going out[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

CHIKO - Confit Duck Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This restaurant is NOT celiac safe even though they advertise gluten free, and it is such a swing and a miss that they could easily avoid. They went to the trouble of making a "gluten free" menu, but don't disclose anywhere that all but one of the GF mains are cross contaminated in their fryer. They could so easily not do that! The chicken wings were delicious, just don't put them in a fryer with flour! Why would you have a GF salad and then put the almond slivers in the fryer? What celiac person hurt you??? read more

I was really excited to try this place but I have to be brutally honest. You have to order at the counter and the guy that was hosting has a serious order to the point it makes your face itch (could be a health condition). The rice in my duck confit was over cooked and the duck is shredded to the point of no taste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean and everyone is polite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yet the wings were amazing. Try it for yourself and lmk read more

I love ChiKo! And it's pronounced "Chai-Koh" not "chico" (an abbreviation for Chinese-Korean). Mandu Dumplings, egg rolls, fried shrimp, the list goes on; each dish I've tried here has been impressive. The price tag is a tad hefty for a fast-casual type of spot, but the quality and flavor is there to back it up. Also, a special mention to the bulgogi tots and bulgogi cheesesteak, a guilty pleasure of mine that I highly recommend you all partake in. A round of applause for ChiKo *claps excitedly* read more

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Some dishes taste better than others. I would 100% come back for the cumin lamb noodles and the kimchi pot stickers. I've gotten the chicken rice bowl, the cumin lamb noodles, and the salmon bowl. The cumin lamb noodles are BY FAR the best out of the three. It's full of spices and flavor. The salmon had way too many veggies in comparison the the salmon, and the chicken rice bowl was a little dry/bland and the flavor got tiring quick. The kimchi potstickers are VERY good and I would highly recommend you get them. They are stuffed with pork and the dumpling wrapper is thin and has great texture. read more

The food is amazing, totally worth a look. Had it delivered and got what we wanted. Simply amazing and enjoyable. Shrimp in black bean sauce, chicken in orange sauce and smashed salmon. One better than the other, will have it again in the future. Hope they keep the consistency. Try it and you won't be disappointed!!! Thanks for enhancing my life! Forgot to mention the shrimp dumplings!! Yah baby life is not getting much better. read more

Stellar experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I hadn't realized that it's a very casual (counter style) restaurant, but I was fine with that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every bite was truly delectable, from the garlic shrimp dumplings (oh my!) to the "orange ish chicken " (so good , and a huge portion). 5/5 read more

CHIKO - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great spot for Korean food. The dumplings were great. The house fried rice with duck confit was phenomenal. I ordered the Korean vege noodles and it was amazing. We're not from the area, touring from South Florida, so had to use Yelp reviews to find a good spot, everything we ordered was tasty and flavorful. read more

Ok so the staff was good but the food just didn't taste good. The best try hing we ate was the blistered green beans. My shrimp and scallop dinner with noodles was drowned in a sauce that just made me stop eating. read more

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My friend and I were looking for a dinner before a play and we went to the Chiko location in Capitol Hill. I passed by the one in Bethesda, MD before but just didn't have time to ever venture in. We gave ourselves 2 hours before the play because we weren't sure how long it would take, but this place is fast service! You place the order with the cashier and just choose a table anywhere you'd like. We ordered the Chiko Brussels Sprouts (deliciously fried Brussel sprouts with gochujang aioli sauce and furikake), cumin lamb stir fry (has noodles), and specialty drink (non-alcoholic, I don't remember the name of them but they contain lemonade with hints of Szechuan peppercorn, was delicious. The lamb were nicely grilled and tender and had the perfect level of spice. I wish we could have ordered everything off the menu but my friend and I were pretty full from previous meal. Would highly recommend!! read more

CHIKO - cumin lamb stir fry - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food is incredible and the servers are extremely friendly!! During our trip to DC we noticed servers in a lot of restaurants were lacking in hospitality but everyone at Chiko's is exceptional. The food is fresh and delicious, and it had us come back a second time during our trip. Service isn't horribly quick due to their high volume of takeout orders, but you can see everything happening so it's a lot easier to wait, and the staff hospitality + food quality makes up for it. Highly recommend! read more

Open for brunch! They just started offering brunch a few weeks ago. We gave it a try. The service was great. The food is unique, interesting, and very good. The ambiance is modern. No frills. The chef visited the table and that was nice. Check out the brunch menu! read more

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So disappointing! We've tried take out a few times and the food is so overly greasy/oily we can't eat it and have to throw it out :(

Great place to share many small dishes. Staff is attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Recommend sitting at the bar to check out the action.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've loved this place from Day 1 (we actually stumbled upon it on the first day they opened to the public!). The Wagshal's Chopped Brisket is SOOO delicious that that's all I ever go. One time I switched to the Orange-ish Chicken--it was good but not good enough to switch. Well, tonite we tried the Smashed Salmon and it was a total game changer! So incredibly fresh with a complex and addictive umami flavor! And the soy brined egg takes it to the next level! I will be craving this until the next visit. So now I have TWO faves! Win win! read more

So Chinese-Korean fusion is what I've been missing my whole life! Dined at the Capitol Hill location on a Thursday and was pleasantly surprised to find it was a fast-casual set up. A friend and I ordered a few things and were not disappointed. In order of favorite to least favorite: 1) marinated chilled clams-- to die for. In one small bite, you had ginger, garlic, nori, gochujang, soy. Just divine. 2) smoked catfish fried rice-- never would've thought to add CATFISH to fried rice, but this was genius. The smokiness is the catfish really popped without being overwhelming. 3) glazed sticky wings-- I'm a sucker for sticky wings glazed with an asian sauce. So needless to say these were bomb. 4) chicken spring rolls-- hard to go wrong here. These are served with a Chinese mustard sauce which had a honey taste to it. Would've like a sweet chili sauce or fish sauce option. 5) orange-ish chicken-- this was my least fave. It wasn't bad, but Ieft thinking I should've opted for something else. I did appreciate the candied/dried orange slices Definitely going back... and taking friends read more

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I had the smashed salmon & string beans on the side. It was spicy and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cooking area was clean and orderly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food came out promptly. It was a generous portion for dinner, lunch and a snack for one person. read more