Incredible food and great service. Highly recommend the orange-ish chicken, best I've had.

What a fantastic place to grab some delicious food and drinks! Ambiance: it's like having dinner in someone's comfy kitchen. No reservations, just stop on by, grab a seat, and order your food at the counter. Service: service was pretty fast once our food was ordered. Staff were pretty good and they moved quickly to accommodate all guests. Drinks: they have a pretty solid list of local beers and ciders along with wines. Food: I ordered the Jjajangmyeon which was scrumptious! The roasted black bean sauce added some sweetness to the savory flavor oozing out of the shrimp and scallops. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the cucumber on top helped cooled the dish. I also ordered a side of cabbage kimchi which was the perfect addition to my meal. My boyfriend ordered and loved the Spicy bulgogi stir fry and I must say, it was delicious, even from the small bite that I had. Overall, this was a delectable meal and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

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I've ordered from Chiko on Uber Eats more times than I can count, so I already knew I was a fan before finally dining in. My go-to order is the soy-marinated brisket, smashed salmon, duck fried rice, and their incredible homemade kimchi. On my recent visit to the restaurant, I decided to branch out and try a few new things. The chicken wings were outstanding. Perfectly crispy with a delicious seasoning that had me reaching for another one immediately. I also tried the house fried rice for the first time, and it was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself has a very relax atmosphere, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a happy hour with some great deals. I didn't get a chance to take advantage of it this visit, but it's definitely given me another reason to come back soon. Whether you're ordering delivery or dining in, Chiko continues to impress. Highly recommend! read more

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Casual spot to get some flavorful asian fusion comfort food. Concept is good with a simple menu so everything can be done well. We tried the brussel sprouts, smashed salmon, shrimp/scallop noodles with black bean sauce, and orange-ish chicken and liked everything. The smashed salmon was my least favorite due to the small salmon to veggie ratio but it was still solid. Also some of the chicken was dry, but it was mostly very good. A great dinner spot for the college crowd especially if sharing dishes. Solid 4-star experience. read more

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I tried their lamb cumin dish and their dumplings. I think the food is great and it is spicy and flavorful. I do think they put a lot of oil and I hope it's some healthy oil. One thing surprised by is the pricing - you would expect the dishes to be lower-priced given that this is a fast food like place but they're still on par with restaurant prices.. read more

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

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My boyfriend (the picky eater) and I LOVED Chiko! We got carry out, and the food alone was so phenomenal. We got Bulgogi, that was his favorite. I'm used to the meat being firmer like steak, but it was tender like stew meat, which he loved. We also got Orange-ish Chicken that was light and delicious. My boyfriend who doesn't like vegetables liked the blistered green beans (which I knew I'd like and they did not disappoint). We had pan fried dumplings too which were very yummy. The pudding dessert was surprisingly delicious!!! I would eat that every day for breakfast and dessert. Highly recommend Chiko! read more

Chiko - Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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One of my favorite restaurants in DC! I always recommend it! Love the Orangish Chicken, Fried Rice, and Coconut Custard. The space is small but typically not full. You pay at the register which makes it easy to itemize the bill and pay per person. read more

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

Omg so good! Orange chicken delicious! Crunchy outside tender inside. No nauseating taste or texture like normal Chinese food sauce great rice great service fast Bubble tea amazing! Fresh and floral. Love the pearls and the flavor combo I wasn't crazy about the egg roll from what I remember. The chicken was much better read more

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

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The food not look good, our noodle with seafood (scallop and shrimp) were so black and salty, terrible.

This is a cute Asian food shop in DuPont that can be found throughout the DMV region. I personally thought this place had chill vibes and was very casual. You order food from the self-order kiosk and sit anywhere within the restaurant. The food came like 10ish minutes after we placed our order. The prices for this place, in my opinion, were a little steep compared to other places in the DMV + Panda Express. Although the food didn't have the best value per se, I still enjoyed my meal. Orange-ish Chicken - stand out from this assortment of food. Chicken was crispy and the sauce complemented the chicken. Rose Tteokbokki - also included the meat. It was pretty good, although I didn't enjoy the mushrooms with the dish (I'm not a fan of mushrooms) Kimchi - pretty standard. Nothing to say Overall, I would go back to this place if the occasion arises. read more

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Some very good dishes, a few more mediocre. High quality but very expensive for the quality and selection. If I'm dropping $50 for a solo lunch (appetizer and entree) I expect much better. Friendly service, good location. read more

Got the dumplings, and only regret not ordering more. I did the happy hour special and got chicken, and the shrimp dumplings by the suggestion of the host- he was also amazing nice when i came to pick up. Dumpling had their own unique sauces and both sauces were just as good as the dumplings themselves. I definitely recommend this place, and would love to come back with a large group to order one of everything on the menu. read more

Chiko - Shrimp dumplings! - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was really excited to try Chiko, as it has some of the best reviews and constantly wins awards. Unfortunately, it was the worst meal I've had in DC. I opted for the Orange-ish chicken because it's one of their signature dishes and the description sounded excellent. However, the chicken I got was exceptionally dry, even when covered in sauce. The meat was red/pink, hard and stringy - almost as if the chicken was cooked the day before and then fried when I got there. It's possible that I got a bad batch or went at an off time (Tuesday at 5pm), but for $25, this was nearly inedible. read more

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

Came here right around 5 and landed in time for the happy hour. We luckily got right into the dining room and didnt have a wait at all! We ordered quite a few plates and just shared for a party of 4. We tried the happy hour shrimp dumplings and the galbi dumplings! The galbi had a nice sweeter (mayo based?) sauce with scallions. Our small plates came staggered which was great cuz they came out as soon as they were done. The fried rice bowl was definitely for smokey flavor palate lovers with the bacon, peppers, egg, and charred pulled chicken. The green beans were delicious and a little spicy. The brussel sprouts were phenomenal! They were crispy with garlic and mushrooms... so good! The fried korean wings were savory and crispy even with the sauce on them! We had a full order of 6 and even wanted more! We did have a few drinks too. The pear spritz thing was delicious! We loved it and cant wait to be back! Jake n kev read more

Chiko - Galbi dumplings, wings, and rice cakes - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Chiko unites Korean and Chinese cuisine and the result is a marriage that will delight your tastebuds and make you a repeat customer! We ordered the Orange-ish Chicken, Chilled Peanut Noodles, Soy Glazed Brisket, Chicken dumplings and Veggie Dumplings. Each was a stand out dish worth ordering again, with ingredients that blended well together while maintaining their distinct flavors. They use a house made pickled jalapeño in their dishes that my spicy loving Mexican tastebuds enjoyed. My son, who is more heat sensitive would have preferred to leave out the jalapeños. The dumplings were PERFECTLY pan-fried and the filling had just the right amount of seasoning and moisture. The accompanying sauces were AMAZING...don't let a drop of that heavenly sauce go to waste! The Orange-ish chicken deserves its own review! The dish blended the perfection of Korean fried chicken and the Chinese flavors of orange sauce. I especially appreciated that the orange sauce was served separately which helped retain the crunch of the chicken. Service was friendly with reasonable wait time. Though small, we had no problem finding seating for 3. Well done Chiko! OurCalifornia family is excited to visit your CA location in Encinitas!! read more

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Being a dumpling superfan, I was frantically searching for a dumpling fix when I relocated from Asia. Fortunately, not far away from my stomping grounds, I found my fix. Was it the sign that hangs outside the doorway that advertises "Dumpling Happy Hour" or was it the fact that this restaurant chain has been so highly regarded by institutions such as the James Beard Foundation? Being a sucker for dumplings, this was one of the first places that I tried, and I keep coming back. The concept is cool - fusion between Chinese and Korean food (and of course western fingerprints) there is so much diversity of food and flavor. Being the dumpling fan that I am, I highly recommend all dumplings. Served in metal bowls and served at typical asian speed (super fast from order to table), these gems of deliciousness never disappoint. My favorite dumplings are probably the Garlic Shrimp dumplings. Making my way down the menu, you cannot miss the Double-Fried chicken (get the sauce on the side) the Orange-ish Chicken, or The Chicken + The Egg fried rice. Both chicken dishes are so mind blowing that you will wish you had more. Come with friends so you can try them all is my advice in this situation. Also, the side dishes are all amazing - I never leave without trying the delicious Kimchi. The only negative that I would call out is the acoustics. The place can get quite loud, and not in a pleasant, music-filled way. There are loud sounds from the kitchen, loud music and then the people trying to converse over these. Depending on when you go, these can be factors, but I quickly forget after I start crushing some dumplings. read more

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Really great glass noodles with vegetables. Get ready for some spice! Friendly service, but not too much atmosphere. Go for the food.! read more

Chiko - Korean Garden Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have to say this is pretty good. I know delivering meat and sauce on tots would make it very soggy so I asked for deconstructed version hah. These tots stayed crunchy for a really long time I was very surprised. The sauce is a little cheesy, good to dip the tots. Bulgogi has more pepper than I want. Kimchi and rice are okay. The menu doesn't have a lot of options tho. read more

Chiko - Bulgogi tots Side of rice w furikake butter - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hole-in-the-wall Asian-fusion restaurant that has awesome food One of a few locations across the DMV The space is pretty unassuming, with just a few tables and chairs that are not in the finest conditions You are seated at a table, but you still order at the front and they still come by tables to refill waters. That was a first for me Menu is comprised of a bunch of very unique dishes I came with a party of 4 and we had a variety of different dishes, some better than others, but they were all pretty tasty read more

My friend and I stopped in here for a quick weekday lunch, and were pleasantly surprised to see that this place was quite empty. I think it excels overall as a delivery place, but the inside is clean and simple, with pretty service. We decided to split the jjangmyeon and the tteokbokki, which both were great and came in large portion sizes. Both of us preferred the jjangmyeon, which was all seasoned and flavorful. The cucumbers and pickled radish added a nice contrast to the bouncy noodles and sauce. The tteokbokki was on the sweeter side, and overall not too spicy, but very enjoyable overall. I think this would be pretty accessible palette wise to those who are not familiar with Korean food or are nervous about spice. My only gripe is that I do think the prices are on the higher end for what the food is, but we definitely consider coming back here again. read more

Chiko - Jajangmyeon (top) and Tteokbokki (bottom) - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

CHIKO is one of those places that keeps you coming back to try something new. The menu does an incredible job blending Chinese and Korean flavors into creative, comforting dishes that are packed with flavor. Favorites like the orange-ish chicken and Korean-style wings never disappoint, and the fast-casual setup makes it perfect for a quick lunch or relaxed dinner. Innovative, affordable, and consistently delicious. read more

I'm not a fan of QR code ordering but this spot had great food! I will definitely go back, next visit! Korean tater tots (in my head NO, in my belly YES) the fried rice was excellent with a soft egg on top, the fried chicken dish with the sauce, perfection in the crunch & the seasoning & THE SAUCE!!! it's a small spot & I do not think wheelchair accessible (old houses remodeled into food spots) also Proudly known & shown on the map as the best Gayborhood for eating! Drinks were just OK. Server was decent. I missed out on a noodle dish, please go for me! read more

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DELICIOUS!!!! Love chiko. The ambiance is great and we always order the orangish chicken and the fried rice but everything is delicious. Portions are huge! read more

After touring some embassies, we decided to grab lunch. Chiko had a long wait for lunch so we decided to get take out. I liked the open kitchen and that the food came out pretty fast. We ordered the salmon smash and spicy bulgogi stir fry. Unfortunately, there wasn't much salmon and the taste was bland. However, the spicy bulgogi was tastier. My friend didn't have much to say as we were happy to finally eat something outside at DuPont Circle while listening to some music and enjoying the sunny weather. Like a lot of places, quality has gone down and prices going up as I remembered the Chiko in Capitol Hill to be much better years ago. read more

I came here during DC's Restaurant Week and CHIKO had a great special during this time. I came on a Monday for a lunch with a friend and we were able to seat ourselves and then order at the counter very quickly. Inside, the space is small but still plenty of seating. We decided to split a couple of dishes including napa cabbage kimchi, turmeric pickled daikon, orange-ish chicken, crispy chicken spring rolls, dumplings, and the smashed salmon. Everything was so delicious!! I had never had daikon before and I loved this pickle! The spring rolls were crunchy and I loved the mustard dipping sauce it came with. The orange-ish chicken was unbelievable and the dumplings were tender. Overall, really good food and great deal! read more

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Yelp recommended Chiko's to me on their version of the explore page, and they had high reviews and the pictures of the food looked really tasty, so I bookmarked it to try later because come to find out, it's a 10 minute drive from my job. I decided to check it out sooner rather than later because the stir-fry cumin lamb noodles seemed to be a popular entree and I wanted to treat myself after a long day of work yesterday. I got there after 4, and I must say finding parking was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It was hard and I almost decided to forget about eating there, but luckily I found parking after my third loop around the block. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, and it's almost self serve. As soon as you walk in, you go to the cash register/counter and place your order with the server to either go or to eat in. They have a few tables for seating indoors. Lucky for me, it was just one other group in there when I arrived so I was able to seat myself where I wanted. It was also dumpling happy hour, so I placed an order for the shrimp dumplings and beef ones. Then, I ordered the stir fry cumin lamb noodles as my entree. I really enjoyed the shrimp dumplings. They were steamed, and so delectable and I liked the chili oil marinade it was cooked in. The beef dumplings were ok to me. Those were fried and they had some sort of mayo based dipping I didn't care for. Then, the cumin noodles were great and very flavorful! I know it's stir-fried, but I also think it would have been nice in a broth as well. The serving size was pretty large, so I boxed a good portion to take home for lunch the next day. All in all, good/quick service, tasty food, and large portions!! If parking wasn't so hard, I'd definitely come back but I might order delivery next time I want to eat from them. It was a great Yelp suggestion and I recommend! read more

Chiko - Cumin Lamb Stir Fry - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is absolutely delicious. I'm there like every week. The orange chicken and the soy glazed brisket are to die for. The spicy cucumbers are great. I've tried nearly the whole menu, and I haven't found anything that I didn't like. Chiko!!! read more

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

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2nd time visiting Chiko and really enjoyed it. noddles are soft and chewy and there is a decent amount of lamb. I actually finished the noddles and realized I had left over meat. The drinks taste good too. This place is great for dine-in or carry-out out but there is limited seating inside. I would recommend and look forward to trying other items on their menu. read more

Chiko - Cumin lamb noodles - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Fast casual and lively Justin Korean Chinese eatery with no frills but bad ass freshly prepared concoctions. The peanut chilled noodles were on point and delightfully refreshing. The main event though was really the half-o-carp salad. It had crunchy vegetables I had not had was not aware of in a while and it was all whisked together in a soy balsamicky kind of dressing which sweetened things at the top and then let the spice settle in. I would definitely return to try some of their hot dishes -- especially the bulgogi. It looked quite appetizing from the table next to mine.... read more

Chiko. Can't speak on the restaurant but love the food. Got take out as that's been my experience with Chiko. Brussel sprouts are the bomb. Looking forward to trying new things for take out. The blistered green beans are also a top recommendation read more

Great flavors and tantalizing dishes. Chiko is a Chinese and Korean (get it?) fusion restaurant with a diverse array of flavorful choices. I like that they offer selections that are like, but not exactly the traditional Chinese and Korean fare that you might expect. It's got a "good food fast" vibe without feeling like a diner. We went to the DuPont location (there are a few) and the place has a casual dining feel. Great to just pop in. Once seated you will be pointed to a QR code on the table to place your order. The food and drinks come out from a variety of staff so the service is pretty snappy. I would have given 5 stars if my lamb hadn't surprised me with a couple of bones in my bites. read more

Chiko - Cumin Lamb Stir Fry - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First dinner in Washington DC during my visit and let me tell you!!!! It did not disappoint! The place is small but has enough seating. You order via a QR code. The food comes out very quickly, and the hot food was piping hot! Although they used QR codes for you to place your orders, the staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious! The Bulgogi Tots were so full of flavor. The chilled peanut noodles were such a nice surprise of flavors. It had pear, peanut sauce, noodles, and I believe cucumber. It was nice and crisp and very tasty. Def recommend this place! read more

Chiko - Bulgogi Tots (Delicious!) - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was fantastic, especially the orange chicken and the seasonal corn dish. Wow! Flavors were so robust. Friendly service and energetic ambiance. read more

I've dined inside the restaurant twice, once for dinner with a friend and the other for dumpling happy hour. It's casual, small, and there's an open kitchen. The inside reminded me of going to a Korean barbecue restaurant. It gets smoky inside, so I recommend wearing and outfit you don't mind smelling like food afterward. You order food and pay using the QR code at your table. Overall, I thought the food was flavorful, but heavy, oily, and pricey.   Pork and Kimchi Potstickers - tasty and well-made but a little pricey for just five dumplings served street-food style (4/5)   Soy Glazed Brisket - underwhelming, not a fan of the texture or pickled peppers (3/5)   The Chicken The Egg Fried Rice - good and flavorful but pricey for fried rice (4/5)   Korean Garden Noodles - not as light and refreshing as I expected. Stir fried in a lot of oil and too many onions. Pricey for a dish with no meat (3/5)   Veggie Dumplings - not usually a fan of dumplings without meat but these are the best vegetable dumplings I've ever had. Flavorful and not too much chive (5/5)   Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings - both are tasty and well made, good but not amazing (4/5)   Beef Dumplings - the beef inside was overcooked and dense, reminded me of the beef meatballs usually found in pho and hot pot (3/5) read more

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Fantastic lunch spot. We had a large group and every entree was delicious. Spicy bulgogi, cumin lamb and orange chicken were favorites. The full monty appetizer platter was a favorite especially the kimchi and tumeric daikon. read more

Chiko has been on my radar for sometime now for dc restaurants to hit up. It's a Chinese/korean fusion with unique items from dumplings, cumin lamb, to orange chicken. I had some high hopes as I've heard stellar reviews of this restaurant as a dine-in, and even more so as a takeout place. I ordered uber eats takeout and while I was pleasantly surprised by the large portions, the food taste was just mediocre in my opinion. The chicken was bit dry and bland surprisingly, and the dumplings were just standard. All in all, not a bad place whatsoever but not worth a reorder from in my opinion. read more

Chi Ko is a creative concept. Delicious lunch boxes with Korean-Chinese fusion and inspiration. I had the one with shrimp. Spicy and delicious (the green beans though were a bit under cooked; but crispy). Cute bag (see my photo!) read more

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

One of my favorite fast lunch and dinner spots. Don't sleep on the green beans and shrimp dumplings. Efficient service with friendly staff. Everything here is good. The focus is on the food - great place to go with friends so you can share different items. Also has vegetarian options read more

Stumbled on this gem while in DC for work. Chiko did not disappoint. It was "dumpling happy hour" when we arrived. This might be my new favorite hour of the day! Service was great! The servers were attentive, happy to answer questions, make recommendations, and definitely did not steer us wrong. In the pic, bottom left is a savory-umami, chilled mushroom salad--which I loved, but completely understand might not be for everyone. Bottom right are beef dumplings. Top right are chicken dumplings. Top left are shrimp dumplings. Each with their own unique dipping sauce (underneath). Soooooo delicious! In the background are the crispy chicken spring rolls with a wasabi dipping sauce--also very good. Not pictured: coconut custard, which we added to-go so we could enjoy later. Fully expect the custard to be every bit as much of a treat as the rest of our meal. read more

Chiko - Crispy chicken spring rolls, chilled mushroom salad, beef, chicken, & shrimp dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite food are dumplings. After a meeting in Dupont Circle I yelped dumpling near me and Chiko came up. 4.5 stars and I was on my way. I arrived at 2:40, 20 minutes before Happy hour. They had a special happy hour dumpling, garlic chicken in peanut sauce. I asked if they were available outside happy hour and they were not. They said, if you wait, he is prepping now. At 3:05 a nice gentleman came over to take my order, even though you order at the register. How kind! I ordered the spicy cucumbers, the shrimp dumplings and the happy hour chicken. Wow! The cucumbers arrived first. So fresh with fresh cilantro, but they had more than just a kick! But delicious. Next came the mushroom dumplings that were so good! In a light chili oil. The waiter said I would love the chicken better. And I did! Juicy, topped with crushed peanuts and sauce. I ate them all, and could have licked the bowl! The best part, I ordered 3 more orders to go, and they were so kind . Fresh, creative, home made goodness with a staff that are friendly and kind! While I live in Boston, this will be on my best in DC list. Thank you Chiko! read more