Very beautiful restaurant, amazing food, and the best servers imaginable, especially Josephread more

Been wanting to try their AYCE! We came shortly after opening on a Sunday and were seated promptly…read more It's not super big inside so it fills up fast and there can be a line. Each person can order 2 dishes each round and our group of 3 stopped after a few rounds lol. Portions were full size so we were stuffed! Unlimited drinks which include brown sugar boba milk tea and self serve ice cream. -Veggie egg rolls (5/5): delicious and crispy! The veggie filling was good -Shrimp dumplings (4/5): decent and juicy shrimp filling -Pork XLB soup dumplings (4.5/5): juicy pork filling, broth was good and flavorful -Pork chop scallion oil noodle (5/5): crispy and juicy pork chop, noodles were nicely chewy and flavorful and not too salty -Beef wonton w/ chili sauce (2/5): not very flavorful and only spicy -Garlic butter edamame (5/5): delicious garlic butter seasoning, our group loved this -Cucumber salad (2/5): just alright and a little sour, cucumber was crunchy -Beef potstickers (4/5): filled with juicy meat, nicely crispy on the bottom -Chinese churro (5/5): delicious, crispy and not too sweet! This was my first time eating a Chinese donut (youtiao) with powdered sugar and it was amazing -Custard bun (4/5): pillowy soft and moist with a generous amount of custard filling, not too sweet -Brown sugar boba milk tea (2.5/5): a bit too sweet for me and boba was pretty soft Service was friendly and checked on us often. The food does take a little while to come out but everything came out fresh and hot. Modern and clean interior. A solid spot for Chinese AYCE!

for nearly two years, Scout, my orange, husky-looking mut and I have been driving by their…read morenow-shuttered Encinitas location four times a week after playdates at Power Lines Dog Park. every time we do, I think "we gotta back there for another visit." pretty sure CHIKO has aged out of my draft queue. now that I've finally gotten around to finishing the review, they've been closed for months. in the draft, I suggested CHIKO might not be a destination restaurant, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, it's definitely a place worth stopping by for eats. if you wait long enough, like I did, the nearest ones are in the DC area and probably not worth a cross-country trip. sad.

Post-mortem... I was sad to hear that CHIKO permanently closed their doors at the end of last year…read more It's rare for an East Coast based Asian chain restaurant to migrate to California, but that was what CHIKO did. As noted by its name, this place served a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisines. Their Encinitas location took over what used to be a roadside diner along N Coast Hwy 101. The seating capacity was less than 40 people which included a few high-top counter spots. At my last visit, I came for a late dinner before their closing time. A large menu was posted on the wall behind the service counter that listed about two dozen food offerings. The items seemed to be comfort food like pot stickers, spring rolls, fried rice, and chicken wings but flavored with unique combinations of seasonings and spices. I started my meal with the Marinated Beef Tri-Tip Skewers which came as a set of three and a Chinese mustard for dipping. The meat was very tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry which the cashier said was medium spicy. After tasting a couple of bites of the noodles from the serving bowl, I agreed that the heat level was moderate, even for my palate. I thought the portion size should have been more for the price. That was my main criticism for both items, otherwise the food was solid for an Asian fusion eatery.

Went for the first time with my boyfriend, such an awesome place! Our sever Jacob was extremely…read morefriendly, and the food was so delicious, we went back a second time less than a week later! 10/10 recommend :)

Joseph is the best employee ever he deserves the world and more. He's also tuff and let us know of…read moresome specials. Food was stellar. I'm coming back

Never buy chicken soup anywhere else. Homemade flour tortillas and the best chicken soup w chunks…read moreof avocado, their Cali burritos use potato instead of fries but are so good as well. Simple clean atmosphere but a local fav, if you're in from out of town come here for sure for the authentic SoCal experience. Tucked away near Mountain View, a local staple!

I have been going to Jorge's on and off for years since it is very close to my work. The soup, get…read morespicy, is excellent. The food quality is solid. I like their soup, rolled tacos and enchiladas best. Parking can be hard at peak times due to many other restaurants in the strip mall and every other business with a sign saying XYZ Parking only.

Places are big and chill. I gave 3 stars because my soup is luke warm or not even. Is like 3/10 for…read morethe temperature likewise. I like my soup to be hot at least warm. Not like boiling hot but it just "cold" for me and is on a cup for $8? I try the NEW salmon bowl. Supposedly come with the sauce which I don't know but they gave it to me once I finish my bowl and I don't really needed I guess. I can understand the customer service likewise but again it just the food itself and not that fresh, rice was cold as well and took longer to made. There is only 1 person working at that time I don't for the wait time it just the food taste for me. For one time try is ok I might give it a try again in the future. The thing I love for first time try here is the bread only. Is savory. They need to clean all the table and sanitize as well each time customer leave. I Will try again in the future.

It's a very attractive restaurant but we ordered our food to go. It was ready on time and we…read morereceived exactly what we ordered. The Santa Maria BBQ sandwich has good BBQ flavor, although it won't be winning any awards in any BBQ contests. It comes with bacon, cheese, slaw, and dressing. It's a solid choice. The Club sandwich is also very good. It comes turkey, bacon, avocado, cheese, and some various veggies. Both sandwiches came with a very nice and fresh side salad. The bread here is obviously made fresh. If you order on the app, first time users get a freshly-baked cookie. And that cookie is very good. Solid choice for very fresh sandwiches and an excellent cookie.

No trouble parking. Clean restaurant. Fun designs. Love the blue cows on the ceiling! Staff was…read morewelcoming and patient. Drinks are yummy and seen healthy so I appreciate that. My favorite is Get your Greens. I think that's the name. There's a jugo verde I'd get in Mexico City that it reminds me of. So great to find it here. Chimichurri steak n bacon is always a win super on point sandwich. Not a fan of the abundance of oil but I get it, It's chimichurri. Peruvian Steak was ok, my Peruvian husband just said it was ok. Not anything he'd recognized as Peruvian. Avocado and quinoa super ensalada is the bomb! I get it with ceaser dressing on the side. Love that salad. Bathrooms clean, oddly long lol. Enjoy the cows above you if there's a wait lol.

I always can count on Mendocino Farms when I want to eat fresssh flavorful healthy food. That's my…read moredefinite go-to spot to eat happy! I just have to keep in mind that certain items on the menu may phase out like my Pink Lady Beets Salad which I was disappointed when I heard it was no longer on the menu. Anyway, the atmosphere inside is usually very relaxed with a beachy vibe. Importantly, the staff are very friendly and efficient... always providing consistently quick service. I have a positive experience whenever I'm there. The Yelp Community should also make this location a go-to spot to eat happy!!

Plumeria on 101 was amazing! I recently tried the Plumeria in University Heights, so I was excited…read moreto try the one here in Encinitas. Needless to say, this one was just as great. Food: I ordered the Panang curry with boiled tofu, and it was so flavorful, warm, and comforting. It was a bit too spicy for me (I should have asked for an adjustment), but I definitely recommend. My friend and I shared the spring rolls (the peanut sauce was warm and very flavorful) and the mango sticky rice (one of the best I have - sweet and salty, creamy). Service/Ambiance: My friend and I went when it was a little less busy and it was raining outside, so we were able to sit inside! Service was great - very kind, attentive staff. And the inside of this place has very cool decor - great ambiance! Vegan: Overall, this was a great place for vegans/vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They had mock meats for meat eaters and those who are curious to try, but also had options for extra veggies, tofu, and chickpeas/beans. Will definitely bring my vegan/vegetarian friends here. Excited to come back and try different dishes!

Changing star rating after server/kitchen error. Order vegan veg tofu "flower cups" , 1st item on…read moretop of menu but they served the "tuna flower cups" version. They looked and smelled very fishy, too tuna fish-like for us. Complained to server and pointed out several times on menu what I ordered and the difference between the two. It was as if they were trying to convince me they were the same, seemed like they didn't want to go the trouble of remaking them, but did after I insisted. Much better. Also mentioned we were there for a birthday but they did nothing special food-wise, no embellishment to plate nor complementary dessert for birthday person which was a bit disappointing considering many places do.

My wife is Filipina and wanted to surprise her with authentic Filipino food…read more Wow , wow and wow . I am a chef for over 25 years and the food was so good . I am not crazy on reviews usually but I had too , as the flavors brought her back to Manila and me too , we went in vacation not to long agoz Salamat po Maria and the family. We will definitely come back !!!!! Lechon, pancit, sinigang , lumpia, all was amazing and can't wait to try all items in the menu !!!!

Best Filipino food in North County and the service is very friendly…read more Very cozy home like feel to the dining room. If you're in the area, check them out... their chicharon sings while on the plate.

Great food and service! Highly recommended! Both meat and vegetarian options available.read more

Hair. Not the first time I've hair black hair in my food. Unfortunately as this is the second…read moretime, I will not return.

What a great place. I walked from my hotel and it was about a 10 min stroll. I was craving some…read moreAsian food and this is a small quaint place. The food was awesome and so was the service! I had the chili pork dumplings and Mongolian beef. It all came out freshly made and super hot. She recommended the chili pork dumplings and they were fire!! So good. The flavor, spice, and sauce were on point. I would have 5 orders of these. I forgot the pic but I had the Mongolian beef lunch deal and it was also great. Portion was good the flavor was on point, not too much sauce, great spices, The service was quick, the two ladies were so nice and respectful and funny. Great time and meal before I headed out.

I got food to go. We got an appetizer, Hong Kong BBQ pork bun, which neither of us liked. It is a…read morefluffy soft bun filled with pork. We ordered a Pad Thai Shrimp and Thai Drunken combo- beef, chicken and shrimp. These dishes were good. I liked the flavors of the Thai Drunken combo. My boyfriend ate his whole dish, the Pad Thai shrimp, so I didn't get a taste. He said we probably won't order from them again, but it is close by and it tasted good. The staff was friendly and quick. The guy after me asked for hot sauces. So then I knew to ask for them. They didn't offer, but once I asked, they gave them to me.