Very delicious almond shrimp! The service was excellent …read more We did make a reservation though! The egg rolls were vegetable, The presentation of the dishes was exquisite! It is very pretty with class ! They have cloth napkins. There is are beautiful booth wall designs. Parking is fine. They have huge Roosevelt parking. They serve beer and wine! The next time I will ask for tea! We bought almond cookies for later

Tofu was not crispy $28 big portion sauce was ok. But the veggies were fresh…read more Sweet n sour shrimp delicious crispy great sauce $28 okay portion. Both come with white rice. My order came with a barely full container of old super overcooked rice that definitely wasn't made well. One big clump I will come back because it wasn't awful and I'd order other stuff bc of the potential. Definitely pricier

Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

Excellent service, good food. Clean facilities. Fast food delivery. Sweet and sour pork was…read moreperfectly prepped. Very reasonable price.

Always amazing food Love it here…read more. My new favorite Best Chinese food in San Marcos

Always friendliest service…read more Pho hit the spot today. The sever was talking loudly (Vietnamese) into the kitchen window then paused shortly and looked back in the window and yells "to go!" I laughed at that one. Good crowd in this Sunday lunch. CritDicks

This is such a great, authentic Vietnamese spot in North County--definitely a go-to for our family…read more What we love: * Outstanding service: We've visited three times over the past 16 months, and they actually remember us each time. They even give my kids lollipops, which is such a thoughtful touch. * Kid-approved dishes: My (picky) kiddo always orders egg fried rice at Vietnamese restaurants, and this is hands-down his favorite version. * Consistently good food: The vermicelli bowls always hit the spot, and the egg rolls are fresh with reliable quality every visit. * Crispy pork spring rolls: Super tasty, generously filled, and perfect for sharing. The peanut sauce that comes with them is especially delicious. Overall - great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere make this place stand out. We'll keep coming back!

I ordered the sesame chicken lunch special and added a crab rangoon and iced tea. My order was…read moreready on time, super fresh, and was delicious! The two men working up front were efficient and friendly. I'll be back.

SO GOOD. 10/10 food - so delicious, everything was perfectly cooked, tasted incredible and HUGE…read moreportions. 100/10 service!! they were literally running to make sure everyone got their items as fast as humanly possible. inside was pristine, clean, packed, but spacious. literally blown away by this random find! had another chinese spot i have been going to for 25 years, and this just beat it. will 100% come again and again.

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.

Highly recommend!!!…read more We left no crumbs. The food was fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki came out sizzling hot, we love it when food comes out hot! The crunch shrimp roll was fresh and delicious. We asked for the vegetable potstickers fried rather than steamed, super delicious! Our kids loved the character bao buns with chocolate inside. The atmosphere was relaxing but not too quiet. They played rnb music inside that we could hear from the outdoor patio. Service was professional and attentive. We will be returning!

Was here a few weeks ago and my husband ate at the restaurant and got a few things to-go for us at…read morehome. The order was completely incorrect. I ordered the garden ramen noodles and I got a chicken ramen instead, wrong broth and everything, and the other ramen had tofu in it when we asked not to, and a few other things that were incorrect. The kaarage chicken they gave us were 3 small pieces, not a full order like we asked. My husband called and told them that they got the order wrong, the person on the line said to call tomorrow to get the charges reverse by their manager, so my husband did that. It's been nearly 4 weeks, those charges are still not reversed, no refund like they claimed on the phone. We used to love coming to this place, but how sketchy they are with money grabbing and not refunding people is a new level of low.

Sooooo fast. Great lunch specials and they packed everything so nicely to go. And the restaurant…read morewas clean, spacious and calming to sit and wait for my food. Which wasn't got very long at all. Love the red chairs and watching the kitchen workers. JUST GO HERE.

Delicious Chinese food that is very flavorful, but doesn't make you feel sick afterwards with the…read moreamount of salt or MSG. We dined in for the lunch specials. Such a great deal. So much food. The service was EXCELLENT - quick service and we never had to ask for anything, he just came out with whatever we needed and even packed our food to go for us. This was our first time here and we will definitely be back.

Had a craving for dumplings, salt & pepper chicken wings and combination fried rice, so I ended up…read morehere! It satisfied my craving. Of course, portions are for sharing, and so if you're ordering for one, you will have leftovers. Lol! I couldn't just have one thing. They have alot of items on their menu so you can definitely keep going back without ordering the same thing again! Definite a place to check out if you're in the area.

I really enjoy the popcorn chicken here and have ordered it many times. Sometimes it can be a bit…read moresalty, but I always ask for less salt when ordering, and that helps. I usually get it to go since I don't have much time to sit and enjoy the food at the shop. The place is fairly spacious and has a Chinese-style atmosphere. Service is okay, some staff members are friendly and pleasant, while others are not very welcoming. Parking is spacious and easy, which is very convenient for customers. Ratings: * Food: 5/5 * Service: 3/5 * Ambiance: 3/5 * Parking: 5/5

This place is amazing. Such great food and service. Good location and had great Ambiance.read more

Food was very good service was not great, one of the servers was good but food came out veeeery…read moreslow, they prioritize mobile orders. Would go again great value and lots of good food and drink options.