Absolutely LOVED. The service, the ambiance and the food. Get the broccolini, just get it…read more Definitely coming here the next time I want some apps and a drink can't recommend enough

We ate dinner here for our friends bachelorette and Kate is the best server we've had. So many good…read morerecommendations, treated us the best and the sweetest girl ever. If you come by ask for Kate!! She's the best. Food and drinks both 10/10, will definitely be back.

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.

Found my new asian food spot. What a surprise. My colleague and I were in the mood for Chinese food…read moreand found this restaurant and thought we'd give it a try. Everything we ordered was awesome! Our server (who was super friendly) recommended the Shrimp & Pork Shumai for the appetizer. She also suggested the Thai drunken noodle. Oh man, this was one of the best drunken noodle I've ever had (w/chicken). My colleague ordered the Crispy Mandarin Chicken and he also said it was delicious. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes.

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.

Tasty food, excellent service, Thank you Kenneth for recommendations and great customer service!read more

Our food was so delightful. And we loved everything. My…read morefeiend had the flying pig and I had drunken noodles which were delish. Our waitress was so helpful and patiently described the menu items for us We loved little character based buns We'll definitely be back!

We went here for lunch and it was great!! The tom kha gai soup was one of the best I have ever…read morehad!! The garlic wings were unbelievable! Give this place a shot. You won't regret it!!

I am not sure even this place has so many starts. I get that we came on a busy night so the wait…read morewas expected and we planned for it. We looked at the menu while waiting so we knew what we wanted to order, food and drinks. Once seated, our server went to get us waters. We told them that we were ready to order. He said he'd be right back. So then we wait again. 5mins go by, 10 mins go by. We tried to flag him down but he was busy with other tables. When he came back, he took our drink order and ran off again. We were upset at this point because we told him as we were sitting down that we ready to order. We tried to flag another server and noticed that there were only 3 servers for the entire restaurant. 45 mins in we finally got to place our order. I was really turned off by the service. Their food is good but the service is just awful. Maybe they ought to hire more help.

Temaki Bar is easily one of my favorite sushi spots in North County. I've been to quite a few sushi…read morerestaurants around San Diego, and this is definitely one I would come back to. The Super Ninja Bunny Roll was the standout for me -- 10/10. It's not only really cool looking, but genuinely one of the best pieces of sushi I've had. There is an upcharge for it, but I thought it was absolutely worth it. The seared salmon was also excellent, 9/10. Seared salmon is usually my go-to, and Temaki Bar does it really well. The bang bang shrimp was probably my least favorite. I'd give it a 7/10. It was okay, but I'm not usually a big fan of bang bang shrimp at restaurants, and I thought the portion was a little small for the price. Overall, I really enjoy Temaki Bar and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for good sushi in Encinitas. The Super Ninja Bunny Roll alone is worth trying!

The food here was amazing!! Came here with my boyfriend and sat at the bar which was a cool…read moreexperience. It's so cool to watch them make it fresh. Everything chef Gio recommended was so good! All the online menu pictures you see look just like what you get. We started with the salmon specialty which was the perfect sweet and salty combination. Then we had tuna nigiri that was great and my favorite the hamachi specialty which I thought was so unique and delicious! We also had some yellowtail hand rolls. I've never had a hand roll before and wow! We ended up ordering more they were so good. We had the Southtown roll which I thought was great and not too spicy (I took off the jalapeño and gave it to my boyfriend). We also had what I believe was yellowtail sashimi which also was great and not too spicy. Everything was super fresh and every employee was so nice. This place is all my boyfriend and I have been talking about the past 2 days. I cannot wait to go back!

Cherry Blossom owners are very hard working people. They are both the cook and the hostess! Wow!!…read moreFriday nights are quiet. Ambiance is clean and decor is bright and pleasant. Food was nice and portions are on the smaller size. Signature iconic Tea Leaf Salad, WANGS, and Veggie roll (fried).

After wanting to come here for a while I get here and It's closed turning into a sushi place!…read moreCalled first no answer! What a BUST!

Jose, the manager, went above & beyond! He truly cares about their customers and I appreciate that…read more Not a lot of places any more that really care and go beyond. The food is really good and it's a go-to for me/us. And the pricing is very reasonable! Highly recommend.

I came here because of the great reviews and its a place that always seems busy and popular. When I…read morewalked in I saw couples, families with kids, etc. I got really excited because it was a weeknight and I thought if a place like this is packed on a weeknight it has to be good. It's a big open restaurant but it has a nice clean vibe and it was perfect space for a date night out. But I'm so sad to note that I wasn't very impressed by the sushi. The fish felt really dry and not very flavorful at all. I got a salmon roll and a spicy tuna and both were underwhelming. The garlic edamame was also too sweet for the taste not the flavor to be expected which bummed me out. Maybe it was just an off night for the restaurant? I'm not sure but I think I'll opt for a different sushi place next time.

I loved the food. It was soooooooo good. My family and I downed everything, so we didn't need to…read moreuse any to go boxes. A staff member interacted with us at our table. We had a really good time there! Standouts: beef noodle soup, Shanghai style fried noodles, spicy beef and tofu noodle soup, onion pancakes

I placed an online order for delivery to our hotel since it was late and I was craving Dim Sum!…read moreThe restaurant has authentic Shanghai style dishes including Dim Sum, various types of soups, pancakes, fried noodles, noodle soup, fried rice, appetizers and more. We ordered the following: - Shanghai Xiao Long Bao 5/5 - Shangahai Grilled Pork Bun 5/5 - Green Onion pancakes 4/5 - Shanghai pork potstickers 5/5 The food was delicious, Xiao Long Bao and Pork Potstickers were flavorful and juicy. The grillef pork bun was savory, loaded with rich and juicy pork filling. The bun itself was soft and fluffy. Green onions pancakes were okay but not flaky. The service was fast. Everything was wrapped well. Definitely, I will dine in next time.

There's a reason this longtime Encinitas favorite has stuck around…read more The sushi and fish are consistently fresh, portions are GENEROUS (VERY!!), and the menu has a great mix of traditional favorites and creative specialty rolls. Service is always friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel like part of the neighborhood. The atmosphere is relaxed, lively, and family friendly, making it just as good for a casual dinner as a night out. A true small-business staple in the Encinitas community and still the go-to sushi spot for my family and I.

The lunch deals here are crazy! We got 2 LARGE rolls + miso soup + salad for $19…read more I got the: - spider roll (6/10): we both got the spider roll but felt like there was very little soft shell crab and more batter - crunchy roll + fish on top (7/10): I tried the fish itself and it was decent nothing special I would come again for the value because you cannot find all of that food for less than $20 in this economy but if you're looking for amazing quality then this might not be the place. Service was 10/10!