What an amazing atmosphere--fun yet elegant. The chairs are incredibly comfortable, and everything is spotless (I always check the bathroom first--if that's clean, you know the rest is too!). The staff is friendly, respectful, and welcoming, and Sofi, the owner, is especially kind and helpful. We started with the chana chaat, which was absolutely delicious. For our mains, we had the chicken curry and lamb curry--both were spectacular, served with rice and roti. Everything was cooked to perfection. Huge thank you to Sofi and the staff for such a wonderful lunch. I'll definitely be back! read more

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My friends and I spent an enjoyable and delicious lunch at Sofi'z yesterday. We were able to get our favorite window table with the hot pink comfy chairs. Sofi is a treasure herself. She is witty and entertaining and obviously is the heartbeat of this establishment. She answered our many questions about the food and helped guide us to our different choices. It did take a while for the food to arrive, but that was because she warned us that one dish would take 15 minutes to prepare. This allowed us to have a leisurely and social lunch, which is something many restaurants don't encourage. read more

I did not personally eat here but sent my friends that are temporarily in Chico caring for their Parents on a MYSTERY food adventure. I know they love food from all over the world and found your restaurant thru the TooGoodToGO app! I was definitely projecting my own cravings , your food sounded amazing , but wanted them to have a little fun & adventure. Thankfully they were up to it! Thanks to technology, they came to your lovely establishment yesterday! They LOVED IT! I even got a text from the husband. They were so happy to have a new place to eat while in Chico! It warmed my heart to get photos of the food and reading their happiness thru the text messages. So I thank you for providing my dearest friends , who are caregiving for parents , a wonderful break from the caregiving duties at hand. It was just what they needed and they LOVED the food- samosa, 2 curies and fabulous rice! I would recommend your restaurant, dine in or dine out & you won't be disappointed especially if you're craving culturally rich food ! You will be in for a treat!!! I can do this without actually eating here because I am out of town BUT I saw the photos of the food from my friends and their enthusiasm for good food to eat in Chico! When I sent them there it was to get an honest review - was it a bit or miss- IT WAS A HIT! So thank you again for making my friends happy and so thr same for me on a whim to send them on a mystery adventure at Sofi'z!!!! read more

I absolutely adore Sofi, I love that she is there all the time, she is so sweet and hospitable. I feel like I am coming into her home when I go to Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar. She is incredibly thorough in explaining menu items. The food is incredible, I have had their specials during holidays (Valentines Day), I have also had their menu items (lamb palak & goat curry, with the naan). I will absolutely be coming back to try more of their menu. And let me add, the decor is such a vibe. Thank you Sofi! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Seating & decor - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

You must come eat here! I am a total foodie & tonight was one of the very best meals I've ever had in Chico (born & raised local). The ambiance is unique & inviting. The service impeccable. Sofi is very helpful in helping you choose your dishes if you're unfamiliar with the food. I didn't take any pictures but we had the tandoori chicken (call & order ahead if you're strapped for time - it takes 35 min to cook) which came with grilled veggies & saffron rice, & the boneless lamb curry with saffron rice & samosas for an appetizer. It all comes with the most delicious sauces on the side - plum & a spicy mint sauce. And there was a yummy cucumber salad too (not sure which meal it came with). OUTSTANDING! It was just my husband & I & we have 2 little containers of leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Chefs kiss! read more

Oh my! We were overwhelmed at how delicious everything was here! The owner is so friendly and fun and really helped up feel right at home while also being transported to another continent of flavor We are 100% coming back and can't wait to try every single thing in the menu. Our new favorite in Chico! Not to mention the doctor is adorable and the service is next level read more

Wanted to find a nice place for Sunday dinner. I was so happy we went here. Fun decorations, really kind, helpful staff and the food is phenomenal. Our friend ordered sofas, the saffron rice has a delicate flavor. We ordered three main dishes one was mixed vegetables. the other was yogurt chicken, and then chicken marsala. All had unique excellent flavors. read more

Amazing butter chicken, it came with rice. I also got garlic naan. The rice was surprisingly better than the naan, with aromic spices. The naan was a little more soggy, but maybe that's because I got it for to-go. My main gripe was the mango lassi. I've had mango lassi before but this one was way to sweet. Made me cough on the first sip type sweet. I did not like it. 7 dollars for a mango lassi i couldn't even drink is insane. The portion for the lassi was big but small to go sizes for the butter chicken and rice (21 bucks). Service and ambience is amazing. I might come again, but no more lassis for me. read more

Ordered off of Too Good to Go (app to combat food waste) and received a surprise bag, im not entirely sure what i was given but it was delicious, the staff and (im assuming the owner) were all extremely nice! read more

You have to come and see the interior of this place it is absolutely adorable. Miss Sophie, the owner is an absolute delight. We loved chatting with her. We ordered the Lamb Shank, Chicken Tali, and the Goat Biryani and everything was amazing!! Please come and say hi to Sofie and grab a bite. read more

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I've been to many Pakistan/Indian restaurants, and Sofi'z was fantastically good, very fresh, full of flavor, and great atmosphere. Sofi who served us was great fun and kept us entertained while taking our order. If I'm in the Chico area, I'll definitely pay Sofi'z another visit. read more

What can I say? Outstanding. Love this place. It is beautiful and delicious. . We got shrimp, char grilled chicken wings, butter chicken and saag. We got sides of tamarind sauce, cilantro sauces and plum sauce, which are all made in house. The sauces were exceptional, and is worth driving out to Chico to get a taste of these sauces. I really enjoyed the grilled chicken, butter chicken and saag are all made in a Pakistani tradition. So flavorful and different from any other restaurant in the Chico area! . The restaurant is quite beautiful. One thing I adore is that each table has a purse stool that looks like a foot stool. Yes, your purse has its own chair! You don't have to put your purse on the floor nor table top. I have only experienced this purse luxury once at a very expensive 5-star restaurant in NYC. This delightful restaurant experience feels like a luxury 5-star NYC restaurant, but at Chico location and prices. . Sofia is the owner of Sofi'z and she is the restaurant host and chef you want every time you dine out. Sofia is friendly and looking out for your every dining need. Sofia has designed and decorated a lovely restaurant that fits her style. I also suggest women to go check out the ladies room, which makes you feel like a million bucks. I won't give away the beauty of the bathroom, and you will have to go wash your hands for yourself. It is delightful! . I can't wait for my next trip to Chico and dine at Sofi'z again. read more

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Oh my gosh, how have I not been here?! The food is amazing, so many delicious spices, combinations and choices. Shared and enjoyed the lamb, goat and vegetables. Owner is personable and attentive, sharing with us spice details. Will definitely return many times to try more meals. read more

Best food , great ambiance , nicest host owner u can wish for in a restaurant I am from Pakistan and just love being able to get authentic Pakistani food read more

My husband enjoyed a wonderful meal last night to celebrate our anniversary. Sofie and her crew are exceptionally hospitable. We feel as if we are dining with an old friend. Again our curry dishes were so tasty. But we also tried a new (to us) appetizer that we highly recommend. The Gai Gabaa are crispy hollow bread spheres which you fill with a chick pea and onions etc. type relish and dip in a lovely sauce before eating. We loved them. Sorry my picture doesn't do them more justice - we already ate several before this picture was taken! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Gai Gabaa - appetizer - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

We ate at Sofi'z for the first time tonight, and it was AMAZING! I was too excited to take pictures of our entrees, but we got: masala chai, chicken biryani, Chana gohst, regular and garlic Naan, shahi kheer, and rasgulla. There was plenty of food, and my husband and I typically bring home leftovers, but the food was so good all that was left for us to take home was two pieces of naan. Sofi, the owner, is the sweetest and she went around to every table to talk with customers and make sure they had everything they needed. I am VERY pregnant, and she brought a cookie "for baby" with my masala chai and sent us home with a little gift. They are also training a new employee who is deaf and it was so nice to see Sofi's interest in learning ASL; my husband and I are both speech therapists and had a long conversation with Sofi, her new employee, and his brother who interpreted for us. The ambience is beautiful, too! Definitely an Instagramable place, with lots of pretty pink flowers and upholstered seating. Sofi clearly puts so much love and care into this restaurant, and we will definitely be back with baby! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Shahi Kheer and Rasgulla, both about $6 - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

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We loved this place during our trip to Chico. The ambience is wonderful and the seating and decor is fantastic. Staff is courteous and food is good. The owner Sofi was very warm and friendly. She interacted with my 3-year old very pleasantly and also went out of her way and made a special birthday celebration for her with a cake and a thoughtful gift. It wasn't even my child's birthday but she was definitely happy and enthusiastic about all the gifts and candy she got from Ms Sofi. It is gestured life these which make people customers for life and we will definitely visit them back again when we visit Chico. read more

The service and ambiance was okay. I think the food was not good and really tainted the whole visit to Chico. The channa chat was mostly rajma and it didn't have much flavor besides the the sauce they use over it (there's no chaat seasonings at all in it). The fish pakora doesn't seem authentic (the batter wasn't crispy or flavored like it could have been) and the chicken tandoori smelled/tasted like it was on the verge of becoming spoiled (had to throw out the rest of it the next day cause it was spoiled and i could barely stomach it the day before). The only good part the meal was the lamb kebob. I feel like I wasted my money coming here :( . I had a lot of high hopes too read more

Family was out and about in Chico and ordered some takeout from Sofi'z. Putting the phone order in was super easy. Customer service was very good over the phone. We got some different chicken and rice dishes and all of them were super tasty. When picking up the food the decor and ambiance was incredible. What a great vibe in the restaurant. All of the food was superb and we would highly recommend this place for anyone in Chico. read more

While in Chico for a show, my dad and I made our way to Sofi'z kitchen and bar for a bite to eat beforehand. We were promptly and warmly greeted by Sofi herself. The ambience and decor in the restaurant is totally funky and fun and I absolutely loved every minute of it. To start, we ordered two samosas that had a wonderful level of spice to them. For our meal, we decided to share some palak paneer, chicken tikka boti, lamb kebab curry, garlic naan, and jasmine rice. The depth of flavor in each of the dishes was phenomenal and you can tell that they truly take the time to ensure that each and every dish is perfect. The food was so comforting and filling. If you find yourself in the downtown Chico area, I would highly, highly recommend coming to check this place out. read more

Called for take-out and was told it would take 25 minutes. Waited at restaurant for more than hour. The food was awful and greasy. Butter chicken was watered down. Nan was greasy and not good at all. Will not be returning. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Water butter chicken. - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

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Food, Service, Ambiance are all STELLAR! It's been several months since I've been here, and I've been meaning to write a review. First, Chico, CA is a really cute town, definitely go! Second, the food at Sofi'z was literally incredible, and the owner was amazing! She chatted to us for a bit too. Loved her! Loved the restaurant! Patrons need to check out her restrooms, seriously they are great! Anyway, the food was INCREDIBLE, and if you live in Chico, you must go here, if you're passing through, you must eat here. And the owner is amazing! read more

TLDR: Amazing, will be back. Don't miss it. Stopped in after seeing the reviews and having a recommendation from family that lives in Chico. This place is excellent, and Sofi is such a sweet and thoughtful person to meet. She greeted us and answered all our questions before we sat down (due to diet restrictions). Love how this place doesn't add sugar to their dishes. Everything we ordered was 5 stars. The Qurma (goat curry), Royal Palak, and sauteed vegetables (asked for since we were currently avoiding carbs) were savory and so delicious. The Masala tea was great too. The Qurma was especially exceptional, and the sauce matched well with the Royal Palak. You can tell there is a lot of love and thought put into this place. The seats by the windows were so comfortable. We initially walked right by, realized our misstep, and turned around. The inside decor seen from the window didn't match what I was expecting, but is lovely nonetheless. The interior reminded me of Valentine's Day with all the hearts. A great place for a date. If I lived in Chico I'd probably eat here once a week. Definitely will be back and wish them great success. Best Pakistani food I've had in CA, hands down. read more

While strolling downtown Chico looking to get some tasty food we decided to give Sofi'z a try. The seating was carefully curated to feel welcoming and the chairs were comfortable. We were greeted by Sofi - the owner and she was a joy. She helped us review the menu to decide what to try. I loved the butter chicken and the mixed vegetables. We came back with other friends and ordered dishes I wouldn't typically try and I loved them all. 11/10 eat here. read more

If you are in Chino I highly recommend this restaurant. First walking in you will see a fun and bright restaurant. There are flowers on the wall as well as lots of paintings. The owner Sophiya loves cows do you will see some fun paintings. The womens restroom was so clean and decorated well. Sophia was our server. She was so friendly and you can tell that she takes pride in her restaurant. The food was amazing. So yummy. You can tell that there was effort put into. Sophia said that she uses recipes that were from her mother. Everything was spectacular. We were just visiting but if we were ever back we would definitely be back. Thank you Sofiya for such a wonderful dinner. There is definitely a reason for her high ratings. It's a must try if you are in Chico. read more

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Sofi was amazing. She was welcoming, personable and so informative. This was our first time dining her. We loved the decor. We enjoyed our chicken biryani, garlic naan, lamb chops, butter chicken and paya curry. Everything was flavorful. Sofi even brought over tiered stand with candies after our meal. We will definitely be back. They also offer a $10 lunch special to go for Chico students. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Chicken biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

The service was impeccable! Kind, informative and funny! Clean beautifully decorated, inviting, bathroom is beautiful! The food was delish! We will be back read more

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I was at this restaurant accidentally the customer service and warm welcome made me cozy . The food is good . Butter chicken Samosas too good. I would like to make a stop over next time to have a weekend dinner. read more

SoFi is excellent! Such personal care and service. We were told to take her recommendations. We did and it was awesome. We had the Kofta, the lamb Curry and vegetable curry. Everything was so good! I was expecting a boring ambiance but it was so comfortable. A bit pricy but maybe everything is getting that way. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is just amazing.. seriously, we are obsessed! I've never had a bad experience, both with take out and eating in... service is great, friendly and welcoming. If you're on the fence about trying .. just do it. It doesn't feel like you're in Chico- in the best way. Palak Paneer is phenomenal! read more

Delicious meal with an amazingly beautiful ambience! Perfect for date night or a lovely lunch out with the girls. Ambience: I've been into stunning cafes like this in other parts of the world but rarely do I find them in the states. The owners have taken the inside and made it come to life. Like something out of a fairy tale, the beautiful flowers, vines and colors teleport you out of Chico and into another world. This spot is worth coming if only for that! Food: was incredibly delicious as well though! The chicken tikka masala was wonderful. A bit more on the buttery side but a lot of places lean that way. I also appreciate the chicken in the masala was truly chicken tikka. I say this as I've gone to other places where they simply boiled chicken in masala sauce. Not the same so appreciate the effort and dedication to quality!! The garlic naan was cooked just right and the saffron rice was delicious. We also ordered the Emerald chicken tikka. For being cooked in jalapeño sauce it was not spicy believe it or not. Good overall though. Especially the veggies with it. Also well done on serving sizes! More generous than expected with the rice and naan. It's very appreciated and makes paying a little extra for other things all the more worth it. Service: Great. They saw to us right away. She let us know the emerald chicken would be a wait, so set the expectations perfectly and was sweet and attentive the rest of the meal. Loved our waitresses down to earth demeanor. Made us feel right at home. we could tell the gentleman bussing was just learning the ropes but wana give him kudos for doing a great job as well! There was lots of mess to pick up from several big parties there and he did amazing and I saw his attention to detail so bravo! Overall great experience. Will definitely be back read more

The service and atmosphere were wonderful. The lady working (I assume she's the owner) was very sweet and attentive. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. I will be back!! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Chicken Tikka Masala and Kofta Curry - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

Such a cute place to sit and converse with delicious food. Cool vibe and nicely decorated for cute photos ops. Sofi is personable and we highly recommend eating here. We also saw some amazing looking cocktails at the other tables while we were there. read more

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Came here craving curried potatoes and I got exactly what I wanted - even better!!! I ordered the Mango Lassi (scrumptious), one Samosa (freshly hot and delicious), Stuffed Paratha (potatoes and cheese), and the Mixed Vegetables. Everything was extremely well-prepared, with an array of flavors and all of it hit the spot. The spicy mint yogurt sauce was absolutely a treat. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Mango Lassi - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

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This place is amazing. The food is spectacular, the ambiance is so creative and beautiful, and the service is hands down the best I've ever had here in Chico (I've lived here 6 years now). 5 stars. Ten out of Ten. A great place for a casual meal or to celebrate a special event (I had my graduation day dinner here!) Make sure to chat with the owner, Sofia, she's very kind and funny and makes you feel very at home. She has been my server each time I've been so you'll likely meet her too. Cannot say enough good things about this place! I've of my favorite dishes is the Palak Paneer. I'll usually get that and a Butter Chicken if I'm there with others. read more

Stopped by Sofi'z for dinner while visiting Chico and thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish! The vegetable biryani was delicious and is both vegan & gluten free! Sofi took incredible care of us and I enjoyed getting to experience the recipes of her childhood. The pink decor was also a fun plus :) read more

Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar - Vegetable Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

The food and ambience were wonderful! If you love Indian food, definitely try this place!

This spot really surprised us. Absolutely fantastic presentation, flavor and overall value. This is something I would have expected in a larger city. It's going to be a fun menu to explore. The level of quality in the food and the portions are just right for taking home later (perfect midnight snack/next day lunch) If you don't appreciate Sofi'z I don't know if we can be friends. Speaking of, being friends and share. This place feels like going to a fun aunt's house. We'll be back for sure. read more

Every visit to Sofi'z kitchen has been nothing short of amazing. Whenever I'm in Chico or a friend is visiting from out of town, I always want to take them to Sofi'z. The food is delicious and Sofi has created such a great atmosphere. It's hard to pick a favorite dish, but trust and believe anything you order will be fantastic. read more