This was our first time, but not the last, for sure. The food is fresh, delicious and satisfying. Two sisters run this small, cozy restaurant and their story is amazing. Just ask them to tell you about it. The flavors are all unique and amazing. I could eat the rice pudding dessert for every meal. We'll definitely be back for more. Don't miss this little gem in Chico. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar - Rice pudding, rich and not too sweet. The ultimate comfort food. - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

I LOVED my experience at Sofi'z!! The restaurant was bright and cheerful. The ambiance was both easeful and spirited. The food was outstanding! Try the yogurt chicken, lentils, samosas, rice and carrot puddings. You won't regret it! And as if all this wasn't enough, Sofi herself was a pure delight. She was warm and funny. She made me and my colleague feel at home. I will definitely be back the next time in am in Chico!! read more

Delicious food, great veggie options, good portion sizes, amazing service, we'll be back !! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar - Vegetable biryani, Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani, Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

Sofi'z goal is to make all of her guests feel special and that she does!! We had the honor of celebrating our 10 year anniversary at Sofi'z in Chico. As always, the food, the ambiance, and the service never disappoint! Thank you for making us feel special! read more

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Everything about this experience was great. We ordered four entrees and they were all superb. Samosas were on point. Sofi was super welcoming and helpful. read more

Where to begin?! You MUST visit Sofi'z! We spent the weekend checking out Butte College and Chico State with our kids (17, 15, and 5). I'd read the reviews and love Pakistani food, so I knew that at some point we had to eat there. Our 5-year- old had been very... umm... 5 all day, so I was a bit nervous taking him to a sit down after the long weekend of waking and looking at buildings. From the minute we walked in, Sofi was warm and welcoming as if we were regulars. She quickly befriended our little one and from there, the entire experience became one we'll never forget. Somehow, we ended up celebrating our son's "early birthday" and he now has a "pet bird." Lol! We had nothing but smiles and laughter from our experience today... and I haven't even mentioned the food! My. Goodness. We told our daughter that she has to choose Chico just so we have an excuse to go back! Everything was so fresh and distinct in flavor. For our mains, we got butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. I don't know how many times I've ordered that combination at other restaurants and they come out tasting very similar. NOT the case at Sofi'z! They both were mouthwateringly delicious and had their own flavor, as if should be! The stuffed paradha and naan had my teens bartering to decide who got the last of it. For starters, we had samosas (best I've ever had) and Chana chaat with mint sauce (could eat it all day). The atmosphere, ambiance, hospitality, and quality of food will absolutely have my family visiting Sofi'z every opportunity we have. Thank you for an amazing ending to a big weekend for our family! read more

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Excellent food, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly owner. We thoroughly enjoyEd our dining experience. We will definitely be back!

We always have a wonderful time at Sophie's! The food is excellent, the service is warm and welcoming, and the woman who owns it is very kind and generous and always willing to start a wonderful conversation and get to know her guests! As a student living in Chico, I can confidently share that I will be coming back to Sophie's many times and bringing all of my friends! Perfect atmosphere for families, for a late night dinner call Mom or if you just want an authentic and home-cooked meal! read more

What an absolutely fabulous experience! We were visiting our daughter and her boyfriend for the weekend, and they were showing off the downtown area. My British husband was in the mood for a spicy lentil dish and my daughter had been wanting to try Sofi's for a while so we figured we'd order some food and take it home to eat. Nope. We walked in, and the smell was so absolutely divine that when Sofi herself told us to have a seat toward the back to look over the menu, we decided to eat in. Best. Decision. Ever. Sofi was kind and warm and so very welcoming. When we explained that I love the cuisine but can't handle heat anymore, she offered so many suggestions to help accommodate that. Everyone ordered something different - chicken palak paneer, malai boti, butter chicken, yogurt chicken (mine), and my husband's lentil/goat dish (we can't remember the name of it). Everything was absolutely delicious. I could not stop stealing bites from everybody else's dishes. We ordered rice for everyone, but for us, it was way too much. Incredibly generous portions. We ended up having two bags of food to bring home because we couldn't eat it all. Plus, Sofi had suggested the chana chaat (a bean salad starter) that had me going in for more and more. Seriously, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. We cannot wait to go back. Between the amazing food and the wonderful Sofi...I joked with my daughter that we need to move here just so I can come more often. We live in the Bay Area and honestly, this is undeniably the best Pakistani we've ever had. read more

My husband and I decided to visit Chico as we had never been there and decided to eat here after reading all the reviews and we were not disappointed at all. I am an Indian and normally don't pick Indian/Pakistani restaurants to eat at. Sofia's service was wonderful and food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the nargisi kofta curry, chicken tandoori, plain naan and garlic naan and everything was great. Not too spicy- just perfect. She also had a basket of toys and treats that kids can pick from. Very nice touch for families with kids. The ambiance is pretty and a little whimsical. Totally unexpected. Will definitely go there again. read more

Sofi welcomed us into her delightfully decorated restaurant; we had a delicious lamb shanks ant thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

Great food, but service was even better. Employees made sure my experience was good. Lamb shank was very tasty

Mid food, amazing ambiance but the flavors/dishes just don't make it worth it for me.

While searching on the web for "vegan restaurants open Christmas Day", we were delighted to discover this jewel of a place we had not yet discovered. Sofi, herself, treated us like royalty with her grace, courtesy, and impeccable manner . Her desire is that each guest feels as if they have come into her own home and seated at her dining table. Mission Accomplished! And the food? Oh how delicious, wonderfully seasoned, and prepared in ways that were new to us. The house decor is unusual and quite lovely! We were so happy to find this restaurant "jewel", and will certainly come back for more!! read more

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

The ambiance is amazing! Definitely feels like you are stepping into Sofi'z world. The food tastes excellent and strongly recommend the goat. There is a whole world of culture just inside for lunch or dinner. Strongly recommend a meal and culinary culture adventure! read more

Great food, the owner is an amazing cook and host. Clean and cute place. Flavors are amazing! read more

The owner of this restaurant was very welcoming and hospitable, but she needs to make sure all her employees are practicing health department guidelines regarding hand washing/personal grooming. My daughter and I both noticed the man who set up our table for service had long dirty fingernails. We later observed him in the kitchen preparing our meal. Not very appetizing, to say the least. read more

Ate lunch here today after wanting to try it for a while! Absolutely delicious meal, and Chef/owner Sofi was so friendly and funny and attentive. We got the kofta curry, palak gohst, and plain paratha. Big servings, very flavorful, and great price. Very comfortable seats and the vibe is so cute. Will definitely be returning! read more

Sofi'z is fabulous! Had Malai Boti and Chana Chaat salad both were delicious. The spices were really good. The Chana was refreshing and the grilled chicken in the Malai was devine. The atmosphere wonderful with nice decor and calming music. Sofi herself talked to us about the various dishes before we ordered. Everything is made fresh daily. read more

went to Sofi'z with my uncle and brother, and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I ordered the goat hoof paya curry, which was rich and flavorful--Sofi even gave me a great tip to soak the naan in the curry for the full experience. My brother got the ruby chicken, and my uncle had the butter chicken My brother casually asked if they had baklava, even though it wasn't on the menu, and Sofi surprised us by bringing some out! She even showed us two more off-menu desserts, and we ended up buying a portion of each. Sofi is not only a talented cook but also a really inspiring person. She's been in the U.S. just a few years, is studying at Butte College, and has plans to open a bakery and go to law school in the near future. Very cool and super welcoming read more

Can't say enough good things about this restaurant! Sofi is amazing - so warm & welcoming. And that's just the beginning. Food is over the top good: fresh, interesting flavors, obviously homemade, and made with lots of love. The dining room is cozy and relaxing. Sofi has put so much thought into every detail. Come try it! read more

Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar - Every meal ends with this fun treat tower:) - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

Again I stumbled upon Sofi'z while traveling for work. I could not be more pleased that I did. I love the vibe of this restaurant, happy and upbeat. Full of lights and bright colors. The lady that served me was beyond nice. Happy to explain all the dishes to me and give a little history. To start I ordered the Chana Chaat, "A traditional Pakistani dish served with sweet and tangy sauce." I was different but lovely. For my entree, I had Malai Boti, "Creamy tender chicken pieces marinated twice and grilled until golden brown." The chicken was tender and had an amazing flavor. read more

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The food was amazing, full of flavor and each dish was perfectly paired and the flavors complimented each other. The dishes were recommended by the owner, she took her time to make each customer feel like they were eating in their family's kitchen. The restaurant is decorated beautifully, and feels like it transports you to a mad hatter, Alice in wonderland, magical type of place. Check it out for yourself. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar - Delicious Palak paneer, garlic naan and vegetable rice - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

I rarely leave reviews, but Sofi'z was so wonderful that I couldn't bear the thought of not saying something. My husband is new to the area while he is in training, and we went into Sofi'z on a whim since many places were closed for the 4th of July. We were immediately greeted by Sofi--the owner, chef, and waitress of the restaurant--who sat us and told us how her restaurant came to be. She is so charming and lovely, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is a reflection of how special she is. We asked her to choose some of her favorite dishes for us, and after some questions, she put in some food. She preps everything herself in the morning and has a chef in the back to cook it when ordered. We ended up with an appetizer of the fish pakora, and it came with a side of mint yogurt sauce and mango chutney for dipping. The mix of spices and herbs was incredible, the breading was wonderfully crisp and flaky, and the mint sauce put it right over the top. For dinner, we had qurma curry (served with rice), malai boti, and garlic naan. The qurma curry was delicious, the meat tender, and made me wish I had more to take home. My husband was obsessed with the malai boti (heavy on garlic, which we absolutely love), and we both agreed we could eat this every day for the rest of our lives. Sofi'z is not a restaurant that makes recipes and has the line chefs make their best approximation of the dish with the instructions given. Sofi'z is like walking into Sofi'z own home and getting a meal she prepared specifically for you. She even gave us a slice of her birthday cake before we left. My husband and I will be back many, MANY times. Every time I come to visit, if I can help it! read more

The owner of the restaurant is the chef and she's amazing! The food is delicious and she added extra touches to the restaurant that are delicate and inviting. We look forward to visiting Chico and coming back to Sofi'z! read more

Great food and service. Will be back again for sure. Homemade chai tea and good mango lassi especially.

Amazing authenticity, and service! Owner is friendly, and stands behind her work. Highly recommend it if you like full flavored spicy food!

My daughter and I dined here recently and were personally waited on by Sofi, the owner of the restaurant, and a waiter. What a delight! She is so warm and friendly. She shared some of her personal life with us and wanted to get to know us too. The decor is very feminine with a lot of flowers about and the seating is cushy and inviting. My daughter wanted to try the butter chicken and I ordered the Qorma Curry on Sofi's recommendation. Both were delicious, as well as the garlic naan and a spicy bean and garbanzo salad we ordered. A word about the Qorma: the meat is goat and it was tender and incredible, so delicious . My spice meter is pretty tolerant so I would say it's a "medium." My daughter has a low tolerance so it was a bit hot for her but she said the flavor was good. A final note, along with our dinner Sofi brought me a glass of wine as a gift for taking up our time with conversation. Truly though, getting to know her made our experience that much more special. Thank you Sofi! read more

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The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Special thanks to Sofia! Definitely will be back! read more

I ate lunch at Sofi'z a couple of days ago. Sofi'z makes Pakistani food. My son and I had the lamb skewers. It was excellent food and service. It is a very nice restaurant. read more

The service and ambiance were great! It's a relaxing place to spend some time and the service was attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious and with the open kitchen we could see our dishes being prepared to order. read more

The food was absolutely amazing and what made it even better was the owner Sofi. She is very funny and sweet. She puts a lot of hard work into her restaurant and it shows. read more

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Loved Sofi'z. Sofi embodies everything good about small business, and her food is fabulous!

The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful. There was plenty of food and it was yummy. It was our anniversary and she played a sweet song and gave us a cute travel gift. I recommended it to my my sister who is a picky vegan. We will come back. read more

Wonderful delicious Pakistani food served by caring team. Large selection of food choices. My favorite was goat curry. Four of us went for dinner and although ghe kength of tie to get our food took longer than most restaurants we actually enjoyed it more. Overall a great new asset to Chico. read more

Sofi'z Kitchen & Bar - Inside. Unique seating. - Pakistani Near Me - Chico, California

Service and food were amazing!! The owner made some great recommendations and we loved them all.

Great place great food was amazing and the owner was a great person to meet. Definitely recommend dropping by.

On our most recent visit to Chico we had a chance to give Sofi'z Pakistani kitchen a try. Located right downtown, Sofi'z is a nicely decorated place with a cool vibe and excellent food. When we arrived we were greeted by the owner Sophia who not only told us about the menu but how the restaurant came to be. The menu covers the basics including butter chicken, channa , curries, paneer, tandoori and all the breads and sweets you would want. We ordered the channa curry, chicken biryani and butter chicken, paratha and naan for the three of us. While we waited we enjoyed a cup of chai masala that we sweetened to taste. The food itself was excellent. We really loved the Channa Curry and enjoyed both the Chicken Biryani and Butter Chicken. We finished our meal with Shahi Keer and Gujjar Ka Halwa- a carrot based sweet that was my personal favorite. Overall we really appreciated the quality of the food, the nice presentation and great service provided and highly recommend Sofi'z for folks that love Pakistani / Indian food and those looking for a new adventure right in the heart of Chico. read more

Great experience the moment we stepped in, to the time we said goodbye and shukriyaa. The ambience was cheerful and colorful like the chef and her dishes! Chef Sofi welcomed us, served us and proudly told us about every dish we ordered. From appetizer, to entree, to dessert - our taste buds and hunger were exceedingly satisfied! We ordered chana masala appetizer (served cold with perfect acidity), chicken biryani (generous chicken serving), goat paya (perfectly tender and broth was flavorful), saag paneer (yum), cheese paratha (filling and satisfying). She gave us homemade yogurt (fresh and generous portion). The best part were desserts: kheer and gulab jamun, both handmade! Must get!! We are advanced when it comes to Indian and Pakistani cuisine. This restaurant is the best we've encountered. If we didn't live 2 hours away, we'd be here once a week! read more

We had an amazing experience. My husband, his sister and I all went here after the Museum. There were so many lovely fun dishes to choose from. The owner was an absolute jewel. She came out and described all the different dishes, shared the back story of the restaurant, and talked about how she personally shops for and hand picks all of the ingredients on the menu. Her love of cooking and the welcoming atmosphere was what made it so enjoyable, not to mention the yummy food! I absolutely recommend this establishment. read more