CHIKO

Chiko is a nice little casual Asian restaurant located on Shirlington row VA. The place is kind of hidden amongst the other cluster of competing restaurants so it’s not easy to find. Luckily my homeboy and I stumbled upon this spot and really enjoyed it. If you’re looking for fine dining then this is not the place for you. It’s got a fun chill vibe, the food/drinks are in fact very tasty and the manager Jesus was very kind and accommodating as well. He made awesome recommendations for us to try on our first visit. I am looking forward to coming back to that location specifically.

Excellent service! The server helped us order our food and was very efficient and attentive. We ordered a numerous different plates to share. Pork & kimchi potsticker, garlic and shrimp dumpling, house fried rice, spicy ahi tuna tartare, wok blistered green beans, also the pineapple lime cooler. The food was very good, some dishes were on the sweeter side, but the rest of the plates were delicious! Food came out hot and fast, would come here again!

I got orange chicken to go ....no crisp, no salt...just osoggy orange peel also it looked like dog food, reference ic attached. The shrimp roll and brussels were good though, wish I had stopped there and saved my money

WOW! this place is yummy. Very clean and very prompt service. I came in before my show at the Signature. I ordered the Double Fried Chicken Wings, with spicy soy glaze, garlic shrimp dumplings, and the chilled mushroom salad. All were banging! But the wings? OMFG. The crisp? perfect. the meat was perfectly cooked. Not limp and undercooked and not dry and brittle just buttery soft and delectable. The dumplings had a nice shrimp inside with great flavor. I loved the presentation in the bowl where you could scoop them up into the sauce then into your mouth. The portion and size were very agreeable to me. the mushroom salad was very different to me. I have only had chilled mushroom in antipasto and enjoyed them. these were sliced like little flat rectangles. They were marinated in an interesting tasting sauce. The price was 30.00. Its Shirlington so I guess that's the going rate. I really didn't need all of the food I ordered but I am glad I tried a side and smaller plate instead of one main dish.

This is my third time visiting this location since they opened, and I must say, they never disappoint. The setup inside is fast casual and the staff are prompt and friendly. It's self-seating and you ordered online through a QR code - not sure if that's still the practice however since I ordered for pickup. My usual is the chicken spring rolls (they're SO GOOD) and the lamb braised noodles. The noodles are perfectly cooked and there's a generous portion of lamb and veggies. It's really enough for two people. Other reviews here complaining about small portions should dump the food into a plate to appreciate how much food is really there- the takeout containers are very deceiving. It's a little pricey, yes, but the quality of the food is great and it's very flavorful. Other things I've tried and liked include the banchan (especially the spicy veggies), green beans, brussel sprouts, and bulgogi with rice cakes. Everything is delicious. The sesame custard dessert is AMAZING. Absolutely worth a visit.

Didn't like the fushion flavors on the orange chicken. The relish was candied and just didn't blend for me. Didn't love the orange sauce either. Chicken was fried perfectly and I enjoyed the breading on it. Also tried the shrimp dumplings. They had a heavy black pepper taste... not appealing either. My date ordered the salmon mash and also disliked it. Sorry Chiko. The menu looked so interesting but the flavors just don't pull together for me.

I enjoyed the bulgolgi tots very much! Packs tons of flavor and good portion as well as the fried rice and the noodles is a great value for the price. The chicken sandwich was okay, wasn't very tender so a bit on the chewy side so not worth it to me. The decor of the place was lacking doesn't seem like a place I'd want to sit down in really. I'd still go back for the tots but only to go orders from here on out.

My boyfriend and I had dinner here last night and it was great. Nice outdoor seating for his puppy and friendly staff. Food - spicy snacks, sweet and spicy string beans, orange ish chicken was tasty due to controlling the sauce and dumplings were decent too. I would recommend this place. I would probably try a different entree if we went back again.

Really wanted to love Chiko after seeing the reviews, but while the food tasted great, the overall experience was just ok. There were 5 of us in the group and it's a small location that really isn't set up for that size group. You order individually at the counter and by the time the 5th person in our group got their food the first person had been done eating for quite some time. That being said if you're ordering out or eating in with just a couple people I imagine it would be great. I got potstickers and they were very tasty.

Chiko's is a Chinese Korean place but not really fusion just offering both. Not a lot of seating inside but the patio is nice. The people are helpful and the food is good.

If you're looking for something new, a fusion restaurant that combines Korean and Chinese flavors in a casual setting in Arlington is an excellent place to go. The chefs have done a great job of creating new dishes by blending two distinct flavors. The place is clean and tidy, making it a great option to enjoy a meal. This place is in the Village at Shirlington, where one can enjoy a good walk after satisfying food.

Pleasantly surprised with this place. Not much of a crowd on a Thursday night as many other restaurants seemed to be filled up. Dinner was very casual. I ordered the duck bibimbap which was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the Asian pear limeade which was really good. No problems here. Overall, a cool experience.

One of the BEST fusion restaurants out there with a twist. The flavor combinations dazzle the tastebuds. A muT-visit any time that I'm in town.

This place is down-to-earth. The waitress took my order promptly. She asked me what kind of alcohol I'd like in my Spiked Chiko Lemonade. I opted for tequila - boy is it tasty! I ordered the Lunch Box with a garlic shrimp dumpling and the orange-ish chicken. The chicken and sauce is absolutely delicious. The garlic shrimp dumplings are adorable - and the sauce, again, is tasty. The rice is perfectly sticky, so even mediocre chopsticks users can handle it! It's a bit pricey for lunch, at $19 (cocktail, $11, not included). I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes!

One of the best spots in Shirligton! CHIKO never disappoints, the food is always so tasty and flavorful! The Tots are a MUST! Creative menu and great atmosphere, you can't go wrong with dining here!

This little place is nice and cozy perfect for a casual date night. My husband and I went in for the dumplings and oh my! They are very flavorful and saucy yum yum go try them!!! The shrimp one was my favorite! Very fast service too which is good when you're hungry hehe

Really, really delicious. We stopped here for a quick dinner and loved everything we tried. The ingredients are fresh and well-cooked, the service is lightning-fast, the prices are reasonable, and the flavors are bold and memorable. If you do come here, definitely try the noodle dishes - they're particularly delicious!

This is my second time coming here and I loved it more this time. Ambiance: (4/5) It is nice that they have indoor and outdoor seating. The tables are a little tight so just keep that in mind. Price: (4/5) The prices are on par with the area. The dumpling happy hour is really nice. Food: (4/5) All the dumplings I've tried are amazing. They come with sauces or are sitting in chili oil. I like the chili oil a lot. It is not too spicy, so no worries there. The egg drop soup was amazing. The balance or sweet and spicy was perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the dumplings held up in the soup which was surprising. The orange ish chicken was okay. It was a bit dry even with the sauce that it came with. I think the chicken needs to be tossed in a sauce and then have another sauce on the side. Service: (4/5) Things come out fast and the people are nice. It does get a bit hectic when there are a couple parties seated at the same time since there is only one server. I think it is odd that you pay for your food with tip before you even start the meal. I think tip is based on service and should be calculated at the end. In conclusion, I recommend this place especially during dumpling happy hour!

Meet a cute boy while out. Discover he works at Chiko. Go to Chiko and order. Discover it is not the night he's working. Go back and order again. Discover he doesn't not work at that time either. Also discover the fried rice is the most amazing thing when you're kind of tipsy off another bar's happy hour. Go back and try again. Cute boy is still not on shift. But fried rice is available. Assume he has lied and fried rice is your life now. Remain happy single girl with more fried rice.

I love to get Chiko for some great takeout. Great small menu with really quality items. It is on the pricier side but really delicious food. Would recommend!

I am so glad that Chiko has been slowly expanding throughout the DMV area (and beyond). I don't know how they do it but the perfect combination of flavors that are savory/sweet/spicy just leaves you wanting more (though I'm sure the buttery taste I sense won't help the caloric intake). The smashed salmon is the dish I tried for the first time and I was surprised by how buttery and perfectly cooked the salmon was followed by a nice citric flavor to cut the taste. The service is excellent, the food is always solid, and I think ChiKO has built a solid reputation for itself with just darn good Asian food with a spunk.

These guys are on the pricier side. While portions are decent and the taste is phenomenal, the price is a bit steep for what you're getting, in my opinion. The overall cost of the meal plus tip was more than what I think this kind of restaurant would usually charge, especially with the independent customer nature of the place. (You seat yourself, scan a qr code to order, and check yourself out via the qr code as well. The serve brings your water, utensils, order, and refills water.) Basically, I'm docking a star for their price, otherwise this joint would be 5* in my book. This place also doesn't have much going for them in terms of decor and interior aesthetic, but I liked their DC light. What we got: Pork Belly Fried Rice - 5* this was so yummy! The pork belly was really good and I enjoyed the pumpkin (or maybe it was squash?) in the fried rice. Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry - 5* I'm not a mushroom fan and this dish didn't convert me to love mushrooms but I was able to eat a couple because the sauce was so great. The bulgogi had great flavour as well. I was a little disappointed with the size, especially compared to the size of the fried rice.

Chiko is a happy welcome to the area in Shirlington area! It's been hard to find tasty and reliable Asian food in the area. I've yet to dine inside their restaurant as I've always ordered it via DoorDash. Their food always comes super fresh and in great packaging. The amount of food is certainly enough to fill you up, but I think some of the ingredients make the price a little higher than your typical Asian bowl dish. I view it a little more upscale and not quite my homecooked authentic Asian food that I crave sometimes, but I know what I'm getting from this place when I choose to order from here. I always order the sweet potato noodles with bulgogi and it's always super fresh and tasty! I also get the crispy chicken spring rolls which are great! I look forward to trying out their dumpling happy hour soon.

Food was great service was great and the atmosphere was great! No complaints and will definitely eat here again and recommend to others!

So yummy! Awesome service, fresh and flavorful food. Garlic shrimp dumplings: 4/5 get them, sauce is perfect, texture light and super fresh. Only complaint is small portion Shrimp lo mein: 5/5 sooo good, chewy noodles, great sauce that wasn't super spicy but had a lot of flavor, this was my favorite Cumin lamb noodles: 2/5 I did not like this, but my friends did. So maybe it was just me but the sauce was to sweet for me. Cucumber salad : 4/5 amazing ,but tiny! Half a cado salad: 5/5 this was incredible - jicama was crunchy and the toasted almonds were so good in this salad, dressing was addicting . GET this!!! Soy glazed brisket: 3.5/5 this was so interesting to me, the brisket was good, and the egg added the perfect richness. Just didn't care for the pickled jalapeños , I would get them on the side. For dessert we had the sesame custard with sesame brittle and blueberry compote: 100000/5 I wanted to get another order that's how good it was . Get it.

Chiko has raised the bar for Asian food in Shirlington. If you know Chiko from DC, you'll be celebrating its arrival here. If you don't, then it's time to check out this casual Chinese-Korean fusion concept. If you (or somebody in your group) has found traditional Korean food to be little too inaccessible, spicy, or funky, then definitely give Chiko a try. They do am amazing job of integrating Korean flavors and techniques into otherwise mainstream rice and noodle dishes that can have a kick, but aren't defined by their heat level or pungency. If deep fried is your thing, there's plenty to enjoy here, but my advice is to explore the rich selection of bowls, and to ask to see the vegetarian menu, which inexplicably is not just a part of the regular menu. Vegetables get great respect here, from the super flavorful charred mushrooms that punch up the chattered green bean appetizer (a rich meal in itself), to the surprise appearance of butternut squash in the House Pork Belly Fried Rice. The Outdoor seating is great, as was the incredibly helpful and friendly server on our recent visit. Definitely my new #1 spot in Shirlington.

My husband and I each got a combo. He got the lamb stir fry with garlic shrimp dumplings and I got the smashed salmon with kimchi potstickers. Each combo was $20. Each dish had a very delicious and unique flavor. I really enjoy the sweet and savory delight of the lamb sit fry. The smashed salmon had plenty of veggies. I dI look forward to try their dumpling happy hour in the future to try the different flavors of dthey have.

I've been wanting to go to the dc location as I heard it's great. So thankful they finally added it to the shirlington area. I got the cumin lamb noodles and the flavors were out of this world. Great portion for the price. Wish the ambiance of this area was a bit better and of course wish the menu was bigger so there were more options.

I had pretty low expectations coming in. I got a nice table outside in Shirlington and the menu was QR code and order on your phone (keep in mind so you don't have a dead battery like my husband did!) We got the HH dumplings Veggie and Garlic Shrimp. Both came with 3 each and were amazing! We split 2 entrees: the salmon and brisket. Both were so incredible and more than enough food for the both of us. Even though we ordered everything via phone, the servers were friendly and accommodating. They refilled waters and checked in. HIGHLY recommend!

Came by for lunch. Fairly new restaurant around me (Shirlington). We heard good reviews and decided to give them a try. A smaller place to eat inside. There is some outdoor seating. We ordered the lunch combinations. Half-a-cado salad (amazing), smashed salmon (delicious). Also had the pork and kimchi pot stickers, orange-ish chi ken, and double-fried chicken wings (probably my favorite). We also had an order of crispy chicken spring rolls. They are huge but I did not think they had much flavor. The sauce that comes with spring rolls is delicious. Worked well with the rolls. Overall delicious food. Great service with friendly staff. The restaurant is a little on the smaller side but comfortable. Outside dining is available for people-watching. Solid food and service. We did pRk in a parking garage and walked to the restaurant. I will say it is kind of pricy.

I had heard about CHIKO opening a location in Shirlington for some time and I'm happy I got to finally try their food! CHIKO is a great fast causal establishment with Korean-Asian fusion foods. Bulgogi and tator tots? Sign me up now please! Their menu has quite some variety with wings, potstickers, noodle and rice bowls, and other Korean-inspired appetizers. We came here for a causal date night and ordered two of their lychee cocktails which were super tasty. We got the brisket rice cakes as the appetizer, and pork belly fried rice as well as brisket tator tots. We loved all of the dishes and the portions were pretty generous - we were able to have leftovers for the next day. I thought the prices were a little on the higher side ($14-18) for a fast causal place, but given the portion sizes it was worth it. Will definitely come back to try more items off their menu!

So happy they opened in sherlington near me. The lamb cumin noodle dish was fantastic. Its gone up in price $19 but totally worth it. It was a lot of food for me, so I brought it home, added more noodles & made 2 more meals. Staff was very kind, attentive and Refilled my water. Also checked to see if I needed anything. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

My boy friend just brought home dinner from Chiko and I have to immediately follow up with a review. The food was DELICIOUS! I mean some of the best I've ever had, super flavorful. We have the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry, Pork and Kimchi Potsticker and Kimchi on the side. Everything had a power punch of flavor, large servings and the potstickers (5) were large and delicious. National Kimchi Day selection did not disappoint!

Our fave place for food in Shirlington! A great spot to casually meet up with friends and family to grab delicious food and a beer. Their dumplings are the best!

Chiko never disappoints! I took advantage of a DC restaurant week menu with UberEats delivery. In this photo, I've captured pork and kimchi dumplings, steamed rice with furikake butter, and a special blueberry/lemon/sesame custard dessert. I saved the smashed salmon entree for the next day, but every bite was complex and flavorful. I am looking forward to trying brunch at Chiko in the near future.

Honestly I was craving Korean Fried and Chikos was close so i decided to try it out! I'm disappointed in the way the food was packaged. Korean Fried Chicken is supposed to be crispy, crunchy, flavorful. Unfortunately this chicken was soggy due to the lack of ventilation. The flavor profile of the chicken was also not there, it tasted like a panda express orange chicken sauce :/ The staff was really nice and friendly. If you're craving Korean fried chicken you're better off driving the few extra minutes to annandale. It could be different when fresh and sitting in the restaurant but due to the take out experience I don't think i'll be wanting to try again.

This place is lit. It's a nice cute spot for some decent Korean/chinese, def more of a Korean flare. They got soju! That's all that matters:) the dishes are good, they got some good apps w some good entrees, we went for the pork belly and brisket over rice entrees which I liked. They have a kids option which was good for us! HAhaa I love Shirlington, all kinds of great cuisine, this place is def worth checking out:)

Amazing flavors order the Chiko combo lunch of Cumin Lamb stir fry with the shrimp dumplings. Ooo boy it was good, nice change to the palette of eating of the Chinese spices. Just be aware for the people who have oily food sensitivity this may not be for you. My wife order the combo has well just with fried rice and that was tasteful as well. Will definitely come again to try other menu options. Oooo one last thing the double fried chicken wings chef kiss extra crispy, we did the dry rub.

Really good option in Shirlington. We ordered the beef and broccoli and Korean noodles and both were awesome - had a kick too! The food is certainly on the pricier side but can't complain about the quality. Will be returning for more!

Aesthetically and acoustically, this place needs work. The black and white paint stripes on the wall against yellow...not pleasing to the eye. The echo off hard floor in narrow building made it difficult to hear my dining companion over the conversation happening behind us. Did the dumpling happy hour: $5 for 3 dumplings, so we tried all 4 kinds. Shrimp dumpling in chili oil was the winner. Chicken with crunchy peanut sauce was pretty good, but I'd say the sauce stole the dumpling's spotlight. Beef dumpling was similarly lackluster but came with a nice, not-too-spicy sauce. Veggie dumpling was least favorite, sitting in a soy sauce bath without much taste to hold its own. Would return for the shrimp dumplings.

I really wanted to like this place but I have ordered from here four times. I have given it a fair shot and enough chances for me to risk going back. Three of those times I've gotten so incredibly sick. pretty upsetting.

Nice surprise in a small place that shouldn't be skipped in crowded Shirlington. By comparison, other restaurants are predictable for the unadventurous. Yet the dumplings is pleasant experience with their unique flavors. Not spicy, but delicious and well presented. It's your loss if you walk pass this little stop on the strip.

The customer service was excellent, and the food was absolutely indescribably good, it is truly the perfect place to go for Asian food lovers. 10/10 would go again.

We came here because we had a gift card. The food was honesty fine, not as flavorful as I'd hope. I will say though that the twice fried chicken wings we're perfectly crispy and solid. What's driving the review is that we were not allowed to use our gift card because our waitress wasn't authorized to do them, only the manager... who was not there. So basically, the only reason why we came here was because we have a gift card that we weren't able to use because the staff weren't authorized to do so. If there isn't at least 1 person per a shift who can redeem gift cards then yall shouldn't offer them. There's no way for a customer to determine in advance if someone will be there who can do so. We'll try another location only because we have a gift card that needs to be used, but we won't be back at the Arlington spot.

Chiko is a nice addition to Shirlington! The service is fast (I've only ever dined in, haven't done takeout) and the portions are a nice size considering the price paid. I like the no contact ordering, just sit down at a table, scan the QR code and order from your phone. This was our second time here and we've had the house fried rice twice, it's my favorite thing on the menu so far! This time I tried the garden noodles which were delicious and the shrimp and chicken dumplings during the happy hour. The dumplings were unexpectedly very spicy but good! And $5 for 5 or 6 nice sized dumplings are a great deal!

I live around the corner and decided to finally try Chiko. The young woman on the phone must have been new because she kept ringing up the wrong thing and the quoted bill over the phone was wrong twice. Finally we got it right. When I came into pay, my shoes were sticking to the floor like soda had been spilled in front of the registers and not cleaned up. I ordered the crispy chicken spring rolls and it was very different than I anticipated. The inside is the texture of a link sausage. Like compressed meat with very little veggies. I did not like it at all. Took one bite and knew it wasn't for me. Nothing like a spring roll inside. I also ordered the house fried rice and the one thing that stood out was the huge chunks of onions. I would say 1/3 of the container was huge chunks of onion. I was picking these chunks out of the rice and it was shocking how big and how much was in there. It gave the rice more of an onion taste because so much of it was mixed in. Bigger than garlic cloves of onion. I never experienced this anywhere else so it must be unique to this restaurant. It was not enjoyable. I also ended up throwing it away since my husband also found the onion taste to be overwhelming. I noticed within a few bites there was a fermented taste, like they used a spoon that touched some fermented food before scooping the rice into the container. Just not my preference

Service was good. Prices were decent. Got the soy glazed wings and the sauce was disturbingly soy/salty. The other dry rub flavor was excellent. The cocktails tasted good at the price they were at. We got the bass fish, bulgogi stir fry, and orange chicken. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dish but not jumping off the walls in enthusiasm. I personally wish my bulgogi stir fry had a bit more meat in it. Seemed overwhelmingly stacked with mushrooms and rice cakes instead, but I still found it delicious. Would come back but don't expect too much different.

So glad they opened a VA location! I love how you can order and pay for your meal online - made our dinner very easy and convenient. The staff was great! I think we stayed a little longer than closing time and they weren't pushing us to leave. Every dish has a hint of spice that elevates the dish even more - especially if you like spice! The portions were perfect. Definitely will be coming back again! Highly recommend trying it out for a Chinese Korean blended meal.

I've tried Chiko two times in the past couple of years since living in VA. My first experience was at the Capitol Hill location, my second experience was takeout from the Dupont Circle location, and eating at this Shirlington location was my third experience with Chiko. I really like how they opened a location in Northern Virginia and Shirlington is a great spot for a restaurant like Chiko. Lots of parking, other restaurants around, and pretty convenient in the Arlington area. I came with two other people around 6pm on a Monday night. There were only a couple of other tables with people eating - not too full. When you sit down, you scan a QR code which takes you to a toast tab link to order right to your table. It was pretty convenient and you could close your tab through the app or order more food as you go. Food came out really quickly and service was great. We got a lot of water refills (especially because of that spicy cumin lamb). It's a pretty chill atmosphere more similar to fast casual than a full-service sit down restaurant, but we were able to sit and talk and eat for a couple hours which was nice. Food (in order of preference): - Cumin Lamb Stir Fry - spicy wheat flour noodles. I've had these the past two times and they are my favorite dish here. I love cumin lamb anything and the spice in this dish is excellent with decent chunks of lamb mixed with mushrooms and bok choy with noodles. - Half-acado-salad - citrus soy, breakfast radish, crunchy almond slivers. I had this my first time at Chiko, but didn't really like it. However, it really grew on me since then. It was really fresh and there were different textures of vegetables that made it enjoyable. Definitely a good dish to mix with the more heavy and rich foods. - Soy Glazed Brisket - soy brined soft egg, furikake butter, rice. The brisket here is really tender, but the texture was very unexpected to me. I thought it would be more like pull-apart brisket, but they are in little cubes that are flavorful and soft. - Full Monty (assortment of banchan) - napa cabbage kimchi, sichuan spicy vegetables, turmeric pickled daikon, korean style potato + egg salad, chilled shrimp + apple kimchi salad, steamed rice with furikake butter. The full monty was a little overkill for us with all the other dishes, but I am a big banchan fan so it is fun to try the little side dishes in between. I liked the chilled shrimp and pickled daikon the best. Most of them are not super unique compared to normal banchan at a Korean restaurant, but just good sides. - Chiko Brussel Sprouts - furikake, green onion, gochujang aioli. I didn't eat so much of the brussel sprouts, but they were pretty decent. Not a fan favorite, but a decent vegetable appetizer. Overall, really great experience at the Shirlington location of Chiko. I am glad they opened this spot in Virginia and would like to come again for more soon.

I had to try the Lunar New Year special! The shrimp spring roll was tasty, the longevity noodles was very flavorful but could've had more chicken and less sauce. It was a bit too salty, and the dessert was delicious but tad too sweet. Overall, lots of flavor but could've been better. I had their lamb noodles before and I would definitely recommend that dish.

In the early days of the pandemic and take-out was all you could get, there were two places in DC that got me to drive into the city, pay to park, and get takeout. One was that place that gave out fauci-pouchies lol. THE OTHER WAS CHIKO. Ever since I stopped working in DC, it takes something really special for me to go into the city. Chiko is that level of special. So cue my absolute excitement to hear they now have a location just minutes from me. I went to their opening night. I got there 10 minutes after opening and snagged the last chair. A line quickly formed outside. This is not to say they can't accommodate because it is not the largest space. It's to say the food is so good that people stood in line happily to get an amazing meal here and support a welcomed addition to the northern virginia food scene.

Third time back here and still absolutely loving the cumin lamb stir fry noodles! I have tried the lunch set meal and other dishes before, but everything else on the menu pales in comparison with that. Would highly recommend trying it and going for the mild spice level if you are not used to adding spices in your meals.

Omg. Too much fat, salt, and very little veggies. This menu is a heart attack in the making. Add insult to injury, it's too expensive and the portions are mediocre. Lastly, the floors were sticky a year ago and they still are a year later! The service is average for the price charged. I do not recommend this place.

This spot is an absolute gem. We love the Chiko in Capitol Hill as well as the one in DuPont Circle. The other two have slightly different vibes, but the food is always **chef's kiss**. Personally, it feels like Chiko absolutely fills a void that Shirlington has long been missing. We have the staples for sure--Copperwood, Busboys and Poets, Carlyle...and more recently Palette 22 & Stellina. Each are wonderful in their own right. Nonetheless, Chiko's bold and creative flavor combinations, coupled with omg--FAST and consistently delightful customer service...will no doubt soon make it a stand out on Campbell Ave. My only complaint? If you follow my reviews, you know I love non-alcoholic beer options and mock-tails.

I like this place. It was the Shirlington location and the mgr was really nice and helpful since it was our first time. Great food, great service, we'll be back for sure.

I've never had the chance to visit one of the DC locations so I'm glad they finally opened one up in northern Virginia! We pre-ordered the New Years Eve dinner for 2 online and also added on their wings and Chiko pops. Street parking can be tough but there is a garage around the corner. Pickup was pretty easy and on time but the line was out the door with pickups since the dining room was closed. Food traveled pretty well. The crispy chicken dumplings were pretty good, love the sauce. The half-a-cado salad was fresh and crunchy with a great dressing. Probably one of my favorite side salads. Lobster dumplings were really good, good amount of lobster meat in each dumpling. The short rib was pretty tender but didn't really taste the sauce. The spicy shrimp noodles were good and spicy but lacking shrimp. The chocolate cheesecakes were very good and I'm not even a huge fan of cheesecake. The wings were pretty huge and had a spicy sweet thing going on. Chiko pops had a nice crunch to them but weren't too sweet, kind of a healthy dessert almost. I'll definitely be stopping by more to try their other menu items but I was pretty impressed by the NYE dinner package. Can't wait to see what els they got.

Food is overly fried and doused in oils and various dressings and sauces. you can't even tell it has any Korean or Chinese influence. Instead it feels like it came from the Deep South. If you go order the foods without sauces, avoid the chicken sandwich and tots. The server didn't even comp for the overly fried sandwich we got, we received Chiko pops for the burnt food. I love the concept but sorely disappointed by the quality.