CHIKO

Absolutely amazing food and service! Especially for a restaurant that just opened up a few weeks ago. The co-owner came out to ensure our food was as expected and the wait staff was very well trained. The fried rice, wings, and dumplings were all sensational! Highly recommend visiting this establishment for a great Asian cuisine experience.

CHIKO - where Chinese and Korean flavors meets comfort!! If anyone is looking for their next casual go-to spot that balances bold flavors with a cozy vibe, Chiko might just become your new favorite hangout spot. The menu is so simple and you’ll just want to try a little bit of everything which we indeed ended up ordering. The food and the staff both filled with warmth and love. Start strong with dumplings - the garlic shrimp and veggie dumplings are a both must. They come with a flavorful chili oil which was a highlight of today and I ended up putting that chilli oil in almost every dish as that is to die for. It was chilly day today still wanted to try the chilled peanut noodle salad which is so refreshing- creamy, crunchy and full of texture. Kids enjoyed the furikake buttered noodles but as my kids love a lil bit of heat they ended up putting the shrimp chili oil to spice the buttered noodles. Another dish for kids ordered was crispy chicken and tots which they enjoyed. Loved the cumin lamb stir fry the meat was cooked to perfection soulful indeed. Vegetarians don’t be disheartened as there is good veg options as well Tofu bibimbap loaded with flavor and cooked to perfection Korean veg garden noodles, these are glass noodles and so light and bursting of amazing flavors and textures Even their house fried rice is just yum yum yum. These couldn’t be clicked as once you start eating taking pictures take a backseat 😜 The finisher : A must try coconut custard. The staff was super sweet and kind to put some candles on this custard when they came to know it was our lil ones bday. Just perfectly sweet, the candied almonds give a crunch and the dash of lemon zest gives a nice freshness with basil seeds and garnish of the gochugaru pepper was an amazing way to round out the meal. CHIKO nails the balance between creativity and comfort, bringing together two beloved cuisines with thoughtful execution ❤️

This is some of the best food I've had in my life. That's not hyperbole. They have a limited selection of dishes - of bowls, to be specific - of Chinese-Korean fusion. However, each one is entirely different from each other; there's plenty of variety within the limited selection. The Spicy Bulgogi Rose is extraordinary. So is the smashed salmon. And the lamb. And the coconut dessert. Just pick whatever you feel like and you'll probably enjoy it. Staff is great and friendly, and the portions are deceptively large, don't be surprised if you have leftovers.

Tldr; They’re overpriced and in need of some quality control (fix your menu to showcase the correct information). Finally had the opportunity to check out Chiko and it was alright. The ambiance and staff were great even with some hiccups. For Happy Hour, we ordered the Garlic Shrimp Dumplings, Lychee Martini and Mango Mai Tai. Please note that the HH menus** they have (as of 7/3/25) is incorrect. They claim that ONLY drinks are included for the bar/dinning area HH whereas the patio has all day everyday HH for bites and drinks. They say that the HH menu specifies this but it doesn’t. They honored the Garlic Shrimp Dumplings at the HH price as the menu states but that this would be a one time thing. They acknowledged that their menu is incorrect and it needs to be changed. Before ordering make sure to confirm what is and is not included to avoid the headache. ** I have included a photo of HH menu in my post as I had seen it on 7/3/25 For main dishes, we ordered the Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry and Soy Glazed Brisket. I was really looking forward to trying these and unfortunately only one was worth it. The Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry with rice cakes was great. It wasn’t too sweet, had the perfect amount of spice and chewy rice cakes. Whereas the Soy Glazed Brisket was too sweet and drowned in sauce that the soy flavor was all you could taste. I’m glad I got the chance to try this restaurant out but unfortunately I probably won’t be back.

Incredible food definitely one of my new favorites. The food is well seasoned, super fresh, rice is fluffly and sort of sticky but not mush, garlic shrimp dumplings were fire - the cumin lamb stir-fry is incredible.

The food and service were great. We stopped by to pick up some take out. Aaron took our order at the bar and was a big help. The food recommendations were spot on. We ordered The Full Monty to try several apps, Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry, and Soy Glazed Brisket, The dishes all had the perfect amount of flavor and heat. We will be back.

Oh my I really can’t say enough good things about this place !!! The food blows my mind every time !!! The staff always super nice and super attentive !!! The atmosphere top notch !!! I think I have eat here 3 times this week !!! Once at the bar , Patio that just open with Sabrina the Puppers! And some take out !!! I don’t have the menu in front of me but I have tried a decent amount of it !!! It all got so much flavor !!! Oh and the cucumber lemonade is magnificent it’s going to my spring and summer go to even if I just stop by for it 😂!!

Had an amazing lunch! Crispy brussels sprouts, Korean garden noodles, and Bimimbap bowl with bulgogi. The flavors were perfection. And the food was so hot and stayed hot through the meal. The music was just a touch loud. But an amazing meal 👌🏻

Food is outstanding great menu and service,............ . ...am going to be a regular here.

I have not been to the DC locations but I have dined at the Bethesda location. I am a sucker for all foods that are Asian and Asian fusion. The highlight of this place was definitely the food. The service was not ideal as our server didn't check on us and we had to look for her or any server when we needed assistance. I am not sure if they are short staffed. But it seemed like the hostess and our server wasn't very proactive. The place did get packed quickly. There is a bar with surrounding seating. I expected more seating inside like the Bethesda location. I think they could fit in a couple more tables. Food was good. My kids loved the kids buttered noodles, and the kids crispy chicken and tots dishes. They devoured the lightly fried chicken which was very tender that I wanted to steal their food. My husband and I liked their cumin lamb stir fry. It was flavorful and had all the right balance of spices. The green beans were also very good, though I think it was drenched in too much sauce, which was fine with me because we took home the leftovers and mixed the extra sauce with noodles. My husband likes chilled peanut noodles and the one here made him a fan. I did find it odd how the portion sizes of the dishes that we ordered were almost all the same. It didn't matter if it was from the kids menu, small plates, or entrees. It was relatively all the same sizes. The only difference were the prices. We would come back for the food.

It's only 4 stars because I have limited experience. Upon further engagement with this establishment, it may go up to 5. Got 2 small plates -- Chicken Spring Rolls with a Chinese Mustard Aioli and Pork and Kimchee Pot Stickers. Both were fabulous and were certainly enough to share for two people. Aaron behind the bar -- which is where you place takeout orders -- was great. Attentive, helpful, and enthusiastic. They're a little pricey, but what isn't these days? I will be going back.

New place. Food looked better than taste. Skimpy on meat. I had the clay pot. Just ok. Expected more. I am hoping it's just opening week issues. I would go to other Korean restaurants first.

Opening day chaos! Folks standing in line waiting for things to open. Tasty looking menu which is designed to share. The name Chiko stands for Chinese Korean. Unlike other places that have korean dishes there are no complimentary panchon. Rather those side are purchased individually.... Also their options have a unique spin. We started with the full Monty as we couldn't decide on which of the marinated sides to try. Hubby really likes the cold mushroom salad.. the cucumber for him was a bit tooo spicy but I really liked... kimchi made in house but not a fan as more vinegary than chili... the eggs are a nice taste and unique... daikon is daikon... the rice has a interesting crunch due to the compound butter added in. Tonight because it's opening... everyone got complimentary chicken dumplings... really tasty... we also ordered the pork kimchi dumplings. I liked those but hubby thought filling a bit dense for his taste. The sauce on the chicken dumplings is the sauce also served on the shrimp dumplings... note sauce in bottom of the bowl with dumplings on top. I'd probably ask to have this deconstructed as I don't like my dumplings to soak up a lot of sauce... I'd rather dip! For our main we shared the Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry which consisted of Rice Cakes, shaved marinated Ribeye, Gochujang, Mushrooms. I didn't ask questions which I should have... this option is heavy on the rice cakes... in case it matters those rice cakes are cylinders versus my preference which are sliced.... Enjoyed these recipes for the most part but found everything to be on the sweet side. I did talk to the manager as I was leaving... she commented that everything is made to order so can be adjusted for food preferences. Also menu same thru out the day with the exception of any specials as those differ between lunch and dinner. We had way more than the two of us could eat so we got everything packaged to go. Note. While they normally do takeout they hadn't yet started that due to today being opening. Yes they gave a full bar... also desert but were too full to even look at the menu!

Before I get into my review, I will preface: it was a super windy evening when I went, and as a result, the power kept going out for the duration of my experience. This was by no means the restaurant's fault, just an unfortunate recurring thing during the evening! That being said, despite the power outages, the staff was so great. They were very accommodating and apologetic to all of their customers. The service was obviously slow due to the power outages, but I give them so much grace. Besides this little mishap, the food here was really great! I got the jjajangmyeon, and while it was a little too ginger-y for my liking, and the black bean sauce was way too much, I still thought it was pretty good. And if there were a bit more of shrimp and scallops in the dish, it would've been absolute perfection! Others in my party were satisfied with their meals as well. They ordered the spicy bulgogi stir fry and the soy bean brisket. No complaints there. Both dishes were thought to be phenomenal!!! As for the drinks, I came here coincidentally during their happy hour. Their drinks were so good! I'm eager to come back and try more things off of their menu. I recommend this to others!

The service was awesome and attentive, Aaron is such a great and upbeat bartender and makes amazing drinks. I really liked the Yuja Crush, super delicious. He's so cute and handsome! Will come back soon.

Food: Delicious! Servings are large so you can share. Service: Outstanding. Friendly, fun and care about your experience. Ambiance: Fun, fresh and simple. Can't wait for patio to open on the roof! Great place, give it a try!

The food was good and the fusion of flavors worked so well that it is a flavor of surprise in each dish. Friendly staff and attentive. Dining area has a good vibe.

We used to live by the Capitol Hill location so I've been very much looking forward to the new Cascades outpost of Chiko. They opened last week and normally I give it time for some kinks to work out but it's Valentine's Day and we wanted something casual, quick, and early for our 10 month old. Everyone was so welcoming and lovely! We were there very early for dinner but they were maybe half full, hoping they get busier and their business thrives because everything was incredible. We had the cumin lamb stir fry, bulgogi, shrimp spring rolls, strawberry pannacotta and the sichuan pear cocktail. Everything was amazing, the lamb was the star of the show. It's served with hand pulled noodles with incredible wok flavor. The bulgogi was a bit sweet for my liking but everything else about it was awesome. Can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes. EXTREMELY kid friendly, tons of parking, great kids menu, high chairs, and the warmest staff.

Food and service were amazing! Pictured is the Smashed Salmon. We also got the Fried Rice and the Dolsot Bibimbap which were all great. Portions are a good size (you will definitely have leftovers). Highly recommend checking it out!

I like the creative menu and the flavors are pretty good. The umami egg was phenomenal, and the sauce for the spicy bulgogi stir fry was good although a little too sweet and not enough spice. Unfortunately there was almost no actual bulgogi meat and it was nearly all tteokbokki. Same with the seafood noodles, tiny pieces of seafood and tons of noodles made soggy by wayyyy too much sauce. And we walked out spending $60 without even drinking anything but water. For those prices we could go get unlimited meat at the hotpot place with healthier options and better sauces.

Had the pork belly, chicken spring roll and fried chicken wings, all were tasty and really good. We had it along side with sampler and meal was awesome. Will definitely be back to try out the other items

The GM, Wiley was so personable and explained everything we needed to know. His recommendations were spot on - shrimp dumplings melted in your mouth; spicy Bulgogi was a big hit along with the Orange-ish Chicken!! I had the Bobimbap (sp?) and the super-hot bowl crisped the rice and the meat, rice, veggies all melded together for a superb flavor. Ended the meal with the chocolate peanut butter cake pops - can you say heavenly??? And we tried a shot of the Peach Soju (learned from watching the occasional Korean show on TV) - dangerous delicious stuff. Goes down so easily and before you know it, the alcohol kicks in and you are floating!!

It was our first time dining here, and we were blown away! The pork dumplings were delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Our main dishes were not only generously portioned but also packed with amazing taste. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was top-notch. We'll definitely be coming back!

The staff was very attentive and friendly. They operated well despite suffering a power outage. My family enjoyed the food and you could tell the other patrons were enjoying themselves too. We will return to try more.