New to the Cascades, Lowe's Island, Sterling and Dulles Town Center area, we're blown away by the surfeit of excellent restaurants across a wide variety of cuisines, concepts and price points. Chiko is no exception. A Korean-Chinese fusion concept with bright yellow and black decor, a friendly and responsive wait staff and a unique menu that won't be found elsewhere, we're working our way through the variety of bowls, dumplings and entrees that all combine multiple sweet, sour, and spicy elements as a foundation for the dishes. We knew nothing about Korean food, moving here from Colorado where everything was with steak or burgers. (I'm exaggerating a bit). The diverse population of the area is clearly reflected in the number and variety of restaurants. If you're not familiar with Korean food this is a good place to start at reasonable prices. They have a liquor license we. Parking is ample. read more

It had been almost a year since we went to Chiko. We decided to return and try different entrees. Upon entering, the general manager greeted us and told us to sit anywhere we wanted. The dining room isn't very big, and since we came for an early dinner, we had our pick and chose a four-top with a view. Well... the view was basically the Paris Baguette that's across the street. The general manager came by to take our order. To drink, I had a mocktail, "house-made lime cooler," which consists of "pureed Asian pear, lime juice, and Sichuan tea." I found it to be very refreshing. My husband had a Coors Light. For my entree, I chose "Soy glazed brisket" which consists of "2Fifty Texas BBQ brisket, soy brined soft egg, furitake butter, pickled peppers, steamed rice". I liked this entree. It was mildly spiced; the pieces of brisket were properly prepared; the pickled peppers added some heat; and the soy-brined soft egg was a nice touch. The egg was soft-boiled, and the egg yolk provided a nice flavor. My husband chose "JJayJangmeon" which consists of "shrimp, scallops, roasted black bean sauce, noodles". The dish is made with wheat noodles. It arrived hot and with a nice vegetable garnish on top. The greenness of the vegetables made a nice contrast to the dark brown sauce. That brown sauce was hot, mild, and thoroughly coated the dish's ingredients. It seemed a bit unusual to see a dish with shrimp and scallops coated in a mild black bean sauce, but it worked nicely. The shrimp arrived tail-less, and the scallops were soft and not rubbery, both properly prepared. I was glad not to have to fight with the shrimp tails. All in all, we were glad we made a return visit. read more

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We have ordered takeout from here several times. They pack the food very thoughtfully and the food goes a long way for a party of 5+. Today I finally stopped in for lunch and ordered the gluten free garden noodles and a house lemonade. Really fresh veggies and hot tasty noodles. The lemonade was bright and really refreshing. Setting is comfortable and the AC felt great. read more

Chiko - Gluten free garden noodles and house lemonade. - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

We came here to this Chinese Korean spot to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! We ordered a variety of dishes and each one was very tasty and comforting. It's all flavors/dishes that are familiar to me growing up in a Chinese household or that I love of Korean cuisine, so I definitely enjoyed dining here! They gave us banchan and dessert on the house which was so kind! I had a nibble of most the dishes and would recommend the spicy bulgogi stir fry, soy glazed brisket, and jjajangmyeon. Can't go wrong with any of the small plates too! Service was impeccable and Happy Hour is every day 3-6pm. read more

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My group of friends came here for lunch on a weekend and there was no wait. The full Chiko breakfast was very filling and each dish was so nostalgic. The egg and tomato stir fry was fluffy, the spam was glazed in a sweet & savory soy sauce, the scallion pancake was crispy, and the chicken dumplings were juicy! The sichuan fried chicken sandwich was crispy and came with tots and a spicy sauce that was surprisingly so delicious! Some of the dishes like the scallion pancake or egg and tomato stir fry were a bit on the oily side. The service was good and ambiance is casual. Overall, I would come back to try other dishes! read more

Chiko - The Full CHIKO Breakfast - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

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Everything I've ever gotten here has been fabulous!! I crave the spicy bulgogi stir fry regularly. It's SO good. I miss living near Chiko very much. Service is great - very fun and kind, and I have a peanut/tree nut allergy and they're quite allergy friendly in my experience. The restaurant itself is open, clean, and bright. Big fan of this restaurant 10/10 read more

I can't believe one of my favorite restaurants in the DC area is open in Sterling!! I have been to Chiko in Bethesda, Shirlington, and I've even seen the one in Encinitas, but to have it close to my house is so great. I absolutely love all the dishes that they serve up and my husband can never get enough of the lamb noodles. We also love the pork and kimchi pot stickers, the stir fry rice cakes with bulgogi, the green beans, and the salmon with black bean sauce. You also cannot skip the coconut pudding for dessert (literally one of the best desserts I've ever had and it's so light too). The service is excellent, the happy hour deals are great, and the general manager, Wylie, is awesome! Literally one of the best restaurants in nova. Do NOT skip this place! read more

Chiko - Coconut Custard (sooooo good) - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

Chiko, a Chinese (Chi) and Korean (Ko) fusion spot, is tucked in the corner of Cascades Plaza. The space is cute and stylish, and I had high hopes given the plaza's new additions. We started with the double fried chicken wings, which were crispy, tender, and flavorful. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. The garlic shrimp dumplings were drenched in oil and overpowered by peppercorn. We ordered two Chiko breakfast plates. The scallion pancake tasted exactly like a croissant, the Chinese-style eggs were literally scrambled eggs with cherry tomatoes, the soy glazed spam had an odd flavor, and the wontons were again, disappointing. My friend and I barely finished half and had no interest in taking the rest home. This is not what I would expect (and not what anyone should expect) from Chinese or Korean cuisine. The only saving grace was our server Aaron who was genuinely sweet and attentive. Two stars only because of him. read more

Chiko - Double Fried Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

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Was really excited to try this place but it fell short of expectations. EVERY DISH we tried was mushroom heavy and virtually meatless. We ordered the bulgogi stir fry and lamb cumin stir fry, these really should be called mushroom stir fry, there was barely any bulgogi or lamb and for the price they're charging, it's a shame. Green beans and spring rolls were the best things they had. Kimchi was pretty good too. Orange chicken was not the best but not bad! read more

Chiko - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

We stopped by today for lunch, and the food had lots of flavor, spice and portions are big! We got the cumin lamb stir fry, and the wok steak kimchi fried rice (location specific) . Service was great and we enjoyed our meal here. Give it a try! read more

Chiko - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

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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. read more

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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! read more

Chiko - Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry - Rice Cakes, Marinated Ribeye, Gochujang, Mushrooms, Onion. - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

Today we came to Chiko for the first time for a late lunch. Small and clean , the place was empty and a friendly waiter came to take our drinks order. We were really hungry and glad that if there are no clients we can get our food prettt quickly. My husband had limonade and I decided to go for Bloody Mary as I wanted to have a brunch feeling Unfortunately, my cocktail was quite plain, pickled radish on site was helping a bit, but still not making it... Meanwhile my daughter lunch arrived and she started to eat. We were talking, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. When she finished eating , different waiter finally appeared with one portion of food putting it in the middle.... Our guy misunderstood the order ( we had ordered the same thing) , and asked if we still wanted the other portion, I convinced my husband to do so( as he got a bit upset) Second portion came faster than the first one and the food was pretty good. I've got mixed feelings today, so maybe I'll give it another chance and hopefully will have a better experience. read more

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The glass noodles are the one of the best things I've ever eaten. The staff is so sweet. Love this place!

When a restaurant makes you return two days in a row, you already know it's a winner. Chico in Sterling absolutely delivered. Day one, I ordered the smashed salmon, and wow, perfectly cooked, flaky on the inside with a beautiful crisp on the outside. The flavors were bold, savory, and addictive. I was honestly thinking about it long after the meal ended. Day two, I came back for the stir fry lamb and the garlic shrimp dumplings, and they did not disappoint. The lamb was tender, well-seasoned, and packed with rich flavor without being heavy. But the real standout? Those garlic shrimp dumplings. So good I could've ordered another round just for myself. Juicy, garlicky, and perfectly cooked. The service was friendly both visits, food came out hot and fresh, and the overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming. Chico is officially in my regular rotation now. If you're on the fence, go. And if you're hungry, go twice. read more

Food as always was excellent and spot on. We went during the 8th anniversary so we ordered about half the menu. The staff was very helpful, even though it got quite packed towards the end of the meal. The team did a great job of keeping up with the orders and brought food out in a timely manner. The place had a festive vibe going on as it seemed like we were getting ready to party :). My go to plates and apps are the garlic shrimp dumplings. These are excellent little bites of maximum stuffed shrimp, with a slight heat to the bite. The sauce they come in is really good, like a soy tamari perfect dumpling sauce. The wok fried green beans are a great order as well, because they hit every time. The snap on the beans compliments the heat level and are quite enjoyable when paired with the meal as an app. The Chicken spring rolls are always so hot and fresh, and the crisp is heavenly. I often convince the table to let me eat the ends, because of how perfect the crisp is on the spring rolls. They come with a house hot mustard that is one of my favorite sauces ever, the zing the flavor what perfection! The brisket is always amazing, as its soy glaze shines but doesn't completely over take the flavor of the brisket. The rice cakes and bulgogi are a classic that feels very much like comfort food. The pillowy rice cakes really absorb the flavor of the gochujang and the scallions add a nice crisp to the dish. The beef is perfectly seasoned and cooked as it just falls apart while chewing. Also got the lamb noodles (my all time favorite) and had to pack it up. The smashed salmon is a favorite of my diners that went with me. The Jjajangmyeon is a great seafood lovers noodle! read more

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I was blown away by the cumin lamb stir fry. Definitely try it if you're no stranger to spicy foods. I was expecting it to be "American spicy", but wow did it pack a punch! My wife got the dolsot bibimbap and enjoyed that as well. Both dishes came out piping hot and were pretty spot on with authentic flavors. The drink menu looked interesting. I'll definitely go back to try some next time. read more

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cool spot and service was nice, the food on the other hand has got to be served differently. it was scorching hot and neither of my friends could even get a bite in before 10 minutes of letting it cool down. im here sweating bullets eating my meal. maybe i would try again but tbh i don't know food was decent read more

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. read more

Chiko - Coconut Custard - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

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We stopped for a quick bike and loved it! Food was delicious and our host (guy with grasses) was very friendly! We didn't get a chance to try their cocktails so we will be back for sure! Restaurant was clean! read more

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We had such a great experience trying Chiko for the first time. The staff were super friendly--you can really tell they enjoy working there and have a great team vibe. The food was absolutely delicious, and I was so impressed by how many gluten-free options they had. I had the glass noodles, and avacado salad. The manager who overseers many stores was there ann even brought me a few yummy wings to try for free since they're gluten-free too--such a thoughtful touch! She was so sweet! My husband loved his orange chicken, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and high quality. The patio is great and they even have cornhole to the side the center has ping pong! it was a perfect Sunday afternoon! We will definitely be back! read more

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Had a great experience at CHIKO in Sterling! The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the service. Wiley, the manager, was amazing -- so friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. He gave great recommendations and took the time to make sure everything was perfect. His energy and customer service honestly made the dining experience even better. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend this location. read more

Fantastic service--both the manager and server were really bought into making this place successful! And we chowed down on the food--the chicken spring rolls were shockingly flavorful with a great spicy sauce, and the cumin lamb stir fry melted in my mouth--sweet and spicy at the same time. The drinks were just ok, but we loved the idea that a fast casual place serves alcohol at all! I would totally come back here to try more things on the menu--everything looked delicious! read more

Great spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Garlic Shrimp Dumplings were fantastic. Brussels were crispy and had a ton of flavor. The bulgogi was just OK...not a whole lot of meat for $22. Service was excellent and the place was clean and inviting. If we go back we'll just get the small plates. Wish we would have tried the wings! read more

Our first time here - the food was excellent. The staff were all friendly and very welcoming which is rare these days . We ordered the Avacado salad , roasted wok Seared corn and Bibimbap bowl . All three were delicious. We will definitely come back. read more

Service and food excellent. As a vegan, appreciated the selections of options available. Love the small plates (sides). In 7-8 total visits, loved everything! A bright spot in the Sterling food landscape. Linda Sheridan read more

Food was terrible except for a cold noodle and peanut sauce but if you can't deliver a cold noodle dish then maybe you should be doing roofing. Dumplings were not fresh and very tasteless and black noodles and shrimp and scallop was just that a scallop and a couple shrimp very greasy and not worth the visit oh well many good Korean restaurants in the area just tried this read more

Very trendy ambiance with good, quick service. The menu is limited, and it's hard to tell what this restaurant is trying to be when it grows up! We had the Spicy Bulgogi Stir Fry, it was full of flavor but needed more beef and fewer rice cakes. And no, you don't add mozzarella cheese for $2 extra and call it "Rosa" in Korean food even after you grow up especially when there are authentic Korean and Chinese restaurants right next door. I'm sure the karaoke, drinks, adds a twists appeal to some. Good potential, good vibes most definitely read more

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! read more

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The inside was bright and cheery, waitress was friendly, drinks delicious, and appetizers were great can't wait to try more! read more

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Consistent quality of food the times I have been here. Service can be inattentive at times. Restaurant is clean and has ample seating. Music can be turned down a bit. Hope to see this place be a bit more busy. read more

The Double fried wings were pretty good. Got the Brisket as my entree was lacking a lot of flavor and all our food was brought out at different times. Service was okay, barely got checked on and waited 20 minutes to get our check. It was a really disappointing experience to say the least. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

I came here this last Wednesday by chance and was amazed. The food was great and the friendliness of the staff is a cut above the rest! Aaron was so wonderful to chat with while dining and he made me feel comfortable and taken care of. read more

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! read more

Chiko - Smashed Salmon - Chinese Near Me - Potomac Falls, Virginia

Chiko is a gem. We made it right in time for happy hour. Cool vibe, very affordable menu and the food was excellent. The wings were super crunchy and great taste. Avocado salad was very refreshing. The brisket with rice cakes had a great texture and lots of veggies. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

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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. read more