I've never tasted better food. Brown stew chicken is divine, they don't use frozen plantains. I was given excellent and friendly service, and I really enjoy that they offer a buffet sometimes, I was able to try a little bit of everything! Great venue for music, they have monthly parties and the DJ I listened to was really good! Can't go wrong with this place. Thank you SIPHO! read more

Delicious! My husband and I have been searching for delicious Jamaican food since our honeymoon in Jamaica! The inside is the restaurant was very clean and cute, it reminded us of Scotchies in Jamaica. The food was delicious and service was great! The jerk chicken was Smokey and spicy! We will definitely be back read more

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What an absolute gem!! I have never had Jamaican food before and a friend and I walked in both as newbies! Everyone was so nice we were quickly seated and being that we had no idea what to order a few dishes was recommended! We got the sampler and stew !! I cannot believe how tasty and delicious everything was! Every bite was followed by a ohhhhhh , taste this , omg, and for drinks I ordered the ginger lemonade !!!! Everything was cooked to perfection!!! no more bland chicken bowls for me .. Ima eat here every chance I get !!! The owners are so beautiful and loving !!!! Can't wait to come back !! read more

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What a treasure to have such delicious Jamaican food in Chico! My first time and I will be back. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options read more

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I got brown stewed chicken and curried goat. I cant tell which is which so my plate also included purple rice, very non sticky but sauce held them together nice. My plate included Salad and when asked for dressing I chose italien, salad was very minced and the italien dressing was really nice addition. Both meats were very nice and tender. The sauces also blended well. The brown one had a nice thick sauce that was good by itself as well. Iirc, the brown one didnt have bones. The reddish one had lots of bones from large to shards. Still tender and delicious. Super easy to separate meat from bone but shards still sneak in the mouth some times. Wish I had more rice, since I found myself having to eat some meat by itself. Also had a lot of sauce leftover. Didnt really get full from this, was hanging out with a friend so couldnt focus too much on quality of food. Rice didnt taste off, just tasted normal. I prefer salad thats less minced. Im a simple man, rice, meat and sauce and I'm happy. Wouldve been 5 star if I also got full. I believe my friend got jerk chicken and ox tail, he invited me to try his jerk chicken, was really tender and as I watched him, it looked very easy to shred with knife and fork. He chose balsamic vinegar for his salad. Thats it, idk why he got avocado and I didnt for the salad tho. Plantains, this was free, came out first, and one plate was given for the 2 of us to share. Didnt taste anything crazy, warm chewier bananas no offense. Extra She asked if I wanted to do half and half. Which was a nice option. Brown stewed chicken and curried goat added up to 23.50$ What makes this a 5 star is the incredibly tender food. Idk how they do it, but every meat that was served here was ultra tender and saucy. Also the interior and decorations were phenomenal, vibes for real 5/5 read more

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Flavor!!! Large portions. Yummmm! We had a bit of everything and it was all delicious.

Food is great, service is great and ambiance is just kickback and relax. Love this place!!

Enjoy Jamaica and this country 's amazing food prepared by Jamaican born Sipho- -owner, cook, and all-around great business person. The atmosphere is island like. Located south of Chico, in the heart of farm country. read more

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The ox tail was really thin to start off then i took a bite and actually gagged it almost taste rotten. However jerk chicken was amazing read more

Sipho's Restaurant and Cafe - Ox tail - Caribbean Near Me - Chico, California

Was brought here by my buddy Gary while we were in town for work. This is a great little Jamaican restaurant on the edge of town. Staff was super friendly and we had the place to ourselves as we were there for a very early dinner. Once we were seated they brought us a plate of fried plantains and we placed our orders. I went with the jerk chicken with rice and peas while Gary ordered the oxtail. The chicken was super tender and flavorful with a light sauce on top that had just a touch of heat. The rice and peas (aka beans) were the perfect compliment for the dish along with a small side salad. The portions were excellent for the price. I will definitely be back to try out more of the menu! read more

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( Disclaimer: I usually don't write reviews!) Sipho's Jamaican food is easily one of the most authentic spots in Chico. His food bursts with the tastiest home-cooked flavours. I'd recommend going on Thursday for the night market, you gotta go see him in person serving you and chatting it up. nicest guy ever and love love the food !! read more

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The staff was very attentive. The portions were huge and the flavors were excellent. It was warm so we are outside on their shaded patio. Overall a very good experience. I shared the sampler with curry goat, ox tail and jerk chicken with my girlfriend. We also got the dumplings with curry goat. We were quite hungry when we arrived and quite full when we left with some leftovers. read more

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We had a family-and-friends birthday dinner at Sipho's - ten of us altogether- and had a wonderful time. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the overall experience couldn't have been more lovely. They made us feel like extended family. Authentic Jamaican cuisine at good prices with great service - if we lived nearby we'd be regulars. read more

Come down a yard to Sipho's Restaurant and Cafe (pronounced See-fo's) for a full island experience, from good vibes, to good food to good music. I drove past on my way home the back way from Chico on a summer Saturday and had to do a U-turn because I love those island vibes and was getting hungry. This homey spot is run by a very friendly crew that includes a Jamaican chef. You order at the counter and they bring your food out, I loved the outdoor seating but plenty available inside for when it is rainy. They have a plethora of delicious options for a hearty meal. I tried their buffet on a second Saturday when they do that and have DJ's and bands out on the porch (so fun). The curry chicken is good, but the brown stew chicken is fantastic and very deeply flavored. Fried plantains are sweet and caramelized, salads fresh and rice soft and fluffy. I loved the jerk chicken, as often I find it too spicy but this was just right and super juicy. The price was right, this is well made food with heart. Want to take a tropical vacation but don't want to take a flight? Head over to Sipho's Restaurant for tasty bites and awesome vibes. read more

The food is good service is good but the ambience leaves a lot to be desired because they have no air conditioning I just went there for lunch it's 114 outside and it felt like 130 inside the restaurant the owners should stop being cheap and install some real air conditioning it's like eating lunch on the sun in there! read more

First off I want to say customer service mean a lot to me and in this particular situation the person who took the order seemed a little disconnected from the most important aspect of a successful business. The first time we ordered from this restaurant everything was ok with the exception of the salad included in the entree. The lettuce was withered and not appealing so on that note this time around I asked for extra plantain instead. The person taking the order acted like it was impossible to do the substitution without consulting the chef.... To make a long story short there were things we wanted and she seemed annoyed at the fact we wanted our food our way... I mean we are the customers right... The plantains they substituted was dry and chewy as if it was from the previous day. The food was ok... But the customer service need some attention. read more

Sipho's Restaurant and Cafe - Curry chicken with rice and extra plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Chico, California

Was craving oxtail but left pretty disappointed. The plate had barely any meat and the oxtail is cooked differently. The rice and peas had no flavor and barely any salt. Same for the oxtail. Bland. Paid $55 for 2 plates and drinks which is way too much for the amount of food we got. The jerk chicken was pretty good tho. Oh and it comes with like 3-4 tiny pieces of plantain and 1 thin slice of avocado. The sorrel is good. read more

Excellent food, atmosphere and service. The owner came out and talked with us! The dining area is quite authentic!

Met sipho! Wonderful man running an excellent business with some of the most flavorful food I have ever had in my life. I crave siphos rice and peas regularly now ha! Oxtail was phenomenal. Salad was great, the imported beverages were awesome!! Support small businesses man, we gotta keep this place around. Thank you Sipho!!! read more

I have tried everything on the menu and my favorites are Ox Tail, Brown Stewed Chicken, Escovitch Fish, Rasta Pasta, Curry Goat, amongst others. Sipho's also has live bands play monthly. For your seating arrangements there is indoor and outdoor seating, you can choose covered or uncovered. read more

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Despite the unexpected of there being a truly authentic Jamaican restaurant right here in Chico CA, we are truly blessed to have Sipho's be a part of the community. I wouldn't know what true Jamaican cuisine would even taste like if it weren't for them, and I must say that I want to revisit many times over. I go for the jerked chicken nearly every time I go, and it's so delicious! Aside from the amazing food, the staff are also incredibly kind, warm, and hospitable. Me and my girl are always treated so well here. read more

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Had the bbq ribs and mash potatoes and gravy and it was just ok. Wanted to eat Thai food was disappointed in their menu offerings. Will not be back. read more

I am from the West Indies and found the food awful not even close to Jamaican Service was also sloppy read more

I went here for dinner and ordered the curried chicken, and jerk chicken. Both were delicious, the browned chicken wasn't quite as spicy as i would have liked but flavor was great anyways. The jerk chicken was easily my favorite of the two though, the chicken was moist, had a nice smoky flavor, and the seasoning was perfect. It was spicier than i expected, but that made it better in my opinionated, and the jerk sauce was so good i had to ask for some extra on the side. All in all this was better than the Caribbean market in oroville and i will be returning soon. read more

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Great service! We were treated very nicely and the lady did a good job recommending things on the menu. This food is unique and yummy, I highly recommend. Not a lot of Jamaican restaurants in the area. The atmosphere is also very welcoming and the decor is super cool read more

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Me and my boyfriend have had Jamaican food before but have never eaten at or found a Jamaican restaurant so we were both excited to try one for the first time at Sipho's. I ordered the Ackee and Salt Fish, which is the Jamaican national dish and included imported Ackee fruit sauteed with salted cod fish, onions, sweet peppers and tomatoes with a side of rice and peas. My boyfriend ordered the Jerk Sandwich which included signature jerk chicken shredded with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. We also ordered a side dish called Festivals which is flour and cornmeal sweetened and deep fried. Here are the reasons why I give Sipho's 1 star: 1. It looked like it was short staffed, only 2 waitresses for both inside and outside tables, so service was very slow, inattentive, and it took a while for the food to come out. We also had to go up to the front and wait for a while to ask for the bill. 2. The Jerk Sandwich was so plain-it was just dry flavorless chicken, vegetables, mayonnaise, and thin wheat bread. A simple sandwich you could have just made at home. We both have tried Jerk sandwiches before and even made them at home and this sandwich came nothing close to what we have experienced before. 3. The Ackee and Salt Fish dish was so salty it was unbearable for both me and my boyfriend to eat it. It was like the chef dumped half a bottle of salt on it. I was really looking forward to trying this dish too. 4. I was served white rice instead of the rice and peas I had ordered. When I confronted the waitress about this, she apologized and said they had ran out of rice and peas. She failed to mention this when I had ordered it. The only good thing about the dinner tonight at Siphos was the Festivals side dish. My boyfriend was not interested in the dish but I thought it had a sweet flavor with a nice crunch. In the end, I was thankful I had coupons to use because it was a waste of money to spend on dinner at Siphos. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone and will never eat here again. read more

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Everything my party ordered was amazing (festivals, jerk chicken, oxtail, curried chicken, and browned stewed tofu). This is the kind of place where everyone goes quiet once the food arrives. The vegetarian menu is all vegan friendly, as well as the dumplings and festivals. The service was great. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place! We came in after hours unintentionally, but were ushered in "because they wanted to give us the experience" since we had made the trip. The staff was gracious and welcoming. The portions were generous and we'd recommend the jerk chicken, goat curry, or chicken curry. The ambiance/decor is so fun and the awesome staff take it over the top. Thank you for a great meal and experience! read more

Love their Jamaican food! Jerk chicken and soup is to die for and love their ox tail and jerk chicken wrap. Love their fried plantains. Will definitely keep going to them. Their cook is excellent. read more

I don't get to Chico very often, but when I do, I come to Sipho's! Authentic Jamaican food!! Love my Rastas! #gingerlemonade #plantains #jerkchicken #ricenpeas #salad read more

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After a few solid visits I probably should say how much I've enjoyed Siphos. I'll get the negatives out of the way first. Location. It is pretty out of the way for me overall. I also don't enjoy the parking situation depending on how busy it might be. And finally it can be a bit hot overall inside(or a bit more stagnant on the patio) but that doesn't take much away from how good this place is. Siphos is a rare jewel for Chico, not many places you can find such amazing cuisine. I've visited Jamaica and enjoyed food first hand on the island. Siphos is the closest I've gotten to that and it's pretty dang close. We've ordered the salt fish and ackee fruit, which I was honestly a bit nervous about. I'm not a big fan of cooked fish(I'm a raw lover) and knowing it was salted made me wonder how it would be. Plus I had never had this fruit before. But the balance of salt, fish and fruit was amazing. Our go to is always the sampler and a mix of Ox tail, jerk chicken and the lamb curry. All three are so delicious. The side of rice and beans is good when I mix a little of the sauces in as well, not as big a fan by its self however. The celebration dessert is different than ones I've had in the past(here they have honey and powder sugar) but it is still delicious. I also enjoy that they give you a plate of fried plantains to start your meal off, always a fun treat. The staff is always very nice, even the cooks come out at times to say thanks and to check in on you. They always have a party once a month but we've never made it out to really comment on that. Siphos is a great place for some yummy and different food here in the chico area. read more

Incredible place. Wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in but it was much bigger than I thought. Chef Sipho is fantastic, he recommended me some options and everything was fabulous, tons of options and the food is really great. Get the Oxtail it's delicious. First time trying Jamaican cuisine and it did not disappoint. read more

The best and only Ital stew in Chico! One of my most favorite restaurants with superb vibrations and customer service. If your vegan come here to enjoy plantains served complimentary and callaloo cooked to perfection with Ital stew, white rice, salad with Italian dressing and top it off with a Red Stripe beer! I am thankful to have Sipho here in Chico bringing the Jamaican Vibes here once a month with a buffet and live music!! Def my spot!! read more

Sipho's Restaurant and Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - Chico, California

Passed by the restaurant and stopped by a couple of days after. They have Vegetarian/Vegan options and it was delicious!!!! Make yourself a favor and try the Jamaican beer! The Jamaica Water was also very good! As a Mexican, we usually have Jamaica water with sugar but they add ginger and it's absolutely delicious! 100% recommend! read more

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I stopped by this restaurant on 3/14/15 (Pi Day) on my way home after shopping at Costco in Chico. The restaurant is located off the main thoroughfare, so this hidden gem may only be known to locals. Thank goodness for Yelp! I love spicy dishes, so I decided to check this place out. I'm an island boy myself from the Pacific, so I'm used to spicy flavors. I had the Ackee and Salt Fish (national dish according to their menu). It was good, but there was not much of the salt fish in the dish. I did enjoy the Ackee fruit and fried plantains, and the Ackee with the smidgen of salt fish was flavorful. Rice and Peas? Rather, rice and beans were not mesmerizing. The dish overall was 3 stars for me if it weren't for that rice and peas in addition to the lack of salt fish. Service was also the same, about 3 stars from the wait staff. I must give props to them though, especially the cook because it was hot in the dining room in the house. Imagine the heat in the kitchen on a hot day without the air condition running. I sat in the patio when I dined at this restaurant, and it was cooler outside than in the house. Revisit? I'm not sure, but we'll see what happens next time I'm in Chico. read more

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First time trying this place and I was impressed by the friendly staff, clean dining room and how great the food was. The wait is a little long but it's because they make the food when you order so it's fresh and hot! Totally a great place to grab a beer and hang out on the weekend! read more

Amazing food and super friendly staff ! Definitely will be back again ! They cater for all , the vegetarian stew was delicious!

Had dinner here last night. Overall was super impressed and excited to know that there is another ethnic place to eat at in Chico. We ordered half plates of Curried Tofu and Jamaica's national dish Ackee and Salt Fish. The sides we chose were rice & peas (which was really rice & beans) and Festivals. Food time order to table was quick and we noticed that out plates also had some callaloo (fancy word for greens) and a small green salad. Both entrees were flavorful and delicious, but I leaned more towards the ackee and salt fish. Portions were great for the price. We splurged on dessert and ordered both the coconut lime and the spiced fuit cupcake. Also delicious. We left full, but without that over stuffed feeling. My only suggestion is that our super friendly waitress seemed unfamiliar with the menu, including dessert options. I think it is important to be able to describe each dish or at least give a flavor profile, and do it with confidence--or at least learn how to fake it til you make it! I asked the waitress what ackee was and she explained that it was more savory than a sweet fruit and didn't really have a comparison...I took a gamble which turned out great but while we were waiting for our orders, I jumped on my phone to research and found out that ackee and salt fish is a common breakfast dish...and ackee is related to lychee...and looks and tastes like scrambled eggs. All things that would have been interesting to be told from my waitress. But I know that this is a new restaurant, so I cut lots of slack! :-) The waitress was kind enough to give us a to-go menu so I can drool over what I want to try next time. Nect time I definitely want to sit out on the patio where there are plenty of tables and a waterfall. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed. Happy eating! read more

I would've never expected such traditional Jamaican cuisine especially in Chico of all places. On top of the food being amazing, the atmosphere made me feel as if I was on the island. (Down to the heat in the inside dining area). The staff and the owner were so nice and pleasant to speak with. I purchased some jewelry from the small merchandise counter that I love. The best meat patties I've ever had. They ran out of the Jamaican rum cake but I'll try it next time. The ginger lemonade was amazing too. Don't visit Chico without stopping here...hungry! read more

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Awesome staff and awesome food! Jerk chicken is out of this world. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!!