Danny Lee is an influential chef and restaurateur based in Washington, D.C., celebrated for his significant contributions to Korean and Korean-American culinary scenes. He is a co-owner and chef behind several...
CHIKO is a Chinese-Korean restaurant in Washington D.C. founded by chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, part of The Fried Rice Collective. They are known for pairing modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors.
Customer Perception
Customers generally praise CHIKO for its unique Chinese-Korean fusion cuisine, bold flavors, and modern approach. Reviews often highlight specific dishes and the overall dining experience.
Additional Details
CHIKO has a location in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
such an awesome spot!!! i had just a great time here. we ordered the orange-ish chicken, bulgogi stir fry, and cucumber salad as a group of 3 and all the items were amazing. the chicken was definitely the standout dish, with the crispy exterior and zesty, savory sauce, it was addicting. the bathroom wall mural was also very endearing. if you’re ever in dupont circle, don’t miss out.
Came here as a visitor from a recommendation from a local of her favorite Asian restaurants in all of DC. I concur with her recommendations. The flavor was amazing. I think this restaurant is best as a lunch or a take out place for dinner. The atmosphere is lacking slightly.
This is an unkind restaurant so don’t forget to get an e-gift card from Costco for 25% off!
5
We had an amazing experience at Chiko, and a huge part of that was thanks to Jan (Jon). From the moment we walked in, he was incredibly welcoming and provided outstanding hospitality.
Jan was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and gave us fantastic recommendations. He even let us sample the house-made lime cooler and house-made lemonade before we ordered, which was such a thoughtful touch and made it easy to choose. Both drinks were refreshing and delicious!
We ordered the pork and kimchi potstickers, the cumin lamb stir-fry, and the spicy bulgogi stir-fry, and every dish was packed with flavor. You could tell Jan really knew the menu because his recommendations did not disappoint.
His friendly personality, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers made our entire experience even better. Employees like Jan are hard to find these day, he truly deserves a raise!
We’ll definitely be back and will be recommending Chiko to our friends and family. Thank you, Jan, for making our visit such a memorable one!
5
This hole in the wall restaurant is DELICIOUS. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere not so much but listen the food makes for the lack of ambiance. I a licking my lips thinking about it. I had the lamb noodles.. soooo yummy. My friend had the orange chicken even better. I will be going back when I am in the area.
4
dumplings were so good. the veg dumpling is gas. happy hour dumplings are super well priced. the green beans were mid - not cooked through, could not finish. staff was nice. a bit dirty.
