CHIKO

101 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
(760) 230-1076

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Wok Charred Wheat Flour Noodles
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry
XO Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Cumin Lamb Dumplings
Loaded Bulgogi Tots
Galbi Beef Skewers
Soy Glazed Brisket

Menu

Most Popular
Korean Garden Noodles (V)
glass noodle, seasonal vegetables, citrus soy
Spicy Ribeye and Rice Cakes
bulgogi ribeye, mushrooms, onion, gochujang sauce
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry
wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, mushrooms
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls
sweet chili aioli dipping sauce, gochugaru
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (5)
apple kimchi, sesame dipping sauce, scallion
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
GF XO Shrimp Juk
rice porridge, egg whites, wok-fired shrimp, chili oil, fried basil, crispy garlic
House Veggie Fried Rice
tempura mushrooms, egg, seasonal veg, apricot, sunflower seeds, puffed rice
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
GF Korean Garden Noodles
gluten free soy, seasonal vegetables, glass noodles

Picked for you
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls
sweet chili aioli dipping sauce, gochugaru
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (5)
apple kimchi, sesame dipping sauce, scallion
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
Korean Garden Noodles (V)
glass noodle, seasonal vegetables, citrus soy
Spicy Ribeye and Rice Cakes
bulgogi ribeye, mushrooms, onion, gochujang sauce

Utensils
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***utensils are only provided upon request***

Small Plates
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
Wok Blistered Green Beans (V)
sesame oil, crispy garlic, ssamjang
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls
sweet chili aioli dipping sauce, gochugaru
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (5)
apple kimchi, sesame dipping sauce, scallion
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
XO Shrimp
wok-fired shrimp, egg whites, thai basil, chili oil over your choice of rice porridge or toasted ciabatta

Big Plates
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry
wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, mushrooms
Spicy Ribeye and Rice Cakes
bulgogi ribeye, mushrooms, onion, gochujang sauce
Soy Glazed Brisket
soy egg, pickled peppers, furikake butter, nori
Korean Garden Noodles (V)
glass noodle, seasonal vegetables, citrus soy

Kids Menu
Side of Fruit
sliced apples and Asian pear
Dirt Pudding
custard, oreo cookie crumbs, gummy worms

Sides
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Sichuan Spicy Cucumbers (V)
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Korean Potato & Egg Salad
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter, soy powder
Plain Rice
Full Monty
All the sides, kimchi, daikon, cucumber, potato salad, spinach salad, rice w/butter

Dessert
Strawberries and Cream Custard
buttermilk panna cotta, candied almonds, local strawberries, basil seeds

NA Beverages
Coke
12 oz can
Diet Coke
12 oz can
Sprite
12 oz can
Surf Water Still
still water16 oz aluminium bottle
Surf Water Sparkling
sparkling water16 oz aluminium bottle
Sac Sac Orange
orange pulp juice8 oz can
Green Tea
ITO EN 16.9 oz bottle
Howling Moon Kombucha
dragon fruit, guava, basil16 oz glass bottle

Vegetarian Menu
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
House Veggie Fried Rice
tempura mushrooms, egg, seasonal veg, apricot, sunflower seeds, puffed rice
Wok Blistered Green Beans (V)
sesame oil, crispy garlic, ssamjang
Wok Charred Wheat Flour Noodles (V)
spicy wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, seasonal veg
Spicy Veggie Rice Cakes (V)
chewy rice cakes, shitake mushrooms, seasonal vegetables
Korean Garden Noodles (V)
glass noodle, seasonal vegetables, citrus soy
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
Sichuan Spicy Cucumbers (V)
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Korean Potato & Egg Salad
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter, soy powder

Gluten Free Menu
GF Half-a-cado Salad
GF dressing, cucumber, jicama, candied almond slivers
GF XO Shrimp Juk
rice porridge, egg whites, wok-fired shrimp, chili oil, fried basil, crispy garlic
GF Wok Charred Green Beans
sesame oil, crispy garlic
GF Veggie Fried Rice
egg, seasonal veg
GF Spicy Veggie Rice Cakes
chewy rice cakes, shitake mushrooms, seasonal vegetables
GF Korean Garden Noodles
gluten free soy, seasonal vegetables, glass noodles
GF Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter *not vegan
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Strawberries and Cream Custard
buttermilk panna cotta, candied almonds, local strawberries, basil seeds

Most Popular
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry
wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, mushrooms
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
GF XO Shrimp Juk
rice porridge, egg whites, wok-fired shrimp, chili oil, fried basil, crispy garlic
House Veggie Fried Rice
tempura mushrooms, egg, seasonal veg, apricot, sunflower seeds, puffed rice
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
Wok Blistered Green Beans (V)
sesame oil, crispy garlic, ssamjang
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Sichuan Hot Fried Chicken Sando
spicy aioli, pickled daikon, shredded cabbage, served with tots
Loaded Bulgogi Tots
caramelized onions, scallion, kimcheez whiz

Picked for you
Veggie Dumplings (V) (3)
wok-fired squash, pea shoots, carrots, rice
GF Veggie Fried Rice
egg, seasonal veg
Wok Charred Wheat Flour Noodles (V)
spicy wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, seasonal veg
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Full Monty
All the sides, kimchi, daikon, cucumber, potato salad, spinach salad, rice w/butter

Utensils
Add Utensils
***utensils are only provided upon request***

Dim Sum
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (3)
apple kimchi, sesame dipping sauce, scallion
Veggie Dumplings (V) (3)
wok-fired squash, pea shoots, carrots, rice
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls (2)
chinese mustard
Mushroom Juk (V)
rice porridge, ponzu mushrooms
Pork Belly Bao (2)
chinese mustard, hoisin, pickled cucumbers, green onion, crispy garlic
Tofu Bao Buns (V) (2)
chinese mustard, hoisin, pickled cucumbers, green onion, crispy garlic
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion
Galbi Beef Dumplings (3)
Ssamjang aioli
XO Shrimp
wok-fired shrimp, egg whites, thai basil, chili oil over your choice of rice porridge or toasted ciabatta

Large Plates
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
Wok Blistered Green Beans (V)
sesame oil, crispy garlic, ssamjang
Loaded Bulgogi Tots
caramelized onions, scallion, kimcheez whiz
Sichuan Hot Fried Chicken Sando
spicy aioli, pickled daikon, shredded cabbage, served with tots
Soy Glazed Brisket
soy egg, pickled peppers, furikake butter, nori
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry
wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, mushrooms
Wok Charred Wheat Flour Noodles (V)
spicy wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, seasonal veg

Kids Menu
Side of Fruit
sliced apples and Asian pear
Dirt Pudding
custard, oreo cookie crumbs, gummy worms

Sides
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Sichuan Spicy Cucumbers (V)
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Korean Potato & Egg Salad
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter, soy powder
Plain Rice
Full Monty
All the sides, kimchi, daikon, cucumber, potato salad, spinach salad, rice w/butter

Dessert
Strawberries and Cream Custard
buttermilk panna cotta, candied almonds, local strawberries, basil seeds

NA Beverages
Coke
12 oz can
Diet Coke
12 oz can
Sprite
12 oz can
Surf Water Still
still water16 oz aluminium bottle
Surf Water Sparkling
sparkling water16 oz aluminium bottle
Sac Sac Orange
orange pulp juice8 oz can
Green Tea
ITO EN 16.9 oz bottle
Howling Moon Kombucha
dragon fruit, guava, basil16 oz glass bottle

Gluten Free Brunch
GF XO Shrimp Juk
rice porridge, egg whites, wok-fired shrimp, chili oil, fried basil, crispy garlic
GF Mushroom Juk
rice porridge, p0onzu mushrooms, fried basil, chili oil, crispy garlic
GF Wok Charred Green Beans
sesame oil, crispy garlic
GF Half-a-cado Salad
GF dressing, cucumber, jicama, candied almond slivers
GF Veggie Fried Rice
egg, seasonal veg
GF Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter *not vegan
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Strawberries and Cream Custard
buttermilk panna cotta, candied almonds, local strawberries, basil seeds

Vegetarian Brunch
Mushroom Juk (V)
rice porridge, ponzu mushrooms
Tofu Bao Buns (V) (2)
chinese mustard, hoisin, pickled cucumbers, green onion, crispy garlic
Veggie Dumplings (V) (3)
wok-fired squash, pea shoots, carrots, rice
Wok Blistered Green Beans (V)
sesame oil, crispy garlic, ssamjang
Chilled Peanut Noodle Salad
sichuan peanuts, asian pear, cilantro, egg noodles
Half - A - Cado Salad (V)
half of an avocado, jicama, cucumber, candied almonds, sesame soy vinaigrette
Wok Charred Wheat Flour Noodles (V)
spicy wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, seasonal veg
House Veggie Fried Rice
tempura mushrooms, egg, seasonal veg, apricot, sunflower seeds, puffed rice
Sichuan Spicy Cucumbers (V)
Turmeric Pickled Daikon (V)
Korean Potato & Egg Salad
Sesame Spinach Salad (V)
blanched spinach, sesame dressing, crispy garlic
Steamed Rice w/ Furikake Butter
furikake, furikake butter, soy powder
Crispy Cauliflower
gochujang aoili, furrikake, crispy shallots, scallion

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Recent Reviews

INSANELY DELICIOUS LUNCH ! On Friday my wife and I had a lunch date with our 2 young grand daughters. ZOOM ZOOM ! That meant leaving home in San Clemente at 11am, picking our girls up at Oceanside around midday and then on to Encinitas to have a fabulous lunch right here. We parked our wheels at the side of the restaurant around 1.15pm. The moment we walked inside Hunter the GM / Chef greeted us with a big welcoming smile. IT'S BEEN A WHILE ! In fact it had been almost 3...
August 2025
Had an awesome meal at CHIKO! I ordered the orange chicken and the shrimp lo mein—both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The orange chicken had that perfect balance of crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The lo mein was super fresh and loaded with shrimp.

What really made the experience next level was the manager/chef. Super friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had an amazing time. You can really tell they care about the food...
July 2025
I love this place and I live 80 miles north in Long Beach but have visited several times as part of my cycling route! Came across this fantastic place a few years back and was delighted to know they have all other locations in the Washington, DC area. Am bummed to have recently found out that they MIGHT close by year-end! Please don't.
Although they no longer serve their bulgogi fries they have lots and lots of other choices. The half-avocado salad always refreshing,...
July 2025

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CHIKO

101 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 230-1076