Thank you, Regina for sending me the link to Chiko in Encinitas. When I looked at the menu, I knew I had to try it, and the very next day, Regina and I went to Chiko for Sunday Brunch. What a feast we had! We loved everything we ordered, and the portions were so big that we both had food to take home.
The restaurant began in 2017 in Washington, D.C., as the first restaurant in The Fried Rice Collective. (A group of restaurants). It was begun by Scott Drewno, who came from a fine dining backgroup, including a stint at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant, Chinois. Chiko added several partners, went for casual dining, and they were a big hit from the beginning.
Chiko's is a great restaurant for sharing. There are appetizers, salads, entrees and sides. For the two of us, we ordered the orange-ish chicken as our main course. It was slightly spicy, with a crispy coating on the outside, and just enough spice to make it delicious. It was served with white rice and a wonderful sauce. We also ordered half-a-cado salad. So tasty. It was a mixture of cucumber, jicama, nuts
and avocado, in a slightly spicy sauce. The chicken spring rolls we ordered were wonderful. The chicken mixture was nestled in a huge wonton, then wrapped like a burrito and fried. We loved it.
Other popular dishes include spicy ribeye and rice, cumin lamb dumplings, and pork and kimchi potstickers.
The restaurant is in the space that was once occupied by Jamroc, one of my favorite Jamaican restaurants ever. Chiko may well become a favorite of mine. I can't wait to go again and try new dishes. They have so many interesting items to choose from.
I will be taking our lunch bunch group there in January. It's perfect for them. Casual, great for sharing, and spectacular food. Check it out. It's a winner.
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