DINING Cocodine Thai Cuisine
Boba TeaLicious
House of Bamboo
Pho C & C
Serving refreshing tapioca-pearl tea drinks in a variety of flavors, as well as smoothies, slushies and fusion teas. Seating available for enjoying ramen and other snacks. 225 Main St. Ste. M (inside the Garden Walk Mall), 966-2077 $
Vibrant Southeast Asian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. 163 E. Second St., 893-8811, www.chicohb.com $$
A variety of Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, rolls, noodles and traditional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211 Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$
Broadway Market & Deli
Just a taste
Serving Chinese food with lunch, dinner and vegetarian specials available, along with an assortment of “bubble teas.” Eat in or take out. 128 Broadway, 899-8368, www.broadwaymarketanddeli.com $
Chada Thai Cuisine Serving authentic Thai dishes, including a vegetarian menu. Lunch, Monday-Thursday; dinner, Monday-Saturday. 117 W. Second St., 342-7121 $$
Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine Serving Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Delivery available. 1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888 $
Cocodine Thai Cuisine Specializing in flavorful and healthy authentic central and northeastern (Issan) Thai cuisine. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250, 891-1800 $$
Egg Roll King Chinese-style fast food; drive-through window and indoor seating available. 659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838 $
Enjoy Teriyaki Delicious Korean specialties, including bibimbab and cellophane noodles. Also serving potstickers, tempura and teriyaki combos for dining in or taking out. Beer and sake served, open late on weekends. 450 Broadway, 899-9344 $
D
espite its relatively small size, Chico offers a surprisingly large number of options for the hungry restaurant-goer. From mobile food carts to the full fine-dining experience, locals and visitors can get a taste of just about anything they desire here. Options range from names you know to locally owned and run restaurants serving an eclectic mix of international, American and fusion cuisines. Considering the rich agricultural area surrounding Chico, many local eateries choose to source their fruits and veggies—and meats, cheeses and other edibles—as close to home as possible. Whatever you’re craving, Chico’s got you covered.
Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine
Asian
Vietnamese food, including a variety of pho, coffee and tea. Open daily, 11 a.m.10 p.m. 951 Nord Ave., Ste. A, 893-2888 $
Aonami Sustainable Sushi Asian fusion and Japanese cuisine made mostly from North State ingredients and served in a sleek, modern atmosphere. As the name implies, the fish is sustainable (nothing on the “red” list!). Lots of vegan options, too. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 924-3168 $
Big Tuna Sushi Bistro A cozy restaurant featuring traditional Japanese sushi, plus a variety of appetizers. 1722 Mangrove Ave., 345-4571 $$
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Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar Try traditional Japanese dishes or the sushi bar at this longtime Chico favorite. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-7226, www.genkaichico.net $$
Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 345-8862 $$
Happy Garden This family-run restaurant specializes in delicious, healthy Chinese cuisine served in generous portions in a nice atmosphere. Dine-in or take-out available. 180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574 or 893-5068 $
Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue with fresh vegetables, noodles, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. 2540 Esplanade, 342-8564; 1937 E. 20th St., 342-6304, www.hulasbbq.com $$
Izakaya Ichiban A sister restaurant to Big Tuna Sushi Bistro, serving Japanese tapas and traditional Japanese cuisine. 2000 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-8500 $$
Japanese Blossoms Offering authentic Japanese food and a sushi bar. 2995 Esplanade, 891-9022 $$
Kwando Restaurant Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese buffet featuring a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dim sum, soup, fish, desserts and appetizers. 740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788 $$
The Lantern Brand new Vietnamese restaurant smack in the middle of college town. 640 W. Fifth St., 343-1771 $
Mekkala Thai Cuisine
Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Downtown’s fab sushi bar and Asian grill offering a full bar, happy hour, affordable lunches. Reservations accepted. 346 Broadway, 897-0626, www.rawbarchico.com $$
Rice Bowl A sit-down restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including a sushi bar, beer and wine. 2804 Esplanade, 899-9098 $$
Rice Wok Asian food served in generous portions quickly. Dine in or take-out. Online ordering available. Closed Sunday. 1354 East Ave., 892-8369, www.ricewokchico.com $$
Sophia’s Authentic Thai Cuisine Authentic and delicious Thai food at reasonable prices. 305 Nord Ave., 342-8842 $$
Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone Home of the sushi burrito. Also serving traditional sushi, boba tea and slushies. Drive-through available. 2190 Esplanade, 892-8688 $
Teriyaki House
A family-owned and -operated Thai restaurant offering an elevated but casual dining experience. Lunch specials and take-out available. 1196 E. Lassen Ave., 636-4620 $
A Japanese fast-food restaurant specializing in teriyaki. Now with three locations in Chico. 236 W. East Ave., 894-6127; 2454 Notre Dame Blvd., 343-3744, www.teriyaki housechico.com $
Noodle House
Thai Basil
Delicious Vietnamese and Asian-fusion cuisine including soups, bowls and wraps. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-2022, www.noodle housechico.com $
Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Sit around the hibachi and watch the chefs grill steaks, seafood and vegetarian fare. There’s a sushi bar, too. 2477 Forest Ave., 899-1199 $$$
Panda Express Serving up traditional Chinese favorites and other creations—fast. Drive-through available. 2443 Cohasset Road, 345-7389 $
Peking Chinese Restaurant San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in a unique atmosphere. Closed Sunday. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888 $$
Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine Tasty Chinese food at reasonable prices. 2424 Cohasset Road, 894-8276, www.peterchu-chico.com $$
All dishes made with fresh vegetables and choice of meat (or vegetarian) and spice level. Lunch, Monday-Friday; dinner, Thursday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 121 Broadway, 343-6843 $$
Tong Fong Low Offering authentic Chinese cuisine that locals can’t stop raving about. 2072 E. 20th St., 898-1388, www.tongfonglow.com $$
Tony’s Chinese Restaurant Chinese food for dining in or take-out. Order online for delivery! 951 Nord Ave., 893-8888, www.tonyschinese.com $
Windy’s Chinese Restaurant Serving a variety of Asian favorites, beer and wine. 1000 W. Sacramento Ave., 343-1788 $
Wok ‘n’ Roll Serving popular Chinese entrees and the only Hawaiian barbecue in town. Fast and delicious combos to keep your wallet and belly full. Sushi rolls starting at less than $5. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 892-1868, $
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