Cocodine Thai Cuisine
Specializing in flavorful and healthy authentic central and northeastern (Issan) Thai cuisine. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250, 891-1800 $$
Mekkala Thai Cuisine
Egg Roll King
Chinese-style fast food; drivethrough window and indoor seating available. 659 Palmetto Ave., 8931838 $
Enjoy Teriyaki
Delicious Korean specialties, including bibimbab and cellophane noodles. Also serving potstickers, tempura and teriyaki combos for dining in or taking out. Beer and sake served, open late on weekends. 450 Broadway, 899-9344 $
Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine
New restaurant on the west side of town offering Vietnamese food, coffee and tea. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 951 Nord Ave., Ste. A, 893-2888 $
Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar Try traditional Japanese dishes or the sushi bar at this longtime Chico favorite. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-7226, www.genkaichico.net $$
Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 345-8862 $$
Happy Garden
This family-run restaurant specializes in delicious, healthy Chinese cuisine served in generous portions in a nice atmosphere. Dine-in or take-out available. 180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574 or 893-5068 $
House of Bamboo
Vibrant Southeast Asian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. 163 E. Second St., 893-8811, www.chicohb.com $$
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 $$
Kwando Restaurant
Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese buffet featuring a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dim sum, soup, fish, desserts and appetizers. 740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788 $$
Mekkala Thai Cuisine
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 $
Noodle House
Delicious Vietnamese and Asian-fusion cuisine including soups, bowls and wraps. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-2022, www.noodlehousechico.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 $$$
Panda Express
Serving up traditional Chinese favorites and other creations—fast. Drivethrough available. 2443 Cohasset Road, 345-7389 $
Peking Chinese Restaurant
San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in a unique atmosphere. Closed Sunday. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888 $$
Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine
Tasty Asian food at reasonable prices. 2424 Cohasset Road, 894-8276, www.peterchu-chico.com $$
Pho C & C
A variety of Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, rolls, noodles and tradi-
tional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211 Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$
Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Downtown’s fab sushi bar and Asian grill offering a full bar, take-out, happy hour, affordable lunches. Reservations accepted. 346 Broadway, 897-0626, www.rawbarchico.com $$
Rice Bowl
A sit-down restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including a sushi bar, beer and wine. 2804 Esplanade, 8999098 $$
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 $$
Sophia’s Authentic Thai Cuisine
Authentic and delicious Thai food at reasonable prices. 305 Nord Ave., 3428842, $$
Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone Sushi, boba tea and slushies. Drivethrough or dine in. 2190 Esplanade, 8928688 $
Teriyaki House
A Japanese fast-food restaurant specializing in teriyaki. Now with three locations in Chico. 951 Nord Ave., 894-3040; 236 W. East Ave., 894-6127; 2454 Notre Dame Blvd., 343-3744, www.teriyaki housechico.com $
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