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Egg Roll King Chinese-style fast food; drive-thru window and indoor seating available. 659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838 $
Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine Vietnamese food, including a variety of pho, sandwiches, 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, chicogenkai.com $-$$
Vietnam Bistro
Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. Lunch, dinner and delivery. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 345-8862 $
Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar Halo serves up two distinct flavors of the Hawaiian islands: barbecue (chicken, pork, fish, you name it) and poke (raw fish salad). Mahalo! 1354 East Ave., Ste. P, 592-3898 $
Happy Garden
Mekkala Thai Cuisine A family-owned and -operated Thai restaurant offering an elevated but casual dining experience. Lunch specials and take-out available. 1196 E. Lassen Ave., 636-4620 $$
Momona Noodles + Bao Specializing in ramen, bao (steamed buns) and other Asian-inspired dishes. Plus a sake bar! 230 W. Third St. momonachico.com $$
This family-run restaurant specializes in delicious Chinese cuisine served in generous portions in a nice atmosphere. Dine-in or take-out available. 180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574 or 893-5068 $
Noodle House
Hibachi Grill Buffet
Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Traditional Asian buffet, with Chinese entrees and appetizers, plus a sushi bar and hibachi grill. 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 891-1144
Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q
Delicious Vietnamese and fusion cuisine including soups, bowls and wraps. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-2022, noodlehousechico.com $
Sit around the hibachi and watch the chefs grill steaks, seafood and vegetarian fare, with flair. There’s a sushi bar, too. 2477 Forest Ave., 899-1199 $$
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, hulasbbq.com $$
Panda Express
I Fish Poke Bar Thai Kitchen
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Fresh, affordable make-your-own poke bowls, plus a full menu of Thai favorites. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. 2a, 892-1868, facebook.com/ fish-poke-bar-thai-kitchen $
Izakaya Ichiban A sister restaurant to Big Tuna Sushi Bistro, serving Japanese tapas and traditional Japanese cuisine. Two sushi bars, a nice outdoor patio, plus regular live music and karaoke. 2000 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-8500 $$
Japanese Blossoms Creative Japanese cuisine with local ingredients. In addition to sushi and sashimi, there’s a nice list of fully cooked entrees. Vegan and allergen-friendly dishes available. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with nightly happy hour specials. 2995 Esplanade, Ste. 104, 891-9022, japaneseblossoms.com $$
Kwando Restaurant Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese buffet with a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dim sum, soup, fish, desserts and appetizers. 740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788 $$
Lucky Poke Lucky Poke is run by Aonami Sustainable Sushi owner Jimmy Lee and focuses on fresh, sustainable, create-your-own poke bowls. 119 W. Second St., 487-7048 $$
Serving up Chinese favorites and other creations—fast. Drive-thru available. 2443 Cohasset Road, 345-7389 $
San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in this charming underground restaurant, which transforms into a nightclub on Friday nights. Closed Sunday. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888 $$
Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine Tasty Chinese food at reasonable prices. 2424 Cohasset Road, 894-8276, peterchu-chico.com $$
Pho C & C A variety of Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, rolls, noodles and traditional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211 Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$
Pho Le/Wild Casian Pho Le serves up Vietnamese favorites, from signature pho noodle soups to rice plates and rice noodle bowls. In 2018, the owners opened Wild Casian in the same space, specializing in New Orleans/ Asian fusion. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 487-8933. $
Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar Fab downtown sushi bar and Asian grill offering a full bar, happy hour and affordable lunches. Reservations accepted. 346 Broadway, 8970626, rawbarchico.com $$ DINING LIST continued on page 10 SAVOR
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