Lunar New Year 2024
Year of the Dragon
The Lunar New Year is fast approaching and CHIKO is super excited to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with you! This annual festival signifies the start of spring and the new year! CHIKO will be kicking off the celebration on Friday, February 9th with a the return of the CHIKO After Dark Series. Throughout the rest of the week, CHIKO will also have a range of delicious ‘Every Day’ specials, classes, and guest chef dinners available from February 10th to February 17th. Scroll down to check out the full details! We hope you will join us for a week filled with exceptional flavors and joyous festivities!
All Week - Tteogyuk & Specialty Cocktails
Indulge in Tteogyuk - Sold Chilled all Week from Every location. This will be paired with our exclusive CHIKO Lunar New Year Cocktail special all week long. Details Forthcoming.
Friday, Feb 9th - Lunar New Year After Dark Kickoff at Cap Hill
Join us for an unforgettable Lunar New Year Kickoff at Cap Hill! Starting at 9pm you can experience the culinary delights of Guest Chefs Roren Choi & Caleb Jang of Magpie and Tiger, showcasing Lunar New Year Dishes and New Menu Items.
Bulgogi Gimbap, Smoked Trout Roe, Perilla Leaf $9
Giant Egg Roll, Hainanese Chicken Rice, GGS Sauce $9
Galbi Jjim Bao, Mala Pickle, Yuja Aioli $16
Spiked Korean Cinnamon Punch & Kimchi Backs
Saturday, Feb 10th - DCFBC Dumpling Class
Enhance your culinary skills with our Dumpling Class with Lunch in ChiKo Bethesda. Enjoy an inclusive experience with a noon dumpling class and a delectable lunch. Bethesda will be closed for dine-in lunch.
In our hands-on dumpling class you learn how to make fillings and fold dumplings with Scott Drewno and Danny Lee. Each guest will make a few dumplings to enjoy at home.
Lunch will Include: Shrimp Dumplings, Lamb Dumplings, Pork & Kimchi Dumplings, Chicken Spring rolls, Longevity Noodles, Chinese Greens, Peking Duck Bibimbop, Orange/Chocolate Pots De Creme
Unable to make it? We will also be offering a daily special of Good Luck Dumplings with Pork, Chive and, Orange Chili Crunch for $11
Sunday, Feb 11th - Superbowl
Get ready for the Super Bowl with our Wing & Dumpling Packages! Indulge in ChiKo-Wing Buckets, Soy Glaze, Buffalo, Blue Cheese, Ranch & Pig Skin Dumplings. Choose from our $50 (wings) + $50 (25 ea dumplings) packages, available for order in buckets and catering pans. Additionally, don't miss out on our sister restaurant, I Egg You's Super Bowl Party Package, for pick-up until 5:30 pm.
Monday, Feb 12th - Lucky Package
Embrace good fortune with our Lucky Package, available for take-out and dine-in for $75. Enjoy Good Luck Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Black Bean Clams, Shrimp Toast, Spicy Beef Long Noodles, and Gold Chocolate Coins—reservations for dine-in packages will be available. 10 random guests will receive a red envelope with a $25 ChiKo gift card.
Tuesday, Feb 13th - Tangsuyuk
CHIKO Tangsuyuk | $19 crispy pork, pineapple, carrot, sweet & sour sauce. At all ChiKo Locations.
ANJU Tangsuyuk | $38 crispy pork tomahawk, sweet & sour sauce, wok roasted broccoli
Wednesday, Feb 14th - Valentine’s Day
Experience our Four-Course Valentine’s Day Menu for Two, lovingly crafted with traditional Lunar New Year ingredients. This meal is perfect for couples looking to commemorate the Lunar New Year in a uniquely intimate way. This special V-Day experience is offered at a price of $75.
Snack - Mala Shrimp Cocktail - shrimp is a symbol for liveliness (romance) and good fortune
App -Garlic Scallop Dumpling, Ginger-Scallion Sauce, Chives
Entrees - Longevity Noodles + Galbi Jjim
Dessert - Orange & Chocolate Pot de Creme, Candied Mandarins, Whipped Cream
Thursday, Feb 15th - LNY Celebratory Dinner with Guest Chefs
Join us for a Lunar New Year Celebratory Dinner at The Shell in Capitol Hill at 6:30pm. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, treat yourself to a Five-Course full-service meal, complete with expertly selected beverage pairings. Priced at $95+, This dining experience is brought to you by a lineup of renowned local guest chefs including Peter & Lisa Chang, Stevie Chu, Mama Lee, and Rosie Nguyen.
Pre Set Panchan Mama Lee - Samsaek Namul
First Course Peter & Lisa Chang - Tofu Skin Salad & Roasted Duck Spring Rolls
Second Course Mama Lee - Assorted Jeon, Beef, Shrimp, and Vegetable
Third Course Stevie Chu - Garlic Chili Oil Noodles, Crispy Prawns
Fourth Course Scott & Danny - Wagyu Bibimbap, Spinach, Quail Egg
Fifth Course Rosie Nguyen - Hotteok Tangyuan - seed crumble, gold leaf, honey syrup
Friday, Feb 16th - CHIKO Tea House
Join us for a special Lunar New Year tea experience at CHIKO Capitol Hill with seatings at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm; featuring 2 up and coming pastry chefs, Jill Nguyen and Caroline Ta, of Capitol Jill Baking and Sweets by Caroline. Walk in for some Asian-inspired pastries and drinks, or reserve an exquisite high tea experience, featuring sweets and savory bites.
Unable to make it? We will also be offering a daily special of Tteokgalbi: Korean Beef Patties, and Soy Honey Glaze for $11
Saturday, Feb 17th - Just Dumplings Brunch Kickoff
Join us at CHIKO Capitol Hill for the exciting launch of our Dumpling Brunch! Let’s Make it a new weekend tradition every Saturday and Sunday starting at 11AM. It's the perfect way to kick off your weekend in style, surrounded by great food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Unable to make it? We will also be offering a daily special of Fried Whole Quail: Garlic Sauce, and Chinese Style Slivered Potato Salad for $14