Chiko (954 Manhattan Ave.) opened in 2018, before the pandemic upended New York’s restaurant scene.Â
The small and sleek spot had a chef’s counter that served a 13-course omakase tasting menu. Chef and owner Xiaowei Zheng, who is originally from Fuzhou, China has worked at popular restaurants like Sushi Dojo and Il Buco Alimentari and was in a unique position to make his menu decidedly Japanese but with hints of French and Italian influences.Â
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