“Guest Chef’s Kevin Tien and Carlie Steiner (Himitsu) will offer unique dishes for the evening. All specials are priced a modest $8.”

423 8th Street, SE

Can’t get into Himitsu? On Friday, May 18th you won’t be able to get into Chiko!! Kidding, kidding. Kind of. This sounds awesome.

From Chiko:

“CHIKO After Dark Series
Friday, May 18th
From 9:30pm-Midnight
423 8th St SE Washington DC 20003
Walk-ins welcome, not a ticketed event

CHIKO is the first restaurant from The Fried Rice Collective. Chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno pair modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors, while Drew Kim provides his passion for hospitality ensuring a unique fine-casual dining experience. The After Dark Series is an idea born from years of collaborative efforts by Chefs Drewno and Lee. This series will offer an opportunity for both local and national chefs to have a creative space to experiment.

Guest Chef’s Kevin Tien and Carlie Steiner (Himitsu) will offer unique dishes for the evening. All specials are priced a modest $8.

The menu specials begin at 9:30pm and will last until midnight, Friday, May 18th. The event is not a ticketed event; walk-ins are welcome. Doors are open to all on a first come, first serve basis. Alcohol specials will be announced.

An additional late night Kitchen Counter seating will be offered at 10:30. These reservation holders will be served to our Eat the Menu tasting with the bonus of our guest chefs’ unique creations. The $50 cost per person will remain the same for this late night Kitchen Counter experience.”