Cocodine Thai Cuisine is a real gem for anyone in Chico craving authentic, flavorful, and delicious Thai cuisine. The moment you enter the restaurant, you are welcomed by a warm and inviting environment. The beautiful Thai decorations and atmosphere give you so many vibes from Thailand!
The atmosphere is warm and cozy with comfortable seating, and the wonderful smells of Thai food make you instantly hungry. When you look around at the other tables and see them being served amazing food, it just makes you hungrier.
The menu offers many options, including different kinds of protein for your dish, various appetizers, soups, seafood, and Thai desserts. The Papaya Salad is a favorite, pairing wonderfully with hot sticky rice that comes in a small bamboo rice basket. The crunchy, thinly cut papaya, baby tomatoes, cabbage, fish sauce, and aromatic spices blend to create a taste similar to the authentic papaya salad I had in Thailand.
BBQ pork, Cocodine BBQ chicken, chicken satay, and hot and sour mixed seafood soup made with tamarind juice are also excellent appetizer choices. The meats are tender, and flavorful, and smell as if they’ve just come off the grill, while the soup is perfect to keep yourself warm for cold winter nights.
For the main course, the fried rice is fantastic, with colorful vegetables, fluffy rice, and your choice of protein. They serve different types of fried rice, such as spicy fried rice, pineapple fried rice, and hearty tofu fried rice, all served hot and full of flavor. The Thai curries, including yellow, red, and green curries are also a highlight. The red curry is filled with flavors and vegetables such as bamboo shoots, though the coconut cream overpowers the other flavors at times. The Pad Thai and drunken noodles – the noodles dishes are also a very popular choice if you are looking for a good source of carbs instead of rice.
According to a loyal customer – Samantha Perez – “I feel like every time I have gone to Cocodine, the staff are always very nice and try to give the best and fastest service. The aesthetic of the restaurant is also very nice, and it’s almost always full every time I have gone in. I feel the food is very authentic, and they have a wide variety of dishes to choose from. I’ve never been disappointed with what I’ve gotten from Cocodine.”
If you’re in Chico and looking for delicious, hearty, and authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy & nice place to eat, Cocodine Thai is the place that is worth checking out. The great food and excellent service will bring you good vibes of Thailand that will make you want to visit again and again.
