My biggest problem with ChikaLicious is that it’s WAY too expensive for 3 tiny servings of dessert. Also, it has a nice ambiance, but it’s too small even for its 4-guest maximum.

It’s gimmicky, expensive, tiny, and tasty.

We had a really disappointing dinner and after that letdown we wanted to redeem our evening. We ran a quick search for dessert places in our area and ChikaLicious came up. We headed over and managed to grab two seats at the bar. It’s a tiny place and believe me, the best seats are at the bar! You can see everything as it is prepared and it’s a wonderful experience.

We decided to try the Prix Fixe with the wine pairing; it included an amuse bouche, choice of dessert and petit fours. After agonizing over the dessert options, we went with the Earl Grey cake. The amuse for the evening was a black pepper gelee and while I don’t even prefer the taste of black pepper, it was fantastic! A shocking combination of spicy and sweet that tantalized the taste buds and prepared them for the dessert to come.

Watching the preparation of the Earl Grey cake was simply spectacular. First, the cake was thinly sliced and the long thin slice was laid out on a long, vintage-style plate. Next, blood-orange segments were carefully placed strategically along the cake in three spots. The gelato was then carefully scooped and the spoon warmed briefly for ease in releasing the product onto the top of the cake. I couldn’t believe the amount of care that was shown in the plating of this dessert….our guy went through three scoops of gelato before he was pleased with the final presentation. Knowing how we can eat when we’re salivating as we were then, I felt really bad for the guy because I knew we would be destroying his work of art the moment it was set down in front of us.

After seeing the presentation of the earl Grey cake, I was wondering if the taste would equal the presentation. I needn’t have worried…it was lusciously delicate in flavor and the gelato and blood oranges complemented the tea flavor perfectly. The wine pairing just added another sublime layer to the whole.

The staff at ChikaLicious was helpful but not overbearing, and down-to-earth friendly. I am almost glad I don’t live in the neighborhood because I’d be there every night!

Delicious little desserts, and in my opinion, in the perfect sizes! The combination of flavors in the small portions are absolutely divine, and satisfy my sweet tooth. Our waiter was SO friendly, patient and very helpful – he didn’t mind explaining almost every item on the menu! Although small, I thought the place was cozy and enjoyed the ambience.

I didn’t give it full 5 stars because I did think the wait was pretty long and a bit pricey.

However, this place is absolutely worth it, and I plan to again.

Petite and delicate desserts that transported me back to Japan! Nothing like the rich & fatening desserts that makes me feel so fat & bloated afterwards! Definitely a place to go for a nice afternoon dessert!