Chopstix

Chopstix is emerging out of our penalty box from 2019. The food has gone back to the days of when they were lining their entryway with culinary awards. The often overlooked young chow rice would be a best seller if they used the Chinese spelling yangzhou fried rice. It's authentic Chinese food and my favorite dish. The lo mein was all around very good. The steamed and fried dumplings were very good but they aren't quite back to when they we had to order them every other week. It looks like the have renovated the dining room as pictured and added a bar of high quality liquors that you don't normally see at any Chinese restaurant. I wanted a tumbler of Santori Toki. It's good with a giant piece of ice to sit and relax with, but I was just grabbing takeout.

So, I'm mostly writing this review to let you guys know Chopstix has changed! They now have a full bar and the most expensive cocktail is $10! Happy hour is anytime before 6pm and it's buy one get one free drinks. Also the hours have changed. They now open at 12pm and close for one hour between 4pm and 5pm to prepare for dinner. It's a little annoying but I get what they're trying to do. I had a pina colada (which is over ice not frozen, and is actually my preferred style) it was ok. The ratio of alcohol was good but the pina colada flavor wasn't all there for me. Then I had the spicy margarita and that will be my forever cocktail from now on! It was amazing! My boyfriend had an old fashion and a berry mimosa. He didn't care for his old fashion but I think it was just him and not so much the drink. Now, on to the food. The fried noodles have gotten so much better! They're light and airy with a very fresh taste. We also had a wonderful and attentive waiter who refilled our noodles without us having to ask. My boyfriend had the mango chicken which is always a hit and I had the Peking duck which is my go to at Chopstix. I love their duck so much! The only thing they could improve are the buns. The duck is served with bao but it seems like they were frozen and not fresh. It's still good just not as fluffy. Overall, I'm really into the new look they're going for and I'm so happy that they're in the neighborhood.

Great Chinese cuisine. You get more bang for your buck from the awesome lunch special, BUT that's not to say it isn't a great experience regardless. The atmosphere and lighting are really welcoming. The staff is very courteous and friendly. I really appreciate a place like Chopstix, as they specialize in the dining out experience to actually enjoy yourself. The fried rice was fantastic, since it had a more authentic taste, much more than the 'wham bam thank you mam' style of the regular, greasy corner Chinese joints.