I am visiting from out of state and I have always enjoyed coming here. The food is great! The restaurant is in a great location! We sat out in the patio, which was beautiful. Service was excellent. I ordered chicken pad Thai and really enjoyed it! read more

I was not impressed with the service. I ordered Sapporo Black from the menu. I showed up as a Premium and then the waiter tried to BS me into believing that this was a dark beer and then he got rude. The food was OK but not good enough to return. read more

Chopstix has the Best Asian food and excellent service of Gainesville Fl. I've been eating there for over two decades and never had a problem with quality of food or service. I highly recommend you try it for yourself. Thank you read more

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We ate at Chop Stix on a Tuesday night around 5:30 and it was not busy when we got there and the host was so unfriendly and would barely acknowledge us. The servers were also very short and unhelpful as we got seated and then proceeded to order. All of the food our table ordered (& there was 6 of us) tasted good, which is good, and for that reason we will probably go again and the scenery being on the edge of Bivens Lake is great for ambiance. But the whole experience could be so much better and more enjoyable if the servers and the host would be kind to the guests. Understandably everyone has off days, but the whole vibe the staff gave off was negative. read more

The noodles here are amazing!!! They have so much flavor. This is the place you want to go to if you love spicy food... like really spicy food. The noodles just hold on to the spice so well and don't taste bland at all. Chicken is well cooked. The volcano roll was pretty good too but the portion is huge so I'd definitely plan on sharing this! Tofu vegetable fried rice was also a hit. It just didn't have as much egg or vegetables as I'd like for it to have but the rice was good so it all worked out. read more

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I got the Penang noodle bowl and my boyfriend got the teriyaki bento box. Both were delicious and they serve a lot of food so definitely worth the price plus a very nice ambience perfect for a date. read more

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Food was good, the service not good. Waiter abandoned our table for a long time. It took a while to get a to go box and the some Other issues they where having with the computer system. They also charged the gratitude automatically. They should leave that to the customer to select the amount to want to give based the service they provided. read more

The food was delicious with large portion sizes. Even better was the ambiance and kindness of everyone who works there. Will definitely be going back! read more

First off, if the weather is nice--sit outside! The view is beautiful and you'll probably sight a gator or 2 during your meal! But to the yummy part, the food was good! My friend and I each ordered a Vietnamese Coffee & shared a Bang Bang Shrimp to start. The coffee was the perfect strength and enjoyable to drink, and the bang bang shrimp was to die for. The shrimp was perfectly breaded and sauced to a tee. For our entrees, I got the oxtail noodle soup & my friend got the pad thai. The portions are HUGE & honestly worth the $$. My friend really enjoyed his pad thai. I loved how tender and flavorful the oxtail was--was literally fall off the bone tender. One thing that threw me off though, was that the broth and noodles were basically just covered in oil. Given that oxtail is full of fatty, this is understandable, but it was just a bit overwhelming and kept me from finishing the meal. I think I'd still recommend the dish but be mindful of the bowl of oil you're about to consume! Overall though, great food flavor & great service. read more

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this place has easily become one of my favorite places in gainesville & a place that i'll continually take friends to! the bun bo hue is so so delicious-- i was craving my mom's bun bo hue so i came here! this is what i would suggest getting if you want a taste of home. the broth was phenomenal (with a hint of spice!) and the portions (noodles & meat) were large. the penang curry was also delicious with the blend of veggies in it, though, i wish the rice portion was slightly larger to match the curry portion but thats okay! the staff is also really kind & service is quick. there's also a lakeview outside of restaurant so definitely a nice place to take family & friends! read more

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Best Tom Kha I've ever experienced! Summer rolls are bomb and their daily specials are usually fantastic. A must stop for us on a regular basis! read more

Tuesday, July 5, 2022; In case you didn't know, Chopstix Café is now back open after a much needed vacation! When a new friend reaches out to you not knowing you need a hand, you celebrate them and life breaking Bánh Xèo at the best Pan Asian restaurant with the most beautiful view in #GainesvilleFlorida. Although she's an ACR, she's never been here before. Tonight, we played it light as I guided her on an appetizer adventure through Vietnam. We started with gỏi tôm thịt which is a traditional sliced shrimp and roasted pork salad with cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon with a sweet & savory dressing topped with fried shallots and fresh cilantro. Then we had their famous chicken wings. I guarantee you've never had this Vietnamese flavor before! Pro Tip ask for Sweet N' Sour Sauce in addition to the regular Tamarind sauce. Then we had a popular Vietnamese dish called Bánh Xèo which is a savory crepe with sliced shrimp and chicken. If you've never had this crispy delight, you have to try it here! Make sure you break it off and wrap it in the lettuce. It's the best way to eat it! Last but certainly not least is the grilled beef summer rolls. A refreshing way to end our tour. If we were younger, we would have also gotten the Salt N' Pepper Squid, the Shrimp Fried Rice (pro tip ask for duck sauce - trust) and Pho Tai. Please don't forget the libations! Mr. Lee's famous Mai Tai and Mrs. T's Margarita! Simply The Best! Thank you @chopstixcafe for an amazing, wonderful, uplifting, gorgeous evening. You nurtured our souls and our tummies! To Friendship!!! @BestofGainesville @GainesvilleFlorida @EATGNV read more

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Came for lunch, never been to Chop Stix. Had to wait a long time before we were seated. We ordered 2 bento boxes. Miso soup arrived after 10 min, was luke warm. The bento box arrived 30 min after that. The vegetable springroll was still partially frozen inside, the rest of the food was nothing special or exciting. The best thing about the restaurant is the view over the lake, the rest is questionable, certainly today read more

Chop Stix Café is my go to Asian fix in Gainesville Florida. waterfront location situated on the lake at Bivens Arm Nature Park. I have been several times prior and happen to be driving down Interstate 95 and decided to stop in to treat myself to a meal with a view. Large restaurant with several sections inside and outside deck seating. It's not a fancy high class restaurant so don't expect a fine dining experience but just Good service and food with a view. Items ordered: Cucumber Salad- (Fresh and tasteful) Kim Chi (Always a hit) Bang Bang Shrimp (Great flavor. nicely cooked tempura style with a great tasting sauce) Beef Chop Chay Noodle Bowl (My favorite) House specialty Thai Ginger Grouper (Highly recommend-So Good) read more

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Chopstix does it all, none of it well! The location is the only redeeming factor for this restaurant. I recently had an extremely awkward and inappropriate interaction with our two servers, and the owner. In addition to wait time and sub par food items they were not receptive to me voicing my concerns. I will not go back. I recommend any new customers or supporters to visit one of Gainesville's many quality authentic Asian restaurants. read more

Chopstix food is delicious, and their lemonade is probably the best in Gainesville, Florida. It is made with true lemons and honey. The environment is beautiful with the view of the lake, and the staff is always very corteous! I give it 5 stars! read more

Wow, what a great place. The food was amazing! They have a huge menu so you may want to review it on Yelp before you go just to save time. We went on a Saturday evening about 6:30 and had about an hour wait, even though the hostess said 30 minutes. It gets very busy and the kitchen gets bombarded with in-house and carry out orders. Overall our service was pretty good and our waiter helped us choose the authentic Vietnamese dishes. There are bento boxes, clay pot choices, stir fry, and a large selection of soups, plus sushi. Don't pass up the appetizers. We tried the winter rolls, crab rangoon, bang bang shrimp, soft shell crabs, and cucumber salad. They have a great beverage selection too, both non- or alcoholic drinks. In the evening there is a beautiful view of the water and partial sunset. We saw a gator swimming across the water. It was a great meal and we truly enjoyed it. My only negative comment was the hostess. She was very friendly, but when they are so incredibly busy, it would be best if she kept her socializing to a minimum. She held long conversations with guests both in line and at the tables. This caused her to forget where she was with seating and who was next. I would not want her to do away with her kindness, just her socializing. read more

Excellent food! Great service for being located in a college town you will not be disappointed the quality of the food is fresh authentic and fabulous!!!! read more

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This place has some great pad Thai! It's also amazing that they have 10 different heat levels. The ambiance and view is nice especially during the colder months. The service is great as well. I recommend this place to everyone in Gainesville. read more

I used to enjoy this place but after our most recent trip we will never come back. The view is great but the food and service is subpar. First we ordered 6 sushi rolls. After eating 2-3 pieces I picked a small piece of plastic out of my mouth. Upon further inspection all the rolls had pieces of plastic in them. When I showed the server she laughed it off that it was the chefs gloves. When they remade the rolls they didn't look the same which was questionable but the fish also tasted rotten. We picked at a few but couldn't eat it. We got a Togo box to not offend anyone but it went right in the trash. We were there almost 3 hours because of the slow service and then remaking the rolls with less than fresh ingredients. To end it all no customer service and a full price bill that I of course left tip on totaling over $80 for food we didn't eat. read more

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I sure don't miss this place from college. I remember going with groups of friends and every time it would be a. The waiters would always limit our table to pay with one check, then relent and knock it down to three credit cards total. This was before everyone had Venmo and Cash App on their phones to pay each other back, so it was a huge pain having to track down friends to pay them back. This all could have been avoided if they would just write separate checks. I've worked in the restaurant industry, so I know it's a hassle to split checks especially without computerized systems, but it's still completely unnecessary to pass the hassle to customers in my opinion. The food was pretty decent. It was nothing extraordinary but never had a complaint. The service is what kills it. read more

I got General Tso's chicken with a side of white rice. So good! I like the style of fried chicken used. Comes with some veggies such as carrot slices. The owners/ managers are really friendly. We were there for a friend's birthday and they caught wind that it was my husband's as well, so when they brought our friend a treat, they gave one to my husband also. :) read more

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I absolutely love his place!! The bento boxes are so good & I personally only come for the oxtail pho level 9! I love to bring my family here when they are in town. My mom always says "let's go to that place in Gainesville" The staff is friendly and very nice! Always my go to place when I'm ready to take a drive. read more

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I've only ordered take out from this restaurant--I've heard mixed things about the service but as far as the location, it's near a lake and has a pleasant dining area outside. Food: I've only ever ordered their Thai dishes. Comparing to wahaha, id say they're about the same price wise and food quality, however, chopstix entire menu is better. Chopstix is a popular college spot. A lot of my friends order it because it's not that expensive and convenient with the location and delivery. read more

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Ordered takeout from here. We ordered beef fried rice and pork fried rice. It was very disappointing, barely any vegetables, mostly white rice with oil and the beef and pork were chewy and didn't taste like much. read more

Nothing but good to say about Chop Stix! Service is attentive, food is delightful, sit on the porch for a great view of the lake and wildlife. Try the Thai tea for a refreshing non alcoholic treat! I love this place. read more

Chopstix has always been one of my favorite places. The shrimp and vegetables were fried nicely and the overall taste is delicious. I also always order a Thai milk tea with my food and it's just the perfect amount of sweetness. The staff is very nice and the food comes out at a pretty fast pace. I definitely recommend coming to this place! read more

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I love this place. Good food good view. We always go there for certain special occasions. However, they could use few improvements. The soup bowls and the water cups tastes like dish soap. I think it's just because they are pretty old. Maybe new batch or change them into crocs or glasses would help? Also the smell of the restraint could be bad sometimes. Maybe some order treatment would help. These are some of my honest opinions . We do hope this place could continue to open. Hope these will be improved soon. read more

I love Chopstix!!! Probably my favorite restaurant in Gainesville. When the weather is nice you can sit outside by Bivens Arm Lake. I had my post-graduation dinner here and the service was wonderful! Being vegan I greatly appreciate all of the options they have- a full menu of veg options. My favorites are the sweet and sour tofu and general tso tofu. I've also tried the veggie pad Thai (without egg) and loved it. The vegan pho is great too. For apps I love the veggie summer rolls, veggie spring rolls, and veggie fried gyoza. I've also had some of their veg sushi rolls and theyre good too. Oh and the Thai iced tea is made with coconut milk!! My dad loves this place too and always gets the Thai ginger grouper. It's one of the few places in Gainesville we both read more

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Great food, great service! Employees were very nice and the owners are so kind. I love supporting small businesses and this is definitely my favorite in Gainesville. Sushi is delicious as well as the pad thai! Will absolutely go back!! read more

We thought we would try this restaurant because of all the great reviews. We were very disappointed ... service slow on a week night and many empty tables. We were greeted with "no sushi tonight". We ordered the Calamari -- oh my. Each piece was huge, some of the rings measured about 4" circumference so you can imagine how tough they were. Kung Pao was like eating soup with all the broth. I ordered green curry eggplant -- the dish usually comes with red curry. It looked like red curry but I was told it was the "spices" that make it red. The calamari in the menu was listed at $9 but on our bill it was $12. The "host" told us there are signs all over saying that prices are higher than what is listed in the menu. 50% more for tough calamari!!! It's time to update the menu or put a flyer with the menu. The best part of the meal was the white rice. The view is nice, too. We won't be back. read more

The view here is so pretty, so if the weather is nice, sit outside! It's a little loud inside, but it was a busy day and it was still pleasant. The staff is lovely- super efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. It started raining while we were there and they managed to have us and all of our stuff inside within 30 seconds. We got the thai tea, Gyoza (steamed & with meat), edamame, miso soup, curry crab ragoon's, rice vermicelli, and the paris sushi roll (which is apparently their most popular right now). Everything was super good and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for well priced and great food. read more

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The food here is always amazing with some great variations on traditional dishes. Staff is always friendly and more than accommodating when I bring all my friends in wheelchairs in. With the view of the lake this is just one of my favorite chill shoots to go to when I am in town! read more

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This location continues to be renovated over and over again, making for a better atmosphere every time I visit. Normally, we go to the Thornbrooke location just because we like their specials more. However, this location does have the same specials, they are just not listed on the specials menu when you enter. During this month that location is closed, so we ended up here. You kind of have to know what to order here from years of experience. My Mom loves their duck, and since she is my main dining partner we usually end up going to a Chopstix. On Saturdays it is the freshest. Mr. Hans has great duck, but it is $30, come on. I love their Spicy Thai Ginger Grouper, which is not listed on their menu, but known as a special dish. It is my go-to dish whenever I am craving seafood- a massive piece of crispy grouper, covered in a sweet, sticky dark soy ginger sauce with fresh zucchini and mushrooms. Also, their Tofu Goi Cuon is my favorite ever, they call them Summer Veggie Rolls. I like to add Sriracha into the peanut sauce for extra flavor. The Thai Iced Tea is also really good. Sometimes I get the sushi, which is so-so if you have a hardy craving. Keep in mind that the owner is Vietnamese, so the dishes here are going to be cleaner tasting than most and the vegetables very fresh instead of canned. There will also be an abundance of cilantro, so if you do not like that herb, you may want to let your server know. Their Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and fusion dishes are all good quality but are often dumbed down for American tastes. I am not fond of the rice here, it always tastes a little off to me, but their noodles are mostly on point. There is also a Whiteberry franchise now located in the same building, so you can walk over and pick up dessert. It is great because they even combine it with your table check for one total bill, and you can eat the yogurt at your table with friends. I started liking Whiteberry from their location I used to frequent in Sarasota. Super tart, and super delicious! They get really slammed here at night so you might want to get there early, especially if you are meeting with a large group. The view of Bivens Arm lake is magnificent! read more

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Had a terrible experience with one of the workers while ordering takeout. The worker got visibly and vocally impatient with me although both me and the person I was ordering with were confused regarding what exactly our orders came with. They said that our orders didn't come with an item although the menu said they did. I was simply trying to clarify with the person this issue but the worker just kept repeating the same thing. Had they simply had just said their menu had changed/was incorrect/etc it wouldn't have been a big deal. But putting your face in your hands and shaking your head in frustration in front of me and company is just flat out bad customer service. After all this the food was just ok. I ordered a sushi bento box and my brother ordered a pad thai rice dish. There was a good amount of food for each of us. We each got miso soup, a salad, a lean Rangoon, a wonton, an eggroll, and some veggies. My sushi was not that great but my brother enjoyed his pad thai. Our boba tea flavors were good (thai tea and strawberry) but we weren't a fan of the pearls. Overall bad experience. read more

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Food is so good, and reasonably priced. They have such a pretty view of the lake. No feeding the gators! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! We walked in and were seated immediately. There are plenty of tables inside and apparently outside seating as well but we were too cold to get out there! The waitress came by and got our drinks and a few minutes later they dropped off plates for any appetizers we got as well. They were very attentive and got our food out quickly which we deeply appreciated. I ordered the pad Thai which was delicious! My boyfriend got pho and said it was some of the best he's had in Gainesville! He said to meet with spectacular in the broth is good too. We also tried the curry crab Rangoon which were delicious in a great size for an appetizer to share between two people. Can't wait to come back here soon! read more

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I'm actually shocked that this place isn't rated higher! I've always had great food from here. Amazing Asian fusion. It's a staple in Gainesville, highly recommend!! read more

Expansive menu, and not everything was done well. The sushi we got was pretty good though. Docking stars because the owner was incredibly rude both times I have been there. On our second visit, he charged us more for an item that was listed on the menu and when asked about it said "We recently increased the price, but havent changed the menus yet". Im all for supporting small business in this time of inflation, but not only were we forced to pay more than was listed, he was very rude to boot. read more

I never would have gone in if I judged from the neglected parking lot and unwelcoming entrance. Reviews and my husband's recommendation saved this place for me so we gave it a try... Atmosphere and view of water was amazing! Variety on the menu was beyond belief, vast selection of items from several Asian cuisines. Food preparation was nice, everything tasted as expected and pretty good. Service was a little slow and disorganized, though. Got a star back for the breathtaking view and affordable prices. read more

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