Large complex in the thick of a major cluster of restaurants and shopping centers in Leominster, right off Route 2. Their features include an all-day Sunday buffet, a hibachi room, a lounge, a semi-private room, bands on weekends, comedy on Wednesdays, trivia on Thursdays, and combination plates available at lunch and dinner. Reviews here don't respect the food here, but I think a) it's definitely nowhere near elite, b) it's gotten somewhat of a bad rap, and c) it seems to be improving. Much of it depends on what you order and whether it's from the buffet. -- Sunday Buffet: The number of stations has dwindled from 3 to 2 (plus a dessert area), but that actually helps with the turnover, which is critical for a buffet. Many of the items are either bland or have been sitting a while, but I can always find 2 or 3 items that still make it worth it. And at $20.95 for both quantity and variety, a very good value. -- Hot and Sour Soup: Thick but not gloppy, and a very pleasant mouthfeel and spiciness. -- Lobster Sauce: More great mouthfeel, plenty of gentleness and flavor, but much of that flavor is salt. -- Pork Fried Rice: Had on both combos and the buffet. Medium color, minimum flavor. -- Egg Rolls: Tried on the buffet and on combo plates. They're extra crisp, but still delicate and bendy, with a filling of mostly cabbage that's both crisp and moist. Pork and five spice flavor is very pronounced and very delicious. Even though I prefer a celery-based egg roll, this one is elite, bettering probably 80% of the celery versions out there. These are hand-made, not industrial. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken: The crisp fingers might be industrial. Not much meat or batter flavor, but the thin sauce has plenty, including a very sour component that outshines the sweet. That sauce is thinner than most, so while you lose the cling, you avoid a chemical tasting glop. Overall, good. Pro tip when having via the buffet: grab some pineapple chunks from the dessert station. -- Chicken Wings; From the buffet, these certainly look industrial (Weaver or Swanson), but they're actually pretty good if you settle into accepting that they're breaded and not the 5-spice-and-ginger kind. I'm on the fence. -- Peking Ravioli: Tried on the buffet. The Fireball-sized sausage in the center has some nice flavor, but the wrapper is too thick, stiff, and starchy for my liking. -- Teriyaki: Beef version tried on a combo, steaky but dry. Definitely needed the duck sauce for both moisture and flavor. Chicken teriyaki from the buffet was actually fresher and slightly juicy. -- Boneless Ribs: Thin, glazed with both red and clear, but ultimately a dry and needing the duck sauce. Some light char added a flavor dimension. -- Shrimp Fried Rice: Ordered as part of a combo, this arrived as a large pile, with fresh grains, not the darkest, but not lacking flavor. And definitely not lacking shrimp. I took a chance and this paid off hugely. Some good, some not so good, and some very good. Not enough good to get the 4, but no way is this a below-3 joint. read more

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Went during their Sunday "buffet." The selection was super small. The food was cold and noodles were crunchy. The server also took it upon herself to add an 18% gratuity tip that totaled 30$. I understand this being common for large groups.. but at a buffet where the server does nothing but fill your drink.. come on now. -10/10 experience, will not return. read more

These people work hard but play fast and loose with the food and over sauce the crap out of it. My son has a bunch if allergies and they were not careful. They just move too fast and not enough staff members that are native to America. They have fun and work hard but are not careful and the food could have been better if it was not drowning in sauce. Never going back. read more

Chopsticks - Also they do this little boy pee thing in people's mouths which is not strange in any way. - Chinese Near Me - Leominster, Massachusetts

If you go here, don't go for the food go for the entertainment. The cooks are quite fun, but the food is low end. Not much flavor and I would consider it very bad. Takeout Chinese style food. Not a huge fan. read more

Says it's open until 12am. Arrived at 1015 after a long day of volleyball and was turned away. At first they said sushi was still open but then miraculously said nothing was available. The guy at the door was extremely rude. We took our $200 elsewhere. Their loss read more

Egg roll had a sour smell to it. The beef teriyaki was dry. It was as if the appetizers were old. Definitely not fresh.. I'm glad I didn't get sick. Won't go back ever. read more

We went there today and had their buffet I have never been so disappointed the food was awful for the money it was definitely not worth it will never go there again read more

Sorry, but this restaurant just doesn't make it for food. Fried rice was OK but teriyaki beef AND boneless ribs both tasted like unmarinated beef jerky! I can't recommend them. read more

It's hit or miss. On some occasions the food is tasty and the ratios in the food are spot on (Kung Pao chicken - ratio of chicken to celery to nuts). Other times, it's way off. On new year's eve, along with everyone else, I ordered our usual items and I was disappointed when I brought it home. Most of it was luke warm, after sitting a while because it was precooked. The kung pao chicken was tasteless and there were no nuts. The rice was hard. I get the fact that it's busy that night, but then don't take any more orders after you feel your quality will decline. I also noticed that they changed their plating when you sit down at the restaurant. Makes the portions look so much smaller. read more

Love this place! I've been coming in since I was a kid with my parents. Staff has changed over the years; that is my only complaint. We miss Danny and Francis! They were amazing hibachi chefs. The food has always been amazing! New staff are very polite and professional. Andrew is a great hibachi chef; he really adds to the experience. Overall, great place and great food! read more

The staff were polite pleasant - many smiles. I was a big fan when Chopsticks first arrived in Leominster in the 80's - great quality and uniquely tasty food. Then owners changed several years ago and goodbye to much "taken for granted great food, great atmosphere and cleanliness". Went there today because I was told the ownership changed again and possibly is being run by former original staff. My hopes were high and I couldn't wait for the Sunday buffet. Well, so sorry to say it was disappointing. Although it was better than the last previous ownership; staff was nice and there were many cars in the parking lot, the food really lacked flavor and it was cooler than Luke warm in temperature. The overall flavors were bland, mostly everything tasted the same. My favorite sesame oil flavor wasn't in anything so I asked the waitress if I could have some as a condiment to sprinkle on my food. She told me they don't have any and they don't use it; only vegetable oil. I tell you, between getting rid of cooking in peanut oil (that's everywhere) and eliminating sesame oil you may as well not call it Chinese food. It's not looking good for us who have tasted the best, but I'm still hopeful someone will bring us some great Chinese food again. read more

Food is plain not a lot of flavor, service was alright took our order then gave our check. Not a huge fan of how they automatically put the tip. Lo mein didn't have a lot of noodles, water tasted like it was from the sink. Environment seemed gloomy people were nice though. Best thing would be the time it took to come out but honestly not worth it for no flavor. All around probably won't go again maybe a 3 star on a good day. read more

Buffet on Sundays till 730pm. A must try. We had Easter dinner there. It was wonderful.

Stopped in here on Saturday night for a quick bite after a long day. The hibachi line was incredibly long so we settled for the regular menu in the dining room. Our waiter was amazing! He was so attentive and very kind. We ordered chicken lo mein, house fried rice, general gau's chicken, and spicy tuna maki. Everything tasted great! The tuna by far was the star of the show. My only dislike was the cleanliness of the bathroom. It was very busy so I know it can be hard to keep up with. Other than that our experience was great! Will definitely be back. read more

Great menu the quality of food is very high specially at the Sunday buffet, which is very reasonably priced Atmosphere is adequate. The service is top notch many smiling faces equal a very enjoyable dining experience would recommend it. read more

We have been hardcore fans for years, we got takeout this week. The crab Rangoon's were a true example of shrinkflation. The last two times we were in the restaurant a bossy Asian woman with no manners rushed us through our meal. I miss the old staff. My BF is turned off from Chinese now! read more

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I haven't been in here for years and was in the area today and stopped in for lunch. It was yummy! I chose the buffet to try different items and really everything I had was delish. The only thing I would change is the ginger sauce for the scallion pancakes. I didn't notice any ginger floating and it reallyy has more of a soy sauce taste than ginger so I didn't use that. The waiter/waitress that came by were both very pleasant and attentive. The buffet, floors and tables were delightfully tacky FREE!! Vert clean and orderly which was nice. read more

Chopsticks - It's been so long since I've been in the area. Can't wait to dig in - Chinese Near Me - Leominster, Massachusetts

If I could give no stars I would. Went this evening with my friend's 90 year old mother, waited 2 hours and never got to order food just drinks. Then the bartender told us we had to leave because she has regulars coming in that want our seats. Not OK on any occasion but especially on Christmas not ok. read more

I stopped by for lunch with my coworker. Great portion of food and good service. We sit on the left hand side away from the bar so ... Anyway, good food. read more

Food cold, greasy and really tasteless besides being expensive. Really was looking forward to liking it but just couldn't. Sick after eating. read more

Spicy Sushi combo was nasty, not fresh and felt like they had thawed it from the freezer or something. It ruined my appetite. No flavor to the Egg Drop Soup that I had for a starter. Gyoza was good but the rest of the meal was terrible. Staff was pleasant to deal with. Definitely outdated and I used to love Hibachi here but I don't think I'll be back. Update: 1 hour after eating here I got sick. read more

Been awhile since we went. very disappointed in with Hibachi. Fried rice was rice and egg only, and skimpy. Had to ask for sauces, wrong entree served by cook. When brought to manager's attention he balked over the $5 difference. Won't go back. Under new mgmt and obviously cutting corners. read more

Food was pretty decent when I ate there once. The bar/lounge could use a major remodel as it's far too small of a venue for the shows they host. Waiting over 20 minutes in line for a beer is ridiculous, and the end of the line where you pay and pickup drinks is also right next to the entrance to the room and the place where the waitresses walk in and out of the bar from, so it's a traffic nightmare. I've been in mosh pits and lines at theme parks that were less congested. read more

They stuff everyone I. And don't care if your seated behind the chef. A big part of Hibachi is the show, no show when you're not near the cooking table.., read more

Watch out if you order takeout! I just discovered that they are charging you extra if you order takeout using their web site. That's right, ordering without tying up a real person on the phone while you order costs you more! That's like having Hannaford charge you extra to self-checkout. And, it's not insignificant. My order (around $33 priced using the takeout menu I just got in the mail) went up by $3.20 by using their web site. On top of that, they are giving you the "opportunity" to leave them a tip when you pay. Uh, no. As for the food, it was just okay. I've been coming to Chopsticks for over 25 years but I think I will be looking for somewhere else to get takeout. read more

We went to Chopsticks last night, we heard there was a fantastic band Decade's by Dezyne they were awesome it brought you back to the 60s and 70s The service was horrible are waitress took for ever to come are table and the food was not great at all. It had no flavor and I don't think they ever change the oil everything was that dark oil color not golden color when the oil does get changed. We wanted to order drinks but the waitress never came back so I went to the bar myself and waited for at least 20 minutes and the bar staff just ignores you so I never got a drink. I also saw other people that didn't get one also. Very frustrating. We went there to dance and it was so over crowded you didn't have room to. They also asked if we had a wrist ban to be able to watch the band but we were already in the room but they said you still have to pay 10.00 each so we paid but there was no room to Dance so we left. If I could give zero stars I would. It was supposed to be a special night for Valantines day. read more

Ladies room had dried puke spewed all over the stalls. Obviously been there for some time. In my experience working in the restaurant business, where the bathrooms are filthy, the kitchens aren't far behind. I'll never go back. read more

Waitress kept staring at us while we at and didn't give us privacy the whole time, were arguing and complaining about other workers and their pay in our ears and having inappropriate conversations around dinner tables. Don't recommend at all read more

Don't by the bar on the right hand side, you'll get a view of the kitchen it is disgusting, dirty unsanitary, we were eating and one of the cleaning personnel ran mops under our area that smelt horribly strong with ammonia and bleach, made us all sick, asked to see the MSDS sheets and we were ridiculed, told them we got sick from the smell and the bartender laughed and said should I get an ambulance, don't eat ha it is disgusting, food is reheated and bathrooms are very dirty, read more

YUM! Some people aren't fond of their sushi but I think it may be the best in the area: and I'm a sushi fanatic. Their avocado, crab salad is AMAZING. Better than any other place I've been to. Their fish is always fresh and the sushi chef prepares it perfectly. Somewhat pricey, but worth it. For some reason, I think it's even better when you sit right at the sushi bar. Their drinks are always good and hibachi is fun, but I think their sushi is better than the hibachi. read more

Chopsticks - Best sushi around - Chinese Near Me - Leominster, Massachusetts

Went there today, couldn't get the bartenders attention to save my life, horrible lady with an attitude

I read through the reviews before coming here, and I feel that if I didnt try it for myself I would have missed out on some very delicious and meaty chicken wings, teriyaki and calamari. We came here on July 4th and Stephanie was our waitress, she was prompt, funny, fast and just awesome! read more

I don't even understand how this place is still in business. The actual restaurant is disgusting and so dirty. The bartenders act like they are doing you a favor by waiting on you and the food is bland and done with the bare minimum. They no longer put fruit in your drinks or veggies in the fried rice. The bar tenders won't take your keno tickets from your seat and they are too busy worrying about the end of the night clean up to take care of customers. I'm very disappointed in this restaurant. I remember it being so good 5 or so years ago. read more

Went back to try out the buffet. When I got there I went in to wash my hands. Immediately I heard this horrifying sound of somebody puking their guts out saying " I knew I shouldnt have tried the lo mein" my family had already grabbed plates and started eating by the time I came out of the filthy bathroom so I grabbed some wings and shrimp. This old Chinese gentleman was scowling at me for taking a lot of shrimp and muttering to himself in Cantonese. I shrugged it off...The wings were good. Shrimp was good. Buffet needs more sushi. When I got home we all had chills and cold sweats. Will update later. read more

Chopsticks is a great local Chinese place, that has good drinks and food. I tried the Pineapple Passion and got the fried rice with crab rangoons! They had live music band in the bar area but everyone was able to enjoy the music! Next visit, Hibachi area!! read more

The food was delivered on time and in careful packaging. The fried rice & sushi were pretty good, but their "spicy" menu items had no spiciness in comparison to other Szechuan-style restaurants in MA. Also, we found it amusing that, despite the restaurant name, they didn't give us enough chopsticks for everyone. read more

I went to chopsticks with two friends I believe on a Friday night . (Can't recall) I really was looking for a Chinese buffet because I wanted sushi and other things. The food was hot and fresh, kinda busy in there . The service was actually great and I'm a server . Got complimentary tea and more than one refill on water at a buffet (WOW). The sushi was incredibly fresh for a buffet too, but not many options . The food options were varying but nothing spectacular . All in all I would go again. Keep it up! read more

dude I don't know what is up with these other reviews- that isn't at all the experience I've had. I come here yearly when me and my family are on vacation and the food is consistently great when it comes to the hibachi. I can't comment on the buffet or anything other people are complaining about since I haven't been to those parts of it. but the hibachi is consistently good. everything is flavorful, they give appetizers of soup and salad for every part member, haven't tried the salad since salad isn't really my thing but the soup is wonderful every time. the service is alright, could probably be better. the wait times to get seated and have a chef come out for hibachi were a bit obnoxious last time I went unfortunately. the biggest complaint I'd have is the aesthetics- the outside looks pretty sketchy and the decor is a little questionable. last time I went the other people at our table were insufferable but that's a whole other story and not the fault of the restauran. overall four stars, definitely coming back for hibachi. read more

This used to be my favorite Chinese restaurant & it consistently had great takeout. My family visited since I was a young child. However it's gotten progressively worse over my last several visits & I've stopped going. I really enjoyed the pineapple shrimp, but they started decreasing the amount of sauce & then ended up replacing the sauce with what tastes like duck sauce. It makes everything mushy & I never liked duck sauce to begin with. Then they ruined the fried rice. They used to have fantastic fried rice. The perfect amount of egg/veggies/meat to rice ratio - without any onion which is a huge plus in my opinion. Last time (maybe a year ago) their fried rice degraded to the boring, flavorless fried rice that is common in all the other mediocre restaurants in the area. Pretty much just rice and meat. Nearly no egg. No veggies. It was the last straw & I can't imagine going back. read more

Visited on a Wednesday early evening with a holiday Gift certificate. I went into the bar area to have a drink while I ordered to go. Service was a bit slow with no recognition that a new patron had arrived and sat down. " A-friend or relative" was conversing with the bartender for a bit, no time to wait on the customer, too busy , even though probably 8 people in total were at the bar and two sets of two folks at the tables. Mai Tai was good while I waited for my to go order. When I got home order was complete and the ordered food was accurate , cooked well with no real issues just old school Chinese. Good visit, nothing over the top or in g to he cellar, will go again! read more