a really solid spot for japanese noodles i rly liked the dipping soba because the noodles were not overcooked and the dipping sauce was really flavorful the takoyaki was also solid read more

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After reading the raving reviews, I guess I expected more. On the plus side, they are open late to grab some food after a party or concert. They have happy hour items which are discounted after 9pm. The food was decent but average. Other reviews note portions are generous but I didn't feel that was the case. I was surprised by the high prices for some items such as the soba noodles which were over $21 for a small plate of noodles and some frozen shrimp tempura. The rolls were fine but again over $17. Service was minimal but we didn't need much. The parking lot is tiny and so are the spots so beware. For a late night meal we paid $60 for average Asian food which seemed steep. I don't think I would go out of my way to dine here again... read more

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Came here on a Saturday, not busy at all and seated right away. The food was good, but nothing to brag about. We each ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl, the mixed tempura, a miso soup, and a calamari roll. Again, food was good, but nothing to brag about, maybe because everything we ordered was basic. But the calamari roll was identical to a shrimp tempura roll with spicy mayo and eel sauce. The place was clean with randomized music ( Christmas music played during the queue ). This is why I gave them 3 stars. We saw our server 3 times, once to seat us, once to take our order, and once to give us our food. Had to get up to ask for utensils, other condiments, and a refill for water. Also had to get up and ask for the check. The server attended other tables quite frequently, didn't understand why not us. I showered I swear. read more

Love this place, been coming here since I was in college. Excited they are still in business and the service and food is great!! read more

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I was on the hunt for Zaru soba and use Yelp to help direct me to chopstix. We had dinner about a block away, but they didn't have it so I was determined to get my soba and brought it back to my hotel. They told me it would take 10 minutes and I think it took less than five. It was very good nice size portion good dipping sauce. The noodles were perfectly cooked. read more

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I'll start by saying that this review is long overdue. Chopstix is a longstanding SD institution that has been around for over 30 years. One of my family members started going here with a friend back in the 90's and my family still comes back every now and then. I've been visiting for over a decade now and can assure that the chefs are still consistent as ever. Nowadays when I come to Chopstix I usually come with my dad or a friend. Upon entering, the dining room isn't very large but I've never had to wait for a table even at peak hours. For as long as I can remember, my dad and I have always ordered the same thing because we enjoy it so much. While I'm not a huge sushi fan, my dad and I really enjoy ordering a starting order of california rolls and soy sauce. I would recommend california rolls for anyone who is feeling apprehensive about trying sushi like I was because it has imitation crab instead of raw fish, it is pleasantly chewy without being too overloaded with ingredients, and it tastes so good with soy sauce. As it is a Japanese diner, Chopstix also features a full sushi menu although I've never tried it. For my dad and I, the highlight of our meal is always the chicken yakisoba. It is served in an enormous portion and always comes out hot. On previous occasions I have also tried the chicken teriyaki bento box and one of their Japanese curries. I remember both being good but I felt that they lacked the wow factor that the chicken yakisoba has. Chopstix is arguably my favorite Japanese restaurant in San Diego and I hope it remains delicious for years to come. While not related to the food, the only issue I have had with Chopstix is that it is located in a strip mall with a few other restaurants, with which it shares a very small parking lot. For this reason, finding a parking spot may be difficult if one arrives via car during the peak dinner rush or on weekends. read more

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On every San Diego trip, me and my family visit Chopstix. Delicious, reliable, consistent with friendly, welcoming and fast service. Lots of seating and I also enjoy the TV screens to take a look at while enjoying a wonderful meal. The ramen here is a stand out with rich, deep and flavorful broths and tons of variations to choose from with toppings. We always order the gyoza, just perfect. The miso soup has a lovely flavor as well. read more

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Service was great. Food was massive portions ! Parking on the street was easy to come by. For the food I've had better but they're known for their noodles and we didn't get any sadly read more

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What I ordered | unagi don Taste | unagi was good. Set came with salad and miso soup. Service | food came out pretty quick for lunch. Parking | small lot Notes | came here during weekday lunch and was able to get seated immediately. Class of Japanese menu with ramen, sushi and rice bowl options! read more

Chopstix - Unagi don - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Between the ramen, tempura don, nabeyaki udon, and bento box...the only hit was the tempura don. Everything else we ordered was mediocre at best. The portions and quality didn't justify the $20 price tag. The shrimp tempura pieces are super tiny, but at least the batter was light and crispy. Unfortunately there are much better options in the area. This would be a pass for me in the future. read more

Chopstix - Nabeyaki Soup Noodle with char siu. Super tiny bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the longest standing Japanese food spots in San Diego. I've been going here for over 20 years! Bento boxes, yakisoba, katsu, and the newly added ramen and udon choices to the menu make this a perfect one stop shop for Japanese eats. read more

Great spot for a late night snack/dinner or if you want something quick and cheap. Parking can be a bit difficult. They have so many dishes ranging from sushi, curry, ramen, udon, etc. read more

Chopstix - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been coming here for years and when my diverse group of co-workers was looking for a spot to get together and eat, I knew this was a good choice due to their amazing variety. Came here with a party of 6 and we got seated immediately. Food 4/5: I got the special entree chicken katsu which comes with a side of miso soup and rice. This is always my go to as it is always perfectly crunchy and the miso soup just heals the soul. Only a 4/5 because I tried my friend's udon and it was super salty. Service 5/5: The service here is always great and we were always checked on. They truly take customer service to a high standard. read more

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always a classic!! the food is always yummy and fresh. i would say it's a go to spot, but service is spotty. i always wait ages for my order to be taken and the food to come out but it is still pretty yummy. they have some good deals later too. we got takoyaki and the katsu! miso soup was like halfway filled which was also disappointing. they gave us a tiny thing of katsu sauce as well. the katsu itself was delicious. the cut of meat was definitely quality. takoyaki was yum and octopus was fresh read more

Chopstix - katsu and takoyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Fumi is so much fun and wonderful!!! Great personality and warm hospitality!!! Enjoyed our conversation with her while she served great Japanese cuisine with our friends visiting from Hawaii. Great specials when you order a large beer/sake. The restaurant is clean and has a great vibe to enjoy your meal. We keep coming back for the great service and delicious food. The Original Chopstix is da best!!! read more

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I have been coming here since I was in college. This spot has been opened for 30+ years and I know why they are. Food is always consistent and tastes home cooked. Pricing is extremely reasonable and portions are large. The staff is extremely nice and the setting feels like a home style Japanese restaurant. I personally always get the mabo and curry combo. No other place makes Japanese style mabo tofu in San Diego. In addition pretty much everything else on the menu is pretty solid. I am going to continue to come back here! read more

Chopstix - Mabo & Curry Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Very authentic selection of Japanese dishes Great and friendly service Landmark on Convoy read more

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It's been a while since I've been here. Food is good. This visit, we got some food to go for dinner. Crunchy roll and mango mango roll Sushi and oyako don. All delicious and filling. read more

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The food was okay, the roll fell apart when you pick it up. The service was the problem. The server looked at us with distaste, and sat us down without a word. Waited 10 minutes for our food, 10 minutes into eating our food we received our bill. Mind you a couple of tables came in around the same time as we did, and did not receive their bill until 30 minutes later. We had not reached even the half and hour mark on our time there. When we went to order more, we were hit immediately with an adjusted bill. Why not wait and make sure that your customer is done ordering? read more

Went here for lunch or the curry bowl bowl with chicken. It came with one piece of beef and that's how they make it here. When I asked for chicken, they should've told me they don't have chicken the only beef so I could've ordered something else. I will not be back. There will not be a next time. read more

Went here for dinner cause felt like sushi and ramen. Off Convoy. Parking is small so be patient looking for one. The inside is also a little small for dining. Sushi is good and the miso ramen hit the spot. The chicken teriyaki bento box was ok. I felt the chicken could have had more sauce and flavor but overall it was decent. read more

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One of my favorite ramen places in San Diego. I've been going to it for many years. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The furniture has gone through a few renovations throughout the years too to keep it comfy. Though no longer on the menu, I still order the wakame (seaweed) ramen and they'll still make it. Their shoyu broth is my favorite, it is full of umami flavor, maybe from mushrooms. Their wonton chasyu ramen is pretty good too. Also like their mabo ramen, okayko don, curry, stir fry veggies, vegetable tempura, yakisoba. Some differences from other ramen places I should mention: - their egg is a hardboiled egg, not a soft boiled egg - their chasyu is lean meat, not the fatty ones. But I like this more because sometimes the fatty ones are too fatty. read more

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We had Crunchy, Dragon, Ex-Boyfriend, Lemon and Gogo Rolls Deluxe Chasyu Ramen Mabo and Curry Rice with Chicken Katsu Kimchi Fried Rice Parking can be challenging as it is the same complex as Happy Lemon. There are very limited disabled parking spots often occupied. There is additional parking in the back of Happy Lemon. It's our go to place for Japanese comfort food. We recommend everything we listed above except for the Kimchi fried rice. read more

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Came in with 7.5 people. The team there Shuffle some tables and Wala we were eating. low light low background Ambience you could see workout Sunglasses and you could talk without shouting This whole area is not car friendly so choose wisely. 2 mixed use restrooms no wait times Fun Sushi roll American roll remix on the back Menu. Food was great service was great. read more

Very attentive service ... Check in easy via outside tablet in front of entrance ... Join the Waitlist: Use the Yelp app to get on the list before you arrive ....limited seating ... I really praised for its rich, flavorful broths, fresh noodles (often made in-house), Generous portions of juicy chashu (pork) and perfectly soft-boiled ajitama (egg) are popular. You can customize your ramen bowl ... Great Gozya. The restaurant can feel small and noisy at peak hours. CHOPSTIX is a must-try for ramen lovers in San Diego LOVE THIS PLACE this IS our favorite GO-TO-RAMEN-FIX place when we have that craving ARIGATO CHOPSTIX !!! read more

My boyfriend and I are regulars here. The staff is always so welcoming and the food has a homey, authentic flavor. We love dining for lunch when we're in the area. read more

Me and my buddies are big fans of Japanese cuisine and we were huge fans of this place, the chicken katsu was great! We also got some edamame and gyoza which were fantastic and our waitress was awesome and they had melon soda which is my favorite and reminds me of when I visited Japan. Will definitely come again! Food was bussin! read more

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I haven't been here forever and I'm so happy to say that the food is still so good. It's still authentic with Japanese servers. The fish tank which entertained my kids back in the day is still there. We ordered the chicken katsu curry and the tonkatsu don. Yummy comfort food that's comparably priced and good portions. We went there on a weekday for lunch and it's still a full house. The food comes pretty quickly. I appreciated that our meals came with miso soup and salad. Definitely great value for delicious food! read more

Chopstix - Ton Katsu Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Sushi and beer bulgogi! Service was great and quality of food was fresh. The noodle soup was good too. read more

Chopstix - Beef Bulgogi Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super sad to do this but this is not acceptable. Tonight I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and found a big piece of glass while I was eating. I actually bit into it, as it was hidden in the sauce and rice. I shared my food with my daughter who wanted to try it, luckily I bit the glass and not her! I let the servers know about, they apologized like a million times. I told them that they need to talk to the cooks cause that big ass piece of glass could have really hurt someone. Like who cracks a bottle of glass into food and doesn't throw the entree away and start over from scratch!!! This had me pissed off! Anyway they took my food away and didn't even ask me if I wanted to order something else. I mean I was pissed but still hungry, I just sat there and watched my family finishing their meals. I didn't pay as they said it was on the house (which it should be!) They Lost a costumer today! Beware of the Curry!!! read more

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A very cozy Convoy staple perfect for dining solo or in a small group. The dishes are a mix of Japanese comfort & popular Japanese fusion. The servers are very kind and on top of it. On my most recent visit, my boyfriend and I came during happy hour. We got a large beer that came with a free appetizer; we picked the pan fried gyoza. They were filled with pork and cabbage and tasted savory but slightly bitter, which together made a great taste. The filling was cooked perfectly with the slightly firm cabbage. The wrapper was good, slightly firm and gummy. The bottoms were pan fried until perfectly firm. The gyoza sauce had a good dilute soy flavor with a slight tanginess. I got the unagi don; the eel was very soft with a good balance of fattiness and meat. The rice was cooked perfectly and was fluffy. Most eel sauces I have tried all taste the same, but the sauce here has a slight smokiness that made it taste unique. It came with miso soup that had a great miso flavor, not too strong with fresh green onions. Salad was crisp & the dressing was tangy. My boyfriend got the mix tempura which came with shrimp, kabocha, onion, zucchini, and carrot. All of these pieces were perfectly tender, and the tempura sauce had a good dilute soy flavor. The batter is not as firm and crisp as I like, but it still had good texture. Also came with miso soup and rice. We shared the salmon lover roll. We asked for no cream cheese and they kindly accommodated. The salmon, rice, and avocado were all fresh. The soy-mustard sauce had a good soy and wasabi-like flavor. It was served with a sour and crunchy pickled garlic and wasabi paste. They have a container of soy sauce at the table too. Good luck finding a parking spot! read more

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Fantastic like always! Chopstixs is one of all time favorite Japanese restaurants to go to. I want to clarify the sushi here is good, but their reputation comes out of the dinner plates. I love the freshness of the zaru soba here. Another great item is the chicken katsu plate, which always comes fried to perfection. Staff here have always been great and seeing the same faces every time we come in is definitely refreshing. On average the place is usually busy so I'd recommend coming around 3-5. I'm glad they survived Covid and have since had great business. read more

We came to this place for dinner on 12/15/24. The place isn't too big. The worst customer service. Food is mediocre. Servers never checked up on us once. My husband had to get napkins for us. The old lady server already had an attitude as soon as we came in. There's no such thing as just a decent customer service here. The guy was the only server that was somewhat decent. I left 10% tip, $4. The younger lady saw my tip and said something in Japanese to the older lady and she said omgosh... while giggling. What a disappointment. We won't be coming back here again. read more

Chopstix - Curry Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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The parking lot is small, but be patient, you will be rewarded. Their cold noodles are the best we've had, anywhere, rivaling my Japanese mother in law's home cooking. Im a fan of their squid, the youngest loves the chicken and we always get some sort of combo of appetizers like the tempura or gyoza. We've come here for 20 years for a reason- their great food. read more

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Delicious, great portions! Kind service and a lovely restaurant. My only complaint was that it was a smidge slow. The restaurant and parking lot are quite small, but totally worth the parking struggle. read more

Had the double Zaru soba. Very good. Will definitely be going back since they have a large varied menu. read more

honestly so underrated the crunch roll is literally so cheap my vegetarian friends were thriving the service is so cute the ambiance i will say is a little darker it is giving secret find hole in the wall energy which i love read more

Chopstix - Crunchy Roll Salmon Roll idk the others TT - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Affordable menu with sushi rolls, curry, rice dons, soup noodles, and more. A more casual, basic, yet comforting meal with great and friendly service. It's located in a small plaza with limited parking, though. read more

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Solid Japanese restaurant with a large menu with good food. My party of 4 came by for dinner around 6 pm on Sunday. We got incredibly lucky with parking, as one car was about to leave in the back parking lot and we snagged the spot. Otherwise, it's a small parking lot supporting multiple restaurants, and I don't know where everyone parks. There were a couple tables open at Chopstix, so we got seated immediately. Service was a bit slow, and we had to wait a while to get water and place orders. The menu has a bit of everything. There are plenty of rice dishes, cold and hot noodles, soup noodles, bento, and sushi rolls to choose from. That was great for us, as everyone ordered something different. I was seriously blown away by their noodle soup selection as there were so many topping options and it was very customizable with your preferred type of broth and noodles. We shared the karaage ($8.95), which was good but I found it a bit on the bland side. For my main, I got the Dragon Roll ($13.95) and the salmon roll ($5.95). Both were good, but I thought the sushi rice was a little bit too soft and sticky. Maybe it was a bit overcooked? My friends got the chicken yakisoba ($11.95), tonkatsu curry rice ($13.95), and the deluxe tempura tonkotsu ramen ($12.95). Everyone enjoyed their food and agreed portions were massive, especially given the price. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a Japanese spot in Convoy! But good luck with the parking. read more

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My family and i have been customers of this place for years. They have a good array of Japanese menu from rice meals, sushi rolls to noodles. Needless to say we like the food here and is reasonably priced. This place is indoors only with a casual ambiance. Only 2 to 3 servers are on duty most of the time zooming all over. With straight stoic faces all the time makes me a little apprehensive to ask or to add. read more

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