On a delightful Florida afternoon, I popped into Chopsticks, an Asian eatery sitting cozily on Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Known for their Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine, they serve lunch and dinner, pleasing local foodies around the clock.
Locally adored, Chopsticks proudly presides at 501 Olive Avenue, dripping with authentic flavors of various Asian delights like Pad Thai and Peking Duck, in addition to their Mandarin and Szechuan specialties.
Founded in '96, this unassuming local gem has seasoned into a darling of West Palm Beach's Chinese restaurant scene. With a considerably impressive menu that ranges from succulent meats to fresh veggies, to wholesome shrimp – they're a sight for sore Halal-kins – quite uncommon around these parts.
Cherry-picked for optimal convenience, Chopsticks' top-tier locale breeds a tight-knit community of regulars; families and locals pecking at their delicious offerings are an everyday sight.
If your taste buds are tingling for more, you can sate your curiosity on their official website.
Why Choose Chopsticks?
What sets Chopsticks from its peers in West Palm Beach is its unique offering of Chinese grub that is 100% Halal – an absolute delight for any Halal foodie, seeking a nuanced Mandarin and Szechuan menu.
Why you'd like Chopsticks doesn't just end there. Their menu is a smorgasbord of variety – there's a quite impressive list of veggie dishes, your usual meat dishes (beef, seafood, chicken etc.), and who'd miss delicious noodles, fried rice and finger-licking chicken wings?
Mainly Chinese, with a splash of Thai and American-Chinese options, their superb location, easy accessibility, and free parking make a visit there an absolute breeze.
My experience at Chopsticks was an adventurous culinary expedition through their expansive menu. Brace yourself for a breakdown of what awaits:
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Vegetables
- Poultry
- Beef
- Seafood
- Chef’s Specialties
- Children’s Menu
- Fried Rice and Noodles
- Desserts
- Drinks
Their Appetizers feature exciting combos of scrumptious chicken wings, dishes of beef, chicken, and veggies. Trust me, the beef ribs and fried cheese wontons are a revelation.
For soup lovers (myself included), you've got Wonton soup, Thai soup, Miso soup, a nice warm veggie soup, and of course, Chicken noodles, among others.
The Poultry and Beef selections stretch long, with everything from honey garlic chicken and Mongolian Beef to my personal favorite, Beef and Broccoli.
The Seafood menu stars shrimp dishes, and Chef's Signature Specialities boast menu-toppers such as Lamb and Duck dishes. The Fried Rice and Noodles on offer are definitively Chinese and believe me, they're as authentic as they come. Always fresh, always delightful.
And if you've got a sweet tooth, you're saved by the dessert bell with a slice of heavenly chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, mandarin-orange cake, and fried-caramelized fruits like apples and bananas; absolutely sinfully good.
Top Hits at Chopsticks
Need recommendations on what to try? At Chopsticks, they serve these champions:
- General Tso's Chicken - succulent chunks of boneless marinated chicken in a sweet-spicy signature sauce.
- House Special Fried Rice - a hearty pan-fried combo of beef, chicken, shrimp, and veggies.
- Shrimp Fried Rice - a shrimp lover's dream laden with veggies, eggs, peas, and carrots.
- Singapore Noodles - angel hair rice noodles tossed with a mix of meats that include beef, chicken, and shrimp, drizzled with savory light curry sauce.
- Shrimp with Chinese Vegetables - succulent shrimps paired with a colorful array of sauteed veggies.
Also worth mentioning are the Peking Duck, a Hong Kong speciality; the delightful Pad Thai, and the spicy Mongolian Lamb.
Don't fret, vegans and vegetarians. Chopsticks has you covered! They're happy to modify any dish to suit your dietary needs. Say, replacing meat with vegetables, or simply ditching the meat or seafood from your fried rice.
The veggie menu boasts:
- Assorted Vegetables
- Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
- Bean Curd in Spicy Sauce
- Bean Curd with Black Mushrooms
- Szechuan String Beans
- Szechuan Eggplant
- Snow Pea Pods
- Vegetable Soup
Take The Kiddos Along To Chopsticks?
Absolutely! Chopsticks embraces families and even has a charming little menu tailored to the smaller eaters. On offer:
- Kid’s Panda Chicken Nuggets (6pcs and fries)
- Kid’s Fried Chicken Wings (3 pcs and fries)
- Kid’s Fantail Shrimp (3 pcs and fries)
When Is Chopsticks open?
Chopsticks opens up from 10:30 am to 10 pm every day. They might tweak their timings around holidays, so give them a ring to know their holiday hours. Takeouts and deliveries kick off at 11 am right until 9 pm for the last order.
Thinking About Getting Chopsticks Delivered?
Yes, they offer delivery via their team or through good ol' DoorDash, Seamless, Uber Eats, Postmates, and Grubhub. Pro tip: if you're in West Palm Beach, phone them at 561-659-3335 in case they're offering free delivery on direct orders from the restaurant.
Your Eating Experience Here:
The 'Ups':
- Guaranteed Halal food
- Very extensive menu
- Offers delectable Thai dishes
- Exemplary kids' menu
- Convenient location and free parking
The 'Downs':
- Could have more vegan options
- Free delivery is not always available
- May be too crowded during peak hours