I apologize for my lack of activity over the past two years. Once I found a few salvageable places, I exhausted my limits for self-deprecation. I've been to many new establishments over the hiatus, but most of them weren't worth reporting (kind of like this one).
So I received a flyer from Chopstix several weeks ago. Their $5.75 lunch specials caught my eye -- entree, rice and drink (or eggroll) included. The picture of the sesame chicken looked good (as the pictures always do), so I decided to oblige. First impressions: the lobby area was small and dirty. I found the table with the least amount of discord and waited for my order. When I used the soda fountain, I found the soda was completely flat, so I asked for a can (which is fine, except I can't get a refill on the way out). Also, I noticed a distinct lack of air conditioning, despite the fact that I was under a vent, so I felt sweltry and sweaty the whole time.
When I finally received my order, it looked good (probably because I hadn't eaten all day). The few pieces of sesame chicken on top were delicious; crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. However, once I got down to the "meat" of the meal, the chicken pieces became soggy and tasteless, doused in a syrupy mess. I imagine this is what it must be like for anyone who orders to go. I didn't even bother finishing. At the end of my meal, I was even more depressed than when I came in. YOU SHOULD NOT BE DEPRESSED WHEN EATING AT A RESTAURANT.
Based on this single experience, I won't go again.
I gave two stars because they seemed like nice people, and I don't want any business to fail. They just need to step up their game a bit.