Wow. Completely surprised by this hole in the wall. This place is the real deal. Everything on the menu is amazing. Its all hand made and freshly prepared for you so you will wait a little while, but it is so worth it. The Bun will blow your socks off and you won't be able to stop eating the gigantic bowl of Tom Gha Kai. Do yourself a favor and go here now!
(5)
Chip O.
This place has decent Thai food. I really like the amazing thai dish. Everything is cooked to order, so prepare to wait for a while. I give it a solid C.
(3)
Bryan H.
From the outside the Golden Chopstix looks something beyond sketchy, it is located in a strip mall that all but condemned, but if you swallow your trepidation and go on in you will be rewarded. The place without question has "dive appeal. It is owned and operated by local couple and their kids. I eat there a couple times each month/ The service has always been friendly and relaxed. Now to the important part the food. At restaurants I frequent I normally try different things each visit, variety being the spice of life and all. The Golden Chopstix is an exception, I have become addicted to the Vietnamese Bun, and I can not seem to break away from it's spicy pull. It is a noodle dish, with a chili vinegar sauce, topped with chopped fresh cilantro, carrots, cucumbers and your choice of chicken or shrimp. For apps the egg-rolls are decent and homemade. The soups have all been excellent. I would recommend the Golden Chopstix with hesitation.
(4)
Kristine J.
We came here because it was recommended by another friends. We were quite a big group with seven people. The service could be better even though it was not bad. The food was quite in the middle. I could not deny that Vietnamese buns was good. It is an authentic dish but the flavor works well together. However, my friends told me that Pad Thai was a little too salty for them. The desserts were great. Unfortunately, we could not try the sweet rice mango because they ran out of sweet rice. But the Thai donuts and fried bananas were delicious. I did stop by the Asian store next door. That place sells good Asian products with reasonable prices.
(3)
Cindy M.
Yes, have come back again! Tried the pad Thai and it was amazing. Definitely recommend this little hole in the wall. One of the best kept secrets in Columbia area
(5)
Eric C.
The opening hours described are wrong. Watch for exact opening hours as the restaurant closes at 2pm to reopen only at 5pm.
(3)
Robert V.
This was such a nice find thanks to fellow Yelpers! There are a few good Thai restaurants in Columbia, but this is my favorite. I haven't yet tried the Vietnamese side of their menu, but I'm excited to get around to it! Prices are right, service great, menu authentic, and all of the other things you'd expect from a hole-in-the-wall gem.
(4)
Jeff D.
I've eaten in thai restaurants across the US, Canada and in Europe. This is one of the best! Fried wontons, Vietnamese egg rolls are amazing. My fav meal is Mussamun curry. Best anywhere. Great service. Friendly management. Gladly drive out of my way to eat here.
(5)
Xinling X.
love the bun noodles with fried tofu there! will go again! The red lighting is kind of weird though,haha.
(4)
Agata C.
Complete hole in the wall, this place serves some of the best Thai and Viet dishes I have ever tasted. Whether you go for the Tom Gha Kai, the Vietnamese bun or any of the curries, you will not be disappointed.
(5)
Jenn S.
Wow what pleasant surprise! Great food, fast and courteous service, very clean, and did I mention just how delicious the food!!! Definitely stopping here again. Easy to find off I 26 in a nice older shopping strip. And a wall dedicated to any & all who may have ever been inVietnam. Saigon pork!!!!!
(5)
Amanda W.
MUST HAVE THE VIETNAMESE BUNS! A noodle dish with bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and more, plus either chicken, shrimp, or beef - I always get it with chicken and order it "medium hot". They serve it with that yummy special broth stuff and after you pour it over the noodles, stir it all up, add a little red pepper sauce if you like it hotter, and dive it baby oh yeah it's the STUFF! We always have the soup, the spring rolls (roll them in the lettuce leaves), and the Vietnamese Buns and by the time we're done, we are done...... haha!
(4)
Brien H.
Great fresh food! They are one of the only asian restaurants that I know that actually hand makes everything. Definitely try the Vietnamese Buns!
(4)
Sonja W.
I am a pho junkie, i could eat pho for breakfast, lunch and dinner! so, i took my friend and my stomach to try this restaurant out. chopstix is in a strip mall and looks like a hole-in-the-wall (always a promising trait!). i asked the waitress about the pho, and sadly enough, they didnt put beef tendon or tripe in their soup! i was disappointed, my friend was relieved. ;) so, i went with the pad thai instead. my friend ordered the pho. for appetizers we had the spring rolls (not chinese -fried- style, but the fresh, rice paper vietnamese roll) and they had a dumpling deal (5 for $5). the spring rolls and dumplings were great! my pad thai was pretty good as well. the noodles werent the typical flat noodles, they didnt seem as wide as i've had them. but, this dish wasnt as sweet as other places, like thai wasabi. thats a good thing depending on your mood. sometimes you feel like walking the edge of a blood sugar rush, sometimes you dont. i appreciated not having a sweet lunch that day. my friends pho was so-so. the restaurant was a bit stingy with the side veggies (bean sprouts and that green weed thingy) and there wasnt any basil. i love the fact that the customer prepares their own pho with the sauces and veggies. not having basil is sinful!! this is one of the "musts" of pho!! the broth wasnt that savory either, although part of that could be contributed to my friends poor pho-making skills. for dessert i ordered the mango sweet rice. i have this dish every chance i get. i give it mixed reviews. it came in something like a rice "patty" that was about a half inch thick. they didnt have the custard in the rice like i've had at other places, but the center of the rice had a nice texture so i didnt miss the custard as much. the outside of the patty was a little dry though. all in all a cheap meal. for the 2 appetizers and the pho, pad thai and rice dessert the cost was approximately $30. i'd eat here again for the pad thai, so i have more confidence in the thai cuisine. not so much in the vietnamese cuisine. the biggest disappointment is the omitting of beef tendon, but then again, that may not bother you as much! =) so there!
(3)
Karen S.
I have been wanting to try this place for some time now (as it is down the street from one of my friends house). We were having a get together at her place last night and I had suggested getting take out for dinner. I have to agree with the other yelpers that the strip mall that this is located in is not the best, but do not let that deter you from giving this place a try. Service was good (even though we only ordered take out). Food was also good as well (I ordered Chicken Pad Thai). On a side note, the gentleman that was helping us mentioned Friday nights are a busy night for them, where as Saturdays are on the slower side.
(4)
Kimberly A.
I used to live right up the street from this restaurant. The Pho is excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable and. The staff is friendly. The food is more Thai..but very good
(5)
Tom S.
The food could probably get three stars. My pad Thai was not very good, but was alright for what I paid for it. My wife's dish was beef and veggies in a peanut sauce with white rice. I thought it tasted better than mine. I gave it two stars because we ordered it to go and they said it would be ready in 25-30 min. I show up 25 mins later and they said it would be a min. 25-30 mins later I left with our food. So either they were very backed up (it didn't look busy), or they forgot to put my order in and didn't want to tell me. Either way I won't be going back. Their is another Chinese Thai combo restaurant in Columbia that was good and comparable price, I would go there.
(2)
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Address :1505 Charleston Hwy
West Columbia, SC, 29169
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Brittany M.
Wow. Completely surprised by this hole in the wall. This place is the real deal. Everything on the menu is amazing. Its all hand made and freshly prepared for you so you will wait a little while, but it is so worth it. The Bun will blow your socks off and you won't be able to stop eating the gigantic bowl of Tom Gha Kai. Do yourself a favor and go here now!
(5)Chip O.
This place has decent Thai food. I really like the amazing thai dish. Everything is cooked to order, so prepare to wait for a while. I give it a solid C.
(3)Bryan H.
From the outside the Golden Chopstix looks something beyond sketchy, it is located in a strip mall that all but condemned, but if you swallow your trepidation and go on in you will be rewarded. The place without question has "dive appeal. It is owned and operated by local couple and their kids. I eat there a couple times each month/ The service has always been friendly and relaxed. Now to the important part the food. At restaurants I frequent I normally try different things each visit, variety being the spice of life and all. The Golden Chopstix is an exception, I have become addicted to the Vietnamese Bun, and I can not seem to break away from it's spicy pull. It is a noodle dish, with a chili vinegar sauce, topped with chopped fresh cilantro, carrots, cucumbers and your choice of chicken or shrimp. For apps the egg-rolls are decent and homemade. The soups have all been excellent. I would recommend the Golden Chopstix with hesitation.
(4)Kristine J.
We came here because it was recommended by another friends. We were quite a big group with seven people. The service could be better even though it was not bad. The food was quite in the middle. I could not deny that Vietnamese buns was good. It is an authentic dish but the flavor works well together. However, my friends told me that Pad Thai was a little too salty for them. The desserts were great. Unfortunately, we could not try the sweet rice mango because they ran out of sweet rice. But the Thai donuts and fried bananas were delicious. I did stop by the Asian store next door. That place sells good Asian products with reasonable prices.
(3)Cindy M.
Yes, have come back again! Tried the pad Thai and it was amazing. Definitely recommend this little hole in the wall. One of the best kept secrets in Columbia area
(5)Eric C.
The opening hours described are wrong. Watch for exact opening hours as the restaurant closes at 2pm to reopen only at 5pm.
(3)Robert V.
This was such a nice find thanks to fellow Yelpers! There are a few good Thai restaurants in Columbia, but this is my favorite. I haven't yet tried the Vietnamese side of their menu, but I'm excited to get around to it! Prices are right, service great, menu authentic, and all of the other things you'd expect from a hole-in-the-wall gem.
(4)Jeff D.
I've eaten in thai restaurants across the US, Canada and in Europe. This is one of the best! Fried wontons, Vietnamese egg rolls are amazing. My fav meal is Mussamun curry. Best anywhere. Great service. Friendly management. Gladly drive out of my way to eat here.
(5)Xinling X.
love the bun noodles with fried tofu there! will go again! The red lighting is kind of weird though,haha.
(4)Agata C.
Complete hole in the wall, this place serves some of the best Thai and Viet dishes I have ever tasted. Whether you go for the Tom Gha Kai, the Vietnamese bun or any of the curries, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Jenn S.
Wow what pleasant surprise! Great food, fast and courteous service, very clean, and did I mention just how delicious the food!!! Definitely stopping here again. Easy to find off I 26 in a nice older shopping strip. And a wall dedicated to any & all who may have ever been inVietnam. Saigon pork!!!!!
(5)Amanda W.
MUST HAVE THE VIETNAMESE BUNS! A noodle dish with bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and more, plus either chicken, shrimp, or beef - I always get it with chicken and order it "medium hot". They serve it with that yummy special broth stuff and after you pour it over the noodles, stir it all up, add a little red pepper sauce if you like it hotter, and dive it baby oh yeah it's the STUFF! We always have the soup, the spring rolls (roll them in the lettuce leaves), and the Vietnamese Buns and by the time we're done, we are done...... haha!
(4)Brien H.
Great fresh food! They are one of the only asian restaurants that I know that actually hand makes everything. Definitely try the Vietnamese Buns!
(4)Sonja W.
I am a pho junkie, i could eat pho for breakfast, lunch and dinner! so, i took my friend and my stomach to try this restaurant out. chopstix is in a strip mall and looks like a hole-in-the-wall (always a promising trait!). i asked the waitress about the pho, and sadly enough, they didnt put beef tendon or tripe in their soup! i was disappointed, my friend was relieved. ;) so, i went with the pad thai instead. my friend ordered the pho. for appetizers we had the spring rolls (not chinese -fried- style, but the fresh, rice paper vietnamese roll) and they had a dumpling deal (5 for $5). the spring rolls and dumplings were great! my pad thai was pretty good as well. the noodles werent the typical flat noodles, they didnt seem as wide as i've had them. but, this dish wasnt as sweet as other places, like thai wasabi. thats a good thing depending on your mood. sometimes you feel like walking the edge of a blood sugar rush, sometimes you dont. i appreciated not having a sweet lunch that day. my friends pho was so-so. the restaurant was a bit stingy with the side veggies (bean sprouts and that green weed thingy) and there wasnt any basil. i love the fact that the customer prepares their own pho with the sauces and veggies. not having basil is sinful!! this is one of the "musts" of pho!! the broth wasnt that savory either, although part of that could be contributed to my friends poor pho-making skills. for dessert i ordered the mango sweet rice. i have this dish every chance i get. i give it mixed reviews. it came in something like a rice "patty" that was about a half inch thick. they didnt have the custard in the rice like i've had at other places, but the center of the rice had a nice texture so i didnt miss the custard as much. the outside of the patty was a little dry though. all in all a cheap meal. for the 2 appetizers and the pho, pad thai and rice dessert the cost was approximately $30. i'd eat here again for the pad thai, so i have more confidence in the thai cuisine. not so much in the vietnamese cuisine. the biggest disappointment is the omitting of beef tendon, but then again, that may not bother you as much! =) so there!
(3)Karen S.
I have been wanting to try this place for some time now (as it is down the street from one of my friends house). We were having a get together at her place last night and I had suggested getting take out for dinner. I have to agree with the other yelpers that the strip mall that this is located in is not the best, but do not let that deter you from giving this place a try. Service was good (even though we only ordered take out). Food was also good as well (I ordered Chicken Pad Thai). On a side note, the gentleman that was helping us mentioned Friday nights are a busy night for them, where as Saturdays are on the slower side.
(4)Kimberly A.
I used to live right up the street from this restaurant. The Pho is excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable and. The staff is friendly. The food is more Thai..but very good
(5)Tom S.
The food could probably get three stars. My pad Thai was not very good, but was alright for what I paid for it. My wife's dish was beef and veggies in a peanut sauce with white rice. I thought it tasted better than mine. I gave it two stars because we ordered it to go and they said it would be ready in 25-30 min. I show up 25 mins later and they said it would be a min. 25-30 mins later I left with our food. So either they were very backed up (it didn't look busy), or they forgot to put my order in and didn't want to tell me. Either way I won't be going back. Their is another Chinese Thai combo restaurant in Columbia that was good and comparable price, I would go there.
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