Wanted to try something new for lunch today and was craving some Asian Cuisine. Hot Chopsticks is pretty new and located inside the 8th Street Market next to Prelude Coffee and Prairie Artisan Ales. I went a little later in the day so it wasn’t busy at all, but it was clear the lunch crowd had definitely been there. The menu has many options and I had to try some classics just to see how they did with flavor. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast and tasty my meal ways. The chicken was soft and the onions really gave it a rich taste. The Crab Rangoons were pretty darn good and the sauce wasn’t overpowering. I will be back to try more.

I haven't had Phó in a while, and I felt it was time to remedy that. After looking online to see if anyone had differing holiday hours and knowing I had to hit the library, I decided on Hot Chopsticks. I'm a first-time flyer, but phó aficionado, so I was pretty comfortable. Let's get into it. The space is spare, but that works in its favor. There's not a lot of clutter like you normally see in these sorts of restaurants. The skylight brought in a lot of natural lighting, which I always appreciate since halogens give me a headache. The service was exactly what I look for when I go out to eat. I was greeted promptly, my food hit the table in a reasonable amount of time, and it was exactly what I ordered. The prices are reasonable, though on the higher end for this type of fare. And the menu has all the things you'd expect in a noodle house. I ordered the rare steak and brisket phó, and wasn't disappointed. It came with all the accouterments you'd expect; Thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, and lime. My one beef (see what I did there?) with the entree is that the broth was a little weak. I won't speculate as to why. It just didn't have a lot of flavor. Normally, I'd tear through my protein and noodles, then demolish the broth. After two spoons full I knew that wasn't going to ve the case today. The only other criticism I have is that the sauces should be on the table, but that's more a matter of preference than anything. I don't want to have to look for things, even if all it requires is me doing a 180°. 4 stars is the result. I would definitely visit again. Happy eating!

I ate here with my dad and sister on August 31st. Oh my gosh. It was so delicious, flavorful, and fresh! We had the Pho, a beef pepper dish, and the sesame chicken. We also ordered steamed dumplings. The portions were generous, the food was absolutely phenomenal, and the service was outstanding. This is a great place for a quick lunch!

Nothing special. I hope to come back with the really cool location they are at after they improve and have some time to adjust. For $30+ this was not worth it. The noodles were plain, we got a “Pad Thai” and Vermicelli grilled chicken. Not much flavor to the chicken or sauce or noodles. I had to add green onions and hoisin sauce along with other ingredients at home to make it eatable. The quantity is there, the quality and price is not adequate to the service. Their menu online is different from in store. Also when we came to pick it up, the restaurant was dirty and sticky.

Employees are pleasant and good quality food. I wish there had been more beef and when someone says no spice... I mean no jalapeños 🥹 but I will be back and try other things. Maybe a little expensive for what you get since the rice was a little dry on parts. A good match for the brewery tho

Not a lot of positives to say other than the staff was friendly and the establishment was nice and clean. The food however was awful, in my opinion. I feel bad saying this because they were nice, but it was almost the worst Vietnamese food I've ever had, and I've had a lot. The tofu is entirely lacking flavor. I wouldn't go back.

Edit: I appreciate the owner's response. Very professional, amiable, and informative. I look forward to giving this restaurant a try again in the future. Very enjoyable place to study or go for a date. Food came out fast and was presented nicely. However, the food and value received for your money is not exactly fantastic. You're realistically looking at $20 for a bowl of pho once you factor in taxes and tips. The brisket is tough and chewy, the broth is missing a bit of flavor, and there isn't really any service to tip for in the first place. It's not at all terrible, but it's nowhere near as good as the pho from the previous restaurant located here. Unfortunately nothing besides the location and decor lives up to the standard set by Magasin Table, which this business replaced.

Amazing place, loved the broth, and the pork was to die for. Will come back for sure!

The food was absolutely delicious and the customer service was outstanding!! The manager Kenny took great pride in creating the Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli dish that I order. The dish came out fast, hot, and very pleasing to the eye & palate. 🍜🍤👌👍

We absolutely loved our lunch here! It’s a perfect spot to visit. Lots of parking, easy to find, and next to a great brewery. She has perfected her craft in more ways than one. The restaurant is bright, clean, and inviting. The food was phenomenal. We split the sesame chicken and the shaken beef. While both were cooked to perfection, the shaken beef melted in our mouths. The portions were large, but if you’re as hungry as we were they are manageable in a sitting lol. Do yourself a favor and make this a lunch or dinner stop this week.

This is my first time dining here and honestly I am disappointed, what I got is beef stir fry with rice noodles, the beef is just tender and the noodles are firm and the whole dish is too salty, I had to pour my ice tea in my noodles! But anyways it is my first time eating here and I have not tried other things so I don’t want to make a conclusion too early!

I love Pho, so I was super excited to try this place. We were at the brewery next store, and it was super easy to order food for dine in and take it over to the brewery to eat. Pho was fantastic at a great price!

Been to this spot twice. First time the soup was amazing. Super tasty broth. The next visit I was super disappointed in the pho. Tasted like water and meat. My wife had the tofu dish which was tasty! Loved it. I'll come back and try the wok dishes. We will definitely come back for the wok dishes.