Chopstix Melville — Restaurant in Gauteng

Crossed the Jukskei for a Chinese feast second to none. Very likely the most authentic Chinese cuisine available in South Africa. Charlie Chen fed us well - dumplings and spring rolls unlike any we've ever had. The chili oil is the stuff foodie dreams are made of. And the Pi tea is sublime - straight from Charlie's family's farm that they've had for over 200 years. If you don't believe me, ask Dailyily Maverick (thanks for the tip) - Google to find an in-depth article about him. Pretoria folks, you won't regret an hour long drive for this. Joburg folks, cheers to your budget - we'd be there every weekend if we lived closer 😜 Let...

Charlie, your dishes are delicious and that's why I order your food weekly (yes I'll admit it publicly). while there's plenty of chinese restaurants in the area, I'm pleased to FINALLY have found a chinese menu that takes really good care of the food it prepares, and that is YOUR food!!! the veggies, in your rice and noodles dishes, are fresh and crispy. your dishes taste as good as they are visually pleasing and your food makes me fall in love with chinese take ways. your sustainable packaging makes me even more passionate about your cause. keep doing what you're doing and I'll remain a loyal fan....

We recommend the vegetable and chicken chow meins as well as the seasonal vegetables in garlic. These dishes are fresh, flavourful and not greasy. The vegetables have great crunch and are perfectly cooked. The braised soft pork belly is exceptional melt in your mouth and doesn't disappoint.

However the kung pao chicken is not good, chicken is dry and non descriptive in terms of taste. The Char Sui pork was also dry and very thick slices, no sauce.

We only order takeaways so recommend calling ahead and the hand over is seamless...