Chopstick — Restaurant in Town of Catskill

My culinary tour of upstate New York continues—and today’s craving was unmistakably Chinese. After a quick search, I stumbled upon Chopstick in Catskill, NY. Pro tip: if you’re looking for it, don’t trust your GPS alone—just look for the towering 10-foot chopsticks out front. Blink and you’ll miss the building, but you won’t forget the food.

This charming little red restaurant may look unassuming from the outside, but inside? It’s dishing out serious flavor with a side of small-town hospitality.

I phoned in my order and was immediately greeted by a kind, courteous voice. They not only took my order, but repeated it back with the kind of accuracy that would make a court stenographer proud. A small gesture, but a big win when you’re particular about your dumplings (and trust me—I am).

Let’s talk food.

Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings: These were pan-fried to golden perfection. Each dumpling was generously packed with veggie filling, but the dough was a tad thick—nothing a good dunk in their perfectly balanced dumpling sauce couldn’t fix. Salty but not overpowering. A dumpling win.

Sesame Chicken: Yes. Just… yes. Giant, tender chunks of actual chicken breast (not mystery meat), perfectly crisped and coated in a glossy, sweet sesame glaze. It comes with rice and enough leftovers for a midnight snack or a friend—if you’re feeling generous. I wasn’t.

Kung Pao Chicken: A savory, satisfying mix of veggies and protein with just the right amount of heat. Flavorful, spicy, and honestly one of the better versions I’ve had—city or small town.

Chicken Fried Rice: A mountain of rice generously peppered with chicken. It had good flavor but leaned slightly dry. That said, I’ve had worse at places with white tablecloths and inflated prices, so I’m not mad about it.

All in all, Chopstick is a solid 4-star gem in the Catskill food scene. Friendly service, great value, and food that hits the spot when the craving for Chinese cuisine kicks in. I’ll be back—and next time, I might just bring friends. Or not. Depends on how I feel about sharing.

Verdict: Come for the giant chopsticks. Stay for the sesame chicken. And don’t forget the dumpling sauce.

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When Chopstick first opened up it was good. The ingredients were fresh, the decor of the restaurant was tolerable, and they served sushi! What could be better? Chopstick quickly became one of my family's favorite "hole in the wall" restaurants.

However, the restaurant has not shown maturity with it's few years of experience. The last two dining experiences I had were unpleasant. There was a septic odor lingering throughout the whole dining area, the salt and pepper shakers on the table were greasy and chipped, and my father's vegetables in his lobster sauce tasted freeze dried.

Upon taking my grandma there for lunch my rice was dry, and my food tasted like it was drowning in a horrid ketchup sauce. I asked the waiter if it was possible to try a different dish on their menu, and he just gaped at me, and reminded me that this was the dish I had ordered.

True I did not care for the dish I had ordered, and I was not offended with the waiter. However, I am not a terribly picky person when it comes to food and was disappointed that there was such little effort made to accommodate my request.

For all these reasons and a few more I am not sure if I want to continue...

b.overly_delicious @chopstickcatskill Catskill, NY: I’ve heard good things about Chopstick, in Catskill, over the years but have never been. Went for lunch on a weekday and was surprised to see a few tables full. I ordered 5 different lunch specials all ranging between $8.99 and $9.99. They came with fried rice and an egg roll. Portions were definitely lunch size. Which is the proper amount to eat but less than I’m used to. I would say the preparations were just different. The boneless spareribs were completely different than I’ve ever had. Big slices of meat, like shown in the photo. Nothing was bad or great just different. Definitely worth a change up if you are getting sick of your normal spot. #catskill #chopstick #chinesefood #eggroll #greencountry #hveats #hvfoodies #eaterny #igfood #ulstereateriesunfiltered 📸...