Chopstix
1244 Munras Ave., Monterey, (831) 372-2622 1868 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, (831) 899-2622 624 Northridge Mall, Salinas, (831) 442-2622 26435 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Suite D2A, Carmel, (831) 625-2622 chopstixboba.com
Though the menu is extensive, there’s no going wrong with food so delicious at any Chopstix location. It’s fresh, flavorful and, for those on a budget, super affordable (talk about a bleeding heart issue). Big bowls of pho piled high with meat and noodles keep hungry tummies happy. And who can forget the plentiful vegetarian options, as there is a whole page dedicated to veggie and tofu soups and rice dishes. With stops in four different sides of the county, you’re never too far away to grab a convenient bite that you don’t feel bad about – for your own health, or your wallet’s.