Chopstix
1244 Munras Ave., Monterey, 372-2622 1868 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, 899-2622 624 Northridge Mall, Salinas, 442-2622 chopstixboba.com
The food at Chopstix channels the best elements of Vietnamese cuisine. Fresh ingredients and lively flavors define dishes like bahn mi sandwiches, green papaya salad and the savory pho soups. And if that wasn’t enough, there is an array of boba drinks in different flavors and formats, from milk tea to slushies. What is most appreciated, however, is how affordable it all is. Chopstix proves cheap eats can be exciting and don’t always have to come from a drive-thru window.