Chopstix
Locations in Monterey, Seaside, Carmel and Salinas, chopstixboba.com
We’re gonna assume that Steinbeck had to reference a dictionary or a thesaurus once in a while, because “cheap” doesn’t quite capture the amazing value behind Chopstix. Having swept this category for years, Chopstix doesn’t skimp on bold Vietnamese flavors, from their comforting bowls of pho to their crunchy and refreshing green papaya salad. What’s really hard to top is that you can get a full, flavorful meal under $15. In this economy? We’ll take it.