stella_d

I'm surprised to read that some forum members treated my first post with suspicion. Being a new joiner to the forum it leaves me doubting whether this is a place members are free to express their experiences and share their views! I don't feel it is necessary to justify my comments as it was a true reflection (even if it does go against the consensus of other diners). I have logged on today to look for other restaurant reviews and recommendations in the ED area but will probably reconsider - which is a shame as I was looking forward to being an active member of this forum.

My friend and I decided to visit Chopsticks this weekend because we read that they had a garden area and with the warm weather thought it would be nice to eat outside. We didn't know what to expect considering the comments people had posted about the food but we were pleasantly surprised! We agree with other forum members that the service was very friendly and place clean. Now, coming onto the food... we found the portion sizes were just right and despite other diners experience the food was very fresh and tasty (especially the king prawns with seasonal greens which was delicious). It wasn't bland at all or left an artificial after-taste that you find with food served at most chinese restaurants. I'd definitely be visiting again. I've dined at Gold Lee's a couple of months before based on the recommendations here and IMHO thought the food was ok but not exceptional.