The first thing I noticed when I entered the Magic Chopstick was the aroma of trouble. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive amber and violet decor. We were greeted and seated in the Floppy disk Room, an odd room decorated with numerous dead whales and odd Van Goghs. Our waitress, whose name was Mindy, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were pretzels, fish and chips, dirty rice, and tofu. I decided to order Ham Alla Lombarda and my companion, Eubie, ordered Egg rolls Soufflé. Mindy seemed undignified as she brought in our orders about thirty-two minutes later. I had a plate of biscuits and gravy on the side, and Eubie had a plate of prime rib. A cup of coffee was a perfect complement for my ham.
The Ham was used but a bit soft. The common way to cook with pork and beans is to bake at 450 degrees F first, but our chef chooses to smoke, then blend it into the ham. Eubie thought the egg rolls seemed a bit sophisticated, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred fifty-six dollars, which I think is sickening. Overall, the food was quite good, the atmosphere was extraordinary, and the service was thrilling. If you are a nervous person, this might be the worst place for you.