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Encinitas, CA · Restaurant

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors

Wow, We have unfortunately watched the quality of the food go down since our first order, right after you opened.

THE VERDICTSKIP — NOT RECOMMENDED.
01
THE EXPERIENCE

Wow, We have unfortunately watched the quality of the food go down since our first order, right after you opened. We were initially thrilled to see a Pick Up Stix within 2 miles of our home, as we became fast fans since our move to California, last Fall. But after tonight’s meal we will look for other options in Encinitas. And there are plenty. Reasons include: We spent the extra money on the white meat Kung Pao chicken only to receive hard an over-sauced and extra strong soy flavored version of something unrecognizable as Kung Pao. The steamed vegetables were closer to raw than steamed, and the beef & broccoli included minced pieces of beef, rather than the usual strips. We are not generally complainers so understand it takes a lot to turn our heads, especially after being such loyal customers in both Encinitas and Hermosa Beach. Dave & Tammy Temple

02
WHAT WORKED

Not enough stood out positively to deserve a separate callout.

03
WHAT DIDN’T

The problems are the experience here; there wasn’t a separate minor complaint worth manufacturing.

04
WORTH IT?

No. Not when there are better ways to spend the time or money.

THE LAST WORD

SKIP — NOT RECOMMENDED.

“I’m looking for reasons to recommend them. They just have to earn it.”

David Temple
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