Japanese restaurants

Dancing Chopsticks

4.1 175 reviews 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 520 Lee Rd #326, Amherst, NY 14228, United States

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Dancing Chopsticks, a charming Japanese restaurant located at 520 Lee Rd in Amherst, NY, has quickly become a favorite among local diners and students at UB's campus. With an appealing array of dishes, their menu features everything from savory shrimp fried rice to delectable bento boxes that promise generous portions and vibrant flavors. Customers rave about the well-seasoned dishes, particularly the standout bento boxes, which have captured many hearts through the years.

Victoria Troncone’s experience highlights the incredible care put into each dish, noting the flavorful shrimp fried rice and a spicy but delicious beef stew. Nimish Gujarathi praises the quality and affordability, often leaving with enough food for two meals. The shrimp tempura and gyoza are also celebrated for their taste and freshness.

Regulars like Katie Kazukiewicz express their love for the bento boxes, bolstered by perfect fried dumplings and a diverse drink selection, including boba tea, adding a delightful twist to any meal. With excellent service and hearty servings, Dancing Chopsticks is not just a restaurant; it's a culinary experience worth exploring again and again.

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College students
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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Dancing Chopsticks before visiting.

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Review highlights

Based on 175 reviews

Reviews for Dancing Chopsticks consistently highlight generous portion sizes and well-seasoned, flavorful dishes that appeal to a wide range of tastes. Customers appreciate the freshness and quality of the food, with particular praise for their bento boxes and accompanying dumplings. The restaurant is noted for its reasonable pricing and convenient availability throughout the week, making it a popular choice for students and local workers. While the menu offers a variety of options, occasional inventory shortages near closing time have been mentioned. Overall, Dancing Chopsticks is recognized for its attentive preparation, satisfying servings, and a dependable dining experience that keeps patrons returning.

Victoria Troncone

Jul 22, 2025

Our food was made with care, shrimp fried rice was great, a beef stew was extra spicy in addition very great flavor. I wished it was less spicy.

Nimish Gujarathi

Jul 05, 2025

One of the best restaurants on UB's Campus. Extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity you will get. If I buy, say, Chicken Thai Fried Rice, that is 2 meals for me! The taste is amazing and the food is well-seasoned unlike other Asian food joints on-campus. Food feels fresh too. The place is one of the very few which are open all days of the week so a go-to place for a weekend worker like me.

Katie Kazukiewicz

Jul 02, 2025

My partner and I absolutely love getting the bento boxes from here. The other food is also really good. But the bento boxes are our favorite. I've tried the beef , chicken, and pork from there and they season them so well. I've been going here for the last 6-7 years and have yet to be disappointed. If you get a bento box, order the fried dumplings. Their dumpling sauce is also really good. They also have a very diverse selection of beverages and boba tea. Featured in the photos of my recent meal: fried dumplings, rice, small side salad, chicken teriyaki, pineapple boba drink, and a unique flavored green tea.

Leah G

Jun 22, 2025

Great service huge servings and food is great. Got the Tokyo chicken bento box with the chicken dumplings which were amazing with the sauce on the side. For only 13 bucks definitely worth the price.

Fiona H

Apr 01, 2025

Got the chicken katsu bento box with dumplings on the side and everything was pretty good! Only thing is that I originally wanted a california roll on the side but the cashier said that they were out of sushi which was disappointing but I did order near closing time. Didn’t have to wait that long to get my food though. Would definitely get food here again.