Chop't, with Thu-Huong

Youngest sister is in town for a brief second between school and summer so of course we have to meet up for lunch. At the Union Square location of Chop't we find a strange and overwhelming experience. Despite the custom salad concept and a line out the door, everything moves pretty quickly. But the staggering array of salad topping options leaves us faltering and the whole process of ordering, waiting, walking to the back to pay is too much. We escape to the park for an entirely pleasant lunch outdoors. Oh and the salads are alright, if you like that sort of thing.
Chop't, 24 East 17th Street btwn Broadway and 5th