Littlehampton restaurant reopens nine months after car crashed into kitchen

Chopsticks Littlehampton, an Asian fusion restaurant in Beach Road, welcomed customers back on Thursday, September 10, following extensive repairs.

Announcing the reopening, the restaurant said: “After around nine months of being closed, we are delighted to announce that Chopsticks will officially reopen.

“It has been a very long journey for us, with a lot of repairs and work taking place behind the scenes, but we are finally ready to open our doors again.

“We are excited to be back, serving your favourite dishes and starting this next chapter with you.”

The business later confirmed that it had reopened from 5pm on September 10, adding: “After nine long months, Chopsticks Littlehampton is finally OPEN again!

“Come and join us from 5pm today, we’re so happy to be back!”

The restaurant is open from 5pm until 10pm between Tuesday and Sunday and is closed on Mondays.

Chopsticks had been unable to serve customers since an incident in the Manor House car park at about 5pm on Saturday, December 6.

At the time, the restaurant told customers: “Our kitchen has got hit by a car so due to this circumstance, we will be closed until further notice.

“Sorry for any inconvenience.”

Sussex Police said officers responded to reports of a collision in the car park.

A police spokesperson said: “It was reported that a Kia Sorrento had collided with parked vehicles and a premises nearby.

“Two women, aged 20 and 24, sustained minor injuries.

“A 66-year-old woman, the driver of the Kia, attended hospital with injuries.”

On January 28, Chopsticks said damaged equipment had been removed and it was waiting for a contractor to obtain council approval before further work could begin.