Newa Chopstix Restaurant & Bar
Asian dining in Royal Palm Plaza on Philipsburg's Front Street.
Why Go
Royal Palm Plaza at 92 Front Street in Philipsburg is a shopping arcade in the heart of the cruise-visitor zone, and Newa Chopstix brings Asian cuisine to this prime location. For the thousands of visitors who walk Front Street daily, having an Asian restaurant option between the jewelry stores and gift shops provides a welcome alternative to the Caribbean and American fare that dominates the strip.
The Experience
Royal Palm Plaza occupies a central stretch of Front Street surrounded by duty-free shopping — Gifts Boutique, Luxury Jewels, and ATV Rental are immediate neighbors. Newa Chopstix serves this high-traffic corridor with Chinese and Asian dishes designed for the cruise-visitor and shopping crowd. The bar component adds a social dimension, making this more than just a quick food stop. The Front Street address means accessibility is excellent: anyone walking the strip can detour into the plaza for a meal without going off their shopping route. The restaurant format combines dine-in service with the kind of efficient execution that Front Street's time-conscious cruise passengers appreciate. For visitors who have eaten Caribbean food for several days straight, Newa Chopstix provides the palate reset that an Asian menu delivers.
What to Try
Chinese restaurant standards — fried rice, noodles, stir-fries — are reliable entry points. If the menu features sushi or Thai elements, those add variety. The bar is worth exploring for cocktails that pair with Asian flavors.
Insider Tip
Royal Palm Plaza is at 92 Front Street — in the mid-section of the shopping strip. Cruise ship days bring peak traffic to Front Street, so for a calmer meal, come on non-ship days or after 3 PM when the crowds thin. The plaza setting provides shade and shelter from both sun and occasional rain.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Royal Palm Plaza, 92 Front Street, Philipsburg, Dutch side. Hours: check locally. Payment: US dollars, cards accepted.
Pair It With
- Luxury Jewels — Duty-free jewelry shopping and Asian lunch in the same plaza
- ATV Rental/Tours Guide — Book an ATV tour at the plaza, then refuel with Asian food