Chi Star House (華星餐廳) is one of those small Chinese mom and pop shop that
somehow is always packed with patrons. We ate here on a Saturday night,
and had to make a reservation beforehand, or else there won't be a
table for us.
When we arrived, the first thing that struck me was the number of "extensions" they have for most tables. Add a small table and 2 chairs to a 4 person booth, and now you can seat 6! I sure hope they haven't gone against any sorts of fire code regulations.
Anyways. For the 6 of us we ordered 6 dishes. The general feel for me was that it was simply way too oily. I can feel the oil oozing out of my face, which mustn't be good for my arteries!
When we arrived, the first thing that struck me was the number of "extensions" they have for most tables. Add a small table and 2 chairs to a 4 person booth, and now you can seat 6! I sure hope they haven't gone against any sorts of fire code regulations.
Anyways. For the 6 of us we ordered 6 dishes. The general feel for me was that it was simply way too oily. I can feel the oil oozing out of my face, which mustn't be good for my arteries!
I can't give a recommendation for this place because of the greasiness
and because I don't like how they added extra capacity to the point
where seating wasn't comfortable.
Dishes
- shredded salt baked chicken - recommended
- diced beef tenderloin with black pepper sauce
- steamed ground meat pancake with salted egg
- fish fillet with green beans
- fish with black bean sauce
- steamed egg tofu with shrimp
Summary
- The bottom line: mom and pop Chinese diner decent for a quick casual family dinner. I would recommend this place only if the kitchen cuts back on their over generous use of oil.
- Score: 3.5/5
- Address: 9021 Leslie Street (Leslie & Hwy 7), Richmond Hill
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| shredded salt baked chicken - recommended |
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| fish fillet |
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| beef tenderloin |
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| fish |
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| steamed egg tofu with shrimp |
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| shredded pork pancake |
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