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    4.1 (24 reviews)

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    Peggy C.

    First time here, the atmosphere was great. Glad that they have anotber Chinese restaurant opened in this area. I ordered a fried rice noodle with beef and vegetables. The portion was pretty decent for the price. It also comes with a drink hot or cold, there's no additional charge if you opt for cold which is awesome as most places will charge $1 or more. The service was good. Will certainly come back to try their other dishes.

    Kathy M.

    Really good no frills noodle/congee restaurant. Came in on the weekend for lunch and it was packed. Lots of people waiting also for table during peak lunch hour. Ordered the seafood chow mein and it was filled with lots of shrimp, calamari and scallops. Also got their Szechuan beef and fried chicken wings. Both were also good and good portion size. Price is better than congee queen. If you get noodle or rice, you also get a free drink (milk tea/ lemon tea/ ovalatine) to make it an ice drink you add 50cents. Overall very reasonable price for good chinese food.

    Tom yum fish noodle
    Stephanie N.

    4.5 Small little restaurant but all the dishes I have tried so far are packed with flavour and portions are pretty good! Prices are reasonable as well. They have a lot of the traditional Chinese dishes and seasonal seafood stir fry specials. We really enjoy their fish broth noodles that come with two toppings, preset with some bean curd sticks, Napa cabbage, and mushrooms and your choice of noodle. It also comes with a drink! Their laksa is better than the Tom yum but their original fish soup base is good too if spicy is not your thing. Tables are decently spacious and everything feels very clean and new. Staff are friendly and food comes quick. There are often lines during busy hours so either come earlier or prepare to wait. Will be back for sure!!

    Daniel C.

    The selling point of this Chinese restaurant I would have to say is they have an enormous selection Chinese favourites. All the food is pretty good. Not spectacular but better than average. This place has something for everyone. Service was friendly and quick. I'd go again to try other dishes. Definitely a good place for family dinners.

    Salt and pepper fried squid. I forgot to take the photo at the start of the meal. This is the half remaining of the dish.
    Joy W.

    Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambience 2.5/5 ( family restaurant) Update: For a late lunch we had the Cantonese Chow Mein. It's one of our popular choices because the noodles are crispy and is topped with assorted meats and vegetables. The fish broth we selected is parsley with preserved egg, noodle-udon and toppings beef tendon and beef. As usual no wait for a table and ample parking right outside the restaurant. Our lunch for two included an iced lemon tea each.

    Scrambled egg with shrimp
    Lillian C.

    Finally had a chance to try this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Though small, this restaurant has a really high quality in their food. The space is tightly packed so you should either got a bit earlier in the evening or call ahead to make reservations. The staff are very friendly and the price is decent as well. We ordered: Fried rice with chicken & salted fish - really liked this dish. I often find that places can be super stingy in the amount of salted fish they put in this dish but this was not the case. The amount of chicken and salted fish in this dish was perfect! Sweet and sour pork - the pieces of pork contained a good amount of meat and not just fat. Perfectly crunchy and meaty Scrambled egg with shrimp - this was SO good. The eggs were perfectly runny and not over cooked. Definitely one of my favourite dishes Will definitely be heading back again!

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    Jennifer K.

    Welcome Star Chef Chinese Kitchen to the Markham's Greenborough neighborhood! The interior is modern, clean and spacious! Menu has the usual Cantonese items but what's makes their food better than the others is their fresh from the wok aroma! Stir Fried Rice Noodle with Beef - still wok hot when served! All the steam! - beef is tender and plentiful - bean sprouts still crunchy - great cooking skill! Red Bean Drink (free during afternoon tea hour) - sweet and perfectly cooked red bean - coconut cream as topping - drink like a slush! Perfect dessert! I will be back!

    Beef rice noodle dish
    Ryan L.

    I just had lunch here today. I was quite impressed. It's similar to congee queen type dishes but just taste better in my opinion . Place is very clean, lunch time was starting to get busy (always a good sign). Also if you pay cash 10% off. Now for the food. Didn't order much as it was a quick lunch. Ordered 2 dishes. First one was a rice noodle with beef and veggies . One of my staples, and they do it pretty good. Good amount of thin sliced beef some Gai Lan and noodles in a tasty sauce. Second dish was sweet and sour pork. Good pieces of pork, nice chunks, piping hot and so crispy (this was delicious). You also get big chunks of pineapple, peppers and onions. I didn't try it but maybe something I didn't know. Everyone was ordering a Cantonese chow mein. This had huge scallops and shrimps. Definitely gonna get it next time I am there. And yes I will be back. Maybe a new go to for canto food.

    Spicy and Pepper Salt Squid
    Charlie T.

    Star Chef is a relatively new Chinese restaurant in Markham. Apparently, opened by the same people behind Congee Queen. The food and menu is pretty similar. The only difference is this place is known for their Hand Shredded Chicken. I must say I can see why the Hand Shredded Chicken is their signature dish. This is a dish I never had before and I really enjoyed it a lot. It's sort of like hainanese chicken but with the bones and more flavour. The Spicy and Pepper Salt Squid was so crispy and seasoned just right. You can't go wrong with Sweet and Sour Pork. Nice and saucy. Deep fried to perfection and the sweet and sour sauce coats each chunk perfectly. Overall, I had an excellent experience. Food was great. Service was good. Got a table quick on a Friday night. Food came out fairly quick. I would recommend if you're in the area. The space is not too big and looks like your typical Chinese restaurant.

    Malay Laksa With Beef Brisket.
    Chay L.

    The restaurant serves wide variety of food from Hong Kong, Thai as well as Malaysian spicy food. We arrived just before the lunch crowd on a weekend. After we ordered the food, the crowd started coming in and the place is seemingly popular. In no time, there was a queue as the restaurant is filled wiry people. Ordered a Laksa which is a spicy curry-like soup that contains beef brisket, veg and mushroom. Flavourful and rich is how I would describe the laksa soup. The place is great for groups as well as families.

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    Elaine C.

    Another good find close to work. There is lots of seating and the service is pretty quick. We ordered a Laksa noodle and extra fried fish. The noodles were ok and the soup pretty good. There isn't as much toppings/flavour as their competitor but it's a good option for lunch.

    Shigei H.

    Visited Star Chef again after 6 months, this time we tried other dishes, portion size is small, but all 3 dishes we ordered were delicious. If they could increase the size a bit would be great.

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    Good food and fast service for a neighborhood family restaurant. Fast take out service also a bonus.

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