Shooting Star Cafe
$$ • Cafe, Coffee Shops, CantoneseAbout Shooting Star Cafe
Customers' Favorites
short ribs w black pepper sauce 黑椒牛仔骨
Pineapple Fried Rice Chicken
Baked Pork Chop over Rice
Ox Tongue Curry and Rice
Original Mini Egg Puffs
Baked Chicken Steak
XO Beef Chow Fun
Whip Cream Crepe
Fresh Fruit Tea
Noodle Soup
Shooting Star Cafe Reviews
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My loves. Scrambled egg shrimp. Assorted meats over fried rice. Salt pepper wings. Swiss wings
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Shooting Star Cafe is a cozy spot specializing in authentic Cantonese cuisine. While walking through the neighborhood ahead of a meeting, I stopped in to grab a quick boba. It is a convenient neighborhood cafe with a classic local feel, making it an easy pit stop for daily commuters, locals, and visitors exploring Chinatown.
The staff was friendly, patient, and gave me plenty of time to look over the menu before I settled on a lychee green...read full review
The staff was friendly, patient, and gave me plenty of time to look over the menu before I settled on a lychee green...read full review
So good, tastes just like home. Fresh and quick and very skilled chefs.
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 12:30AM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 12:30AM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 12:30AM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 12:30AM |
| Friday | 7AM - 1AM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 1AM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 12:30AM |
The Shooting Star Cafe offers a mixed dining experience that is vibrant and lively. While the service is impressively fast and efficient, the food quality can be hit-or-miss at times. The cafe features a beautiful interior and a reasonably priced menu, making it a potential choice for a casual hangout. Customers have enjoyed a variety of dishes such as the beef stew noodle soup, fish roe fried rice, baked pork chop over rice, garlic choy, and salt-and-pepper chicken wings. Some diners have found issues with items like the chicken with black mushroom in clay pot. The staff are reported to be smiling and courteous, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. The cafe also offers free Wi-Fi and a selection of milk tea and boba drinks. While some may find the portion sizes small for the price, others appreciate the large and diverse menu that includes a vegetarian section. The restaurant sometimes leaves the door open, which can make the space too cold for some customers. Overall, the Shooting Star Cafe consistently delivers quality and provides a cozy atmosphere with fantastic service, making it a true institution in the Bay Area's Hong Kong dining scene.