Friendly staff, delicious dumplings. Best place in this food court.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scottie C
Pan fried pork and steam pork dumplings are my go to and are always delicious. If I'm hungry I'll go for the pork chop plate and get ready for a nap after haha.
Andrew Lopez
My favorite by far
Bob Higgins
This place is in the Houston tunnel. Excellent dumplings pan fried or steam taste very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Steamed, Pan Fried, Pork Dumplings
Corynn Wilson
Best dumplings ever, we go every Friday, I call it the happiest place on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deena A
Star Chef has a variety of dumplings you can order. They have steamed (vegetable, pork, or chicken), pan fried pork, and deep fried pork or chicken. ThI've tried all of the ones that Star Chef has and enjoy each one. You can get a mixed dozen for $9.99 plus tax but it's a good portion. They also have an excellent WonTon soup! Their customer service is impeccable and they go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience each and every time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings, Deep Fried, Wonton Soup, Chicken Dumplings, Pork Dumplings, Pan Fried Pork Dumpling
Fernando Cejudo
I had a very great time, I was out with some friends just browsing the tunnels when my friend recommended me this place and told me that they had very good dumplings. When we got in, we were told there was going to be a five-minute wait but the wait was worth it. I got the steam dumplings that makes platter and they were really delicious. They were so juicy and plump and full of flavor. My friend got the pan fried ones and they looked so good! The staff were incredible and while the atmosphere is a bit bland as the lighting is bad, the food is incredible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Beef Dumplings, Roll, Chicken Dumplings, Steamed, Pan Fried, Pork Dumplings, Pan Fried Pork Dumpling
Josh Spencer
Conveniently located in the Houston Tunnels system in the McKinney food court (which also contains Top Taste, Mayuri Express, Taka Sushi and Ramen, and Time for Thai). Star Chef offers a choice of pork, chicken and veggie dumplings that are either pan-fried, steam-fried, or deep fried with sides of different kinds of soups and rice plates also available.At lunch time on weekdays, this is a popular spot for downtown Houston workers, and many people often populate the line, though it usually moves quite quickly with wait-time not being too ridiculous. The service is good with the staff being quite friendly, and you can get a decent-sized meal of 10-12 dumplings for between $10-11.The dumplings are decent if not great, and while there are better dumplings options in the Tunnels (such as Doozo's at the Park Shops), Star Chef is still a creditable lunch option. If I want dumplings and don't feel like making the walk to the Park Shops, Star Chef is where I go.
Vegetarian options: Veggie dumplings available
Ben Adams
AMAZING!!!! I was in Houston on vacation and discovered this spot while wandering the tunnels one day searching for lunch. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was incredible. Everything was made from scratch and tasted phenomenal. I ordered a dozen of the pork dumplings which were huge and a very good value at only $10. The fried rice was delicious as well and the egg rolls were hot, fresh, and crisp!I liked it so much I went back the next day and ordered more of everything! If you're a dumpling fan then you need to try this place. Can't wait to visit again on my next trip to the city!!!
I got out for lunch. Is was just after 2:00 pm. The other restaurants by Star Chef were closed. I saw a woman (Coco) cleaning the equipment. I asked if they were closed. She told me yes we are closed yet, they still have some steamed dumplings. I told her I’d get 9 Steamed Pork Dumplings. I was excited. I had gone by Wednesday and had Pan Fried Pork Dumplings. It was so good then that’s why I went my today. Both times the dumplings were so good and fresh. I also had their Ginger & Soy Sauce and Chili oil. These added extra flavor. Stop by and see for yourself. I met Ms. Lee. Coco said the business has been there for over 12 years. Ms. Lee is in charge of the dumplings. She gets to work at 4:00 am to start making them. Great food, great people & service.
Joanna Lizarraga
My fiancé and I are from Orlando and ventured into the tunnels and were super happy to find this. The dumplings were freshly made and delicious! Very nice people. I recommend them for sure!
Auto Hist
Best tasting Chinese dumplings to be found in the Downtown Houston Tunnel System.
Daniel Vieyra
Shame they are closed during business hours..dissapponted by Houston's awkwardness again
Friendly staff, delicious dumplings. Best place in this food court.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pan fried pork and steam pork dumplings are my go to and are always delicious. If I'm hungry I'll go for the pork chop plate and get ready for a nap after haha.
My favorite by far
This place is in the Houston tunnel. Excellent dumplings pan fried or steam taste very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Steamed, Pan Fried, Pork Dumplings
Best dumplings ever, we go every Friday, I call it the happiest place on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Star Chef has a variety of dumplings you can order. They have steamed (vegetable, pork, or chicken), pan fried pork, and deep fried pork or chicken. ThI've tried all of the ones that Star Chef has and enjoy each one. You can get a mixed dozen for $9.99 plus tax but it's a good portion. They also have an excellent WonTon soup! Their customer service is impeccable and they go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience each and every time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings, Deep Fried, Wonton Soup, Chicken Dumplings, Pork Dumplings, Pan Fried Pork Dumpling
I had a very great time, I was out with some friends just browsing the tunnels when my friend recommended me this place and told me that they had very good dumplings. When we got in, we were told there was going to be a five-minute wait but the wait was worth it. I got the steam dumplings that makes platter and they were really delicious. They were so juicy and plump and full of flavor. My friend got the pan fried ones and they looked so good! The staff were incredible and while the atmosphere is a bit bland as the lighting is bad, the food is incredible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Beef Dumplings, Roll, Chicken Dumplings, Steamed, Pan Fried, Pork Dumplings, Pan Fried Pork Dumpling
Conveniently located in the Houston Tunnels system in the McKinney food court (which also contains Top Taste, Mayuri Express, Taka Sushi and Ramen, and Time for Thai). Star Chef offers a choice of pork, chicken and veggie dumplings that are either pan-fried, steam-fried, or deep fried with sides of different kinds of soups and rice plates also available.At lunch time on weekdays, this is a popular spot for downtown Houston workers, and many people often populate the line, though it usually moves quite quickly with wait-time not being too ridiculous. The service is good with the staff being quite friendly, and you can get a decent-sized meal of 10-12 dumplings for between $10-11.The dumplings are decent if not great, and while there are better dumplings options in the Tunnels (such as Doozo's at the Park Shops), Star Chef is still a creditable lunch option. If I want dumplings and don't feel like making the walk to the Park Shops, Star Chef is where I go.
Vegetarian options: Veggie dumplings available
AMAZING!!!! I was in Houston on vacation and discovered this spot while wandering the tunnels one day searching for lunch. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was incredible. Everything was made from scratch and tasted phenomenal. I ordered a dozen of the pork dumplings which were huge and a very good value at only $10. The fried rice was delicious as well and the egg rolls were hot, fresh, and crisp!I liked it so much I went back the next day and ordered more of everything! If you're a dumpling fan then you need to try this place. Can't wait to visit again on my next trip to the city!!!
Steamed pork dumplings SMACK
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I got out for lunch. Is was just after 2:00 pm. The other restaurants by Star Chef were closed. I saw a woman (Coco) cleaning the equipment. I asked if they were closed. She told me yes we are closed yet, they still have some steamed dumplings. I told her I’d get 9 Steamed Pork Dumplings. I was excited. I had gone by Wednesday and had Pan Fried Pork Dumplings. It was so good then that’s why I went my today. Both times the dumplings were so good and fresh. I also had their Ginger & Soy Sauce and Chili oil. These added extra flavor. Stop by and see for yourself. I met Ms. Lee. Coco said the business has been there for over 12 years. Ms. Lee is in charge of the dumplings. She gets to work at 4:00 am to start making them. Great food, great people & service.
My fiancé and I are from Orlando and ventured into the tunnels and were super happy to find this. The dumplings were freshly made and delicious! Very nice people. I recommend them for sure!
Best tasting Chinese dumplings to be found in the Downtown Houston Tunnel System.
Shame they are closed during business hours..dissapponted by Houston's awkwardness again
Damn good dumplings
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