First time here and NOT the last time! Our college-aged daughter and I had a girls' night out before she needed to head back to school and we decided to try something new. Five Star did not disappoint! The small details stood out-like the bowl one of our entrees was delivered in was in the shape of a star. The wood tables had stars emblazoned in them and the stars in the windows-nice touch! The lighting was perfect and the hanging lights were uniquely beautiful. We saw all different types of diners: a few couples on dates, a midsize party in the private room, a solo diner, a large family, a business group nearby discussing work and celebrating something, young parents with a couple of well-behaved toddlers and even a set of new parents where the mother was wearing her newborn! Seriously, there is something for everyone here. We decided to try several items so we could sample as much as possible. Their five-star chicken dish and chili garlic green beans were my choice, and I am so glad I chose those! When I return, I liked them so much I am not sure I will be able to try anything else bc I want them again! Their steamed dumplings, rice and chicken wraps were also to die for! I thought surely we would want to take something home-nope! We stuffed ourselves and loved every minute of it. The ambiance was great. Our table was perfectly located so we could even watch the trains go by as built-in entertainment! The manager, Evan, was pleasant. Niko and Alex were our servers and such a joy to have serve us. Everyone seemed to enjoy their jobs. Even the hostess was cheerful. It makes a difference when, as a patron, you feel appreciated and the staff is eager to serve. We are excited to add this location to our rotation in the near future and will certainly be returning with friends and family! read more

I mean, the place is called Five Star... couldn't possibly be more suited for a Yelp review. And despite the fact it's current average is not 5 stars, I agree with the name, as I definitely had a 5 star experience! Bear with me, as this was several months ago, but in the process of going through my last year's photos, I saw these and realized I had not actually written a review. I immediately remembered the meal and how tasty everything was. We started off with several apps, including some soup dumplings, crab rangoons (with actual crab in them, not just cheese turnovers), and some crispy spicy garlic shrimp. All were delicious, the soup dumplings still stand out in my head as favorites. The portion on the crispy shrimp was excellent. We went family style on the dinner... beef lo mein, general tso chicken, cashew chicken, and spicy mongolian beef. That all came with a big bowl of communal rice, and we all left stuffed and satisfied. There wasn't a dish on the table we wouldn't order again. As with anything downtown, parking can be a little tricky. I was able to find free street parking about a block down, but that's all gonna be luck based. The lot behind the restaurant was totally full. Would come back next time I visit Raleigh! read more

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I have been going to five star since it was at its former location on Hargett St. I love the food there. My favorite is always the General TSOs chicken. The chicken is cooked to a crispy perfection and the sauce is really flavorful. This time we got the Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns, Generals Chicken and Tom Yum soup. The pork belly buns were amazing and the generals chicken is always a hit. The Tom Yum on the other hand was SPICY! This was my first time trying it there and my last time. Apparently they make the entire batch in the morning and I'm not sure if it was just that batch or is it always this spicy. I can eat spicy but this was a bit much. They should definitely consider toning down the spice level on that soup. You can always add more but you can't take it out!! read more

Five Star - Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food is always delicious. Highly recommend their scallion pancakes and green beans! The outside patio is great for eating with dogs read more

Five Star - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

As a Business Consultant I am inclined to write this review as I witnessed unprofessional behavior towards a customer; the situation itself is irrelevant, it was the demeanor, and unprofessional approach that was taken by Evan who was the manager on duty. He did not acknowledge the customer and communicate any apology for the issue at hand. He simply looked At the order and dismissed it and walked away, basically stating that it was no fault of their own. whether it was or wasn't it was again the unprofessional attitude in which this situation was handled. i have been a patron of Five Star for about 3 years and I have noticed a decline in customer service and having witnessed the attitude from management it's starting to make sense. It is unfortunate. read more

I always get the coolest and most chill servers - theyre great to chat w throughout my meal. Its nice and moody vibes. They curated a home-y feeling here. Food is delish! Salty but yum read more

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Who would imagine a converted warehouse space would become something people seem to flock to for awesome Asian cuisine. This industrial Asian restaurant exudes a unique blend of raw urban aesthetics and rich cultural ambiance. The atmosphere is defined by, dark metal fixtures, and open ceilings showcasing steel beams and ductwork, creating a modern, almost factory-like feel. The scent of sizzling woks, fragrant spices, and smoky grilled meats lingers in the air, mingling with the subtle undertone of soy, garlic, and chili. Sitting in the dining room and sipping on a wonderfully made drink from the bar, It's almost as if the aroma from the kitchen is curling its fragrant fingers around your senses and whispering sweet, savory nothings to your hunger-stricken soul." What's done right here is the menu is completely customizable, so the plants can party as hard as the meat does. I opened with the crispy veggie spring rolls followed by a finale of spicy chicken with noodles, the night is complete. Cheers! read more

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Had dinner here after a work event - party of 4 and came in at like 8 on a Tuesday. We had to wait like 20-25 minutes but it was well worth the wait. We ordered a bunch of dim sum and it was all delicious. Their crab Rangoon actually has crab in it! It was so good. I went for my tried and true entree of spicy beef noodles and she did not disappoint once again. And tons of leftovers like always. The staff is great here and the ambiance and is perfect for a date or group dinner. Parking has become a little bit trickier with the parking lot out back being pay to park and without actual parking lines so people can park wonky sometimes. Plenty of street parking though just off the main road. And parking decks. read more

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Food, Service and ambiance are all fun. Probably our favorite place to eat Asian cuisine. When our young daughters are home, it's their pick. A happy place. read more

Solid food and great service. One thing I noticed is that they don't have any msg in their food, but tbh I think MSG would've added exactly what the dishes were lacking in. read more

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I had a great experience here. Food is excellent. The interior is fun and beautiful. Quality service. Heat seeker shrimp is a must. All the veggie sides were crisp and fresh. I loved the new black bean shrimp egg foo young. Don't miss the crazy good chocolate cake. The prices are really good with large portions. A must eat location. read more

We really enjoyed the food here! It's very fresh and you'll definitely have leftovers afterwards. The bartender Landon was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to choosing drinks for us. Love the atmosphere as well!! read more

Five Star - Appetizers - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I am Chinese and I can tell you this is the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten in my life. What the f are these carrots, why is my bok choy bruised and overcooked, why is my white rice container only half full? Why is the sauce so watery? It's so easy to add a spoonful of flour to thicken it. This dish tastes like it was drowned in sugar and no other flavors. 30 dollars for this garbage, you cannot be serious. read more

Five Star - Ginger Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've been coming here since I moved to Raleigh 20 years ago and I've never been more disappointed with a meal. Under the guise of reducing their plastic use, which I support, they've turned your takeout dish into an airport buffet. Rice soaked in sauce, not in its own separate container, and significantly reduced volume of the stuff you're actually buying. I ordered Kung Pao and didn't find a peanut. I had to search through my mound of soaked rice to look and still didn't find any. The shrimp was limp and marginal. Forget the chopsticks, give me a spork read more

Been going there just about since they opened originally in their other location and this new one for years. They have totally cut back on quantity and quality and the managers don't give a hoot. read more

I've been going here since I was a kid, the old location. Food has changed a little but but what mostly has changed is the portion sizes and pricing. Just went for my birthday for maybe first time in a year and spent wayyy more than last time just due to there small "family style" portions. Really sucks to see this place change and go down hill. read more

Not a good experience probably won't be back waited over a hour for my food still did not get it had to ask for a refund was looking forward to trying it but after waiting a hour and 45 minutes I really doubt that I will be back.bartender was very apologetic Thankyou for that read more

If you haven't been lately, you must give it a go. Dishes seem to have been updated and are amazing. We went family style, which is easy to do due to the ample portion sizes. The only thing we didn't particularly care for was the crab langoon Ap. All 4 Main dishes were amazing. Service excellent too. Save room for desert read more

Great food and great service. We have lived in Raleigh for years and just stumbled on Five Star. We will go back.

Full disclosure: We sat at the bar. Lauren made us beautiful cocktails. We got intoxicated. Nonetheless, even in a semi-inebriated state, we could tell we were having really good food. Wife had peanut noodles that were delicious. I had the 5-star generals chicken which tasted great. The chicken was a tiny bit over but it's chicken breast...that's what you get. I'm not mad at it at all. Did I mention that Lauren got us drunk? We had a lovely time and will 100% be back. Also, good music by a live DJ and a lovely new space. No complaints. read more

Five Star - Gin gimlet. Thanks, Lauren - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We dined at Five Star recently for the first time. As we entered the door we were greeted by Chandler and welcomed exceptionally. What a great first introduction out of the gate. We were seated in a pretty chill location and the vibe in the restaurant was super cool. Our waiter promptly came to greet us with his exuberant personality to match (what a gem), and made recommendations for the menu. I felt certain he knew what he was talking about, and he did! EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE and EXCEPTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS by Ryan! My partner and I had the Crispy Green Beans to start. TO DIE FOR! I mean, I could have eaten these as the main course. Next we had some Crab Rangoons which I thought were an excellent choice, and the sauce was great. Next, for dinner, I got the Crispy Sesame Beef and my partner got the Crispy Sesame Chicken. We both devoured the plate, the fork, fingers, and anything withstanding that deliciousness. In the end, my partner wanted desert so I sat and watched him barely come up for air as he scarfed down Warm Chocolate cake with ice cream. While I cannot speak for the taste of it, he sure made it look like it was the best dessert he had ever had, and I believe he may have mumbled that too while still eating the cake. I will have to try it on the next visit. Overall, it was a very awesome experience, the food was great, but the service, quite frankly, in my opinion was the best part. It is just hard to find great service these days! This was on point, and worth the $. **Awesome job! I wish I had taken pics, but I was so wrapped up in the waiters personable personality and time at the table, I forgot. Admittedly, I was also very hungry and I ate the food and the pictures! :). Check this place out for sure! read more

I'm sorry I don't understand the 5 star reviews. We were so excited to try this place because so many people on Next Door recommended this restaurant. We ordered the sesame beef, heat seeker shrimp, crab rangoons and scallion pancakes. Everything was awful. The beef was as dry as beef jerky and did not have a sauce. The shrimp was not good and also did not have any sauce and the rangoons were fishy. We thought for sure they couldn't mess up the scallion pancakes but we were wrong. They were slightly burnt, hard as a rock and tasted like old grease. Even the rice was gummy. Save yourself and go somewhere else. read more

I regularly come here now and this is definitely my casual asian restaurant of choice. You can actually come here casual or dressed up, and it's always lively inside. It's very packed on weekends, so make reservations or be prepared to wait. They also have a DJ who plays really great mixes! Last night's mixes were great. They have this cute painted private room for large parties if you want to celebrate something. Also don't pay for parking because they validate it inside. My favorite dish here is actually the chicken fried rice. It's one of my favorite fried rice dishes if not my number one and I get it every time. I also ask for a side of yum yum sauce and pour it over. Second place goes to the heat seeker shrimp. I love that they have a featured menu list that is constantly changing with food and drinks. I will say their drinks are amazing. I've tried so many different cocktails in cute cups and garnishes from this place alone and I'm always excited to see what's featured. Last night's featured drink was a matcha lychee margarita and we loved it. From the featured food menu, we got red curry chicken and chili garlic noodles. The red curry chicken was soooooo good I really hope they permanently add the dish to the menu. Everyone loved it. Their portions are huge and their prices are amazing. You will be stuffed and have great drinks and not even spend that much. read more

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Soup dumplings are trash, music is too loud, took forever to get my food and the hostess was also taking forever

Kind of pricey for Chinese food, but the quality is better. The atmosphere was good. Good service. Cool downtown location. The servings were a bit small for the price though. read more

Didn't take any photos because I was too excited for food that I ate it immediately. Couldn't really decide what to eat so we ordered a bunch and the owner even brought us some noodles to try since we were so indecisive! We got Soup dumplings, Calamari, Green beans, kung pao chicken and some spicy noodles. Everything was delicious! I'd order all of it again but still want to try everything else on the menu. Mixed drinks were good and I was excited to see sake on the menu too. Had a great time with the staff, food came out impressively quick, and atmosphere was cool. We will be back! read more

Great food, great ambience. Service is top notch. Must get the crab fat wings and the ribs. Phenomenal

Great ambiance, food is amazing, drinks are flowing and the service is great. stop by and see Pepe he is amazing at what he does and always a great spirit read more

I loved the champagne star drink and the beef and broccoli was delicious. My favorite part is the music!! Nice edm vibe not too crazy. The bartenders were very nice too! read more

Five Star - Beef and broccoli with a champagne star - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My favorite late night spot! The ambiance and service is great, and food is DELICIOUS! read more

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It was our first time visiting five star and I was not disappointed. Pros: the ambiance was very nice, the server helped us with any questions we had and was knowledgable of the menu (which doesn't always happen), and the portions of food was well beyond a one person serving. That is important to know if you don't want to order too much food like we did. But it made great leftovers so I wasn't upset. I loved the chicken lettuce wraps! It was probably my favorite dish, they are a bit spicy which worked for me but my partner did not enjoy that. I would also recommend the sesame chicken, to me it tasted more like general tso chicken than the actual general 5 star dish. Cons: the crab rangoons were awful, I try not to send food back but I genuinely could not eat them. There was a strong artificial taste and it seemed like the cream cheese was off as well. I just didn't like the overall flavor of them. The portions are a pro and con because like I said we both ordered entrees thinking it was for one person but they were definitely served family style, that would've been something we would like to know before ordering. Overall I think this spot is really good for a quick bite or even a casual date night. I am looking forward to retur read more

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So I only went because of people that I was with knew the bartender and they were really cool so we got really good bartender service. The bartender was attentive, aware of what we were asking for, and cook this up. I have no complaints. Came on a Wednesday, did a DJ there I was actually really cool! Only came for a couple of drinks and some shots so I don't have a whole lot going on, but the shrimp egg roll or the shrimp spring roll was super fire! read more

Great bar and bartenders. Food quality is high and they care about it. Good vibes with the DJ. We will return for sure.

I'd give you zero if I can ... wasting peoples time .. change your hours, how you gonna close early on a Friday night smh during festival weekend read more

Food was great one order is enough for two people. Ambiance was great cool atmosphere food came out fast.

Very good food. I ordered take out. Delicious. Although...5 dollars buys you a cup of soup. They should fill the little container. Otherwise they have great service and food iw well prepared. read more

Five star has been one of our favorite Raleigh restaurants for almost 21 years. When they moved to the current (much more comfortable) location we were suspect as to whether the restaurant would remain true to what we knew and enjoyed, it did. The food is fantastic, the accommodations for gluten friendly are exceptional and trustworthy, and the service and ambiance are great. I think the reviews on here are badly skewed for some reason but or family, including teenagers to grandparents in their 80s all love this venue. read more

The ribs had great flavor. We also had the featured Garlic Noodles that were not on the regular menu. Sooo good! read more

Five Star - SZECHUAN RIBS Very tasty! - Chinese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best Chinese in Raleigh. Hands down. We had really great service and it's a wonderful ambiance! My roommates got the drunken noodles and spicy beef noddles and both enjoyed them too. Great price for good quality Chinese and huge servings! read more

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Excellent food, great service! Everyone in our party enjoyed the food and experience. Will most definitely be back. Appreciate a downtown restaurant committed to good food without the need for absurd prices. read more