First visit here. This place has been on my 'to try' list. On entry, we were quickly attended to. Luckily we were early so got seated right away. A little later, there was a little wait. Service: Friendly but not very attentive. We had some of our 'test' dishes, the ones we use to compare. Mapo Tofu. 2/5. The tofu was fresh. The pork was very sparse and it was over thickened. It was almost jelly. Let's just say, it was like when you have a cold. Beef rice noodle with black bean sauce. 4/5. This dish had a good 'wok hei' flavour. This dish was also over thickened. The prices are reasonable especially for these days. If they can ease up on the corn starch/thickener, it could be much better. I will give this place another try. read more

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We came to Star Chef for dinner. It was our first time at this restaurant but I'm sure we'll be back. The menu is pretty extensive and is sort of HK style. The items are similar to that of Congee Queen. Everyone in our party ended up getting some sort of soupy noodle dish and we were all very happy with what we got. I got the "build your own" fish noodle for $16.50. You can choose your soup base, your preferred type of noodle, 2 toppings, and a drink. You can also add on an 2 extra side dishes for a minimal charge. We chose the fish cutlet which was pretty salty. The portion for my Fish Noodle Soup was huge and the beef was really good. We also got the beef brisket noodles which can be a hit and miss - but it was a hit in this case! The beef was tender - the perfect taste & texture. We peeked at what others ordered and the family-style dishes looked pretty good as well, so we'll try those next time. read more

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. read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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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. read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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!! read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Tom yum fish noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

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Staff are friendly. Ordered the flat rice noodle with beef and vegetable and it came with a free lemon tea or HK milk tea, and S&S pork. Food is good. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Malay Laksa With Beef Brisket. - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Laksa - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food quality is good and prices are okay though not that acceptable in the area Service is good read more

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

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. read more

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I love this place, very close to home with great selection and it tastes good. I have been here a few times and highly recommend the fried rice/ noodles, large portion. Don't order the shredded chicken, too salty. read more

Food is alright. Fried rice and noodles probably is the best deal there with a good portion. If you are getting other dishes then it's ok. The portion for the main dishes isn't that big and some taste good while some are just alright. Service is normal; they don't treat you particularly better or worse. Will go back but not my first option for now. read more

Food is pretty good WITHIN 5 km radius. It is not bad but definitely no extraordinary. Average priced Chinese food. Majority of the food tends of be more on the salty side. Each dish we order came with a free drink. I guess it's the soft opening special. Service was quite friendly. Overall it's pretty clean. The item I think it's the chilli oil...lol. No hope no disappointment. read more

Star Chef Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

New addition to the upper Markham area that serves fish broth noodles, traditional stir fry dishes, HK style drinks and more. It's our second time here and we've been pleased overall during both experiences. Located on the southwest corner of Hwy 48 and Castlemore Ave, its storefront is easily seen on Hwy 48. Good amount of parking spots directly infront of the restaurant, as well as behind in the Home Depot lot. Inside environment is clean and spacious. This place gets busy during prime hours and reservations are accepted. Prices are reasonable for the quality. read more

Decent portion sizes, good food and fast service. I think all dishes (we go for the noodles and fried rices) comes with a drink (who can resist HK tea ?!) We've also done party trays here and got compliments too. Less expensive than Congee Queen which is nice too. read more

Came here for a lunch, chow mien and stir fried flat noodle. Food was fresh, hot and flavourful. Generous portions as well. Came with cold drinks which was a little too sweet so recommend asking for less sugar. Would recommend read more