The food, ambiance and service were great. As soon as we sat down a lady with a cart full of a variety of foods came by. We tried the short ribs from the cart and they were yummy! Our entrees were beef with ginger and scallions, sweet and sour pork ribs with a side of soup dumplings and water spinach with sliced garlic. The portions were a good size and we had enough to take home for leftovers! read more

Star Kitchen - Sweet and Sour Pork - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I have eaten here twice now and it is exactly what I want from a dim sum restaurant! Most recently I came here for a Saturday brunch, be sure to arrive 10 minutes before they open or so to get a table, that first wave of people will already be ready and will fill up the entire restaurant. On these days, we only pull dishes from the cart, never really ordering from the menu. There are a few home, run plates and a couple I could pass on, with the barbecue pork buns, putting a delicious, savory texture and flavor, with the sauce cooked in, versus the regular pork buns are a little more dry and have no sauce. The soup dumplings are also so good, along with the rice cakes, the Ube, sesame, desserts, the duck, steamed the shrimp buns and more. You really have to go for yourself and be willing to try things, I didn't love the duck feet (I think that's what it was?) but you have to at least try it. Always make sure to bring a huge appetite! Definitely will be back read more

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Every so often I just think about this place and how I wish we spent more time in Denver. This was hands down my favorite meal in Denver. Everything was so good and I wish we had more people so we could have tried other dishes on the menu. We had ordered the Country style rice noodle w/XO sauce, deep fried shrimp ball, steam BBQ pork bun, masako pork & shrimp siu mai, shrimp dumpling, and the spare ribs with black bean sauce and I recommend them all. I think we also had the fried squid too. We had leftovers for sure, but it was a great late night snack and breakfast. read more

Soup dumplings (D10) were fine. There wasn't really any broth though. Chicken buns (D2) were huge, but fluffy and tasty. Wish there'd been more meat though. It was all packed into a small ball in the center. I also wasn't given any cup for sauce, so dosing out the table sauces was a pain. Price was a little high for the value I got, but still reasonable. Service was good. Ambience was fine. read more

I have been to this place once before and ordered the Singapore noodles with shrimp only....i went for the second time this Sunday because the first so good....unfortunately I didn't enjoy this visit..... got severely sick and won't be going back read more

Star Kitchen - Singapore Singapore Style Rice Noodles made me - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a fun restaurant to try some Asian food! They have a lot to look through on the menu and also some living seafood in tanks. I really liked the shrimp packed cilantro shrimp dim sum dumplings, definitely would get those again. Also really liked the hot braised string bean that has just some bits of meat in it. Seems like it should be less expensive being mostly vegetables, but anyway I would get that again, as well. The fried smelt appetizer was huge and with the head + tail, you must love super seafoody seafood, lol. Better shared, it's a lot of fish for one person. This place is more authentic than the Americanized places, so you have to be an adventurous eater! If status quo is your thing, there's plenty of those same-same what your used to places around for ya! read more

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Show up early and enter the corridor to the kiosk to get your name in for your table. Then wait outside for your number to be called. This place certainly hustles and they do a great job at everything. Very similar to what you would experience in Hong Kong and/or Taiwan's Din Tai Fun. Everyone is busy and moves at the speed of lightning! Food is solid. Everything from dumplings to sticky rice, chicken feet, congee and more importantly egg tarts! The restaurant is constantly moving about and be careful going to the restroom. You might even run into a cart! No Chinese, no problem. The staff also speaks Cantonese! If you don't speak either language they also speak English. It all works out! Definitely a different vibe from when I was growing up. While the restaurant is loud and crazy, that just adds to the ambiance! haha. Give it a go cause its definitely worth the price of admission! read more

A friend and I went on a Saturday for lunch, and it was packed. Tip: apparently you can add yourself to the queue online while you're on your way, so you don't have to wait as long! We didn't have a super long wait though, maybe 15min They rolled around carts filled with food, and you pointed out what you wanted. It was really good! One note if this is not something you're used to... they will at times just hand you dishes you didn't ask for, so be prepared to push back sometimes if you aren't interested in a dish My notes on the dishes I tried (honestly these notes are mostly for me for the next time I go back!): -Calamari - these were super dry, crunchy, and salty - in a delicious way. I loved them. They were almost like salad topping-level crunchy. Delicious. -Turnip cakes - there are two versions, the solid squares, and cut up bites. the cut up bites are quite spicy. So if you are like me and not into heat, make sure you get the squares! -Greens (broccolini?) with a brown sauce - yummy -Cucumber salad - delicious, a little bit of heat but not bad -Shrimp balls - better than I expected - I expected the texture inside to be soft, but it really has some bite to it, like shrimp should! Yum -Chicken bao dumplings - very good (though I've heard the pork is better) -Leek dumplings - not bad, but not as good as many other things -Congee - not bad, but not super exciting -sticky rice with chicken in a banana leaf - good! want to try again -Pork with red sauce - I was too full to try this but brought home leftovers, will update -Duck with brown sauce - I was too full to try this but brought home leftovers, will update -Shumai (pork and shrimp) - I was too full to try this but brought home leftovers, will update -Cilantro dumplings - I was too full to try this but brought home leftovers, will update -Rice paper wrapped around a pastry with scallions - they called it "chinese donut" - was not a fan Desserts: -Pineapple bun - amazing -Taro bun - best thing I've ever eaten in my life -Coconut bun - not for me, but not bad -Egg tart - a solid egg tart, but I'd rather have the pineapple and taro buns Drink -Flower tea - honestly i was not impressed at first, when it was hot - I almost asked for some sort of sweetener. But by the end of the meal, when I was full and the tea was cooled off a bit, I loved it! It had a nice subtle flavor that was great even with how full I was read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Before heading to the airport to go home we couldn't leave Denver without my sister-in-laws favorite place for lunch Star Kitchen. Apparently we weren't the only ones interested in authentic dim sum and other amazing dishes, the Broncos were at home so alot of Broncos and Ravens fans dining before kick off. There was a wait but have to say it was well worth it. The staff is a well oiled machine, it was like going to a smorgasbord without getting up, every cart had different hot items and plenty of it. What a menu, fish dishes, dumpling dishes, vegetable dishes, steamed buns, won ton, dumplings, duck, tripe and a fabulous dessert items including ginger sponge cake. The food just keeps coming so go there hungry, because nothing disappointing came to our table it was all so delicious. The room had TV's so we were able to follow the morning NFL while enjoying a fantastic lunch, plenty of seating in a nicely decorated room. I could not keep up with the photos because my sister-in-law kept ordering off each cart that rolled by our table, every bite was a culinary delight. This is a must try place whether you live in Denver or visit as we do a lot with so much family living in the surrounding area. We will be back Star Kitchen because I believe we just tried the tip of the iceberg. Delizioso e tutti! Mangiamo e Bon appetitto! read more

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Serves a large and well-prepared variety of traditional dim sum from friendly pushcarts. No expensive cocktails, not fancy--just the real thing, handmade, at affordable prices. read more

We were surprised when we came in for lunch on a Monday, and they were hoppin' & bustlin', busy as can be. Usually this kind of busyness for Chinese/dimsum restaurants in other cities is reserved for weekends. Maybe only a couple tables were empty. We were lucky to get a good table in the middle of the room. The staff is "authentic" Chinese/Cantonese, they all speak the language. We got Chrysanthemum Tea and asked for Yellow Mustard (黄芥末), nothing was a problem (sometimes dimsum waiters have no idea what yellow mustard is). We did dimsum only (did not order off menu), and EVERYTHING was great. We love all their steamed dishes, everything was fresh and delicious. And ended the meal with an Egg Tart, perfect ending to a wonderful meal. read more

Authentic dimsum place. They push several carts around and ask if you want anything. I really enjoyed the open face shrimp/lobster dimsum. Everything else tasted similar. Soup dumplings were not good. Each one was popped, no soup. Pricier side of dimsum. read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A rare find in the city. I was surprised by the size of their siumai and har gow (crystal shrimp dumplings). They're about a mouthful. This place gets packed. Definitely get there early otherwise you'll have to wait in line until your number is called. It's a cozy little restaurant with pushcart dimsum. Staff were very efficient. If you can speak Chinese or Cantonese, that would help. Otherwise, they do speak English as well. Overall food was delicious! read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Star kitchen is one of my favorite places to go when I'm hungover. They are always super busy on the weekends, especially on Sunday but we always use the online waitlist to make sure our table is ready once we arrive. We ended up ordering the usuals, like xiu mai, chicken feet, shrimp rice rolls, and more and star kitchen is always consistently good. One new thing we ordered this time was the Peking duck and it was pretty good, we loved the soft bao buns that come with it. This is for sure my favorite dim sum restaurant in Colorado and I always have a great time here and the servers are always so funny. read more

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Excellent food! Full authentic Chinese and dim sum. Had the Beef Chow Fun and Har Gow. Many seafood dishes are fresh from tank to table. read more

This was the first and only dim sum restaurant I tried in Denver before I was hooked. I've been coming here for years! Honestly, I think it's underrated and could complete with some well respected spots! It did take a couple of visits to figure out what I like here, and the best method for getting a large group in on the weekend. I usually make it my goal to get in here in the first wave - show up before 10 am! I'd much rather wait in line before they open than wait for people to finish eating...This time my friends and I came at 1:30 pm on a Saturday and we got a table easily, which was a little surprising! The service is fine, but I don't come here for the hospitality. It's a fast-paced environment and I come here knowing that I'm here for the food. I can see how it could be overwhelming for the first time, and I think the food is enough of an incentive to get to the other side of that! Egg tarts, cilantro shrimp dumplings, the taro bun, the pan fried rice crepe, and the fried noodles are some of my favorites. read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'd been wanting to come here for years. And finally came here in February of this year. We came unexpectedly, after getting trapped in the mountains for a ski weekend vacation, so we arrived late. That said, we still got to enjoy delicious food, and the cart experience. Some items had run out, but the ambiance was warm and welcoming, and everything we tried was delicious. I've been told this is the best dim sum in Denver, and I see the appeal! read more

Finally chinese dim sum restaurant we can enjoy in colorado beside panda express, this place have amazing taste of chinese food and the dim sum really good. The service is nice and helpful too and some of the dim sum lady speak english well too. Inside restaurant is nice and authentic of chinese restaurant in america. read more

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Still a huge fan after all these years! And they've implemented an online waitlist so gone are the days waiting in the parking lot for an hour for dim sum. There's also a self service kiosk to place yourself on the waitlist as well, making getting a table much more efficient. This is still the best place to get dim sum in Denver. Prices have gone up in the last few years, but still won't break the bank. Still a go to place for dinner for my family and friends. The portions are family style and meant to be shared so they're a good size. If you're looking for recommendations, here is my usual order: Crab meat and fish maw soup Salt and Pepper Squid Salty fish and chicken fried rice (or one of the noodle options) Lobster with Ginger and Scallion Sauce (buy 1 get one free!) Peking Duck Honey Walnut Shrimp French Style Filet Cubes Pea Spout Leaves in Garlic Sauce Salt and Pepper Tofu And ... my family likes to get a whole fish. I skip this with my friends. I know Asian food in an establishment like this can be a little scary so my recommendations if you (or your dining partner) is hesitant: French Style Filet Cubes: basically a cut up steak Barbecue Pork Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Tofu or Pork Chop Steamed Chicken w/ Ginger & Scallion Sesame Chicken Steamed crab or lobster (no butter though!) Most of the noodle or fried rice dishes The service really depends on how you interact with your server. When I'm with my family they know we're there to eat and interaction is a minimal. If I'm with my friends, they're fun and cracking jokes and a good time. The space has gone through some renovations but it still is pretty normal Chinese restaurant, nothing fancy or nice. read more

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Great selection on menu. I order a lobster dish & my boyfriend a duck dish . We also ordered shrimp fried rice & a noodle item . Everything was fantastic !!! Very impressed with the food . Servers were very attentive ! We an already planning our next visit ! read more

Star Kitchen is an institution in Denver, and I was thrilled to explore it with some of my more food adventurous friends. A few notes, if you're going on the weekend, definitely be prepared to wait or come early. They have instituted an electronic system though now to 'get in line' prior to open, and that actually made it much easier to manage. We got the first seating and went to town. There are a million items to select from, and in the chaos of it all, you'll feel pressure to say yes to every cart, but it helps to be a little judicious. I gave up on photos at a certain point, just given the sheer overwhelm of it all, and some of us hit stomach capacity a little earlier than intended. This wasn't my first dim sum rodeo, and yet it got the better of us. Ha. I was probably most excited by the shumai, cilantro dumplings, and sesame balls...Yum! (we got two types--one red bean, one egg as I recall). The BBQ pork buns were good, but perhaps too filling all things considered, and the duck we had was a bit too brothy/chewy. I would love to make it through to some of the veggies and seafood next time. read more

Love love loved the dim sum here. They were so big and flavorful. My only complaint is that this restaurant is so far from my home lol. The service was efficient, seriously no complaints on my end. I'm already craving the shrimp dumplings again! Oh and the scallop dumplings....mmmmm read more

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I've been here a couple times now (11am and 1pm on a weekend) and my experience has been that the steamed dishes which come out covered are warm, but many dishes that circulates uncovered are room temperature or barely warm. Fried taro balls are usually my favorite dim sum dish but not when they are cold. Service and ambiance are what you'd expect from an authentic Chinese place in this neighborhood which doesn't bother me. I've had better dim sum in other cities but I'm not sure there are better options in Denver. read more

Was so excited to try this place and it looked promising and we waited outside for over an hour on a Saturday. Looks like a traditional dim sum restaurant with the rolling carts but the dim sum was just meh altogether. The only dish that we would get again was the sticky rice and we should have gotten multiples of that as the 4 of us agreed it was the best thing that we had. Got all the usual suspects but food quality and taste was just average and temperature of the har gow shrimp dumplings was cold. Won't be back. read more

Love the dim sum here! The most authentic Chinese restaurant you can find in Denver. Absolutely delicious. My favorite are the sesame desserts. The long wait is worthy! read more

Star Kitchen - Dim sum - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Always amazed by how busy Star Kitchen is during its lunch time dim sum hours. What even more extraordinary is it's like this for as long as I could remember, even outlasting many renowned dim sum places in Southern California. Food wise, Star Kitchen's dim sum is very traditional and authentic, and the selection is relatively wide, with 56 items to choose from, not including items on its lunch menu with many to die for fresh lobster dishes. If you don't want to be disappointed or have time to spare, make sure you check in online beforehand. read more

Ambiance and service: busy and loud. A classic dim sum place for that authentic feel! It's what every Sundays are like lol. It's a quick place to get dim sum and they do it traditionally with the steam carts! So you get the food right then and there. Tip: if you have a small group and want to be seated sooner you can ask the host that you are okay sharing a table! It's another great way to meet new people too! Food: comes out piping hot! Each dish was cooked perfectly! The tripe was soft and had a bit of chew. No gaminess at all. It was savory with a mushroom umami. The lotus turnip cakes were squishy but firm and had a good char. The spare ribs were tender and savory with black bean sauce! The baos were pillowy soft with a a good light baked crust. The smelt fish was crispy, salty, not greasy, and did not have a big fishy taste. The oysters were cooked well and not slimy! It was savory with a bit of brine taste. The egg tarts were perfect! Flaky crust and sweet soft egg custard middle. Highly recommend! read more

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Dim sum staple in Denver for certain. We really enjoy Star Kitchen and their dim sum does not disappoint. Overall the BBQ pork bun, pineapple bun and Xiao long bao are our favorites. As soon as you sit down you're greetes with potential options, you're welcome to stay longer to enjoy your meal and the staff is actually surprised when you move fast. read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely love this place. Best Chinese and dim sum in Denver. Quick and easy takeout. Menu is big and lots of options for all the people in your group. Inside that have a large space with TVs if you want. Large parking lot. Friendly staff. Call to do a takeout order for quickest response! read more

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Great Chinese food, Dim Sum and Seafood highly recommended. Service was great and so was the Ambiance I Will be back! read more

Star Kitchen - Honey Orange Chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was visitng Denver and a friend recommended this place for dim sum. We went for late lunch and while it was still very busy, we were able to get seated right away. The carts came by often so we didn't have to wait long to eat. We probably had a full array of tasty eats on our table within five minutes LOL Everything was so delicious! The flake factor of crust on their egg custard tarts are out of this world! The silky smooth custard was evenly cooked. Their recipe is on point, they sure know how to serve up excellent egg custard tarts! This was my favorite :) I thought their dim sum was great. The full carts came around in a timely fashion. Their customer service was polite and their jasmine tea really complimented everything well. Grateful for my friend bringing me here! read more

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Star Kitchen is a Denver staple when it comes to dim sum. I don't think anyone would claim The Mile High as the dim sum capital of America, however this part of town is home to an abundance of incredible Asian restaurants worth checking out. Star Kitchen has been doing its thing for the better half of two decades and when you can come here you'll see what I'm talking about. It's a well oiled machine engrained in tradition, with old school tactics that play well to its kind of operation. TLDR: if you're coming here on a weekend between the hours of 10am-2pm, you can expect to wait. No exceptions. Don't fault the restaurant. They churn and burn through hundreds of hungry dim sum fanatics and make it look easy. When you come here, you're not checking out the hip, new trendy restaurant in town. Star Kitchen focuses on the food and getting you in and out relatively quickly. That's the name of the game here. Once you sit you immediately start eating, and when you're too full to move a muscle they're bringing you the check and kicking it out. Don't hate the player, hate the game! It's recommended to come here with a minimum of 4 people, so you can do significant damage through the giant menu. Here are the dishes I always order when I come here and suggest: Barbecue Roasted Duck, Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed BBQ Pork Bun, Soup Dumpling, Crystal Leek Dumpling, Siu Mai, Pan Fried Turnip Cake, Fried Sesame Ball, Pan Fried Chicken Dumpling, Cilantro Dumpling, Fried Taro Cake, and Egg Custard Tart. You can't go wrong when you come here. This place screams authentic. That's why there's a lengthy line out the door every single weekend. Like clockwork. If you're looking to gain 10 pounds, come to Star Kitchen! read more

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Weekend dim sum is always packed and loud. Lots of options off the carts and menu. Food seem more consistent than some other place we've been to in the area. Service is a fast assault style when the carts ce around. Pricing increase is on par with inflation so it's not bad. They're still a decent deal versus the modern dim sum places who charge $15+ for a basket of dumplings. read more

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ANOTHER TASTY DIM SUM BRUNCH We recently re-visited Star Kitchen with friends and family for dim sum. Going with someone who is a recognized regular with the dim sum ladies helps :o) Get on the on-line queue to avoid long waits at the restaurant. Be there at least 15 minutes before you think your number will be called because once called, it might not be called again and you will lose your table. Carts are rolled around the dining room - don't let the pushy dim sum ladies drop too many dishes on your table. Pace yourself - best to finish a few dishes before getting more - otherwise everything will get cold and dim sum is best enjoyed hot. We ordered a full table of dim sum: har gow, shu mai, fried crab balls, pan fried turnip cake, lotus leaf stuffed sticky rice, jook, Chinese broccoli, shrimp rice rolls, steamed pork riblets, egg tarts and fried taro balls. Favorites were the shu mai, pan fried turnip cake, Chinese broccoli , sticky rice stuffed lotus leaf and steamed pork riblets. The egg tarts' pastry was too greasy and not flaky. We also found the crab balls (or were they shrimp balls) had very little crab (or shrimp). read more

We stopped by this restaurant around 3pm and it was so empty! Guess we avoided the dim sum lunch rush! But because we weren't too hungry, we decided to just order some dishes rather than the dim sum. We got the seafood pan fried noodles which I was a big fan of. The noodles came out perfectly crispy as if the sauce had just been poured (because I hate when the noodles get all soggy) and all of the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the white fish. We also got the three cup Taiwanese chicken. The flavors were good but this dish was just okay for me. The batter on the chicken was kind of too thick and floury for my taste. But the chicken was also cooked really well. I really want to come back to try the actual dim sum though! read more

Star Kitchen - Seafood Pan fried Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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One of the better qualities of authentic dim sum places is that they're quick because they have prepped ahead of time before they start service. I have been to enough dim sum places that as soon as the carts come out from the back or a cart swings by the table, I'm on it asking the cart driver what is in the cart. Initially I was supposed to have lunch with family but that didn't work out. There was some miscommunication about the meeting place. I ordered enough for everybody but too much for one individual so the food was packed up to tide us over for several meals. Definitely would come back to this place again. Service was prompt, friendly and courteous. read more

This place is great. They have carts that you're able to make selections off of. All the choices were excellent. It was the problem of too much choice. The service was fast and efficient, but not friendly. Which is common for Chinese restaurants. A friend says the restaurant feels like you're in China. Definitely a great dim sum spot. read more

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Between star kitchen and super star, the dim sum is pretty comparable. Everything was pretty solid for dim sum in Denver. Pretty similar to dim sum in California surprisingly (can't say the same about Cantonese food in Denver). It gets really crowded on the weekend, so don't forget to sign up online at 9:26 am on the dot (thanks fellow Yelpers). That way you can be one of the firsts in the door. read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was hoping to keep this one to myself but I really should just share the love. This dim sum spot is THE best and most authentic experience you can get in Denver. I will say, if you are looking for an aesthetic, instagram experience, this is NOT the restaurant for you. This spot is truly about the food. You will likely be sat with another party and you will need to be confident in your ability to order traditional menu items. If that's your jam, this spot is for you! read more

Star Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My former student placed this on the brunch list and I decided to try. As others have stated, it gets packed on the weekends and they do work quickly to get you in an out. Overall, so the Dim sum I had was very delicious and flavorful. Service was fast and it's low a rolling buffet. Petty spacious hole in the wall but those serve the best food usually. My only issue is there wasn't a menu so you don't know the individual prices of each Dim sum and you can easily rack up a bill. They stamp the price column after you've chosen your steamer of food. Otherwise, great spot of south Federal and I would love to come back and try more foods. I know this place doesn't compare to NYC Dim sum but overall a great spot and I think the food is flavorful and well cooked. read more

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