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CASH ONLY. The prices cannot be beat, that's for sure. It's a to-go place only. I got the popular fried pork chop. It needed some vinegar or something. It was so dry. And it was all batter. The actual pork chop was so thin, I was mainly eating the fried batter. It was overrated IMO. The portions are generous for the cheap price, but the quality isn't there. You're better off ordering better quality food with the same portions, if not more, from Lucky Chances. Maybe it was just the pork chops they had that day? I don't understand the hype.
Not to be mistaken Superstar Restaurant for Burma Superstar , when I asked the hubby to take me here, he thought it was Burma Superstar and my cousin's husband as well- when he asked where we stop by for lunch. hehe. There is also another spot, Gateway that has similar food, I think they are related from reading the social media post. Yep. seen all the IG reels on Superstar Restaurant with the Hong Kong style porkchops, garlic rice & longanisa lunch plate for super cheap, of course I had to bookmark to give Superstar a try. We stopped by first time during January 2026 but they were closed for vacation-? then so happy got to try Superstar during this recent March 2026 visit. Superstar Restaurant is located in Excelsior district, street parking only but we had no luck so parked at Safeway, which I also had to make a stop there after visiting SS. Superstar is a hidden gem for sure, serving up affordable Filipino comfort foods with a touch of Chinese influence. This local-owned eatery has been in business since 1990. Don't judge the place by its looks, doesn't look so nice from the shop, they still have the original menu/prices from the business previously up. Just place your order with the friendly staff and your belly will thank you. I really wanted to grab more than 2 plates but didn't want the food to go to waste if we can't finish, ended up with the famous pork chop, bangus, and side of popcorn chicken. For the plate you get a choice of pineapple or tomatoes, fried egg and garlic rice. & the verdict: Wow. that pork chop was super good, juicy, crispy, tender, and super flavorful, the best ever had with garlic rice and how they cook the egg ( Filipino style like how you see on the Instagram reels) The bangus was boneless and has a nice smoke flavor. The popcorn chicken so fun to eat, love the batter on the chicken. So authentic. I wanted to get the breakfast plates ( tocino, longanisa) but def. will make a stop next time we visit. We wanted to stop by the next day before we leave SF but location/time didn't work out, sad face! All in all, such a great value for the money, everyone who makes a stop here will know what I mean, OMG wow., where can you get a full size plate lunch & like Superstar yummy for under $10.00?!, Thank you Superstar for keeping it low in this economy, if I lived here ya know Id be stopping by for my pork chop, longanisa, bangus, garlic rice and everything else fix! & Cash Only, don't forget to byo garlic chili oil sauce/spices!
Stopped by Superstar Restaurant and it definitely hit the spot. For around $10, the Hong Kong-style pork chop over garlic rice is an absolute steal--you really can't go wrong with it. The pork chop is flavorful, nicely cooked, and pairs perfectly with the garlic rice. They offer a wide variety of Filipino dishes, and honestly, any of their plates are solid. Portions are generous, and the food comes out satisfying every time. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is the spot can feel a bit no-frills since its takeout only but also the parking is very difficult. But if you're coming for good, affordable food, this place delivers. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Mission area
Had to eat at this classic to see if it is still as good as I remember. I think the last time I ate at this place was over 10 years ago, tasted just as good. The hongkong pork chop n garlic rice is probably ur perfect lunch n only 8 bucks. It is cash only and take out style. Food comes out hot and the simplicity is what makes it so good. My bf loves the Longanisa
Came to the city because my boyfriend and I had errands to take care of in the morning. By lunchtime I was starving, and luckily we were already in the area. He told me, "I know a spot nearby," and it turned out to be right in the neighborhood. I had never been there before, but he immediately said to get the pork chop with garlic rice. I was looking at the menu and saw a few other things I wanted, but he kept saying, "Trust me--get the pork chop." So I did... and wow, he was right. I opened the container and saw a huge piece of hot, crispy pork chop. I moved it to the lid so I could get to my rice and, to my surprise, there was another big piece of pork chop underneath. My jaw dropped. The pork chops were hot, crispy, and super juicy. The garlic rice was perfect too. I do wish the egg was a little runnier, but honestly the pork chop won me over so much that I didn't mind the egg at all. We didn't even wait to drive to our second destination--we just stood outside and used the trunk of my car as a table while we ate. That's how good it was. They used to have a small dining area open, but now it's just a takeout spot. Also, they're cash-only, so make sure you have cash on hand. The price was amazing--only $8 for the pork chop platter, which is such a good deal for the amount of food you get.
Superstar is how you get a meal for a deal. Neighborhood institution, clearly liked by all, concerned service. I came at around 1pm for the porkchops but unfortunately they were out. They were out of a lot of stuff including the tocino, longganisa, etc which was honestly very sad. But if anything that just tells me that they must get real busy! I had tapa and the popcorn chicken, still very good. Cash only and quite cheap. They were very sorry for not having certain items and the people around me were just as disappointed. They were so concerned about their lack of items, I felt bad instead LOL.
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! An easy go to spot, for a quick take out. It is cash only so make sure you have cash on hand. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options they have, I personally got the popcorn chicken just to try it out, but as simple as the meal was, every bite was so worth it! Definitely a spot I will be coming back to!! Parking is limited to street parking.
I was in the area for some shopping and it's been a minute since I went to Superstar and was in need of a quick and affordable meal. Prices for the regular plates like the Filipino tapsilog was $6.50 and I added a side of longanisa sausage for $4 for two sausages. The flavor was ok for both. I think the meat was a little dry but some spicy vinegar at home made up for it. Longanisa was ok, didn't have that distinct longanisa flavor but still tasty enough. The plate comes with garlic rice, an egg, and some tomatoes. The garlic on the rice was a little too burnt for my liking, I think plain rice would be my choice here. Overall, if you are looking for a cheap meal that won't break the bank, this is a solid spot to check out.
We lucked out and found a parking space out front. And then there were only a few people in front of us at 12:30pm on a Monday. This was my first time here. It is cash only and there is no dine in. Looks like there is only 3 people working - the cashier and 2 cooks. All meals Are cooked to order which I like. We ordered the fried chicken and chicken wing meal. It came with an overcooked fried egg and some chunked tomato. My wings were fine. They were crispy but small. The egg was overcooked. The tomato was delicious. I loved the garlic rice although the garlic stayed with me the rest of the afternoon. My husband said his chicken fryer leg was dry. Our Total was like $17. What a Deal! I still have a couple wings left and some fried rice. I read on Yelp that the Hong Kong pork chop was good and a very popular item. I'll have to try that next time.
We tried going to Gateway Kitchen first but they were closed then we went down the street to superstar. I found this place on social media. It is definitely a hole in the wall but thats how you know the food is gonna be good. It was our first time here but I would expect nothing less as far as service and quality of good. The lady taking our order has been there for years. It was easy to order and the food only took 15 minutes. For the price being what it was the food honestly was decent. I would definitely come back for cheap eats!
Good tasting eats for the cheap. You're not eating here for your health. But if you want those silog meals for a value, this is where to go.
Been craving their fried chicken, ordered two while they had it. Gotta get in early or they run out. Chuckling that people are so blind saying they tried to call and the lady is constantly on the phone taking orders, duh, maybe she's busy taking orders on the phone, maybe that's why the phone isn't being picked up, go figure. This takeout restaurant is real real busy as evidenced by the amount of people in the lobby waiting for their orders. This is a real popular place for real decent food and it's standing room only to place in person orders not to mention phone orders if you can get through. By the way, they are also charging an extra $.50 per order when eggs are in their orders, seems fair since the egg shortage and prices have went up for eggs.
1 month ago
I have been coming to Superstar ever since I was a little kid and it is always a treat! My go-to order is the Hong Kong Style PorkChop ($8). It comes with 2 large pieces of pork chop, garlic fried rice topped with crispy garlic, one egg (cooked to your preference) and either diced tomatoes or pineapples. I am always left super full from this meal and sometimes I can even split it into 2! It also stays crispy and reheats well in the airfryer. They serve other Filipino foods as well such as tocino, longanisa, baby bangus, etc. Each plate comes with the garlic fried rice, egg and either tomatoes or pineapples. What I absolutely love about this place is the quick service and cheap eats. Their plates used to be cheaper but of course due to inflation, the price is still unmatched in the city. This place is cash only and does not have indoor seating. There is also a similar restaurant located in Daly City by top of the hill called Gateway Kitchen that has almost the same exact menu + prices for their plates. Parking can be difficult in this area but the service is so quick that you can just double park in front. I will continue to visit this place over and over again. I absolutely love coming here :') read more
2 months ago
Superstar has been on my list of places to try for the longest time, but I'm rarely in this part of San Francisco. After a long day, my partner and I finally decided to stop by for dinner. The prices are incredibly affordable, but keep in mind that it's cash only. We ordered the Hong Kong-style pork chop over garlic fried rice, which came with tomatoes and eggs, and shared it between the two of us. When our food arrived, we were genuinely surprised by the portion size--there were two huge, crispy pork chops, especially impressive considering the meal was only around $8. My partner absolutely loved it and thought it was an amazing value. If you're a fan of crispy, fried comfort food, this is definitely a satisfying meal. For me, though, it was a bit too greasy, and the seasoning tasted heavier than I personally prefer. While the pork chop was flavorful and crispy, the richness started to feel overwhelming after a few bites. Finishing the entire container would definitely put me into a serious food coma. Overall, if you're looking for a filling meal at an unbeatable price, Superstar is hard to beat. Although it wasn't quite my personal favorite because of how rich it was, I can absolutely see why it's a popular spot for cheap, satisfying eats. read more
CASH ONLY. The prices cannot be beat, that's for sure. It's a to-go place only. I got the popular fried pork chop. It needed some vinegar or something. It was so dry. And it was all batter. The actual pork chop was so thin, I was mainly eating the fried batter. It was overrated IMO. The portions are generous for the cheap price, but the quality isn't there. You're better off ordering better quality food with the same portions, if not more, from Lucky Chances. Maybe it was just the pork chops they had that day? I don't understand the hype. read more
Not to be mistaken Superstar Restaurant for Burma Superstar , when I asked the hubby to take me here, he thought it was Burma Superstar and my cousin's husband as well- when he asked where we stop by for lunch. hehe. There is also another spot, Gateway that has similar food, I think they are related from reading the social media post. Yep. seen all the IG reels on Superstar Restaurant with the Hong Kong style porkchops, garlic rice & longanisa lunch plate for super cheap, of course I had to bookmark to give Superstar a try. We stopped by first time during January 2026 but they were closed for vacation-? then so happy got to try Superstar during this recent March 2026 visit. Superstar Restaurant is located in Excelsior district, street parking only but we had no luck so parked at Safeway, which I also had to make a stop there after visiting SS. Superstar is a hidden gem for sure, serving up affordable Filipino comfort foods with a touch of Chinese influence. This local-owned eatery has been in business since 1990. Don't judge the place by its looks, doesn't look so nice from the shop, they still have the original menu/prices from the business previously up. Just place your order with the friendly staff and your belly will thank you. I really wanted to grab more than 2 plates but didn't want the food to go to waste if we can't finish, ended up with the famous pork chop, bangus, and side of popcorn chicken. For the plate you get a choice of pineapple or tomatoes, fried egg and garlic rice. & the verdict: Wow. that pork chop was super good, juicy, crispy, tender, and super flavorful, the best ever had with garlic rice and how they cook the egg ( Filipino style like how you see on the Instagram reels) The bangus was boneless and has a nice smoke flavor. The popcorn chicken so fun to eat, love the batter on the chicken. So authentic. I wanted to get the breakfast plates ( tocino, longanisa) but def. will make a stop next time we visit. We wanted to stop by the next day before we leave SF but location/time didn't work out, sad face! All in all, such a great value for the money, everyone who makes a stop here will know what I mean, OMG wow., where can you get a full size plate lunch & like Superstar yummy for under $10.00?!, Thank you Superstar for keeping it low in this economy, if I lived here ya know Id be stopping by for my pork chop, longanisa, bangus, garlic rice and everything else fix! & Cash Only, don't forget to byo garlic chili oil sauce/spices! read more
Stopped by Superstar Restaurant and it definitely hit the spot. For around $10, the Hong Kong-style pork chop over garlic rice is an absolute steal--you really can't go wrong with it. The pork chop is flavorful, nicely cooked, and pairs perfectly with the garlic rice. They offer a wide variety of Filipino dishes, and honestly, any of their plates are solid. Portions are generous, and the food comes out satisfying every time. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is the spot can feel a bit no-frills since its takeout only but also the parking is very difficult. But if you're coming for good, affordable food, this place delivers. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Mission area read more
Had to eat at this classic to see if it is still as good as I remember. I think the last time I ate at this place was over 10 years ago, tasted just as good. The hongkong pork chop n garlic rice is probably ur perfect lunch n only 8 bucks. It is cash only and take out style. Food comes out hot and the simplicity is what makes it so good. My bf loves the Longanisa read more
8 days ago
1 month ago
Excellent food and one of the City's best values with prices from 2009's. Hong Kong Pork is crispy and garlic rice is outstanding. It may be a good idea to call in and pick up since they are busy much of the day. read more
10 months ago
Came to the city because my boyfriend and I had errands to take care of in the morning. By lunchtime I was starving, and luckily we were already in the area. He told me, "I know a spot nearby," and it turned out to be right in the neighborhood. I had never been there before, but he immediately said to get the pork chop with garlic rice. I was looking at the menu and saw a few other things I wanted, but he kept saying, "Trust me--get the pork chop." So I did... and wow, he was right. I opened the container and saw a huge piece of hot, crispy pork chop. I moved it to the lid so I could get to my rice and, to my surprise, there was another big piece of pork chop underneath. My jaw dropped. The pork chops were hot, crispy, and super juicy. The garlic rice was perfect too. I do wish the egg was a little runnier, but honestly the pork chop won me over so much that I didn't mind the egg at all. We didn't even wait to drive to our second destination--we just stood outside and used the trunk of my car as a table while we ate. That's how good it was. They used to have a small dining area open, but now it's just a takeout spot. Also, they're cash-only, so make sure you have cash on hand. The price was amazing--only $8 for the pork chop platter, which is such a good deal for the amount of food you get. read more
Superstar is how you get a meal for a deal. Neighborhood institution, clearly liked by all, concerned service. I came at around 1pm for the porkchops but unfortunately they were out. They were out of a lot of stuff including the tocino, longganisa, etc which was honestly very sad. But if anything that just tells me that they must get real busy! I had tapa and the popcorn chicken, still very good. Cash only and quite cheap. They were very sorry for not having certain items and the people around me were just as disappointed. They were so concerned about their lack of items, I felt bad instead LOL. read more
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! An easy go to spot, for a quick take out. It is cash only so make sure you have cash on hand. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options they have, I personally got the popcorn chicken just to try it out, but as simple as the meal was, every bite was so worth it! Definitely a spot I will be coming back to!! Parking is limited to street parking. read more
6 months ago
I was in the area for some shopping and it's been a minute since I went to Superstar and was in need of a quick and affordable meal. Prices for the regular plates like the Filipino tapsilog was $6.50 and I added a side of longanisa sausage for $4 for two sausages. The flavor was ok for both. I think the meat was a little dry but some spicy vinegar at home made up for it. Longanisa was ok, didn't have that distinct longanisa flavor but still tasty enough. The plate comes with garlic rice, an egg, and some tomatoes. The garlic on the rice was a little too burnt for my liking, I think plain rice would be my choice here. Overall, if you are looking for a cheap meal that won't break the bank, this is a solid spot to check out. read more
We lucked out and found a parking space out front. And then there were only a few people in front of us at 12:30pm on a Monday. This was my first time here. It is cash only and there is no dine in. Looks like there is only 3 people working - the cashier and 2 cooks. All meals Are cooked to order which I like. We ordered the fried chicken and chicken wing meal. It came with an overcooked fried egg and some chunked tomato. My wings were fine. They were crispy but small. The egg was overcooked. The tomato was delicious. I loved the garlic rice although the garlic stayed with me the rest of the afternoon. My husband said his chicken fryer leg was dry. Our Total was like $17. What a Deal! I still have a couple wings left and some fried rice. I read on Yelp that the Hong Kong pork chop was good and a very popular item. I'll have to try that next time. read more
We tried going to Gateway Kitchen first but they were closed then we went down the street to superstar. I found this place on social media. It is definitely a hole in the wall but thats how you know the food is gonna be good. It was our first time here but I would expect nothing less as far as service and quality of good. The lady taking our order has been there for years. It was easy to order and the food only took 15 minutes. For the price being what it was the food honestly was decent. I would definitely come back for cheap eats! read more
2 years ago
Been craving their fried chicken, ordered two while they had it. Gotta get in early or they run out. Chuckling that people are so blind saying they tried to call and the lady is constantly on the phone taking orders, duh, maybe she's busy taking orders on the phone, maybe that's why the phone isn't being picked up, go figure. This takeout restaurant is real real busy as evidenced by the amount of people in the lobby waiting for their orders. This is a real popular place for real decent food and it's standing room only to place in person orders not to mention phone orders if you can get through. By the way, they are also charging an extra $.50 per order when eggs are in their orders, seems fair since the egg shortage and prices have went up for eggs. read more
10 months ago
2 months ago
You can't beat a staple, especially if it's a staple for the whole City! I go more now than back in the day cuz everything costs an arm and a leg to have a meal these days! Not Superstar!! 3 silogs and a side order of Hong Kong pork chops coat me 32 bucks n change! Three people well fed for 32 bucks is insane value in 2026! As long as they are open, I will be a customer. read more
1 year ago
Since my last review, we had a moment where we went here almost every Saturday, even when I'd get off of work early. We've tapered off a little. We didn't want to get sick of it. The food has always been consistent. The only change now is they don't give as much rice. They used to top it off where you needed double the meat. Price has gone up by .50 because of egg price increase. My go to now is HK Style porkchop, longanisa, and lumpia shanghai. Don't forget cash only!. read more
This is the place I've been coming to for 20 years. In 10 years, they've only raised the price twice and a meal is still under $10! When you walk in the restaurant, orders are placed at the counter. It's still set up like Covid days. The woman at the counter takes your order as soon as you're ready and your order is out within minutes and it's hot and cooked fresh to order. Restaurant is family owned & operated. The decor of the place is not going to win any rewards however, the food is what everybody comes here for. This place I highly recommend whether you are on a budget or just want something good to eat on the go. read more
A delicious hole-in-the-wall establishment. I tried their Hong Kong pork chop which was salted nicely and VERY crispy. I loved it. The rice was just okay. The tomato helped cut the heaviness. No seating, cash only, metered street parking, and closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Probably not the best area. Reminds me of Telegraph in Oakland. read more
1 year ago
After reading comments on Yelp, I had to come here to see what makes Superstar. I ordered the # eggs, spam and garlic rice and the Hong Kong pork chops. Every order is made at the time of our order. Service was quick and efficient. One cashier and tons of phone orders! The ambiance is nothing to talk about. Have the vibes of a diner in the 50's. What was great, I was told it would take 20 minutes, read more
Where has all the time gone and all those coins on the counter. A original mission classic . This place is a mom's and pops establishment. Not much has changed decor wise , the menu board is still looking like the early 2000. The table and counters still original . The only difference is the staffs all rocking the same hair color grey. I myself walked in with a couple white hairs. I love to speak the dialect with the staff and the lady always recommends a great dish. Today I got the unbreaded pork chops and she recommended the #18 Sarangani . It was my first time trying the #18. Sarangani and it hit the spot. I was craving the tomatoes and the house slices it in a way that made it pop. I take for granted these type of places as there's only two cuz I don't support like I used too but lately I been trying to support more local. read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
Went there early in the morning, and they were already starting to get busy. We ordered two lumpia, milkfish plates, added an extra fish, and got longanisa on the side. Everything was inexpensive, but the lumpia were very small, almost tiny, though still fun to snack on. I think the best way to order is to call ahead and make sure to bring cash with you. The service was fine and we didn't have any issues ordering, but the place could definitely use a deep clean. read more
If you grew up in the Mission, you definitely know about Superstar. This spot has been around for decades, and somehow, their prices are still incredibly low! My go-to is always the silog dishes--I usually get a combo of tocino and longanisa. But today, they were out of tocino, so I went with beef tapa instead. No regrets--it was all delicious. The garlic rice was amazing as always, the tapa was packed with flavor, and the longanisa was just right. I really hope they stick around because this place is a true community staple. As long as I'm here, I'll keep coming back! read more
It's a divey spot with good Filipino breakfasts. We had the tocino breakfast, with garlic rice, an egg, tomato, and Filipino-style sweet fried pork. We also added a side of bangus (milkfish). For under $15, it was ridiculously satisfying. Don't forget the vinegar! I should have also asked about hot sauce, but I'll get it next time. read more
9 months ago
I have been coming here since high school and I absolutely love this place is definitely a great place to eat on a budget. If you don't have that much money for the month but the food is absolutely delicious and great portions. The service is also amazing. The lady knows exactly what I want every time and gets it right all the time. Definitely would recommend coming here and bringing your friends here One of the best places to eat in Peninsula if you're on a budget. Service is fast and speedy. No dine in option only takeout. read more
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try Superstar Restaurant after loving their sister restaurant Gateway Kitchen. I went for a late lunch (3pm) and by then, many of the popular dishes were sold out - so go early! From the remaining selection, I got the lumpia, Tapsilog, and Sarangani. My favorite had to be the Sarangani, the fish was excellently seasoned and had loads of flavor paired with the vinegar. However, their rice lacked a bit of flavor compared to Gateway Kitchen's. Overall, as everyone's mentioned, the price per portion is simply unbeatable. It's takeout only and hours can vary so I highly recommend calling before going to ensure they're open. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
Supertar Restaurant is a great spot for authentic Filipino breakfast. The food tastes very home-style and comforting, just like traditional breakfast in the Philippines. Their silog meals are flavorful, the garlic rice is perfectly cooked, and the portions are generous. The meats are well seasoned and pair perfectly with eggs and rice. The service is friendly and quick, and the atmosphere feels casual and welcoming. It's a great place to start your day if you're craving classic Filipino breakfast favorites. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Filipino breakfast! read more
1 year ago
How do they keep prices so low during this economy!! But whatever not gonna question it any further because the food was delicious. The restaurant is cash only, and there's no indoor seating!! I had totally forgotten, but luckily, there was a Safeway across the street that had an ATM. read more
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4919 Mission St
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Excelsior
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