China Star

This is the best Chinese takeaway I’ve been to in Florida. I know that sounds like a bold statement, but I’m serious here. The food is great. The prices are fair. The service is quick. In my book, that’s a five star rating. Really, if you’re looking for a short review, you can stop reading right here. Bye Bye.
So you want the full story huh? Fine, I’ll give it to you.
I found this hidden gem tucked away in a random strip mall near my work. I was looking for a Chinese place, and this was what I found. My initial reaction was that it was gonna be super generic and nothing to write home about. Heck, even the name was generic; there was actually a mediocre Chinese restaurant named China Star in my old town of Bloomington/​Normal, IL. My expectations were not very high.
I was pleased to see that they offered small/​large options for vegetable dishes. This is something I very much appreciate, because if I’m just coming in for lunch, I don’t want a large order of vegetables; a small order is enough for just me. I also inquired about their Hot and Sour Soup to see if it could be made vegetarian without meat. The guy working there informed me that it was ALWAYS vegetarian. Another plus.
In the end, I settled on the Hot and Sour Soup and Bean Curd (tofu) Szechuan Style. My meal cost $ 9, which I feel is quite fair for the food I was given. The guy taking my order also asked whether I wanted my food «extra spicy» or not. I told him extra spicy was fine. I sat down, and my soup arrived within 3 minutes, while my tofu/​vegetables arrived shortly after. Good service.
Now let’s talk about the food itself. The Hot and Sour Soup was the best I’ve had in awhile. Probably the best I’ve had since I lived in IL. It was bold, flavorful and it had all the necessary goodies. It had a slight kick to it and just overall good flavor. Just like a Hot and Sour Soup should be. Was it the best I’ve ever had? No, but it was a very strong contender. That’s all I ask for. A job well done.
The tofu dish was also quite good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The tofu was outstanding; it was crispy without being overcooked, probably some of the best tofu I’ve ever had. And guess what? The dish was actually spicy! Not overpowering or anything, but it was, get this, the perfect level of spicy! It left a slight burn in my mouth without being bothersome. This might sound overdramatic, but this dish was flawless. Delicious.
Oh, and before I forget, let me just say that the rice was cooked PERFECTLY. It was some of the best rice I’ve had at a Chinese restaurant. It paired well with my dish, it was sticky, and it was cooked to perfection. I might have a small sample size of only one visit, but China Star knows how to cook their rice. This is critical for any Chinese restaurant, and China Star fully delivered.
By the way, the portions were very nice. I left feeling full and satisfied, without feeling bloated or disgusting. I paid $ 9 for this meal. I think that is very fair. I left feeling as though I had gotten my money’s worth.
So, let’s recap. Nice vegetarian options. Quick service. Food that is well-​executed and tasty. Good portion sizes. Fair prices. Yup, that’s a 5 star rating in my book.
Look, I’m not gonna say that China Star is some super-​authentic, amazing restaurant that you absolutely need to visit ASAP. But for what it is, China Star is a great place. It’s a fantastic Americanized-​Chinese restaurant where you will get good food for a good price with plenty of options and without the hassle. And that is why China Star gets 5 stars.

I had General Tso’s Chicken and it was horrible. I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight my stomach is so upset. It seems like they just used leftover chicken skin then breaded it and fried. The egg roll was also bad. The white rice was good though.

This place is great!.. I order from them probably 4 – 5 times a week. Food is great and they give generous portions. Always great prompt service! They are so fast in pick up or delivery. If your in the area. order from this place. You will not be disappointed!

BEST Chinese food around! I get the lunch special here 2 – 3 times a week. It is CHEAP, DELICIOUS, and QUICK! The lunch special includes your choice of meat with fried rice and soup or a soda. Can’t beat the price and quality! For delicious Chinese food call China Star!

I have to say I was expecting better food from the other reviews. Not impressed and probably never go back. Typical MSG infused take out. I order Kung Pow that tasted like sweet and sour chicken. Thick sticky sauce, it was terrible! Mr Changs across the street is a lot better and around the same price for lunch when you ADD a egg roll to their combo.

had delivery several times now, some dishes are better than others
recommend– kung pao chicken, twice cooked pork, egg foo young

Ive only had take out from here but it is our go to Chinese restaurant in Jupiter. Great tasting food, not a bad meal yet.

Try it! You’ll like it! The Genreal Tso’s is great, but remember to order extra broccoli!