Shooting Star Cafe

Late night is the best here! I literally only come after 10 o'clock.
I have had Uber Eats from here before and have had takeout.
Both have been very satisfactory.
Pretty typical atmosphere of what you would consider a old-school kind of Chinese restaurant dining room experience.
Always lots of young people here and families.
I think the customer service could use a course or two on candor and friendliness when it comes to the wait staff.
But overall good to good & you can expect your experiences to be pretty consistent.
I heard their desserts are good too, but I've never had any.

Ordered Broccoli Chicken.
Had to choose between rice or noodles.
I didn’t really want either one.
Salad came with a thousand island dressing.
Would have preferred a vinaigrette.
Soup wasn’t best I’ve had.
The chicken and broccoli with some carrots had a light chicken broth and hint of garlic seasoning.
Wasn’t horrible and I liked it was cooked very hot when served.
Restaurant is in the heart of China Town.

*1/11/2024 I tried the lunch special at Shooting Stars, and it was really worth the price.
Just a heads up, though – the special deal is only for folks dining in at the restaurant. The soup of the day, probably chicken soup, was a nice surprise.
It was super tasty without being too salty, and it went really well with the Hai Nan Style Chicken and Special Rice.
The Hai Nan chicken was good, and the special rice had this cool coconut flavor that made the dish even more interesting. The Beef Chow Fun didn't let me down; it tasted just as good as I expected.
The wok hay added a nice touch, making it a dish I can count on. For dessert, we went for the Hot Desserts with Taro and Yam Balls on a Grass Jelly Base.
We thought it would be cold, but surprise, it was warm! It was okay, and the taro and yam balls weren't too squishy, but I wouldn't say it's a must-try.
There might be better dessert options on the menu. *One thing to keep in mind is that they automatically add a service fee to your bill, so no need to worry about tipping separately. 9/22/2023 Craving some delicious beef chow fun, and Shooting Star is the first restaurant that comes to mind.
We ordered the Beef With Tender Green Chow Fun and the Mini Egg Puffs with Fresh Strawberry, just like we used to.
The fragrance of the chow fun is delightful, and it tastes amazing too! The egg puffs are as delicious as I remember from last time.
No complaints about these two dishes! They are always my go-to choices at Shooting Star Cafe! 8/21/2023 The beef chow fun was decent, though a bit lacking in flavor even with added spicy sauce.
The Mixed Fruit Crepe, on the other hand, was a delightful conclusion - sweet and refreshing.
However, the Tako-Yaki disappointed with its overly wet texture and minimal octopus content. *Worth noting is that a 15% tip was automatically added to the bill. 7/11/2023 I recently discovered Shooting Star Cafe in Oakland while craving a late-night snack, and I must say it deserves a solid 4-star review.
What drew us to this place was the fact that it's the only restaurant in the area that stays open until midnight. On our visit, we decided to try the Beef With Tender Green Chow Fun and the Mini Egg Puffs with Fresh Strawberry.
Let me tell you, the Chow Fun was absolutely amazing! The flavors were outstanding, and every bite was a delightful explosion of taste.
The combination of tender beef and perfectly cooked green chow fun noodles was a winning combination. The Mini Egg Puffs with Fresh Strawberry were also a treat.
They were tasty and satisfying, providing a delightful contrast of flavors with the sweet strawberries.