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| - One of my Chinese friends recommended me to China Star. It was fantastic! The staff was kind and efficient (as Chinese waitstaff tend to be) and the service was relatively fast. The clientele that day was a nice mix of English-speakers and Chinese-speakers, so that's always a good sign.
I visited China not too long ago, so I decided to order dishes I had eaten there. We ordered it NOT SPICY and they easily accomodated us without sacrificing any flavor! Don't be afraid to ask.
I decided it was best to eat Chinese-style where all the dishes are shared. As people have said, forgo the American menu and go straight for the Chinese menu. Even better, check out the website and decide what you want beforehand.
I enjoyed all of the food. We started out with Cold Sesame Noodles, which were swimming in the uniquely-flavored sesame sauce. Note: it doesn't taste like Sesame Chicken, people!
For our main dishes, I ordered us the Dry Sautéed String Beans, Kung Pao Chicken, and Squirrel Fish. The string beans were garlicky and flavorful, probably my favorite dish. The Kung Pao Chicken was a little spicy but delicious (and also had peanuts in it, so people with allergies be aware.) And finally, the Squirrel Fish. I'm actually not entirely sure what it is on the menu, but in Chinese, it is called "S?ng Sh Yú" ("song shoe you"). It's a boneless WHOLE fish is fried, smothered in a sauce akin to the American sweet and sour sauce, and pieces are pulled off with chopsticks (or forks).
Overall, China Star is definitely recommended for someone looking for something a little different, those adventurous eater-types, or anyone who enjoys good, authentic Chinese cooking.
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