Shooting Star Cafe

Came in at ~11pm and was seated immediately. The menu is huge and has so many meal, boba, and dessert options. Mango pudding was lukewarm and you have to pay $1.50 for the hot Taiwanese tea to be cold… But for the overall price, variety and speed I do recommend!

Impressively fast service. Food got to us so fast even though they were fairly busy. Very reasonably priced for the large portion you are getting. Beautiful inside. Food was delicious and so many options to choose from. Definitely would come again and recommend it to anyone. Although 15% dine in charge is added, it's worth the fast service, portion, and atmosphere. Beef stew noodle soup was 10/10.

Good food and even better dessert! The egg rolls especially are really delicious!

Great way to start the day at this little Hong Kong style cafe. Ordering from the window is for take out only, let them know if you want to dine in which is great if you have time.

We arrived before 8 PM and were puzzled by the long wait for our orders. After getting tired of waiting, a waiter finally approached us and mentioned a minimum consumption of ten dollars. I agreed, but later realized it was ten dollars per person. We only wanted a hot drink after dinner, so it felt forced to order things we didn't really want. The desserts were disappointing; my son disliked them. We requested condensed milk to improve the taste and showed the staff how unappetizing the desserts looked, but they seemed indifferent. Moreover service was really bad, no even offered water, and tips/ gratuity is forced after 8pm. No coming bad.

Have worked near this establishment for a very long time, but haven't really tried their food. I think I've tried it once awhile back, but unable to recall the dish I've previously ordered. In any event, I ordered the Short Rib with Black Pepper Sauce lunch combo on June 01, 2023 and liked it. However, if i had the choice; i would prefer the ribs to be cooked longer so they'll be a little more dry. Nonetheless, the food was good. I would reorder it after I try more from their vast list on the menu. The "TO-GO" lunch combo came with entrée, rice and a small drink of choice. I chose the ice lemon tea. The "DINE-IN" lunch combo comes with the above PLUS Soup & Salad (according to their website). 06/06/23: Since I had a good experience last week, I'd thought I'll try it again. Today, I ordered the Hai Nan Style Chicken w/ Special Rice. Unfortunately, it wasn't what I had in mind...but it was good enough where I finished it. The rice was soft and had some light seasoning. The chicken was a little colder than what I expected. The ginger sauce was pretty good also. I'm not going to stop trying this place out due to an order. I'll definitely try out other dishes in the near future. 👍

*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.

Great selection of Hong Kong styled breakfast and lunch. And the prices for most is half that of SF city. Take a Bart here and enjoy authentic HK food!