Star House Chinese Restaurant

Adelaide’s Gouger Street heavyweight. Forget the occasional chaotic floor rush or brusque service—those chasing authentic *wok hei* know exactly what’s up at Star House. The *yum cha* service runs at a blistering pace. Steaming baskets of fresh dim sum, surprisingly tender duck feet, and a transcendent roasted chicken (*shao ji*) that absolutely commands the table. Dim sum aficionados pack the loud, bustling dining room for the daytime classics, while evening crowds demolish plates of sticky, crispy shredded beef and textbook fried rice laced with sweet prawn and spring onion. Salt and pepper squid? An undisputed triumph—crispy, garlicky, zero soggy bites. The vibe is brisk, efficient, and entirely no-nonsense. Grab a crew, order aggressively, and let the wok smoke do the talking.