5 Star Chinese

[Dodgergirl]

We had a thread for this, but it was merged with the Szechuan thread. Since there is no longer a Szechuan....

Anyway, I went to 5 Star on Monday with Sandman & the food & service was good. They did their best to make us comfortable (it was a warm day and their air was only cooling off parts of the restaurant so they wanted us to sit where the room was cooler), the food was served quickly & was good.
I went again on Tuesday and although the same server was there we had a different one serve us... He totally screwed up my meal (um, beef is not the other white meat) then told me it was chicken & he could fix it...I told him it was OK, I like chicken, too..., but on the first bite I knew it was turkey. It was kinda funny cause baby Justin kept saying he wanted 'bock bock' and I told him, it's not bock bock it's 'gobble gobble'. The server looked kinda embarrassed. (what can I say I have SUCH a developed palate).
All would been cool but then he told us that the lunch specials were over at 3. :duh: the little card on the table says 4...
Ok, we got that figured out...
Will I go back? Definitely. The food was good, the prices were good, and I know which server to request... ;) (the younger one)

It's always nice to have some extra information so you know what you're dealing with... :yes:

[angelforever8]

My parents and I went there last week.
I am VERY picky about my Chinese food. I ordered broccoli beef and I loved it.
The only trouble we had was that my mom ordered white rice instead of the fried rice that she got. lol, she ate the fried rice though.
Totally going to go back. :)

[Sierra Lady]

We finally tried the new chinese place and it was just awful. Didn't taste like chinese food at all. The restaurants here are slowing going to pot.... We need our old chinese restaurant back at least they knew how to cook.

[BGW]

Christmas in Oakhurst...GRR!! We wanted to go ut to dinner after the show; our 'right in town' choices were Carl's Jr or the 5 Star. We chose the 5 Star. Obviously they were caught off guard and under staffed, but at least OUR server seemed to have a clue. The food....well...um...er...ya...that. The biggie--without going into detail--our overall experience was extremely politically incorrect. Let's just Denny's and leave it at that.

[MtnBreeze]

I don't understand why none of you go to the New Jade Gazebo....every time I have eaten there over the past 6 months it's been good. So I haven't tried the 5 star...there are never many cars there which tells me something....

[CatdaBrat]

Not that I expect people to drive all the way to the coast for Chinese food, but if you ever find yourself in Marina, the best Chinese restaurant is Lee's Garden, off Reservation Road. The hot and sour soup is my favorite. They serve you a lot, though.

[Iris]

Not that I expect people to drive all the way to the coast for Chinese food, but if you ever find yourself in Marina, the best Chinese restaurant is Lee's Garden, off Reservation Road. The hot and sour soup is my favorite. They serve you a lot, though.

Lee's Garden is great! Chef Lee's in Monterey is yummy too! Why did I move?

[Summer]

I don't understand why none of you go to the New Jade Gazebo....every time I have eaten there over the past 6 months it's been good. So I haven't tried the 5 star...there are never many cars there which tells me something....

New Jade - I agree completely. Haven't tried 5 Star yet but we've been happy with the Jade. Also, if you're willing to drive down to the Casino, I think the Noodle Bar is terriffic. They have recently upgraded and it is really good.

[snowline]

Seven of us from the neighborhood celebrated with a dinner at the 5 Star. Everything was great. The vegetarians were even happy. We even had plenty of leftovers for lunch today. Everyone should try this place again.

[Browser]

I agree with the New Jade. Never had a bad meal there and they give you so much food! Haven't tried 5 Star, I just stick with the Jade.

[dancingqueen]

We don't like 5 Star, haven't eaten there in months though, it used to be fantastic until the old owners were forced to leave so that these people could come in, they own the building. I totally agree with you about the Chinese Restaurants mentioned in Monterey, I am wondering if The Great Wall, is still there, used to be across from Denny's which I don't think is there any more, they had the best Chinese Chicken Salad I have ever eaten.

[Sara]

The food at 5 Star is inedible. I am surprised to see any positive reviews and even more surprised that it is still open, as I rarely see anyone in there. There really is no decent Chinese food to be had in the Oakhurst area, and the offerings in Fresno are not much better.

[dancingqueen]

Sara, have you been to the restaurant in Clovis in the little shopping center on the corner of Willow and Shaw? I know I am going to spell this wrong, but it is the same as the Chinese beer, Seng Tau. There is also a Japanese restaurant in the same center that we have never eaten at but we hear it is very good. Any way, we eat at the Chinese restaurant often with friends, it is a long way to go for good food and I do wish there was a decent Chinese restaurant in the mountains. Be sure to try the honey walnut shrimp, out of this world!!!!!!!

[Cantrnr]

Havent been to the Jade in over 20 years. My first experience at 5 star was good then down hill from there. I am liking the one next to Round Table...yummy.

[MtnBreeze]

Jade is much bette than the one next to Round Table. Present owner does a good job.....the only thing there I haven't cared for so far is the fried rice.