When my host of today and I go out, we don’t visit the most popular or most acclaimed restaurants in the lower mainland. Instead we visit the restaurants that serve the community, has a unique origin story, or brings something new to the restaurant game. And this one had all three. Say hello to “Sun Star” in Coquitlam, the only restaurant that brings together grilled cheese and gyozas, spaghetti with meatballs and lobster chow mien, and Salisbury steak with fried rice. This was traditional Chinese food with training wheels, served in the comfort of a greasy spoon.
First visit, got interested when flyers were distributed in our neighbourhood. Good to know that they deliver. Had dinner, Hot Sour Soup, Crispy Prawns with Spicy Salt and Deep Fried Crispy Chicken ... all good, authentic Chinese dishes. Will definitely repeat! Next time, will order take out or delivery.
I've only ever gone to the Sun Star for breakfast so I can't speak about the Chinese food they serve. However, the breakfasts they serve are consistently good.
The server is also very friendly and helpful. When I said I didn't want the toast that comes with my smoked sausage breakfast she offered to replace them with a few slices of tomato. A nice gesture.
The food - eggs cooked perfectly overeasy with the shredded hashbrowns. The hashbrowns were very crispy and quite enjoyable.
Bottom line, in the morning this is a reliable diner with decent coffee, friendly service and good diner-food.
I have no hesitation recommending this place and I will definitely be returning.
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