Star Noodle

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   Bob

   Hawaii

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Tempura Shrimp were the best! Loved the Ahi Belly also.
   

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   Lisa

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Maybe it was what I ordered (garlic noodles, Singapore noodles, tempura shrimp and Phad Thai) but I was so disappointed. I've been here before, probably 7 years ago, and I remembered loving my meal. I think I had Udon noodles in a broth. This time, the dishes lacked flavor and portions were quite small. The tempura shrimp was my favorite but a sweet chili sauce would have been far superior to the sauce that was offered. When I viewed the menu, I anticipated coming back multiple times during my stay on the island but I doubt I'll come back. Service was friendly and the restaurant sits ocean-front. I'd like to see the view during daytime hours. This place might be a better choice for lunch than dinner but i don't think lunch is offered right now.
   

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   Jim

   Hawaii

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing as always and service was great. The server helped with vegan options.
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   Seattle

   26 reviews

   2.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Have been eating here since they opened in their first location. Back then, the food was exciting, innovative and delicious. Sadly, as they have expanded into bigger and bigger spaces, they have neglected the food and it’s just very average now. Such a shame, it was always one of our favorites!
   

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   Laura

   Hawaii

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   A bit of a disappointment, seated next to the kitchen door. Miso butterfish was no eatable because it was hard as a rock. The cocktails and crepe were delicious.
   

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   Marilyn

   VIP

   Tahoe

   70 reviews

   4.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Oh how yummy. Miso butterfish. Tempura prawns. Pork buns. Singapore noodles. And a dish with black bean sauce. Malasadas to top it off. So very good. Parking is tough.
   

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   Laureen

   VIP

   Seattle

   44 reviews

   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love the food, and the new location is lovely. Our server Andy was exceptional. We feel the beer suggestion is lacking however. So many great beers in the islands but none of them offered.
   

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   Sarah

   VIP

   Seattle

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time this week and loved everything. Delicious margarita, awesome pad Thai and garlic noodles too. Service is always great.
   

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   Laurie

   Chicago

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Star Noodle! The Vietnamese Crape is to die for. Our new favorite is Miso Butterfish.
   

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    Dan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always one of our favorites. The new location is beautiful. Menu is creative and well executed with many great choices. Drinks are also emu ique and delicious. Staff is very friendly and efficient. my only negative was the shrimp tempura. Previous visits it has not had a crunchy crust. I wasn’t sure if it sat under heat lamps. I asked the server to make sure it was hot and crunchy, and she guaranteed. What came out from a runner was again soft breading (but tender shrimp), which we tore into and realized it was again soft. The server checked in and when we mentioned the texture, commented she wasn’t happy with that since she had specifically called it out to the cooks, and she was going to comp the dish. After we finished the plate, a runner came out with another plate hit and crunchy “on the house”. I appreciate the gesture, but now we were stuffed. I wish the manager had coordinated a bit better and we’d have had room for their amazing desserts. It also creates some breakdown in communication when they use runners to send food to the table instead of the server, who is more aware and focused on what concerns the customer has expressed (potentially including important allergies). If you like crisp tempura, make sure you ask for them to do that. Otherwise, this is an amazing place and we’ll certainly come back next trip.
    

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