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Star House Chinese Restaurant

1/31-39 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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1/31-39 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 8 8221 6303
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Star House Chinese Restaurant

Adelaide’s Gouger Street heavyweight trades in high-heat Cantonese cooking, bustling round tables, and order-slip yum cha that arrives piping hot. Regulars skip the trolley wait and mark order sheets directly for fresh-steamed har gow, plump BBQ pork buns, and tender braised duck feet. By dinner, the room pivots to live seafood tanks and wok smoke—tables pile high with crisp salt and pepper squid, sticky shredded beef, and textbook fried rice loaded with prawns and spring onion. For genuine heat, the kitchen delivers numbing Szechuan beef layered with peppercorn punch, alongside the crowd-favourite crisp roasted shao ji chicken.

  • Order-Slip Yum Cha: Mark-to-order slips deliver steaming baskets of fresh dim sum, fluffy BBQ pork buns, and tender duck feet straight from the kitchen.
  • High-Heat Wok Classics: Intense wok hei anchors tables of crisp shredded beef, pepper squid, and fried rice packed with sweet prawns and green onion.
  • Roasted Shao Ji & Regional Heat: A succulent roasted chicken centerpiece paired with numbing, peppercorn-laced Szechuan beef dishes.
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Why Choose Star House Chinese Restaurant

Why diners consistently choose Star House for authentic Cantonese yum cha and lively banquet feasts.

  • Rapid, Fresh-to-Order Dim Sum

    Orders are made directly via slip rather than waiting on push carts, delivering freshly steamed dumplings, hot BBQ pork buns, and golden fried squid with remarkable speed.

    everything we tried was fresh, flavourful, and came out hot.

    Kav TH

  • Lunch Slip and Dinner Menu Access

    Guests can access the complete dinner repertoire alongside classic dim sum dishes at lunch, pairing delicate dim sum baskets with rich wok mains.

    best thing was that we can order from the dinner menu as well!

    Lis

  • Bustling Feasts for Groups

    A spacious Gouger Street venue and responsive team ensure family banquets and celebrations proceed smoothly with fast courses and generous sharing portions.

    great atmosphere for a long lunch with family and friends.

    Jordana

  • Welcoming Group Hospitality

    From attentive dish recommendations to accommodating group dietary needs and lively birthday parties, the staff keep gatherings warm and effortless.

    Shout out to Henry and all the Staff for showing us a great time, everytime.

    Sharelle Crossland

  • Masterful Wok Smoke Glory

    The kitchen delivers intense wok hei, crispy shredded beef, and textbook wok-fried rice balanced with scallions and succulent prawns.

    Wok hei all over it.

    Scott

  • Live Aquarium Seafood Banquets

    Dining room live seafood tanks allow patrons to enjoy premium banquet showstoppers including whole live lobster and Peking duck banquets.

    Lobsters & Peking duck 🦆 delicious 😋

    Trevor Watts

Signature Cantonese specialties and dim sum favorites

  • BBQ Pork Buns

    The meat filling flavour is rich and tasty, the outer casing is dense but enjoyable.

    Tony Chen

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    Soft and juicy inside, crispy jacket outside, blitzed with garlic, green onion, and just enough heat to keep your attention.

    Scott

  • Chef's Special Szechuan Beef

    The flavour is incredibly deep and layered. The Szechuan peppercorns are authentic and properly numbing, and the chilli level is no joke — there’s so much heat it’s almost comical (in the best way).

    Jordan Drysdale

  • Roasted Chicken

    roasted chicken (烧鸡) was really a bomb!!! super flavourful and definitely the highlight of the meal.

    Yx Tan

Frequently Asked Questions

How does yum cha ordering work?

Yum cha is served via table service rather than push-carts, where you order directly off a checklist order form. Food comes out made-to-order, and guests dining at lunch can also order dishes from the full dinner menu.

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and peak evening periods, as walk-in waits can reach 20 minutes or longer. Booking ahead ensures prompt seating in the busy dining room.

What are the parking arrangements nearby?

Street parking (both free and paid) as well as nearby paid parking lots are available around Gouger Street, but spaces can fill quickly during busy weekend dining hours, so planning extra time to park is advised.

Are the portion sizes suitable for sharing?

Dishes are portioned generously and served hot and fresh, making the menu especially well suited for family-style sharing across the table.

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