Ming Star
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About Ming Star
On Forrest St in Airdrie, Ming Star is a Chinese takeaway serving orange chicken as coated strips with the sauce kept on the side rather than mixed in. Kung Po chicken is made without cashew nuts, and some dishes come in a single long tray with rice, though sweet and sour is only offered as a full portion rather than in the tray format. The wider menu runs to salt and chilli chips and Singapore chow mein, with mixed satay also appearing, though it is not always available. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, with no reservations. The customer area has been refurbished.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention orange chicken, salt and chilli chips, singapore chow mein and satay.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention orange chicken, salt and chilli chips, singapore chow mein and satay.
Customer Review Summary
Orange chicken draws the most repeat praise, reviewers describing a thick, tangy sauce and crispy coated strips kept separate rather than soggy. Close behind, the salt and chilli chips get singled out as excellent, and the Singapore chow mein earns a mention for full flavour, alongside a newer menu one reviewer says has them thinking about it days later. Portion sizes and quick serving come up favourably too, with several calling the food consistently good after repeat orders. The recurring trade off is the satay, which one longtime customer calls the worst they've had after a dozen visits, and a separate reviewer describes a Chicken Kung Po as tasteless and missing cashew nuts, saying the shop's explanation on the phone was unsatisfying. A recently refurbished customer area is also noted, though some dishes like sweet and sour are only available in full portions rather than the long tray option. Most reviewers say they'd return, with one calling it a new favourite over a longtime regular spot.
Customer Review Summary
Orange chicken draws the most repeat praise, reviewers describing a thick, tangy sauce and crispy coated strips kept separate rather than soggy. Close behind, the salt and chilli chips get singled out as excellent, and the Singapore chow mein earns a mention for full flavour, alongside a newer menu one reviewer says has them thinking about it days later. Portion sizes and quick serving come up favourably too, with several calling the food consistently good after repeat orders. The recurring trade off is the satay, which one longtime customer calls the worst they've had after a dozen visits, and a separate reviewer describes a Chicken Kung Po as tasteless and missing cashew nuts, saying the shop's explanation on the phone was unsatisfying. A recently refurbished customer area is also noted, though some dishes like sweet and sour are only available in full portions rather than the long tray option. Most reviewers say they'd return, with one calling it a new favourite over a longtime regular spot.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Shop has recently had a refurb in the customer area and it's much better now. Best orange chicken I've had. Sauce is tangy and thick, not watery like others. Chicken is also not the same as Maryland, but coated strips that are served separate from the sauce which keeps the coating crispy, much better! Offer some dishes in a single long tray but not all. Sweet and sour for instance is not available with rice in a long tray so full portions only.”
- Google user
“Tried Singapore chow mein, thought give a review to say full flavour and really nice. Ming star one my favourite places to order food.”
- Google user
“Usely goto jade Garden and love the Chinese but they are on holiday just now so 2 weeks ago we tryed the lucky star and was the worst Chinese ever had rice was awful and mixed satay was horrible never again then we got a Chinese out of ming star first ever trying it,and I can say I will be back again 💯 loved it so try it you will not be disappointed 👍”
- Google user
“Always quality Chinese food. New menu is banging. Thinking bout it days after”
- Google user
“Best Chinese food I have had in a long time, definitely got a new customer.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Ming Star
- Sundo4.5781.4 mi£10–20
salt and pepper chips, singapore chow mein, munchy box
- Bon Apetit4.13643.3 mi
chips overcooked or burnt, long tray noodles, reheated food quality
- Bruce Lee4.0793.6 mi
chicken curry, salt and chilli chips, open kitchen visible
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Star | 4.5130 | — | £10–30 | orange chicken, salt and chilli chips, singapore chow mein |
| Sundo | 4.578 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | salt and pepper chips, singapore chow mein, munchy box |
| Bon Apetit | 4.1364 | 3.3 mi | — | chips overcooked or burnt, long tray noodles, reheated food quality |
| Bruce Lee | 4.079 | 3.6 mi | — | chicken curry, salt and chilli chips, open kitchen visible |
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