China Star

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Went in after reading reviews. Place looked tired so opted for takeout. Staff were very pleasant and took the order with clear instructions and chilli oil was also added. However, the Singapore noodles I ordered was quite possibly the most bland and disgusting I’ve ever had. The pork charsui was also quite poor it was quite clear it was very lazily put together with a few pineapple chucks thrown in! If the chef is reading this, shame on you for allowing such food to leave your kitchen. Even bland Chinese buffets serve better noodles! Really very disappointing and will never eat/order from here again. One to avoid.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Visiting in town from Colorado and I tried the spicy shredded crispy beef in chilli sauce it was super good. I would highly recommend checking out China Star. Best meal I've had since I arrived in the UK! If I were local, I'd be a regular for sure!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Went for lunch. Got busy quickly. Portions was massive for a lunch menu. Was very greasy adding dumplings. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Booked for a team dinner, 11 of us in the group. The service was great, no delays with food and spirits were high. Managed to drink them dry of Tsingtao and got to try 10 or so dishes between us. They know it’s work and progress, Lisa has pivoted her life now to commit everything to this so can’t fault the effort here. Lots of improvements already and will hopefully see this place become part of the Edinburgh Chinese restaurant top scene. The soups were great, Singapore noodles and lemon / mango chicken all solid too. Duck is as good as any others we’ve tried and the portions were great value for money.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Travelling in Edinburgh and found China Star for lunch. They do offer set lunch menu, which features classical dish options. The mapo tofu and beef with black bean paste we ordered are delicious. Recommended for people who is around and looking for a bite of classic taste of Chinese cuisine.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I watch a video from a lovely lady on tiktok from Edinburgh about her mum's restaurant. Since I am working up here for the weekend I wanted to support them. I had to get the 5pm reservation on the Saturday since they seemed booked out. Such a nice friendly welcome from the staff and had a short chat about it all. I ordered the vegetable with tofu in a black bean sauce and special ho fun. Very good and stuffed by the end of it. That with a big beer was around £30. Lovely and well worth a visit and only a short walk from Haymarket station.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Went for lunch today with 2 adults and 2 kids. Fantastic lunch menu (personally I would recommended upping the price, at the moment is £9.75 for 3 courses). We also ordered a half duck and 2 cokes. As we got in we were warned that they were short staffed but I had already expected this after seeing the viral video. Be patient with them, they are working so hard. Lovely family , fantastic food and as my 8 year old described it “Jesus it’s amazing” “wow mum that soup was bussin” will absolutely be back”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Fantastic food with a fantastic price. The staff and the place is definitely worth a visit. Very clean and the food was delicious 😋”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We popped in at 11pm on a Monday intending to get takeaway but then thought ‘Why not just sit in?’ We had duck, pack Choi, noodles and dumplings and it was all great! The service was very friendly and we didn’t have to wait very long for the food.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “China Star is as authentic as it gets. I heard about them through a viral Instagram campaign—though they’ve been serving Edinburgh since 1997, they recently went viral, and I wanted to support them. When I arrived, I met Lisa and her mum, who welcomed me warmly. Their family touch shines through every detail. Now, let’s talk about Lisa’s mum’s spring rolls. These were next level—perfectly crisp outside, but inside they were moist, packed with flavor. You could taste the filling with every bite—easily the best spring rolls I’ve had in a long while. They were the star of the show. That said, the Mongolian fried lamb was another highlight. Tender, full of rich, bold flavors—it stood out in its own right. Honestly, while the spring rolls took top honors, every dish held its own. The duck was succulent, the sauces were balanced—no dish felt like an afterthought. If you go, you’re not just getting great food—you’re meeting Lisa and her mum, who are lovely, genuine people. You’ll be helping a longstanding local business and getting a real, memorable experience. I’ll be back—and if you have the chance, you should too!”