I like Chinese food. Actually, I like all food. Except salad. And liver. And a lot of other things. But I really like Chinese.
My husband and I lived in Tulsa for a few years, and we were ecstatic to find a delicious Chinese joint in the neighborhood that DELIVERED. Ah, bliss. Then we moved to the Owasso area. The restaurant nearest our house, eh. There was a place across town that was fine, but it was ACROSS TOWN. Then we found a great hole-in-the-wall in downtown Collinsville that was our go-to.
This past summer, we moved back to Claremore. And not to dis on any particular establishments, but we haven’t found any in town that we love. I prefer one, he prefers another, and we never agree. So we have been suffering in silence about the lack of quality sesame chicken in our lives.
And then. And then, New Star Chinese Restaurant opened in town.
It’s awesome.
We went on opening day, a few days before Christmas, for a work lunch. Being that the restaurant is located in a former gas station, I didn’t have high hopes for the decor. The windows are tinted nearly black, so it’s impossible to see lies beyond the unassuming glass doors.
It’s lovely. Lots of black and brick, very simple.
Between the four of us at lunch that first day, we had sesame chicken (of course), chicken fried rice (a plate bigger than your head), Mongolian beef (the most tender, flavorful beef strips around), and egg foo young (which I had never seen before but was served with a fantastic mystery sauce). We split an order of crab rangoon, which was amazing. I had egg drop soup, and one of my companions had chicken and rice soup. I’d never seen that before, either, but it made me think that if I am sick in bed, I want someone to bring me a bowl of that.
The service was friendly and reasonably speedy. I picked up a call-in order on Christmas Day (that’s right, folks, they were open on Christmas!), and have had lunch there again, and it was consistent. I tried the chicken lo mein this past visit, and it was delicious.
If you’re looking to try some good Chinese food and support a new local business, give New Star a try. They are located at 1005-A E. Will Rogers Blvd., in the old Kum & Go/Red’s location. Open 7 days a week! Monday – Thursday 11a – 9:30p, Friday and Saturday 11a – 10p, and Sunday noon – 9:30p. Dine in and take-out are available. For call-in orders, dial 918-923-6868.
Happy eating, Claremore!
-by MCM Staffer Ashley,
who really likes Chinese food.
Was that mentioned?
Ashley–a good article and review, but the ad for Rogers County’s Only Crematorium about halfway through kinda made me wonder about the aftermath of eating at your new best place!!!
Definitely going there soon! â¤ï¸
P.S. Have I mentioned that I love moreclaremore.com?
Good to know. I’ll be visiting soon. Yum.
Sue Standlee Wieden Patrick Clancy Cody Gunnarson. When are we going?
Thanks for the review. I love More Claremore!!
Can’t wait to try it:)
Ate there and had the Mongolian Beef. Yum!
Julie Sappington
It’s seriously good!! I had the cashew chicken and it was very tasty and the Rangoon is nice and sweet, just the way I like it. Next up, orange chicken! Can’t wait.
Great! I can’t wait to try it.
Gina Simmons
Dusten Johnson Shannon Johnson we need to try this
Margaret Tidwell
Dawn Holland is this that place we all went to before??
The chicken and broccoli was very fresh! Huge portions, enough for lunch the next day!
Joy Hartsock – we should try it!
We did a take out order of lots of stuff, it was def legit. My daughter loved the steamed dumplings.
Thanks! We will,try to find it… New to Claremore.
Acacia Conard we should try this
Thomas Dusty Enyart we should try this one.
The problem I have with the Chinese food restaurants here in town is they all use MSG and I can’t eat that–it seriously makes me sick. Do you know if this new place also uses MSG? I only know one place in Owasso that doesn’t, but that involves a 22 mile round trip ð¥. I’d rather support Claremore establishments, if I can eat there, that is
They don’t use MSG 🙂 it’s in big bold letters right on their menu. I can’t handle MSG either, and I had no problem with their food. Good luck! 🙂
That place is gross
Very good.
I ate there recently service was poor and the brocoli chicken was aweful chicken tasted nasty won’t go back
Thank you for the review. We will bre trying.
It’s really good. I recommend it for everyone.
Love the food â©
I agree! Very good food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff!
Maria Del Carmen Navarro
Hubby wants to know if it’s buffet or menu??
Mike, let’s give it a try. All good reviews.
Can’t wait to try it! Love Chinese food!
Can’t wait to try it! Love Chinese food!
Have ate there several times. Excellent food every time!!
Jacob Wallis here ya go
Rusty Shackleford