Star Capital Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in Sydney

Being first through the door at Star Capital Seafood Restaurant saw my table for twelve quickly surrounded by trolleys. Steamer baskets of ha gow ($12.80/4), sui mai ($12.80/4) and steamed spinach ($11.80/3) and garlic and chive dumplings ($11.80/3) all hit the table in rapid succession. Getting detail, like whether the vegetable-based dumplings also contained shellfish (they did), was a bit of a struggle from servers, but they were keen to rapidly get food onto our table. As the large restaurant quickly filled up around us, the pressure to consume eased a bit as servers were shared between more tables. We relaxed into plates of steamed rice noodles wrapped around beef and pork ($11.80/3) and deep-fried Chinese doughnut sticks ($11.80/3) studded with fresh shallots.

With a dedicated barbeque kitchen at the entrance, roast meats were always going to be a highlight. Sadly the barbeque trolley came around quite late, so we only managed to squeeze in one serve of crisp-skinned roast pork ($22.80). In this generously proportioned plate, tidy cubes of beautifully rendered pork with uniform crisp crackling were accompanied by a light, bright mustard-based dressing. The other highlight were steamed BBQ pork buns ($10.80/3) which boasted a particularly good meat-to-bun ratio with plenty of red-tinged char siu.

Puffy, sugar-coated Chinese doughnuts ($9.80) were dissected by servers for ease of sharing as our table of mango pancake obsessives descended into sweet. The youngest member of our party was kept happy with a bigger bowl of rainbow jelly ($8.80) than she could possibly eat. For those, like myself, who were less dessert-focused, steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce ($15.80) was a healthy conclusion to this fast and enjoyable yum cha meal right in the heart of Chatswood. Even with endless pots of Chinese tea ($2.50/person) and all the dumplings we could manage, we paid forty...

I recently visited Star Capital Seafood Restaurant in Chatswood, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The moment I walked in, the staff were super welcoming and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It’s clear they really care about their customers.

The food here is definitely the highlight. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and delicious, especially the seafood dishes. The steamed coral trout was cooked perfectly, and the dim sum options were some of the best I’ve had in Sydney. Each dish was full of flavor, and the portions were generous, so it was great value for money.

What I really appreciated was how quick and friendly the service was throughout the meal. The staff checked in on us regularly without being intrusive, which made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. They also gave great recommendations when we asked, which helped us try some new dishes we ended up loving.

The restaurant itself is spacious and has a nice vibe—clean, bright, and comfortable. It’s a great spot whether you’re coming with friends, family, or even for a casual dinner out. There’s plenty of room, and the atmosphere is lively but not too noisy.

All in all, Star Capital Seafood in Chatswood is a gem. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere make it easy to give them 5 stars. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m craving fresh seafood and...

Decided to try their yum cha for the first time. Never again!! We took a number and waited for our turn, like everyone else. After about 10 minutes wait, a group that came after us managed to get a table as soon as they spoke to the restaurant manager! Well, since they had 2 little girls in their group, I let it slide as they could be hungry or whatever! Mind you, I have 2 hungry boys with me too, after soccer. Right, another 10 minutes have passed and this time, the captain and the lady at the reception decided that it was ok to give the next available table to their own friend (regular customers??? - 5 adults). They arrived much later and were given a table right away! How wrong??? What's the point of the number system then?? This is Australia, not some Asian countries where you have to fight for a table! I decided to ask why these people didn't have to queue and how unfair this was! The manager didn't dare to look me in the eye but walked away mumbling "the next table will be yours". The lady at the reception was obviously feeling guilty as she didn't dare to look at us at all and when a table finally became available, she told another colleague of hers to get us. C'mon guys, you have a queuing system, so please be fair and don't bring your dirty mindset into our beautiful country!...