Sometimes there are places you drive by all the time that people have mentioned to you before but it’s always gone unnoticed. The boy and I jump into the car and take off to destination unknown. We cruise in the car and quickly decide we’re going to Green Peppercorn but whilst on the way, we drove past Star Lao-Thai Restaurant, and well, we do a U-turn and have a new place for dinner.
The restaurant itself is part of a row of about 5 or so other shops so doesn’t really have a prime location. There is only street parking, however, can get a bit frustrating as it’s on a busy road so please take note of parking signs and restriction times.
We get seated quickly and find ourselves flicking through the menu as we are hungry little monsters. The restaurant is buzzing full of chit chatter, just the way it should be.
Chicken Feet Salad $9.00
Generous amounts of chicken feet, lots of vegetables, a bit of spice and a tangy soy based dressing? Now that’s very hard to go wrong by. A great light and fresh salad that surely get your taste buds going.
BBQ Ox Tongue $9.00
Glistening bbq ox tongue served with a chilli sauce is brought to the table. Each piece is tender and very well cooked. There seems to be quite a lot on the plate compared to other places. I know people have issues with eating ox tongue, but I assure you it’s almost like eating slices of beef. Give a go before you completely disregard it. You don’t know what you’re missing out on :)
Crispy Pork Belly $9.00
Of course the boy notices this item on the menu, so it becomes the extra dish that we ordered (and the one extra that pushed us to our extreme limits). I was very suprised and impressed with this dish. The pork belly was excitingly crispy on the outside without sacrificing how succulent the meat itself was. The boy polished this off and it’s no wonder why.
Chicken Green Curry $10
Not looking like your typical green curry I was very worried about what it would taste like. In actual fact, it still had the right flavours. I think this curry may have been coconut free (well, tastes like it to me as there was no creaminess to it) which made it very light and easy on the palette. It wasn’t the best curry that I’ve had but for $10 it’s hard to complain.
Our table for two full of food
I don’t think the boy and I ever learn. We always over order and over eat. We love to try lots of things but sadly, with just one other dining companion it makes things tough and despite reminding ourselves never to over eat, we always do. I think we just love our food too much.
So the bill came to $37 which is ridiculously cheap for 4 generously sized portions of food. It may not have been the most amazing meal but we did have a very good feed. With those prices, it’s hard not to say no to lots of the dishes.
Star Lao-Thai Restaurant
195 Hamilton Road
Fairfield NSW 2165
Tel: +61 9723 9988
It definitely sucks only having one partner in crime! If only we could drag multiple people out with us to eat all the time (: Everything looks lovely – that pork belly dish looks extremely enticing!
More people = more dishes to try. I need to source some people haha
Dear Tina,
Thai food has become so plentiful in Sydney but it’s hard to find good ones apart from those dishing out the usual suspects. It’s an occasional cuisine for me and there are only a few dishes that I might miss after awhile.
You’re right – Thai restaurants are popping out from left right and centre, nearly on every corner. You can tell the difference between the good and bad, popular and not so popular. But I suppose it comes down to the dish you enjoy :)
I’ve been here a few times before! I love the pork belly (me being the boy also orders this every time). :D
So you must be a local? Hit me up! ;)
Wow that green curry is so vividly green! I wonder if it was because there wasn’t any coconut milk in it :)
I’m not sure what it was. I couldn’t quite figure it out. When I tasted it it didn’t taste like much..
Its probably green from them adding spinach to add colour instead of food colouring.
Thanks for the info. You’re right, it may have been the spinach!
Man I always need to pace myself when it comes to these types of things so i can fit more in LOL
I am so with you on that one! The boy and I are just unstoppable! Haha it’s so bad!
Wow! Chicken feet and ox tongue? My kind of dinner!
I’d eat those any day! I quite love it, more so in the Thai cuisine more than any other.
Looks like a great meal with very cheap prices! I don’t think I’ve ever tried ox tongue before and probably would be put off by the name alone, but that dish you had there looks absolutely delicious and tender. Maybe I should give it a go! :)
It can be quite intimidating but I like to think its just another cut of meat ;)
That food looks like incredible value. I couldn’t remember the last time I ate in a restaurant for just $37.00. I was looking at that green chicken curry thinking something was wrong because it’s too green but I agree; for $10 it isn’t that bad xx
There are lots of hidden gems that are not so centrally based that are all at a good price. It’s probably the area that I live in as well.
the green curry is actually made from fresh spinach leaves which is why its so colourful..there’s no food colouring in it, its one of my favorite dishes.
Thanks for letting me know :)
In Thailand “BBQ Ox Tongue” is about $1 and very delicious. If you came to Thailand, you can visit Samsen Villa Restaurant. This Restaurant opened for 30 years ago, You’ll be impressed.
Thanks for the tip. I’ve yet to go to Thailand but really want to!
That is amazing value. I know what you mean when there is only 2 of you dining. We always end up ordering way to much too, easy to do when you want to try a few dishes.
I used to eat like a mouse. Don’t know what happened. It’s only normal now to order for 3-4 people between the 2 of us.. And we still finish the food.
I love ox tongue and whoah the green curry is so bright! so vivid!
Ox tongue is one of my favourite Thai dishes. It does have to be cooked perfectly otherwise it is quite unpleasant.
i’m not really a fan of Thai food normally, but this restaurant’s food is absolutely delicious! and the service is GREAT!
Glad you think so. Food is very good for the price you pay
The green curry is actually made from green spinach leaves and does have coconut. I actually asked the owner and she makes the sauce daily.
Thanks for the info :)