The last time I went to this restaurant, my Dad had ordered a meal to pick up for my birthday. When we went to pick up the order and there was a _lot_ of confusion. They had accidentally put dairy all over the food we had ordered, even though we had requested a dairy free meal. They had to remake the food, and the waitress was still unsure as to whether or not our meal had dairy in it. She said some of the things might have had dairy, but she wasn't sure and didn't want to go back to check. They were less helpful than a restaurant that doesn't cater to vegans would have been. The waitstaff was very rude (they acted like we were putting them out), confused, unfriendly, and unhelpful-which was frustrating because I'm very allergic to dairy. They weren't busy, so I think it was more laziness than anything. I also didn't understand why there was so much confusion considering this is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. In the end, I was afraid to eat anything and didn't have a lot of trust in the restaurant or their food. The food that I did try wasn't that great and definitely wasn't worth the hassle. I've been there once before and it wasn't my favorite vegan restaurant by far, but I thought I'd give it another shot. I won't be going there again.
I read about this restaurant when planning a trip to Yosemite from San Diego with my non-vegan husband and 8-yr-old daughter. I knew there would be many meals at standard cafes. I'm so happy we made the effort to find this restaurant. I was NOT limited to one or two options, NOR did I need to say hold the cheese (but still have to pay for it). I had a choice of many options and ordered Basil Eggplant Tofu. My daughter and husband shared Broccoli Beef. When I took a piece of "meat" from my daughter's dish she said, "That's meat Mama." All three of us were pleased with our meals. Next time, I'd ask to split juice order since my daughter couldn't drink the large portion provided. The restaurant was not busy at all from 4:45 to 5:45 PM on Saturday night. Our GPS had a little trouble helping us find the place...I guess since it's deep w/i a shopping mall.
I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. Its more of a formal atmosphere (but not too formal) compared to most veg cafes. The food is always delicious - the basil eggplant is my favorite! The staff are friendly and almost all of the dishes are vegan (including the chocolate cake!)
Stopped by here on a road trip up to Portland, and it was nice to find an all-veggie restaurant in the Central Valley. The food and service were both adequate, but nothing overwhelming. New Stars is your typical filling and serviceable vegetarian pan-Asian cuisine, and well worth stopping by if you're in town. But I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way.
We travel a good deal and were delighted to find the Stars restaurant in Fresno (through the Happy Cow website). It is one of the nicest places we have been to, and the food was really first rate. We plan to take Hwy 99 instead of I-5 went driving through the center of California just to visit Stars again.
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jennamichelle1
Points +337
not so great.... - Edit
The last time I went to this restaurant, my Dad had ordered a meal to pick up for my birthday. When we went to pick up the order and there was a _lot_ of confusion. They had accidentally put dairy all over the food we had ordered, even though we had requested a dairy free meal. They had to remake the food, and the waitress was still unsure as to whether or not our meal had dairy in it. She said some of the things might have had dairy, but she wasn't sure and didn't want to go back to check. They were less helpful than a restaurant that doesn't cater to vegans would have been. The waitstaff was very rude (they acted like we were putting them out), confused, unfriendly, and unhelpful-which was frustrating because I'm very allergic to dairy. They weren't busy, so I think it was more laziness than anything. I also didn't understand why there was so much confusion considering this is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. In the end, I was afraid to eat anything and didn't have a lot of trust in the restaurant or their food. The food that I did try wasn't that great and definitely wasn't worth the hassle. I've been there once before and it wasn't my favorite vegan restaurant by far, but I thought I'd give it another shot. I won't be going there again.
Read morePros: one of the only veg places in fresno
Cons: unfriendly waitstaff, menu confusion, bland food
Guest
Leata
Points +20
A highlight of the trip - Edit
I read about this restaurant when planning a trip to Yosemite from San Diego with my non-vegan husband and 8-yr-old daughter. I knew there would be many meals at standard cafes. I'm so happy we made the effort to find this restaurant. I was NOT limited to one or two options, NOR did I need to say hold the cheese (but still have to pay for it). I had a choice of many options and ordered Basil Eggplant Tofu. My daughter and husband shared Broccoli Beef. When I took a piece of "meat" from my daughter's dish she said, "That's meat Mama." All three of us were pleased with our meals. Next time, I'd ask to split juice order since my daughter couldn't drink the large portion provided. The restaurant was not busy at all from 4:45 to 5:45 PM on Saturday night. Our GPS had a little trouble helping us find the place...I guess since it's deep w/i a shopping mall.
Read morePros: vegan choices, atmosphere, excellent food
Guest
AvocadoLover
Points +64
Wonderful Atmosphere, Delicious Food - Edit
I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. Its more of a formal atmosphere (but not too formal) compared to most veg cafes. The food is always delicious - the basil eggplant is my favorite! The staff are friendly and almost all of the dishes are vegan (including the chocolate cake!)
Read moreGuest
Hoveringdog
Points +28
Just okay. - Edit
Stopped by here on a road trip up to Portland, and it was nice to find an all-veggie restaurant in the Central Valley. The food and service were both adequate, but nothing overwhelming. New Stars is your typical filling and serviceable vegetarian pan-Asian cuisine, and well worth stopping by if you're in town. But I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way.
Read morePros: clearly marked vegan options, good value
Cons: sterile environment
Guest
Traveler
Points +20
First Rate - Edit
We travel a good deal and were delighted to find the Stars restaurant in Fresno (through the Happy Cow website). It is one of the nicest places we have been to, and the food was really first rate. We plan to take Hwy 99 instead of I-5 went driving through the center of California just to visit Stars again.
Read morePros: Great Food, Very Clean, Beautiful Restaurant
Cons: None
Guest
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