Tasting Journey #34 - Starry Night Restaurant

Starry Night Restaurant
9231 Beckwith Road
Richmond, BC
778.297.5399
http://www.starry-night.ca/


My mom has mentioned this restaurant to me many times because she sees its commercial on TV all the time.  I decided to check out the restaurant online. The photos posted gave an impression of a run-down western pub style restaurant that had been turned into a Chinese restaurant that offers Westernized food.  Then one day, I see a deal on groupon and decided to give it a try.

Bite-sized appetizer

Starry Night Restaurant is located behind Costco in Richmond, in the middle of nowhere.   From the outside, it is a stand alone wooden house that is quite plain looking.  We walked in, and I was surprised by the interior decoration.  Glamorous chandelier and LED sparkling lights spanned across the entire ceiling.  It somehow reminded me of a Disco pub.

Thai Salad

Tables were filling up quickly, and I was surprised that all tables have been reserved so luck if you plan to drop in for a bite.  The menu came in both English and Chinese (perfect for non-English speaking parents).  Food type is probably considered Asian fusion, ranging from salt & pepper chicken to rosemary seasoned lamb.  Service was extremely slow.  Luckily we had an entire night to spare.

Food finally came, and they were very nicely plated.  All tasted amazing.  At 9pm, live music started.  The performance that night was by a Filipino lady with an amazing voice. She sang in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and even Filipino.  Talented.

Breaded Saba Fillet

Tonkatsu

Marinated Lamb

A clip of the live performance at Starry Night Restaurant

Price: Don't quite remember the exact price, but I'd say it's at least a $$ or $$$. Given the atmosphere and live music, it's definitely worth trying out.