Tulsa, OK

Mom and I had lunch friday at the China Star Restaurant in Broken Arrow, 803 N. Aspen ( 71st and 145th E Ave). It was sooo good. I had forgotten how much I love this place.

When we lived in Broken Arrow, about 10 years ago, we ate at the China Star all the time. Well, ok, maybe not everyday, but at least two or three times a month. The price has gone up a little, but not too much considering how long its been since we ate there last. I think it was around $20 including tip for both of us to eat lunch. And we were completely stuffed when we left. You know, when you’re so full that if you take one more bite you’ll literally explode. It was like that.

They even had a small selection of sushi. Since I have to be one of the last people in town to have not tried sushi, I had to give it a try. It was good. I’m not sure about the whole seaweed wrap thing. I thought that was a little chewy, but everything else was good. Good enough that I may actually break down and go to a real sushi place and try some other varieties.

They had a few non-chinese/asian foods as well, pizza and garlic bread, salad and chicken wings and fresh fruit. Since we always wind up with at least one person in the family who doesn’t want chinese, this means we can still go for chinese without anyone having to do without. The kids can have pizza while the adults can have chinese.

Whenever Scott and Alex come up from Dallas to visit, we usually go to Ryan’s for dinner. I swear Alex is addicted to buffets. You’d think living in Dallas the boy would have seen a buffet restaurant before, but apparently not. Next time they come up, Mom and I are going to suggest the China Star instead of Ryan’s. Don’t get me wrong, Ryan’s is great too, but that’s the kind of food I cook at home. When I’m eating out I like to try things I wouldn’t necessarily cook myself. I can cook a few asian dishes, but not nearly the variety you’ll find at China Star.
So if you’re in the mood for chinese, head for the China Star in BA, they’ll take great care of you.