Five Star Menu (Update 2025)
Located in Raleigh, NC, Five Star is a popular diner, Chinese restaurant, and bar known for its diverse menu and casual ambiance. This establishment offers a range of options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, making it suitable for any dietary preference. With amenities such as outdoor seating, a pool table, full bar, and TV, Five Star is perfect for groups, families, and dinner outings. The restaurant provides waiter service, accepts credit cards, and even offers delivery and takeout options. While it may not be the ideal spot for dancing, the restaurant's moderate noise level and Wi-Fi availability create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With the best nights to visit being Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Five Star is a must-try for those looking for a laid-back dining experience with a variety of options to choose from.
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Soup - Hot & Sour
Mushrooms, Tofu, Bamboo Shoots, Pickled Cucumbers, and ScallionsVeganNOT Gluten Freethis dish is served as is
Soup - Wonton
Two chicken and shiitake mushroom wontons in our ginger and scallion broth.NOT Gluten Freethis dish is as is
Crispy Spring Rolls
Two per order, served with duck sauce.Shrimp Rolls: shrimp, cabbage, mushrooms, salt + pepperVegetable Rolls: cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, salt + pepperCannot be made Gluten Free
Crispy Green Beans
Our signature green beans are flash fried and sauteed in our specialty sauce mix, topped with bean sprouts.can be made Gluten Free
Chicken Lettuce Wraps (GF)
Sauteed chicken and vegetables in a sweet chili sauce, topped with cilantro and peanuts. Served with butter lettuce.is ALWAYS made Gluten Free
Scallion Pancakes
Vegetable pancakes (made with vegetable shortening, green onions, + flour) with a spicy bean + ginger soy sauce for dipping.cannot be made Gluten Free
Crab Rangoons
Crab, cream cheese, and scallion stuffed fried wontons. Served with duck sauce.Cannot be made Gluten Free
Heat Seeker Shrimp
Our fried shrimp tossed with carrots, and celery in a spicy chili garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.Can be made Gluten Free, BUT fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten.
Pork Belly Buns
Braised pork belly topped with crushed peanuts, pickled mustard greens and fresh cilantro, served steamed buns.Cannot be made Gluten FreeContains Dairy
Ribs
Pork + Cabbage Dumplings
Pork, cabbage, ginger, scallions, sesame oil dumplings, served with a ginger, red wine and soy dipping sauce.Steamed or pan-fried. NOT available for this item.
Spicy Cucumber
Sliced cucumbers in our spicy garlic marinade. is Gluten Freecontains Sesame Oil
Pickled Broccoli Stems (GF)
Thinly shaved slices of broccoli stems, marinated in a sesame oil and vinegar sauce, topped with sesame seeds. Gluten FreeVegan
Crab Fat Caramel Chicken Wings (GF)
Twice fried wings in a savory caramelized crab fat sauce (garlic + chili oil crab paste) topped with cilantro and crushed peanuts.Gluten Free BUT fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten.
Szechuan Chili Garlic Noodles
Shanxi Hand-Pulled Noodles, Chili Oil, Chili Flakes, Black Vinegar, Dark Soy, Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Sugar, CilantroNot available gluten-free. This dish is served as is.
Salt & Pepper Calamari (GF)
Lightly battered and fried tentacles and rings tossed with salt + pepper. Served with a sweet chili sauce. Gluten Free BUT fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten.
Crispy Sesame Beef
Our flash fried beef or chicken, in a sweet sauce mixed with carrots and topped with sesame seeds. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge.can be made Gluten Free upon request
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Our flash fried beef or chicken, in a sweet sauce mixed with carrots and topped with sesame seeds. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge.can be made Gluten Free upon request
Beef & Broccoli
Sauteed top sirloin and broccoli in a house teriyaki brown sauce. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge. Can be made gluten-free.
Five Star General's Chicken
All white meat fried chicken, in a slightly spicy sauce mixed with broccoli and dried chilis topped sesame seeds. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge.can be made Gluten Free upon request
Heat Seeker Entree
Entree sized portion of our signature, Heat Seeker Shrimp appetizer. Our shrimp is fried, tossed with carrots and celery in spicy chili garlic glaze, topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge. Can be made gluten-free.
Orange Chicken
Honey Walnut Shrimp (GF)
Kung Pao Chicken
Sauteed chicken with peanuts, spicy red peppers, and green onions in our spicy Kung Pao sauce. Comes with white rice, fried rice is an additional charge.can be made Gluten Free upon request
Spicy Beef W/ Noodles
Sauteed beef with onions, carrots, peppers, Thai chilis, over our wheat noodles in a spicy black bean chili garlic sauce.cannot be made Gluten Free.
Thai Peanut Noodles
Sauteed chicken with Thai chilis, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and peanuts, over our wheat noodles in in a spicy sauce.cannot be made Gluten Free
Shrimp + Scallops W/ Black Bean Garlic Sauce
Duck Fried Rice
Fried Rice Entree
Side: fried rice, egg, soy, scallionsChicken/tempeh/tofu/beef/pork/duck: fried rice, egg, soy, scallions, + protein.Vegetable: fried rice, egg, soy, broccoli, carrots, onion, mushroom, snow peas, scallionsCan be made Gluten Free.Can be done Vegan upon request.
Lo Mein
Side: wheat noodles, onions, carrots, snow peas, hoisin + soyChicken/tempeh/tofu/beef/pork: wheat noodles, hoisin, soy, scallions + protein.Vegetable: wheat noodles, hoisin, soy, broccoli, carrots, onion, mushroom, snow peas, + scallions.Can be done Vegan upon request.
Chicken & Broccoli
Sauteed chicken and broccoli in a house teriyaki brown sauce. Comes with white rice, can upgrade to fried rice or lo mien. Can be made gluten-free.
Chicken + BOK CHOY
Kids Chicken
All white meat chicken nuggets. Fried only.
Large White Rice
Side Steamed Mix Veg
Mix of house vegetables, steamed.