The Taiwanese has done it again. First it was bubble tea. Now, they are bringing in another of their popular street snack to the rest of the world. Giant-sized deep-fried chicken cutlet.
Originally operating at Shilin night market in Taipei, Hot Star is at present an international franchise available throughout Australia including Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Sticking to street stall format, there is no seating provided. Order and pay at the counter, wait for your number to be called and collect your order.
Hot Star Sydney CBD store across the road from World Square
Halal certification and logo are clearly displayed. (Well done on this part!)
Super Star Combo (AUD12.50) consists of Large Fried Chicken (original flavour as shown), a choice of one sides and a can of drink. This is one very filling meal. If you want to add other sides, the fried chicken is best shared ;) I chose this Chinese-written canned tea and it goes perfect with the oil-laden deep fried everything else here.
The chicken breast is juicy inside and crispy on the outside. The coating has just the right amount of spices, salt and pepper.
Sara claimed that the drink is indeed a wintermelon tea. And because today is her birthday, I'm gonna trust her on this :p Happy birthday gal!
Fried Mushroom (AUD4.90 on its own) - I enjoyed this but I prefer the more flavorful fried oyster mushroom that I used to eat back in my hometown.
Curly Fries (AUD3.90) - It's good! Sara's regular order and her top recommendation :D
Chicken Bites (AUD6.50) - We chose the normal non-crispy and agreed that this is not our favourite.
3pcs Chicken Wings (AUD3.90) - If you don't eat spicy food, stick to the original flavour!
They are open 7 days a week from 11am to midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays they operate up to 2am (Operating hours are as displayed at the shop). So now you know where to find food if you have a late night out at Darling Harbour or around the CBD area.
If you are looking for something to satisfy your fried food craving, Hot Star is perfect for you. Would I come back here? Yes, for the 'wintermelon' tea and non-spicy chicken wings!
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