I'm always on the lookout for low key corner shop Chinese takeaway/restaurants and Golden Star in Wagaman is my latest conquest. Typical of the genre, they're located in the middle suburbia in a run down looking building. The windows are covered in some seriously heavy duty security screens and big steel bars, which I'm not sure if they are used to keep criminals out or lock diners in. But if you've ever been to Hingston, Ming Court, Diamond Kitchen etc, you'll know that there are a lot more these places than first meets the eye. The menu is standard Chinese fare for the like – stir fries with the usual sauces, noodle soups, roast meats. Most of the items are between the $15 and $30 mark, coupled with the decent serving size makes it a pretty good value proposition. My wallet likes the sound of that a lot. There are takeaway combo deals as well to save you on ordering time and money. I have also noticed this one regular customer there who likes to order stuff that isn't on the menu, I spotted some lobster, oysters and other things that I have no idea what to call. So if it ain't on the menu, it would seem that it doesn't hurt to ask. The decor is standard suburban Chinese – plastic tables and cheap chairs. One of the tables has a power point right at table height, you could probably charge your phone while eating which is a bonus. There is also a comfy looking couch behind the counter for the little fella to play games on while his parents are working. Doesn't bother me one bit, but if you're looking for something fancier then you'd best go to into town for that. If you're hungry then you'd best get in early to avoid waiting as there are only two staff out the back cooking, with the lady out the front helping out with kitchen duties whenever she is free. I'd recommend getting some of the cheap entrees to bide time. Having said that, the main chef somehow doesn't keep you waiting too long if its busy. All tables were full when I went last Friday with the family and the first main came out in about 35 minutes. I've been about 5 times in the past 4 weeks or so, the dishes I've had include:

• Roast duck
• Pork spare ribs with plum sauce
• Seafood hot pot
• Pei par tofu (stuffed tofu)
• Ma po tofu (legendary tofu dish)
• Prawns in garlic butter
• Fried rice with king prawns
• Combination fried crispy noodles
• Combination ho fun dry (flat rice noodles)

Everything I've had so far has not disappointed and certainly up there with everyone's favourite Hingstons. The food is all very tasty and super hot off the wok. Emphasis on the "super hot" – the chef must have a nuclear reactor for a stove because it really is, which is also probably why he can cook so quickly by himself. The entrees come from a packet, but at least they're cheap and will keep you going until mains arrive. Definitely worth a pit stop if you want something easy and good value to eat on a weekday and can't be bothered cooking.