Star Ginger - Sacramento

I used to love this place, but not anymore. I went there yesterday to treat myself to lunch. There was no air conditioning on a 98 degree day. The person who took my order didn't take any notice that I ordered a Thai iced coffee (which apparently isn't on the menu). Instead I received NO drink, not even the water I had asked for. I ordered a chicken Banh Mi sandwich, which came with hardly any chicken. And when it was delivered to my table, the server just threw it down without any comment, didn't give me a napkin or utensils, and didn't ask me if there was anything else I needed (another patron actually gave me napkins so I could start to eat my sandwich). When I finally got the server's attention, she made my request for my drink seem like an imposition, and asked for my drink order by shouting across the restaurant. Sitting and sweltering in a place with bad customer service no thanks.

Service The service was poor, the grumpy counter girl was rude. She asked us if we were ready to order 3 times in 30 seconds ignoring our asking a moment. She doesn't know how to say please or thank you. Food The food was hot and fresh, but the quality was low. I love greasy food, but not noodles. There were few veggies and tons of low flavor sauce. There was zero spice. The fried appetizers were okay, but the sauce was bland, neither sweet nor spicy. Illness On the 15 minute rode home I realized I was going to be sick. Now over an hour later I'm still queasy, but no longer in the bathroom. I would not reccomend this place. I often avoid restaurants under 4 stars, and this experience confirmed why.

Absolutely rude woman at the front counter. I called my order in, was treated with indifference. I picked my order up and it was sloppily put together and half of it was missing. My thai tea was given to me in two different cups unmixed. The girl at the counter was sharp tempered and acted as if I was lucky to be there. Too bad because I used to love this place.

Beef pho is perfection. I'm not going to the Pho anymore. Didn't like the chicken plate very much. Has too much cumin in the marinade I think.

Exotic great review food. Vegetarian friendly or sub a different protein in the various ducks. I'm a big carnivore and a butcher I'm a little sneaky. All you said, I was very happy with the quality and the portion ratio of protein to veggies. Try the Korean BBQ and jungle chicken. Next time you will find yourself hanging with a large crew order on the star for a smorgasbord of delicious tidbits and joy.