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Seven Stars

623 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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623 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

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+61 3 9557 8015
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Seven Stars

Known across Melbourne for its house-crafted dim sims, Seven Stars delivers suburban Australian-Chinese banquet dining with warm, personalized service. Longtime patrons drop by for golden fried or tender steamed parcels—often buying frozen dozens straight from the freezer to take home. The family-run dining room leans unapologetically into nostalgic comfort, plating velvety beef with vegetables, sizzling hot mains, and retro finishers like fried ice cream and banana fritters.

  • House-Made Dim Sims: Handcrafted steamed or fried with a dry crunch, plus frozen dozens packed to take home.
  • Classic Australian-Chinese Menu: Nostalgic banquet favorites featuring velveted beef, sweet corn soup, and crisp banana fritters.
  • Family-Run Hospitality: Warm, personal greetings from hostess Jenny and a welcoming family-led front of house.
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Why Choose Seven Stars

Discover why Bentleigh East diners cherish Seven Stars for house-made dim sims, nostalgic Chinese comfort food, and warm family hospitality.

  • Signature Handcrafted Dim Sims

    Crispy fried or tender steamed dim sims are crafted in-house, bursting with juicy seasoning and available fresh or frozen in bulk to enjoy at home.

    Took home a further dozen frozen dim sims for the freezer.

    Vandergoogles

  • Clean, MSG-Free Wok Cooking

    Dishes are prepared cleanly without MSG or excess grease, letting the clear flavors of fresh meats and vegetables come through.

    The food is very good. Not oily and they don’t use MSG.

    Carine O

  • Cherished Mid-Century Nostalgia

    Classic mid-century banquet favorites like velvety steak, sweet corn soup, and retro desserts transport diners back to beloved vintage culinary traditions.

    if you want to relive your memory from 60 / 70s come here for taste

    Robert Beck

  • Welcoming Family-Run Warmth

    Generations of loyal patrons return for genuine, heartfelt family warmth where staff know guests and show sincere care across decades.

    Jenny who owns the business is attentive and very very friendly. The food is fresh and full of flavour.

    Sally Weatherson

  • Effortless Group Celebrations

    Generous shared banquets and flexible options make dining effortless and accessible for group birthdays and multi-generational family meals.

    I can honestly say everybody loved the food and raved about it, the service was amazing and the staff extremely efficient and pleasant.

    Val Moore

  • Attentive Care for Group Dietary Needs

    The accommodating front-of-house team readily adapts banquet orders for individual dietary needs and allergies without sacrificing communal enjoyment.

    The hostess called Jenny looked after us very well explaining what I can and can’t eat

    JEFFREY D

Customer favorites and signature retro Australian-Chinese specialties

  • Dim Sims

    Called in for a quick Friday lunch to mainly sample Seven Stars famous dim sims. As a member of the 45k strong Facebook page Dim Sims 4 Lyfe, we were eager to heed all the recommendations for these wonderful morsels.

    Vandergoogles

  • Steak and Vegetables

    ordered main meal, steak and vegetables, the veleting on the steak, melt in your mouth

    Robert Beck

  • Rainbow Beef

    Rainbow beef is to die for!

    Eileen Dibella

  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

    chicken and sweet corn soup, wow, you may say anyone can do it, noo, been to so many over the suburbs, this place the best

    Robert Beck

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinct service touches that elevate the dining experience at Seven Stars.

  • Personalized Allergy Consultation

    Hostess Jenny personally navigates allergy constraints such as onion and garlic restrictions across a large menu, tailoring dish choices for guests.

  • Complimentary Prawn Crackers

    Tables and takeaway orders are routinely treated to complimentary prawn crackers, including personal treats packed specially for family members.

  • Owner and Chef Floor Interaction

    The owners and chefs regularly step out from the kitchen onto the floor to chat, joke, and connect directly with patrons.

  • Take-Home Frozen Dim Sim Packs

    Fans of the restaurant's signature dim sims can purchase frozen batches by the dozen to stock and steam or fry at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signature dim sims like, and can you take them home frozen?

Seven Stars is widely known for its house dim sims, served either steamed or crispy deep-fried. Guests can also purchase frozen packs by the dozen to prepare at home.

Can you book a table in advance?

Yes, table reservations are accepted. Customers recommend booking ahead, particularly for peak weekend dinners and larger groups.

How does the kitchen handle allergies and dietary preferences?

Reviewers note that the kitchen accommodates specific dietary requirements such as onion and garlic allergies, and dishes are prepared without MSG.

What retro banquet dishes and desserts are recommended?

Popular menu staples include sweet corn soup, rainbow beef, sizzling steak and vegetables, fried rice, and traditional retro desserts like fried ice cream and banana fritters.

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