Luckstar 24HR HK Style Restaurant - Taipei

If you’re wandering the lively streets of Taipei at an odd hour with a craving for warm, flavourful Hong Kong-style fare, Luckstar 24HR HK Style Restaurant (吉星港式飲茶) is your answer. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, this restaurant is a reliable and bustling spot for dim sum, roast meats, and a variety of Cantonese favourites – no matter the time of day or night. Whether you’re after a late-night feast, a post-club bite, or simply prefer your siu mai at 3 a.m., this restaurant delivers a surprisingly satisfying experience.

Highlights	Bustling 24/7 Hong Kong-style eatery in Taipei serving great roast meats, dim sum, and fried rice. Fast, tasty, and perfect for a late-night feast.
Cost	We paid NT$1485 for two adults and two kids
Location	10491, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Section 1, Nanjing E Road, 92號2樓

Location and Ambience

Luckstar is tucked away on the second floor of a building along a main road, with its entrance nestled beside a 7-Eleven convenience store. It’s easy enough to find with Google Maps, and once you locate the stairwell, you’ll climb up to discover a restaurant that is deceptively large and full of life. Despite our visit being closer to the end of typical dinner hours, the venue was still bustling with activity, with nearly every table taken.

The dining area itself evokes a typical bustling Hong Kong-style eatery — bright fluorescent lighting, practical tables, and a slightly chaotic but oddly charming atmosphere. It’s not designed to be cozy or romantic. Instead, it thrives on quick turnover, a fast-paced vibe, and flavours that speak louder than décor.

Service and Ordering Process

While Hong Kong-style restaurants are not known for their gentle hospitality, service at Luckstar was surprisingly prompt and efficient. The staff were attentive enough for a yum cha venue, swiftly seating us and keeping dishes moving at pace.

One of the notable quirks was that when we arrived, there were pre-set side dishes already on the table, covered in cling wrap — something quite common in Asia. We were told that each of these dishes would be charged at NT$50 each if we chose to keep them. We elected to keep only one, a small pickle-style starter, and returned the others with no hassle.

Ordering was done via QR code, which brought up the menu in Traditional Chinese. While some items included photos, most relied on text alone, which made the experience a bit tricky for non-Mandarin speakers. Fortunately, my limited Mandarin, along with a bit of guesswork and image-matching, helped us select a satisfying range of dishes. Some visitors might find the lack of an English menu a barrier, but those with some patience (or a translation app) should manage fine.

Food Experience

We ordered a spread of classic dim sum and Hong Kong favourites, including:

Roast pork and duck platter
Rolled rice noodles
Football dumplings
Fried rice with gravy
Two cups of tea

The food was delivered quickly and mostly all at once, which suited our hungry group perfectly.

The roast pork stood out with its perfect crackling, succulent fat, and juicy meat — exactly what you’d hope for in Cantonese roast meats. The duck, while slightly less crisp-skinned than ideal, had great flavour and tender texture. The chee cheong fun was soft, silky, and filled with fresh prawns, swimming in a delicate soy sauce — absolutely spot-on.

The fried rice with gravy was probably the surprise hit of the night. Rich, savoury, and incredibly satisfying, it came loaded with egg, onions, and bits of seafood and pork. The gravy bound everything together in a way that felt indulgent and nostalgic.

The football dumplings — deep-fried and crispy on the outside, with chewy glutinous rice casing and a savoury pork filling inside — were delicious little bites of comfort food. The steamed dumplings (including siu mai and har gow) were not the best we’ve had, but perfectly respectable and fresh.

We also appreciated that nothing came overly greasy, cold, or overly MSG-laden, which is sometimes a risk at 24-hour eateries. The tea, charged separately, was standard but warming and welcome.

Price and Value

Our total bill came to NT$1485 (around AUD$70 / USD$45) for a table full of dishes, drinks, and full bellies. That’s not exactly cheap by Taiwanese street food standards, but for the quantity and quality of what we received — in a central Taipei location and at an odd hour — it was more than reasonable. For context, this would be close to what you’d pay for two small noodle bowls and drinks at a mid-tier restaurant in Australia.

The value proposition here is clear: you’re paying for variety, availability, and a unique late-night yum cha experience. It’s not fine dining, but it does hit that rare intersection of comfort, consistency, and convenience, which is what makes Luckstar such a dependable choice.

Overall Impression

Luckstar 24HR HK Style Restaurant offers a dependable and flavorful dim sum fix at any hour. It’s not perfect — the menu can be hard to navigate for non-locals, the automatic side dishes may surprise newcomers, and the interior is more functional than fashionable — but these are minor gripes when you consider the tasty food, fast service, and around-the-clock availability.

If you’re looking for a refined culinary experience with Michelin star aspirations, look elsewhere. But if you want honest, tasty, comforting Hong Kong cuisine that hits the spot late at night or early in the morning, Luckstar is hard to beat. Whether you’re a local looking for a nostalgic bite or a traveler in need of a midnight feast, this is a solid addition to any Taipei food itinerary.

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