The food is mostly room temperature including the fruit and sushi. The Korean barbecue is flavorless. The cook asked me if I wanted spicy and I said yes. Waited for the food, I saw nothing added for spicy or flavor (maybe he didn't like my standing there) idk. There were shrimp available as one of proteins, but it didn't appear to have been cleaned/de-veined. That was off putting. It was a Saturday so the price was $29. Nothing special to warrant that price. The restaurant was about half full and it was noisy. Wait staff was good, that's why I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. They were quick to clean tables and anticipated my drink refill so I didn't need to ask. There wasn't much variety in the food. Some of the dishes looked odd versions of the food you get from the cheap Chinese places with the combos in a Styrofoam box. I don't recommend this place. The food is not good and the price is too high. read more

I've been going to this buffet for years. The food is left out too long and options are 100% limited. The service could be better, extremely rude employees. Constantly talking amongst themselves, my father was trying to ask the waitresses a simple question but was ignored. Nice buffet on the outside, not so pretty on the inside. read more

Best Asian food cuisine that can offer near you . You have to have empathy with all the crew members as they do sound like English isn't their first language . The manager Eddie gave a very warm professional welcoming to me and my family . The experience itself speaks for itself if people constantly come here for family gatherings . read more

Food was amazing, we got there right when it opened, the place was clean, service was excellent! read more

Absolutely fantastic value for the price! The variety on offer is impressive, and the food doesn't disappoint. Plus, the attentive staff swiftly clearing away finished plates adds to the seamless dining experience. Very popular local spot. We were there at 3pm and it was packed with people. A true gem! 3.7 stars in my book read more

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Mass quantities of low quality food. Atmosphere was loud basically cafeteria style. Would not recommend.

Stopped by on a weekend night for dinner. Located in a nice shopping center with plenty of parking this buffet is known for their seafood options. Place had different seating sections but the tables were fairly closed to each other making it hard to get in and out of your seat. They offered a sushi bar, crab legs, buttered and Cajun shrimp as well as a station to build your own Mongolian plate. The back staff was constantly brining out food and ensuring things were fully stocked. It being a buffet the experience was similar to any other. The food tasted okay and was hot. I would probably return for their Cajun shrimp and Mongolian! read more

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It's Friday October 11, 2024 at about 3:15pm. Lots of free parking. Outside of the building is very nice and the area was clean. Diner starts at 3:30pm so I paid for a lunch meal and a dinner meal. My wife doesn't eat sea food, so this works out fine. They do offer a senior discount and they take credit cards. They collect the price for the meal upon arrival. The young lady collecting the money was friendly and helpful. The sever did a good job but didn't seem friendly and she didn't smile. All the food was fresh and plentiful. Some of the hot food items were not hot. They were not in a safe temperature zone. Inside this restaurant was nice, clean and bright. The food was presented well. Very nice place with good prices. read more

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This place is by far the best buffet I've been to you in my area. It is good priced and the sushi is great and the Mongolian barbecue is good and their dessert section is good and I love all their fruits. I'm coming back. read more

Best Buffet in the area with the Best Price too. Food is delicious and service is fast and good, the environment can get crowded ,but it's worth going 100% if in the area! read more

Three of us came to try the buffet on a Saturday afternoon. I like sushi and red lobster read more

Great value, beautiful restaurant for dinner and gathering, food is fresh and variety read more

Buffet Star - Great value, beautiful restaurant for dinner - Chinese Near Me - Redlands, California

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Food was cold. We never got refills or waitress service. Place was empty food wasn't worth the price . Never going again.

The food is not good, the buffet is set up awkwardly in the restaurant so it's hard to walk around people were running into each other and dropping food. I would not go again. read more

Food was great, however, service can be worked on. First time here... Walking in, there's a sign posted that reads, "Please wait to be seated." So I waited... and waited. 3 employees just stared at me. No "hi," no "welcome," no "for how many?" I wasn't seated until I personally approached them. Later then I asked one of the employees collecting plates at my table who I can ask for a refill to which she replied." Yeah yeah yeah what's your drink?" Maybe it's the language barrier that had her respond this way. Regardless- lots of food options! Mongolian BBQ and sushi options. read more

I usually don't eat at buffets however my family loves this place! I can say the food is delicious and always freshly made! I think the staff could be a bit more friendly however they are accommodating to their customers! The restaurant can get kinda crowded and loud on certain days so go early or during the week for a better experience! read more

I held off of my review because I am still recovering from the experience. First off, the quality of food is excellent. The variety of sushi, Mongolian bbq, pastas and salads were top notch and I would return to visit all of that. My concern and amazement was the clientele. The people waiting, hoarding and consuming heaping plates of the crab legs. To our amazement we saw one man who went back for heaping plates of crab legs (nothing else on his plate), 6 times. People constantly grab as many as they can balance on a plate and to hell with the other people in line "I got mine!" Attitude is disgusting and unappetizing. The rest had to wait in line for the next fresh dump of crab legs. I think management should limit the per trip number of crab legs so they can be more evenly distributed. Fortunately I was there to celebrate my granddaughters graduation and not to covet crab. The bottleneck created while the patrons wait and jockey for position is also a inconvenience. The staff was helpful, attentive and responsive to all of our requests. Food-5 Service-5 Ambiance-4 (crab wrangling) read more

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Little hole in the wall buffet. Decent quality and most of the food had flavor. Good parking and the place was clean and quick service.

Bad customer service. The food is okay but the atmosphere is very horrible. The price is not the best for a big family. Overall, I would not recommend read more

Good food. Good selection. Nice people that work here. Very tight seating. Will recommend.

Food was very good. Everything was coming out fresh. Service couldn't have been any better. I forgot to take a picture of all the sushi and crab legs they had. Very clean. read more

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I used to go here growing up with my family and it's super good still. Will be coming here more

Came here after the committal service for my uncle. The staff said our tables were in the back and was only given one table for all the attendees from the committal service . They were very rude and didn't seem to understand. It was very crowded at the time and loud. Just sat down at a booth with my son and nephew . The Mongolian bbq was what I got and was really good and tasty as I added 2 fried eggs. Got some chicken wings which was okay and chicken on the stick had no flavor whatsoever. Wanted sashimi but there was none to be found in the buffet. I don't usually eat at these Chinese style buffet read more

This restaurant is very overpriced and the food is not even good. There is not a variety of food to eat. They charge you before they sit you down and the customer service isn't good and they don't give you refills. The floor and restrooms are dirty. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Don't waste your time coming here. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. Worst experience ever. They close at 10 and by 9ish they began kicking us out. The food was mediocre at best. That's me being nice. Your standard Chinese food spot is 100 times better than the food here. I will update this post if I get food poisoning. Avoid this place at all cost. Not worth the money. They turned the air conditioner off while we were in there. ZERO STARS FOR FOOD, SERVICE, AND AMBIANCE. read more

Sweet worker. Fresh warm food. The guy attended us very nicely. I'll definitely go here again

Service was not great and they sat us outside where it was HOT not to mention it's not cheap.

Great place, great food, service is really good too, everything that I ate was really good . I do recommend this place. read more

Great buffet must go and enjoy all the great food. Manager is very helpful. Dinner time there are crab legs remember it's all you can eat . read more

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I like that they have so many different choices of delicious food from different cuisines and cultures everything was so delish I would recommend this restaurant read more

Haven't been here in a long time and now I know why now. Customer service is terrible and barely exists. No welcome in, no have a nice night, no drink refills. Literally was debating on taking my drink to the front desk to ask for a refill. When the employees would walk around to take plate sometimes they would plain out ignore the empty cups. It's also super expensive for 2 people it was $64 at dinner could've went somewhere nicer with better quality food if I knew this place was gonna be this expensive. They also don't take empty plates much the family next to me had plates stacked and they never came to take any away until they left. Really need to work on customer service. read more

Food is mid at best. Gets cold fast - ig buffet culture After I paid and was seated I asked for water The waiter giving me water then asked if I paid and told me I have to pay before I sit. ‍ Appetite ruined. Besides the quickly cold food. read more

Buffet Star - I got shrimp‍ Garlic bread Green beans Gyoza Sweet custard Bun(mislabeled ) Salmon Tempura (cold ) - Chinese Near Me - Redlands, California

A satisfying buffet experience, but nothing more; exactly mid. Food is fresh and hot, and with good variety, but there's only a few dishes that are really delicious. The seafood section is definitely the highlight. Service is good and friendly; waitstaff collects your used plates but you have to personally ask them for refills. Negatives: Plastic forks? Really? Bathrooms are also dirty and unrenovated. I was a regular when Buffet Star first opened so I know they can do much better. Hope they improve to their former glory. read more

My mom got food poisoning from this place from eating the shrimp here. This place has also gotten increasingly expensive; only 3 adults + 3 soft drinks will cost you $93. The service is good though. They have their servers on duty to give you fast refills and stuff, and to clean out your dirty plates. The ambiance is not that great. It's kind of a nightmare and it might give you claustrophobia. Reminds me of elementary school in the cafeteria, except you're touching elbows with some guy who's hogging up all of the crab legs and a crab shell flies into your cornea because you guys are sitting way too close read more

This place is the Best for your Buck when it comes to Buffets . I've been to many but know one can mess with Buffet Star........ read more

Buffet Star - Great selection of sushi - Chinese Near Me - Redlands, California

Food was just ok. Crab legs are only during dinner, NOT lunch. They keep the A/C set to like 80 degrees. Even with a few ceilings fans turned on, it was SUPER uncomfortable. Our group was sweating the entire meal. Not enjoyable at all. At one point I went outside for a few mins to try and cool down. When asked if the A/C was broken they said "no." I asked if they could turn the A/C down as it was really uncomfortable they said "no sorry. It's fine." Also, our sodas were never refilled the entire visit. For $23 a person, I'd rather go elsewhere. read more

When you first walk in, the restaurant seems like your typical "cheap food place" but oh boy, the food was honestly so delicious. The place looks like it will be any regular walk-in restaurant, but do not let that cloud your judgment. For what it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in price, overall quality, and variety of dishes served. Weekday lunch prices are about $19/person, Weekend Lunch is a couple bucks more (as well as dinner of course) but the price is well within your means if you're looking for affordable food. In all honesty, I went for the sushi and although their selection was limited to about 8-12 different rolls (regular & specialty rolls) the sushi did NOT disappoint!! I am very picky about sushi because, of course, it is essentially raw fish you are consuming, but Buffet Star was IT! The sushi tasted fresh, rice was fresh as well, and they even had spicy mayo, eel sauce, and sriracha to pair with your sushi/sashimi. I went for my birthday dinner with 7 other friends and we got dat almost immediately which was honestly not expected since it was a Thursday night. My friends all got different plates like the Mongolian BBQ, Sashimi, Soups, and you are even able to build your own fried rice with any meats/veggies of your choice (no limit). All the food was amazing. Although I have to admit, the drinks were not always being re-filled when the drink(s) was almost done but that was easy to overlook since I was too busy eating everything that was available! 10/10 Definitely recommend this spot !! :D read more

Went for Yew Years day, we were glad to see they do offer beer and sake. Alotof food to choose from and the crab legs were delicious. The dessert area is decent- the ice cream was good and also a good selectioknof fruits and ambrosia is available. It hit the spot! I will def coming back here read more

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Buffet Star is a popular buffet-style restaurant located in Redlands, California. It offers a diverse selection of dishes from various cuisines, making it a go-to destination for those seeking a wide range of flavors and options. The interior of Buffet Star is typically spacious and designed to accommodate a large number of guests. The restaurant often features comfortable seating arrangements, with a mix of booths and tables, providing ample space for families, friends, or larger groups. The dining area is usually well-lit and has a casual and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant aims to provide a convenient and customizable dining experience. Guests have the freedom to choose the dishes they desire and can sample a little bit of everything or indulge in their favorites. The price was fair, I would say affordable compared to other buffets. It definitely a bang for your buck! Especially for having steamed crab legs! That was definitely the star of the show ‍ Customer service was great, they seated us pretty quickly, & picked up our plates on time. The only concern I have is I wish they had more trays of crab, since they were always gone first read more

Bad service food is alright but the service not that good but still a had a wonderful Sunday with family'z times . Overall places is Kool read more

Buffet Star - Chinese Near Me - Redlands, California