We didn't mean to eat here. We were trying to eat somewhere else. We had big plans to enjoy a nice dinner at a trendy place before our show at the Kentucky Center. But there was rain. And wind. And cold. And then the restaurant we had planned to visit was closed. And there, through the cold, dripping, misery of the storm, shone Cheer King Star - a beacon in the bleakness that threatened our evening. It's not much to look at, but I've found this to be true of most good Chinese places. The inside is clean and no fuss, with plastic tables and chairs, and a condiment station with individual packages of soy and duck sauce, plastic utensils, and single-use chopsticks. You order at the counter, pay, and, if you're hanging around because you've got a show to get to, choose a table. Our food arrived quickly, and SO delightfully hot (remember, it was cold and rainy). I can confirm the fabulousness of the following: -Vegetable with bean curd soup -Bean curd Szechuan style -Broccoli with garlic sauce Although we didn't mean to eat here, I'm so glad we accidentally popped in. Great flavor, perfectly cooked - who needs trendy when you've got Cheer King Star? read more

Cheer King Star - Bean curd Szechuan style, vegetable with bean curd soup, broccoli with garlic sauce. And chopsticks. - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I guess I had high expectations. This place is comparable to Panda Express. I don't think that I'll be going back again, simply because I want a nice sit-down waiter-attending Chinese dinner experience (and this is not it). read more

Good food and reasonably priced. Strange set up, but good and hot. Good service, very speedy. read more

This place used to be great, food was always stocked, hot and fresh. The last 2 times I visited during lunch times there wasn't many customers and the buffet was almost bare. It's like they wait until customers come in before they stick the buffet, but customers don't stay because there's no food on the buffet read more

Awesome $11 combo the lo mein is fire The place isn't exactly the best place but the food is really good and the service is nice. read more

Person who took my order was really nice and the food is pretty good over all a good spot to eat. The overall atmosphere and quite but with background sound nothing special but nothing awful. read more

Rated 3.5, but I can't give 1/2 stars. Not many Chinese quick service restaurants downtown, but this one is quick and near my work. The buffet is back open, so I popped in for a Togo buffet. The quantity of items was smaller than pre-COVID, but all items were there. I think the prices have been raised, and it was $8.50 or so for the buffet Togo. You are given a styrofoam container and then can also do soup at the end of the line. Items include fried rice, lo mein noodles, egg rolls, pork dumplings, general chicken, honey chicken, chicken and broccoli and a few more main dishes. They didn't have their shrimp or green beans when I last visited. Items were fresh and my favorites from the buffet are their soup, pork dumplings, general chicken and honey chicken. Quick, easy and filling! read more

Cheer King Star - Various buffet items - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Good food quick and priced right I'll eat there again fast service good location Has a buffet for 12 bucks read more

This was the first visiting this place. They have carry out service and a "buffet."Their buffet consist of 6 or 7 items. The lady tells me it's only a 2 trip buffet only and if I waste it's only a 1 trip visit. I never heard of a buffet that tells you only 2 trips only. When I asked for water they looked at me like I was crazy. When they give you hot and sour soup they give you a Dixie cup of soup. Their food was poor to tasteless. Over priced for what they served. Their egg rolls are the size of a penny roll. Booooo read more

Looking for Chinese food in downtown Louisville is a little bit challenging. Cheer King is tucked away and not showy, but provides reliable and affordable Chinese food at lunch time. The buffet is limited but sufficient and if you skip the drink, you can eat lunch for $6.95. How great is that? I ate here twice. The first time I dined in and the second time I carried out. Carry out was the best bet as the inside is not very aesthetically appealing. read more

Cheer King Star - Plate from buffet - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My review will be brief and efficient just like this Chinese restaurant. Cheer King star is small, nondescript, but clean and fast. The price is cheap: $6.95 for buffet; $7.95 w a drink. You can also order al a carte from the menu. Their offerings are the usual Chinese take out favorites, no surprises. But the dishes are replenished w high frequency at lunch time so everything is fresh as can be. I also find that the dishes are not overly salty or goopy like some other places. I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch! read more

Cheer King Star - Small, but clean and efficient. - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Typical neighborhood Chinese restaurant that we all love with same menu we're used too. Food was amazing and delicious. Stayed hot for a while too. Definitely will come back to take it home for dinner for our family. read more

Cheer King Star - Bottom is Orange Chicken, middle is General Tso Chicken combo and top is C23. Bourbon Chicken Combination Plate - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food here is ok but not good enough for how they charge you. The sign outside said buffet but they serve you one time and then want to charge you every time you go back up read more

The delivery got mixed up, went to the wrong address. This was totally my fault though. When I called in to check on my order the woman recognized the problem right away and called the driver and got that straightened out. She called me back when it was corrected. The food was still hot and delicious. It meant a lot to me, the way it was handled. Very professional. read more

Cheer King Star - Beef&Broccoli, fried wonton, pork lomein, Bbq chicken, sugar donuts. - Chinese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I don't usually give 5 stars to places like this but there is absolutely no reason why not. It doesn't look like much. Hell, I was a bit worried first time I tried it but the food is delicious. You get in a line, pay, get a plate , eat then repeat (MINUS the paying). It's a buffet...go crazy! Small selection but all of it pretty darn good! In some cases, you can ask for a specific thing to be made (I've seen it done before). They aren't really in the business of customer service but they are in the business of having their patrons leave full and ready for a nap! Check it out and try the white rice (don't judge me) and dumplings! read more

No wait when you dash in for lunch! Six dollar lunch buffet, walk out with a fountain drink for seven and a quarter all told. The usual suspects on the buffet - Kung Pao chicken, sweet & sour pork, beef and broccoli, those delicious garlic green beans, sauteed mushrooms, fried rice, dumplings, chow mein, egg rolls, more. You may not expand your Asian cuisine horizons too far at Cheer Star King but its dependably delicious and fast Chinese food that does not disappoint. read more

I have had take out a couple of times from here and i have to say it is fast, fresh and the people working there are very nice. The food, however, it is not memorable or exciting in any way. The teriyaki chicken with rice is just OK, steamed dumplings are too bland (however cooked perfectly), egg rolls are small and dry. Its one of those places you order from because it is convenient, not for any other real reason. read more

I have been a fan of Cheer King Star for years. In my opinion, it's the best downtown Chinese joint open for lunch. We typically do the buffet, which costs less than $6. DEAL!! You can eat in (and go up for more as much as you want) or you can get a to-go box. Typically, I get the to-go box, filling it to the max. I will say, they have a limited buffet, having maybe 10-12 items, with the addition of soup, but I think everything on their line caters to most people. Not to mention, because their buffet is popular, almost everything on the line is fresh during peak hours. However, if you don't' like anything on the buffet, they do have a full menu of dishes you can choose from - including crab ragoons, which is one of my favorites! If you go before 12, typically there isn't a line. Between 12-1, it can vary based on the day of the week and the weather, but for the most part, there might be a 5 minute or so line. You get the seasoned professionals who know what they want and move forward and also some newbies who take a little bit longer. Overall, a cheap and filling lunch downtown. They also do free delivery! read more

I wish I lived closer to downtown because I think this would be my go to take out Chinese place. I was pretty impressed! They had dinner combos which is always appreciated with nice pork fried rice, a really hefty and tasty egg roll, and your choice or a main dish. I got the sesame chicken. The chicken was nice and not stringy and the sauce was thick and sweet. Their proportions were a good size too - not overwhelming, but definitely enough to feel pleasantly stuffed. The place was quiet and clean. The food came out with just enough wait so that it didn't feel like the food was just sitting getting cold and gross under heating lamps. When I need a Chinese fix, I might drive a little extra to get this again! read more

Delivery was really fast. Food was almost cold but you never know with delivery. Sweet and sour chicken was good but a bit overdone. The egg drop soup was SO good! Consistent and run of the mill but perfect for any Chinese craving. read more

I think the quality has declined recently. They seem to only put a small amount of shrimp out at a time after someone asks them to. The green beans are mushy with too much sauce and no garlic. The egg roll are burnt and the taste like they weren't fried in fresh oil. read more

This place redefined hole in the wall , and honestly I was a bit hesitant to order , but I'm very glad I did , great Chinese ... as far as Chinese food goes 5 stars read more

Not really an eat in restaurant. Really liked the food though. General Tsos chicken, boneless spare ribs and....Shrimp in Lobster sauce. I haven't had this in years because most everyone makes it with bean sauce. I like it in a white sauce. Delicious! So glad I tried it!! read more

What can I say, I absolutely adore this little place. It's hands down the best Chinese in the city. The food has always been fresh for me whether it be the lunch buffet or dinner. They keep it clean inside and the kitchen is entirley in view. Their employee, Hao, I believe, is his name, is an all star. He takes orders, cooks, waits tables, and delivers. He's nearly a legend, my friends and I call him The Ghost because he could drive to you house, deliver your food and be gone before you ever saw him. Like another reviewer said, their Singapore Chow Mei Fun is killer. It changed my perspective of what I considered, little "run of the mill" chinese joints. This is no such joint. Do not be fooled by its seemingly confused and benign namesake. Cheer King Star will make you wish to conquer the world with the ancient Chinese empires of old. 5 star for cheer star! read more

Cheer King Star utilizes Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonise styles to create the items on their extensive menu which is all available for delivery or carry out. While their meats are sometimes tough (skip the teriyaki chicken appetizer), their sauces are addictive. I especially love the sauce on their bourbon chicken as well as their sweet and sour sauce. Delivery is free on orders over $10.00 and they are open until 10pm which is well after most other downtown delivery options are closed for the night. I checked their rating with the Louisville Health Department and both of their 2011 inspections were rated "A". Oh and just in case you were wondering, my fortune cookie tonight says, "You are next in line for promotion in your firm." I'll keep my fingers crossed on that one. read more

Super cheap and yummy meal for me and some pals who needed a quick bite while downtown. Service was quick.

I love love love Chinese food but a bit of a snob and tend to shy away from most Chinese places because, well frankly, they are dirty. However, this place is a gem. You can see the kitchen and everyone cooking and it looks nice and clean and orderly. That said, I find the food here to be absolutely great!!! The lunch buffet is a great deal- all you can eat egg rolls (not spring rolls, these are the real deal) and some really good entrees for cheap. (7.25 for all the food you can handle and a soda) It's not like going to Panda Express (which is the Taco Bell of "Chinese food"), where everything pretty much tastes the same. Cheer King Star has really yummy, fresh Chinese food for cheap!! Crispy, hot, fresh and flavorful. I crave their food. Highly recommended!! read more

My wife and I are staying in a hotel near downtown. We ordered delivery from Cheer King Star. We really liked they had quart or pint sizes. The quarts are around 5 bucks each, this allowed us to get 4 dishes to share and crab ragoons, plus tip for around $30. The food itself was really good and delivery took about 40 minutes. read more

The food is cheap and marginal, so sure that's to be expected. It's a cluster in there though. Don't take my money when 5 people are in front of me then expect me to carry a tray for 5 minutes and create a cluster of a second line so that when you finally eat you have everyone's crotch in your face. Never again will I eat here. The place isn't that big to get that fancy with your lines. Keep it to one queue and when someone says they will wait to pay till they get up to the actual register like me don't give me crap about it. I will never eat at the msg palace called cheer king star again. read more

Fast, easy, tasty and cheap. Can't beat that. The food was fresh, hot and there was no wait. I had the General Tso's chicken and it was delicious. The dumplings and egg rolls were great too. Thanks! read more

I eat here every day for lunch. Small buffett but always good and consistent. Best $6.25 you can spend on lunch

Small buffet with good solid food at a reasonable price...my favorite place to eat lunch downtown.

This place is horrible on so many levels. Firstly, the service and setup is bad for a buffet. There just isn't enough space for a buffet or any real variety. I found myself having to use my dirty styrofoam plate for seconds because the cashier wasn't available to request a new one and the plates are not within reach for customers. The buffet line is so short and congested that you have to cut line in order to get seconds. The only thing you want seconds of is the sweet & sour chicken and its substandard. There noodles are greasy and soggy. The vegetables are seriously overcooked and soaked in sauces. They are always really stingy with this shrimp/onion dish and I've seen it empty far too often. The shrimp are really little, too. The egg rolls are undoubtedly frozen with hardly any filling. The hot & sour soup isn't bad but its probably processed. Also, keep your coat on while you eat because there is a cold breeze that you can't avoid when customers enter the joint. The catch is that I love Chinese food and this place is within walking distance, otherwise I would go elsewhere. read more

Called in to place an delivery order, knew exactly what I wanted, the guy taking the order was extremely rude, told me " since I don't know what I want, he will take the caller on the other line" and just immediately hung up on me. Won't be ordering from there again! read more

This place was not good at all. By far the worst Chinese food I have ever had. Don't waste your money go someplace else.

Great food and very reasonable prices. If you work in the downtown louisville area, check this place out. I get mine to go and get all I can eat for $6, drink not included. The General Tso's chicken is awesome! I highly recommend trying them out. read more

We have never eaten at the lunch buffet here, but my husband turned me on to this gem from ordering take-out at the downtown hospital where he works. It is as good as any I've ever had in New York, where I went to college, and that's saying a lot! Boneless Spare Ribs appetizer is always great and a lot of meat for the money: tender pork strips in a sweet (be forewarned) Chinese-style BBQ sauce with a touch of Five Spice. Egg Drop, Wonton (my favorite) and Hot and Sour soups are all consistently very good, and the Roast Pork Appetizer (not the same as the Boneless Spare Ribs) is also good; lightly marinated boneless pork (Char Siu-style) is slow roasted, sliced and served with a lightly garlicky brown gravy--a tender and delicious starter. We stay away from egg rolls, won tons and crab Rangoon in general, but they're big sellers with his co-workers. The BIG ATTRACTION for both of us is a noodle dish (Mei Fan) that he turned me on to that will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Nearly every Chinese restaurant in town offers a variation of this dish, but Cheer King Star just plain does it THE BEST! The dish is called Singapore Fried Noodles or Singapore Chow Mei Fan; it is item #50 and can be found in the "Chow Mei Fan" section. It is a delicious combination of strips of sautéed chicken, strips of Char Sui pork and sautéed baby shrimp (always fresh tasting, never strong) with thin slivers of Chinese cabbage, tossed with the thinnest, lightest rice noodles you can imagine, all flavored with a deliciously exotic Chinese curry sauce and finished with a sprinkling of chili flakes (they like it HOT in Singapore)! What sets theirs apart from others in town is the noodles. Other places have thin noodles, but theirs are the thinnest around--thinner than Italian Angel Hair Cappellini--which helps distribute all the flavors more evenly and just makes the dish that much more delicate and enjoyable to eat! You can ask for the spice to be toned down if you like (the normal is spicy, so say "medium" or "mild" on the spice if you don't like too much heat), but if you enjoy the occasional Kung Pao, Hunan or Szechuan dish, you have GOT to try this one! At ANY rate, do yourself a favor and get away from the ordinary Chinese flavor profiles (General Tso's, Sweet & Sour, Beef & Broccoli, Fried Rice) and TRY THE SINGAPORE CHOW MEI FAN! They're life changing! read more

I gave it a graceful 2 stars because the food was edible. I ordered over the phone for pickup since it was about 2 blocks from my hotel. I wasn't expecting gourmet, but I also wasn't expecting the lady to completely mess my order up. I ordered the lunch since I specifically wanted egg drop soup. When I got there she said I ordered the combo. Which as far as I can tell was $3 extra and had no soup. She refused to make it right and I left dejected rather than argue. Not impressed to say the least. read more

Visited here today and have eaten here many times. It is a short buffet for business lunches. It gets busy between 11:15-1:00PM during the business week, but still the staff is polite, fast, and the food is always hot, fresh, tasty and available. I wish other places to eat downtown realized that during business day lunch they need to show a bit of urgency. Always good food here. I will definitely go back again and again. read more

I'm disappointed I did not get the 2 vegetarian spring rolls in my delivery at the Galt House hotel. Instead I got 2 crappy pork egg rolls I do not want to eat. So I'm not ever ordering appetizer from them again especially since they can't fix the problem. I was told all about the clear veggie spring rolls I was ordering and instead got their fried yucky egg roll. read more