The food was great the banana pudding was amazing as always the pepper chicken tasted a little weird. Muscles amazing as always. The service staff are nice and the new boba teas are ok not the worst the milk tea is little stronger then I'm used to but otherwise is amazing. Would come back again. read more

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Food was with everything hot and fresh. Service was excellent and always checking the table

Love this place and it's food the staff is so nice and helpful as long as this place is around I will keep coming back and support them also the food is the best part read more

Honestly, this place is good. The employees are also great. Don't understand people that complain about a buffet that is not even that expensive and that it has many options; at the end of the day; we get what we pay for. read more

Fast, cheap, plentiful, convenient, friendly service- these are the pros As with most buffets, unfortunately, the temps are not always to par and cleanliness can be a tad questionable. The flavors are rather one note - but, again, it is convenient. I have weakness for the beef and mushrooms- I can't lie. Full of oil and MSG, no doubt, still I order - I suffer and I order again. read more

Great selection, but I personally did not enjoy the food, and the prices were too high for the quality given.

I'm 4plates in and the chicken makes me feel sad. Don't get the spaghetti, it's not spaghetti. read more

China Star - Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

Came here for lunch. The food was hot and the sushi was okay. Had the buffet and ice tea. They really skimp on ice in the tea. The service is good. Hard working staff here. Typical Chinese Buffet restaurant. Have eaten here at dinner but lunch is better. The mussels were good today with all the other things. The inside of the restaurant could use some upgrades. It was alright for a quick meal. Lots of local business folks here for lunch. read more

Bad place. Last time I went there ate expired pears.Got food poisoning for a couple days -10/10

I eat here at least once a week up to 5 times. Most of the food is delicious to this 39 yo Vietnamese, especially if it had just come from the kitchen. The dishes I like, mei fun noodles, beef/chicken and broccoli, salt and pepper shrimp, chicken thigh skewers, and wonton soup, are well balanced in flavor and overall taste. The ambiance needs renovation, but the friendly service and valuable experience make up for it. Obviously, this is not the best Chinese restaurant I have ever been to because it is in such a small town; however, one might be pleasantly surprised at how much value creation this place offers. I highly suggest going during popular hours to ensure one gets the "freshest" food. read more

I actually loved this place, its absolutely dated on the inside with ugly old carpet HOWEVER the food is pretty good and my kids absolutely enjoyed it. They thought it was the coolest place because you could pick whatever you want and they have desserts! plus a fish tank by the front door the buffet had a fantastic spread, I really can't complain. read more

China Star - Dining room - Chinese Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

I'm visiting my son here in Minot from California and I am Asian and know my Asian food. We decided to check out China Star. Not realizing it was a Buffett and there was a large selection of food. The sushi was simple and very fresh and the rice had a hint of vinegar -- which I love. I tried a small sample of a lot of the food and loved the Lo mein, Mongolian beef, salt and pepper shrimp, snowy shrimp, sesame balls, and fried dumplings, just to name a few and left very satisfied and full. Next time I visit, I'll come back and my son will definitely be eating here while living here. 很好吃！ read more

an incredible value for the price! All the negative reviews are reflective of perception vs value--i got a beef and broccoli dinner with heaping portions and generous portions of meat for $7.89-that's literally less than a mcdonald's value meal! Not only that but it includes and egg roll and crab ragoon! Sure - this isn't P.f. chang's or the most awesome chinese place you're ever gonna visit - but for $7 it hits the spot if you're just a hungry guy and want some decent tastin chinese food that's quick for take out! read more

China Star - Beef with Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

This place has gotten a lot better than the last time I was there. I and my family kinda avoided this place for a few years due to their cooking of the food and the length of time that the food sat in the warmers. Some of the food would get soggy or dry and hard, but since then it's gotten better so far within only a few weeks of each other my family and I ate there a few times already. So I hope this place keeps up the good work and for this foodie I look forward to eating there again soon read more

I was hungry when I arrived and left full. Absolutely wonderful, the best Chinese cusine I have ever had. My favorite dish they have is their chicken on a stick. Their chicken on a stick is deliciously inviting because of how it tastes. The atmosphere is perfectly pleasant every time that I visit this establishment, especially the waiters and waitresses. I would recommend this eatery to everybody because it's my favorite place to go when I am hungry. read more

Love this place! The food is always warm, the buffet is always full, and the workers are always friendly. The food is delicious as well and would totally recommend!! read more

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone! ~ HoHoHo It's coming! Can't wait it's great for families and friends gathering~ ALL You Can Eat~~ read more

China Star - Holiday specials Only - Chinese Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

Stopped by here to get some take out to bring home. I was kinda skeptical due to the low rating but my grandma who was with me wanted to give it a shot. Well, this place is quite sad really..the food doesn't taste "bad" per se..it's just very bland. Fried rice: Slightly crunchy. Guess not enough water when they cooked the rice or perhaps it's a bit old? A few bits of veggies here and there. Oddly yellow in color? Not sure what that's about. Very bland. General Tso's chicken and Orange chicken: Didn't really taste freshly fried honestly. If it was cooked that day then it was probably early morning. Again, over bland. Orange chicken could use a sharper citrus flavor. General Tso's chicken advertised as spicy but there is zero spice. Beef broccoli: The beef in this dish and the Lo mein is bland. I don't think they marinate it before hand. Or if they do they seriously need to step up that marinade. Too much cornstarch, sauce was very goopy. Also the beef would be better if cut into thin slices as this makes them more tender. Beef Lo mein: noodles very soft, over cooked. Just a step above mushy. Again, no flavor. Just bland. Suggestions: All the sauces need to be revamped. Add some veggies to the lo mein or something. It's just like plain noodles with a few slices of beef. Staff: Staff was very pleasant. Bathrooms: Floors not very clean but at least the toilet appeared to be? Final thoughts: Edible but not enjoyable. read more

I'm very pleasantly surprised. At almost every buffet there are things that don't taste like you want them to, or not as good as other places. Sometimes you chalk it up to a different recipe or a cooks preference. This place has none of that. The variety is astonishing, more than a typical Chinese buffet. Add on the Mongolian grill and space efficient/modern interior and merely coming here is a smart idea. Each item I tried (and I tried a lot) was either exactly how it should be, or the best I've had. The crab rangoons in particular sent me right back to the first and best I'd ever tasted Each saucy chicken dish has its own flavor, the veggies are tender but with a bite. The noodles have good flavor but still drink up the sauces to make them even more unique. I can't truly say everything was perfect: the pork was a little hard, the Mongolian grilled plate was a little lacking in flavor, and the soups would benefit from better storage. But with everything here coming up A's, an A- or two is totally acceptable. Please come here and enjoy one of the best buffets I've ever had the pleasure of patronizing. read more

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Tried ordering online and my order was confirmed as submitted. I could see it had gone through on my bank account. Their website says to expect 30 minutes for delivery. I considered they might be busy or dealing with bad weather, so in reality I was expecting something more like 45 minutes to an hour. An hour went by, and nothing arrived. I tried calling them and no one responded. Gave it several minutes between each call and tried three more times, and no one responded. Two hours later and my food (and money) has disappeared into the ether. Are they closed? No idea. No indication anywhere if that's the case. read more

This place is terrible. The food is slowly replenished and not very good. The food temperatures are never correct so you may have one warm bite and the next is cold. There was recently some kind of fire and they advertise newly remodeled but the only difference is they moved the counter to pay, took out a fountain and removed the Mongolian grill. The decor is the exact same. The food is pretty bad. There are several Asian places in Minot and this is the last one you should entertain. How it hasn't been inspected or had violations by health inspection teams boggles my mind. read more

Great food, they raised there prices but it's understandable. You gotta go at the right time to get good hot food

Some food on buffet was cold. Interior needs a serious remodel. The AC vents drip condensation & look filthy. This place used to be good, but has gone way downhill. read more

Just sooooo bad. Food was disgusting, I actually had to spit it into my napkin. The service was great though. Our waitress was so good with our kids. But, food was the worst and way overpriced read more

I'm not one who doesn't finish a meal but I COULD NOT eat this food. I was craving Chinese so my boyfriend and I stopped here because everything else was closed. Buffet style restaurant. I tried two bites of everything I wanted to try it but I could not eat it. It wasn't disgusting it was just BAD. I would not eat here. read more

Food was not very warm. No longer carried Peanut butter chicken. Some of the items that we did order tasted weird.

Just ate there a few nights ago for a birthday party. My favorite is usually the Mongolian beef. Don't know what kind of beef or "gravy" was on it. Not very spicy. This dish looked different than it usually does and not very good. Everything else was fine. Great Boston creme pie. For a Saturday night, it was not very busy? read more

Last couple of times I've eaten here I have gotten really sick afterward. The food was never replenished and was sitting out for probably hours before we got there, ? How long did the food sit in the kitchen at room temp? After eating a plate of food I started feeling nauseous at the table. I stopped eating hoping it would pass, it did and I decided no more buffet at this place for me, I did the grill instead but now, here I am at work running to the bathroom every 10-15 minutes. The restaurant is filthy, the food isn't changed at all and tastes old. I'm not eating here anymore. I only get sick when I do. read more

The food got my brother and I sick twice when we ate their food. I tried giving them a chance after the first time we went there. After we ordered food the second time it still made us sick. Never will we order their food again. We'll take our business somewhere else. read more

This place is good for being in North Dakota. They have alot of selections, when I came in it was not busy which was a good thing. I don't like it when I have to squeeze around people and dodge people @ buffets. I usually try to go when I think it won't be busy. Not bad service either. This is a good place. read more

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Dinner was alright.. only because the chinese ladies werewere rude and rushy! The only good thing there is the mongolian BBQ. If you want a buffet its best to go down the street to the Hibachi grill.. read more

China Star - Chinese Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

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There was one reviewer that pegged the best description head on with amazing accuracy... "Emperor of Suck" First thing to ready myself for was the entire concept of "all-you-can-eat." Then there was comprehending the enormous selection of all manner of food -- and this buffet selection seemed to forget all about continental cuisine boundaries * mac and cheese, stroganoff, tortilla chips, boston creme pie... weird!) I recall standing there, eyes wide, plate in hand and incapable of moving. Eventually I began to roam up and down the aisle looking at all the options - everything glared at me in neon warning MSG MSG MSG! I glanced at the sushi in horror as my mind began to calculate the distance and time it would take to get the right selection of fish to make sushi -- I suppose california rolls would be fairly safe... maybe I settled on a bit of rice, a bit of the mongolian stir fry (really quite an ingenious addition to the less than mediocre buffet, and a few of the crab rangoon. Bleh, Bleh, and Bleh -- though I have to add that the peanutbutter chicken is rather curious - not awful - but sort of a trainwreck on the tongue - not sure if you should enjoy it or spit it out... hrmmm Redeeming qualities: Service, quick, polite - if somewhat a little impersonal. They deliver! Not only that BUT... they Deliver Faster than a Paper Dragon with a Firecracker Tail! ALSO, delivery options are far better than buffet options (ask for no MSG - it confuses them, but hopefully it will someday sink in!) I will never dine inside, ever again -- but maybe, upon a blue moon, when I am running low on little dishes to use as food storage, I will get delivery. CAUTION: Those of you from the West, East, Gulf Coasts, Alaska, prepare yourself -- repeat quietly in your mind that if you choose to embark on this particular dining experience... there is no comparison to what you know... lower your exceptions... and repeat *this is not chinese food - it only resembles it* read more

Rough & greasy. I love chinese food but this just won't make you happy. I think the grease needs to be changed more often. Very disappointed. read more

Got a hunkering for Chinese food in a buffet style? Then do NOT go to China Star. If you have ever watched Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsey, this place would be one of the restaurants you would see. There are multiple facets to a restaurant and this place fails at all of them except maybe one... the food (and its OK but nothing to brag about. They say you can guess a lot about the food you are going to eat from the cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen. If this is true, then do NOT eat here. During my last visit (within 2 weeks of this post), I noticed as I walked in the landscaping was dying, weeds were everywhere, and the building needed some TLC. Walking inside, the air feels hot and humid while a quick glance reveals chiping paint, holes in the wall, water stains, carpets that look like they haven't been cleaned in a while. Cleanliness is a huge issue here because it makes you wonder if they don't care how the building looks then how is the cooking completed. The food is OK as they have some good recipes but could use some significant improvement. The food has no soul and seems to be put together with no appreciation at all... even for a buffet. My friends remind me that it's not supposed to be a GREAT restaurant, but still there are some basics the establishment should have and they are far from that. Don't listen to the "awards" on the walls.... This place needs some significant improvements. read more

Subpar at best. Mongolian grill is their freshest take at Chinese. Everything else needs help. Sushi is available, but steer clear of it. Same with the kimchi (almost rotten-tasting). Service was OK. read more

My husband and I walked in and were greeted politely, we asked for a menu to order for take out. We ordered off the menu, paid, and waited for about 15 minutes. Others came in and were seated or picking up their take out. We observed the buffet, which looked really yummy, but that's a different review. We took our food home, (motel) blah, My husband's fried chicken rice was moist and tasty, and I had the seafood mix with veggies, I was enjoying it very much until I felt something foreign on my tongue, it was a staple ! If I would have swallowed that ???!!! read more

Definitely one of my and my kids favorite places. I love the Mongolian Grill! Food is usually fresh and tasty, with a few exceptions but hey, its a buffet. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Only gave it 4 stars because the place could use a good cleaning.. read more

Decent food, best we've tried so far in Minot but not really great overall. A little bland, the beef was a little too chewy. Veggies were fresh and tasty though. read more

Absolutely disgusting shithole. Food was bad and made me sick. Service was not much better. They brought us two drinks and both cups had cracks in the bottom so they leaked all over the table and one drink had a soapy taste. Fuck these guys and their garbage restaurant. Hope they are shut down. read more

They always come through delivery folks are always super polite my foods always fresh the portions are huge and again I emphasize the delivery people are always super amazing great manners very kind to me every time. In short polite great service and delicious large portions of food. I love this place. read more