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Hunan Star III

3.7 (144 reviews)
Open • 10:45 am - 10:00 pm

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From top to bottom, Hunan chicken, kung pao chicken, and black pepper chicken
Kenny D.

The food was a little hit-and-miss for me. The black pepper chicken was a big hit. While it was much more sweet than pepper, it had a very nice flavor and made we want to go back for more. On the miss side, the kung pao chicken was odd. This is my favorite Chinese dish, and this was quite different in flavor than any I have tried (and not in a "good" different kind of way). There was also a periodic flavor that made me pause, sniff the food, and wonder if it was a bit on the bad side. I couldn't finish even half a bowl of it, and that's frustrating. The hunan chicken, while resembling chicken and broccoli given how much broccoli and how little carrots were in the dish, also had a nice flavor that made it a pleasurable meal. Lastly, on the miss side, for 3 dishes I got 3 small sides of rice. This was not nearly enough rice for 3 meals. The small side is enough for a serving of food, but when the container can be easily split into 2 filling servings, one baby rice container is insufficient. Rice isn't nearly the most expensive cost that goes into a meal so please be a tad for generous! Mostly good food with a huge ovation for the black pepper chicken, an approving head nod for the hunan chicken, and a significant thumbs down for the kung pao and rice portion.

chicken and string beans and RICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Bill T.

Excellent with normal orders, however the lunch specials are a joke. All rice and no protein.

Steamed chicken broccoli with sauce on the side for all of the ppl who wants to limit their salt intake
Angie S.

Great place better then Benny's I had steamed chicken and broccoli with sauce on the side. I sure wish that i had an option for steamed brown rice but I didn't . I didn't have to wait my order was ready when I picked it up. I'm thankful that you open at 10:45am because my lunch break is at 10:30am Customer service and hospitality was great and I didn't the guys name that rang me up but he had a tattoo on his neck. See you soon

Darrius F.

Hunan Star is consistently clean and fresh--our top choice for Chinese food in Southern Maryland. Every visit delivers hot, delicious meals and fresh sushi. We've never had a bad experience, whether dining in or ordering takeout, and we've done both many times. As someone who really values cleanliness, I appreciate the extra effort they put into maintaining a spotless, showroom-like environment for their customers.

Adia B.

To go order so I only received a glimpse of the service . But the first impression was very customer service oriented. I had shrimp toast with was bite sized and tasty . The chicken egg fu yung was fresh it could have used a little more flavor and gravy . I will definitely go back

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Chantel T.

We came here on a Saturday for lunch specials. This was my first time trying this establishment and I was very pleased. We got a few lunch specials to try and the portions were great. I'm curious to know if these portions will be the same if you order to go. We got two general tso chickens with fried rice (one mild and one spicy), a shrimp lo mein and chicken chow mein (I believe that's what it's called). We also got two drinks which were very strong. All in all, this was a nice outing that was inexpensive and left us with more than enough food to take home. Our food came out piping hot and the owners were very attentive to us. This is a small mom and pops spot that is very causal but they do have a party room. My only complaint was there was a fly so I was constantly swatting to ensure it didn't land on my food.

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Great food (I love the moo shu pork and the Singapore noodles) and the employees are lovely - so considerate and helpful.

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The food is always fresh and tasty. The customer service is friendly and inviting. My new favorite Carryout in the area.

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Outstanding Chinese Restaurant, everything is delicious, been there many times never dissapointed , my favorite ? Shrimp chow mein.

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2 years ago

The food is amazing as well as the portions! Everytime we order we get a good amount for a great price!

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3 years ago

Hunan Star provides dependably good food, fairly priced! Buffet has a fair variety & will satisfy buffet buffs!

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Have been going here for more than 10 years. Good is completely worth the drive and now I make a choice to go there

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Good Chinese food and sushi . Hibachi was ok. But the hit the spot when hungry. Service was decent. The location was peaceful

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