Absolutely horrible. Food was literally cold and old. When I went to counter to complain the man working was picking at his teeth. When I told him he shouldn't have be doing that he said he had right to eat too. never went and washed his hands read more

Great selection for the price. Food was fresh and tasty. I will definitely dine here again on my next business trip.

One of Pittsburg's better kept secrets. It wasn't terribly busy at noon on a Saturday so I was a little apprehensive. But, it was a great place to eat. Service is friendly and quick. The buffet was phenomenal. More choices than I have seen on most buffets. And it wasn't jist your standard broccoli beef and sweet n sour chicken. They had steamed mussels, shrimp, even crayfish. They were a tad expensive but after seeing the spread they set out, it really wasn't a bad price. The food was hot, well presented and kept fresh. Come hungry. read more

Was happy yesterday just to get what i felt was good chinese food in Pittsburg. But after talking to the friend I shared with last night, and after having the leftovers I feel I need to make a correction. I didnt have the buffet. I ordered a do go dinner. The pepper beef was probably cooked fresh. But the chicken chow mein was likely taken from the buffet line. There was a noticeable difference in the crunch of the veggies in the pepper beef (crunchy) and the chow mein was mostly (90%) celery and it was not crunchy. So they likely cooked the pepper beef fresh but took the chow mein from the buffet which we saw employees come out and fill containers as we waited for the order. The food was still good, but not sure i like idea of filling a cook to order dinner partially or fully from a buffet line. Dropping to 2 stars as a result. read more

PROS: Really nice variety of foods - sushi, hibachi, and 6 islands of buffet items. Really liked their pepper chicken and stir fried long beans Well priced - lunch with water was $7.50 Friendly staff CONS: Oddly warm and somewhat humid inside Floors were damp and slippery like they were just mopped but it was 12:30 in the afternoon Had several no-slip rubber mats out because floors were slippery Parking lot was awful and pocked with potholes and broken up pavement Overall really enjoyed the food. What it lacks in ambience, style, and polish it makes up with variety, value, and taste. read more

This place is awful and over priced. Chicken was tough and chewy if it wasn't just deep fried batter with sauce added. The cups had soap scum on them. And everything was very bland and tasted like it had been in the freezer for way too long. I don't know that I would feed this to my dog. However their fried potatoes weren't terrible. But $50 for four people (two adults and two children) I feel that my money could have been spent better elsewhere.Kyoto was way better read more

Oriental Star - a person holding a bag of food - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburg, Kansas

Went out to grab some Chinese grub with a few of my pals while expecting nothing less but a sensational experience. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst. Started off with a plate of general tso's chicken, because I figured that was probably the safest route considering the rancid smell that wrecked the joint as we walked in. That was a mistake, as well as all my other food decisions this evening. Disappointed and feeling like we were all on the brink of an anal seepage explosion, we were presented with a $10.91 bill - EACH. This is honestly the worst Chinese restaurant in the area. Save yourself.. 20 minutes later my intestines have completely rejected the foul substance Oriental star calls "food." Currently listening to "hurt" by Johnny Cash.. read more

Charge children over 4.5 ft adult prices! Food is cold almost all the time, health hazard.

The owner here is super greedy! I used to buy their peppered squid and we drive 45mins for it. The first time we ordered it, they charged us $12/order. The 2nd and 3rd time(she remembered us this time) she charged us $14. I was ok with the $2 price change. Today we drove from JOPLIN only to be told that it is $20!!! What the heck?? Lady, you are not going to succeed in your business if you keep screwing your regular customers. It would've been ok if you explained this nicely, but you are totally RUDE!! read more

This is a good Chinese buffet. They offer great tasting food and a wide range of it. A sushi bar in the back is putting our average sushi but the option is nice. Ice cream for dessert. Clean and nice restaurant. Overall, my experience was great for a buffet. My only concern was why there wasn't more people there. I leave never knowing because I enjoyed my entire meal. read more

Oriental Star - a sign on the roof of a restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburg, Kansas

Only thing I've eaten here is the beef or pork lo-mien and always ask them to make it spicy. It's delicious!!! Was pleasantly surprised! Their egg rolls are pretty good too. Try the pork lo mien it's better than the beef. read more

After opening, I didn't notice a big change with their previous restaurant, the food is the same except they have an item that changes every day or so. Food is correct, the fact that it is a buffet is a good thing. Going there for lunch is a good option, it is 8$ only, good bang for the buck. Helpful service. Nothing crazy. read more

This buffet really deserves the 5 stars! The food is always fresh, the owner is very kind along with the staff. I've been there plenty of times and have never gotten sick or felt ill leaving the restaurant. Very delicious, fresh choices to choose from. Oh, and great sushi! Plus the restaurant is always clean and never dirty. Definitely give this place a try. Reasonable priced. It's cheaper to go during lunch hours, obviously. read more

Ate there yesterday - food was horrible - and we ate at 12:30 seen cockroach going across food bar n one on the floor heading as fast as he could across the carpet toward a booth ! Never knew pizza was Chinese n not much variety once gone they are very slow to re-fill hot food bar which was totally fine with me, but 2 other couples were complaining about the food read more

Went there for the first time today, turned out to be some of the best Chinese buffet I've had in a long time, great selection huge Buffet good mix between Seafood beef chicken and pork. The only downfall was chicken dishes for a little chewy baked fish was excellent. Service was great took dirty plates away as soon as finished. Lunch buffet with $7.49 great price for what you get read more

This was previously Kyoto. They have re-done the inside a little and added some new carpeting. Most important is that it is now clean and the service has improved. The food is also very fresh and pretty similar to the previous menu Kyoto had. read more

Besides the stale fishy food and horrible decor, after three plates they give you the check and hover around your table so you'll leave. I'm not even kidding, we had one waiter literally sit in the booth behind us and take our plates as soon as we stood up. The staff is extremely pushy, and it's very awkward at times. They glare at you every time you walk back to your table with a plate. I don't know if they think you're taking too much food, but it's very unprofessional and uncomfortable. They also act very strange when you go to the sushi bar. It's almost like putting a dish in the sink when someone's doing dishes. You almost feel like you're stealing when you go here. Also, the bathrooms are atrocious. I wouldn't even called this a buffet, because they stop you after three plates. Go to Tokyo instead! read more

Was there today, $9.50 per person @ lunch including drink. High for Pburg. Food wasnt warm on buffet, sushi was blah. Won't be back, Kyoto lives on. Men's room was nasty as it used to be. Way too much MSG in the food... read more

first time coming here, and have to say we're quite pleased with how it came out. good food, though at night they run a little low as expected, but nice staff. the prices are on the higher side, but not too horrible. read more

ot food, nouce laydies servan drinks, and a cute fellaw behind the register most days. pip pip

NO JOKE THE WORST FOOD I HAVE EVER EATIN. The only reason I would ever recommend this restaurant is if you are a supermodel and don't want to have to gag yourself after you eat because this food is coming back up regardless. Save your insides and eat literally anywhere else. Spread the news to save a life read more

I think they are over priced and alot of the time you have to ask for them to fill something up which sometimes takes 15 minutes or more.not really impressed read more

This was very disappointing. They mess up even the easiest things (lo mien had way to much soy, chicken breadings were soggy, the sweet&sour was almost sticky sweet, even the pudding was gritty). My fiancé had every sushi on the bar, the only "meat" in any of them was pre-cooked imitation crab; he said they were almost all terrible. The only thing they seemed to do right were the ice cream, jello, and drinks. The bathrooms were gross, I didn't want to use them at all. The service was decent though, but we won't be eating here again. read more

just got back home already looking forward to going again! don't know what Joy L. was talking about but it was great for me since Joplin has become the arm-pit of the dinning world. real oriental tastes, not all sweet, just a great mix of flavors take the drive you wont be disappointed IMO lol read more