It's fine for what it is. Don't expect a fine dining experience. I was a bit surprised by the pricing this time, which was $30 per person. I remember when they were much more affordable than their competitors, though a soda is now included in the price. The establishment is kept clean, but the food quality remains hit or miss. I usually stick to the crawfish and crab legs to get the most value. Just a heads-up: they can take a while to refill the crab legs, and they disappear quickly, so you have to be fast. The crab rangoons, pot stickers, and sushi are all perfectly fine. However, I would recommend avoiding the cakes and cookies as they tasted stale; that said, the egg tarts are phenomenal. I haven't tried the Mexican offerings, like the tacos or menudo, as they weren't very appealing visually. Overall, I would say give it try if you enjoy seafood. read more

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The price was too much for a buffet I feel. Three of us for over $88. That's too much almost 30$ a person for lunch. The food was alright. The broccoli beef was ice cold, the chow mien was slimy, the sushi was being made fresh that was good. Hot and sour soup tasted strange and the cake was very dry. Husband said the crawfish was tasty but I don't eat those so I'm taking his word on it. My daughter had the chow mien that they cook in front of you and that tasted good. They were cleaning out the pond thing they have while we were eating kinda grossed me out with the smell. It was a nice try I always say to try it at least one time so you know if it's gonna be that spot you visit regularly. People were kind and kept cleaning up which is very thoughtful. But the food being cold really threw me off. For the price I would rather not go again. read more

Came here late on Thanksgiving day, since it is a holiday and given the timing there wasn't a whole lot of people, and plenty of seating to go around. Upon walking in, I liked the koi pond/fountain, which I thought was really cool and actually had koi fish in it! As for the food, I understand it was late and a holiday, but I noticed some foods throughout the night were getting put together with similar foods, which made the presentation look messy. (Ex: the rolls of sushi were put redistributed to only a few display plates, mussels were switched to a much smaller tray and piled up versus neatly placed, etc.) As for the food itself, besides the spring roll was stale and the bun was dried out in some spots, it was good, and given it was late I might not have the most accurate experience of how the food tasted. (Might be better when it's busy and earlier in the day) Pricing was good $29 per person for cash and $30 on card. (tax, tip, and everything included) However, when we paid we didn't realize until mid eating and chatting with friends for paid themselves that they had charged us for $30 per person (there was 4 in our party) even though we paid with cash. Although it was only a dollar difference, it left a bad taste in my mouth, my friend agreed asked for the difference back. read more

A-Star Buffet - Mussel, scallop, green beans, veggie spring roll, custard bun, different rolls and nigiri (soysauce & wasabi), and seaweed salad - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

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Most overpriced disgusting food I ever had!!!! I would give it zero stars if I could actually -0 stars !! The food looked OK but once I tasted it, I left a whole plate. Barely touched on the table and walked out for 29 bucks. Save yourself the money the hassle and possibly getting sick. The food was gross. Do not eat here. read more

OVERPRICED! The food was so FLAVORLESS‼‼ Shortly after being seated we were kinda rushed to go. read more

It's been many years since I've been here and I found myself craving an Asian buffet for lunch. This one is like many others, pretty typical pan-asian fare with a smattering of things that seem out of place, like beef tacos. Nobody eats those. It was about $20 with a drink, which is pretty reasonable. No items really stood out as great, but there were definitely items to skip, like the beef ribs with minimal meat and no flavor, and the soups that somehow needed salt. I'll be back when I'm in the mood, but definitely won't rush to do so. read more

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Slept on buffet in fresno! Doesn't look like much from the outside but inside is clean and inviting. The staff is attentive and always cleaning. They have an excellent variety of food and pretty good quality as well. One of the more affordable dinner buffet spots as well. read more

MAKE SURE YOU PAY FIRST & THEN GO GET SEAT IT. FOR FIRST TIMER! We didn't know, and there was nobody at the front desk greeting us. It's was super packed on a Friday night evening. But there was a long line waiting to get seated. So we just went with the flow where the people were standing to get seat it. We finally got to the front line, and the lady asked us for our ticket. We told the lady that we're out of town and we didn't know that we had to pay first. Plus, there was nobody at the front desk and no sign (as we speak we turn to the front desk and nobody was there til a few minute we see a lady walking to the front desk) There was a line to pay. She could've taken us to the front line to pay. Instead, she say oh the line is short."" Ya could wait. My group we didn't want to make a fuss about it but we just thought that was very awful. They have a variety of food. It was packed. When they bring out a dish such as their steak, seafood, oyster, and crawfish. The moment they put down the food tray, people fight for them. So you have to literally wait near the food that you want til they bring it out. Otherwise, you won't get any at all. I even encounter in line waiting for the oyster to grab some. This person was standing on the side. When they bring out the oyster, they grab the Tong. So I was waiting to be my turn and omgosh all the people that was behind me they just didn't care anymore and grab it by their hand instead. I only got 2. That's was krazy rude. I think if it was an encounter with a different race, there would have been a problem already. They literally only have 1 waiter on the floor for 1 side. It's krazy on a Friday night. I'm not sure if it always packs like that every night. read more

This place has everything you want and more. The Mongolian bbq is super good because you choose what goes into it. The cook is really good at what he does The staff is helpful and very clean. My drinks were always full and they were very fast at cleaning tables for the next customer. The food was always full too. Lots to choose from and all cooked to perfection. read more

Paid for sea food or dinner. 1 hr in the crab legs was not refill. Everything else around it did. You think you pay to get something vs shrimp and other stuff. Very disappointed. So don't expect crab legs cause it Almost feels like they bring it out for when thy feel like it or curtain people only. read more

This was one of those last-minute decisions, and where to eat. And it actually turned out to be a pretty good decision as the food selection and variety. Here was very bountiful. There was a little bit of everything from Mongolian noodle style, to Sushi, to suites And savory. There are multiple rooms for dining a very populated restaurant. Per person if I recall it was around $25 $28 per adult and kids are around half of that price. And we went on a Sunday afternoon made about four visits up to the Buffay, so we definitely insured to get the moneys worth. I know it's nice to see Buffay locations open post Covid so we like to enjoy one every now and again. read more

A-Star Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

All you can eat (AYCE) buffet with a variety of foods. They have more seafood options on Saturdays and charge the dinner price of $26.99 which includes a drink, fountain sodas or tea. The lunch special is M-F for $19.99. They have a small sushi section, a chef who takes teppanyaki order, a variety of seafood and Asian dishes, plenty of desserts and appetizers, and basically plenty to choose from. Crab legs are very popular and the tray empties quickly but they are constantly restocking. We had fresh food throughput our time during weekend lunch hour. We started out taking small portions of things we like and went for seconds on good old favorites. Nice decor and a large dining room with attentive staff to fill up drinks or take way plates. A great way to Ty a variety of foods. Will definitely come back with the family. read more

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The food wasn't good at all barely tried the orange chicken made my stomach hurt and throw up. I got my money back only for the food not the drinks. The service was good but the food is no good. Fries were so dry and the chow mein wasn't good at all. read more

Rude workers, learn how to smile and serve people. The food should always be refreshed and filled but they take forever to put food out especially the oysters, you'll be left with stale hard leftovers. Not worth the money to pay overpriced. Bad customer service and bland food read more

Food was disgusting I threw up and couldn't give me a refund back saying if your here 30mins no refund. My kids are throwing up now!!!! Disgusting food it was cold and some was food was hard and sweets where old disgusting never again read more

SUPER this is my husband's favorite restaurant. They have so many choices of delicious foods of all kinds.

Great dinner experience. Delicious assortment of food and staff were very attentive. We truly recommend A-Star Buffet.

Rude workers Tables were not cleaned Had to ask several times for napkins forks and spoons read more

Although the service was good, some of their food was either a hit or a big miss. The good 4/5 Good selection of soft drinks, etc. Baked salmon was really good and on point seasoning. Rice crispy treats. Service was attentive. The Bad 3/5 Crinkle-cut fries were overcooked. Pork kalbi style was cold and dry. Teriyaki chicken was cold and dry. The ugly 2/5 Their fried rice had this off taste; it was horrible. The steak was fatty, dry, and tough. sushi selections Orange chicken had this off-putting, undercooked taste. Most of their food was not hot at all; it seems like they were sitting there for awhile. I advise you to eat your ramen noodles or frozen burritos at home; it's so much better. If you want to avoid the runs and a bad stomach ache, eat at your own risk. read more

Salmon sashimi. First I saw the Salmon sashimi in a pale and I pick some and it looks slimy so I smell it and it didn't smell fishy so I ate some, I came and ask for more hoping the cut some fresh one but the cook pull out from the freezer and place these frozen cut salmon pieces on to the same display dish.. yuck I almost threw up, I came home and was doing the runs .. beside the salmon all the dishes are cold , was not enjoyable. I give this place many chances but today is my last time coming here. It was dinner time when I was here. If you want a better experience going to lin's fusion. read more

A-Star Buffet - Frozen salmon sashimi - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Went on a Saturday at 1130. There was a lot of people however so many serving stations. It was not crowded went through all the typical Chinese buffet, seafood meats, noodles, vegetables, sushi, and then saw the chef grilling steaks. The steaks were incredible and then they had a noodle station where you could make your own concoction of noodles, vegetables meat, and he would fry them for you and they were incredible too. Saturday's buffet was $25 a person but well worth the price. Great service great people great food. Ambiance was good, not on top of each other, but some were pretty loud. read more

Nice location, delicious food! Lots of choices, staff very friendly. They also have a live bbq area so you can do your combinations. Highly recommended! read more

A-Star Buffet - a variety of food items - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Food variety was plentiful, the waitresses were polite and short, leaving you to have some privacy which is a major plus on my side. And its not like they werent around, they were always nearby if you did need their help. Its very beautiful inside too, clean and the fountain was the main attraction in my opinion. Definitely a place to visit despite the prices! read more

Feels like no ac is ever on. They dump new food onto old food. Definitely hardly any gluten-free options (which I knew about). Just didn't feel clean. Sticky floors. Rather not go back. Service was little to none. read more

The staff was kind, respectful, and attentive to their customers. Whenever plates were stale two or three high--they were prepared to collect them immediately. Depending on what cuisine you decide to get at the restaurant will determine taste, texture, and quality of the dish. I selected a variety of different dishes and tested it out. I found the seafood had a texture and taste similar to frozen products purchased at supermarkets. You know that texture salmon that seems to dry out and loses flavor compared to fresh ones? It seems you'll find that with some seafood dishes but not all of them. Nevertheless, we did have some dishes that seemed to be cooked well and cleaned well like the mussels and other shellfish. Overall, the cooking and the preparing of dishes was well-made along with the other dishes. I will admit that I didn't try the Mongolian barbecue, salad bar, and desserts because it was your standard offerings. Overall, the normal Chinese Buffet vibes of statues, classic artwork, and music gave me a nostalgic feeling. The reasoning for the rating of three out five was because the pricing per person. I paid for both of my parents and the pricing per person was close to Las Vegas high end buffets. read more

The food was great as they had a very wide variety of it compared to others. The place was clean and their service was great. Sure beats king buffet. read more

This place is terrible. They charge you for dinner but the food is left over from lunch. Nothing there is fresh. Every is all dried up. Very very disappointing never again will I go to that place. read more

We had dinner on July 24, 2022 Sunday. Honestly we were worried the food quality based on what we read the others reviews. After 1st round we would like to give 4.5 stars on food if we had chance to try oysters and crab legs. No crabs legs were served but oysters were gone with the wind once they were out. It was crazy seeing one person who got a plate full of oyster in one trip. Deep in my heart, A Stars has more food varieties for my taste buds. I will definitely go eat there again soon. Did I mention about the buffet price for 2 adults.... include 2 beverages total is $50 with some change. read more

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People in the Central Valley. No need to drive to Las Vegas for a true experience of a Chinese Buffet. My first impression was a little unfair, $17 and a few pennies for a single person. But quickly that feeling was overwhelming by the size and amount of eaters and all enjoying the Variety of Dishes to choose. This establishment is well run. The staff are friendly and there to help. Fresh food is constantly placed in their display counters. Soups, Sushi, meats, Vegetables and the pig feet as well as the chicken feet was a treat. Worth the entrance fee. Bathrooms are clean and even hot water for rinsing A must Visit read more

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food is disgusting now never coming back here it's getting too expensive always have stomach problems the day after

Most disgusting tasting food I had in my life. I'm not that young, but I truly mean that. So yes, it was an interesting place. I spent $60 for 2 including tip and after trying it out, I wouldn't eat there for free if I were homeless and lived in the street. I was shocked when I saw Cheetos and Popcorn as one of their servings. First for everything I guess. How they stay open only leads me to the conclusion that this place operates as a front for some organization like the mob. read more

Save your money and go to Lins Fusion. This buffet is a joke. LOCATION: In the FREAKING ghetto. We noticed homeless people sleeping around the shopping area. We had an encounter with a lady screaming and crying to herself. FOOD: Mediocre. Nothing special. Some of the food was cold. A lot of the food were in the wrong spot. For example, we were looking for french fries, and we found the spot labeled "french fries," but there was actually fish sticks in that spot. PRICE: Gawd daaam, hella expensive. We came in at 1135 hours and they charged us dinner prices! This is the last time I will be eating here and you bet I will be singing like a bird how god awful this buffet is. read more

A-Star Buffet - Seriously, dinner prices? - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

I dunno it's hit and miss when you go in when it's busy the food is nice and hot. Go in when it's not to busy the food seems dried out and warm like it's been sitting. Some people say it's the same owners of a buffet that was popular in a different area of town that closed to remodeling and never reopened. But the food doesn't seem the same so I'm not to sure if that's true. Will definitely be back and give another review. read more

If I could give 0 starts I would. The staff is horrible no customer service skills what so ever. I was charged 6.99 for my 11 month old daughter while my 6 year old paid 8.99 and my 3 year old 4.99. The food is disgusting no flavor what so ever I will not come back I have been coming here for years and it just keeps going down hill with the horrible staff and the bad food. read more

A-Star Buffet - a receipt for a meal - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Never eat the oranges here they are certainly disgusting cause there was a bug that was still alive in it don't recommend it read more

A-Star Buffet - Don't recommend the fruit here cause there was a bug in it but all the other foods hopefully didnt - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

The food isn't good like before anymore. We used to go like once a month. Like everything else the price has gone up but the quality has gone down. It's sad because this was our favorite buffet. Now we don't know where to go. read more

I came here with friends about a month ago during our trip to Fresno for an event. Having never been to Fresno, we began looking for places to go for dinner. We call A-Star to ask for their price per person, and right off the bat, we were greeted by a very friendly gentleman on the other side of the phone. As we began to joke around with him a bit over the phone, he did the same and had us laughing a ton. He reeled us in. Upon arrival, we see him at the counter with a big smile on his face. It's already late and they were about to close in an hour or so. Rather than try to discourage us from dining, he welcomed us to the restaurant as if he were welcoming us into his home. Big shout out to Aaron! He is an example of the many types of people we need more of in the world. The overall cleanliness of the restaurant was decent. As mentioned above, it was close to closing time and things can get hectic when it comes to clearing down from the workers' point of view. I will say that the staff was very quick to clean any spillage on the counters, and did not let any plates accumulate and form plate towers on any of their guests' tables. Roughly $25 per person, which is what I would usually pay for buffet back home. A-Star is definitely your average Asian style buffet with several authentic dishes. Mostly Asian cuisine with a few American options seen here & there. The latter coming in handy if you have kids and are still picky - we've all been there haha. All of my plates looked like the world - I just had to get a little bit of almost everything. There was even ice cream available too. No, not your typical soft serve machine like you're used to seeing in a buffet style setting. This was the real deal, scooped ice cream. Overall, it was a good experience dining here at A-Star. Surely an establishment favored by locals. Despite many other restaurants in Fresno, I would give this place another visit should I ever be in the area again. However, I would come earlier in the day or evening to see how the environment compares to the time of this visit. A big thank you to the friendly crew for the great meal and great service. read more

I really thought that this buffet was going to be good but it literally tasted like trash. The food was cold, tasted like plastic, the plates and utensils were dirty, and the service sucks. The price is way too expensive especially because they count 10 y/o and over as an adult. And the adult price is around $30. And a worker came up to me and said my but was big. I would never come here ever again, even if the food was free. This place is trash and I do not recommend it. read more

First time here not worth the $26 best go to other place like lins fusion all the food was just old and had been out for awhile. Tasteless old hard stale food is nasty they take forever just to refill food. read more

My family and I came here for a very late dinner as a result of being delayed from our Lake Tahoe trip, which was arranged by a tour guide and travel agency. I'm giving this restaurant two stars because my family and I were starving that night, and any food looked inviting at the moment. The food quality is similar to food from a fast food Asian restaurant. Some of the items under the heat lamps were cold, mushy, and definitely not at its prime when we arrived. Would I come here again? Probably not, especially given the price point. The entry fee is about $20 per person, and for the quality of food served, it is definitely not worth it. read more