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    China Star

    3.5 (76 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHINA STAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The lunch special menu
    Wallace W.

    I came to China Star for the first time in years today, drawn in by a sign advertising Hibachi posted in the lawn in front of the reataurant's parking area. Curious to see what that meant, I entered the restaurant at lunch time and was quickly seated. I found that the hibachi was one of the menu options, featuring a Japanese style cuisine at a higher price point than the traditional American style Chinese food which dominates the menu. I decided to try one of the lunch specials and chose the twice cooked pork along with jasmine tea to drink. The meal started with a bowl of soup for which I chose hot and sour. For me, it wasn't spicy enough and could have used a little more kick. But the flavor was pretty good. Also, it came with some deep fried strips of dough with a sweet red dipping sauce as a starter. Those weren't super tasty, kinda oily and not too appetizing. The main course was served with ham fried rice and as a side, I chose the silver chicken over the egg roll. The twice cooked pork was flavorful and had some nice fresh veggies in it including snow peas, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, carrots and zucchini. Pretty healthy for a quick lunch, especially at the same price one might pay for fast food. Overall I was quite content with my meal and consider it as having been a good value. I guess I'll put China Star back on my list for a place to go for a satisfying lunch in Bountiful.

    Birthday gong!
    Nettifer W.

    The service is amazing. The owners are so sweet and kind. I love supporting this local restaurant! They are a great addition to our community! Not to mention The food is delicious and fresh. It is a lot of food! Yummy egg drop soup, the salad with the yum yum sauce! The fried rice was amazing and so were the sautéed veggies. I got the shrimp and it was delicious! Cooked to perfection! I loved watching the chef James cook everything. He puts on a great show and so fun!! We had lots of laughs and loved all the fire! Love this place and of course we will go back!

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    Diego V.

    This places is a hidden gem, I love it, their food is well done prepare and delicious, all the appetizers are incredible, their favor is super good if we compare to other Chinese places I live in Provo but every time I am around this place or even few miles away, I go there to eat Sadly because of COVID, they just have to go order. They still give you a good amount of food, really worth the money you spend here

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    2 months ago

    Some of the best Chinese food we had in a very long time. Hot and sour soup the best ever!

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    10 months ago

    Have been coming here for a while now and the food has been good every time. The staff are super friendly as well.

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    The food was good, the service was fast and friendly and the price was good. I recommend.

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    Pretty good food here. Nice to have some options in bountiful. Good customer service.

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    Have come back twice for the food. Excellent. Charged me the correct price both times. Must have been a server mistake. Delicious.

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    4 years ago

    Great lunch specials. Very impressive menu with many delicious options. Tasty entrees.

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    Do not use the online ordering , and if the food never gets there they'll Blame you and say it's already been delivered , wow

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