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    2.8 (231 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Buffet is mediocre but does the job. Lots food options to select from the buffet. The service is quick.

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    Kelly K.

    A LOT of food at an affordable price! If you're interested in quantity (and not necessarily quality) this is the place for you. Huge buffet that includes a stir-fried section, noodles, sushi and sashimi, and dessert, there is something for everyone who likes Asian cuisine. Staff were helpful, though they were visibly overwhelmed with our large group and the usual busy Sunday crowd. I was skeptical about food hygiene, but everything seemed clean and (as far as I know!) nobody in our party got sick! My daughters can eat an endless amount of sushi, so I may take them and try it again.

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    Joe W.

    The Buffet was wonderful. It was one of the best I've ever had. And the cost was incredible. Very inexpensive for all I can eat. I recommend this restaurant to anybody that wants to fill their belly-up with a good food desserts. They even have sushi and pizza!!!!! 5 stars at A Very reasonable price!!!! Joe

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    Bob H.

    We went around 4 pm so the food was fresh and piled up. Selection was satisfactory. Service was acceptable. Everything you need for a buffet. Will definitely revisit.

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    10 years ago

    It is the best Chinese buffet that I tried in Houston so far the food always fresh and the service is great.

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    8 years ago

    Be careful about their dinner price, a 10-year-old kid, E Star Chinese Buffet charge an adult price for dinner. $13

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    13 years ago

    An ok chinese buffet, but lots of the food was generic or bland.

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    12 years ago

    Foods is fresh. Glass is always filled. Wide selection of good food.

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    9 years ago

    Pleasant, standard buffet items. Loved the cucumber salad and the mango! Scrumptious mango. Not messy very clean

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    9 years ago

    really good variety of food to choose from, one of the biggest buffets i seen in katy

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    9 years ago

    What a nice quaint place to eat. Fantastic service, wonderful food. Will definitely come back again! Clean restrooms and a friendly staff

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    12 years ago

    One of my favorite places to eat. Good sushi and good buffet with a lot of choices. It won't disappoint even the pickiest of eaters.

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    13 years ago

    It is just OK, not so good; not so bad. Some food is really good, but some are too old and salty.

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    Uncle Chin's Kitchen - Malaysian Curry Chicken

    Uncle Chin's Kitchen

    4.8(258 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I came to Uncle Chin's because we were craving Malaysian/Singaporean food. It was a far drive for…read moreme, but I think it was worth it. We came 30 minutes after it was opened for the day, and there were already a couple parties ahead of us. We were quickly seated, and we were told in advance there was only one cook in the kitchen (Uncle Chin himself!) and that it could be a while before we get our food. We did not mind the wait, and it actually took about 20 minutes from the time we placed our order to when we got our food, so the wait was not bad at all. We ordered their Malaysian Satay. Sadly, there was no beef or combo available, and they only had chicken, but it was delicious! We also had their Laksha and their stir fried noodles. We ate everything. It was perfectly seasoned, very flavorful. There were many proteins in each of our dishes. There was plenty of parking, and despite there being only one person running the front, things went pretty smoothly. The ambiance is great for a casual date night or a family gathering. I would definitely come here again even with the same constraints they had.

    We'd been meaning to try this place for a long time and finally got around to it. It's a small,…read morehole-in-the-wall mom and pop spot that feels really cozy, which I actually appreciated. It gives the place a very homey feel. The servers were all super friendly and attentive and the owner was also very kind and checked on us a few times. The food and drinks were all delicious, good portions, and prices were reasonable. Everything came out in a timely manner. The drinks took a little longer, but it wasn't a big deal. We also ordered a noodle dish that I forgot to take a picture of. One thing to note: I wouldn't recommend using the restroom if you can avoid it. My little one really had to go and it wasn't clean at all or well kept which was a bit of a downside especially with a kid. Overall, we had a great experience and I'm glad we finally tried it.

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    Uncle Chin's Kitchen - Front counter and bar area

    Front counter and bar area

    Uncle Chin's Kitchen - Malaysian Roti Telur (roti coated with eggs)

    Malaysian Roti Telur (roti coated with eggs)

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    Tiger Noodle House

    Tiger Noodle House

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Spicy yet addictive…read more Service and atmosphere: It's a good size restaurant located in the shopping area. The service was good. Polite and nice staff members. Food and drinks: This place has well designed menu that lets you easily choose from many different dishes. There is something for everyone here, from soups to shareable dishes, noodle options, and variety of meats. The spice levels are added for awareness. The food was very flavoursome, well seasoned and balanced. All foods had traditional flavours to them. You can choose flavoured green teas to accompany your meal. Pricing: $$ - definitely worth it for the taste, quality and quantity of food served.

    Having a gluten allergy, it can be tricky finding Asian food outside of Indian and Thai that I can…read moreeat. Enter Tiger Noodle House. We went for lunch, and WHAT A TREAT. Service was spot on, quick, and we got our food in what felt like maybe a few minutes. We started off with pork dumplings for the kiddo, which he INHALED in moments. For entrees, we split the orange chicken and the Spicy/Numbing Pot. The orange chicken was spot on. The sauce was sweet but not painfully sweet or thick/clumpy. Really nice orange flavor and tender chicken. So much fun eating it since it is gluten free! Our kiddo also devoured this dish! Mild - not spicy at all! The Spicy Numbing Pot, while a little oily/greasy on the bottom, was still delicious! I appreciated that it wasn't knock your socks off spicy - it had a solid kick, and so flavorful. I love eating dishes with Sichuan Pepper; it has a lot of flavor, and the tingling is so much fun. This dish was perfect with some rice, and it wasn't too heavy for the middle of the day. The prices were really reasonable, and there was enough food for leftovers which we ate later that night. Our only regret is not getting the duck appetizer, but we will be sure to get it next time. We can't wait to go back, and Tiger Noodle will happily be in regular rotation for our family! You can't go wrong!

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    Hong Kong Food Street - 香港食街 - 炸鸭架 好吃

    Hong Kong Food Street - 香港食街

    4.0(118 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    This place absolutely surpassed my expectations! It is very cozy and perfect for lunches and…read moredinners with friends or family. The employees are super nice and accommodating too! This place fills up super easily so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. I came here with a couple of cousins and we ordered: the salt & pepper seafood which you can choose from squid, cod, shrimp or combination so we got the combo but they were out of squid that day, stir fried eggplant with green beans, braised beef brisket, stir fried intestines, and 1/2 of a peking duck. This all comes with complimentary white rice and the duck comes with complimentary stir fried duck bones. Everything was so delicious and the food came out very fast! I would recommend this restaurant and definitely plan on coming back soon!

    It was a sad weekend here at HK. I absolutely loved the Chinatown location. The waitstaff was…read morefriendly there and very efficient. However when i entered into their Katy location, several workers saw us and ignored us, despite having only 2 small tables filled on a Friday night. We had called ahead and made reservations for a large table of 12 so they put us in a private room w 2 round tables. But we sat at the larger one. We got notice that 2 of our attendees couldn't make it so we let them know and they said that because of this we couldn't sit inside this room and we would have to move outside (but we'd all started drinking and ordering at this point) - I asked why? There were no other ppl here and we all got settled in. The head person came and said we have to pay extra to stay in this room, if we chose to. I didn't understand why- again it's Friday 7pm and they are empty! So we moved tables outside the room to main dining. They said they couldn't put out tables together and we have to sit next to each other.... Needles to say, it was annoying. We ordered food and it was very slow despite no customers. Portions are super small, lacked traditional tastes that the previous restaurant had and way more expensive. For 10 people we spent around $600. I don't mind paying as long as the food is good. It was very Americanized, small portions and w horrible service, it was disappointing to say the least. We won't be going again!

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    Hong Kong Food Street - 香港食街 - Private room

    Private room

    Hong Kong Food Street - 香港食街 - Lobsters cooked in ginger scallion sauce.

    Lobsters cooked in ginger scallion sauce.

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    Hunan Kitchen - Steamed whole fish with chopped red chili

    Hunan Kitchen

    4.2(108 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    hunan kitchen has been a staple for yearssss, truly my fav restaurant ever and hands down the best…read morechinese food i've had!! the interior has plenty of seating, making it great for both family dinners and group gatherings. the owners are a couple: a super friendly woman and the diligent chef. the service is always attentive and fast and the food comes out SOOO quickly. portions are also huuuge at consistently high quality. what really sets this place apart is the depth of flavor, the spice levels are just right. you taste the chili, sichuan peppercorn, and mala fragrances, along with that unmistakable wok hei!! nothing feels muted or overly aggressive. - one must-order is the hunan bbq fish (君山烤鱼). at just over $30, ITS SUCH A STEALLL for what you get: an entire seabass served in a massive chafing dish, surrounded by a medley of vegetables like cauliflower, potatoes, lotus root, and peppers. the fish is tender and flaky, not overly salty or spicy, but infused with a beautifully fragrant mala heat. it's perfect for celebratory meals or sharing with a big group - the sautéed preserved pork with dried smoked bamboo shoots (烟笋炒腊肉) is an absolute classic. the cured pork belly has an intense smokiness that hits you immediately, with alternating bites of rich fatty pieces and deeply savory lean cuts. the bamboo shoots add texture and soak up all that flavor - their poached sliced beef in hot chili oil (水煮牛肉) is another standout. the beef is incredibly succulent, swimming in a chili oil broth that's bursting with aroma without being overwhelming. this dish can often be too oily or salty elsewhere, but hunan kitchen nails the balance! - the sauteed diced chicken with chili pepper (辣子鸡) is my all time FAVVV and something i've loved since growing up. the chicken is perfectly crispy and crunchy while staying juicy on the inside. paired with dried chilies and peppercorns, the numbing spice slowly creeps in and builds as you eat. its ADDICTING in the most dangerous way, and i genuinely cannot stop eating it every time - the stir-fried diced chicken with green peppercorn (青花椒鸡丁) offers a slightly different flavor profile that i really love. the chicken is tender, and the green peppercorn brings a refreshing, citrusy, almost electric numbing sensation that feels lighter and brighter compared to red chilies. it's bold and a really fun contrast to some of the other dishes - for something non spicy, the seafood and japanese tofu (海鲜玉子豆腐) is PURE COMFORT FOOD for me. the tofu is lightly crisped on the outside but sooo silky inside, topped with soft fish fillets, huge shrimp, and a rich, glossy sauce packed with umami. i ascend every single time i eat it LOL overall, hunan kitchen is insanely worth it for the price. the portions are massive, the quality is consistently high, and for how authentic and flavorful the food is, it's honestly such a steal. you get way more than what you pay for, especially when ordering family style, and they even offer lunch specials, which makes it easy to come back often for a quick meal. it's such an underrated spot in katy and i wish more people talked about it :') this place deserves way more love!!

    Unique and delicious Chinese food! Always enjoy it! The diced chicken with chili pepper is a…read morefavorite! Dumplings amazing too!!

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    Hunan Kitchen
    Hunan Kitchen - Steamed Fish with Chopped Red Chili

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