The other day, my fiance and I decided to finally check out the little Chinese place that we kept forgetting existed. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but once you walk in the door it's a very nice place decorated with wood carvings behind glass. We were there for the lunch buffet, and I have to say that I was very impressed. While smaller than Dynasty Buffet at the mall, they have basically the same selection of food, and it all looked and tasted much fresher. They also have a much nicer sushi section. The only downsides that I could find with the place at all was that you can't put your own sauce on your hibachi plate (I like chili and garlic with my garlic sauce, and though I asked for it, I didn't get it) and the little fried donuts were thicker so they seemed closer to rolls than donuts... still tasty though. What we loved best was that it was so reasonably priced. The lunch price was around $6.75 a person, and the dinner buffet is only $10.25... much cheaper than the other buffet places around. I will definitely be back. read more

We go here pretty often. It's expensive for what they offer in my opinion but good food with a pretty good selection. The service is hit or miss. They refill the drinks decently. Really wish they had soft service ice cream though read more

I usually go for lunch. 8.95 for so much selection. Normally not a buffet guy because I don't eat much, but food always fresh and they do a good job keeping food bars tidy and stocked. read more

They used to be okay, but have been getting worse all the time. Food is always watery and soggy and disgusting. Now even the ice cream is watery and flavorless. read more

Average to slow service, the food on the buffet was good and prepared properly. The suishi was below average lacked flavor, do not recommend the mackerel it had a stong fish flavor. The dining room was clean as were the facilities. read more

Fortune Star - Chinese Near Me - Butler, Pennsylvania

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Poor service. Its a buffet. If I ask you NOT to take my soup. DON'T take my soup. And don't clear my colleague's ice cream while he's eating it. THEN dont stand by my table wondering why you didn't get a tip. DON'T complain in Chinese intentionally within earshot that you didn't get a tip. read more

Food is ok. Much of it seems rewarmed. Wait staff is very rude, with no real grasp of American etiquette read more

Over priced low quality food. Not surprised..I usually do not like buffets. But this was extremely disappointing.

We've been on many occasions. It's been a great experience each time. The food is goodIEs do recommend the "Wonderful Chicken". I also suggest the dessert bar. The staff is courteous and efficient. There is a large selection and the price is reasonable, read more

Considering this restaurant is quietly nestled between an Aldi's and a shoe store, Fortune Star doesn't particularly stand out. However, after walking inside, it's a little more impressive. It's spacious, nicely decorated, and features a wide variety of all-you-can-eat buffet selections. Lunch or weeknights are the best times to go, since weekends have higher rates. There's also a menu with lunch and dinner options if the buffet isn't your style. However, the buffet is what most people opt to order. I like to build my own plate at the hibachi bar, where I can have my food grilled and seasoned with the sauce of my choice. That seems to be the healthiest option. Sushi also is OK, although I usually stick to California rolls here. There are also a lot of deep fried and sugary options that are pretty typical of this sort of place, with many variations of chicken and breaded items. There are probably five or six rows of food for people to enjoy. I like the deep fried sugar buns as a sweet treat, too. :) Overall, it's good and reasonably priced. Any kind of dining out for two around $20 is a win in my book. read more

Friendly staff and very good variety for a Chinese buffet. Food is typically fresh and they have some creative options. The back left corner is fresh cooked food- on a hibachi. It's kinda hidden but worth the walk back. read more

Fortune Star - Chinese Near Me - Butler, Pennsylvania

Lots of food options on the buffet bar, slightly higher price and I can understand why due to the variety. Customer service is lacking. Drink refills, etc. read more

This buffet has always been a treat for us and we basically recommend it highly, but today was weird. I ordered a Pepsi. It was very very flat. We asked it be taken of check and it was and that's when it got weird. The waitress stopped back and took back the check, went away, and then brought it back - with the Pepsi added back! I went up front to pay. I explained to the owner that the Pepsi was flat and I'd like it taken back off. She replied loudly that they have absolutely no control of the Pepsi! It is out of their hands, so I should have to pay! What? You don't have enough carbonated water at the machine, even I know that. Well, I did not pay but she made it known this was a one time thing. So, beware that you may not like your $3 soda and the owner may not care. Overall, the food is awesome, although best to go when it is busy or the food can sit for a while on steam tables. The fresh stir fry is wonderful. Beware the out of control Pepsi! read more

GREAT BUFFET!!!!! Very large selection of great food. The waitress was very friendly, sushi was especially good, crab legs were filled regularly, and the bathrooms were clean. All for a good price. This was our first visit and we will be back Toni Greensburg read more

I only have 2 complaints...I paid for crab and it wasn't on the buffet! Second complaint...food poisoning! I've been on the throne since 9:30 its now almost midnight! Never against ! read more

Been here at least 6 times since moving to PA; have not yet been disappointed. The food is always delicious, the waitresses always on top of your drinks. Sushi bar and hibachi station are included in the price of the buffet. It's an unbelievable value for some amazing food and service. The dessert bar varies alot, sometimes far better than others, but at the minimum they always have real, good ice cream (as in giant tub flavors, not the ice milk crap you can usually get from a dispenser in a Chinese place). read more

This is the best Chinese Buffett In the area. We eat here a lot, food is best early afternoon but is really good always. The staff is usually very friendly and the manager/owner I believe is incredibly kind. Love this place! read more

Excellent meal all around. Tons of offerings, food was hot and fresh, with servers constantly bringing out new pans from kitchen. In addition, the restaurant was super clean. I will absolutely go back! read more

My stepdad is friends with the owner and the people are very friendly. I love all the food that they serve and all of the people that work there are kind and care about the service and how well they perform read more

We have eaten here several times and it is reasonably priced and the food is great! The sautéed green beans are the best! read more

Went here today with my family to get lunch only to leave extremely disappointed everything we tried tasted old and gross even the stuff str8 out of the hot holds on the buffet line was cold. Not one time were we asked how everything was. Will not be going back complete waste of 40.00 read more

This was a great find in small town America. The staff was friendly and made sure our drinks stayed filled. The good was very good and it was warm which is rare for a buffet anywhere in the country. I truly look forward to coming back here next time I am in the area. The shrimp was very good. read more

Food was good many selections but DONT pay with cash they keep your change. Thats why i will give 2 stars.

I'm sad to say that I don't enjoy this place. I'm a Chinese food connoisseur, and I just can't bring myself to go here anymore. They used to be incredible, but over the last several months they've gotten worse. Food is great, staff is RUDE. A restaraunt should have a good environment, with pleasant staff. This place does NOT! My parents, brother and his wife went here a while back.. brother and his wife told the staff they were not eating and just had water. They were charged for FOUR meals even though two of the four did not have a single plate!! OUTRAGEOUS!! And for that, my entire family is boycotting this restaraunt. :( read more

I'm not a huge fan of buffets but this one is decent. The food is good and they've been busy the few times I've been there so the food was fresh. Service is average but there's not much that they really need to do. They'll make any sushi roll that you ask for so that's great as well. All of this for a pretty good price! We will be back. read more

I love the food there me and my man go eat there a lot. And the service is superb! Clean, well lit, fast service , delicious food . read more

This ish is nooooo joke. I've gorged on this buffet a few times when I'm in town visiting my family, and it's absolute torture because there's just so much to choose from and it's all so delicious! Although there IS a salad bar, this is not the place to go if you're on a diet or remotely looking for healthy eats. But it's worth it, you can't beat the vast selection for the super low price. Only drawback? No booze. read more

This place surprised me in a good way. On the outside, it doesn't look much other than it tells you it's fortune star, but once you go in, they have good decor and it's pretty spacious. I like the variety of food they serve, and the food looks hot and fresh. Good price for all the food, too. This buffet, in my opinion, is better than the dynasty buffet at the clearview mall. read more

This is the best Chinese/Japanese/Tai/Italian/American buffet we have ever visited! They have over 200 items on their buffet tables, including 5 pots of hot soup, a dessert bar and an ice cream cooler with about 5 different tubs of ice cream. The decor is beautiful and the service is very good. The price is very reasonable: $6.85 for the lunch buffet and about $10.50 for the dinner buffet, both include beverage. We stopped on their opening day in Dec. and loved it so much we have been back about 10 times since then! It's a great family buffet because if your children don't like Chinese foods, they have pizza, macaroni and cheese, and other American goodies for them.. They have a Hibachi chef and a separate bar where you select the raw foods and he cooks it for you with the flavoring you want: soy, garlic, terriachi, etc. They also have a Sushi chef and bar where you can select what you wish. There is always a crowd in there and they have a separate area where our red hat group of 30 will meet for lunch, so it's good for larger groups if you want a unique place to meet for lunch. They charge a reduced rate for children: $1.50 for young ones and 50 cents per year as they are older. Our 8 year old grandson costs us $ 4.00 for his lunch and he loves the Hibachi meal with shrimp, steak and scallops in soy and garlic sauce. PS they give a 10% discount to senior citizens so be sure to ask! read more

One of the best places I have ever had Chinese food. Dinner menu it awesome with everything from sweet and spicy to steaks. Staff is alway on the money! read more

Great Chinese place it has many options and keeps getting better everytime my wife and I go. Buffet has alot of selection and keeps changing. The food is fresh and delicious. They also have american food which is also nice when you go to a buffet. Nice friendly environment can't go wrong. read more

I slobber on myself just thinking about this place! Go for lunch and make sure you take advantage of the hibachi offered. Sushi is tasty and usually fresh to to the amount of business. read more

Fortune star in Butler is 10 out of 10 Fortune star in the Natrona Heights Heights is 6 out of 10. Bottom line go to butler much better food

Great variety and pretty good quality food. Love the coconut shrimp and butter potatoes, as funny as that is to find at a Chinese buffet. However, I always leave a little pissed off because the hibachi chef seems to hate me for some reason that I can't figure out... -Confused read more

The food is great, the desserts could be better but I'm ok with that, I go there for the sushi, lo mein, chicken and broccoli, baked seafood, beef and pepper, general tso, cream cheese mussels, egg drop soup....I could go on and on! Staff is also friendly and attentive. Decently priced for eat in and take out. Just remember when carrying out, sushi goes in a separate container! read more

I'm sad to say that food quality has been slipping lately. Of the last 2 times that we've been back in 3 months, both times the sauces were more soupy than makes sense, and so the various General Tso's, Wonderful Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, Coconut Shrimp, etc. have been overly sweet, gloppy, mushy messes. They have maintained cleanliness, and the staff in generally friendly, but the kitchen is failing those efforts. I'll try it once more this summer... read more

I must say that this is the best Chinese food I have had and the service is awesome and with a smile! I had lunch there today for the first time and I will be back. The food is very, very good. This spot will be my Chinese spot in Overland Park! Go Fortune Star Buffet!!! read more

This place is dangerously delicious. Excellent! And if you want to stay on your diet, the hibachi with fresh meat and veggies is perfect! So much food for a great price. read more

Friendly staff and plenty of options on the buffet. The sushi is good and one of the reasons we like this place. Have never ordered from hibachi grill but selections look nice. read more

Been to chinese buffets and this one is high on my list.....great selection...great food.....very nice servers....fantastic price. The hot foods are always replenished and the sushi serves a wide variety always fresh. Crab legs Friday and Saturday at an unbelievable price. read more