Food here is really good! The staff were really nice and welcoming (like always) often passed by to ask for refills and genuinely everytime we come here we're greeted nicely! The restaurant also gives a nice atmosphere.. the way it's organized is amazing and just makes you feel comfortable especially in the booths! Honestly very good! Went from hating it to loving it! also.. Somme of the pics I've seen on yelp are just about like simple fast food stuff like fries.. like..? Get the real food not just fries! read more

Forgot to take pictures but everything was wonderful! Unlimited crab legs, great sweet tea, and not crowded at all. Great prices and service! read more

Food is cheap and tasteless and the facility isn't that clean. Not worth the price. ....

SKIP THIS BUFFET! I've given this place multiple chances, and every visit has been consistently disappointing. The food quality is honestly concerning. The crawfish were small, overly brown, and had a squishy texture that didn't feel fresh at all. Most of the food on the buffet was cold, including the chicken, which tasted like it had been sitting out far too long and had a strange texture. The chow mein, which is usually my go-to, was overcooked and chewy. The broccoli dish was covered in an extremely salty brown sauce, and the crab was undercooked and stuck to the shell. Nothing tasted fresh or properly prepared. We tried to politely bring this up, but the response from staff, possibly the manager, was dismissive and rude. Instead of addressing the issue, we were basically told there's no guarantee we'd like the food. That completely misses the point this wasn't about preference, it was about poor quality. We spent around $30-40 and left feeling like it was a total waste. We actually ended up leaving and going somewhere else to buy another dinner. Unfortunately, I would not recommend Ye Star Chinese Buffet. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Food was same in other places for buffet food. Crew service was very nice and friendly! Clean and neat but got hot not sure why. read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - Sushi rolls and shrimp sushi. - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

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Today is a somber day in the realm of culinary experiences. As I share my thoughts, I can't help but feel a sense of disappointment lingering within me. The service experience leaves much to be desired; while I initially attributed it to a potential language barrier, it seems there may be other underlying factors at play. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with minimal interaction and had to prompt staff for drink refills. My review predominantly centers on the food aspect and its quality. I must highlight that a significant portion of the menu comprises fried dishes, with a smaller percentage allocated to noodles, fruits, and seafood. The diversity of options, particularly in Asian and Chinese cuisine, seems lacking for a Chinese buffet. It appears that many of the fried items are cooked together or in the same oil, resulting in a uniform taste across dishes. Regrettably, much of the food lacks seasoning and distinctive flavors. Allow me to offer some constructive suggestions that could elevate the restaurant's appeal. First, focusing on quality over quantity by refining the selection of dishes could greatly enhance the dining experience. Additionally, with the growing popularity of veganism, catering to this demographic with more diverse options would be advantageous. Implementing these changes alongside improvements in seasoning, communication, and the incorporation of additional cuisines from your culture could lead to significant improvements. I must commend the cleanliness of the environment and the tidiness of the tables, which provide a promising foundation. However, there remains much room for improvement to fully realize the restaurant's potential. While I currently hesitate to recommend this establishment, I remain hopeful that positive adjustments will be made, prompting me to reconsider my stance in the future. read more

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Came here and asked if I could see their food options at their buffet. The young woman at the front allowed me to go in and look. As I came back out towards the front to ask for a takeout menu, an older woman worker approached me and pointed her fingers at me and accused me of being from another restaurant like I was spying on their establishment for competition or something. Yeahhhh, what a trash place to go if you're gonna treat people like this. I was looking for a place for my family and I can eat, but no thanks now. read more

It was OOK. The food wasn't that great, lowkey reminded me of dining hall food. What bothered me was that the food wasn't hot or warm it was room temp and I'm scared of getting food poisoning The sushi rolls were comically small and didn't even look appetizing. (They look bigger in the pic but I promiceeee it was smaller) The price is justified just because there is SO MUCH food u can get and there was also a lot of sea food. Honestly I wouldn't go there again read more

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Service was not bad. The food was extremely cold and not fresh. Maybe I caught them at a bad time but the food was atrocious. Maybe it was good 4 hrs ago but after being left out for forever it all tasted like sand. Would not recommend read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - me after being severely dissatisfied - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

me and my girlfriend love this place!! the food is always hot and fresh and there's nice moody lighting. it's always a cozy experience and the service is always good :) def my favorite buffet since moving to bcs and having to leave my beloved location in fort worth read more

Hello peeple!!‍. I am here to review my experience in this restaurant, as I go on a star will be added. 1. The food was okay, I still think the H-E-B Chinese food is better. 2. They got McDonald's chicken nuggets Overall the place is alright for last minute resort. read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - McDonald's chicken nuggets, would definitely eat all of them. Pd. Give it to your kids they will love it. - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

My parents like to drag me to buffets when I'm visiting them. I'm normally not a fan of buffets, but this place truly exceeded my expectations. The food was fresh and flavorful, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. From classic favorites to unique options - the crab legs and fried shrimp were my favorite. What impressed me even more was the service. The staff was incredibly attentive, clearing plates quickly and ensuring drinks were always refilled without having to ask. The value for the price is unbeatable. read more

9 years ago I gave this restaurant 4 stars, today I had to lower because the prices are now outrageous,, almost 21.00 per person including drink. I can't justify 4 stars when the food is the same,,,,not bad,,,just the same . Better off eating at Panda Express. read more

Can't speak on the food because I did not eat. HOWEVER, they sell fake pokemon cards. 2 stars only because I was excited for a couple of seconds before I realized they were fake. read more

The sushi was actually pretty good! Much like H-E-B sushi. Their lo-mein was amazing! We loved their spicy & hot chicken as well. We ended off our lunch w/ ice cream. There's even an ice cream cone, though only 3 flavors. Definitely recommend! read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - Oranges, oreo cake, hot & spicy chicken, and fried banana :) - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

Food is great service was amazing and the where very helpful very attentive to my needs

Zero if l could . Be prepared to tip of she wont give you your food. She forces you to tip . You definitely have to watch your bank account because she will add on extra money to your paper. Shes definitely rude . Would never come back . read more

Before coming to eat, here I read a review that said, an employee put their hands on a child and I thought "that's crazy, there's no way that actually happened". And then it happened to my child!!! As we were eating she dropped her ice cream and started crying because she's two. It happens. An employee walked over to her, started to sush her and then PUT HER HANDS on my child and told her to be quiet. When I went to the manager to pay I informed her of what happened and she didn't have a response except to say "cash or card". After paying, she said, "I will say something to them." Clearly, there will be no repercussions for putting their hands on the second child within a six month period. It is absolutely unacceptable that this happened. Reports will be made to the proper authorities. Will not be back. read more

First time visiting, will likely dine again. Do Order: Buffet- Chinese food Avoid: Buffet- Sushi An affordable buffet experience with amazing service. With all of their gorging options, it's difficult to leave unsatisfied from Ye-Star. As the name may suggest, the Chinese food was by far the buffet highlight. Many styles of chicken, shrimp, and beef are offered; along with choices of rices, noodles, soups, and salads! Our favorites included: Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Honey Chicken, Fried Dumplings, General Tso 's Chicken, Lo Mein Noodles, and Crab Rangoons. However, both the sushi and dessert buffet quality needs improvement. Dry rice, warm raw fish, and bland desserts... just avoid these calories. The tables were clean, the buffet line was clean, and the restrooms were clean. The staff was very happy, attentive, and politely conversational. Overall the management team has created an enjoyable atmosphere for large and small groups. read more

Always great food! The staff is kind and friendly. They refill drinks quickly. The atmosphere is relaxed. Families are always welcome!

If only I could give it a negative star, the old lady smack my 4yr old hands because she was going to pick a toy, I should have smacked her back, or called the cops, and sue the restaurant for assault to a child, and then she still has the audacity to ask for a tip, she is lucky I even paid for the meal... tacky tacky tacky with the market they decided to put in the restaurant... read more

Great selection!! Fast service. The setting is really nice. Lo Mein Noodles are yummy read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - a view of the outside of the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

The food was fine, but this place sells fake pokemon card packs up at the front. They look legitimately real but the first card in the pack is facing the wrong direction, there are no online code cards, and the cards themselves do not have the correct thickness of a real card. The backing's color is also off by a bit when you compare it to a real card. I got suspicious after realizing I probably shouldn't have pulled two holo Charizard V cards back to back in the exact same pack. Real card collectors beware!! The food is fine but it's a bit deceiving to be selling these card knock-offs. I'm sure they got the knock-offs for cheap from China because they were selling them for $2 read more

The selections unbelievable! You will eat your heart out with so many varieties from Sushi, wide salad bar and the main food menu! Seafood foods are awesome from shrimps, crawfish, clams, crabs and seaweeds. If your children prefer pizza, they will enjoy the pizza and ice cream corners! For sure, I will be back! read more

Food wasn't that good,bad service ,and were very rude,was dirty, and just didn't have a good feel to it

It was very clean, well organized and surprisingly busy but not too crazy. My two boys liked everything on the line.

They charge 100$ for 4 kids. The food was not seasoned or clean. The restroom had poop all over it.

Well I decided against my better judgement to give Ye Star another shot. That was just a really bad idea. I went my father just a couple of days ago. Not much has changed the food was really bland - almost no flavor at all. As far as getting your drink refilled, you'd have better chances of getting your refill if your glass was pictured on the side of a milk carton. The one thing that was different was that you have to wear these god-awful gloves. Now I won't go into whether you should or not but I will comment on what I observed while I was there. Customers would put on the gloves and go get their choices from the buffet. Upon returning to their table they would put the glove in their mouth and use their teeth to remove the glove. Then to make subsequent trips they would put the same gloves on again. People are funny. read more

Went to Ye Star and personally thought the selection for non-seafood eaters could have been more varied for the $13.99 price tag. I paid $17 (with a drink) to eat two cups of soup and some fried honey chicken with rice...not a very good value, in my honest opinion. We were given plastic gloves to wear when we entered the restaurant, but then had to recycle the same ones for every trip to the buffet line. Service was not the best, but there are not many Chinese food selections in the area since China King closed. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

This was our favorite place and we will never eat here again!! Went for lunch buffet today and I said my daughter is 9 so she is only 5.99 right? She didn't believe us and pointed at the adult lady behind us and said, what are you 8? I said that is not funny! Considering my daughter has a genetic condition that causes her to be to tall and you just just tried to humiliate us infront of everyone and we turned around and walked out.My daughter has autism and a genetic condition that causes over growth. She is taller than me and I am 5'6. So i must say to this lady and anyone like her Unless you you are absolutely sure that you know everything then keep your stinkin mouth shut!! read more

Absolutely horrible service and the staff was extremely rude , on top of that most of the food thank I received from the buffet was either cold or tasted like it had been on the buffet since yesterday ! read more

The lunch buffet is $11.99 per person, so very affordable! The sushi tasted fresh and the have a large seafood selection as well. Their selection of other non-seafood based Asian dishes was very limited with mostly deep fried selections. The only two non-deep fried/ battered non-seafood choices were beef with broccoli and beef with onions. Their wonton soup was the best I have ever had at a Chinese buffet, so that was a plus in their favor! The service was good and they kept our drinks full. Overall, it was an average Chinese buffet, and only the wonton soup and sushi really stood out compared to other Chinese buffets. read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - Storefront - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

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I won't be eating there again I ate there on Wednesday and I've been home for two days with food poisoning

Very modern and overall clean restaurant. Buffet selection is decent, but not as large as some of the others we have in town that are cheaper per person. Staff is great for the most part, but could be a little more attentive, considering they are only refilling drinks. Overall good choice if you are looking for somewhere to eat in Aggieland. read more

Ye Star Chinese Buffet - Chinese Near Me - College Station, Texas

Best Chinese buffet I have had so far in the BCS area. Special mention: fried dumplings and sushi. Service was good too. read more

This restaurant is very clean but the food is not the best. I highly respect the place but the food is a little bit bad.

Very friendly! My only complaint that was the food was cold. They have cheap alcohol and many types of sushi. My boyfriend told me the fish was a little over cooked. All else was great. read more

It's okay. it's okay food. It's not great. It's not horrible. It's...okay. Several of the dishes were cold, because I don't think they had their warmers on early enough to heat the food for the lunch rush. I also found the crab rangoon to taste...off. Like some ingredient in it had gone bad. On the other hand the green beans were great, and I liked the egg rolls and egg-drop soup. I think they're just trying to do a little too much at once. If they dialed it back a bit, and focused on making the good dishes great (and keeping them hot), it'd be better. It is, however, better than China King, making it currently the best Chinese buffet in town. And, I echo some of the other reviews that note -- you do get a discount here for a 5-star review, sooo.... Take those with a grain of salt. read more

There is a good variety of food options here. The staff is also very nice. But the main problem with this place is that the food here is not fresh. Most of the fried foods were soggy and stale. The sushi bar was disappointing. Sashimi was very thinly sliced and had a very fishy flavor. Many of the food items were also overly sweet like the crab rangoons and the chow mein. If the food was fresher, this place could really great. Overall, I do not think I will be back. read more

I driven 40 miles, just want to eat steamed crabs, there was only the crab legs at 8:20pm on Friday. Susi was not good. It was very disappointed. By the way, Owner should consider to change the water filters soon. Bad taste everything. 周五晚上8点多来的，蒸螃蟹没有。炸螃蟹掰了没肉啊。 Susi 只有剩的，豆皮类、鳗鱼类没有。蒙古肉有些酸。吃吃含油高的炒米饭。老板考虑换净水器滤芯了，喝着有味儿。看我是老中，总是要把我引到进门皮椅，已经好几次了，这次一人来还是。我很少评论，这几次很失望。菜里有味精口干。 This is an American Chinese food restaurant. there is not a dish that is real Chinese meal. I don't know why they gave 5 starts to recommend the Chinese meals in here. Friday night price was $15 included tax+25%tip read more