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    Ye Star Chinese Buffet

    3.1 (150 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    YE STAR CHINESE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Devin S.

    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.

    Seafood

    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

    me after being severely dissatisfied

    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

    McDonald's chicken nuggets, would definitely eat all of them.   Pd. Give it to your kids they will love it.
    Diego C.

    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.

    Oranges, oreo cake, hot & spicy chicken, and fried banana :)

    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!

    a view of the outside of the restaurant

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

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

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

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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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

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    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.

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    Ask the Community - Ye Star Chinese Buffet

    When does it open back up from the Covid 19 closure?

    What is carry out price?

    See price at http://www.yestarchinesebuffet.com

    Does any one know the price for kids? The ranges are from 13 to 2..

    I believe the children price is to age 9 (sorry dont remember the exact price but I think its half price of the adult) and age 3 & under is free.

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    Review Highlights - Ye Star Chinese Buffet

    The wide selection of seafood is so fresh you can practically taste the sea in it, and the sushi and sashimi are fantastic.

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