- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- Gulfgate Riverview / Pine Valley
- Chinese Restaurant in Gulf Freeway
- China Star
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Hours
Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMTuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
About China Star
China Star, located at 6888 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77087, USA (phone: (713) 847-8687 or +1 713-847-8687), is a Chinese restaurant that appears to operate primarily as a buffet. It is considered a good option for lunchtime, with customers noting a clean environment and good service.
One of the distinguishing features of China Star is the variety of food offered, especially considering its price point of $14.00, which is slightly higher than a nearby competitor mentioned in a review. However, this price seems to justify a broader selection of dishes. Some specific dishes mentioned include a special offering of Beef-tripe (featuring honeycomb, pocket, blanket/flat/smooth, and book/bible/leaf tripe) and a highly praised seashell salad.
However, not all dishes have received positive feedback. According to one review, the steak-pepper and chicken stir-fried were not well-prepared.
For those looking for a quick and affordable meal, China Star seems to offer a "go plate" option priced at $4.99 per pound. This was highlighted by an out-of-town visitor who was impressed by the helpfulness of the cashier, Mayra, in explaining this system and the prices. This customer also noted the availability of sushi at a very attractive price of $1 per piece.
The restaurant can get busy during lunch hours, but the service, particularly from the cashier mentioned, appears to be efficient and friendly. This suggests a focus on quick turnover and customer satisfaction.
Seafood enthusiasts might find it beneficial to dine in after 4 PM, as a customer was informed that there is a greater variety of seafood available at that time, including crawfish. This indicates a potential shift in offerings or an expansion of the seafood selection in the evening.
In summary, China Star on Gulf Fwy in Houston provides a Chinese buffet experience with a wide array of choices, including some unique dishes like beef tripe and a popular seashell salad. While some standard stir-fried dishes may not meet all expectations, the variety, price point for the buffet, and the availability of sushi and a "go plate" option make it an attractive choice for many, especially during lunchtime. The enhanced seafood selection in the evening is also a notable feature for seafood lovers.
China Star Location
6888 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77087, USA
Customer Reviews
This place is good for a lunchtime, The restaurant is clean and the service is good. They have more choices and various foods for the price of $14.00 compared to King Star $13.49. However their steak-pepper and chicken stirred fried are not well. It is special to have a Beef-tripe (honeycomb and pocket tripe, blanket/flat/smooth tripe, book/bible/leaf tripe) and the seashell salad is so great and nice.
I'm from out of town and was craving Chinese food so looked up Chinese restaurant near the hotel and thought I'd give this place a try instead of panda express down the street and I'm glad I did . Cashier Mayra was very helpful explaining how to go plates worked and the prices. $4.99 a lb is a deal ! Sushi only $1 a piece ,Went during lunch hour so it was kind of busy but was very impressed on how fast she was and very friendly with all the customers. Will be going back before leaving town but dining in instead since she said there's more seafood variety after 4 and I love crawfish
All food was cold and stale, employees were rude and had a very bad attitude towards people. I asked for an apple juice for my little one and was brought 30 min after we asked for drinks even after the adults drinks. The worst part is that there was a hair on the food. I left a picture of the fries( black, stale, and cold) Restrooms are in horrible conditions and when addressed with the manager (susana) didn't seem to care much.After showing the pictures she denied everything and was in denial of giving me corporates number.
I’m so upset about the food! A lot of it wasn’t good and mind it was me and my kids and my BF! Everyone complained about the food and what really was a turn off was my son got the crawfish and it looked nasty as if it was no good the meat was a grey color when we know crawfish is white!!! Also for what I paid I was fully of nothing but disappointment! Paid $98 for that crap!! NEVER AGAIN
The buffet location most frequently visited since other nice spots have closed and were ahead of their time (remember Fu-Kim on Fannin?). Best time to come is when they open; you view the staff loading the buffet trays, get seated at your desired location and enjoy the freshly prepared items. I've also enjoyed their food at different times- still good but more difficult to get a table where you want 😏. Photos show some of the selections offered - and they currently are serving delicious pineapple and watermelon fresh fruit during the dinner and weekend buffet times. Photos are from the lunch time opening - IHOP had a 40 minute wait, so we went to the buffet which opened at 11AM - a better option anyway 😅. Enjoy the photos!
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