Ordered a small fried rice and a small vegetable lo Mien. With two egg rolls. The prices were above average and the quality was very bad. The rice has nothing in it. No flavor and tasted stale. Very disappointing. Won't be visiting this place again.

This was my first time eating here. The black peppered chicken was really good. I can understand using plasticware for carryout, but should not be used when dining inside.

Small little gem in Bloomington Indiana. Had shredded spicy beef , egg drop soup, and egg rolls. All were spectacular for a good price. What made the dish stand out was their use of homemade chili paste. You can really taste the char and nuttiness of the toasted peppers. Best chilli paste I've had in years from a restaurant.

So we went here last night and got some dinner and it was very hard burnt and old. I don’t suggest anyone going there especially late at night because your food will be disgusting and we went up there to try to get in Reimbursement on it and the guy was very rude! The guy said we feed everybody the same. He didn’t care that I was sick to my stomach all night. He didn’t care that it was burnt. He was a careless man. I will never eat at this place again and I will never recommend it to my worst enemy, Just kidding, I would recommend it to my worst enemy

Positives: 🍽️ Variety of Options: The buffet boasts an extensive selection, including seafood dishes, crispy fried favorites, a fresh salad bar, and a delightful dessert spread. Perfect for groups with diverse cravings! 👨🍳 Friendly Service: The staff greeted us warmly, offered booth or table seating, and drinks were included with dinner—no extra charge. 🚗 Local Favorite: Despite the unassuming exterior, the packed parking lot speaks volumes! A go-to spot for Ellettsville residents, Bloomington visitors, and students nearby. ⏳ Leisurely Dining: No rush to finish—enjoy your meal at your own pace. Negatives: 🏚️ Exterior First Impressions: The outside looks dated and could use a refresh to match the bustling vibe inside. 💳 Credit Card Fee: The 3% surcharge for card payments feels outdated; consider building this into menu pricing instead. 🍲 Inconsistent Food Refills: Popular dishes (like certain seafood or fried items) sometimes ran out, requiring patience until small-batch refills arrived. ⚠️ Floor Safety: Spilled water near the buffet area was a slipping hazard—better cleanup vigilance is needed. 🐄 Missing Beef: No beef options on the dinner menu, which might disappoint fans of classics like Mongolian beef or pepper steak. Areas for Improvement: 1️⃣ Refill Strategy: Stock high-demand items more generously to avoid empty trays during peak hours. 2️⃣ Cleanliness Priority: Assign staff to monitor and clean spills promptly, especially in high-traffic zones. 3️⃣ Expand the Menu: Add a few beef dishes to balance the protein offerings. 4️⃣ Drop the Card Fee: Transparent pricing builds trust—absorb the fee into menu costs instead. Final Thoughts: China Star Buffet is a hidden gem in Ellettsville (near Bloomington) with its generous variety, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere. While it’s not perfect—exterior upkeep and occasional food gaps need work—it’s a solid choice in an area with limited dining options. Great for students, families, or anyone craving a casual, all-you-can-eat experience. We left satisfied and would return! Note for Readers: Don’t let the plain exterior fool you—this spot’s popularity with locals and visitors is well-earned!

A really nice place to eat, very clean and the staff are friendly and great about keeping your cups filled, me and my roommate love eating lunch here anytime we get the chance.

Omg the CRAB RANGOO is to die for. They put more filling in theirs that I’ve ever had!! I ordered those and shrimp fried rice. Yummy will become a regular🙋🏻‍♀️

I'd give this place a 10, if I could. The lady who took my order held the door open on the way out, also offered to take my food to the car(on crutches after a knee surgery). Got home and the food was still steaming hot, tasted really fresh to. Will be my new go to spot.

Their szechuan chicken does not look like a szechuan chicken

Ordered chicken fried rice and Crab Rangoon. Food was hot but bland. Young lady at counter was very sweet. I did not like that the bathrooms are so close to tables.

Food was awful. Cold and no flavor. Overcooked. Will never eat there again. Praying we don't get sick from what we did eat of it.

Heard way to many good things about this place, to be overly disappointed. The food bearly had any flavor. The chicken was undercooked and super rubbery. Would never eat here again, Sesame seed chicken was really gross. Took one bite and spit it out. The sweet and sour/pork sauce was really watered down, almost clear like vices thick and yummy.

Order food off Uber eats , food was still hot when we got it , but that's as far as it goes , food was so greasy like the fries were literally translucent they were soaked in so much oil, even the fried rice , all you could taste was grease. We asked for them to add an egg to the fried rice and they didn't . No tartar sauce for the scallops . Couldn't even get through any of the meals . Extremely disappointing. The first and last time we will ever order food here .

Good customer service but the food quality could be a lot better! They were good at one point. Twice I came to get the General Szo and it was hard, old and not at all worth eating it was last of money. I thought the first time was a bad batch when my finance didn’t agree with it. Second time I came and had to get my money back and the gentleman gave me no problem.

In my opinion, it's absolutely the best Chinese food around town. The staff is excellent, very polite and considerate. The atmosphere is always great. I highly recommend it.

Been ordering here at Pocono 1 since we moved to PA. It was always good until the last order. I ordered Eggplant with garlic sauce and when I went home they gave me broccoli with garlic sauce. When I called they put the blame on me and telling me that they don’t me me as customer. Totally horrendous treatment. Will never Ever go back. I recommend to not ever go order from Pocono 1. Food sucks and workers sucks!!

Got the fried rice, chicken and broccoli, and general tsos chicken. The fried rice looked good, but lacked flavor. The general tsos flavor was good, but the chicken wasn’t crispy, but chewy. The broccoli was well flavored. The chicken in the chicken and broccoli was lacking flavor. The staff member exchange was fine. She smiled and gave me an extra fork when I asked.

The rice tasted and smelled strongly of cigarette smoke!!! I don’t normally leave negative reviews, but I feel the need to this time. I ordered vegetable fried rice (along with other items; see picture) from here tonight, 9/21/24, and the rice tasted and smelled like straight cigarette smoke. It was absolutely disgusting. It was so strong and caused some of my other food to smell and taste like cigarettes as well. I ended up eating a couple pieces of chicken and throwing the rest away. My husband and I are both not smokers, so it had to be from an employee or something. I’m disappointed because I’ve eaten from here before and the food was okay.

To-go order... it was ready, spoons, forks, sauces, cookies... very well packed and the food was good... very nice lady at the front counter, helpful and clean attentive to detail

Thanks for the worst egg roll i have ever received. I get mistakes happen and things burn. But this should have never reached a customer. This was my go to Chinese food spot. Lost my business 🙃

We stayed at the Kalahari and went here to dine outside the resort and save some money. It seemed like mostly a take out place. They did however have a large booth and a table to dine at inside. The atmosphere was somewhat lacking but we didn't mind..They had a steady stream of people coming and going for takeout. They do not deliver. The food was all very delicious. It came out in a timely matter. We got the house fried rice, shrimp dumplings, sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken, coconut shrimp and two orders of crab rangoons and five sodas. It cost less than $70 for everything. I loved the house fried rice. Best I've had in awhile. The rangoons and coconut shrimp were really good aswell. Definitely recommend checking this place out. Not sure if the food was so good because we dined in or what.

I wouldnt realy plan to eat there. Food is great. Coconut shrimp was amazing. Egg Foo young was also good. Gravy was a bit thick but very flavorful. Steamed dumplings on point.

Not the best, not the worst. Def worth it if u are close by and dont wanna drive far. Everythings been ok except boneless spareribs. Maybe just a bad night but were not edible. I will keep going but prob never get boneless spareribs again. Staff is great!!!!

If your from NYC or North Jersey the food taste nothing from what your use too . 😢