Asian Star China Buffet

Asian Star China Buffet is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys classic Asian cuisine and does not mind a buffet setting. The food is consistently delicious, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from, although the menu is pretty statis and does not change that often. The quality and flavor are always top-notch, making it a reliable go-to spot for a great meal. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, which adds to the overall dining experience. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. One thing that really stands out is how well they manage the buffet line. There’s usually someone on the floor keeping an eye on things and radioing back to the kitchen when items need to be refilled. Because of that, the food stays fresh, fully stocked, and up-to-date throughout your visit. Overall, Asian Star China Buffet delivers excellent food, great service, and a pleasant atmosphere. It’s one of the better buffets in the area and worth returning to again and again.

Best Chinese buffet in the area. It comes with all the usual suspects you expect but where it’s different is everything is constantly monitored and replenished in a timely manner.

I had to update my rating and review from last year. We went here again today. This location is definitely the best. I was thoroughly impressed with this buffet. The chicken, noodles, spinach, fish, and other dishes were great! My six year old daughter also liked this food. It's often hard finding a dish she likes. She enjoyed shrimp, fish, chicken, and macaroni and cheese.

Took myself and son for lunch as they just opened, food selection awesome, hot, and tasty. Alot to chose from, and found my favorites there as well. Never had to ask for refill the waitress was on point. Definitely will return.

Food was well stocked for how busy they were today. This is my favorite Chinese place in the Columbus area. The glass etchings between the sections are a great addition to the atmosphere.

It is ok, the selection was not too impressive. Especially Sushi was only two kinds. Many of the food items left something to be desired. For example, the yummy looking cheesecake was still frozen (and not really cheesecake). On weekends, you can do better for the money.

Food is great. Replaced as needed. They don't always wait for it to be cold hard or empty trays before they switch like other buffets. Unlike other buffets, Asian Star's food that's supposed to be crispy is actually crispy and not soggy breading floating in sauce. I've been coming here for 25 years or more. I've been to several other buffets. No other local buffet compares.

While not as good as a places that serve individual dishes, for a buffet it is absolutely wonderful. All of the dishes I tried were very flavorful. Service was very consistent and checked in frequently. A nice dimly lighted atmosphere with everything kept clean and most importantly warm. Will return.

Just basic Asian buffet food. Not bad, good in a pinch, nothing that's a wow............,.......

Three stars is being generous. Let's be honest though, it's a Chinese buffet on Hamilton Road. You know exactly what you're getting when you pick this place. It was acceptable. I'd advise against the hot and sour soup... waaaaay too much white pepper, like, inedible. I'm sure you'll find a few things that are good a just go back for more like I did, the teriyaki chicken was decent, for example. I pretty much ate that.

This was a good Chinese buffet. Not as many food choices as the one we usually go to on the other side of the city. Service was good but they never refilled our waters. I would go back if I was in the area again.

Love it here. Idc what anyone says. It. SMACKS. I myself haven't been here in.. probably well over a decade? But. We came on a Wednesday. And it DID NOT disappoint. Long time fan. And that won't change. Job well done. Can't beat 15.99 all you can eat. (The cost of a large pizza)

Surprisingly while I was on a work trip in Columbus, I was craving Chinese food and since COVID, I haven't been to a buffet, so I decided what the heck. Let's give this place a try. I must say, ABSOLUTELY stop by! First of all, just observing all the customers eat inside, it was just a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. The staff were pretty attentive to refilling sodas and providing utensils and napkins. The buffet itself was pretty much two bars of hot food, a salad bar, cold bar, and desserts. To me, a legit Chinese restaurant has salted prawns and these prawns were huge! I probably ate 20 prawns during dinner service. It was so good! I also loved the chow mein with the various broccoli and meats dishes. The egg rolls were amazing with the hot and sour soup. Literally not one dish was off. Highly recommend visiting, it's not luxurious, but it definitely hits the spot and makes you feel right at home.

Filthy and dirty the place smelled like dirty dishes that someone use as an ashtray for a couple of days the staff was very rude me being handicapped I was looked at as a bother or being in the way, but when I go out, I don't ask for a special accommodations just be able to navigate the space safely I didn't see any, but it smelled like cockroaches

A place needs a good cleaning. The carpet looks terrible. Our table was not clean. The food was at the lower spectrum. Every chicken dish that I tried was way overcooked to the point. Some of it was so hard you couldn't bite it. We will not be back to this restaurant.

Super clean. Great fresh food. Service was very quick and polite. I just wish they had more Chinese options. but overall five out of five for me.

We haven't visited Asian Star in over a decade. We've always been reluctant to return because of its history. But we finally agreed to go for lunch on a Friday, and I must admit they blew me away. The carpets and tables were clean. The service was excellent, and the food was also rather delicious. They also replenished the food efficiently. We'll definitely be back.

After eating here, I became sick with diarrhea that lasted for days. It's not a safe place to eat. Additionally the food is lukewarm and not good.

I'm sure they try to make the most of a bad situation, but the interior of Asian Star reminds me of a musky, smelly basement. The temperature is at least comfortable. I had no problems at all with the service - very good on most respects. As for the buffet, the appetizer bar is the star of the show. The mains are okay, but the doughnuts, egg rolls, wontons, tempura shrimp, and fried dumplings were amazing. I didn't even have room for dessert I ate so many! I highly recommend if you're just looking for something to eat but if the environment matters, best head somewhere else.

Has fresh and amazing food to fill up your tummy specially after a long drive. The service is absolutely fantastic! Will always stop when I'm in the area.

I'm not local and I have been here only once. It was for lunch on a Sunday so traffic was moderate to high. The buffet was well-stocked and the food was very good; a full range of Asian options(including sushi rolls) and an offering of standard American fare like cheese pizza, Mac n cheese, fries etc. There was a good fruit and veggie and salad area. Desserts were very nice too! There was a sign on a couple of the bars which I found refreshing. It cautioned you to be real about how much you could actually eat. And that if you had excessive uneaten food on your plate that you would be charged a 50% fee for wasting food. We Americans are so blessed with resources,including food, and we can become very spoiled with the availability of foods that are precious and rare in other parts of the world. Obesity is a serious problem here. So in summary; the Asian Star China Buffet is as good as it gets. If you go, go with an appetite and a plan to exercise!

Just Okay. Decent selection of food, some items looked as though they were sitting for a while some items not stocked at all. Looks dirty and run down inside and out. It was a pretty busy night, crowded lines, food everywhere, some customers were returning to the food woth used dirty plates? Our server keep the plates cleared, but did not offer refills of our drink. What food I had was standard tasting, nothing was bad, nor was it spectacular. Given the choice, I'll try other establishments in the area.

You already know when you can smell the freshness of citrus sodium filled chicken, you're in for a good time. I didn't have my expectations high, but the craving was there and we don't have much of a selection of buffets from where we're from. The service is wonderful, and the food is delicious. The chicken is furthest from dry, holds its flavor and moisture in every bite. It stayed hot until we were able to sit down, and both of us had 2 plates. There is a good selection for kids if their tastebuds haven't developed to liking other flavors than sugar and cheese, so there's pizza and mac & cheese. The ice cream was a bit skeptical because children were having at it without permission and there was no running water for the scoops, so I passed. Other than that minor situation, everything was exceptional. Stop by if you're in town!

So let me start off by saying we come her at least 2x a week!!! My nieces absolutely love this place! Everyone is sweet and the place is clean. I'm obsessed over the chicken wings and doughnuts! Lol I just recently discovered they had beef ribs and can I say DELICIOUS!! food is always ALWAYS hot! The parking lot is Fuller's can sometimes be hard to find close parking. Every time we come the kids find something new to try and it's always a good place for laughs and just to have a good time. We never feel rushed and they wait the tables so dang ok fast! Love it. Can't wait to come back!

This is your typical Chinese Buffet restaurant. The selection isn't as big as some places, but they do have the traditional Chinese staples. If you're looking for a quick bite and are craving Chinese I recommend this place.

Wow!!! I don't think the accountants want me to go here every day, or this place would go broke! I have now discovered my new favorite buffet place in Columbus. It used to be Quaker Stake & Lube, but this place has, has everyone beat. The Decor was type notch, although the bathroom did not look fancy. or have any special look to it. Beautiful carpeting through the entire place. I struggled between giving this place a 5 or a four star, but the food and the service was so exceptional, that I had to give this place 5 stars, so lets talk about the meat and potatoes of the place the Food: Such a wide variety, the food was fresh, and taste excellent. from ice cream to the egg foo young. Fried chicken, that actually taste like fried chicken, many times the american Items that have these dishes, don't taste up to par, but this place does. Such a wide variety of tasty desserts as well, I promise you you won't be disappointed, unless you don't like good food!

The food here is pretty good. Very standard Chinese buffet. It's always been very busy when I go so the service seems to suffer a bit. I wouldn't necessarily scout this place out if you're not in the vicinity...but it's okay in a pinch if you're having a Chinese buffet craving.

This place was surprisingly clean and well stocked for a Chinese buffet! If you're in the area then this is definitely the place for you to come to enjoy so many different dishes. I'm not sure if the quantity of seafood was normal or if it was a special for Sunday, but there were a ton of options. I'm wondering if it was why the buffet costs us $13 each as well since I saw signs for $10.50 for the buffet and we were there at lunch time. The wait staff was very nice and one of them actually stopped to ask us how everything was. I noticed the buffet tops were very clean, which is hard to find in most Chinese buffets. The floors were also freshly mopped and the tables were clean. Those are my most common complaints at these types of restaurants but they did great! We will be back.

food is bland and nasty. they will charge you for a seat even if you don't eat. Do yourself a favor and pass on this place.

Trash . Bad service.Bad food . Just a horrible experience . Not for me at all . This made me never want to go to another buffet again

Pretty nice and wide buffet options , their hot sauces are the best! I will definitely come back!

Authentic design, apparent upon arrival, continued into entry and dining. Asian (predominantly Chinese) dishes, both authentic and americanized as well as simple familiar foods like pizza, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes (so the kids can find something to eat for sure) But also what you'd expect - Sushi, various chicken dishes and stir fry's. There is a significant salad bar and about a dozen desert options. And they have a very large liquor/drink selection. Non alcoholic drinks are Pepsi products (Mountain Dew anyone??) and teas (yes, water, too...). Great buffet selection, fair price, clean establishment, kind staff. AND ICE CREAM C'MON NOW!! bruh...I come for the Sesame chicken and have for years, but if you can get down with sea food or other traditional Chinese dishes, there is a ton for you here. "All you CAN eat" 'can' being the operating word here. Definitely worth at least a try, but it's one of my favorite spots. I drive 30 minutes for it regularly.

Tasty yummy in my tummy looks good taste good to so goooooooooood love how the waiter is nice

My photos show the damage we did. Little bites, but too many, in hindsight. This place has sometimes a rough reputation, but I think unfairly in general. The food was updated several times while we were there, though a few labeled didnt match the actual food. The food was at least warm and at times hot enough for me to step back and try a different approach. There were numerous things that, in my younger days, I would have tried... but alas, I reached and even exceeded my limit. My wife enjoyed her meal as did i.

"They food was nice and hot and the waitress was okay but other than that The place was a vibe".

This is always one of my favorite Chinese buffets! The people here are always so friendly! Tonight, we were served by Sienna, a very sweet and attentive lady! She even helped me brush up on some of my long-forgotten Chinese like Xièxiè "shei shei" and Zàijiàn "tza jin." For a Friday night around 7pm, it wasn't too busy. They were very prompt to refill empty trays in the buffet. My daughter and I spent majority of our time around the sushi, of course! But we also tried the smoked salmon, mussels, sticky buns, and hot and sour soup. I have been enjoying hot and sour soup since I was a young child, but I was also spoiled by having a very close friend of our family make it for us all the time. So when I go to any Chinese restaurant, the best way to judge the food, in my opinion, is the hot and sour soup. Asian Star, definitely has my recommendation based upon their hot and sour soup. It has a very rich beef flavor and has a good amount of bean curd. My only suggestion would be to have shitake mushrooms instead of the mini white mushrooms. But it was very good just as it was! Anyone that enjoys a very relaxed and casual Chinese buffet should check out Asian Star.

As buffets go, I like this one. When you go during the regular dining times, the food is hot and fresh. I prefer their pepper chicken as it's breaded vs grilled, and at lunch time they have these cheesy potato tots - no, they are not Chinese, but still very good. The serving staff are very friendly and efficient, the staff that seat you and check you out aren't as loving. When I am in the mood for quick Chinese, I usually choose here - I love options.

Decent size buffet. However, like past reviews have mentioned, some of their food is not luke warm. I had the green beans, and yes, they were cooler than room temp. It does make me nervous - especially with the bad rap that independently owned Chinese eateries have been known for. The restaurant is rather big inside. I've never seen it packed, but I'm sure it can be at times. The servers seat you, take your drink order, then leave you to venture the buffet tables. A plus that they don't bug you.

The food is always hot and juicy - excellent selection on most recent visit. All areas (desserts, salads, entrees, soups, etc.) are fully stocked so I sampled quite a few things - all were delicious. The egg drop soup is excellent! The dishes are flavorful and tasted like real meat, not like the processed meats at Panda Express. There are ample vegetables and sauce in certain entrees that include them in the recipe. The place is clean, and I saw it had been remodeled - nice. Every customer looked like they enjoyed their meal. The staff was attentive and friendly. Will go back every time I'm in the mood for a variety of Asian foods. Five stars from me!

I gave them another chance it's been a while got the buffet to go not bad for 8 bucks

Good food, even better atmosphere. Was pleasantly surprised by it as I had not heard of it before. Definitely coming back!

I'm sorry, but I can't give this place a very good review. I've been here on multiple occasions over the years and the quality of the food just seems to be getting worse over time. I'm not sure if it's the taste, temperature or texture that disappoints me most, but it HAS been much better. I never had a problem with the service, but the general appearance of the buffet is nothing to write home about. I'm sure they're well aware of this. The desert area has really been lacking in appeal as of late as well. I still go if friends or colleagues want to eat there but it's generally not my choice anymore. For record I wouldn't tell you to avoid this place because opinions will vary. I know people who love this place and I won't say or do anything to challenge that. In fact I was one of their bigger fans, several years ago. It's just that I don't enjoy it anymore...

So, yes the place needs a major remodel. However, if you can get over that you will enjoy yourself. This is the best Chinese buffet you will find. Food is hot, fresh, and good. The creamy coconut shrimp wins hands down. The crab Rangoon is made with real crab. They are super nice and friendly. They keep it spotless clean. Only thing keeping me from rambling 5 stars is again, the much needed remodel, especially in the restroom.

They have really good service here. Refills on drinks happen almost immediately after the cup is empty- sometimes even before! They really care about the customers. The food is really good for a buffet and they do a good job of keeping it fresh. We really enjoy coming here.

They do have a variety food but overall experience is not good, restroom super dirty and small. If restaurant restroom are nasty how can we trust their kitchen are nice and clean? I wish they can do better job on cleaning cause their food not bad at all!

Every time I'm in Columbus I stop by. Always great food and great service. My top Chinese food place in Columbus. Best part is the quality of the food.

Ther'e pricing on the website is not updated. States a certain price for the ticket is a lot more expensive than advertised. Food is good but that's about it.

So......I went with two of my close friends(black) and they were very rude honestly. The food was great but the service was pretty bad and I've never been I've never been given a check before I haven't been finished eating I feel like they suspected us of doing a dine and dash because while I was eating they were specifically watching us. We also noticed the waiter also specifically chose to stand behind our table and write checks for other tables. I also spoke to another person at this restaurant and it seemed they were just being rude towards black people when it came to customer service but were very patient with other people. The rice was actually pretty savory and not dry,the meat was well sauced and well cooked. I just think the service was a bit offensive

Wish I could give 0 stars, food was cold as shit, and nasty. Told waiter, he went to check bar said it was hot so there was no way our food could be cold. Then told us to go get more when we didn't even want to eat the food. Told us he would give us a discount for food we had not even ate!! We had a one or two tiny bites to try and it was so cold and so gross. Then he laughed in my face 4-5 times when I'm explaining to him that I didn't want to eat the food because it was gross and cold. Do not go. Only 1 1/2 hot bars anyways. Not fucking worth it, they need to learn respect for their customers as well. Pathetic.

It is what it is Not exactly the best Chinese buffet but not the worst either. Everything was simply just ok nothing stood out. They were pretty busy and it seemed there was always at least one or two empty pans on the buffet. I don't want to be unkind so I'll suffice it to say I think I've had enough Asian Star to last me a very long time.

I wasn't going to write a review until I saw all the haters crapping all over the place. Compared to the other Chinese buffets I have been to, this is one of my favorites. What are you really expecting out of a Chinese buffet? If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this is not the place to go and I will write some reviews for some great Chinese places, but most Chinese restaurants are very Americanized. This place has all your basics and then some. I really like it all and compared to some other places this place is a gem. Try the crab Rangoon. As for the staff and cleanliness, people are tripping because the place is always very clean and the food is very hot because they have people working their butts off bringing out that food constantly. I have NEVER had anything cold from here and I go here more than I would like to admit. I like this place a lot and I will be back. Don't let these other reviews scare you off. These people have apparently never been to the west side. If you want some crappy Chinese buffet food, go there (but the west side has the best Mexican just FYI).

Happy they are back open for business, my kids love to eat here. They are serving a small we buffet but with the same great sides. Probably the best Asian buffet around.

They keep the food hot and fresh. Very tasty with good customer service. I would recommend this place.

We just received our second order. The food was way below par. Everything was cold. The Bang Bang Shrimp still had tails on, and were half the size of our previous order. The spice level was really low, and the sauce nonexistent. The rice box for the Bang Bang Shrimp was half full. The Shrimp Lo Mein was cold, and the box was not full. The egg rolls were cold. We really enjoyed our first meal from your restaurant, but we will rethink ordering from you in the future. I have never had such a difference in meals that have been ordered from one restaurant.

For a Chinese buffet, pretty good. Clean restaurant, good food selection, if you're looking for a Chinese buffet, this is the place.

They did a great job working through the COVID restrictions and providing me with an awesome meal of General Tso Chicken & noodles. I spoke with the owner by phone and she was extremely accommodating, which was truly appreciated...even promised to leave this review (and I rarely review). Thank you for your great treatment and customer service! These things will never go out of style and are winners for sure!

Good lord this was terrible. The food was extremely cold, tasted terrible, and didn't have too many options. Even the simplest dish of chicken tasted bad, and the entire meal left me feeling sick. could not even finish the plate