China Star in Lubbock, TX

3.8(1,606)Lubbock, TX
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3.8-star rating from 1606 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

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Lubbock, TX • 3.8★
China Star in Lubbock, Texas: A Chinese Buffet Experience. Experience the best of Chinese cuisine at China Star, a beloved Chinese restaurant serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet that will leave you satisfied and eager for more. With a vast array of options to choose from, including servesDinner, servesLunch, and servesVegetarianFood, there's something for everyone at this Lubbock, Texas staple. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in a delicious Chinese buffet at China Star, where the staff is very kind and the food is plentiful.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79412, USA, Northwest Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas
Phone
(806) 749-2100
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
3.8 (1,606 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**ServesVegetarianFood**×2

Also mentioned

**ServesDinner****ServesLunch**Atmosphere LikeCleanlinessEgg RollsFood SelectionLo MeinStaffTemperature Of The Food

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Trusted Rating

✅ 3.8 weighted · 1,606 reviews
3.8weighted · raw 3.8 from 1,606 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,606 / 390 median
01,950 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.8) with the city average (3.67) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1950+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsLoud

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Full Menu

45 items with prices
  • China Star Chicken$12.00

    Hot and spicy. Shredded chicken with bamboo shoots, black mushrooms and water chestnuts in hot spicy garlic sauce.

  • Kung Pao Chicken$12.00

    Hot and spicy. Diced chicken sautéed with peanuts in hot red pepper sauce.

  • Almond Chicken$13.00

    Diced chicken sautéed with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and crispy almond in light sauce.

  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts$13.00

    Diced chicken sautéed with crispy cashew nuts in brown sauce.

  • Broccoli Chicken$12.00

    Sliced chicken with fresh broccoli and onions.

  • Moo Goo Gai Pan$12.00

    Slice chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and assorted vegetables in delicious sauce.

  • Lemon Chicken$13.00

    Deep fried boneless breast of chicken with our special sweet and sour lemon sauce.

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$13.00

    Deep fried breaded chicken with our own special sweet and sour sauce.

  • Orange Flavor Chicken$15.00

    Hot and spicy. Tender chicken sautéed with scallion in spicy hot orange flavor sauce.

  • General Tso's Chicken$14.00

    Hot and spicy. Deep fried boneless chicken with onions in general tso's sweet and sour hot spicy sauce.

  • Jalapeño Chicken$13.00

    Hot and spicy. Sautéed sliced chicken with jalapeño, onion in black bean sauce.

  • Hunan Chicken$13.00

    Sliced chicken breast with broccoli, straw mushrooms and bamboo shoots sautéed in brown sauce.

  • Sesame Chicken$14.00

    Served with white rice. served with tender strips of marinated chicken stir fried until crispy then cooked in tangy sesame sauce. /

  • Bean Curd Szechuan Style$10.00

    Hot and spicy.

  • Fried Rice$11.00

    Choice of beef, roast pork, or chicken.

  • Lo Mein / Rice Noodles$13.50

    Choice of beef, roast pork, or chicken.

  • Egg Roll (1)$1.50

    Filled with meat and vegetables.

  • Fried Wonton (8)$5.00

    Fried ground pork filled dumplings.

  • Barbecued Spare Ribs (4)$9.00

    Baby spare ribs marinated in wine and Hoisin sauce.

  • Egg Drop Soup$4.00

    Served with crispy noodle. /

  • Wonton Soup$4.25

    Served with crispy noodle. /

  • Hot & Sour Soup$4.50

    Hot and spicy.

  • Szechuan Spicy Beef$13.50

    Hot and spicy. Shredded beef and ginger combined with hot pepper, celery, carrots, etc. Szechuan food.

  • Kung Pao Beef$13.50

    Hot and spicy. Sliced tender flank steak with green peppers, water chestnuts and scallions cooked with dried hot red peppers in our great spicy.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,606 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,606 reviews, with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
  • Positive review text points to seafood, service, and buffet selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food selection good at China Star?

The restaurant offers a variety of options, with one reviewer noting they have 'lots of options' and another stating 'Food selection was good'.

How is the temperature of the food at China Star?

Some reviewers have noted that the food is not very hot, with one stating 'The food was not very hot' and another saying 'All was lukewarm'.

Are the staff at China Star friendly?

One reviewer noted that the staff is 'very kind' and another mentioned a 'young guy clearing tables and refilling drinks' who had a 'positive attitude and helpful'.

Is the food at China Star fresh?

Some reviewers have noted that the food is not fresh, with one stating 'Most of it was old and cold' and another saying 'A lot of it tasted “off”'.

How is the cleanliness at China Star?

One reviewer noted that 'A lot of it tasted “off”' and suspected that 'they didn’t rinse the soap or cleaning chemicals off the dishes'.

How much does the buffet cost at China Star?

One reviewer paid 'approximately $18' for the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Would you recommend China Star?

One reviewer stated 'Would I recommend? YES' despite not enjoying some aspects of their visit.

Is China Star a good value for the price?

One reviewer noted that the 'Price was a bit high for the quality of food'.

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What is the atmosphere like at China Star?

One reviewer noted that 'The restaurant is gorgeous'.

Are the egg rolls good at China Star?

One reviewer noted that the 'Egg rolls were not good at all'.

Is the lo mein good at China Star?

One reviewer noted that the lo mein was 'too thick and chewy and long'.

Will I leave hungry from China Star?

One reviewer noted that 'If you leave hungry, it’s your own fault!' due to the variety of options available.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

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Financial Services
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Food & Dining
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Healthcare & Medical
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Religious & Spiritual
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12 places nearby (finance, food, healthcare, recreation, religious)

Banking

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Atm

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Insurance

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Insurance

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Insurance

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+1-806-722-0303Website

Cafes & Coffee

Curry TD Coffee Services

Coffee

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Picnic area

Picnic Table

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Picnic Table

~0.6 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.6 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.6 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.6 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.6 mi

Places of worship

Place of worship

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~0.6 mi